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Leland Vittert comments on the big news from the week // Katrina Guischard with a parenting feature: dealing with mental health as a mom // Alexander Bolton on the tariff back and forth // The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners looking to bounce back after a couple of rough series // Gee Scott on the amount of time that Seattle students spend on their phones during the school day // Herb Weisbaum on door-to-door scams and how to protect yourself // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup

The upcoming election presents a pivotal crossroads for both the Republican and Democratic parties, with profound implications for the future direction of American politics. Regardless of the outcome, the party that loses the White House and control of Congress will face intense internal turmoil, as factions vie for the party's identity and path forward. With keen insight and an eye toward the historical context, Alexander Bolton from The Hill invites readers to consider the broader implications for the American political landscape.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- While speaking with Politico, Camila Thorndike—Harris Campaign's Climate Engagement Director—revealed that Kamala Harris does not support the expansion of land leases for fracking, and the subsequent expansion of domestic energy production. Earlier in the campaign, Harris had emphasized the expansion of fracking leases via the Inflation Reduction Act, alluding to the idea that it would be a policy she supported moving forward. Notably, while running for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination in 2019, Harris had called for an outright ban on fracking. Thorndike's revelation now marks the third alteration of Harris's position on fracking. Can Pennsylvanians believe anything she is saying on this subject? 3:25pm- While speaking at a Latino Roundtable in Miami, Florida, Donald Trump couldn't believe that his political rival Kamala Harris was taking the day off from the campaign trail despite the presidential election being just two-weeks away. He hilariously stated: “I can't get over it…She's lazy as hell.” 3:40pm- Democrats in Swing States Are Now Running Away From Harris. In a new report from Alexander Bolton of The Hill writes: “Democrats running for the Senate in ‘blue wall' states that will be critical to determining the outcome of the 2024 election are running away from Vice President Harris, signaling that they are hoping to win over some of former President Trump's voters to keep their seats. And Democratic candidates in those states have been careful about criticizing Trump during the high-stakes debates. They have focused on policy and their own records without taking many—or any—shots against the Republican nominee.” Bolton notes that Democrats Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Senate Candidate Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) are distancing themselves from Harris. He writes that Slotkin “has sounded like a Republican at times, talking about her home on a ‘dirt road' where no electric vehicle would dare go. She has flashed Trumpian rhetoric about how Japan and South Korea ‘ate our lunch' in the 1980s by being a step ahead of U.S. automakers in promoting fuel-efficient vehicles.” You can read the full article here: https://thehill.com/homenews/4945815-democratic-candidates-avoid-harris-blue-wall/ 3:55pm- Rich reads hate mail from listeners—and Matt wonders why he was attacked too! He didn't even do anything.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (10/22/2024): 3:05pm- While speaking with Politico, Camila Thorndike—Harris Campaign's Climate Engagement Director—revealed that Kamala Harris does not support the expansion of land leases for fracking, and the subsequent expansion of domestic energy production. Earlier in the campaign, Harris had emphasized the expansion of fracking leases via the Inflation Reduction Act, alluding to the idea that it would be a policy she supported moving forward. Notably, while running for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination in 2019, Harris had called for an outright ban on fracking. Thorndike's revelation now marks the third alteration of Harris's position on fracking. Can Pennsylvanians believe anything she is saying on this subject? 3:25pm- While speaking at a Latino Roundtable in Miami, Florida, Donald Trump couldn't believe that his political rival Kamala Harris was taking the day off from the campaign trail despite the presidential election being just two-weeks away. He hilariously stated: “I can't get over it…She's lazy as hell.” 3:40pm- Democrats in Swing States Are Now Running Away From Harris. In a new report from Alexander Bolton of The Hill writes: “Democrats running for the Senate in ‘blue wall' states that will be critical to determining the outcome of the 2024 election are running away from Vice President Harris, signaling that they are hoping to win over some of former President Trump's voters to keep their seats. And Democratic candidates in those states have been careful about criticizing Trump during the high-stakes debates. They have focused on policy and their own records without taking many—or any—shots against the Republican nominee.” Bolton notes that Democrats Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Senate Candidate Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) are distancing themselves from Harris. He writes that Slotkin “has sounded like a Republican at times, talking about her home on a ‘dirt road' where no electric vehicle would dare go. She has flashed Trumpian rhetoric about how Japan and South Korea ‘ate our lunch' in the 1980s by being a step ahead of U.S. automakers in promoting fuel-efficient vehicles.” You can read the full article here: https://thehill.com/homenews/4945815-democratic-candidates-avoid-harris-blue-wall/ 3:55pm- Rich reads hate mail from listeners—and Matt wonders why he was attacked too! He didn't even do anything. 4:05pm- Vice-Presidential candidate JD Vance delivers remarks from Peoria, Arizona. He implores voters to cast their ballots and to bring nine friends with them to the polls on Election Day—noting that it is the only legal way to vote 10x and hilariously predicts that The New York Times will simply take his comments out of context and claim the Trump-Vance ticket encourages voter fraud. 4:30pm- While speaking at a Latino Roundtable in Miami, Florida, Donald Trump couldn't believe that his political rival Kamala Harris was taking the day off from the campaign trail despite the presidential election being just two-weeks away. He hilariously stated: “I can't get over it…She's lazy as hell.” Aside from the roundtable in Miami, Trump will also hold a campaign event in Greensboro, North Carolina later tonight. Meanwhile, JD Vance is hosting two campaign events in Arizona. 4:40pm- Elon Musk's Companies Have Faced At Least 20 Federal Probes. Mairead Elordi of The Daily Wire writes: “Elon Musk's many successful companies have reportedly faced at least 20 federal investigations and reviews in recent years. Tesla and SpaceX especially have faced heavy scrutiny, red tape, and fines over the course of their operations, The New York Times reported. These two companies also contract heavily with the federal government—last year, Musk's companies secured nearly $3 billion across 100 contracts with 17 federal agencies. The Times declared that Musk's ‘influence over the federal government is extraordinary, and extraordinarily lucrative' although it ...

