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Alabama: Sen. Tuberville wants to dissolve DEI policies completely/  Bill passed AL House that allows the death penalty for convicted child rapist/  The vote on a  bill to restructure the AL Dept of Veterans Affairs has been delayed due to new amendments/  AL's school superintendent weighs in on Trump wanting to abolish the Dept. of Education/  ALGOP chairman John Wahl to seek a 3rd term, leadership vote will be on March 1stNational: President Trump initiates talks with Russia and Ukraine to end the war there/ DefSec Hegseth says that Ukraine should not seek to become member of NATO/.  Tulsi Gabbard is sworn in as new Director of National Intelligence/US attorney general Pam Bondi now suing state of NY for "green lighting" illegal aliens/  DOGE cutting out wasteful government contracts and saving US taxpayers $1B per day/Federal judge removes injunction on Trump's plan to buyout federal employees/ USAID humanitarian aid now found in possession of Hezbollah terroriss

Josh and David discuss attempts to repeal the overtime tax repeal, the implications, and the ongoing debate over education funding and private school tax breaks. Then, Rev. Dr. Randy Kelley, the chair of the Alabama Democratic Party, joins the show to share his viewpoints and respond to former Alabama Sen. Doug Jones, who last week on the show called for the leadership of the Alabama Democratic Party to be replaced. Kelley discusses the dynamics within the Alabama Democratic Party, the historical context of the party, the impact of racism on voting patterns, and the challenges posed by gerrymandering. Finally, David and Josh discuss the challenges faced by the Democratic Party, particularly regarding race and electability. Plus, this week's Rightwing Nut of the Week. X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alathisweek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alathisweek About Our Sponsor Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality. Gaming is the heart of Wind Creek Hospitality, but they offer so much more. Wind Creek's 10 distinct properties in the U.S. and Caribbean — including four in Alabama — provide world-class entertainment, dining, hotel stays, amenities and activities. As the principal gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Wind Creek continues to grow and offer guests luxurious destinations and opportunities for escape. Send us a question We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at apwproducer@gmail.com. You can also send it to us on Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air. Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live. Music credits Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/discography

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, sponsored in part by Hanwha Defense USA, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss congressional madness as lawmakers return to Washington, Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville delays promotion of new US Army Pacific commander, the national security implications of the fiery presidential debate between vice president Kamala Harris and former President Trump, President Biden to allow Ukraine to use US weapons against Russian territory as Vladimir Putin again threatens the alliance, Asia's focus on US-China shadowboxing amid the US election as Kim Jung Un reveals his top secret uranium enrichment plant and calls for accelerating nuclear weapons production, and the controversy over Israel's killing of an American peace protestor and more UN humanitarian workers.

This week, Josh and David dive into an ongoing dispute between the Alabama Democratic Party and national Democratic Party over the selection of delegates for the Democratic National Convention, where Vice President Kamala Harris will be nominated next week. The Alabama Democratic Party chairman claims that the DNC's selection of delegates is racially motivated, going so far as to call former Alabama Senator Doug Jones a "Confederate Democrat." So Jones drops in to discuss his take on the fiasco and the Alabama Democratic Party. He emphasizes the need for diversity and unity within the party to build a competitive future. Then Alabama attorney Jack Mooresmith discusses the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission and its violation of the Alabama Administrative Procedures Act, which has prevented Alabama's medical marijuana system from going into effect. About Our Sponsor: Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality. Gaming is the heart of Wind Creek Hospitality, but they offer so much more. Wind Creek's 10 distinct properties in the U.S. and Caribbean — including four in Alabama — provide world-class entertainment, dining, hotel stays, amenities and activities. As the principal gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Wind Creek continues to grow and offer guests luxurious destinations and opportunities for escape. Send us a question: We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at apwproducer@gmail.com. You can also send it to us on Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air. Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live. About APW: APW is a weekly Alabama political podcast hosted by Josh Moon and David Person, two longtime Alabama political journalists. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts or watch on Youtube. Music credits: Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive. Visit Mr. Smith's page here.

On this week's episode of The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart: President Biden is with his family at Camp David amid new reports of concern over his debate performance as his some members of his own party continue to worry if he can or should go the distance. Biden-Harris Campaign National co-chair, Rep. Jim Clyburn, and former Alabama Sen. Doug Jones are here to discuss that and a critical decision looming at the Supreme Court. The Justices  will end their term tomorrow with an historic ruling on Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity in his federal election interference case. And as we end a month of pride celebrations around the country, I'll talk to the leaders of top LGBTQ+ organizations about challenges facing the community, including a new warning about a potential threat to marriage equality. All that and more on The Sunday Show With Jonathan Capehart.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 06-14-24 Financial planner Paul Curtman talks about the Hunter Biden gun trial, the situation with Israel and Gaza, and the current economy as economic numbers were released this week as the nation continues to struggle with inflation and higher prices. (https://www.paulcurtman.com) (@paulcurtman) Paul's financial website: https://www.prcurtman.com Shane Schoeller, Greene County Clerk (Springfield, MO) and candidate for Secretary of State, talks about election security and integrity. He also discusses his campaign for Secretary of State.  (https://shaneforsos.com/) (@shaneschoeller)(https://greenecountymo.gov/about/bio.php?id=412)   MORNING NEWS DUMP: St. Louis City government is setting up a fund to pay for residents' late property taxes, fees to get license plates, and to pay for auto insurance. They're planning on setting aside over $300,000 for the loan program. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/06/14/city-board-approves-loan-program-personal-property-tax-automobile-tag-fees-auto-insurance-premiums/?tbref=hp Speaker Mike Johnson talks about the economic goals of the GOP and Trump. Story here: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4718970-johnson-trump-gop-plot-ambitious-agenda-hinged-on-total-control-of-government/ Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville on pushback regarding lawfare. Story here: https://www.alreporter.com/2024/06/14/tuberville-pledges-to-stall-biden-nominations-citing-lawfare/ Kamala Harris comments on Supreme Court ruling that rejected a legal challenge to the abortion pill mifepristone. Story here: https://fox59.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-abortion-rights/ The UFL is concerned about attendance at their Championship Game this Sunday at 4pm at The Dome. It's the Birmingham Stallions facing the San Antonio Brahmas. Many tickets are still available. Cardinals wrapped up their homestand with a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. They start a 7-game road trip this afternoon in Chicago with the first of 3 against the Cubs at Wrigley Field at 1:20pm.  NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 06-14-24 Camellia Peterson and Savanna Zelada-Rodas from Americans For Prosperity-MO talk about Bidenomics and today's special gas price rollback event at the MotoMart in Pacific, MO. AFP-MO will lower the gas price to $2.07 this afternoon at the MotoMart at 279 N. Payne St. in Pacific, MO, just off I-44. It'll be available for the first 200 cars from 2-4pm. (https://americansforprosperity.org/) (https://americansforprosperity.actcentr.com/)(https://www.missourispeaks.com) (@AFPMissouri)  MORNING NEWS DUMP: St. Louis City government is setting up a fund to pay for residents' late property taxes, fees to get license plates, and to pay for auto insurance. They're planning on setting aside over $300,000 for the loan program. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/06/14/city-board-approves-loan-program-personal-property-tax-automobile-tag-fees-auto-insurance-premiums/?tbref=hp Speaker Mike Johnson talks about the economic goals of the GOP and Trump. Story here: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4718970-johnson-trump-gop-plot-ambitious-agenda-hinged-on-total-control-of-government/ Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville on pushback regarding lawfare. Story here: https://www.alreporter.com/2024/06/14/tuberville-pledges-to-stall-biden-nominations-citing-lawfare/ Kamala Harris comments on Supreme Court ruling that rejected a legal challenge to the abortion pill mifepristone. Story here: https://fox59.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-abortion-rights/ The UFL is concerned about attendance at their Championship Game this Sunday at 4pm at The Dome. It's the Birmingham Stallions facing the San Antonio Brahmas. Many tickets are still available. We discuss Father's Day this Sunday and also the UFL Championship Game at The Dome at 4pm. NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you want high school boys playing sports against your daughter? What do you think about your daughter having to play against grown men if she plays sports in college?It's just reality that male athletes are usually bigger, stronger, and faster than women. It's basic biology. Forcing women to compete in those situations often places them at much greater risk for injuries. And allowing men on women's teams also robs some women of the opportunity to compete at all.But Democrats and their activist friends ignore the science and insist it's discrimination to keep men out of women's sports if those men "identify" as women.Today, Sara welcomes Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is passionate about restoring sanity to sports in this area. And he's frustrated by the politics on this issue. His effort to protect women and women's sports was voted down in the Senate by 50 Democrats and one Republican.And Tuberville is no stranger to this issue. He coached college football at the highest levels for decades and is aware of the obvious advantages men have on the field and on the court.Sara and Sen. Tuberville also discuss President Biden's blatantly unconstitutional "forgiveness" of student debt by moving the bill to taxpayers who never took out those loans.And Tuberville explains why Senate Democrats need to let the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas takes place and does not short-circuit the constitutional process.Please visit our great sponsors:Goldcohttp://saralikesgold.comGet your free gold kit today and learn how to get $10,000 in bonus silver. Zbioticshttps://zbiotics.com/radioGet 15% off your first order when you use code RADIO at checkout.  Time Stamps:0:05 Girls sports are back in the news8:55 Sentaor Tuberville joins the Sara Carter Show10:24 Inside the Swamp13:58 How is this even a debate?15:23 They have dumbed down our country18:29 How do Democrats even defend this?22:06 Biden Student Debt Scam23:26 Mayorkas Trial in the Senate26:03 We could lose it all

