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“2 Weeks” on Iran. MAGA Base Split. Tucker vs. Cruz. Congress MIA. Trump's Bad Polls. No Kings Millions. NYC Mayor's Race. DNC Infighting. With Maya King, Political Reporter for the New York Times, Kirk Bado, Editor of The National Journal Hotline and Tom LoBianco, editor of 24 sight News. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Teachers. More information at AFT.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From fighting alcoholism as a young man who actually did hit rock bottom, to building a start-up trucking company into a $360 million success story with 3000 employees, Tim Estenson has most definitely lived. Having sold Estenson Logistics in 2017, Estenson is now "retired," and focusing his efforts on Estenson Racing, which encompasses the highly successful American Flat Track (AFT) team of Dallas Daniels and Tom Drane, and the upstart MotoAmerica Talent Cup team featuring Sam Drane. Estenson also has an impressive collection of motorcycles that hovers around 300. The story of Estenson's life has been written in his biography, On Rails, and you can hear a shortened version on this week's episode of Off Track With Carruthers And Bice as we welcome Estenson as our guest.Support the show

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- While appearing on Fox News, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) called out Democrats for comparing the U.S. Army's 250th birthday celebration to an authoritarian military parade. He explained: “Let's…stop ever comparing anyone, anything to the Nazis.” Is Fetterman's sudden shift to the political middle genuine or an act of political convenience? He has emphasized that he hasn't changed, the Democratic Party has—but in 2016, Fetterman endorsed Bernie Sanders for president saying: “He and I agree on virtually everything.” 4:15pm- In an interview with Fox News, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) called for regime change in Iran. 4:30pm- Corey DeAngelis—Senior Fellow at the American Culture Project & Author of the book, “The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten leaving her position at the DNC. But, as DeAngelis asks, why was she holding a position with the Democratic National Committee in the first place? He highlights that roughly 99% of AFT campaign donations over the past 30+ years have gone to Democrats—“it's a money laundering operation.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (06/17/2025): 3:05pm- Israel continues to strike Iranian nuclear development sites, ballistic missile launchers, and Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps leadership. On Monday night, President Donald Trump was forced to leave the G7 Summit early in order to focus on the conflict. While speaking with the press aboard Air Force One, Trump said: “I'm not too much in a mood to negotiate” with Iran any longer. 3:10pm- According to a report from Alex Leary and Josh Dawsey of The Wall Street Journal, President Donald Trump met with advisors in the situation room on Tuesday—and is at least considering a U.S. strike on Iran. 3:15pm- Montage: For years, President Donald Trump has insisted that Iran cannot be allowed to develop and possess a nuclear weapon. 3:40pm- The New York Times reports that Fordo—“Iran's most heavily fortified nuclear site”—was constructed deep within a mountain and contains 3,000 sophisticated centrifuges. It's believed Israel does not possess the capabilities to destroy the facility unilaterally and they would require assistance from the U.S. which possesses 30,000-pound bombs. You can read the full report here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/us/politics/iran-nuclear-site-israel.html. 3:45pm- In a series of posts to Truth Social, President Donald Trump wrote of Iran: “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader' is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there—we are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don't want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” He then posted: “Unconditional Surrender!” 4:05pm- While appearing on Fox News, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) called out Democrats for comparing the U.S. Army's 250th birthday celebration to an authoritarian military parade. He explained: “Let's…stop ever comparing anyone, anything to the Nazis.” Is Fetterman's sudden shift to the political middle genuine or an act of political convenience? He has emphasized that he hasn't changed, the Democratic Party has—but in 2016, Fetterman endorsed Bernie Sanders for president saying: “He and I agree on virtually everything.” 4:15pm- In an interview with Fox News, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) called for regime change in Iran. 4:30pm- Corey DeAngelis—Senior Fellow at the American Culture Project & Author of the book, “The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten leaving her position at the DNC. But, as DeAngelis asks, why was she holding a position with the Democratic National Committee in the first place? He highlights that roughly 99% of AFT campaign donations over the past 30+ years have gone to Democrats—“it's a money laundering operation.” 5:05pm- In a series of posts to Truth Social, President Donald Trump wrote of Iran: “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader' is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there—we are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don't want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” He then posted: “Unconditional Surrender!” 5:20pm- Where do Senators stand on Iranian regime change? Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) have called for the Trump Administration to continue to negotiate with Iran. Meanwhile, Senators James Lankford (R-OK), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) have opposed assassination but are openly calling for Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei to be toppled. 5:30pm- What the heck is “gibbeting”? 5:40pm- Breaking News: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been rushed to a D.C. hospital via ambulance. CNN reports Noem is conscious. Several reports online suggest she suffered from ...

Fans of the Inland Northwest music scene might remember Manito Park, a melodic rock band from the early '90s. If you were old enough, you may even have seen them perform as they were regulars at the CDA Resort and the Fore and Aft. But even fewer likely recall the group's earlier incarnation as Gotham. In 1989, Gotham released a powerful set of arena-style rock tracks—reminiscent of bands like Journey and Styx—on a cassette-only album titled Home Sweet Home. Now, more than 35 years later, that long-lost recording is getting a fresh revival. Thanks to Australian label Melodic Rock Classics, known for unearthing hidden gems, the album was recently reissued on May 30 as Pictures, available on CD and digital download. The updated release also includes three remastered tracks from the band's Manito Park era, giving listeners a fuller sense of their musical journey. For a dose of vintage Spokane AOR sound, preorders are now open through Melodic Rock Classics. You can find them at https://melodicrockclassics.com/gotham.html or on your favorite music streaming app.

For decades, going to college has been seen as a reliable path to good jobs and economic success in the United States. But a recent Indeed survey reported that over half of Gen Z respondents beg to differ. As tuition prices continue to rise and the Trump administration takes aim at higher education institutions, is the way we view college changing? On the show today, Bryan Alexander, a higher education writer and senior scholar at Georgetown University, explains why college is still a worthy investment for most students, why more people are considering certificate programs and technical schools, and how President Trump's attacks on elite universities are a risk to higher education as a whole.Then, Kimberly breaks down the difference between the reconciliation bill and government spending bills in Congress. And, Casey Johnston, author of “A Physical Education,” answers the Make Me Smart question.Here's everything we talked about today:"Report: 51% of Gen Z Views Their College Degree as a Waste of Money" from Indeed  "Against college for all: the AFT president" from Bryan Alexander "Americans Are Losing Faith in the Value of College. Whose Fault Is That?" from The New York Times"Good Jobs Project" from Georgetown University"House considers Trump cuts as Senate Republicans work on reconciliation bill" from Roll Call"Deal or no deal? Inside reconciliation and gov't funding" from Punchbowl News"A muted backlash to Trump's new travel ban" from Politico "Have Americans grown numb? Trump's new travel ban met with muted reaction" from MSNBC"Finding Strength in a Bigger Body" from The Cut Got a question about the GOP's reconciliation bill? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

