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David Graham, former Senator Heidi Heitkamp, and Norm Ornstein join Harry to break down another strange week in Trumpland. Alex Vindman's shocking defeat in Florida's Democratic Senate primary intensified debates about how much appetite the party has for the all-out “Resistance” tactics of Trump 1.0, including impeachment. Meanwhile, the story of the beleaguered USS Abraham Lincoln prompted new criticism of the administration's wartime failings. And finally, what's the deal with Trump's emotional support aide and “human printer,” Natalie Harp? Mentioned in this episode:David's reporting.Norm's podcast.David Frum's article about the "Resistance."Jonathan Chait's article about the "Resistance." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph welcomes Dr. Mimi Syed to discuss the recent report from Brown University's Costs of War Project: “Lethal Precision Without Accountability: Israeli Government ‘Quadcopter' Use in Gaza.” Then, Ralph speaks to Joel McCleary (former Deputy Assistant to President Jimmy Carter and international consultant) about his “Dancing in the Dark” essay series on the strategies that Trump is using to hold onto power at almost any cost.Dr. Mimi Syed is an emergency medicine physician and assistant clinical professor at University of Washington and Washington State University, and a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Syed served in Gaza at both al-Aqsa Hospital and Nasser Hospital, where she documented severe injuries from drone strikes and she has firsthand experience treating civilians targeted by the IDF. She is co-author of the Costs of War Project's new report: Lethal Precision Without Accountability: Israeli Government “Quadcopter” Use in Gaza.A lot of the attention has essentially fallen off from Gaza because of this so-called ceasefire…And the media (Western media) unfortunately is complicit in this—has no interest in covering Gaza, has no interest in covering the ongoing slaughter that's happening in Gaza.Dr. Mimi SyedThe irony of all of this is that the drones and the capabilities that these drones have to shoot and to distinguish between a civilian and a combatant—the whole purpose of this is to mitigate civilian harm. And instead, perversely, they're being used for the opposite. They're being used to target civilians and children. And in the U.N. report, they specifically talk about a soldier describing the experience, saying that it's like a video game. He can be sitting somewhere far away, away from the dangers of a military zone, away from the dangers of combatants, and essentially target whoever he wants, and shoot. And these drones have the capability of distinguishing between a child, an adult, a combatant. And most of these cases that I documented, the child was by themselves. There was no other adult harmed.Dr. Mimi SyedJoel McCleary served as Deputy Assistant to the President during the Carter Administration. As president of the Sawyer-Miller Group he oversaw international strategic advisory work for fourteen prime ministers and presidents. Currently, he is Managing Partner of Four Seasons Ventures, which has conducted in-depth studies for the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security on biodefense. These studies reviewed the emergency powers of the President in the event of a pandemic or major biological weapons attack. He is co-founder of the nonpartisan nonprofit Keep Our Republic.November 3rd is just the prelude to January 3rd—the game (so to speak) is who controls the Speakership. And that is determined by the certified members who are certified by the current House—they will determine who meets on January 3rd. So obviously what Trump does not want (or any President does not want) is there to be an opposing party's Speaker.Joel McClearyWe're not saying that anything is inevitable. We're just saying what is possible if you look at what they're saying and if you look at where they might go if they feel compelled to do so. So NSPM-7 is probably the most frightening aspect of this whole thing. And what's most frightening is how few people have focused on it. All of us need to read these documents at the ACLU (the Brennan Center has done fantastic work). And Mark Medish and I just are appalled that still, in Democratic circles or other circles, we are not yet comprehending the meaning of NSPM-7 and how it threatens each one of us in reality.Joel McClearyNews 8/21/26* This week, another round of primaries were held, most notably in Florida. For progressives, the biggest victory is that of Angie Nixon, a DSA-backed member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing Jacksonville. Nixon trounced her opponent – Alex Vindman, who testified against Trump during the 2019 impeachment effort – winning 56% of the vote to his 44% despite being outspent by a margin of 16 to 1. Forbes reports that in her victory speech, Nixon said “We have proved that everyday people are more powerful than corporations and billionaires…We went up against the political establishment, against millions of dollars of outside spending…and we won. This win was for the little guys and girls…We, the hardworking everyday people of Florida, sent a shock wave to the Washington, D.C., establishment.” Unfortunately, Nixon's candidacy, like that of any statewide Democratic campaign in the Sunshine State, remains a long shot. The last Democrat to win a U.S. Senate seat in Florida was former astronaut Bill Nelson in 2012.* More disappointing were the down-ballot results in these primaries. In the 20th congressional district, a majority-minority district centered on Broward County, Debbie Wasserman Schultz won with 45% of the vote, according to NBC. She defeated four Black candidates, including young progressive Elijah Manley. Wasserman Schultz previously represented the 25th district, but following the Republican-led mid-decade redistricting program carried out in Florida, she opted to seek reelection in this heavily Democratic seat. The Black candidates had tried and failed to consolidate behind a single choice.* And in Florida's 25th congressional district, ultra-zionist incumbent Congressman Jared Moskowitz “warded off” a challenge from his left in the form of Oliver Larkin, a DSA-backed union organizer. Larkin drew substantial media attention, first when he appeared on Fox and, asked about immigration and crime, he demanded accountability for “this pedophile president Donald Trump” and others implicated in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and again during an interview with WPLG Local 10 when Larkin was “faced with genocide denial.” According to the Middle East Eye, Larkin “raised the topic of Israel's genocide in Gaza, pointing to statements and findings from institutions such as the United Nations, Amnesty International and Israeli human rights organisation B'Tselem,” which the interviewer, Glenna Milberg incorrectly dismissed as “factually incorrect.” Larkin “outlined Israel's deliberate targeting of civilians, restrictions on humanitarian aid and attacks on churches, schools and other places of worship,” and Milberg again “interrupted and said his account was ‘factually not correct.'” The Middle East Eye writes that the exchange was then “cut short when Milberg said she was being told they had to wrap up the interview.”* Turning to Texas, NOTUS reports Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico – capitalizing on the acrimonious primary battle between sitting Republican Senator John Cornyn and his victorious primary opponent Texas AG Ken Paxton – has taken the extraordinary step of bringing a Cornyn aide onto his campaign. According to this piece, “Jacob Smith, who worked for Cornyn for five years as a deputy legislative director and policy adviser, is taking on the role of deputy policy director for Talarico's campaign.” In a statement, Smith said that he is “proud” to join Talarico's campaign and that “Instead of playing partisan politics, Talarico speaks to the needs of everyday people who day in and day out work too hard for too little.” Smith also laid into Paxton, calling him “the most corrupt, self-dealing politician in Texas who would sell their futures to the highest contributor just to hold onto power,” and urging “fellow Republicans who know Ken Paxton is unfit to serve in the Senate to finally hold him accountable at the ballot box.” This piece quotes an anonymous “Republican operative” who characterized this kind of “cross-party hire” as “unheard of.” He added that Talarico has a “better chance than any Democrat has had in the state in a very long time.”* In more primary news, last week we discussed the victory of former Hartford, Connecticut Mayor Luke Bronin over 14-term incumbent Congressman John Larson. That same day, the Lever published an exposé of Stephen Mandel, a Connecticut-based billionaire hedge fund manager and Democratic mega-donor who is the “largest bankroller of a nascent political machine promising to ‘redefine' the Democratic Party.” Via two organizations – Majority Democrats and the Bench – Mandel and his wife have funneled tens of millions of dollars to candidates of their choosing in an attempt to form a “new [political] center.” According to this report, Bronin amassed a “sizable war chest,” during his primary challenge against Larson, much of which traces back to Mandel. Not only that, apparently, Bronin “used to be on the payroll of a nonprofit funded by the billionaire,” and his campaign's policy stances reflect the network's preferences and priorities. The Lever notes that, perhaps unsurprisingly, the Mandels did not return their requests for comment.* In more Connecticut news, in the wake of Larson's defeat, local media is beginning to question whether Senator Richard Blumenthal should run for another term in 2028, with WTNH noting that he will be 82 at the end of his current term. While Blumenthal has not formally announced that he will run for a fourth senate term, he did confirm that he has a campaign committee and it is raising money. This piece notes that Blumenthal is the second oldest member of Connecticut's congressional delegation, behind only Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, 83, who represents the state's third congressional district. With the increased scrutiny on aging Democrats, and donors like Stephen Mandel bankrolling primary challenges by younger candidates, Blumenthal's decision of whether or not to run or anoint a successor could prove critical. For his part, Blumenthal is quoted saying “Age is a state of mind…and I am very, very happy doing my job right now, as energetically as I feel is appropriate.”* Senator Blumenthal features prominently in another story this week from a different part of Washington. NOTUS reports that on K Street, lobbyists for the defense industry – literally the military industrial complex – are “girding for aggressive investigations of President Donald Trump's Pentagon and the companies that do business with it,” if the Democrats retake one or both houses of Congress in the midterm elections. This piece emphasizes that Democrats have “spent two years seething that the Trump administration shut Congress out of decisions about the Pentagon, from the Iran war to politically connected contractors and a defense budget that's ballooned to $1.5 trillion.” Lobbyists are reported to be particularly wary of their clients being caught between outraged congressional Democrats and an uncooperative White House for the next two years. Blumenthal, the top Democrat on the Senate Investigations Subcommittee, is already zeroing in on 1789 Capital, where Donald Trump Jr. is an investor, and American Ventures, where Eric Trump is an investor, both of which received billions of dollars in government awards. He is quoted saying “We need to look into whether Trump's sons are profiting from investments in defense contractors that involve insider information or contracts awarded in ways that compromise defense interests.” Other investigations he signaled they might pursue include a probe of “the administration's growing reliance on single-source contracts and whether the administration has given preferential treatment to companies with political ties, particularly those that donated to Trump's White House ballroom project.” In the House, Democrats on the Armed Services Committee will likely focus on “military strategy, acquisition decisions and the Pentagon's rapidly growing budget,” while the Oversight Committee, is more focused on “corruption, conflicts of interest, companies connected to Trump allies such as SpaceX and other ethics issues.” When Republicans won control of the House, Senate, and presidency in 2024, many lobbying firms axed their Democratic staff. It seems they are beginning to regret that decision.