History shows the State of the Union address rarely provides presidents with a lasting bounce in the polls so, while Joe Biden may have been hoping for one after his widely praised speech, that it didn't happen is not a surprise. It's also not a surprise that the coverage around it and the cringey GOP response from Alabama Sen. Katie Britt fit the new normal: political journalism as sports coverage.Next up, with the pandemic in the rear-view mirror, office life for white collar workers has changed. While work from home has been scaled way back, most workers are not in the office 5 days a week and they like it that way. But, is it good for careers, companies, or workers?Finally, as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day, we dig up a poll from 1994 that shows a majority of Americans just aren't that green.

It's been nearly a week since President Joe Biden delivered his powerful State of the Union address, and while many Americans have moved on to other topics, there's one aspect of the evening that continues to generate buzz: Alabama Sen. Katie Britt's unhinged GOP response. According to Republican insiders, Britt's rebuttal had members of her own party "losing it," and the fallout from her bizarre performance shows no signs of abating. On Monday, comedian and political commentator Jon Stewart took his turn at critiquing Britt's response, using his platform on "The Daily Show" to toss a few jabs her way. Stewart, known for his biting wit and incisive commentary, described Britt's rebuttal as "objectively terrible," and expressed his own sense of unease at her insistence that the Republican party "sees you, we hear you, and we stand with you." "If you're going to stand with me, could you stand a little bit further away?" Stewart quipped, drawing laughter from his studio audience. He then went on to imagine a hypothetical scenario in which one of Britt's children might have stumbled into the kitchen during the filming of her menacing video, only to apologize for not realizing "you were losing your fucking mind. I'll come back when the Zannies kick in." Stewart's comments highlight the general sense of disbelief and confusion that has surrounded Britt's response since it aired. Many viewers were taken aback by the senator's intense demeanor and seemingly unhinged rhetoric, which stood in stark contrast to the measured and optimistic tone of Biden's address. Even some members of Britt's own party have reportedly expressed their dismay at her performance, with one anonymous Republican strategist telling Politico that the response was "a disaster." But while much of the attention has focused on Britt's overall demeanor and delivery, Stewart argues that one key part of her response has been largely overlooked. Specifically, he points to a moment when Britt told all the parents and grandparents listening to "get into the arena," encouraging them to "never forget: we are steeped in the blood of patriots who overthrew the most powerful empire in the world." "Two things," said Stewart, visibly perplexed. "One: Who smiles when they say the line 'steeped in the blood of patriots'? And number two: This is just one more entry in the Republican mythology that they are the inheritors of the American revolutionary tradition. That they are somehow more American-y than non-Republican Americans." Stewart's comments touch on a larger issue that has been simmering beneath the surface of American politics for years: the idea that one party or ideology is somehow more "American" than the others. This notion has been particularly prominent in conservative circles, where politicians and pundits often position themselves as the true defenders of American values and traditions while casting their opponents as un-American or even treasonous. To illustrate this point, Stewart showed a montage of clips featuring various Republican figures declaring themselves and their supporters to be "real" Americans and the "real America." The implication, of course, is that anyone who doesn't subscribe to their particular brand of conservatism is somehow less American, or even anti-American. "What is it about the Republican party that makes it American-er than the rest of us?" Stewart wondered aloud. "Sure, they like to bring up the Constitution a lot, but they also have a pretty liberal understanding of its words—like when Donald Trump says that it gives him the legal right to murder his political rivals in cold blood and not have to face any consequences." Stewart's point is a serious one, despite the humorous way in which he makes it. The idea that any one party or ideology has a monopoly on patriotism or American values is not only false, but also deeply corrosive to the fabric of our democracy. It suggests that those who disagree with us politically are not just wrong, but actively un-American, and therefore unworthy of the basic rights and freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution. This kind of rhetoric has become all too common in recent years, particularly on the right. From claims that Democrats want to "destroy America" to accusations of treason against anyone who criticizes the president, the language of patriotism has been weaponized in ways that are both divisive and dangerous. Stewart sees this trend as part of a larger problem with the way some Republicans, including Trump and Britt, approach the very idea of America and what it means to be an American. "Remember 'We the people'?" he asked, referring to the famous opening words of the Constitution. "You know there's more words after that, right?" The point, of course, is that the Constitution is not just a collection of buzzwords and catchphrases to be trotted out whenever it's politically convenient. It's a complex and nuanced document that lays out a system of government based on checks and balances, individual rights, and the rule of law. To selectively quote from it or twist its meaning to suit one's own political agenda is to do a disservice to the very principles upon which our nation was founded. Ultimately, Stewart argues, this is the fundamental problem with the kind of blind loyalty and unquestioning support that some Republicans show for figures like Trump and Britt, even when they spout nonsense or advocate for positions that are clearly at odds with American values and traditions. "If you want to love Trump, love him," Stewart said. "Go to the rallies, buy the sneakers. You want to give him absolute power? You want him to be the leader über alles? You want him to have the right of kings? You do you. But stop framing it as patriotism because the one thing you cannot say is that Donald Trump is following the tradition of the Founders. He is advocating for complete and total presidential immunity… that is monarchy shit." Stewart's point is a powerful one, and it speaks to the dangers of conflating political ideology with patriotism. The idea that any one leader or party has the right to wield unchecked power, free from the constraints of the law or the will of the people, is antithetical to the very principles upon which our nation was founded. It's the kind of thinking that led to the American Revolution in the first place, as colonists fought to free themselves from the tyranny of a monarchy that claimed absolute authority over their lives and liberties. "It's your right to support it," Stewart said of Trump's vision of an all-powerful presidency. "But just do me a favor for historical accuracy: Next time you want to dress up at the rallies, wear the right fucking colored coats." With that, he flashed an illustration of several British Redcoats, the very symbol of the oppressive regime that the American colonists fought to overthrow. The implication is clear: those who blindly support leaders like Trump and Britt, who claim to embody American values while advocating for positions that are fundamentally at odds with them, are not the true heirs of the American revolutionary tradition. They are, in fact, closer to the very forces that the Founders fought against - the forces of tyranny, oppression, and unchecked power. It's a sobering message, but one that feels particularly relevant in today's polarized political climate. As we continue to grapple with the challenges facing our nation, from economic inequality to racial injustice to the ongoing threat of authoritarianism, it's more important than ever to remember the true meaning of patriotism - not blind loyalty to any one leader or party, but a deep and abiding commitment to the principles of freedom, equality, and democracy that have always been at the heart of the American experiment. Thanks for listening to Quiet Please. Remember to like and share wherever you get your podcasts.