For decades, going to college has been seen as a reliable path to good jobs and economic success in the United States. But a recent Indeed survey reported that over half of Gen Z respondents beg to differ. As tuition prices continue to rise and the Trump administration takes aim at higher education institutions, is the way we view college changing? On the show today, Bryan Alexander, a higher education writer and senior scholar at Georgetown University, explains why college is still a worthy investment for most students, why more people are considering certificate programs and technical schools, and how President Trump's attacks on elite universities are a risk to higher education as a whole.Then, Kimberly breaks down the difference between the reconciliation bill and government spending bills in Congress. And, Casey Johnston, author of “A Physical Education,” answers the Make Me Smart question.Here's everything we talked about today:"Report: 51% of Gen Z Views Their College Degree as a Waste of Money" from Indeed  "Against college for all: the AFT president" from Bryan Alexander "Americans Are Losing Faith in the Value of College. Whose Fault Is That?" from The New York Times"Good Jobs Project" from Georgetown University"House considers Trump cuts as Senate Republicans work on reconciliation bill" from Roll Call"Deal or no deal? Inside reconciliation and gov't funding" from Punchbowl News"A muted backlash to Trump's new travel ban" from Politico "Have Americans grown numb? Trump's new travel ban met with muted reaction" from MSNBC"Finding Strength in a Bigger Body" from The Cut Got a question about the GOP's reconciliation bill? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

                                                                                                          Intro:  One More Night – Can  Awungilobolele – Udokotela Shange Namajaha (3:41)                                                                                                                             2.  Chicken Strut – The Meters (2:44)                                                   3.  Theme from ‘Star Trek' – uncredited (2:03)                                                                                                                               4.  Move Me – The Upsetters (2:34)                                           5.  Qué Pasó – Anibal Velásquez y su Conjunto (5:28)                                   6.  The Hard Way – The Ugly Guys (3:29)                                                                     I No Get Eye for Back – Fela Ransome Kuti & Africa 70 (11:24)                                                               8.  Jah Vengeance – Yabby You & the Prophets (2:49)                                                   9.  Tubby's Vengeance – King Tubby (2:58)                                 10.  Louisiana Blues – Jo Ann Kelly (3:29)                                 11.  Abigail – Jason Steel (7:29)                                 12.  Bleujen an Howl – Daisy Rickman (5:58)                      13.  Time to Let Go – Isabel Inkcap (3:24)                                                                                                                                                            What Do You Want? – Gong, avec Daevid Allen (9:00)                                             15.  Squirrels – Rev Simpkins (4:32)                                                                                         16.  From a Snail's Mouth – Bones & the Aft (6:44)                                                                                                                         17.  Weft – Weaving in Purgatory (6:51)                                                                                                             18.  Travelling Lady – Manfred Mann's Chapter Three (5:51)                                                              19.  untitled – Evan Parker (1:54)                                                   20.  Berati – Kompania Takis Loukas (2:46)                                 No Man's Land – Drift (4:29)                                                         22.  Unterwegs – Hans-Joachim Roedelius (3:56)                                                                                                                                                                                                              23.  Unluved It – Qubik (2:01)                                                                                                                                                                           24.  On the Beach at Waikiki – Kalama's Quartette (3:00)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Outro: Pogles Walk – Vernon Elliott Ensemble