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida with unprecedented strength, the Sunshine State braces for a potentially catastrophic impact. Beyond the immediate concerns for safety and infrastructure, Hurricane Milton also brings the complex interplay of natural disasters and politics into sharp focus. With a crucial election just weeks away, the response to this hurricane and its aftermath could significantly influence voter sentiment and shape the political landscape in Florida and beyond. Alexander Bolton from The Hill joins the show.  

In the high-stakes world of Senate politics, fundraising can make or break a campaign. The current dynamics within the Republican Party reveal a complex interplay of loyalty, strategy, and power. As several senators face tough reelection battles, questions arise about the allocation of resources and the long-term implications for party unity. Alexander Bolton from The Hill sheds light on the delicate balance between supporting party members and rewarding political allies, highlighting the intricate nature of campaign finance in modern American politics.

Round out your week of news headlines with Boyd Matheson! Boyd breaks down the latest on the presidential front and Stephen Lile joins to share how a loss in the presidential race might produce long-term benefits for either party. Alexander Bolton digs into the GOP fundraising efforts in the Senate and the intricacy of campaign finances. See how the farm bill debate is shaping out in federal legislation with Saul Elbein. Nadya Williams proposes how to be pro-life human flourishing and More!

Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, September 20, 20244:38 pm: Spencer Lindquist, a Field Reporter with the Daily Wire, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about his piece on how Springfield, Ohio, overrun with Haitian immigrants, is falling apart.5:05 pm: Author and historian Victor Davis Hanson joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about his piece for Townhall about whether Kamala Harris' “run out the clock” campaign can be successful.6:05 pm: Pastor Chuck Beickel of the First Baptist Church joins Rod and Greg to preview this weekend's patriotic interfaith event in American Fork.6:20 pm: David Clemons, CEO of Hero Defense Systems.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to Rod and Greg's interviews this week with Alexander Bolton of The Hill on how Democrats in Congress are betting that Kamala Harris will, if elected, move left on her centrist campaign promises, and (at 6:50 pm) with Dr. Marty Makary on his new book “Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong and What It Means for Our Health.”

Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, September 17, 20244:20 pm: Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform, joins Rod and Greg to discuss Kamala Harris' plan for a carbon tax, which would likely raise fees on gasoline and heating bills.5:05 pm: Alexander Bolton, a reporter for The Hill, joins the show for a conversation about how Democratic lawmakers are assuming Kamala Harris will abandon the political center policies she's preaching during her campaign in favor of more progressive policies if she's elected President.6:05 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins Rod and Greg for his weekly visit about what's happening in Washington, D.C., and today they'll discuss the second assassination attempt on the life of Donald Trump, as well as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announcing that state will also investigate the matter.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, June 25, 20244:20 pm: Alexander Bolton, a Reporter for The Hill, joins Rod to discuss how Senate Democrats are expressing frustration over talk of replacing Joe Biden as the party's presidential nominee before or during the Democratic National Convention.4:38 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins Rod for a conversation about the state's congressional races and the importance of today's state primary election.6:05 pm: Kristen Ullman, President of the Eagle Forum, joins Rod for a conversation about her piece in The Federalist about it being time to bring the Ten Commandments back to the public square.6:20 pm: Noah Rothman, Senior Writer for National Review, joins the program for a conversation about what both the Biden and Trump campaigns are doing to manage expectations for Thursday's debate.6:38 pm: Dr. Ron Faucheux, Chief Analyst at Certus Insights, joins Rod to discuss his piece for Real Clear Politics about how most political debates aren't won, but lost.

While the Senate is out of session this week, there is still a surprising amount of activity stirring things up on Capitol Hill. Politics during a presidential election year is once again causing rifts and preventing progress to pass real legislation. And in a surprising twist, the U.S. business community is splitting with the Republican Party. Alexander Bolton from The Hill joins the show and breaks down the latest conflict in the Senate.

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The Senate is headed towards a budget battle along partisan lines, as parity spending is going to become a big issue on Capitol Hill. Senate Democrats want an equal increase in spending between defense and non-defense spending. But Republicans aren't going to take that deal without a fight. Alexander Bolton is a senior staff writer at The Hill and joins Boyd to talk about the coming budget fight.

The bitter divisions plaguing American politics is being met with a forceful response by the middle. Politicians on both sides are fed up with the polarization and are coming together on various subjects. Alexander Bolton from the Hill talks with Boyd about how drawing a line against the fringe voices brings concerns whether this could fuel further polarization and persecution narratives. Others say this is a healthy confirmation of democratic norms. So how is this newfound alliance going to change Capital Hill? 

Boyd discusses the path forward for another aid package to our allies abroad, particularly Ukraine. They're continuing to face a determined Russia, who wants to use time to their advantage and simply keep the pressure up while support for Ukraine withers. Will lawmakers band together to rush aid to our ally? Can Speaker Johnson successfully cross party lines for the votes he needs? Alexander Bolton from The Hill joins the show.

Former President Trump's expected GOP nomination was met with support from the party, but none of it was overwhelming. Most Republican lawmakers have expressed that they will support whoever the Republican presidential nominee is, even if it's former President Trump, but there hasn't been a consensus on what that means for the party's policy. How will the Senate's priorities change in the coming months faced with their future nominee? Alexander Bolton joins the show.

Join Boyd to find out all you need to know about President Biden's State of the Union address tonight. Former White House Director of Press Advance for President Obama, Johanna Maska joins the show to talk about what we can expect to see from the presidential nominees campaigns.  Alexander Bolton joins the show to discuss if GOP Senators will rally around former President Trump's looming nomination. How emergency funding is adding to America's debt, Boyd annual State of the Union address and more!

The funding stalemate between Ukrainian/Israeli aid and border security continues on, but a border vote is inching closer. How has GOP party opinion changed since Trump's declaration about the bill? What will happen if the bill doesn't pass? What about if it does? Joining Boyd to look past the headlines, Alexander Bolton from The Hill.