The Republicans should be mortified. In fact, by all accounts, they are. Rolling Stone featured an entire article quoting their reactions to Alabama Sen. Katie Britt's embarrassing response to the president's State of the Union speech. Describing the speech as “feeling more like a rejected audition tape for a supporting role on ‘Grey's Anatomy,'” delivered from a kitchen in Alabama, the magazine recounted being “inundated, sometimes completely unprompted, with messages from longtime GOP operatives, right-leaning pollsters, conservative Capitol Hill staff, MAGA lawyers, and even some senior members of Trump's own 2024 campaign absolutely torching Britt's absurdly overdramatic rebuttal.” As Charlie...Article Link

In our news wrap Sunday, cease-fire talks in the Israel-Hamas war remained stalled as efforts to increase aid to Gaza by sea continued, Alabama Sen. Katie Britt responded to criticism about a misleading story she told in her response to Biden's State of the Union address, and the U.S. military airlifted non-essential embassy personnel out of Haiti's capital amid escalating gang violence. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Sunday, cease-fire talks in the Israel-Hamas war remained stalled as efforts to increase aid to Gaza by sea continued, Alabama Sen. Katie Britt responded to criticism about a misleading story she told in her response to Biden's State of the Union address, and the U.S. military airlifted non-essential embassy personnel out of Haiti's capital amid escalating gang violence. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In this late night installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew reacts to President Biden's State of the Union speech and Alabama Sen. Katie Britt's rebuttal. Both put top 2024 campaign issue front and center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've had all good martinis and all crazy martinis this week. So it makes sense that Jim and Greg close the week with all bad martinis as they assess President Biden's State of the Union address and the Republican response. First, they note that Biden responded to criticism that he often comes off as low energy and mentally meandering by showing up angry, talking quickly, and turning the speech into more of a convention address than what the event is supposed to be. But Jim says if the Biden team was trying to invigorate the left-wing base, it may have helped him politically. They also highlight his inappropriate trash talking of the Supreme Court and his fiction over deficit spending.Then, they take aim at Biden's ill-conceived idea of building a pier on or near the Gaza coast to bring in humanitarian relief. And while Biden says there will be no American "boots on the ground," if they're anywhere close, this is a very bad idea. Jim also asserts that this move is simply Biden's efforts to win back Muslim voters in Michigan. Finally, they're less than thrilled with the GOP performance on Thursday. They discuss the excellent content in the official response from Alabama Sen. Katie Britt but debate whether the emotional delivery was effective. Moreover, given the late start to the Biden speech, Jim suspects the nation's opinion of the Republicans will be based more on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's disruptions of Biden than the actual response.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.com/martiniStay connected with the Patriot Power Solar Generator 2000X on sale now.  

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer joins "The View" to react to President Biden's State of the Union address and says it showed that "America is strong and Biden is strong." In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts weigh in on whether President Biden delivered with his State of the Union address, what they thought of the GOP's rebuttal by Alabama Sen. Katie Britt and they discuss revelations from a new book on the history of the Oscars ahead of the awards show Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James T and Producer Aaron share the Good (not much), The Bad (very much) and The Ugly (her name is Laken, not Lincoln, Mr. President) from Joe Biden's State of the Union Address as well as Alabama Sen. Katie Britt's GOP response.

This hour, Scoot reviews President Biden's State of the Union Address and Alabama Sen. Katie Britt's rebuutal.

The Senate approved hundreds of military promotions after Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville ended a monthslong blockade of nominations over a Pentagon abortion policy.

Today's 20-min top headline news brief includes: -Newsmax host Rob Schmitt breaks down President Bidens meeting with Xi Jinping. [Rob Schmitt Tonight] -Ohio Sen. JD Vance: "If we don't go back on this guy's polices were going to wake up one day and realize we don't have much of country." [Eric Bolling The Balance] -Florida Rep. Byron Donalds: "Alejandro Mayorkas absolutely sucks." [Eric Bolling The Balance] -A very late night for the Senate, Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville encourages Republicans NOT to join Democrats on a resolution to end his hold on senior military promotions and nominations. [American Agenda] -GOP Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy dresses down a CNN reporter. Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at www.Newsmax.com/listen Download the free NEWSMAX app at www.newsmaxtv.com/app or go to www.NewsmaxTV.com to watch the real news!  Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jim and Greg as they welcome former Texas Rep. Will Hurd's realization that he has no chance at the GOP presidential nomination and is dropping out. They also rip former NSA and CIA Director Gen. Michael Hayden for responding to a call for Sen. Tommy Tuberville to be removed from a Senate committee assignment (presumably over his hold on military nominations over abortion policy) by asking whether Tuberville ought to be removed from the human race. Finally, they scratch their heads as the White House called a press lid before noon on Tuesday, meaning President Biden would not be in public for the rest of the day, and the White House feed on X was chattering about combatting junk fees and excessive credit card fees. Timestamps:0:35 - Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd ends GOP presidential bid.6:51 - Former NSA and CIA Director Gen. Michael Hayden suggests Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville should be removed from "the human race."12:39 - Tone-deaf White House keeps Biden under wraps, feed on X focuses on issues like junk fees.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.

Join Jim and Greg for debate reaction and a whole lot more today. Before serving up the martinis, they're glad to see the U.S. Senate unanimously returning to the previous dress code expected on the Senate floor. Then, they cheer Alabama Sen. Katie Britt for calling out the media for their lack of interest in the horrific reality faced by countless women and children as they illegally come to America. From repeated rapes to drownings to staying indebted to the cartels after arriving, Sen. Britt says it's a far cry from the American Dream. Then they dissect the second GOP debate held Wednesday night at the Reagan Library in California - from the strongest moments to the chaotic crosstalk to some extremely lame jokes. Finally, they express frustration as Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs hands over power for a few hours but never tells the public why she's doing it.Please visit our great sponsors:4Patriothttps://4Patriots.comUse code MARTINI to get 10% off your purchase.