My interview with Randi starts at 25 mins Stand Up is a daily podcast that I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more RANDI WEINGARTEN is president of the 1.8 million-member AFT, which represents teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel; higher education faculty and staff; nurses and other healthcare professionals; local, state and federal government employees; and early childhood educators. The AFT is dedicated to the belief that every person in America deserves the freedom to thrive, fueled by opportunity, justice and a voice in our democracy. This freedom is achieved through an economy that works for all, including the ability to form a union; great public schools and affordable higher education; healthcare as a right; retirement security; the right to vote and civil rights; a vibrant democracy; and safe, welcoming and healthy environments and communities. The AFT and its members advance these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through members' work—we care, fight, show up and vote. Prior to her election as AFT president in 2008, Weingarten served for 11 years as president of the United Federation of Teachers, AFT Local 2, representing approximately 200,000 educators in the New York City public school system, as well as home child care providers and other workers in health, law and education. Weingarten is the recipient of many commendations; she was included in Washingtonian's 2021 Washington's Most Influential People, City & State New York's 2021 New York City Labor Power 100, and Washington Life's 2018 Power 100 list of prominent leaders, and in 2017 received the Roosevelt Institute's FDR Distinguished Public Service Award. In 2013, the New York Observer named Weingarten one of the most influential New Yorkers of the past 25 years. Weingarten has led the AFT's efforts to strengthen public education for all children and to address the crisis in the teaching profession caused by deep disinvestment and the deprofessionalization of teaching. Through the AFT's Fund Our Future campaign, AFT members and leaders throughout the country are fighting for adequate investment in public education. Parents and many others have joined the AFT's efforts to end the overuse and misuse of standardized tests, and to fix—not close—struggling schools, something Weingarten has advocated since her involvement in the creation of New York City's Chancellor's District, which dramatically improved achievement in what had been some of the city's lowest-performing schools. Weingarten has launched major efforts to place real education reform high on the nation's and her union's agendas. She created the AFT Innovation Fund, a groundbreaking initiative to support sustainable, innovative and collaborative education reform projects developed by members and their local unions. At Weingarten's direction, the AFT developed a model to transform teacher evaluations from a way of simply rating teachers to a tool for continuous improvement and feedback. This model is used to align tenure and due process, so that tenure serves as a guarantee of fairness, not of a job for life. Weingarten led an AFT committee that called for all prospective teachers to meet a high entry standard—as in medicine or law—so that they're prepared from the day they enter the classroom. Weingarten oversaw the development of the AFT's Quality Education Agenda, which advocates for reforms grounded in evidence, equity, scalability and sustainability. She promotes what she calls “solution-driven unionism”—an approach to collective bargaining and collective action that unites the interests of union members and those they serve in the pursuit of solutions that benefit students, schools and communities. Under Weingarten's leadership, the AFT continues to grow and expand its voice as a union of professionals. Nationwide, the AFT is the second-largest union of nurses and other health professionals and the largest higher education union, representing 230,000 higher education faculty, professional staff and graduate employees. Weingarten helped source millions of dollars of personal protective equipment for nurses and health professionals experiencing shortages as they served on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Weingarten is an advocate for a New Deal for Higher Education, a campaign calling for substantial federal investment in higher education that would prioritize teaching, research and student supports; provide sustainable careers with professional voice for all faculty and staff; allow all students to attend regardless of ability to pay; create academic environments free of racism and other forms of bigotry; and cancel student debt. The AFT provides our members tools and information they can use to manage their federal student loan debt, including having that debt forgiven, while advocating for solutions to the escalating cost of higher education, predatory loan practices, and terrible loan servicing that is holding people back. The AFT and a broad array of parent and community partners across the country have collaborated on events to advance a community- and educator-driven agenda for public school reform. Weingarten spearheaded the development of Share My Lesson, the United States' largest free collection of lesson plans, classroom activities, and teaching strategies and resources created by educators, for educators—all at no cost. The AFT has a long-standing partnership with First Book, which has provided 5 million free and reduced-price books to children. Weingarten and the AFT were asked to lead a partnership to transform McDowell County, W.Va., one of the poorest counties in the United States. The AFT has assembled more than 100 partners not only to improve the quality of education provided to children in the county, but to focus on jobs, transportation, recreation, housing, healthcare and social services. Weingarten believes the rural way of life is worth fighting for, and the AFT's experience in McDowell County informs the work Weingarten is advancing to help rural communities thrive—through education, healthcare and economic opportunities. The AFT supports the strategic establishment of 25,000 community schools where students and families can access tailored health services and social services in one place, and marginalized communities can have access to services and support. Weingarten views this goal as especially vital to help children, families and communities recover from the wide-ranging impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and ensuing recession. When the COVID-19 crisis hit, the AFT worked with scientists and health professionals to develop a blueprint for reopening schools. The AFT continues to advocate for the funding and necessary testing and safety protocols to ensure in-person learning is safe.  During the Trump administration, Weingarten led the AFT's efforts to oppose Trump and Betsy DeVos' fervent attempts to defund and destabilize public education and to stand up to the administration's racist policies and attacks on facts and democracy. In 2012-13, Weingarten served on an education reform commission convened by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, which made a series of recommendations to improve teaching and learning. She was appointed to the Equity and Excellence Commission, a federal advisory committee chartered by Congress to examine and make recommendations concerning the disparities in educational opportunities that give rise to the achievement gap. For 10 years, while president of the UFT, Weingarten chaired New York City's Municipal Labor Committee, an umbrella organization for the city's 100-plus public sector unions, including those representing higher education and other public service employees. As chair of the MLC, she coordinated labor negotiations and bargaining for benefits on behalf of the MLC unions' 365,000 members. From 1986 to 1998, Weingarten served as counsel to UFT President Sandra Feldman, taking a lead role in contract negotiations and enforcement, and in lawsuits in which the union fought for adequate school funding and building conditions. A teacher of history at Clara Barton High School in Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood from 1991 to 1997, Weingarten helped her students win several state and national awards debating constitutional issues. Elected as the local union's assistant secretary in 1995 and as treasurer two years later, she became UFT president after Feldman became president of the AFT. Weingarten was elected to her first full term as UFT president in 1998 and was re-elected three times. Weingarten's column “What Matters Most” appears in the New York Times' Sunday Review the third Sunday of each month. You can follow her on Twitter at @rweingarten (Twitter.com/rweingarten) and on Facebook (Facebook.com/randi.weingarten.9). Weingarten holds degrees from Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations and the Cardozo School of Law. She worked as a lawyer for the Wall Street firm of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan from 1983 to 1986. She is an active member of the Democratic National Committee and numerous professional, civic and philanthropic organizations. Born in 1957 and raised in Rockland County, N.Y., Weingarten now resides in the Inwood neighborhood of New York City. 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In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, our own foreign policy expert, Joe Cirincione, discussed several pressing foreign policy issues. Cirincione is a National Security Analyst with decades of experience in DC. They began by touching on King Charles' historic visit to Canada for the parliamentary opening—a gesture seen as supportive of Canada amid criticism from Donald Trump. They then shifted focus to Trump's peculiar interest in Greenland, interpreting it as a potential financial motivation rather than geopolitical strategy.The conversation moved towards the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where Russia launched its largest attacks in three years. Cirincione criticized Trump's lack of military support for Ukraine and highlighted the strategic miscalculations of both Trump and Putin, suggesting that Putin is manipulating Trump for his own benefit.They also talked about the leadership of Ukrainian President Zelensky, praising his resilience in the face of adversity, and provided insights into the situation in Gaza. Cirincione described the Israeli military strategy under Netanyahu as destructive, with plans to essentially depopulate Gaza.The discussion also touched on the U.S.'s dwindling support for its NATO allies, suggesting that Europe may need to step up and take independent action in global politics, particularly given Trump's erratic foreign policy.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Teachers. More information at AFT.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Army physical training test has long been a measure of a soldier's fitness for duty and for combat. For decades it's been used as the benchmark upon which all other physical fitness has been evaluated. And for decades it has been hotly debated, modified and enhanced to best represent the current mission of the US Army. SGM Chris Mullinax has been charged with developing the Army Fitness Test; the newest version of the PT test that now replaces the Army Combat Fitness Test and its predecessor, the Army Physical Fitness Test. From the Pentagon's US Army Broadcasting Studio, and with a cameo from Sergeant Major of the Army Mike Weimer, Fran Racioppi sat down with SGM Mullinax to breakdown the changes in the test, why combat MOS's are being held to different sex-neutral standards, and how the grading scale is designed to enhance and enforce a standard that ensures warfighting is at the forefront of every soldier's fitness. As a career 75th Ranger Regiment leader, SGM Mullinax also shares why America's national security is reliant on Rangers, and why Ranger School remains the premier leadership standard in the military. Watch, listen or read our conversation as SMA Weimer updates us on the Army's Blue Book and how enforcing the fitness standard is increasing Army readiness. Highlights0:00 Introduction1:36 Welcome to the Pentagon2:52 Why change the PT test?4:52 SMA Weimer drops in5:33 Distributing the Blue Book6:33 Upholding Army standards10:44 Implementing a Warfighting Culture14:53 AFT now five exercises19:14 Combat vs Supporting MOSs20:43 AFT Evaluation Metrics21:56 Gender-neutral standard in Combat MOSs22:41 Fitness is America's Advantage26:14 Ranger Regiment Standards29:23 Leadership Through Ranger School32:28 Is the Army Ready?33:43 Preparing the Army for combat35:50 Culture of Will37:56 Daily HabitsQuotes:“Changing the PT test is not a new idea. We're always assessing our physical standards.”“I don't like to start from the minimum standard. That to me is not a place you start any conversation, especially warfighters.”“You should be trying to exceed any standard.”“You can't put competition on a pedestal.”“Right now we're crushing retention. Soldiers want to continue to serve.” “This is a hard life. This is not easy. You chose the path that needs a machete.”“We exist to fight and win. We are not a jobs program.” "Your ability to recover in between them is the true test of your fitness.”“When we have physically fit leadership, it inspires our ranks.” “Our ability to fight and win our wars relies heavily on our fitness.”“As I look at my time in the Ranger Regiment..clear set of standards.” “Things have evolved, but the standard is still the same.”“The most important part about Ranger School is you learn a lot about yourself.”“We're in a space right now where we're transforming as an institution.”“PT might not be the most important thing we do today, but it's the most important thing we do every day.”“We have to be ready. That's just the bottom line.”“Service is hard. It wouldn't be service if it wasn't hard.” The Jedburgh Podcast is brought to you by University of Health & Performance, providing our Veterans world-class education and training as fitness and nutrition entrepreneurs. Follow the Jedburgh Podcast and the Green Beret Foundation on social media. Listen on your favorite podcast platform, read on our website, and watch the full video version on YouTube as we show why America must continue to lead from the front, no matter the challenge.The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are an official program of The Green Beret Foundation.