* Our next two stories have to do with the AI boom. First, in Wisconsin, the politics of AI data centers have come to in large part define the ongoing race to succeed Democrat Tony Evers as Governor. DSA-backed candidate Francesca Hong rode her vow of a moratorium on new data center construction to front-runner status in the primary, only to lose by a hair to Evers' last minute chosen successor, David Crowley. Since becoming the nominee, Crowley has refused to adopt Hong's signature issue and his opponent, Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany is taking full advantage. According to Wisconsin Public Radio, Tiffany's campaign has released a new TV ad labeling his opponent “data center David Crowley.” In the ad, Crowley is “seen saying Wisconsin has the opportunity to be ‘an AI and a data hub not only for the entire country, but for the entire globe.'” Ironically, Tiffany himself has cast “pro-data center votes in Congress” and Crowley's campaign argues that Tiffany “wouldn't be as hard on developers as his campaign claims,” though he is now campaigning on “ending state subsidies for data centers and creating additional protections for ratepayers and the state's farmland and water.”* Next, a stunning feat of reporting by 404 Media exposed how “Amazon is buying massive quantities of books, scanning them for AI training data, and destroying them in the process.“ To investigate this, the outlet placed a tracking device in a rare book that they suspected would be acquired by an AI company for training data. Then, when indeed it was, they followed the book around the country to its final destination – an Amazon warehouse in Las Vegas, Nevada – where employees say that “all [they] do is scan books..Some are assigned to cut books, and others go to receive where they get books and scan the bar codes.” The printed book is destroyed in the process. The logo of the Amazon team that works at this warehouse, called VGT3, is a dinosaur, brandishing its teeth and with a book in its hands. The piece notes that the AI company Anthropic has previously been sued for engaging in the practice of destroying rare books in order to feed them into their large language models, or LLMs, on copyright grounds, but the “judge in the lawsuit ruled it was fair use and not a copyright violation for Anthropic to scan a book for training data in part because it destroyed the original, printed copy.” The author of this piece notes that these rare books are not necessarily monetarily valuable – they could be rare because “not many copies of them were ever printed,” or “they are in a foreign language not many people speak.” Still, as one bookseller said “There are different types of value…[besides monetary value] There's historical value, intellectual value, sentimental value. All sorts of things, and all of those the AI companies don't care about. They just want the content as a bunch of words strung together.”* Finally, we turn to the Vatican, where, Drop Site reports, Pope Leo XIV is using his pulpit to call for the opening of humanitarian corridors for civilians in Sudan. In his weekly Angelus address, the first American Pope highlighted “the plight of civilians in the besieged city of el-Obeid.” In addition to his call for humanitarian corridors, the pontiff called for both sides to “cease attacks on civilian targets.” Drop Site explains that El-Obeid, the largest city in Kordofan – the region comprising central Sudan – has faced intense drone attacks as the rebels of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) battle the Sudanese army for supremacy in the region. An RSF siege has “left over 500,000 people in famine conditions for months and without supplies.” The United Nations warns that if El-Obeid falls, it could follow in the mold of el-Fasher, which fell to the RSF last year and resulted in “mass ethnic cleansing massacres by the RSF that killed an estimated 60,000 people.” We can only hope that the world will heed the Pope's plea for peace and humanitarian assistance to the civilian population of Sudan.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Hour 4 (8.19) Tim finds a saved voicemail from his dad, Tim Conway, plus Costco getting into the Medicare business and a very big night for a very underfunded candidate in Florida. The hour opens on the City Council's 10-3 vote to remove 12 designated enforcement zones under the city's 41.18 anti-camping law — supporters say it lets the city focus on outreach and housing; opponents warn about public safety and quality of life. Crozier offers his own L.A. housing history: he slept on a branch in a tree when he first moved here. Then Conway on going to Agua Caliente with his dad and everything that track gave racing — the Pick 6, which started there as the "5-10," along with the starting gate and safety helmets, and Anna Lee Aldred, the first American woman licensed to ride, who got that license at Caliente. Plus, the Coast Guard on pulling a jet skier out of the ocean. Then the Florida Democratic Senate primary, where progressive state Rep. Angie Nixon upset former National Security Council aide Alex Vindman, and what that would have paid on Poly-market and Kalshi. And to close it out: Costco and nonprofit insurer SCAN Health Plan are partnering on Medicare Advantage products in two states and a Medicare supplement in a third, pending regulatory approval — the retailer's first entry into the Medicare market — and then Tim, going through his phone, finds his father's voice waiting on it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 (8.19) The City Council pulls a dozen anti-camping zones off the map in Hollywood, Silver Lake and Echo Park; Conway runs through the racing firsts that all started at one Tijuana track, and a big upset out of Florida. The council voted 10-3 to remove 12 designated enforcement zones under the city's 41.18 anti-camping law — supporters say it lets the city focus on outreach and housing; opponents warn about public safety and quality of life. All 12 sit in Council District 13, represented by Hugo Soto-Martínez, who said he'd never heard of a 41.18 zone being removed before. Crozier weighs in with his own housing history — he slept on a branch in a tree when he first got to L.A. Then Conway on going to Agua Caliente with his dad, and everything the track gave racing: the Pick 6, which started there as the "5-10," plus the starting gate and safety helmets, and Anna Lee Aldred, who in 1939 became the first American woman licensed as a jockey — she got that license at Caliente. Plus, the Coast Guard pulls a jet skier out of the ocean, and why his life jacket is the reason he's alive. The hour closes on the Florida Democratic Senate primary, where progressive state Rep. Angie Nixon upset former National Security Council aide Alex Vindman, setting up a November race against Republican Sen. Ashley Moody. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Thursday, August 20th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus Vietnamese court sentences pastor to 7 years in prison A court in Vietnam sentenced a Protestant pastor to over seven years in prison this month. Fifty-nine-old-pastor Y Nuen Ayun had been leading unregistered religious activities since 2003. The communist government often uses fabricated charges to silence Christians.  International Christian Concern noted, “Despite these realities, the church in Vietnam continues to faithfully and boldly advance God's kingdom under oppression.” 1 Peter 4:14 says, “If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part, He is blasphemed, but on your part, He is glorified.” Send a polite, 3-sentence note to the Vietnamese Ambassador to America, Nguyen Quoc Dzung, urging him to ask his government to release 59-year-old-pastor Y Nuen Ayun. Address it to the Vietnam Embassy, 1233 20th Street Northwest #400, Washington, D.C., 20036. You can find the correct spelling of their names and the address of the embassy in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. Animated “David” movie opens in United Kingdom & Ireland tomorrow The animated biblical film “David” is headed to theaters in the United Kingdom and Ireland tomorrow.  A campaign from the U.K.-based KOVA International is encouraging churches to engage their congregations and communities through the film. The movie has been one of Angel Studios'* most successful releases. *Note: Angel Studios is owned by the Mormons also known as the “Church” of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Worldview cautions our listeners to remember that Mormons teach a false gospel and an unbiblical worldview. So, please be discerning in the viewing of any Angel Studios productions. Canadian military chaplains prohibited from mentioning God in public Military chaplains in Canada can no longer mention God at public events. The country's government issued the new policy last month. Canada already prohibited chaplains from praying at public events. The Canadian Armed Forces claims to be maintaining religious and spiritual neutrality in the exercise of its public duties. But in Matthew 12:30, Jesus said, “He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad.” Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods U.S. President Donald Trump paused 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods yesterday. The tariffs were set to go into effect today. The president said that the two countries had reached a deal, subject to the finalization of the documents.  Trump picked a pro-lifer to head the FDA President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration yesterday. She previously served as a White House health policy adviser. Dr. Overton is an opponent of abortion. She has written about the dangerous rise of chemical abortion which was allowed by the FDA in previous years. Christian Forest Service officer no longer required to work on Sundays A U.S. Forest Service officer will no longer be required to work on Sundays. Adam Diemert is a Forest Service law enforcement officer in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. He is also a devout Presbyterian who attends church twice every Sunday. Adam submitted multiple religious accommodation requests to not work on Sundays. Sadly, the Forest Service denied those requests. But thanks to the legal help of First Liberty Institute, Adam finally received the accommodation last week.  Socialist Democrats score another primary victory Socialist Democrats picked up another primary victory on Tuesday. Socialist Angie Nixon defeated retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman, in Florida's Democrat primary race for the U.S. Senate.  Listen to the opening line of her victory speech. NIXON: “Florida, we did it!” (cheers and applause) She outlined her socialist agenda at the top. NIXON: “Medicare for all! (cheers) Universal childcare! (cheers) Real affordable housing!” (cheers) Nixon won easily with 56 percent of the vote. Vindman lost despite raising more than sixteen times as much money as Nixon.  Amazon delivery drones come to 500 cities Amazon delivery drones are coming to nearly 500 cities and towns this year. The company announced yesterday, “Prime Air offers millions of items by drone at everyday low prices, in as fast as 30 minutes.” The service currently operates in just 11 U.S. locations.  President Trump meets heroic lifeguard who saved 10-year-old And finally, President Donald Trump recently met with a heroic lifeguard as well as the 10-year-old boy he rescued. Sixteen-year-old Ryder Williams saved Nathaniel Rai from a rip current at a beach in Santa Cruz, California last month. A video of the rescue went viral, getting the president's attention. When asked by a reporter what went through his mind, the lifeguard said this. WILLIAMS: “In those dangerous moments that we have, we always try to fall back on our training. We are trained so well, by many, to handle that situation as best we can. So, I really am just thinking about how to get the boy out of the water as fast as I can.” He was also asked about his plans for the future. WILLIAMS: “I want to be a firefighter in the future. Hopefully, go through paramedic school.” Williams and Rai got to visit the White House on Monday. President Trump commended Williams and emphasized the providential moment. (Look at the 10:03-mark) Listen.  TRUMP: “He's a real hero. It's an amazing thing. God was watching you, right?” RAI: “Yeah.” TRUMP: “Great!” Proverbs 22:29 asks, “Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings. He will not stand before unknown men.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, August 20th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

