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Ralph welcomes political consultant and pollster, Celinda Lake, to outline a ten-point Progressive Contract for America that she and Ralph believe – if adopted by Democratic candidates— will ensure they landslide the Republicans in the midterms. Then, Ben Cohen stops by to fill us in on his “Free Ben & Jerry!” campaign to take back the brand from the conglomerate that no longer retains the social justice values of their original company. Plus, Marine Corp veteran, Matthew Hoh, tells us about the provocative speech he made on Veterans Day entitled “Armistice Day and the Empire.”Celinda Lake is a political strategist and president of Lake Research Partners. She and her firm are known for cutting-edge research on issues including the economy, health care, the environment and education, and have worked for a number of institutions including the Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Governor's Association, AFL-CIO, SEIU, CWA, Sierra Club, NARAL, Human Rights Campaign, Planned Parenthood, VoteVets Action Fund, and the Kaiser Family Foundation. Her international work has included work in Liberia, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus Ukraine, South Africa, and Central America.I think [a Compact for America] is a really, really, really important idea, and it's absolutely essential to winning…And it should include concrete economic proposals. And it is noticeable that the two people who won governorships in 2025—Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill—both had contracts with their voters.Celinda LakeDemocrats need to lay out ten concrete proposals and run on them. We have the critique of what's going on. We understand what's happening in real people's lives. The third leg of the stool is offering our alternative—and a concrete alternative that people can pass on to their friends and family, that people can hold us accountable for. And the last of the ten proposals in the contract needs to be something about campaign finance reform. We have to get corporate money out of politics, or our system will continue to be rigged against us and rotting from the middle.Celinda LakeBen Cohen is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and longtime anti-war activist. He is a co-founder of the ice cream company Ben & Jerry's and a prominent supporter of progressive causes. He is co-founder of Up In Arms, a public education and advocacy campaign pushing for a common-sense approach to military budgeting.What's happened is that the company recently got owned by the Magnum Corporation, and the Magnum Corporation has disbanded that independent board of directors. I mean, it's kind of a crazy, stupid move because it's under that independent board (which has legal authority over the social mission and the quality of the product and the use of the trademark) it's under that independent board that the company has grown and done so well. But they've gotten rid of the independent board.Ben CohenWhen Ben & Jerry's was in the midst of trying to fend off this acquisition, there were some new laws that were passed in Vermont that allowed a consideration of the benefit of the community with regard to a potential sale. And after the sale happened, B Corporation started. And I've talked with the founder of B Corp, and he was saying that one of the inspirations for starting B Corporations was what happened to Ben & Jerry's. So B Corporations are a different legal structure for corporations which requires them to take into account the social benefit to the community and legally makes it easier to resist these efforts to have the company taken over.Ben CohenMatthew Hoh is a disabled Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq War and former Afghan War State Department Officer. In 2009, after being appointed to the Foreign Service, Hoh resigned his post in Afghanistan over the Obama administration's escalation of the Afghan War. He is now an analyst and commentator on foreign and military policy issues as a senior fellow with the Eisenhower Media Network. He serves on the advisory boards of many peace organizations, including Veterans for Peace and World Beyond War, and is an associate member of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity.The United States recognized Armistice Day as a holiday until after the Second World War. And then in the height of the Cold War in the early 1950s, this idea of a holiday dedicated to peace, a holiday dedicated to the abrogation of warfare, a holiday that exposed just how false the motives for war are—oh that was incredibly troublesome. That was very problematic for the American empire (again, at the height of the Cold War). So there was this campaign to rename Armistice Day to Veterans Day. And this way, it became not a remembrance of the horrors of war, of what war entailed, of who profited from war. But rather a celebration of American veterans, that they have won freedoms, they have protected us from overseas enemies—and utilizing veterans, then, as a tool to crush dissent, to silence opposition.Matthew HohClick here to sign up to get a copy of Matthew Hoh's "Armistice Day and the Empire”News 6/19/26* Our top stories this week are about major local progressive victories. Here in Washington, DC Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George – endorsed by a broad coalition of groups including the Metro DC DSA, the AFL-CIO, the Sierra Club and many more – has triumphed in the Mayoral primary. Lewis George trounced her centrist opponent, Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, who was backed both by major local corporate interests, such as the realtor lobby and even the Washington Parking Association, but also Democratic Party power brokers, including two former DNC Chairs. Lewis George, hailed as DC's answer to Zohran Mamdani, won over 50% of the vote in the first round, meaning that while this is DC's first mayoral election under ranked-choice voting, this race will not trigger this mechanism. McDuffie, for his part, won around 36% of the vote, coming ahead of Lewis George only in Ward 3, the wealthiest in the District. While votes remain to be counted, McDuffie has conceded.* Another DSA-backed candidate is poised to win a seat on the DC council. In Ward 1, Aparna Raj appears to have come up just short of 50% but while this means the race will go to a second round of ranked-choice reallocation, given that Raj is more than 25 points ahead of her nearest opponent, her victory is all but guaranteed. This is based upon data from the DC Board of Elections. Raj's impending victory, paired with that of Janeese Lewis George and others like Oye Owolewa demonstrates that the DC DSA is an electoral force to be reckoned with.* In more progressive electoral news, Semafor reports Bernie Sanders has endorsed former Congresswoman Cori Bush in her “comeback” bid for her old seat. Bush, a nurse and Black Lives Matter activist, was a member of the “Squad” in the House before she was defeated by a primary challenge from the right, backed in large part by AIPAC money. With the Republican redistricting in her home state of Missouri, this seat is now the sole remaining safe Democratic seat in the Show-Me State. In a statement, Bush said she was “honored to be endorsed” by Sanders, whom she called a “true leader in our movement to guarantee healthcare, housing, and childcare for all.”* Another much-publicized Bernie endorsement was announced this week: that of Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson. Pearson was originally running as a primary challenger against longtime incumbent Congressman Steve Cohen in Tennessee's 9th congressional district, but since the state Republicans redrew the districts Cohen has decided to retire, leaving the Democratic nomination to Pearson for the taking. While this district has been drawn in such a way to make it difficult for a Democrat to win, Pearson argues that “You've got a number of disaffected Republican voters, you've got a number of distraught MAGA voters, and you've got fired-up Democrats, which is a perfect recipe for success for us…Because our tent is big enough for everybody who is feeling that this status quo was rigged and broken against working-class folk, and want to see a future that is more just,” per the Intercept.* Elsewhere in the South, the race in Florida's 20th congressional district is descending into chaos. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the powerful centrist Democratic congresswoman who was drawn out of her traditional seat by the recent Republican-led redistricting is now officially running in this district, a move that “disappointed” Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried, according to the Miami Herald. Fried further stated that Wasserman Schultz “[refused] to engage in meaningful dialogue about her decision.” Elijah Manley, the progressive candidate in this race, had harsher words for DWS. In a quote reported by Florida Politics, Manley stated “I'm not surprised that Debbie Wasserman Schultz is carpetbagging to FL-20, a black opportunity district, abandoning her own district and constituents…She is no different than the Republicans that are eviscerating black representation across the South. She is everything that's wrong with the broken unpopular Democratic establishment…I look forward to retiring her from public office permanently.”* Facing down the barrel of this decision, several of the Black candidates running in the 20th convened to discuss a plan to consolidate in order to ensure the district would continue to be represented by a Black member of Congress, as it has been for the past 34 years. However, CBS reports that plan has “fallen apart” as the filing deadline passed with none of the major Black candidates bowing out. This report includes statements from Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who, the piece notes, resigned from this very seat in disgrace earlier this year amid a congressional ethics investigation, saying she is “excited to campaign in the district I have represented for the last 5 years.” Dale Holness, the former Mayor of Broward County, said, “It has to be about policies that produce prosperity for the people.” Elijah Manley, said “I think it's going to come down to who works the hardest, and I think I'm going to work the hardest.” To this end, Manley has recently racked up major progressive endorsements in Florida, including Armando Grundy-Gomes, President of the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida, the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida, through President Matthew Grocholske, and Black Voters Matter lead Florida organizer Jamil Davis. According to the most recent polling, Manley lags behind Wasserman Schultz 21% to 39% in initial ballot testing, but blitzes into the lead 36% to 27% after voters receive candidate biographical information, per Florida Politics.* Another major political story from Florida is the comeback bid of former Congressman Alan Grayson. Grayson, who won a House seat in 2008, lost it in the Tea Party wave of 2010, won another seat, ran unsuccessfully for Senate, and then sought a comeback in 2018 is running in Florida's 7th congressional district, AOL reports. Grayson, known during his time in Congress for his “combative style and frequent clashes with Republicans,” is seeking to unseat scandal-plagued incumbent Republican Congressman Cory Mills. As this piece notes, Mills has “faced allegations ranging from sextortion claims made by a former girlfriend to accusations that he embellished aspects of his military record,” as well as what appears to be clear instances of corruption, such as driving government contracts to entities he owned. However, before these two have any chance of facing off against one another, both will have to get through his own party's primary.* Looking to Latin America, the outgoing President of Colombia Gustavo Petro, has published a fascinating op-ed in the Washington Post. In this piece, President Petro emphasizes how his government – considered one of the most opposed to American intervention in the region – has cooperated with the United States on shared objectives including stopping the “deadly flow of drug trafficking and transnational criminal violence.” Throughout the op-ed, Petro goes to great lengths to talk up Trump and how they have collaborated on mutual goals, even ending the piece by writing that “with continued U.S.-Colombia partnership, we can truly make the Americas great again.” This apparent about face from Petro, culminating in an obsequious appeal to Trump's favor, has led many to speculate about Petro's motivations here, including fear for his own safety, possible persecution within the American legal system or intervention in Colombia if his designated successor Ivan Cepeda ultimately wins the Colombian runoff presidential election this month. Whether or not this stratagem will work remains to be seen, but with Trump, flattery can get you everywhere.* In neighboring Peru, votes continue to be counted in the razor's edge race between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez. The votes for the election, held on June 7th, are almost completely counted now – the tally stands at 99.38% – and at the moment Fujimori leads by around 39,000 votes. However, around 140,000 votes have been formally challenged, with 60% of those coming from Fujimori strongholds like Lima as well as Peruvians abroad. This from Reuters. Peru's political system has been wracked by instability, with the country going through nine presidents in the last ten years. Another painstakingly close election is unlikely to restore stability no matter who comes out on top.* Finally, we turn to the Middle East, where it seems the numerous parties involved in the latest round of peace talks may have finally reached a deal. According to Al Jazeera, in addition to the US-Iran agreement, rooted in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which includes financial concessions to the Islamic Republic, Israel and Hezbollah are pursuing a ceasefire in Lebanon. However, Israel's notoriously loose interpretation of ceasefire agreements jeopardizes both this deal and MOU. Journalist and expert Rania Khalek states simply that “From Iran's perspective, continued Israeli strikes would be a violation of that understanding.” Vice President JD Vance, who has been intimately involved in these negotiations, expressed a sharp warning to Israel not to jeopardize the deal and risk alienating Trump, their “only ally” left. Trump for his part is already hedging, saying “If it works out, I'm going to take the credit…If it doesn't work out, I'm blaming JD,” per CNN. A report in the Hill indicates that Republican Senators would largely oppose the deal if it were submitted for their approval, but given the increasing concentration of foreign policy powers in the executive branch, it is unlikely the Senate will even be consulted.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
La gobernadora de Virginia, Abigail Spanberger, ha firmado una nueva ley importante que va a ayudar a más de tres millones de trabajadores en el estado. por razones importantes de familia y salud. Virginia . ¿Qué incluye la ley? Desde 2028, la mayoría de los trabajadores de Virginia, incluyendo , van a poder tomar tiempo Virginia crea una ley de licencia familiar y médica con pago Read More » Read the full Article: Virginia crea una ley de licencia familiar y médica con pago
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GOING BALLISTIC PEW REPORT(Savage) Aero Precision, LLC and Ballistic Advantage, LLC Court-Appointed Receivership (Pierce County Superior Court Case No. 26-2-08316-4) Aero Precision and Ballistic Advantage Enter Court-Appointed Receivership Aero Precision and Ballistic Advantage are now under court-appointed receivership following an order entered in Pierce County Superior Court in Washington State on May 5, 2026. According to a public legal notice published in the Tacoma Daily Index, the court appointed J.S. Held LLC as receiver over […] On May 5, 2026, Pierce County Superior Court in Washington State appointed J.S. Held LLC as general receiver over the assets of Aero Precision, LLC (Lakewood, WA) and Ballistic Advantage, LLC (Ocoee, FL). Creditors must submit claims to the receiver; it is currently unclear whether assets will be available for distribution to general unsecured creditors. The public notice does not disclose the underlying causes or petitioner, and no filings indicate the companies have ceased operations. AMMOLAND SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS(Savage) Wilson v. Katz: Lynchburg Circuit Court Judge Patrick Yeatts Reaffirms Injunction Blocking Virginia HB 1525 Universal Background Checks A Lynchburg judge rejected Virginia's attempt to revive universal background checks on private firearm sales, keeping the injunction against State Police enforcement in place. On June 3, 2026, Lynchburg Circuit Court Judge Patrick Yeatts denied the Virginia State Police and Attorney General's motion to dissolve his October 2025 permanent injunction. The injunction struck down Virginia's universal background check requirement for private firearm sales (originally enacted in 2020 and codified at Va. Code § 18.2-308.2:5) after finding it unconstitutional under Article I, Section 13 of the Virginia Constitution, particularly as applied to those under 21, and non-severable. The ruling came after the legislature passed and Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed HB 1525 in April 2026 with an emergency clause directing VSP to resume checks; plaintiffs including Gun Owners of America, Virginia Citizens Defense League, and individuals filed to enforce the existing injunction. YouTube DOES RAREBREED HAVE A GOVERNMENT SANCTIONED MONOPOLY?