Join Jim and Greg for debate reaction and a whole lot more today. Before serving up the martinis, they’re glad to see the U.S. Senate unanimously returning to the previous dress code expected on the Senate floor. Then, they cheer Alabama Sen. Katie Britt for calling out the media for their lack of interest in […]

Hundreds of other military promotions remain stalled amid Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockade.

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Sept. 21 at 6:40 a.m. CT: WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is returning to Washington for a whirlwind one-day visit. This time, Zelenskyy will face the Republicans now questioning the flow of American dollars that for 19 months has kept his troops in the fight against Russian forces. Zelenskyy on Thursday will meet with President Joe Biden at the White House, speak with U.S. military leaders at the Pentagon and stop at Capitol Hill to talk privately with Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and the Senate. It's Zelenskyy's second visit to Washington since Russia invaded and comes as Biden's request to Congress for another $24 billion for Ukraine is hanging in the balance. Detroit carmakers are announcing more layoffs that they blame on fallout from the United Auto Workers strike. General Motors said Wednesday it idled a plant in Kansas with 2,000 workers because they don't have auto parts to work with. The plant that makes those parts is on strike. And Stellantis, the maker of Jeep and Chrysler, says it expects to lay off more than 300 workers in Ohio and Indiana. The layoff are adding to tension just two days before the UAW is expected to call for expanding its strike, which right now is limited to three vehicle-assembly plants. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says it's granting temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans already in the country. The move Wednesday to give Venezuelans who arrived in the country as of July 31 temporary protected status essentially makes it easier and faster for them to get authorization to work. That's been a key demand of Democratic mayors and governors struggling to care for an increased number of migrants in their care. Venezuelans account for a large number of the migrants who've been arriving in the country in recent years. Eagle Pass, Texas, has announced a state of emergency over what it calls a “severe undocumented immigrant surge." NEW YORK (AP) — A growing number of Americans are finding it difficult to afford insurance on their homes, a problem only expected to worsen because insurers and lawmakers have underestimated the impact of climate change, a new report says. A report from the non-profit First Street Foundation released Wednesday says states such as California, Florida and Louisiana, which are prone to wildfires and damaging storms and flooding, are likely to see the most dramatic increases in premiums. But the fire that destroyed the Hawaiian community of Lahaina, as well as the historic flooding in Vermont and Maine, are recent examples of events that could drive up insurance costs for homeowners in other states. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed Gen. CQ Brown as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, putting him in place to succeed Gen. Mark Milley when he retires at the end of the month. Brown's confirmation on a 83-11 vote, months after President Joe Biden nominated him for the post, comes as Democrats try to maneuver around holds placed on hundreds of nominations by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville over the Pentagon's abortion policy. The Senate is also expected to confirm Gen. Randy George to be Army Chief of Staff and Gen. Eric Smith as commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps this week. The AL West contenders all win, the Rays waste a chance to cut into the Orioles lead, the Twins are on the verge of a title and the Brewers pad their division lead. LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams has resigned, saying he needs to tend to his health and his family. Williams' resignation comes just two games into his second season. In a statement, Williams thanked the Bears and their front office and ownership, and vowed to coach again. He missed last week's loss at Tampa Bay for what the team said were personal reasons after working the opener against Green Bay. Coach Matt Eberflus called the defense in Williams' absence and figures to do so again when the Bears visit Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. CT: WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged for the second time in its past three meetings, a sign that it's moderating its fight against inflation as price pressures have eased. But Fed officials also signaled that they expect to raise rates once more this year. Consumer inflation has dropped from a year-over-year peak of 9.1% in June 2022 to 3.7%. Yet it's still well above the Fed's 2% target, and its policymakers made clear that they aren't close to declaring victory over the worst bout of inflation in 40 years. The Fed's latest decision left its benchmark rate at about 5.4%, the result of 11 rate hikes it unleashed beginning in March 2022. WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have clashed with Attorney General Merrick Garland, accusing him of the “weaponization” of its work under President Joe Biden. The Republicans used a routine oversight hearing on Wednesday to grill Garland about a special prosecutor's investigation of the president's son, Hunter Biden. Garland's appearance comes at an unprecedented moment in the Justice Department's history. The department is overseeing two cases against Donald Trump, the first former president to face criminal charges, and another against the sitting president's son. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has announced that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and is restarting a website allowing Americans to again order up to four free tests per household. It is aiming to prevent possible shortages during a rise in coronavirus cases that has typically come during colder months. The Department of Health and Human Services says orders can be placed at COVIDTests.gov starting Sept. 25, and that no-cost tests will be delivered for free by the United States Postal Service. Twelve manufacturers in seven states have been awarded funding and will produce 200 million over-the-counter tests to replenish federal stockpiles for government use, in addition to producing enough tests to meet demand for tests ordered online. UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ukraine's president is accusing Russia of undermining all norms of war and the United Nations Charter. The allegation was aired Wednesday at a meeting of the U.N. Security Council. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the council that his proposal to end the 19-month war starts with adherence to the charter that ensures the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all 193 U.N. member nations. He stressed that restoration of all Ukrainian territory is the key to peace. Before the meeting started, there was intense speculation about whether Zelenskyy and Russia's top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, would clash, speak or totally avoid each other. But no confrontation happened because Zelenskyy left the council soon after his address. NEW YORK (AP) — The nationwide surge in book bannings continues. The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022. School libraries had long been the predominant target, but in 2023 reports have been near-equally divided between schools and libraries open to the general public, the ALA announced Wednesday. The ALA released its numbers in advance of its annual banned books week, Oct. 1-7, when libraries highlight challenged works. Budweiser parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev announced Wednesday that its iconic Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened using a common, yet controversial, procedure that has drawn the ire of animal activists. The brewer said in a statement that the change was made earlier this year, stressing that the safety of the horses was a “top priority.” The statement coincided with an announcement that it had obtained an animal welfare certification for the horses, as well as the dalmatians that serve as their companions. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, led protests and mounted a nationwide ad campaign, with billboards depicting the horses reading “Severed Tails: Cruelty to Clydesdales.” WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he won't give up in trying to pass a conservative bill to prevent a government shutdown. The California Republican is confronted with dwindling time and no sure support from his hard-right flank to avert a shutdown by the end of the month. McCarthy said Wednesday he still has time. Other lawmakers aren't so sure and are looking at other options. McCarthy is trying to pass a temporary bill including 8% cuts to many government services. Hard-line conservatives want more cuts. Even if McCarthy is able to pass the bill, it would be rejected by the Democratic-held Senate, which is working with Republicans on other plans. Kraft Heinz is recalling more than 83,000 cases of individually-wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices because part of the wrapper could stick to the slice and become a choking hazard. The company says one of its wrapping machines developed a temporary issue that makes it possible for a thin strip of film to remain on the slice even after it's been removed from the wrapper. The machine has since been fixed. Kraft Heinz says it initiated the recall after it received several consumer complaints, but no injuries or serious health issues have been reported. ATLANTA (AP) — An author's clash with a Georgia school district over a brief mention of homosexuality in a presentation highlights the reach of conservatives' push for what what they call parents' rights. Author Marc Tyler Nobleman at first complied with a request not to mention that the son of Batman's co-creator was gay but then rebelled. He and LGBTQ+ advocates say the Forsyth County district in suburban Atlanta was wrong. The district says schools shouldn't engage in such discussions without parents knowing in advance. It's just one example of how schools are censoring LGBTQ+ themes even in states that don't have specific laws banning such talk. MADRID (AP) — Most of Spain's World Cup-winning players have ended their boycott of the women's national team after the government intervened to help shape an agreement to make immediate structural changes at the country's soccer federation. Only two players opted to leave the team's training camp after receiving guarantees from the government that they would not be sanctioned. The rest stayed after being told that some of their demands for reform would be met. The federation soon fired its general secretary to meet one of those demands. Players had reported to camp on Tuesday after being picked by new coach Montse Tomé against their will on Monday in the latest twist in the crisis that has engulfed Spanish soccer. WASHINGTON (AP) — Parents whose kids bought virtual gear without their knowledge on the popular Fortnite video game could soon be able to get a refund. U.S. regulators are starting to notify more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation as part of a legal settlement with Fortnite's maker, Epic Games Inc. The Federal Trade Commission announced late last year that Epic Games would pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children's privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is a senior producer for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Lee Enterprises produces many national, regional and sports podcasts. Learn more here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 -  Happy Thursday! Here's what Nick Reed covers this morning: Is the deep state stepping in and telling Joe Biden to not run for re-election? David Ignatius, a Washington Post associate editor, and is also a top member of the Democratic media elite. He has a new opinion piece, "President Biden should not run again in 2024." As House Republicans intend to launch an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden, Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is skeptical anything will ever come of it. Senator Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced new legislation this week to implement a federal cap on credit card interest rates.