On today's podcast, Chris Cillizz and Matt discuss:— Sen. Jon Ossoff's comment about Trump and Natalie Harp (the “human printer”), the viral speculation, her unusual rise, the fawning notes, and why her role as gatekeeper of information is more consequential than pure personal gossip.— The debt is out of control. Why doesn't anybody care???— The Florida primary results, including Alex Vindman's surprise loss and what it says about the limits of NeverTrump celebrity candidates, the rise of DSA energy in Dem primaries, and the need for more than just anti-Trump messaging.— Darlene Graham's South China Sea / national-security gaffe in the South Carolina Senate runoff and how timing plus pre-existing doubts can turn a moment into a real problem.— Bill Clinton turning 80, his complicated legacy, how his scandals and the political response helped shape later norms around character.— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC

Trump posted a map of the Strait of Hormuz labeled "New US Territory" while the 60-day negotiating window with Iran expired with no talks scheduled. A preservation trust told the Supreme Court the White House is racing to pour concrete on a $400 million ballroom before a judge can stop it. Court filings in Minnesota describe federal agents recording meetings in churches and union halls. And Disney sued the FCC over a license review the agency has not ordered in fifty years. The thread: power is testing how much it can finish before anyone can stop it. The other half: a preservation trust said no, a media company sued, DNC members reversed a rule from the floor, and Alaska voters put contribution limits on their own politicians. The check only works when somebody insists on it. Plus the last primary night of the cycle, where money lost everywhere. Angie Nixon beat Alex Vindman by double digits against a 16-to-1 spending gap. Trump's endorsed governor pick lost in Wyoming on the same ballot that sent Harriet Hageman to the Senate nomination. And a full breakdown of what data centers actually do to your water, your power bill, and your county's job numbers, using the August 10 Brookings update and Congressional Research Service report R48646. CHAPTERS 00:00 Stream start 07:20 Cold open: who insisted 08:53 Follow the Money: This Week in Trump Corruption 09:16 Truth API: selling early access to his own announcements 13:51 The ballroom and the race against the injunction 17:02 Pirro convenes a special grand jury 18:54 Nuanced News 19:28 Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and the "New US Territory" map 29:31 Flock cameras and Operation Puppet Master 39:20 Disney and ABC sue the FCC 43:39 Ten more stories you should know 54:45 Research on a Dime: the last primary night of the cycle 55:28 Florida: Angie Nixon upsets Alex Vindman 1:00:30 Wyoming: Hageman wins, Trump's governor pick loses 1:06:00 Why nobody is talking about independent candidates 1:09:41 Montana and Idaho: when the ballot rule hurts 1:11:45 The reform scoreboard 1:15:20 Breakdown in the Public 1:15:41 Americans are turning against AI, starting with the young 1:18:12 Mobilizers, connectors, spectators, outsiders 1:19:05 Trump approval: read the spread, not the number 1:19:52 Data centers: what Americans actually think 1:24:48 Data centers and jobs: the Brookings numbers 1:29:45 Who the subsidies actually go to 1:39:24 Data centers and water 1:44:20 Data centers and your power bill 1:51:10 Good News 1:52:31 A one-time treatment cleared HIV in newborn primates 1:54:14 British solar had its best month ever 1:55:56 Rapa Nui is now running its own ocean 1:57:10 Rapid fire good news LINKS Podcast website: https://www.purplepoliticalbreakdown.com ALIVE Podcast Network: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ Catch a lot of great podcasts led by amazing Black voices. Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/purplepoliticalbreakdown All links: https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9 THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES Independent Center: Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. https://www.independentcenter.org/ Equal Vote Coalition & STAR Voting: Voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. https://www.equal.vote/star r/policysolutions: Community for people who want to argue about policy instead of teams. https://www.reddit.com/r/policysolutions/ OtherWeb: AI-based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk. https://otherweb.com/ Political Solutions Without Political Bias. Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Andrew Walworth of RealClearPolitics to talk about Angie Nixon's shock victory in the Democratic primary for senate in Florida, her socialist background and point of view, her "fighter" vibe, why radical Angie Nixon wasn't necessarily a great candidate but her opponent Alex Vindman was so terrible, the truth about the DSA in America, Hakeem Jeffries struggling to explain what's happening to his own party, why Gavin Newsom and Gretchen Whitmer are old news in the new Democratic party, Darline Graham's awful answer on foreign policy in the South Carolina runoff debate, whether she just lost the election even with Trump's strong endorsement, The Guardian blaming right-wing media for the Jason Arday debacle, why journalists are not to blame for Arday's tragic demise, and more.   More from Bevan, Cannon, Walworth- https://www.realclearpolitics.com/   Ethos: Protect your family's future with fast, online life insurance from Ethos—get a free quote in minutes at https://Ethos.com/MK ARMRA: go to https://tryarmra.com/MEGYN to get 30% off your first subscription order Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com Lean: Discover why LEAN is becoming the choice for real weight‑loss results—shop now at https://TAKELEAN.com use code MK.     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the controversy surrounding Jon Ossoff's comments about Trump staffer Natalie Harp, the backlash from conservatives, and the White House's furious response. They analyze the debate over whether Ossoff crossed a line, the broader scrutiny of Harp's unusual relationship with Trump, and the hypocrisy surrounding the outrage. Kander and Gupta also dive into the latest primary election results, as Angie Nixon defeats Alex Vindman in Florida, Peltola shows strength in Alaska, and Republicans battle over the future of their party. Plus, they discuss the DNC's new presidential primary calendar, Trump's record-low approval numbers, Fox News questioning his threats against Oman, and revealing clips from Joe Rogan and Shane Gillis. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! Nutrafol: Start Nutrafol today and make the hat optional. Visit https://Nutrafol.com and enter promo code MAJORITY for $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping. Mack Weldon: Go to https://MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order of $125 or more, with promo code MAJORITY Mars Men: For a limited time, our listeners can get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at https://MenGoToMars.com Chapter: *Paid Partnership* For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (785) 310-3391 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://www.askchapter.org/majority54 Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Majority 54 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majority_54 Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace open's the show discussing the Florida primaries and a DSA candidate who was a big underdog whoops a liberal hero Alex Vindman. Then, with the Healey abortion bill begin signed, one of the Republican candidates say they would've signed it too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Trump paraliza los aranceles contra Canada por tres días adicionales - Truth Social -Elon Musk compra APR Energy por $1,000M, empresa que puso turbinas en Palo Seco Junta Jura que sin ellos aquí estaríamos al garete, y advierte que no se ha regulado el cabildeo en PR como en los estados - El Nuevo Día  - El escándalo Power Expectations — LA HISTORIA de secuencia de encubrimiento - Jay Fonseca PR Depredadores ahora más interesados en niños que antes - El Vocero Si estás esperando el momento perfecto para cambiar tu compañía celular o cambiar tu teléfono, ahora es que es. T-Mobile presenta NADA DE NADA. Eliminando los costos al momento de comprar un télefono nuevo. ¿Que significa eso? Que vas a pagar $0 hoy por tu celular. NADA. En serio. Sin impuestos, sin cargos y sin pronto para clientes elegibles. Ahora es más fácil que nunca, cámbiate en solo 15 minutos en el app de T-Life y recibe tu equipo el mismo día a través de Doordash.Escoge T-Mobile y disfruta de nada con la mejor red móvil en Puerto Rico, de nada.#tmobile#incluyeauspicio Flotek le avisa a Wall Street antes que a Puerto Rico, radicó un 8-K en la SEC advirtiendo a inversionistas de riesgos, inversionistas se enteran antes que PR - Jay Fonseca PR- Disney demanda a la FCCTrump dice que no habla con Irán ni está negociando, que el estrecho está bajo su control - WSJCongresista exige a la junta investigar impuestos de alcaldes y detener la ley - Jay Fonseca PR Elon Musk compra APR Energy por $1,000M, incluyendo turbinas que estaban en PR Sorpresa en Florida: la socialista Angie Nixon aplastó a Alex Vindman (gastó $9M vs. menos de $900K) y enfrentará a Ashley Moody por el escaño de Rubio.FDA, CDC, etc., está zombie, le asignan fondos, pero no hay personal para administrar - Axios Sueltan 23 billones para producir tomahawks a toda prisa para el Navy - Axios Data Centers en problemas pone apretados todo en Ohio para republicanos - AxiosSocialista barre en Florida tras primaria demócrata - Axios China tira tan impresionante robot humanoide que empresa se va viral - Bloomberg Costco va a entrar en el negocio de Medicare Advantaje - WSJTrump ha hecho un billete de ser presidentee según encuesta así piensan - Reuters LOS DATOS DEL DÍABrent~$90.97/barril  +0.5% (3.ª sesión al alza; tensión Irán/Omán)S&P 5007,703  -0.54%Dow Jones-0.17%Bono 10 años~4.70%Bono 30 años5.3% — máximo desde 2007Diésel (retail EEUU)$5.35/galónHipoteca 30 años