(Savage) Rare Breed Triggers v. DOJ Settlement and ATF Director Robert Cekada Congressional Testimony on Forced Reset Triggers YouTubeVideo | Does RareBreed Have a Government Sanctioned Monopoly? Today we are going to be discussing the most recent development in the RareBreed Triggers situation. Since the settlement with the Department of Justice there have been many lawsuits filed and a major discussion about the legality of other devices that are similar to the FRT-15. Recently the new director of the ATF, Robert Cekada, testified in front of congress and had some interesting things to say about Forced Reset Triggers. ALL LINKS, Join the Email List, and get discounts from the affiliates page: https://linktr.ee/vso_gun_channel #vsogunchannel #rarebreeds #atf #gunlaw #MONOPOLY The VSO Gun Channel video in the Going Ballistic series examines the DOJ settlement with Rare Breed Triggers allowing continued FRT-15 sales contingent on patent enforcement, alongside recent congressional testimony by the new ATF director (referred to as Robert Cekada or Sacuta in sources) clarifying the settlement's narrow scope to Rare Breed's specific forced reset trigger design rather than all similar devices. The discussion covers legal distinctions between rate of fire, trigger function, drop-in auto sears, and potential implications for competing forced reset trigger products. AMMOLAND SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS(Savage) United States v. DeBorba (9th Cir. 2026): Suppressors Not Protected as 'Arms' Under Second Amendment The Ninth Circuit ruled suppressors are not Second Amendment arms in United States v. 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NRA CEO Doug Hamlin stated the foundation has declined to approve 2026 grant funding, jeopardizing programs like the NRA National Firearms Museum and Eddie Eagle GunSafe program. On January 5, 2026, the National Rifle Association filed suit in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against its affiliated charitable arm, the NRA Foundation. The complaint asserts NRA ownership of trademarks and intellectual property used by the Foundation, alleges the Foundation's leadership (described as a disgruntled faction of former NRA directors) is operating in bad faith, misleading donors, withholding or misappropriating funds intended for NRA charitable programs, and attempting to break away. The suit seeks to prevent trademark infringement, unfair competition, and separation from the NRA. REVIEWS by Listener What's frustrating you most in gun culture right now? Review: Roadrunner gunner If you haver ever heard the phrase “hes got a face for radio.” Refering to someone who is ugly. 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Looked it over, tried a different lower with their other buffer they supplied. Slam fired 3 rounds, had an out of battery, sheared the bolt off. Sent it back. They sent me a whole new upper right around the same time I listened to the last episode you had Foxtrot Mike on. They were talking about slam firing 9mm and buffer weights. I immediately picked up a couple recoil mitigation buffers for PCCs. When the new 410 upper showed up I weighed the supplied buffers to
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting with Gov. Abigail Spanberger's veto to a bill that would have legalized retail marijuana sales beginning in 2027, Dominion Energy's merger with NextEra, and Shamin Hotels' expansion in the Richmond.
Hakeem Jeffries told a room full of Democrats at the Center for American Progress conference that his plan is to "break" MAGA voters and "break their spirit" — while Gavin Newsom melted down calling for Democrats to "fight fire with fire." Abigail Spanberger announced an executive order banning ICE from Virginia polling places, Chuck Schumer called voter ID "Jim Crow 2.0," and Mike Johnson summed it all up perfectly. Pledge to protect Social Security at https://aarp.org/WeEarnedIt SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ BUY A LARRY MUG: https://store.townhallmedia.com/products/larry-mug Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Thursday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Find LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=poddescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcomBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Governor says you can keep your AR-15. She also says you can't carry it, transfer it, or, in some readings, even transport it. Grandfathering isn't freedom if the firearm becomes a museum piece in your own safe. Let's walk through and clarify what this law actually says, because the text and the press conference are two very different things.SPONSOR: American FinancingSummer expenses like vacations, gas, tuition, and camps are pushing families further into high-interest credit card debt. American Financing helps homeowners use their home equity to consolidate that debt into one manageable monthly payment, with no upfront fees and salary-based consultants instead of commissioned salespeople. On average, customers save $800 a month.NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-886-2026 for details about credit costs and terms. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99.Call 866-886-2026 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/MTA-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.000:00:00 – Democrats use Virginia as template for gun ban00:00:37 – Explaining the reality of modern assault weapons00:01:46 – Green Beret analyzes cosmetic rifle feature bans00:02:35 – History of Democrat attempts to ban firearms00:04:12 – Specific banned attachments and features under law00:06:52 – Banning high capacity magazines and semi-auto pistols00:08:06 – NRA and GOA challenge unconstitutional gun laws00:09:55 – Debunking military style weapons for self defense00:11:02 – Founders anticipated technology changes in Second Amendment00:12:09 – Defining the true purpose of the militia00:15:46 – Analyzing CDC data on defensive gun use00:17:13 – John Lott data exposes murder concentration areas00:19:14 – FBI crime statistics on handguns versus rifles00:20:06 – Top fifty cities with highest homicide rates00:21:54 – Exposing Democrat prosecutorial failures in high crime00:24:49 – Abigail Spanberger and Don Scott's criminal records00:27:01 – Ambiguous gun laws and severe criminal penalties00:30:46 – Selective enforcement of unconstitutional gun laws00:33:46 – Why citizens must never surrender their firearms00:34:57 – Practical ways to support Second Amendment rights
Virginia's new gun law isn't just controversial — it's a full-blown Second Amendment firestorm. Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed sweeping gun control legislation targeting so-called “assault weapons” and large-capacity magazines, and now Virginia is staring down a legal and political battle that could have national consequences. We're talking AR-15s, constitutional rights, Supreme Court precedent, and […]
Massive bipartisan majorities voted to pass the Affordable Medicine Act that Gov. Abigail Spanberger is signaling today that she plans to veto. State Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, one of the authors of the legislation, which would create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to review prescription drug prices and set payment ceilings on what certain state-regulated health plans can pay, said on Tuesday that Spanberger called him to tell him that she was planning to veto the bills. What's going on here, right?
Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signing bans on so-called assault weapons and magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds into law. We also talk about the latest financial reports for the NRA, which reveal plenty of signs of improvement for the group but also some risks. Stories: -https://thereload.com/virginia-jumps-to-second-in-rifle-sales-as-ar-15-ban-looms/ -https://thereload.com/nra-slashed-legal-costs-stalled-decline-despite-continued-member-dues-drop/ -https://thereload.com/ukrainians-debate-whether-they-should-liberalize-civilian-gun-ownership/ -https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/us/ak-47.html
Will the real Abigail Spanberger please stand up, please stand up, please stand up? The one who ran for governor last year didn't end up being the one who took the oath of office; that's all we know now. We found this out this week, with her gutting of paid family and medical leave, and her veto of collective bargaining for public-sector employees. This is what Democrats do when they get elected; they forget who put them there, and try to reach out to the other side. Predictable reaction from the other side to Spanberger reaching out: they're still calling her a commie. Why do we do this?
-The Virginia Democratic Party accidentally files its Supreme Court appeal with the wrong court while also misspelling “Virginia” and “Senator,” proving spellcheck remains an underfunded public service. -On the Newsmax hotline, Virginia State Senator Bryce Reeves joins Rob to torch Democrats over their failed redistricting scheme, mock the embarrassing legal mistakes in their Supreme Court appeal, warn that Abigail Spanberger's administration has completely lost public trust, predict the U.S. Supreme Court will never touch the case, and argue that Democrats are panicking because secure elections, cleaned-up voter rolls, and collapsing gerrymandering tactics are threatening their entire political strategy ahead of the midterms. Today's podcast is sponsored by : CHAPTER - If you're turning 65 or already on Medicare, call Chapter at 27-MEDICARE for the plan that suits you best. RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting http://ReliefFactor.com GHOSTBED - I used to think a mattress was just furniture, until I got my GhostBed! GhostBed is offering my audience their lowest prices of the season, plus an extra 10% off. Go to http://GhostBed.com/CARSON and use promo code CARSON ETHOS - Ethos makes getting life insurance fast and easy. Get your FREE quote today at http://Ethos.com/Carson BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday… Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) You can now WATCH and chat with The Rob Carson Show LIVE on Newsmax's social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Rumble) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media: -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-The Virginia Democratic Party accidentally files its Supreme Court appeal with the wrong court while also misspelling “Virginia” and “Senator,” proving spellcheck remains an underfunded public service. -On the Newsmax hotline, Virginia State Senator Bryce Reeves joins Rob to torch Democrats over their failed redistricting scheme, mock the embarrassing legal mistakes in their Supreme Court appeal, warn that Abigail Spanberger's administration has completely lost public trust, predict the U.S. Supreme Court will never touch the case, and argue that Democrats are panicking because secure elections, cleaned-up voter rolls, and collapsing gerrymandering tactics are threatening their entire political strategy ahead of the midterms. Today's podcast is sponsored by : CHAPTER - If you're turning 65 or already on Medicare, call Chapter at 27-MEDICARE for the plan that suits you best. RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting http://ReliefFactor.com GHOSTBED - I used to think a mattress was just furniture, until I got my GhostBed! GhostBed is offering my audience their lowest prices of the season, plus an extra 10% off. Go to http://GhostBed.com/CARSON and use promo code CARSON ETHOS - Ethos makes getting life insurance fast and easy. Get your FREE quote today at http://Ethos.com/Carson BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday… Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) You can now WATCH and chat with The Rob Carson Show LIVE on Newsmax's social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Rumble) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media: -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this riveting episode of John Solomon Reports, we dive deep into the current political climate, revealing the mounting accountability for political corruption that is finally coming to light. John Solomon discusses the recent indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and the significant FBI raid on the office of Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas, a key ally of Abigail Spanberger, as part of a political corruption investigation. Solomon emphasizes the implications of these events and their potential twists.Listeners will also hear about the Supreme Court's refusal to reconsider a landmark redistricting case in Louisiana, which could reshape the landscape of gerrymandering across the nation. In a poignant tribute, Solomon reflects on the legacy of Ted Turner, the pioneering founder of CNN, who passed away at 87, marking a significant loss in the world of media.The episode features an insightful interview with Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, who discusses her fight against city ordinances that outlaw semi-automatic rifles and predicts a Supreme Court ruling that could legalize AR-15s nationwide. Dhillon also sheds light on the implications of the recent redistricting ruling and its potential impact on compliance across various states.Joining the conversation is Sean Spicer, former White House Press Secretary, who shares insights from his new book on the Trump 2.0 administration, discussing its distinct agenda and successes compared to the previous term. The episode concludes with a powerful story from Kimberly Fletcher of Moms for America, detailing her group's experiences with the Southern Poverty Law Center and the challenges faced by those advocating for parental rights in education.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rising fuel costs affecting Richmond International Airport in several ways; a new music hub is coming to Henrico's West End this summer; Henrico expanding no-interest loan program; Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger visits Henrico school; Virginia Supreme Court hears arguments in redistricting case.Support the show