While Bill is on a research and writing sabbatical for the next 2 weeks we decided it's important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and tie them to what's actually happened so far. The first part of Chapter10 introduces the fictional character Dr. Joy Brewer, a dedicated researcher focused on studying cancer clusters affecting Black Americans. Joy learns from her colleague, Dr. Matthias Kunz, that all federal grants linked to race or gender are being canceled, jeopardizing her life's work. Despite her attempts to advocate for her essential research, the political climate forces her into a corner where she must reconsider her direction. This part of the chapter closes with Joy's resolute decision to remain true to her mission, suggesting a significant personal and professional loss amidst the disaster of Trump and his ideological allies.In the second part of chapter, the fictional Webster "Web" Powers, addresses a packed ballroom in Washington, D.C., on a day he considers pivotal for his political ambitions. Web, who has transformed from a simple condo salesman into a powerful figure opposing what he sees as “woke” ideologies in education and government, relishes the fear among his audience—representatives from universities and research institutions. He recalls how his concerns about a lack of patriotic historical education for his children led him on a crusade to eliminate anti-American content from schools, which in turn propelled him into politics. After achieving success in Florida by banning critical race theory and related concepts from education, he is ready to extend his efforts nationally. During his speech, he unveils plans to remove references to race, gender identities, and diversity from federal policies and grants, branding the funding of such initiatives as “racism.” His announcement indicates that billions in federal research funds supporting various racial and gender-focused studies will now be terminated, causing dread among established academics who relied on these grants. Web takes pleasure in exerting control, sensing that his audience, once dismissive towards him, is now subservient to his newfound authority.Ultimately, both narratives illustrate what happens when a Trump second term guided by Project 2025 destroys the lives and work of dedicated individuals committed to social justice and scientific integrity.We'd like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode:Danai Gurira and Joel Hurt Jones who read the chapter and others who contributed character voices. Sound design by Jonathan Moser and Marilys Ernst. Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal is written by David Pepper and produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Teachers. More information at AFT.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Sustaining Soils, we're joined by Dr. Michelle Perez, Water Initiative Director, and Dr. Meng Li, Senior Soil Health Scientist, both from American Farmland Trust (AFT). With years of experience in soil science, environmental policy, and agriculture economics, Michelle and Meng offer a deep dive into the economic benefits of soil health practices and the tools helping farmers make informed decisions.Together, they explore:• Real-world case studies that prove soil health can boost profits• The biggest barriers farmers face when adopting soil health practices• AFT's Soil Health Economic Tool Suite, including their predictive calculator and decision-making resourcesListeners will walk away with a better understanding of how conservation and profitability can go hand-in-hand, plus how innovative tools are making the economics of soil health clearer than ever.Whether you're a grower, advisor, or sustainability advocate, this episode is packed with insights to guide smarter, more resilient farming.Stay connected for future episodes: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/valent-biosciences/Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/valentbiosciences/Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/valentbiosciences/

This week, the show welcomes two guests who capture the power of farmland preservation. Angie Doucette is the Midwest Senior Farmland Program Manager at American Farmland Trust. She is joined by Kyle Zwieg, owner of Zwieg's Maple Acres in Wisconsin. Angie and Kyle discuss how the work of American Farmland Trust helps protect farms and food sources for generations to come.Heritage Radio Network is a listener-supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.

I've got a family history with moonshine. It started when I was a little kid riding around on my grandfather's tractor. He always had a half gallon Mayfield milk jug full of something or other he'd periodically take a swig from and, yes, more often than not the later on in the day it got, the more likely we were to end up in a ditch but that was all part of the fun of our time together. Later I learned he was a part of the illicit trade selling homebrew supplies out the back of his grocery store and was investigated by the AFT, the revenuers to us. We've got a locally famous peach brandy recipe made with a touch of molasses, ok maybe more than a touch. So, you couple that with the fact that I'm the Editor-In-Chief of Comic Book Yeti where we are all about those cryptids and it felt like a no brainer to reach out to the creative team of the new Image Comics series Moonshine Bigfoot. I wrangled industry vet Zach Howard and his protégé Clara Meath on with me to hear all about it. I've been trying to cover more comedy comics projects lately, and this is by far one of the best I've seen in some time. I adore this book. Where else is a bigfoot the normal guy as he navigates aliens, clandestine Illuminati, cryptid hunters, and drunken Smerfs hangining out in a bar with Fantasy Island's Tattoo. You read that right. Make sure to snag yourself a copy of this southern fried gem of a book. Zach Howard's website Clara Meath's website Moonshine Bigfoot From the publisher Buzzard County, 1981—Moonshine Bigfoot spends his days making a living while outwitting clueless cops, reckless rivals, and buffoonish Bigfoot Hunters. All is hunky-dory until he draws the attention of an Illuminati-esque cabal. With his partner in life and crime, Amethyst, our hairy hero is about to learn that some problems can't be handled just by jumping them in a souped-up Mach 1. PATREON We have a new Patreon, CryptidCreatorCornerpod. If you like what we do, please consider supporting us. We got two simple tiers, $1 and $3. Want to know more, you know what to do. ARKENFORGE Play TTRPG games? Make sure to check out our partner Arkenforge. Use the discount code YETI5 to get $5 off your order. THE LANTERN CATALOG Created on the premise of creating light in the dark, this is the the go to resource to keep you up to date on the indy projects and the creators you love. You can find them at https://www.thelanterncatalog.com/. Make sure to check out our sponsor 2000AD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spencer Hurst, Founder of MercuryVote in this episode explains how stock voting rights operate, how they can be bought and sold (rented) and how the funds flow when a stock or a share of a mutual fund is purchased.Brace yourselves for a deep dive into the confusing space of STONKS.Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerhhurst/MercuryVote website: https://www.mercuryvote.com/AFT's website: https://www.aft.finance/AFT's substack: https://aftfinance.substack.com/