Hour 2 -  Local attorney Kristi Fulnecky joins Nick Reed this hour: The Biden impeachment inquiry. Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is skeptical anything will ever come of the Biden impeachment inquiry. Sen. Mitt Romney announced Wednesday that he will not run for reelection to the Senate and called for a “new generation of leaders.” Then-Vice President Biden slammed President Obama as having "no grace" after Hunter Biden suggested the president plagiarized his father's speeches, according to 2010 emails from Hunter's laptop. Democrat candidate Susanna Gibson use to post videos of her and husband performing sex acts, and Dems don't bat an eye. Meanwhile, Rep. Lauren Boebert was escorted out of a “Beetlejuice” musical in downtown Denver for singing and Democrats are having a field day.

On today's program, sponsored by HII, Sam Bendett of the Center for Naval Analyses discusses Ukraine's battlefield gains, how Russia is adapting its capabilities including jamming to counter Western weapons in Ukrainian hands, how changes in leadership pin both sides will impact the war, Russia's big drone jamboree, and the implications of an Azerbaijani attack on Armenia; and Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners discusses factors that are negatively impacting defense stock values including Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville's holds on military promotions and assignments, the Poland's military modernization, and a look at the week ahead with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

The Constitution assigns to the Senate the power to approve the president's nominations of officers of the United States. This includes general and flag officers at the Defense Department. But this year, Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville has held up all the promotions, including to some of the highest jobs in the military. Nick Schifrin discussed the hold with retired Admiral Mike Mullen. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Constitution assigns to the Senate the power to approve the president's nominations of officers of the United States. This includes general and flag officers at the Defense Department. But this year, Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville has held up all the promotions, including to some of the highest jobs in the military. Nick Schifrin discussed the hold with retired Admiral Mike Mullen. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Christina Musson joins the show to discuss the heated conversation between Nathan Magsig & Gary Bredefeld that happened on the air this morning. Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions, forcing less experienced leaders into top jobs and raising concerns at the Pentagon about military readiness. In a televised address to the nation on Sunday, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky explained that bringing that fight back into Russian territory is “inevitable” and that attacks on Moscow are “absolutely fair.” The president's comments came just hours after three Ukrainian drones were deployed to Moscow in what the Russian defense ministry condemned as an “attempted terrorist attack.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. JD Vance talks to Clay and Buck about the Biden DOJ's unprecedented attack on law and order and the war in Ukraine. DeSantis tells Clay he would consider RFK Jr. to run the CDC or FDA, but not for VP. Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville joins C&B to talk about the Trump prosecutions and his NIL legislation. Buckle up for a bonkers prudential election.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1Extreme heat in Southern Europe affecting tourism / (MB) https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/07/18/heat-threatens-to-upend-european-tourism?Phoenix break 1974 heat record / (NYT) https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/us/phoenix-heat-record.html?Illegal border crossings into U.S. by asylum seekers is down / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/07/19/1188438846/illegal-border-crossings-are-down-one-big-reason-why-is-now-part-of-a-court-fighErick  Cordero Giorgana discusses the Alaska Policy Forum's Mark Janus event in Wasilla tonight at 6 PM /  Register at https://wfwasilla.eventbrite.comExperts warn Artificial Intelligence is a threat to society and human extinction / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ai-prodigy-warns-lawmakers-chinas-ambitions-chinas-apollo-projectHOUR 2Why did the U.S. soldier cross into the North Korean demilitarized zone / (CBS News) https://www.cbsnews.com/video/us-soldier-detained-in-north-korea-was-facing-disciplinary-actions-officials-say/Anchorage Assembly leadership is requesting Mayor Dave Bronson's administration answer questions regarding an April 4 Election complaint filed by a former member of his administration / (ADN) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/07/19/assembly-hold-work-session-regarding-challenge-anchorage-election/Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., of the House Armed Services Committee details how China threatens higher education and technology advancements in the U.S. on ‘America Reports.' / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/politics/john-kerry-comes-up-empty-china-climate-talksTom overviews how China is a threat "Emails show a top city director emailed Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson's former chief of staff a newly created internal security policy, hours before she used it to challenge the city's April 4 election." / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2023/07/18/anchorage-it-director-emailed-mayor-bronsons-former-top-aide-a-newly-crafted-internal-policy-she-then-used-to-challenge-election/Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan said Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville's holds on military promotions are his “right,” and called for compromise to resolve the blockade / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/politics/2023/07/18/sullivan-says-alabama-senator-has-the-right-to-hold-up-military-promotions-over-abortion-policy/

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville block military promotions due to an abortion policy that would see tax payers pay for service members flights to pro-abortion states.

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville block military promotions due to an abortion policy that would see tax payers pay for service members flights to pro-abortion states.