When Democrats say nasty, violent things, their supporters do nasty, violent things. President Trump was at the White House Correspondents dinner over the weekend when another deranged left-wing lunatic ran past the magnetometer and started shooting. President Trump and Vice President JD Vance were rushed off stage as the shooter was apprehended. It's been years and years of Democrats calling President Trump all kinds of names, including a fascist and Hitler and he currently has the most dangerous job in the world. From left-wing influencers to Democrat elected officials, their language is violent and their supporters are acting out the violence. In Virginia, the redistricting referendum, led by Abigail Spanberger, has made its way to the Virginia Supreme Court. State Senator Bryce Reeves is here to discuss how Spanberger is decimating the state of Virginia and what the future may hold for Virginia Republicans. Former Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli heard the oral arguments in the Virginia Supreme Court today. He is optimistic this referendum will be found unconstitutional and thrown out by the VA Supreme Court. Featuring: Sen. Bryce Reeves Republican Virginia State Senator https://x.com/ReevesVA Ken Cuccinelli 46th Virginia Attorney General Former Acting Deputy of Homeland Security https://x.com/KenCuccinelli Join me at the Kennedy Center for the launch of Trump 2.0: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/millennium-stage/2026/05-may/sean-spicer/ Buy your copy of Trump 2.0 here: https://a.co/d/67kKgje Today's show is sponsored by: VanMan - Go to http://vanman.shop/sean and use code SEAN for 15% off your first order. Ready to ditch the corporate chemicals? When your favorite "natural" rband grows and gets bought by a massive corporation or private equity firm, somehow they loss the "naturalness" of their product. Well, the VanMan Company is taking a different path— bringing things back to basics with products made from real, simple ingredients. Whether it's face balm, eye cream, toothpaste or deodorant... VanMan's got you covered. Just head to https://vanman.shop/SEAN to save 15%OFF your next order. Patriot Mobile - PatriotMobile.com/SPICER for 1 free month Take a stand for faith, family, and freedom—switch to Patriot Mobile. Patriot Mobile provides PREMIUM service on all three major U.S. networks. Patriot Mobile has the same or even better coverage, backed by 100% U.S.-based customer support. Get unlimited data plans, mobile hotspots, international roaming, and more with Patriot Mobile. Take a stand as a PATRIOT by going to https://PatriotMobile.com/SPICER or call 972-PATRIOT for a FREE month! ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ 3️⃣ Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ 4️⃣ Stay in touch with Sean on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanmspicer Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicer Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanmspicer/ 5️⃣ Follow The Sean Spicer Show on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanspicershow Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanspicershow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we're examining where the big push for new gun restrictions in Virginia has ended up. The legislature has finished its job. So, we have fellow-Virginian and gun commentator Cam Edwards from Bearing Arms on the show to go over where things stand. Lawmakers accepted seven of Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger's recommendations for changes to the gun bills they passed. However, she rejected two of her most significant changes, including one to the "assault firearms" ban. That means she will have to decide whether to sign or veto the original language she was sent. Cam said animosity between the governor and legislative leaders may be part of the reason the House and Senate rejected her changes. However, he said it's unlikely she vetoes either bill as a result. He also agreed the overall package is among the most aggressive any state has passed in a decade or more. Cam argued that could drag down the governor and her party's numbers, leaving an opening for Republicans to outperform in next year's elections. But he also said there's a good chance the legislature could come back and double down on even more gun restrictions before then. Cam said the legal battle is where a lot of the short-term action in the fight over these bills is likely to happen. He noted there are real hurdles to victory for gun-rights activists, though, especially in federal court.Special Guest: Cam Edwards.
Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Elizabeth Pipko and Kurt Schlichter about Charlie Kirk pointing out the Southern Poverty Law Center's fraudulent tactics to shut down Turning Point USA less than a year before FBI Director Kash Patel accused the SPLC of wire fraud and funding racist groups like "Unite the Right" which organized the Charlottesville riot; MSNOW hosts Symone Sanders and former head of the GOP Michael Steele ignoring the details of the FBI's case against the Southern Poverty Law Center and trying to twist the action as more proof of Donald Trump's racism; Fox News' Bret Baier explaining how Abigail Spanberger's win in the Democrat's redistricting election for Virginia is already hitting a major setback, as a court rules the vote unconstitutional just as Ron DeSantis plans to fight back with a redistricting of Florida; Nadja Spiegelman and Jia Tolentino, hosts of the New York Times' "Opinions' Podcast", coming under fire for cheering on leftist Hasan Piker's promoting of shoplifting, theft, and bank robberies to fight back against corporate greed; CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" host Sara Eisen grilling Elizabeth Warren over her hypocritical decision to support Maine senate candidate Graham Platner after his Nazi tattoo controversy and support of the tactics of Hamas against Israeli soldiers; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Balance of Nature - Make sure you are getting all the positive effects from a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Save Over 30% when you subscribe to join hundreds of thousands of customers in one simple routine that's changing the world. Go to https://BalanceofNature.com
The Reload's Stephen Gutowski joins Cam as the two break down what happened in Richmond on Wednesday, with Democrats rejecting a couple of Gov. Abigail Spanberger's changes to gun control bills and approving several others.