Featuring a slide presentation and related discussion from Dr Adrienne G Waks, including the following topics: Updated analyses from key studies of the 21-gene Recurrence Score® for localized ER-positive breast cancer (29:30) Four-year landmark analysis of the NATALEE trial of adjuvant ribociclib with nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor for localized breast cancer (9:49) The PADMA trial of palbociclib with endocrine therapy compared to chemotherapy induction followed by endocrine therapy maintenance for hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer (mBC) (11:25) Imlunestrant with or without abemaciclib for metastatic ER-positive mBC (13:18) TROP2-directed antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) datopotamab deruxtecan and sacituzumab tirumotecan for HR-positive/HER2-negative mBC (17:50) Recent analyses from the DESTINY-Breast06 trial of trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) after endocrine therapy for HR-positive, HER2-low or HER2-ultralow mBC (21:09) The ICARUS-BREAST01 Phase II trial of the HER3-targeted ADC patritumab deruxtecan for HR-positive/HER2-negative mBC (26:02) Updates from neoadjuvant/adjuvant trials of pembrolizumab (KEYNOTE-522) and atezolizumab (NSABP B-59/GBG 96-GeparDouze) for localized triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) (27:36) Ten-year update of the OlympiA trial of adjuvant olaparib for patients with germline BRCA1/2-mutated HER2-negative localized breast cancer (31:23) Exploratory analysis of patients who did or did not receive prior PD-1/PD-L1 inhibition in the Phase III OptiTROP-Breast01 study of sacituzumab tirumotecan versus chemotherapy for previously treated advanced TNBC (32:56) CNS efficacy of T-DXd (DESTINY-Breast12 trial) and outcomes with palbociclib combined with anti-HER2 therapy (AFT-38 PATINA trial) for HER2-positive mBC (34:04) CME information and select publications

In this week's podcast I recap Round 3 of AFT and I check in with Bradon Pfanders & Dalton Gauthier.

Choice Classic Radio presents Escape, which aired from 1947 to 1954. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Drums of the Fore and Aft.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Randi Weingarten, President of AFT, joins us to discuss the lawsuits her organization is pursuing against the Trump administration's reckless and harmful policies. She shares the deliberations she and AFT undertake when considering which lawsuits to pursue. It comes down to two simple factors. First- is the policy actively hurting people and standing in the way of people attaining the American Dream? Second- does AFT have standing to file? If so, they're suing. This isn't what AFT wants to spend their time doing. But they are advocates for laborers, educators, and so many of the first targets of this administration. As we often discuss here at BustED Pencils, the American Dream is a fuzzy, ill-defined thing. One thing we know it absolutely requires is engagement. We must be able to engage with the difficult aspects of America, the contradictions and dark past of our great country. If we cannot, we lose whatever the hell the American Dream is. BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guest: Randi Weingarten

Dive into the thrilling world of American Flat Track (AFT) as Cameron Gray, AFT Director, and Bryan Smith, 2016 Grand National Champion, share their vision for the sport during EPARTRADE's 5th Annual Race Industry Week.

MPR News, Trump to sign order aiming to close the Education Department, https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/03/20/npr-trump-executive-action-education-departmentNY Times, Teachers Unions Sue Trump Administration Over Push to Shut Education Dept, https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/us/trump-education-department-lawsuit.htmlEducation Law Center, Coalition Sues Trump Administration For Dismantling Department of Education, Hurting All Students https://edlawcenter.org/coalition-sues-trump-administration-for-dismantling-department-of-education-hurting-all-studentsEd Law Center legal complaint, https://edlawcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/NAACP-et-al-v-US-et-al-DOE-Complaint.pdfPress Release from 21 State Attorney Generals about their lawsuit to prevent mass layoffs at the Dept. of Education, https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2025/attorney-general-james-continues-fight-stop-trump-shutting-down-departmentTheir initial complaint https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/court-filings/state-of-new-york-et-al-v-linda-mcmahon-united-states-department-of-education-complaint-2025.pdfTheir Memo of Law, asking for a Preliminary Injunction after the Executive Order was filedhttps://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/court-filings/state-of-new-york-et-al-v-linda-mcmahon-et-al-motion-for-preliminary-injunction-2025.pdfDemocracy Forward lawsuit filed on behalf of AFT, University Professors and MA school districts https://democracyforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/EDComplaint.pdf](https://democracyforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/EDComplaint.pdfEd Week, States Get Antsy as Education Department Layoffs Delay Millions for Schools, https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/states-get-antsy-as-education-department-layoffs-delay-millions-for-schools/2025/03NY State Education Department affidavit about US Dept of Ed failure to send remaining pandemic school aid https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.mad.281941/gov.uscourts.mad.281941.71.31_1.pdfInside Higher Ed, Education Department Reeling After Layoffs , https://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/politics-elections/2025/03/25/education-department-staff-struggle-after-massPublic Funds Public Schools, Bill Tracker for proposed legislation on private school voucher programs https://pfps.org/billtracker/Inside Higher Ed, Trump's Plan to Move Student Loans to SBA Raises Concerns, https://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/student-aid-policy/2025/03/21/small-business-administration-take-over-student-loansInside Higher Ed, Poll Finds Abolishing the Education Department ‘Wildly Unpopular', https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2025/02/06/poll-abolishing-department-education-unpopularStudent Borrower Protection Center, New Poll Confirms: Trump's Plan to Abolish Department of Education is Extremely Unpopular Among , Voters https://protectborrowers.org/new-poll-confirms-trumps-plan-to-abolish-department-of-education-is-extremely-unpopular-among-voters

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday in an effort to “begin eliminating the federal Department of Education.” With the stroke of his pen, he officially set in motion a plan to shutter the 46-year-old agency, as he said, “once and for all.” WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - COREY DEANGELIS - Senior Fellow, American Culture Project and Executive Director of Educational Freedom Institute on Trump signed an executive order Thursday in an effort to “begin eliminating the federal Department of Education.” AFT's Weingarten Responds to Trump's Attempt to Eliminate Federal Role in Education: “See you in court.” FCC plans major DEI crackdown with help of conservative firebrand Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show 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 Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, March 21, 2025 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schumer Caves. No Shutdown. Trade War Escalates. Markets Seesaw. Trump Approval Fades. Trump Sells Tesla at White House. Judges Slap Down Musk. Dems Attack Musk & Tax Cuts. With Phillip Bump, Columnist for the Washington Post and author of the newsletter, How to Read This Chart, Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief, White House/Politics Correspondent at the Christian Science Monitor and Igor Bobic, Senior Politics Reporter at Huff Post. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Teachers. More information at AFT.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 - Michelle Obama and brother Craig Robinson on her new podcast: mentor for the mentorless 13:36 - Lead witness testifying against school choice in TX: funded by AFT 30:43 - 12 protesters arrested demanding ICE release Palestinian Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil 52:59 - Michael McShane is the Director of National Research at EdChoice and co-author of Getting Education Right: A Conservative Vision for Improving Early Childhood, K–12, and College. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to President Trump’s efforts to shut down the Department of Education 01:07:14 - Chicago City Council rejects effort to limit sale of new fur products 01:24:58 - Stephen Moore is a Noted Economist and author of The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about the latest in President Trump’s trade war. 01:39:44 - H.S. Track Runner Hits Opponent With Baton During Race, Suffers Concussion 01:54:46 - John Tierney is a Contributing Editor to the City Journal, former reporter and columnist at The New York Times and co-author of The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to Jay Bhattacharya’s Confirmation HearingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is first joined by CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.). The pair analyzes U.S.-Ukraine relations following Trump-Vance's disastrous White House meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Col. Leighton also outlines the threats to Poland, and the rest of Europe, now that Putin has been emboldened by Trump's favoritism of Russia over Ukraine. They also talk about the latest fighting in Syria since the Assad regime was recently toppled. Then, Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), discusses the Trump administration's expected Executive Order to close the Department of Education, whether that move would be legal, and the disastrous fallout that would occur if it were to happen. She also details what actions that she'd recommend to concerned Teachers, parents and citizens in the face of these threats from the Trump administration. Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 27 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on BlueSky is @CedricLeighton. bsky.social. Randi Weingarten is president of the 1.8 million-member AFT, which represents teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel; higher education faculty and staff; nurses and other healthcare professionals; local, state and federal government employees; and early childhood educators. The AFT is dedicated to the belief that every person in America deserves the freedom to thrive, fueled by opportunity, justice and a voice in our democracy. Their website is www.AFT.org and their handle on BlueSky is @aftunion.bsky.social.  Randi's handle is @rweingarten.bsky.social. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