On this episode of FOX Across America, Jimmy Failla reacts to Florida Congressman and frequent guest on the program Byron Donalds cruising to an easy victory in the Sunshine State's GOP gubernatorial primary. Former GOP Senate candidate in Washington State Tiffany Smiley gives her take on Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, a DSA-backed candidate, pulling off an upset win against retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman in Florida's Democratic Senate primary. PLUS, Texas Radio Hall of Famer Paul Gleiser checks in from KTBB to talk about why he thinks these DSA-backed candidates are going to have a tough time keeping their momentum going in November's midterm elections. [00:00:00] Donalds cruises to victory in FL GOP gubernatorial primary [00:39:50] Ossoff is running on pretend racism [00:58:45] Tiffany Smiley [01:17:15] Maher calls out the left's hypocrisy on Islam [01:35:40] Paul Gleiser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ann and Mark dive into yesterday's primaries, and Florida was a huge surprise! The Democrats used Former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council, Alex Vindman, as someone they thought could go after the Trump Administration's policies, but it failed horribly. Ann and Mark explain how crazy that thought process was.

ABC is suing the Trump Administration over FCC rules, alleging First Amendment violations. Rosie O Donell is back at it again, filling in for Jimmy Kimmel Live, and she took some shots at President Trump. A China-linked businessman brought some property 650 feet from the White House, putting security around here on high alert now. Norah O Donnell will be staying at CBS for a while.  Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews author Ann Coulter. Ann and Mark dive into yesterday's primaries, and Florida was a huge surprise! The Democrats used Former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council, Alex Vindman, as someone they thought could go after the Trump Administration's policies, but it failed horribly. Ann and Mark explain how crazy that thought process was. 

Mark recaps yesterday's primaries, including a huge win for gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds in Florida. He also talks about the antisemitism and attacks that some of the winners and Democrats have been directing at their opponents. Governor Kathy Hochul has agreed to debate gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman for the governor's seat in November. The Carnegie Deli is returning to Midtown after a decade! Is Iran hacking into Long Island, NY's water system and electric grid?  What was Pete Hegseth doing in Iowa, speaking about President Trump? Mark explains. President Trump has released a new map showing the USA controlling the Strait of Hormuz. NY Attorney General Letitia James has many people going after her. An organization called the West Harlem Development Corporation is allegedly funding antisemitism, socialism, and more. Why isn't Tisch James going after them for funding bad ideas? Democratic socialist Angie Nixon has caused an upset in Florida's Democratic Senate primary.  Mark interviews Breitbart Business News Editor John Carney. John explains that the economy is doing well right now, especially in manufacturing. Mark and John break down why higher oil prices lead to higher prices elsewhere and how that could change with economic factors.  ABC is suing the Trump Administration over FCC rules, alleging First Amendment violations. Rosie O Donell is back at it again, filling in for Jimmy Kimmel Live, and she took some shots at President Trump. A China-linked businessman brought some property 650 feet from the White House, putting security around here on high alert now. Norah O Donnell will be staying at CBS for a while.  Mark interviews author Ann Coulter. Ann and Mark dive into yesterday's primaries, and Florida was a huge surprise! The Democrats used Former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council, Alex Vindman, as someone they thought could go after the Trump Administration's policies, but it failed horribly. Ann and Mark explain how crazy that thought process was. 

Progressive Democrats made a surprising splash in Florida's Senate primary as state Rep. Angie Nixon beat Alex Vindman, setting up a tough general election against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and signaling possible left-wing momentum in President Trump's home state. We will look at election results from Alaska as well, where Democrats think they may have a road to the Senate.  In Wyoming, Megan Degenfelder becomes the 5th Trump-backed gubernatorial candidate to lose a primary this election cycle.  It seems that having Trump's support isn't the key to winning anymore. Guests today include John Rothmann.  He is the host of the podcast "Around the Political World with John Rothmann" and a former KGO Radio host.  Belinda Waymouth joins us to talk about the environment. Our favorite eco-journalist brings the latest on efforts to drill for oil off the coast of California, but you will leave the show feeling hopeful as she always packs positive stories about our world too. The Mark Thompson Show 8/19/26Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.comThe Mark Thompson Show has an official new Facebook page.  Please join! Here's the link: https://m.facebook.com/TheMarkThompsonShow/Show sponsors:coachellavalleycoffee.com  - use code MarkT at check out to save 10%

HOUR 1 (08/19) - Gary & Shannon break down last night’s primaries, including Democratic socialist Angie Nixon’s upset over Alex Vindman in Florida and another round of wins for Trump-backed Republicans. Then they revisit California’s new replacement-tire efficiency rules, the rise in West Nile cases and why drought may actually make transmission worse. Plus, are students using AI so much that they’re starting to outsource the very thinking skills school is supposed to build?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CannCon and Ashe kick off with a stunning DSA steering committee clip where a member openly says the group is famous for its hatred of the US Constitution, setting up a wider discussion about which political coalition, the DSA or America First, actually represents the bigger threat to the old guard establishment. They dig into Florida's primary results, where Alex Vindman suffers a genuinely shocking upset loss to a lesser known challenger despite massive fundraising and national attention. There is also a painful pair of clips from a South Carolina debate where one candidate seems to have no answers when finally given the floor. They close with Texas and Minnesota's governors trading barbs over an extradition fight tied to voter fraud repayment, plus a lingering Nevada US Attorney vacancy nobody can explain. Plenty of banter and a healthy dose of disbelief throughout.

Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in a major Democratic U.S. Senate primary upset, winning nearly 56% of the vote despite being heavily outraised. Her victory made her the first DSA member to win a major-party nomination for statewide office in Florida. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon stormed to a surprise win in Florida’s US Senate primary, while Republican Representative Byron Donalds, backed by a $100 million war chest and President Donald Trump’s endorsement, cruised to victory in his gubernatorial primary. Nixon, a Black labor and political organizer from Jacksonville who has been a state lawmaker since 2020, defeated Alex Vindman by more than 10 percentage points, upending pre-election polling. Vindman, who rose to notoriety in Trump’s first administration by being a key witness in his first impeachment trial, had outraised Nixon by 16-to-1. Meantime, the race to replace two-term Governor Ron DeSantis will be fought between Donalds and David Jolly, a former Republican-turned-moderate Democrat. With registered Republicans outnumbering Democrats by more than 1.5 million people in Florida, Jolly will have to appeal to independent voters and hope that some Republicans stay home to deliver an upset.2) The Trump administration delayed 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian products for three days, saying the two sides had reached a tentative agreement to resolve a broader trade dispute that had plunged relations to a fresh low. President Trump announced the decision less than two hours before the tariffs were set to take effect. A White House proclamation later said the duties were halted after Canada “expressed a commitment to remove the discriminations” on US autos, dairy and alcohol. And the US Trade Representative’s office said the deal includes “comprehensive market access for all American goods, economic security commitments, digital trade alignment” and other factors, without giving specifics.3) President Trump insisted Tuesday that there were no talks ongoing with Iran, leaving the simmering conflict in the Middle East and control of the Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo. The memorandum of understanding that the US and Iran signed in June in an effort to buy time to negotiate a lasting peace deal — as repeatedly violated as it had been during that 60-day window — has expired. There are no plans to extend it, leaving the status of Hormuz unresolved, with little traffic and Washington and Tehran still at odds over how the waterway should be managed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'All this good money went to waste,' says Meidas Touch's Chief Washington Correspondent, Scott MacFarlane of the Alex Vindman campaign for US Senate in Florida. He lost a primary to Democratic socialist Angie Nixon. MacFarlane comments on interim Senator Darline Graham's recent comments at a Senate campaign debate. He's still bitter that his mother wouldn't let him play PacMan as a kid.

Florida is a red state, but it's never without interest and intrigue. Byron Donalds is going to destroy everybody in the Republican primary for governor. He's been a Trump loyalist, has Trump's endorsement, and all the rumors about Casey DeSantis running amounted to a hill of beans. Alex Vindman will likely win the Democratic Senate primary before losing to Ashley Moody in November. But the more interesting races are farther down the ballot, where several people may be out of politics forever when this is over.Florida's newly redrawn 22nd District has seven Republicans competing for what'll likely be a safe Republican seat. It's also where I finally found my line on AI-generated political content. A website attacking Belinda Keiser includes an AI image depicting her having sex with Jeffrey Epstein. I've had a lot of tolerance for campaigns turning metaphors and fantasies into images, but I guess my line in the sand is a candidate getting piped by Jeffrey Epstein. Now we know. David Burke appeared to be surging at the end, but there isn't much reliable polling.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The race I'm watching most closely is Florida's 7th District, where Corey Mills is seeking a third term against former television sports reporter Ryan Elijah. To say Mills is scandal-plagued is to say Pinocchio is only helping Monstro's dental health, babe. Mills has faced allegations involving two former girlfriends, while the House Ethics Committee is examining possible sexual misconduct, inaccurate financial disclosures, campaign-finance violations, improper gifts, special favors tied to his office, and misuse of congressional resources. He denies wrongdoing. Sparse public polling suggests he could lose, and Republicans in Washington are desperately hoping he does.In Florida's 20th District, redistricting pushed Debbie Wasserman Schultz into a traditionally Black seat. She's running against former representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Dale Holness, Elijah Manley, and Uncle Luke himself, Luther Campbell. With four Black candidates dividing the vote and no runoff in Florida primaries, Wasserman Schultz only needs a plurality. I think she'll win. Let the sun shine down and reveal the truth as Florida votes — and start a stopwatch when the polls close, because these races will probably be called within about 90 minutes. Shocking how fast that can go. Just saying.Congressional Democrats are preparing another war-powers challenge after Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructs efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. They've been looking for another non-affordability way to hit Trump over Iran, and this is a good strategy. It's a historically unpopular war, and they want to tie him to it every way they can. Meanwhile, the administration has paused construction of a border wall inside Big Bend National Park while CBP reviews the project. Not all border is created equal. Big Bend accounts for a small share of crossings, and there are easier, lighter ways to patrol an area where somebody might still have to walk for three days after crossing.ABC has also filed a First Amendment lawsuit accusing the FCC of retaliating against the network for its editorial decisions. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has threatened to revoke ABC's license amid his fight with the network, particularly over Jimmy Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk's death. It's not surprising that ABC is bringing a legal challenge, even if only as a predicate to any FCC action. If you're ABC and the chairman of the FCC threatens your license, it would be malpractice not to take him seriously and prepare in case it actually happens.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:04:08 - Florida Races00:20:49 - Oman00:25:47 - Border Wall00:28:02 - ABC Sues FCC00:29:35 - Brian Brushwood on the Nuances of Texas' Electorate01:25:20 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Ryan talks with Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about key congressional and statewide primary races, including Angie Nixon vs. Alex Vindman, Jared Moskowitz's lead, the race to replace Byron Donalds, and Cory Mills vs. Ryan Elijah.

Election integrity warrior, Army veteran, and Republican U.S. Senate candidate for Florida Chris Gleason (@immutablechrist) is sounding the alarm on a full-scale Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence operation infiltrating Sunshine State politics at every level. In explosive recent posts, Gleason exposes how CCP-linked shell corporations — including money funneled through iGas USA and tied to Chinese state-owned entities like Zhejiang Juhua — have laundered millions into Florida campaigns and committees via sophisticated "smurfing" networks using ActBlue, WinRed, Democracy Engine, and more.His forensic analysis shows both leading 2026 Florida Senate contenders compromised: Attorney General Ashley Moody receiving criminally laundered CCP and corporate cash, and Alex Vindman taking CCP and Soros-linked funds. Gleason doesn't mince words — he calls it straight-up treason, declaring neither is fit for public office. From voting machines with CCP-compromised components to full infiltration of the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF), Gleason lays out the evidence that has already prompted FEC complaints, sworn statements to FDLE investigators, and national attention.As the data expert who built the “Smurf Hunter” tools exposing massive money laundering operations — triggering responses from Sen. Marco Rubio, Texas AG Ken Paxton, and even a Presidential Memorandum — Gleason is now running for U.S. Senate to take the fight from the outside straight into the Capitol and finish the job of cleaning house. This isn't politics as usual. This is foreign ownership of American government.Tune in as we break down the charts, the money trail, the bipartisan betrayal, and why Chris Gleason believes common sense demands we stop treating CCP-controlled donations as “American values.”This is Steel News where truth survives pressure.Guest / Focus: Chris Gleason, Candidate for U.S. Senate, Florida 2026 https://x.com/immutablechristFollow: ANN VANDERSTEEL https://AnnVandersteel.comOn Pickax - https://pickax.com/annvandersteel

Alex Vindman and his family left the Soviet Union as refugees when he was three years old. He is a retired 21-year U.S. Army combat veteran who also served as a national security expert working for presidents of both parties. He was wounded in Iraq and awarded a Purple Heart. His military service took him from the battlefield to the Pentagon and the White House, where he served as a Director on the National Security Council staff. During his time on the National Security Council, he witnessed a corrupt and illegal abuse of power by a president intent on undermining an election. As was his duty under the Constitution, he reported the wrongdoing. His decision to blow the whistle led to the 2019 impeachment of President Donald Trump, whose retribution ultimately cost him his military career. After he left the military, Alex dedicated himself to public service outside of uniform, helping veterans run for office so they can serve as a check on corruption and abuse of power. He's also the author of the Why It Matters Substack and the New York Times bestselling books Here, Right Matters and The Folly of Realism. And he is now running for the U.S. Senate in Florida. Alex and I discuss Trump's illegal Iran War, the overall incompetence of the administration, and his very exciting, very promising U.S. Senate campaign in Florida. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Trump and the GOP getting awful news from the last polling in Florida and Meiselas interviews Florida Democratic senate candidate Alex Vindman who is ready to defeat MAGA Senator Ashley Moody at the midterms. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats demand answers from the Justice Department's refusal to probe the Minnesota shootings. Also, Donald Trump tries to pivot to the economy as consumer confidence plummets. And a Trump impeachment witness launches his Senate bid in Florida. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Lt. Col. Alex Vindman join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss whether a compromise is possible when it comes to ICE enforcement in Minneapolis. And, Senate Democrats are now promising to shut down the government this Friday if funding for ICE and Customs and Border Protection is included in the federal budget. Next, they talk about President Donald Trump's appearance in Iowa, where he talks about affordability. And, they talk about Alex Vindman, a key figure in the 2019 impeachment case against President Trump, announcing his bid for the Democratic nomination for Senator in Florida. Then, they chat about Kanye West's full-page ad in yesterday's Wall Street Journal where he blamed his antisemitic remarks on a bipolar disorder resulting from a brain injury suffered more than two decades ago. Then finally, they discuss President Trump skipping the Super Bowl because he doesn't like Bad Bunny and Green Day, and Neil Young who pulled his catalogue from Amazon in protest against Jeff Bezos and is providing a year's worth of music and video for free to the people of Greenland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's powerful new episode of Independent Americans with your host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) , featuring the return of Lt Colonel Alex Vindman—a national security expert, Ukraine insider, and unwavering patriot. This timely interview dives deep into America's fractured politics, threats from abroad, and the vital ways community and vigilance can help repair our union. With fresh perspective on Trump's foreign policy, the military shutdown crisis, and the war in Ukraine, this is your essential listen for staying informed and inspired. Listen now and share to help vigilant Americans everywhere unite. Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. Its independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. -Previous appearance: Episode 265 - Feb. 1, 2024 -WATCH video of this episode. -Learn more about Independent Veterans of America and all of the IVA candidates.  -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. Ways to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F1lzdRbTB0XYen8kyEqXe Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff/id1457899667 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/49a684c3-68e1-4a85-8d93-d95027a8ec64/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff Ways to watch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@independentamericans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ Social channels: X/Twitter: https://x.com/indy_americans BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyamericans.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's powerful new episode of Independent Americans with your host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) , featuring the return of Lt Colonel Alex Vindman—a national security expert, Ukraine insider, and unwavering patriot. This timely interview dives deep into America's fractured politics, threats from abroad, and the vital ways community and vigilance can help repair our union. With fresh perspective on Trump's foreign policy, the military shutdown crisis, and the war in Ukraine, this is your essential listen for staying informed and inspired. Listen now and share to help vigilant Americans everywhere unite. Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. Its independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. -Previous appearance: Episode 265 - Feb. 1, 2024 -WATCH video of this episode. -Learn more about Independent Veterans of America and all of the IVA candidates.  -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. Ways to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F1lzdRbTB0XYen8kyEqXe Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff/id1457899667 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/49a684c3-68e1-4a85-8d93-d95027a8ec64/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff Ways to watch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@independentamericans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ Social channels: X/Twitter: https://x.com/indy_americans BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyamericans.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg says that Elon is better than Mark Zuckerberg, we have to get to know him better, plus Alex Vindman is a traitor and we speak to Susan Crabtree about what's next for the Secret Service now that Trump won Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The character of the nation is on the line: We have to stop an autocratic minority from imposing its will on the majority of Americans. And no question, Putin has been very easily manipulating Trump and Musk. Plus, Biden talking about garbage, spam polls, pollster herding, and the weakest swing states for Kamala.  Alex Vindman and Lakshya Jain join Tim Miller. show notes: Congressional candidate Eugene Vindman's web site The fake family of Eugene's opponent in the open VA-7 seat