For the first time in over a century, the U.S. Marine Corps will not have a permanent leader. Current Marine Corps Commandant David Berger is required to retire on Monday, but due to a hold on hundreds of military promotions by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville, there is no confirmed replacement. If this continues, other branches will face the same problem soon. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For the first time in over a century, the U.S. Marine Corps will not have a permanent leader. Current Marine Corps Commandant David Berger is required to retire on Monday, but due to a hold on hundreds of military promotions by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville, there is no confirmed replacement. If this continues, other branches will face the same problem soon. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down:   Reporter Mary Margaret Olohan and Tim Kennedy breakdown the border chaos from El Paso, Texas hours before Title 42 ends Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Republican, once again stymied his Democrat colleagues from approving nearly 200 promotions for military generals and flag officers—while also picking […]

On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Reporter Mary Margaret Olohan and Tim Kennedy breakdown the border chaos from El Paso, Texas hours before Title 42 ends Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Republican, once again stymied his Democrat colleagues from approving nearly 200 promotions for military generals and flag officers—while also picking up an ally in his ongoing dispute with the Pentagon over its new abortion policy. Rob Bluey's article: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/05/11/tuberville-keeps-pressure-on-pentagon-to-rescind-illegal-immoral-abortion-policy/Disney's shares drop Former President Donald Trump joined CNN for a town hall in New Hampshire Wednesday night Relevant LinksColorado Wants to Force Her To Create LGBTQ Wedding Websites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfk1q-EXNDE Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcastsSign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jim and Greg as they applaud Alabama Sen. Katie Britt and her staff for discovering that U.S. Marshals were told not to arrest demonstrators outside the home of Supreme Court justices over last year's leaked abortion ruling, even though they were clearly violating federal law. They also dive into the debate over whether the Nashville killer's manifesto ought to be made public after the police say it will not be released while the investigation is active. What are the considerations for and against making it available? Finally, they sigh at another depressing poll, as Americans overwhelmingly think the federal government spends too much money but also strongly believe it spends too little on several key drivers of spending.Please visit our great sponsors:Liver Healthhttps://checkyourliver.com/martiniFor a free presentation on the warning signs of fatty liver and how Liver Health can help check out CheckYourLiver.com/MARTINI

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville joins us to talk about his take on the new Congressional session.The wrap up provides information a succession planning meeting sponsored by The DIRTT Project.Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.

On America's Workforce Radio, North Alabama Area Labor Council Secretary-Treasurer (and Valley Labor Report radio/podcast host) Jacob Morrison  rebukes former Auburn football coach and current Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville for criticizing Millennials' work ethic. From PFFA Pod, the official podcast of the Portland Fire Fighters' Association (IAFF Local 43) a chat with new Behavioral Health Coordinator Tara Stein. And on the Solidarity Center podcast, the rights of workers in the informal waste and recovery sector, who help recycle almost 60 percent of the world's plastic waste. Bonus: The Fight for Better Wages, Hours and Working Conditions on Labor History in 2:00. Please help us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns. #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @AWFUnionPodcast @SolidarityCntr Edited by Patrick Dixon, produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.

Dan Gallagher, Business Manager/Financial Secretary for IBEW Local 38, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the rise of the new IBEW International President Kenneth W. Cooper and the importance of giving a hard day's work on the jobsite.  North Alabama Area Labor Council Secretary-Treasurer Jacob Morrison appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and talked about an op-ed he wrote that rebuked former Auburn football coach and current Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville for criticizing the work ethic of Millenials. Morrison also touched on a paper mill lockout in Alabama.

We have a special episode today. Our mic travelled to the national FFA convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, where we had several conversations with FFA members and an elected official. First, Jennifer Christenberry speaks with Will Aycock on his experience interviewing for a national FFA office. Next, Alabama FFA Executive Secretary, Jared Dyce, catches up with Alabama FFA President, Kellen Lincoln on her new office. Finally, Preston Roberts spends a few minutes with Alabama Sen. Will Barfoot and Alabama FFA members, Levi Knowles and Kylon Garrett. In our wrap up today, Carla Hornady tells us about an exiting new opportunity Alabama Soybean farmer, Wendy Jager, has being named to U.S. Soybean Export Council.Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.

Jack Riccardi takes on today's news with insightful commentary that includes interviews with local and national newsmakers. Today, former U.S. Deputy and writer Jed Babbin is our special guest to help break down the latest from Russia and Ukraine and Jack takes your calls on the days news and hot topics trending including...The left seems to have a meltdown over Alabama Sen. Tuberville equating descendants of enslaved people to criminals deserving of reparations. PayPal now says policy to fine customers for "misinformation" was an error and will not fine users and today is "Columbus Day" or "Indigenous People's Day." Do you still call it "Columbus Day?"

Matt explains the true legacy of Christopher Columbus; Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville spews open racism; Trace Beaulieu of MST3k joins the show; Liz Lee is Democrat of the Day; Kim Crockett’s appearance on Almanac; Scott Jensen’s interview with Minnesota Daily; crime trending downward; Eagan man sentenced for 1/6 crimes.

Former Alabama Sen. Doug Jones, a Democrat who served as the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama under President Clinton, joins Judy Woodruff with some perspective from the Democratic side of the aisle on the FBI search of Trump's residence. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Ali Velshi is joined U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, former Alabama Sen. Doug Jones, former OSHA chief David Michaels, Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, Politico's Betsy Woodruff Swan, and NBC's Morgan Chesky.

In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of the Red Spin Sports podcast, for another edition of the new weekly segment "The Red Spin Report," to discuss the impacts of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic on sports in the US, why so many college football players are committed to playing despite the public health crisis, and the latest worrisome statements from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and newly-elected Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville.