Marshall Greenwald, the Founder of Ionia in this episode digs deep into the souls (backend) of card processing. Marshall's LinkedIn for those who don't know how to use hyperlinks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshall-greenwald-9480351/Ionia's website: https://www.ioniapay.com/AFT's Substack: https://aftfinance.substack.com/AFT's website: https://www.aft.finance/Here are the questions we've covered during the interview:- tell us the rough outline of how the current credit/debit card processing look like?- how many parties are involved in this process? What does inter-party communication look like and who is in charge of facilitating this communication?- how are the flows for debit and credit card processing different? Why?- why is it so expensive to accept credit or debit card payments?- do the higher time limits for chargebacks affect it or is it mostly related to the complexity of communications mentioned in the second question? Or does it have anything to do with the potential NSF issues?- key solutions that you see for all the problems we've discussed?

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is first joined by CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.). The pair analyzes U.S.-Ukraine relations following Trump-Vance's disastrous White House meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Col. Leighton also outlines the threats to Poland, and the rest of Europe, now that Putin has been emboldened by Trump's favoritism of Russia over Ukraine. They also talk about the latest fighting in Syria since the Assad regime was recently toppled. Then, Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), discusses the Trump administration's expected Executive Order to close the Department of Education, whether that move would be legal, and the disastrous fallout that would occur if it were to happen. She also details what actions that she'd recommend to concerned Teachers, parents and citizens in the face of these threats from the Trump administration. Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 27 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on BlueSky is @CedricLeighton. bsky.social. Randi Weingarten is president of the 1.8 million-member AFT, which represents teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel; higher education faculty and staff; nurses and other healthcare professionals; local, state and federal government employees; and early childhood educators. The AFT is dedicated to the belief that every person in America deserves the freedom to thrive, fueled by opportunity, justice and a voice in our democracy. Their website is www.AFT.org and their handle on BlueSky is @aftunion.bsky.social.  Randi's handle is @rweingarten.bsky.social. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

We apologize for being tardy to Homeroom today, Class! While we don't have a parent note, we do have trending education news to share with you! Let's focus in, because policy changes are coming fast, loud, and confusing. First, more labor unions representing educators join the AFT in their lawsuit against the federal Department of Education. The lawsuit follows the federal department's release of a Dear Colleague letter on February 14th outlining threats to funding for schools engaged in "DEI" efforts. Through the uncertainty, we agreed that we should focus on the effects, not the bluster. And now we see effects, as the department cancels hundreds of millions of dollars in grants for teacher apprenticeship programs. In response, eight state Attorneys General, including Wisconsin's Josh Kaul, filed suit. Because this isn't how we help students. So, there's a lot here. We urge you to focus past the dogwhistle of "DEI." This is a targeted attack on poor communities and on public schools. We'll be back on Wednesday and Friday with more hopeful podcasts! BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!

Class, let's get into the news for this week. President Trump's administration made clear that they do not value diversity, equity, or inclusion. Though those words "diversity," "equity," and "inclusion" separately rarely prompt any vitriol, together they form a rallying cry of- ironically- discrimination from some. Diversity is a basic truth of life, none of us is exactly the same. Inclusion should be a uniting force, where each individual is valued. And equity, equity is fairness incarnate. Equity is an ideal of each person having a fair shot at opportunity and success. Yet the second Trump administration paints these terms as sinister. And now in a Dear Colleague letter, this administration uses the very Department of Education they profess a desire to dismantle, to dictate curriculum. In response, AFT- led by President Randi Weingarten- sued the very same federal Education Department alleging that the dictates are not only harmful to students, but also illegal. Join us to discuss. BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!

Fedrick Ingram, Secretary-Treasurer of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the AFT's role in civil rights, challenges in public education and the importance of organizing. Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), joined the America's Workforce Union Podcast to discuss the need for improved rail safety measures, the potential impact of deregulation under Project 2025 and the importance of congressional action to protect federal workers.

Class, on Wednesday we talked with Randi Weingarten, president of AFT. With Randi, we discussed the very real threat of schools becoming 'wargrounds' for I.C.E. raids. Now, as Dr. Johnny quickly points out, we don't mean ice like frozen water. In this episode, our educated educators dive into the Immigration and Custody Enforcement (I.C.E.) and the history of schools being part of a designation as 'sensitive locations'. That designation barred I.C.E. activities except under extreme cases. No more, due to President Trump's revocation of the policy. This creates great conflict in schools especially. Teachers serve as temporary guardians for their students, acting in loco parentis during their time together. Schools simply aren't safe for students. They ought to be, but they're just not. And teachers, acting in loco parentis seek to minimize the harm their students face. There is no way for I.C.E. enforcement activity to be non-harmful in a school. Children will be traumatized. So what CAN teachers do? And what do our laws currently say students are entitled to? BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message!