Tonight on The Last Word: In a big midterms boost to Democrats, the AP projects Virginia voters approved a redistricting map ahead of the 2026 midterms. And U.S. companies are owed over $160B in tariff refunds. Gov. Abigail Spanberger, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. James Walkinshaw, and Rick Woldenberg join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Virginia voters delivered a major win to Democrats on Tuesday.A narrow majority voted to allow lawmakers to bypass the state's bipartisan redistricting commission. That means the Democratic-led legislature will create a map that's more favorable to them in the midterms.It's the latest chapter in a redistricting saga that President Trump started last year, but is the tit-for-tat redistricting battle the future of US electoral politics?We speak with Democratic Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger to hear her perspective.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Tyler Bartlam and Matt Ozug. It was edited by Tinbete Ermyas. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
In this episode, Carl Jackson discusses the recent Virginia referendum that passed, allowing Democrats to redraw congressional districts. He talks about the implications of this move, comparing it to other states like California and New York where Democrats have used similar tactics to gain an advantage. Carl also touches on the role of figures like Eric Holder and Abigail Spanberger, who have been involved in the process. He shares his thoughts on the potential consequences of this move and how it could impact the balance of power in the state. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com Visit our Store https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Virginia voters have passed the redistricting referendum that will benefit Democrats and disenfranchise millions of Virginia independents and Republicans. Abigail Spanberger lied to the people of Virginia on the campaign trail, saying that she would not back this and it was almost the fist thing she did once in office. But it's not over yet! If the republicans can get their act together, they could ultimately steamroll the democrats in the 'gerrymandering' game.Sponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Carl Jackson discusses the recent Virginia referendum that passed, allowing Democrats to redraw congressional districts. He talks about the implications of this move, comparing it to other states like California and New York where Democrats have used similar tactics to gain an advantage. Carl also touches on the role of figures like Eric Holder and Abigail Spanberger, who have been involved in the process. He shares his thoughts on the potential consequences of this move and how it could impact the balance of power in the state. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com Visit our Store https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Democrat gerrymandering passes in Virginia, 49% of Virginians will have a 9% representation in Congress. Republicans have almost $500 million on hand and used the same tactics that got Spanberger elected back in November. Barack Obama and Abigail Spanberger showed how big of hypocrites they are, both condemning partisan political lines in the past, now making Virginia the most rigged state in the country. The U.S—Iran talks failed to move forward and now Iran is firing on cargo ships. Senator Bill Haggerty knows that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner speak with President Trump's authority when dealing with Iran, is President Trump about to make good on his "no more mr. nice guy" promise? Senator Eric Schmitt give us an update on the Save America Act as the reconciliation package seeks to fund DHS. Economics expert Stephen Moore thinks the economy will stabilize by summer and President Trump will deliver another economic boom to the American people. Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh was on Capitol Hill yesterday, he is Stephen Moore's top pick to get the U.S dollar as strong as gold once again. Featuring: Sen. Eric Schmitt U.S. Senator | Missouri https://x.com/SenEricSchmitt Sen. Bill Haggerty U.S. Senator | Tennessee https://www.hagerty.senate.gov/ Stephen Moore Economics Expert Co Founder | Unleash Prosperity https://x.com/StephenMoore https://x.com/comm4prosperity Today's show is sponsored by: Firecracker Farms - https://firecracker.farm/ use code word: SEAN for a discount. Everything's better with HOT SALT. Firecracker Farms hot salt is hand crafted on their family farm with Carolina Reaper, Ghost and Trinidad Scorpion peppers. This is a balanced, deep flavor pair perfect with your favorite foods. Whether it's eggs, steaks, veggies or even your favorite beverage, Firecracker Farms hot salt is what you've been missing. Just head to https://firecracker.farm/ use code word: SEAN for a discount. Unlock the flavor in your food now! Beam - shopbeam.com/SPICER to receive 40% off your order Are you tossing and turning at night and running on fumes during the day? If so, then you are missing out on the most important part of your wellness, sleep. If you want to wake up refreshed, inspired and ready to take on the day then you have to try Beam's Dream powder. This best-selling blend of Reishi, Magnesium, L-Theanine, Apigenin and Melatonin will help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed. So if you're ready for the best night of sleep you ever had just head to https://shopbeam.com/SPICER to receive 40% off your order. My latest book Trump 2.0: The Revolution That Will Permanently Transform America is available for preorder, just click the link: https://a.co/d/67kKgje ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ 3️⃣ Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ 4️⃣ Stay in touch with Sean on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanmspicer Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicer Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanmspicer/ 5️⃣ Follow The Sean Spicer Show on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanspicershow Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanspicershow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More VPM News: Yes: Virginia votes to redraw congressional maps, favoring Democrats Virginia Democrats celebrate win in redistricting special election Virginians turn out for redistricting on April Election Day Watch: Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Vetoes (YouTube) Other links: RPS pitches outsourcing some substitute teachers, Board pushes back (The Richmonder) Soon, Virginia producers impacted by Hurricane Helene may apply for farm recovery grants (Virginia Mercury) Parents can now handle service dogs in schools after Virginia family pushes for change (WTVR) Spanberger's amendment would change who investigates VMI. Critics say that waters down the bill. (Cardinal News) Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.
Today's podcast begins with our talkative host, Mike Slater, going over a few important stories related to the war in Iran, immigration madness, and so much more that you'll care about! Following that opener, Slater gabs with Jeff Ryer, Chair of the Virginia GOP, about today's special election related to gerrymandering in Old Dominion. If you're in that state, make sure you get out and vote ASAP! MAGA! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2 - Joining us for another weekly installation is Scott Presler. What is his message to Beaver County voters? What does Scott want listeners to know about the upcoming vote? What is Scott's take on Abigail Spanberger making Virginia one of the states changing voter's rights to benefit the winner of the popular vote and bypassing the electoral college? 210 - Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - What's the latest in Iran? Your calls. 230 - Returning to this crazy attack story at Temple. How much does it cost to raise a child in the US on average? 235 - More on the attack at Temple. Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!
12 - Dom kicks off the week with the top headlines locally and across the globe. 1210 - What on earth happened with this Temple student being chased into and then attacked at Morgan Hall? 1215 - Side - associated with marijuana 1220 - Trump is legalizing psychedelics to help combat veterans with their PTSD. Is this a good move? How did Joe Rogan help this? 1235 - Corey DeAngelis, School Choice Evangelist and Research Fellow at Heritage, joins the show again to start this week. Can Colorado stop being crazy? Look at Mark Kelly teaming up with Maisie Hirono on being anti-school choice? And why is he so wrong? How is Josh Shapiro continuing to play both sides on school choice, but acting on nothing like usual? Why are Chicago teachers recruiting their students for a May Day protest? What's next for Corey? 1250 - Are these athletes crazy for not finishing the play? Your calls. 1 - Republican Candidate for PA's 177th Congressional District, Robyn Bird, joins us today. How does someone who lost a parent to addiction at a young age help shape who she's become and what kind of candidate she is? How is her race shaping up after a historically Republican district was flipped blue in the last election? What did her opponent do in order to get her out of the race in the river wards? 110 - Your calls. What is Dom's favorite fact about Billy The Kid as a picture of him goes up for auction? How far left has The Inquirer gotten? 120 - Is it a good idea for Red Lobster to bring back All You Can Eat Shrimp? 135 - Why did Maria Bartiromo go after Kash Patel? What does Trump think of that? 140 - Your calls. 150 - Dom Giordano Presents: Progressive Women Gone Wild! 2 - Joining us for another weekly installation is Scott Presler. What is his message to Beaver County voters? What does Scott want listeners to know about the upcoming vote? What is Scott's take on Abigail Spanberger making Virginia one of the states changing voter's rights to benefit the winner of the popular vote and bypassing the electoral college? 210 - Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - What's the latest in Iran? Your calls. 230 - Returning to this crazy attack story at Temple. How much does it cost to raise a child in the US on average? 235 - More on the attack at Temple. Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!