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Omar Ocampo, a researcher with the Institute for Policy Studies, to discuss the new report on inequality.org which he recently co-authored, "Billionaire Wealth vs. Community Health," how a handful of massive corporations managed to accumulate so much wealth in a time of widespread impoverishment, and why establishment Democrats are offering so few solutions for working people.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Tunde Osazua, Coordinator of the the Black Alliance for Peace's U.S. Out of Africa Network and a member of the End SARS Solidarity Network, to discuss the protest outside of the Nigerian embassy in Washington, DC, demanding the disbanding of the country's Special Anti-Robbery Squad, why the notorious unit has generated so much international attention, and how US imperialism offshores its most egregious violence.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of the Red Spin Sports podcast, for another edition of the new weekly segment "The Red Spin Report," to discuss the impacts of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic on sports in the US, why so many college football players are committed to playing despite the public health crisis, and the latest worrisome statements from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and newly-elected Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Kendrick Jackson, Civic and Social Innovation expert, to discuss last night's Verzuz livestream battle between Gucci Mane and Jeezy, how Barack Obama's latest memoir shows he changed himself to fit the political system (rather than vice versa), and why rap music is more likely a reflection of violence in oppressed communities than an instigator of it.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our post-election special. Reaction, analysis and a view from poll watchers in Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, November 3, millions of people across the United States headed to the polls and cast their ballots as part of the 2020 elections. Along with over 100 million people who did early voting, this election is reported to be the largest turnout in 100 years. In a race that turned out to be much closer than had been predicted, Democrats Joe Biden and Kamala Harris faced off against Donald Trump and Mike Pence. As of the time we go on the air, it remains still to early to project a winner in the presidential race. Votes are still being counted in Alaska, Arizona, North Carolina, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine, Georgia and Pennsylvania, according to CNN. Biden holds the lead in the Electoral College at this stage, with 224 votes compared to Trump's 213. A total of 270 Electoral College votes are needed to become President. On Election Night, Trump won a tight race in Florida, bumped up by the Latino vote in Miami Dade County, where large Cuban and Venezuelan exile communities live. There, Trump won 51.2 percent of votes compared to Biden's 47.8. In Florida, Latinos make up 19 percent of all of the state's voters, according to Al Jazeera. In contrast, in Arizona, Latino voters favored Biden by nearly 2-1, with Trump barely making a dent. In Wisconsin, with more than 90 percent of votes counted, Biden holds a narrow lead over Trump. In Nevada, with 85 percent of the votes counted, Biden leads by less than a percentage point. Now, all eyes are on Michigan, where the clerk of Wayne County (a key suburb) says they are counting votes, with no foreseeable end in sight. Pennsylvania, a state which Trump falsely claimed he had won, is just beginning to count hundreds of thousands of early votes mailed in that are expected to be heavily in favor of Biden. Aside from the presidential race, a number of important developments have taken place. In the Senate race, as of Wednesday morning, Republicans are in the lead with 47 seats compared with the Democrats 45 seats. 51 seats are needed to form a majority. Republicans appear poised to maintain a narrow Senate majority after winning a number of tight races and with others remaining too close to call. The Republicans currently hold a 53-47 seat majority. Democrats need to win four seats to flip the Senate after Alabama Sen. Doug Jones lost to Republican Tommy Tuberville. Democrats have picked up a seat in Colorado, with John Hickenlooper defeating Republican Sen. Cory Gardner, and one in Arizona, with Democrat Mark Kelly, a former astronaut, beating GOP Sen. Martha McSally. Meanwhile, all four progressive congresswomen referred to as The Squad have all won reelection in the House of Representatives. They include Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn, Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. Our guests are Dr. Robin Kelley, Bill Gallegos, Phoebe Jones Schellenberg and Tara Galatt. Dr. Robin Kelley is the Gary B. Nash Endowed Chair in U.S. History at UCLA. He is the author of several books, including Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination, Yo Mamas DisFunktional: Fighting the Culture Wars in Urban America, and Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original. Bill Gallegos is a longtime Chicano Liberation and Environmental Justice activist. He is the author of "The Sunbelt Strategy and Chicano Liberation, and Reflections on The Green Economy." Phoebe Jones is a women's rights campaigner in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Shes a Quaker, a mother and has a PhD in physical education. She was a poll monitor for the Poor Peoples Campaign " A National Call for Moral Revival, covering a polling station in her neighborhood. Tara Galatt served as a poll monitor in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for the 2020 elections. She is based in New Jersey.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our post-election special. Reaction, analysis and a view from poll watchers in Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, November 3, millions of people across the United States headed to the polls and cast their ballots as part of the 2020 elections. Along with over 100 million people who did early voting, this election is reported to be the largest turnout in 100 years. In a race that turned out to be much closer than had been predicted, Democrats Joe Biden and Kamala Harris faced off against Donald Trump and Mike Pence. As of the time we go on the air, it remains still to early to project a winner in the presidential race. Votes are still being counted in Alaska, Arizona, North Carolina, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine, Georgia and Pennsylvania, according to CNN. Biden holds the lead in the Electoral College at this stage, with 224 votes compared to Trump's 213. A total of 270 Electoral College votes are needed to become President. On Election Night, Trump won a tight race in Florida, bumped up by the Latino vote in Miami Dade County, where large Cuban and Venezuelan exile communities live. There, Trump won 51.2 percent of votes compared to Biden's 47.8. In Florida, Latinos make up 19 percent of all of the state's voters, according to Al Jazeera. In contrast, in Arizona, Latino voters favored Biden by nearly 2-1, with Trump barely making a dent. In Wisconsin, with more than 90 percent of votes counted, Biden holds a narrow lead over Trump. In Nevada, with 85 percent of the votes counted, Biden leads by less than a percentage point. Now, all eyes are on Michigan, where the clerk of Wayne County (a key suburb) says they are counting votes, with no foreseeable end in sight. Pennsylvania, a state which Trump falsely claimed he had won, is just beginning to count hundreds of thousands of early votes mailed in that are expected to be heavily in favor of Biden. Aside from the presidential race, a number of important developments have taken place. In the Senate race, as of Wednesday morning, Republicans are in the lead with 47 seats compared with the Democrats 45 seats. 51 seats are needed to form a majority. Republicans appear poised to maintain a narrow Senate majority after winning a number of tight races and with others remaining too close to call. The Republicans currently hold a 53-47 seat majority. Democrats need to win four seats to flip the Senate after Alabama Sen. Doug Jones lost to Republican Tommy Tuberville. Democrats have picked up a seat in Colorado, with John Hickenlooper defeating Republican Sen. Cory Gardner, and one in Arizona, with Democrat Mark Kelly, a former astronaut, beating GOP Sen. Martha McSally. Meanwhile, all four progressive congresswomen referred to as The Squad have all won reelection in the House of Representatives. They include Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn, Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. Our guests are Dr. Robin Kelley, Bill Gallegos, Phoebe Jones Schellenberg and Tara Galatt. Dr. Robin Kelley is the Gary B. Nash Endowed Chair in U.S. History at UCLA. He is the author of several books, including Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination, Yo Mamas DisFunktional: Fighting the Culture Wars in Urban America, and Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original. Bill Gallegos is a longtime Chicano Liberation and Environmental Justice activist. He is the author of "The Sunbelt Strategy and Chicano Liberation, and Reflections on The Green Economy." Phoebe Jones is a women's rights campaigner in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Shes a Quaker, a mother and has a PhD in physical education. She was a poll monitor for the Poor Peoples Campaign " A National Call for Moral Revival, covering a polling station in her neighborhood. Tara Galatt served as a poll monitor in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for the 2020 elections. She is based in New Jersey.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our post-election special. Reaction, analysis and a view from poll watchers in Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, November 3, millions of people across the United States headed to the polls and cast their ballots as part of the 2020 elections. Along with over 100 million people who did early voting, this election is reported to be the largest turnout in 100 years. In a race that turned out to be much closer than had been predicted, Democrats Joe Biden and Kamala Harris faced off against Donald Trump and Mike Pence. As of the time we go on the air, it remains still to early to project a winner in the presidential race. Votes are still being counted in Alaska, Arizona, North Carolina, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine, Georgia and Pennsylvania, according to CNN. Biden holds the lead in the Electoral College at this stage, with 224 votes compared to Trump's 213. A total of 270 Electoral College votes are needed to become President. On Election Night, Trump won a tight race in Florida, bumped up by the Latino vote in Miami Dade County, where large Cuban and Venezuelan exile communities live. There, Trump won 51.2 percent of votes compared to Biden's 47.8. In Florida, Latinos make up 19 percent of all of the state's voters, according to Al Jazeera. In contrast, in Arizona, Latino voters favored Biden by nearly 2-1, with Trump barely making a dent. In Wisconsin, with more than 90 percent of votes counted, Biden holds a narrow lead over Trump. In Nevada, with 85 percent of the votes counted, Biden leads by less than a percentage point. Now, all eyes are on Michigan, where the clerk of Wayne County (a key suburb) says they are counting votes, with no foreseeable end in sight. Pennsylvania, a state which Trump falsely claimed he had won, is just beginning to count hundreds of thousands of early votes mailed in that are expected to be heavily in favor of Biden. Aside from the presidential race, a number of important developments have taken place. In the Senate race, as of Wednesday morning, Republicans are in the lead with 47 seats compared with the Democrats 45 seats. 51 seats are needed to form a majority. Republicans appear poised to maintain a narrow Senate majority after winning a number of tight races and with others remaining too close to call. The Republicans currently hold a 53-47 seat majority. Democrats need to win four seats to flip the Senate after Alabama Sen. Doug Jones lost to Republican Tommy Tuberville. Democrats have picked up a seat in Colorado, with John Hickenlooper defeating Republican Sen. Cory Gardner, and one in Arizona, with Democrat Mark Kelly, a former astronaut, beating GOP Sen. Martha McSally. Meanwhile, all four progressive congresswomen referred to as The Squad have all won reelection in the House of Representatives. They include Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn, Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. Our guests are Dr. Robin Kelley, Bill Gallegos, Phoebe Jones Schellenberg and Tara Galatt. Dr. Robin Kelley is the Gary B. Nash Endowed Chair in U.S. History at UCLA. He is the author of several books, including Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination, Yo Mamas DisFunktional: Fighting the Culture Wars in Urban America, and Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original. Bill Gallegos is a longtime Chicano Liberation and Environmental Justice activist. He is the author of "The Sunbelt Strategy and Chicano Liberation, and Reflections on The Green Economy." Phoebe Jones is a women's rights campaigner in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Shes a Quaker, a mother and has a PhD in physical education. She was a poll monitor for the Poor Peoples Campaign " A National Call for Moral Revival, covering a polling station in her neighborhood. Tara Galatt served as a poll monitor in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for the 2020 elections. She is based in New Jersey.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our post-election special. Reaction, analysis and a view from poll watchers in Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, November 3, millions of people across the United States headed to the polls and cast their ballots as part of the 2020 elections. Along with over 100 million people who did early voting, this election is reported to be the largest turnout in 100 years. In a race that turned out to be much closer than had been predicted, Democrats Joe Biden and Kamala Harris faced off against Donald Trump and Mike Pence. As of the time we go on the air, it remains still to early to project a winner in the presidential race. Votes are still being counted in Alaska, Arizona, North Carolina, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine, Georgia and Pennsylvania, according to CNN. Biden holds the lead in the Electoral College at this stage, with 224 votes compared to Trump's 213. A total of 270 Electoral College votes are needed to become President. On Election Night, Trump won a tight race in Florida, bumped up by the Latino vote in Miami Dade County, where large Cuban and Venezuelan exile communities live. There, Trump won 51.2 percent of votes compared to Biden's 47.8. In Florida, Latinos make up 19 percent of all of the state's voters, according to Al Jazeera. In contrast, in Arizona, Latino voters favored Biden by nearly 2-1, with Trump barely making a dent. In Wisconsin, with more than 90 percent of votes counted, Biden holds a narrow lead over Trump. In Nevada, with 85 percent of the votes counted, Biden leads by less than a percentage point. Now, all eyes are on Michigan, where the clerk of Wayne County (a key suburb) says they are counting votes, with no foreseeable end in sight. Pennsylvania, a state which Trump falsely claimed he had won, is just beginning to count hundreds of thousands of early votes mailed in that are expected to be heavily in favor of Biden. Aside from the presidential race, a number of important developments have taken place. In the Senate race, as of Wednesday morning, Republicans are in the lead with 47 seats compared with the Democrats 45 seats. 51 seats are needed to form a majority. Republicans appear poised to maintain a narrow Senate majority after winning a number of tight races and with others remaining too close to call. The Republicans currently hold a 53-47 seat majority. Democrats need to win four seats to flip the Senate after Alabama Sen. Doug Jones lost to Republican Tommy Tuberville. Democrats have picked up a seat in Colorado, with John Hickenlooper defeating Republican Sen. Cory Gardner, and one in Arizona, with Democrat Mark Kelly, a former astronaut, beating GOP Sen. Martha McSally. Meanwhile, all four progressive congresswomen referred to as The Squad have all won reelection in the House of Representatives. They include Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn, Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. Our guests are Dr. Robin Kelley, Bill Gallegos, Phoebe Jones Schellenberg and Tara Galatt. Dr. Robin Kelley is the Gary B. Nash Endowed Chair in U.S. History at UCLA. He is the author of several books, including Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination, Yo Mamas DisFunktional: Fighting the Culture Wars in Urban America, and Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original. Bill Gallegos is a longtime Chicano Liberation and Environmental Justice activist. He is the author of "The Sunbelt Strategy and Chicano Liberation, and Reflections on The Green Economy." Phoebe Jones is a women's rights campaigner in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Shes a Quaker, a mother and has a PhD in physical education. She was a poll monitor for the Poor Peoples Campaign " A National Call for Moral Revival, covering a polling station in her neighborhood. Tara Galatt served as a poll monitor in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for the 2020 elections. She is based in New Jersey.