From April 9, 2021: Tensions are heating up between Russia and Ukraine, seven years after the seizure by the Russians of the Crimean Peninsula and the incursions into Eastern Ukraine. With troop movements and some saber rattling, is Vladimir Putin trying to send a message to Joe Biden, or perhaps to Ukrainian President Zelensky? Is he trying to satisfy domestic constituencies or distract them? Benjamin Wittes sat down with Alexander Vindman to talk about what Russia is doing and why, and what the Biden administration should do about it.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/c/trumptrials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Super Bowl time in America. And 2024 is a year-long Super Bowl FOR America. Stakes have never been higher. And just like for a Super Bowl team, leaders will be the difference. And Alex Vindman (@AVindman) has been a QB for America stepping up in the biggest moments for years now. He was thrust onto the national scene back in October of 2019 as the news was revealed that Trump had tried to shake down the then unknown President of Ukraine. A brave whistle blower stood his ground and held the line against Trump and as a result, changed the course of history. It was an inspiring moment for our democracy—and a sign of what was coming. A lot has happened since then. But the core issues are the same —and now more urgent than ever.As American troops abroad face increasing threats on a daily basis, with three recently being killed in Jordan, there's no better time to hear from a man who was Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council (NSC). A man who helped bring some measure of justice to the former President, and a guy who was at the center of what could still end up being the beginning of World War Three. Welcome to a reminder of what it means to be a patriot in the truest sense of the word. Welcome to Independent Americans, Episode 265.Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) provides light to contrast the heat. It's independent content for independent Americans. And every episode delivers a dose of the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. This is another insightful pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. Stay vigilant, America. -Follow Alex on social media and check out his substack.-Get extra content, connect with guests, attend exclusive events, get merch discounts and support this critical show that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon. Where you can also see or watch extra content with this guest.  -Watch the full video of this conversation with Paul and Alex here. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours. -To support the families of the troops killed in Jordan—and other families like them—please learn more and support TAPS. -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us–where you can also grab some cool IA gear. Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Super Bowl time in America. And 2024 is a year-long Super Bowl FOR America. Stakes have never been higher. And just like for a Super Bowl team, leaders will be the difference.  And Alex Vindman (@AVindman) has been a QB for America stepping up in the biggest moments for years now. He was thrust onto the national scene back in October of 2019 as the news was revealed that Trump had tried to shake down the then unknown President of Ukraine. A brave whistle blower stood his ground and held the line against Trump and as a result, changed the course of history.  It was an inspiring moment for our democracy—and a sign of what was coming. A lot has happened since then. But the core issues are the same —and now more urgent than ever. As American troops abroad face increasing threats on a daily basis, with three recently being killed in Jordan, there's no better time to hear from a man who was Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council (NSC). A man who helped bring some measure of justice to the former President, and a guy who was at the center of what could still end up being the beginning of World War Three.  Welcome to a reminder of what it means to be a patriot in the truest sense of the word. Welcome to Independent Americans, Episode 265. Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) provides light to contrast the heat. It's independent content for independent Americans. And every episode delivers a dose of the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. This is another insightful pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope.  Stay vigilant, America.  -Follow Alex on social media and check out his substack. -Get extra content, connect with guests, attend exclusive events, get merch discounts and support this critical show that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon. Where you can also see or watch extra content with this guest.   -Watch the full video of this conversation with Paul and Alex here.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours.  -To support the families of the troops killed in Jordan—and other families like them—please learn more and support TAPS.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us–where you can also grab some cool IA gear. Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of 'The Enemies List', Rick is joined by retired Army Colonel, Alex Vindman to discuss the current state of Ukraine and the need for combined arms strategies. An unwavering proponent of complete victory for Ukrainian, he describes Ukraine's victory as a victory for US national security and a deterrent to authoritarian regimes around the globe. And despite the damage done by the 45th president, Col. Vindman explains America's renewed respect and standing on the world stage and shares NATO's and the democratic world's reticence about a potential second Trump term or Ron DeSantis in the White House. Timestamps: [00:00:01] Ukraine war, US relations, Vindman Alex, Trump, Putin, aid. [00:03:22] Ukraine survives, margins too thin. [00:06:09] Putin's aggression ignored; West unprepared. [00:10:27] Dealing with Putin, not apocalyptic scenarios. [00:14:04] Helping Ukraine: Coalition of Democrats, Republicans. [00:17:26] Ukraine war support eroding: MAGA, Bannon, Green [00:20:33] US image improved post-Trump: Cautious worry, optimism. [00:23:30] US security, Ukraine test, MAGA challenge. [00:26:36] Helping Ukraine win for US security. [00:29:25] No labels: Re-elect Trump scheme. Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In hour 1, Chris talks about how the media treated someone like Alex Vindman vs how they treated the whistleblowers on the hill this week, whose names have all but escaped the Washington Post and the rest of the media... For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday  To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Trump-appointed judge in Texas is likely about to ban an abortion pill used by millions of Americans. And the ban won't just affect women in Texas… it'll affect all of us across the country, even in blue states. The ruling was expected to be released as early as Friday the 24th, so we wanted to make sure we talked today about this case and why it's so important. This isn't the first attack on our reproductive freedoms, and it won't be the last, which is why it's so important to pay attention and to talk to our friends. We're saving the world, one brunch at a time! We're joined by Representative Dr. Anita Somani, who shares her wisdom and knowledge both as an OB-GYN and a state representative in Ohio. Dr. Anita talks about why this ban is dangerous, what we can tell our friends and neighbors about the pill, and how reproductive rights inspired her to run for office. And after that, Amanda sits down with Angela Vasquez-Giroux of NARAL Pro-Choice America. Angela and Amanda chat about what exactly is going on with this case in Texas, what we can do about it, and what gives her hope.Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to the people of Ukraine, to community support after a hard week, and to celebrating birthdays by giving back in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”Here at Red Wine & Blue, we believe in the power of conversations. And now you can listen in on some of those conversations live every week on social media. Every Monday morning at 11 Eastern, Jo and Jill chat about the news of the day, what to look for in the weeks ahead, and what stories you might've missed. They're often joined by special guests like Shannon Watts, Alex Vindman and Fred Guttenberg. You can tune in live on Twitter by following us @redwineblueusa, and you can check out our past conversations on YouTube.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA TikTok: @redwineblueusa