Randi Weingarten, President of AFT and a recurring Pencil Buster, joins us for this very special class in session. In the first days of his second term, President Trump's administration stripped schools of designation as ‘sensitive locations'. That means Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials are no longer prohibited from arresting individuals suspected of lacking proper migration documentation in schools. This will further turn schools away from being places of learning and community and into places of fear. As President of the second largest teacher's union in the nation, Randi put it into a simple urging: “don't make schools a warground”. In this country of laws and rights, EVERY child has the right to go to school, decided by SCOTUS in Plyler v. Doe. Let those schools be places of growth and engagement, not fear and trauma. BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guest: Randi Weingarten

DC Plane Crash. Consoler-in-chief-Not. False DEI Blame. Funds Freeze Fail. POTUS Power Grab. Deportation Theater. GOP Congress Capitulates. Democrats Muted. Flooding the Zone. Tight Confirmations. With Lynn Sweet, Columnist and Washington Bureau Chief at the Chicago Sun-Times, John Bennett, White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large at CQ Roll Call and Emily Goodin, Senior White House Correspondent for DailyMail.com.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Teachers. More information at AFT.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Forsetaskrifstofan veitti óskýr svör við fyrirspurnum um hvar Halla Tómasdóttir, forseti íslands, hefði verið þegar minningarathöfn um helförina í Auschwitz fór fram á mánudag. Freyr Gígja Gunnarsson fann svarið í Stjórnartíðindum. „Þetta er ekki niðurstaðan sem ég hefði óskað mér,“ sagði Jónas Gahr Støre, forsætisráðherra Noregs, á fréttafundi eftir að ljóst var að stjórn hans var sprungin. Hann sagði samvinnu og vináttu flokkanna sem að henni stóðu - og þeirra Trygve Slagsvold Vedum, formanns Miðflokksins - hafa verið traust og honum mikils virði - og væri það enn. Það breytti því þó ekki að stjórnin sprakk eins og spáð hafði verið. Støre situr þó áfram á stóli forsætisráðherra. Við tekur líf í minnihlutastjórn Verkamannaflokksins og löng kosningabarátta því ekki má rjúfa þing. Kosið verður til nýs Stórþings 8. september í haust. Gísli Kristjánsson segir frá. Aftökur dauðadæmdra fanga voru teknar upp að nýju í Bandaríkjunum 1976, eftir nokkurra ára hlé vegna réttaróvissu. Frá þeim tíma hafa um 8.500 manns verið dæmdir til dauða þar í landi og rúmlega 1.600 þeirra verið teknir af lífi. Rannsóknir hafa sýnt að fælingarmáttur dauðarefsingar er enginn. Vitað er að kostnaðurinn er svimandi hár. Og það sem líka er vitað er, að um það bil einn af hverjum átta föngum sem dæmdir hafa verið til dauða í Bandaríkjunum frá 1973 hafa verið hreinsaðir af sök. Ekkert af þessu kom þó í veg fyrir það, að Donald Trump, nýskipaður Bandaríkjaforseti, gerði það að einu sínu fyrsta embættisverki að skipa fyrir um að auka skuli áherslu á að dæma fólk til dauða hvenær sem lög leyfa - og að fullnusta skuli þá dóma, svikalaust. Ævar Örn Jósepsson ræddi þetta við Evu Einarsdóttur, formann Íslandsdeildar Amnesty International. Umsjón: Ævar Örn Jósepsson Tæknimaður: Jón Þór Helgason

This episode examines what went wrong in 2024 and how Democrats can win back the House, Senate, and White House after Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election. Our guest is one of the smartest political writers in the country. Ron Brownstein is a CNN Senior Political Analyst, and Senior Editor at Atlantic Magazine. He analyzes the factors behind Trump's win, including dissatisfaction with the economy under the Biden administration and Trump's ability to appeal to some pro-choice and economically dissatisfied voters. Brownstein suggests that Democrats will need to focus on issues like cost of living and portraying Republicans as helping the wealthy at the expense of the middle class. He also predicts that the next Democratic nominee will likely take a more centrist tone to neutralize Republican arguments on cultural issues. Overall, Brownstein sees the 2026 midterms as a strong opportunity for Democrats to regain control of Congress but notes the 2028 presidential election will present a greater challenge.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Teachers. More information at AFT.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The second Christian school in two weeks has been the scene of an attack with a lone gunman shooting innocent children. What do we know about the Wisconsin attack? What can be done to protect our children inside of their schools? Does anyone have a plan that doesn't include disarming innocent people? FRAC, the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition, is an organization dedicated to keeping an eye on the criminals in the AFT as well as fighting back against government attacks on the gun industry. We have Travis White from FRAC on as a special guest. Also, during our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc, Professor Paul will discuss colors. Is a green reticle necessary or just some kind of marketing trick? FEATURING: Travis from FRAC, Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition, Valley News Live, Homestead Movie, AP News, Daily Wire, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike's Tactical Have You Checked Out Homestead Yet? Trailer Get Tickets [0:07:00] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: EOTECH HWS EXPS2™ Green www.eotechinc.com [0:19:58] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: Wisconsin School Attack Student and teacher killed by 15-year-old in shooting at private school www.valleynewslive.com History of ATF Badges www.atf.gov Knights of Saint Nicholas amzn.to/49G4LHy Teacher and a teenage student killed in a shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin apnews.com/article/ Shooter At Christian School Sought ‘Child Executions' In Response To ‘Oppression Of Palestinians' www.dailywire.com [0:44:55] Travis from FRAC Interview - www.fracaction.org FRAC = Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition Donate Today! secure.fracaction.org/donate

As we continue to name this moment, conversing with Dr. Kevin Kumashiro, Bill Ayers, and Dr. Jonathan Gyurko, we turn to expert Pencil Buster, President of AFT, Randi Weingarten. We last spoke with Randi on July 19th of this year (episode available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts). So much has changed since then. When we last spoke, President Biden was still in the race for re-election, with increasingly grim prospects. Now, we sit in the aftermath of the dreaded result, Trump re-elected to the office of President of the United States. So what comes next? What do we do to meet the needs of all of us, not just a few of us, here and now? Randi helps us find what we need to fight for a better future- watch this lecture from Randi to further rally your spirit. BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guest: Randi Weingarten

Focus on Georgia. Trump to NYC. Harris to TX. Who's Gonna Win? Kelly: Trump Fascist. Trump Sex Scandal. Trump Threatens Press. With Maya King, Politics Reporter covering the south for The New York Times, Gabe Debeneddetti, National Correspondent for New York Magazine and Jeff Dufour, Editor in Chief of The National Journal. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by the American Federation of Teachers. More information at AFT.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vice President Harris is doing everything she can to maintain her strong lead among Black voters in swing states, as Trump focuses on using insults. DNC chair Jaime Harrison joins to discuss that as well as his committee's push to regain control of the House and keep control of the Senate. Plus, the presidents of the nation's largest public-service labor unions join together in a massive get out the vote effort for the Harris-Walz campaign. The presidents of AFSCME and the American Federation of Teachers join to talk about it.

CTex and Erik chat about the AFT season finale and also give out their 2024 Tank Slappin' Podcast Superlatives. Subscribe to our channel on SoundCloud, iTunes and Spotify. Leave us a review. Also, follow us on social media: Facebook: Tank Slappin' Podcast Instagram: @TankSlappinPodcast YouTube: Cory Texter Racing Shout out to our sponsors: Mission Foods, Roof Systems, MotoAmerica, K&J Racing Solutions, Kicker Audio, Indian Motorcycle, Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, Yamaha Racing.