Did a Stop-the-Steal Republican Just Steal Your Vote in Michigan? Progressive US Representative from Wisconsin, Mark Pocan joins Thom for a national town-hall meeting. Is it time to end the Electoral College and what does the election of new Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger mean for the future of the republic?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
-Virginia politics turns into a cartoon segment as Carson dubs Governor Abigail Spanberger the “Scamburglar,” complete with nostalgic McDonald's references and a ballot-stuffing analogy that somehow spirals into a history lesson. -Newsmax Hotline Guest – Christian Toto: The Hollywood commentator joins to dissect media hypocrisy, late-night comedy's identity crisis, and celebrity silence on scandals—arguing that entertainers like Jimmy Kimmel have abandoned humor for activism, while Hollywood continues losing influence, credibility, and even restaurants, all while pretending everything's fine. Today's podcast is sponsored by : CHAPTER - If you're turning 65 or already on Medicare, call Chapter at 27-MEDICARE for the plan that suits you best. RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting http://ReliefFactor.com ETHOS: Ethos makes getting life insurance fast and easy, 100% online. Just go to http://Ethos.com/NEWSMAX CRUISE & TOUR - Enjoy four days and nights visiting the most popular historic sites of Washington DC with your host Rob Carson! Hotels, meals, and gratuities included! Space is limited so Don't wait. Visit http://TravelWithRob.net to book your DC Getaway today… GHOSTBED - I used to think a mattress was just furniture, until I got my GhostBed! GhostBed is offering my audience their lowest prices of the season, plus an extra 10% off. Go to http://GhostBed.com/CARSON and use promo code CARSON BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday… Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) You can now WATCH and chat with The Rob Carson Show LIVE on Newsmax's social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Rumble) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media: -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Virginia voters, this should make your blood boil. In this episode, I break down the shocking move by Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Virginia Democrats to sign Virginia into the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact — a move that could mean Virginia's electoral votes go to the national popular vote winner, even if Virginians voted for […]
In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Virginia Gun Control Bill: Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law House Bill 217 and Senate Bill 749, which prohibit the future sale of certain semi-automatic firearms classified as assault weapons, along with magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds. Spanberger’s Husband: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced L3Harris is expanding its operations with a more than $1.2 billion investment in Orange County. Spanberger's husband works for L3Harris. (Nick Minock, WJLA ABC7) B**bs for Illegals: Illegal aliens cross border seeking ‘free’ sex changes in California. (New York Post) UK Royals Coming to DC: King Charles III and Queen Camilla of Britain will make a four-day visit to the United States at the end of April to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of independence, Buckingham Palace announced Tuesday. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Virginia Redistricting Vote No Rally: Larry O’Connor to take part in a rally in Loudoun County today with former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and CPAC’s Mercedes Schlapp. The rally looks to encourage voters to vote no against the Virginia Redistricting referendum. NOVA Illegal Immigrant Crime: An illegal alien from Guatemala with 25 prior charges has been arrested for an attempted rape outside the Whole Foods in Clarendon, Virginia. ICE announced it is asking Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Arlington officials not to release him. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All eyes are on the shifting political landscape of the state of Virginia. Although she ran as a moderate, newly elected governor, Abigail Spanberger, has proven to be more left leaning than she originally let on. Host Casey Harper is joined by FRC Action's Matt Carpenter and The Washington Stand's Mark Tapscott to discuss the political bait and switch happening with Virginia's newly elected governor. The three analyze the suggested state redistricting, potential policy outcomes, and the governor's very low polling numbers.
The Trump vs. Pope fight reaches another day as Trump posts an AI image of Jesus giving him a hug as Pope Leo posts another political subtweet directed at Trump. Was the Pope pushing Islam? Dana breaks down how this is all by design. Nick Freitas joins us to expose the craziest radical proposals from Abigail Spanberger in Virginia, who's really behind these proposals, reacts to the Pope cozying up to Islam and whether he would run for office. Rep. Ro Khanna calls for socialized healthcare and free college. Biden shows his face to make a speech where he pulls a black guy at Syracuse University up to the podium to say he reminds him of Barack Obama. Tom Homan lays down the law to the Pope about the atrocities of illegal immigration. Republican Mark Sanford launches his comeback bid to Congress after he disappeared in 2009 to the Appalachian Trail, later admitting he had taken part in an extramarital affair with a woman in Argentina. Plus, more commentary.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…HumanNhttps://Humann.com/DanaSupport your heart health with SuperBeets Heart Chews Zero Sugar now. Buy 2, get 1 Free. Visit today to learn how to get a Free 30-day supply. Ask Chapter #250 Chapter can help you take control of your Medicare. Dial #250 and say “My Medicare” to get your options reviewed. Flamingohttps://ShopFlamingo.com/DanaWomen's shaving just got better with Flamingo's starter set for only $7—a limited-time deal. Claim it today.Fast Growing Treeshttps://FastGrowingTrees.com/DanaGet huge spring deals with Fast Growing Trees, save up to 50% off select items, plus an extra 20% off your first order. Use code DANA at checkout!Relief Factorhttps://www.ReliefFactor.comRelief Factor is your simple first step toward feeling better—start the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95. PreBornhttps://www.PreBorn.com/Dana or #250 AND SAY “BABY”Help Preborn Fund 1,000 ultrasounds by Mother's Day, and protect mothers and babies in crisis. Give securely today.Noble Goldhttps://NobleGoldInvestments.com/DanaDownload Noble Gold Investments' free Wealth Protection Kit or schedule a free gold strategy session now and stay ahead of the curve.Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/DANA or call 972-PATRIOTSwitch to Patriot Mobile in minutes—keep your number and phone or upgrade, then take a stand today with promo code DANA for a free month of service!Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/DanaMake 2026 the year you protect your family with solid options—Get the Byrna today.Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore InfoWebsite
The Reload's Stephen Gutowski joins Cam to discuss Gov. Abigail Spanberger's proposed amendments and the legislature's potential reaction to bills on "assault firearms" and "large capacity" magazines that could criminalize the carrying of handguns if they're equipped with a magazine that can hold more than 15 rounds.
All eyes are on the shifting political landscape of the state of Virginia. Although she ran as a moderate, newly elected governor, Abigail Spanberger, has proven to be more left leaning than she originally let on. Host Casey Harper is joined by FRC Action's Matt Carpenter and The Washington Stand's Mark Tapscott to discuss the political bait and switch happening with Virginia's newly elected governor. The three analyze the suggested state redistricting, potential policy outcomes, and the governor's very low polling numbers.
Abigail Spanberger is moving fast on gun control in Virginia, and gun owners have every reason to pay attention. In this episode, we break down Spanberger's gun control agenda, the Virginia assault weapons ban, and the sweeping anti-Second Amendment legislation that could change life for law-abiding citizens across the Commonwealth. If you care about gun […]
What will Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger do with a bill banning commonly owned firearms and ammunition magazines? Cam and Armed American Radio host Mark Walters walk through the options.