Originally Aired: March 10, 2022 As the war in Ukraine drags on, Russian atrocities are mounting. Bombing hospitals, using thermobaric weapons, and potentially escalating to chemical weapons. What should the West do? David Rothkopf and Kavita Patel look for answers with Alex Vindman former Director for European Affairs on the National Security Council and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder. Should the U.S. get involved militarily in Ukraine? Is Putin on his way out? How should we approach countries that don't support Ukraine? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions during this dark period. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: March 10, 2022 As the war in Ukraine drags on, Russian atrocities are mounting. Bombing hospitals, using thermobaric weapons, and potentially escalating to chemical weapons. What should the West do? David Rothkopf and Kavita Patel look for answers with Alex Vindman former Director for European Affairs on the National Security Council and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder. Should the U.S. get involved militarily in Ukraine? Is Putin on his way out? How should we approach countries that don't support Ukraine? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions during this dark period. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Russian invasion of Ukraine started nearly a year ago. Former Director of European Affairs for the National Security Council, Alex Vindman, talks with Rick. They discuss how Ukraine is doing, how they've surprised Russia and what they need to continue defending their Country. And Rick puts someone on The Enemies List and calls it a permanent entry. Listen to find out who. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/rick-wilsons-the-enemy-list/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the initial midterm election results coming in, Mary Trump convenes an all-star cast of #NerdAvengers comprising Wajahat Ali, Dahlia Lithwick, John Fugelsang, Jen Taub, Dean Obeidallah, Jennifer Rubin, Allison Gill, Bob Cesca, Mara Gay, Charlotte Clymer, Julie Zebrak, Cliff Schecter, Norm Ornstein, Kimberley Johnson, Brian Karem, and Rachel and Alex Vindman.  They give live analysis of what we're seeing so far, lay out the implications of a weak so-called red wave, and look ahead to what comes next for defenders of democracy. ‘Ask Mary Anything' Email: MARY@POLITICON.COM This Week's Nerd Avengers: Jen Taub: Twitter | Western New England University School of Law | Website | Author of “Big Dirty Money” Dahlia Lithwick: Twitter | Slate | NewsWeek | Amicus Podcast | UVA Law | Author of “Lady Justice” & Other Books Wajahat Ali: Twitter | Daily Beast | Website | | Democracy-ish | Author of “Go Back To Where You Came From” Dean Obeidallah: Twitter | Website | MSNBC | CNN | Daily Beast  Jennifer Rubin: Twitter | WaPo | Author of “Resistance: How Women Saved Democracy From Donald Trump” Allison Gill: Twitter | The Daily Beans Podcast | Mueller, She Wrote Podcast  Bob Cesca: Twitter | The Bob Cesca Show | Sexy Liberal Podcast Network Charlotte Clymer: Twitter | Substack | LPAC Mara Gay: Twitter | NYT Norm Ornstein: Twitter | AEI | The Atlantic | Author Rachel Vindman: Twitter | The Suburban Women Problem Podcast Alexander Vindman: Twitter | Testimony Against Donald Trump | Author of “Here, Right Matters: An American Story” John Fugelsang: Twitter | Website | The John Fugelsang Podcast | SiriusXm Julie Zebrak: Twitter | Medium | Website | Washington Monthly Kimberley Johnson: Twitter | ‘Start Me Up' Podcast | Website | Author  Brian Karem: Twitter | Just Ask The Question Podcast | Author  Cliff Schechter: Twitter | Blue Amp Strategies | YouTube | UnPresidented Podcast | Author  Get More From Mary Trump: Twitter | Substack | Author of “The Reckoning” & “Too Much and Never Enough”

Few people understand how much bravery it took Cassidy Hutchinson to testify better than Lt. Col. Alex Vindman, who sacrificed his own military career to come forward after Trump tried to blackmail Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Now, Alex rejoins Winter is Here to discuss what gives people the bravery to come forward, what might come out of January 6th, and how this all relates to Putin's horrific invasion of Ukraine. Lieutenant Colonel Alexander S. Vindman (Retired) was most recently the director for Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Russia on the White House’s National Security Council. His book “Here, Right Matters” (HarperCollins) was published in 2021. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit renewdemocracy.substack.com

Today, Rachel Vindman's husband Alex joins us to discuss the January 6 hearings. Rachel and Alex, along with Jasmine Clark and Amanda Weinstein, chat about what's been happening at the hearings and why they're so important. Alex answers some listener questions from our Facebook group SWEEP and at the end of the episode, Alex even gives his own Toast to Joy.If you're ready to join the Great Troublemaker Turnout, please sign up here! Talking to the people in your network is the most impactful way to influence voters, and Red Wine & Blue is committed to providing everything you need to tap into this super power: training, tools, community, and support. Suburban women are taking a stand - join us!For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

From November 20, 2020: Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.) is the Pritzker Military Fellow at the Lawfare Institute. You've heard his story, likely in his testimony in the impeachment proceedings for President Trump. But Benjamin Wittes sat down with him for a different reason—his substantive expertise in Eastern Europe policy, Russia matters and great power competition. They talked about the challenges the Biden administration will face as it tries to pick up the pieces the Trump administration has left it, how democracies can hang together and harden themselves against attacks from authoritarian regimes, what a good Russia policy looks like, how China fits in and how we can rebuild traditional American alliances.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the war in Ukraine drags on, Russian atrocities are mounting. Bombing hospitals, using thermobaric weapons, and potentially escalating to chemical weapons. What should the West do? David Rothkopf and Kavita Patel look for answers with Alex Vindman former Director for European Affairs on the National Security Council and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder. Should the U.S. get involved militarily in Ukraine? Is Putin on his way out? How should we approach countries that don't support Ukraine? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions during this dark period. Don't miss it!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the war in Ukraine drags on, Russian atrocities are mounting. Bombing hospitals, using thermobaric weapons, and potentially escalating to chemical weapons. What should the West do? David Rothkopf and Kavita Patel look for answers with Alex Vindman former Director for European Affairs on the National Security Council and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder. Should the U.S. get involved militarily in Ukraine? Is Putin on his way out? How should we approach countries that don't support Ukraine? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions during this dark period. Don't miss it!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Once again Jen Psaki schooled Peter Doocy. Alex Vindman wants a no-fly zone. Former ambassador said that is war. Insurrectionist was convicted. Former Ambassador on Former Colonel support of Ukraine No-Fly-Zone- It'S A DECLARATION OF WAR! First Jan 6 terrorist who went to trial is found guilty on all charges. Jen Psaki slams Doocy on oil- No one advocating for Iran acquiring Nuclear Weapon except for Trump. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/support

The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues full blast with a great deal of brutality, a great deal of destruction and indeterminate levels of success. To talk about it, Benjamin Wittes sat down on Lawfare Live with Alina Polyakova of the Center for European Policy Analysis; Toomas Ilves, the former president of Estonia; Dmitri Alperovitch, the head of the Silverado Policy Accelerator; Alex Vindman, the Pritzker Military Fellow at the Lawfare Institute; and Lawfare's Dominic Bustillos. They talked about how the Russian incursion is going, whether the Russians are succeeding or falling short, how firm the the European opposition is and how debilitating it is to the Russian economy.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we speak with Rachel Vindman about the conflict in Ukraine. Having lived there, Rachel has a deep connection to this place, but she also is connected to this beautiful country by marriage. Her husband, Ret. LTC Alex Vindman (former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council), was born there. During their conversation Will and Josh explore the situation unfolding in Ukraine, and learn a deep and emotional reason why Rachel has a special place in her heart for this beautiful country. Then they pivot to the American response effort, President Biden's State of the Union address, and what people can do to help!  If you are looking for ways to donate and help the people of Ukraine please consider donating to these organizations:MOAS (https://www.moas.eu)MOAS brings emergency medical aid and assistance to the conflict-affected civilians of Ukraine. or HIAS (https://www.hias.org)Hebrew International Aid Society: Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.Guest Bio:Rachel Vindman is a wife, mom, podcast host, writer, activist, and just an overall good person. Her life was radically changed after the 2019 impeachment of then President Donald Trump because her husband, retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel, Alex Vindman, had testified in front of Congress against the Commander in Chief. LTC Vindman,  who at the time, was the Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council (NSC) testified that he made a report to an intelligence official about what he heard during Trump's call with the Ukrainian President Zelensky and felt what the President mentioned during the phone conversation was "improper." Following this event the Vindman family started receiving threats and intimidation, but this didn't deter Rachel from standing up to the bullies and start using her voice.   Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/faithpolitics)