CTex and Erik chat about the AFT season finale and also give out their 2024 Tank Slappin' Podcast Superlatives. Subscribe to our channel on SoundCloud, iTunes and Spotify. Leave us a review. Also, follow us on social media: Facebook: Tank Slappin' Podcast Instagram: @TankSlappinPodcast YouTube: Cory Texter Racing Shout out to our sponsors: Mission Foods, Roof Systems, MotoAmerica, K&J Racing Solutions, Kicker Audio, Indian Motorcycle, Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, Yamaha Racing.

Debate: Strategy. Debate: No Strategy. Dogs, Cats, Geese. MAGA Rumor Mill. GOP Abortion Problem. Harris Powerful on Abortion, Trump Waffles on Abortion. Harris Credible as POTUS. Another Debate? Shutdown Re-run. With David Jackson, National Political Correspondent for USA TODAY, Jeff Dufour, Editor in chief at The National Journal and Evan McMorris-Santoro, Reporter at NOTUS.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Teachers. More information at AFT.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – Teacher unions like the AFT claim to offer solutions for a better life, but instead push a Marxist agenda. With blatant political bias, these unions prioritize activism over education, resulting in a significant membership decline. Public sector unions are losing millions, as their focus shifts from supporting teachers to promoting far-left causes, leaving education underfunded and neglected.

CTex and Erik chat about the AFT season finale this coming weekend, early silly season chatter and more. Noah Chambers also makes a return the podcast and they also chat with former professional racer Sam Wiggins. Subscribe to our channel on SoundCloud, iTunes and Spotify. Leave us a review. Also, follow us on social media: Facebook: Tank Slappin' Podcast Instagram: @TankSlappinPodcast YouTube: Cory Texter Racing Shout out to our sponsors: Mission Foods, Roof Systems, MotoAmerica, K&J Racing Solutions, Kicker Audio, Indian Motorcycle, Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, Yamaha Racing.

CTex and Erik chat about the AFT season finale this coming weekend, early silly season chatter and more. Noah Chambers also makes a return the podcast and they also chat with former professional racer Sam Wiggins. Subscribe to our channel on SoundCloud, iTunes and Spotify. Leave us a review. Also, follow us on social media: Facebook: Tank Slappin' Podcast Instagram: @TankSlappinPodcast YouTube: Cory Texter Racing Shout out to our sponsors: Mission Foods, Roof Systems, MotoAmerica, K&J Racing Solutions, Kicker Audio, Indian Motorcycle, Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, Yamaha Racing.

Note: due to a tech error, there was a mixup in the feed. If you're hearing an older 2 hour + episode, please remove the download and refresh your podcast feed.The Harris-Walz team is firing on all cylinders heading into a final campaign blitz with two months to go. This week, MSNBC host and Vice President Harris' former senior advisor Symone Sanders Townsend joins former Senator Claire McCaskill for an insiders' take on the vice president's tireless campaign strategy, in contrast with the meandering, sometimes incoherent rally speeches Donald Trump has been delivering this cycle. Then, California Senator Laphonza Butler stops in to talk about the evolving labor movement and a working-class economy being central to Harris' pitch. Lastly, Symone and Claire preview next Tuesday's high-stakes debate, from two women who have been in the room, prepping for debates past.And check back with us on Monday, September 9th for the first two episodes of our new mini-series “The Threat of Project 2025”. We'll dive into abortion rights and education with Ali Velshi and Joy Reid. Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. As a subscriber you'll also be able to get occasional bonus content from this and other shows. 

  Andrew Spar is president of the Florida Education Association, the state's largest association of professional employees. Spar was born and raised in the suburbs of New York City, attending public schools. A violinist since age 6, he earned his bachelor's degree in music education from Ohio State University, graduating in 1994. That same year, he went to Daytona Beach to teach at Turie T. Small Elementary School, where more than 90 percent of the students lived in poverty. The music teacher soon found his voice as an advocate and has worked ever since on behalf of public school students, schools, teachers and education staff professionals. “I could not read when I was in first grade,” Spar recalls. “I struggled in school. But the educators in my life were empowered to make my success a priority, and that's just what they did. I want the same world for my family and for all of Florida's children.” At Turie T. Small, Spar served as school-improvement chair for two years and as a union steward for seven years. He would go on to become president of his local union in May 2003 and led Volusia United Educators until he was elected FEA vice president in 2018. In September 2020, he was named FEA president after the previous president, Fedrick C. Ingram, was elected secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of Teachers. During his 15 years leading the Volusia union, Spar negotiated 14 contracts, handled numerous grievances and arbitrations, and spent many long hours advocating for members and working families. In 2017, he led the merger of the Volusia Teachers Organization and the Volusia Educational Support Association to create Volusia United Educators(link is external). The new union has nearly 3,800 members and represents more than 6,000 teachers, paraprofessionals and office specialists in Volusia County Schools. Throughout his career, Spar has served on committees and task forces for the AFT. At FEA, he spent eight years on the executive cabinet. He also has served on the executive board of the Florida AFL-CIO(link is external) and was secretary-treasurer of the organization from January 2016 until September 2020. Spar's wife, Vernell, is also a public school music teacher. The Spars have two daughters; both girls attend public schools. Join us Thursday's at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout! Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art

Once more Sniffy Joe Biden's AFT has been put in their place. This time by a judge in Texas. The court found that the AFT “exceeded” their authority by classifying forced reset triggers as “machine guns”. As promised, the Professor reviewed the new YC380 from Hi-Point, a Yeet Cannon in a milder recoiling caliber. During our SOTG Homeroom from SOTGU.com we will consider the .380 ACP cartridge and how shooters have been taught to view it.  We also have a Tech Talk from EOTech. We are taking the new VUDU X to our long range course. And, we have a FrogLube Pro Tip, how can you clean your can?    Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you've got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Send an Email Send a Text Call Us Enjoy the show! And remember… You're a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! FEATURING: Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike's Tactical [0:11:11] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: Time to put the rubber to the road and take the VUDU X to HEPR [0:22:12] Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com TOPIC: Clean your Can - youtu.be/uHJVWK_qmuQ [0:33:17] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: The Hi-Point YC380 – Because Everyone Deserves a Gun They Can Afford www.shootingnewsweekly.com Texas Federal Court Finds ATF Unlawfully Banned Forced Reset Triggers thetexan.news Rare Breed Triggers - FRT-15 Trigger rarebreedtriggers.net Chevron Doctrine www.whitecase.com

GOP Convention. No Trump Pivot. Long Rambling Speech. J.D. Vance Gets VP Nod. Assassination Attempt Impact. Vise on Biden Closing Fast. Harris the Choice? With Sabrina Siddiqui, National Politics Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief at CQ-Roll Call and Brian Beutler, author of the OffMessage.net Newsletter on Substack. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Teachers. Doing God's work in classrooms from Preschool to Graduate School . More information at AFT.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.