Is the next “rising star” in politics already crashing back to earth? How does someone win big, get crowned the future of a party… and then immediately start losing the public? The fellas—Michael Duncan, Comfortably Smug, and John Ashbrook—jump straight into the rise and sudden fall of Abigail Spanberger, and what it tells you about how political narratives are built—and how fast they collapse. Because this wasn't supposed to happen. She was marketed as the answer. The moderate. The safe pick. The future. So why are the numbers already turning? And what happens when voters realize they weren't sold the full story? The fellas break it all down—how the “centrist” label gets used, how campaigns say one thing and govern another, and why this might be the blueprint Democrats are trying to run everywhere… whether it works or not. In this episode…The rapid rise—and even faster fall—of Abigail SpanbergerHow the “moderate Democrat” label wins electionsThe redistricting fight blowing up in VirginiaWhy 2028 hopefuls should be paying very close attention And because it's Fun Time Friday… it goes completely off the rails. From cultural insanity to political chaos, this one covers everything. Special Guest: Dr. John Fleming (Louisiana State Treasurer & U.S. Senate Candidate)– His path from doctor and Navy veteran to Senate candidate
President Trump ran on mass deportations and won big. So why are so many members of the Republican elite trying to roll that back and pass amnesty instead? Rep. Brandon Gil discusses the sinister DIGNIDAD Act amnesty bill that Republicans on the Hill are pushing, and then Rich Baris talks about how business owners have used dishonest polls to mislead the president on deportations' popularity. Libby Emmons talks about the falling popularity of Abigail Spanberger, and Blake explains what MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ means. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Jim and Greg for the Thursday 3 Martini Lunch as they break down how the Charlotte train murderer may escape true justice, the Justice Department's crackdown on a military leaker, and why Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is already facing sinking approval numbers. Plus, MSNOW's Lawrence O'Donnell delivers a head-scratching reaction to the Iran rescue mission.First, they vent after DeCarlos Brown, who stabbed Iryna Zarutska to death on a Charlotte, North Carolina, is deemed incompetent to stand trial in a mental health evaluation. Jim and Greg explain how it's thoroughly implausible for this diagnosis to suddenly emerge now and how this would be a major miscarriage of justice if the court agrees.Next, they applaud the FBI and Justice Department for charging a former United States Special Operations Command employee at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, over the alleged leak of “top secret” classified intelligence tied to a highly sensitive military unit.Then, they help Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger understand the reasons why her political honeymoon is over and why her approval numbers are already south of 50 percent.Finally, they can only laugh as MSNOW's Lawrence O'Donnell launches the most ridiculous attack possible in connection with the amazing rescue mission conducted in Iran last weekend.Please visit our great sponsors:Stop putting off those doctors' appointments and visit https://Zocdoc.com/3ML to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.Schedule a free gold strategy session with Noble Gold. Visit https://NobleGoldInvestments.com/3ML to learn how to build lasting financial security.New episodes every weekday.
Trump announces a two-week ceasefire with Iran after last-minute escalation threats. Meanwhile, the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne sue New York State over a gender-ideology mandate for care centers. And finally, new data shows a surge in Easter conversions nationwide. All this and more on the LOOPcast!Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast05:38 Trump Announces Ceasefire28:50 JD Vance in Hungary41:07 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT45:01 New March Jobs Report48:15 What is going on with Abigail Spanberger?53:47 Big Voting Win in Maine58:38 Is there hope for Republicans?1:02:15 Birthright Citizenship and SCOTUS1:07:07 Good News1:16:25 NY Comes After Nuns1:25:00 Motherhood and Career1:36:23 Listener Question1:46:20 New Data on Adult Catholic Conversions1:49:29 Twilight Zone2:02:47 Closing PrayerEMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.orgCheck us out on Zeale: https://zeale.coSubscribe to the LOOP today!https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2 Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
Unlock the shocking truth behind Virginia's political chaos in this eye-opening episode. Abigail Spanberger, once hailed as a “moderate Democrat,” is exposed as a far-left radical with ambitions that threaten your safety and freedoms. You'll discover how her flip-flops on critical issues like gerrymandering, crime, and gun laws reveal the dangerous game of federal power […]
Join Jim and Greg for the Thursday 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss how the Charlotte train murderer may evade true justice, the Justice Department cracking down on a military leaker, and how Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is somehow mystified by her plummeting approval numbers. And MSNOW's Lawrence O'Donnell finds the most irrelevant possible take […]
Donald Trump breaks his own record for longest State of the Union in history, delivering a meandering, angry, tone-deaf speech that utterly fails at its single most important goal: laying out a clear plan for lowering prices. Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy react to Trump's stunts—including bringing on the members of the USA Hockey men's team—what he said about his plans for Iran, the fights he tried to pick with Democrats, and the official Democratic response from Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Megyn Kelly discusses President Trump's historic State of the Union address, his smart trap for Democrats about whether their duty is to Americans over illegal immigrants, Ilhan Omar's ridiculous outbursts, and more. Then Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Andrew Walworth of RealClearPolitics join to discuss their “grades” for Trump's SOTU address, American heroes honored during the speech, the notable moments about immigration and the border, Trump calling out “Somali pirates” and Minnesota fraud, Ilhan Omar's non-stop yelling during the speech, Trump honoring military heroes at the SOTU, leftists and media slamming Trump for giving medals during the address, Erika Kirk and Iryna Zarutskas's mother being honored by Trump at the State of the Union, Democrats refusing to stand for the two women, alternate State of the Unions held by leftists and weird people in frog costumes, Joy Reid singing and trashing America, Abigail Spanberger's charisma-less State of the Union response, comparisons of her to a cartoon character, Robert De Niro crying while talking about Trump with Nicolle Wallace, his commentary about divisiveness yet constantly making divisive comments, and more. More from Bevan, Cannon, and Walworth - https://www.realclearpolitics.com/ Relief Factor: Break up with pain—Relief Factor targets inflammation so you can move better and feel better; try the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95 at https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com SaunaSpace: Discover why SaunaSpace's infrared FireLight tech is redefining at‑home wellness—visit https://Sauna.Space/MEGYN and use code MEGYN for 10% off your entire order. Joi + Blokes: Go to http://joiandblokes.com/MKand use code MK for 65% off your labs and 20% off all supplements Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.