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Vladimir Putin has recognized two separatist regions in Ukraine, he has sent Russian troops as so-called peacekeepers to defend them, and all of this seems to be presaging a wider war in Ukraine. The United States and lots of other countries have announced sanctions, and it's all heating up very fast.To talk it all through, Benjamin Wittes sat down with Alex Vindman, Pritzker Military Fellow at Lawfare, and Lawfare, senior editor Scott R. Anderson. What is Vladimir Putin doing? What can we expect militarily? Why did he go through this Byzantine process of recognizing these two non-states? Are we expecting a wider conflict or a narrow one, and what do the prospects look like for either? And will the international community hang together?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode, Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein cover a lot of ground: Alex Vindman's new lawsuit, updates on Amanda's mystery protestors, accountability, books, and the importance of representation for LGBTQ kids. They talk about how the right wing's attacks on the trans and gay community is driven by fear and how so many Americans are one genuine conversation away from understanding and acceptance.Then Jasmine sits down with Lesléa Newman, the author of frequently-challenged books “Heather Has Two Mommies” and “Sparkle Boy.” Lesléa talks about why she writes books and how frustrating–and infuriating–it is to have her books banned. She also offers a historical perspective, as someone who's had her books challenged for over 30 years, and weighs in on what's new and scary about the book bans happening today.After that, Rachel gets the chance to chat with writer and trans activist Charlotte Clymer. They bond over standing up to Twitter trolls, living their authentic lives, and Charlotte tells Rachel how we can all be better allies to the trans people in our communities. Finally, our hosts raise a glass to hanging in there, decompressing from a tough week, and new adventures just around the riverbend in this week's “Toast to Joy.”Red Wine and Blue is pushing back against book bans with our brand-new initiative Book Ban Busters. You can visit bookbanbusters.com to see a map of book bans across the country and let us know what's happening in your area. And if you feel like you could use some support figuring out how to stand up against book bans in your community, we invite you to sign up for one of our Troublemaker Trainings.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

There's a lot going on in Russia's near-abroad, the countries on the periphery of the Russian Federation. There's a war brewing in Ukraine, with talks in Geneva between Russia and the West seeming to fail this week. There are also Russian troops in Kazakhstan, there at the invitation of the autocratic Kazakh government in response to protests over fuel prices.To check in on the situation, Benjamin Wittes sat down on Lawfare Live with Alina Polyakova of the Center for European Policy Analysis; Alex Vindman, the Pritzker Military Fellow at Lawfare; Ambassador William Courtney, who served as ambassador to Kazakhstan; and Dmitri Alperovitch, the founder of the Silverado Policy Accelerator. They talked about what's going on in Kazakhstan, the failure of the diplomatic process in Geneva, and the war that seems to be coming in Ukraine.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week is Thanksgiving and we thought it would be a good time to focus on family. So in the spirit of spending time with family, today we're reposting our episode with the one and only Alex Vindman.Earlier this year, Alex joined his wife Rachel Vindman and co-hosts Amanda Weinstein and Jasmine Clark to chat about his book, Here Right Matters. They talked about Trump's fateful phone call with the President of Ukraine, why Alex decided to report that call, the trolls and criticisms they've had to deal with as a result, and how Alex absolutely doesn't regret doing the right thing.Not only is this week a time for family and gratitude, it's also a great time to remember why doing the right thing matters more than ever.Suburban women helped decide the 2020 election. But we're just getting started. Are you ready to be part of The Suburban Women Problem? Sign up here to join our amazing community of women.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

Alex Vindman – Here, Right Matters - Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Alex Vindman came to the nation's attention during the first impeachment of President Donald Trump. LTC Vindman didn't think what he heard in the President's call to Ukrainian President Zelenksy was appropriate. Feeling compelled to act, Vindman reported what he heard...Alex's testimony proved one of the critical bits of testimony in the trial. Get Alex's book Here, Right Matters on Amazon at  Long before the phone call, or LTC Vindman's report...partisan goals poisoned the US's government. Each party playing an ever increasingly dangerous game. Consuming people like Christine Blassey Ford and others as truncheons to attack the other party. When someone tries to do the right thing...ultimately sacrificing their career to stand up and identifying a wrong...does it matter if political parties control the truth? Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  ​Haiku Lieutenant Alex Compelled to do so, acted Read it in his book   ​Similar episodes: John Green  Xander Bullock  Pete A Turner  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

CW: loss of a childRachel Vindman has become a political activist. She co-hosts The Suburban Women Problem podcast by Red Wine and Blue. Oh, and her husband, Ret. Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman, is the one who testified at Trump's first impeachment hearing about what he heard in the call with the Ukrainian President. Rachel shares how her husband's actions changed his career path and continues to cause scrutiny in their lives.Rachel talks with us about the good, the bad, and the surprisingly wonderful things that happen with this kind of spotlight. We learn more - beyond the sensationalized facts - about what it truly FELT like to endure this. She talks about how deep grief and loss provides perspective and continues to set the tone for how she lives each day. She credits the American people for propelling her willingness to show up just as she is, particularly over the last couple years. It's a testament to staying true to one's values and convictions no matter the cost or who you're up against. You'll be inspired by her honesty, fortitude, and positivity.  Therapy highlight: What is a trauma response? What to do when an emotional expression is incongruent from the actual feeling.Links:Sun Counseling and WellnessInstagram: yepigototherapy The Suburban Women ProblemHere, RIght Matters

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman is the Pritzker Military Fellow at the Lawfare Institute, a former NSC staffer, and of course, an impeachment witness in the first impeachment of Donald J. Trump. He is also the author of the new book, "Here, Right Matters: An American Story." He joined Benjamin Wittes to talk about the book and the ground it covers—from Vindman's immigration as a small child, to his departure from the Army, the decision he made to report what he heard Donald Trump say to President Zelensky of Ukraine and the fallout, positive and negative. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

President Biden met with President Putin in Geneva on Wednesday. There was a lot of press and dueling press conferences, with both presidents having testy moments with them, and the whole thing was pretty different from the last time Putin met with a U.S. president. To talk through the Putin-Biden summit, Benjamin Wittes sat down on Lawfare Live with Fiona Hill and Alex Vindman, both formerly of the National Security Council, Alina Polyakova of the Center for European Policy Analysis, and former Estonian President Toomas Ilves. They discussed whether this was a win for Putin, a win for Biden, an overblown icebreaker or something else, and what it all says about where U.S.-Russia relations are headed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

What a fabulous chat with Renew Democracy Initiative's executive director, Uriel Epshtein! Since 2017, RDI has been active in promoting liberal democracy and its ideals through a variety of events and information campaigns. So go take a look and remember that this is another part of our on-going series: the Tools of Democracy.  In this episode Uriel and I talk about the tenets of democracy, the threats that we're dealing with and some suggestions on how to face the fact that our societies are now riven by polarisation, tribalism and the need for more cooperation at home and abroad. So lots to chew on and consider.  On Feb 15, RDI is hosting the first ever Renew Democracy Virtual Rally, which will see the participation of an array of exciting democracy defenders including LTC (Ret.) Alex Vindman, Garry Kasparov, Preet Bharara, Miles Taylor (NYT Anonymous), Evan Mawarire, and Fmr. Rep. Barbara Comstock.As always my warm thanks to CTP's senior researcher, Davide Cortese.And thanks to Bensound for providing the music.My heartfelt thanks for listening!Mo

Deep State MIC coup to remove Trump started with Lt. Col Alex Vindman The Duran: Episode 667. Via The Federalist (https://thefederalist.com/2020/09/08/vindman-not-whistleblower-was-driving-force-behind-impeachment/)... Rather than being a witness who independently supported the claims of the whistleblower, the National Security Council's Lt. Col Alex Vindman was the driving force behind the entire operation, according to the book's interviews with key figures in the impeachment probe and other evidence. The whistleblower's information came directly from Vindman, investigators determined. “Vindman was the person on the call who went to the whistleblower after the call, to give the whistleblower the information he needed to file his complaint,” said Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y. “For all intents and purposes, Vindman is the whistleblower here, but he was able to get somebody else to do his dirty work for him,” explained one senior congressional aide. *** The Patriot Beacon #1 Tactical Flashlight on the Market Link: https://www.patrioticlegacy.com/product/patriot-flashlight/ Coupon code: Duran20

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Major General Paul Vallely, U.S. Army (Ret.), U.S. Special Forces, author, speaker, former Fox News senior military analyst speaks to a policy of early release for Islamic terrorists, such as Usman Khan, a jihadist who admired Adolf Hitler and who stabbed to death innocent passers-by near London Bridge over the weekend. He was released eight years early on a 16-year-sentence; his sentence was literally cut in half. Learn why! And discover what a major general who served a lifetime in the United States Army thinks about Lt. Col. Alex Vindman who presented a false narrative against his Commander-in-Chief, the President of the United States, on the Ukraine issue before the House Intelligence Committee. Was there a possible conflict-of-interest? Should he be run-out-of-the-service for insubordination? Oh, by the way, Vindman has been asked three (3) times to serve as UKRAINE'S Defense Minister.... Find out more.

Stephen K. Bannon, Jason Miller, and Raheem Kassam are joined by Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage to discuss the latest of the impeachment proceedings against President Donald J. Trump. The four discussed Nancy Pelosi's rush to hold a vote on Thursday, as well as Lt. Col. Alex Vindman's forthcoming testimony to the House Intelligence Committee, and how Ukraine became the focal point of the impeachment proceedings.

Stephen K. Bannon, Jason Miller, and Raheem Kassam are joined by Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage to discuss the latest of the impeachment proceedings against President Donald J. Trump. The four discussed Nancy Pelosi's rush to hold a vote on Thursday, as well as Lt. Col. Alex Vindman's forthcoming testimony to the House Intelligence Committee, and how Ukraine became the focal point of the impeachment proceedings.