In this week's LGBTQ headlines: • Miami Beach Pride gay bashing • Sen. Cory Booker calls out Secretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo on LGBT rights • Newly-elected Alabama Sen. Doug Jones became the latest co-sponsor of The Equality Act citing his son Carson's coming out as affecting his view on LGBTQ rights • Out UK diverTom Daley speaks out against Commonwealth anti-gay laws • Matt Bomer's casting in upcoming film trans-oriented ANYTHING gets boos from transgender community • And Randy Rainbow's latest - “You Can't Stop His Tweets” All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

In this week's LGBTQ headlines: • Miami Beach Pride gay bashing • Sen. Cory Booker calls out Secretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo on LGBT rights • Newly-elected Alabama Sen. Doug Jones became the latest co-sponsor of The Equality Act citing his son Carson's coming out as affecting his view on LGBTQ rights • Out UK diverTom Daley speaks out against Commonwealth anti-gay laws • Matt Bomer's casting in upcoming film trans-oriented ANYTHING gets boos from transgender community • And Randy Rainbow's latest - “You Can't Stop His Tweets” All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

In this week's headlines: • The U.S. Winter Olympic team has it's first openly gay athlete • Illinois' ban on the so-called ‘gay panic' defense has gone into effect • NYC has its first openly gay and HIV+ City Council Speaker • Newly-elected Alabama Sen. Doug Jones' hottie gay son served up serious side-eye at his dad's swearing-in, and the internet loved it • Another judicial nominee from Donald Trump is severely homophobic - what a shock! • Ground-breaking TV series "The Fosters" will come to an end after this season • And Alan Cumming will make history starring in a new CBS drama this season All that and more on this episode of The Randy Report

In this week's headlines: • The U.S. Winter Olympic team has it's first openly gay athlete • Illinois' ban on the so-called ‘gay panic' defense has gone into effect • NYC has its first openly gay and HIV+ City Council Speaker • Newly-elected Alabama Sen. Doug Jones' hottie gay son served up serious side-eye at his dad's swearing-in, and the internet loved it • Another judicial nominee from Donald Trump is severely homophobic - what a shock! • Ground-breaking TV series "The Fosters" will come to an end after this season • And Alan Cumming will make history starring in a new CBS drama this season All that and more on this episode of The Randy Report

President-elect Dobald J. Trump is filling out his cabinet with an interesting cast of people including, more billionaires than any other Commander in Cheif in history. Generals, who are chaning his mind on torture, along with some real hard core Conservatives in A.G. Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions and HHS boss Congressman Tom Price from Georgia who might be at odds with him when it comes to healthcare.Tom Jakson, Joe Henderson and Jim Williams look at what so far could be the most conseratiive group in recent history.There will be change and the boys tell what is likely to be good and what is not likely to be too popular.