Bill Bartholomew welcomes The Hill's Alexander Bolton, who published an article this week that reports some Democratic lawmakers are concerned about President Biden debating former President Trump in this year's election cycle.Support the show

Word is another Trump indictment is right around the corner. Yesterday, we told you about actor Erik Passoja. His face was scanned for a video game and was used in surprising ways. Today, he joins to tell us more. Alexander Bolton with The Hill drops in to talk about the state of the GOP and the seizing of power by the right wing of that party. Former Federal Prosecutor David Katz weighs in on Trump's legal trouble and Belinda Weymouth is back to save the planet

Rod Arquette Show with Greg Hughes Daily Rundown – “Wingman Wednesday,” July 19, 20234:38 pm: Alexander Bolton of The Hill joins Rod and Greg to discuss his piece about how radical conservative populism is rattling Republican senators, including Utah's Mitt Romney.5:05 pm: Representative Brian King, a Democrat, joins Greg and Rod for a conversation about how his party is being cast as the “enemy of masculinity.”5:35 pm: Michael Torres, Deputy Editor of RealClearPennsylvania and a contributor to The City Journal, joins the show to discuss his recent piece about how school districts, using flimsy legal reasoning, believe they have the right to hide a child's gender transition from parents.6:05 pm: Former Ogden Police Chief Randy Watt joins the show for a conversation about the extreme lack of resource officers in Utah's public schools.

Interviews with The Hill's Alexander Bolton (9) and MarketWatch's Greg Robb (18) on debt ceiling negotiations and impact of possible default, House passes bill to make all fentanyl Schedule 1, President Biden nominates Gen. Charles 'CQ" Brown to chair the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Derek Brown and Greg Skordas A new bipartisan bill could require the Supreme Court to create a new code of conduct for itself. This comes after revelations by ProPublica on gifts received by Justice Thomas. Alexander Bolton, Senior Staff Writer for The Hill, joins the show to discuss the details of the bill, and what could happen at the future hearing by the Senate Judiciary Committee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Derek Brown and Greg Skordas Utah Supreme Court Cancels Arguments State's Abortion Ban Lawsuit We begin the show with a battle that has been going on for a while now in Utah, that's the lawsuit challenging the state's abortion ban. Representative Brady Brammer, who sponsored a bill this year that tweaked the rules for granting an injunction in civil lawsuits joins the show to talk about the Utah Supreme Court canceling oral arguments in the abortion lawsuit, and how his bill could have played a hand in it. New Utah GOP Leadership To Target Gen Z The new leadership in the Utah Republican party is looking to attract younger voters to the party. Stafford Palmieri, Utah GOP Secretary, joins the show to talk about why this demographic is so important, and how they plan to reach out to them. President Biden Announces Bid To Run In 2024 On Tuesday, President Biden officially announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election, and he has made it clear who he thinks his primary challenger will be. Derek and Greg discuss what challenges lie ahead for the president. Disney Sues DeSantis Over Alleged "Targeted Campaign" Disney has filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. They are alleging the state's actions toward the company amount to a "targeted campaign" of government retaliation. Greg and Taylor discuss if DeSantis' open campaign against Disney can be his own undoing. Senators Unveil Proposal Requiring SCOTUS To Adopt Code Of Conduct A new bipartisan bill could require the Supreme Court to create a new code of conduct for itself. This comes after revelations by ProPublica on gifts received by Justice Thomas. Alexander Bolton, Senior Staff Writer for The Hill, joins the show to discuss the details of the bill, and what could happen at the future hearing by the Senate Judiciary Committee. House Passes McCarthy's Debt Ceiling Proposal Republicans in the House narrowly passed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's legislation to raise the debt ceiling through 2024. ABC News Correspondent Justin Finch joins us to discuss what is in the bill. U.S. Planning To Send A Consular Team To Sudan In the past few days, we have learned a lot about the power struggle and violence that are taking place in Sudan. Alexander Ward, Politico National Security Reporter breaks down the details of a consular team visiting Sudan to assist fleeing Americans. Journey for Justice: The Sherry Black Story This week an event is being hosted in Salt Lake City to discuss the famous case of Sherry Black, a case solved thanks to DNA genetic technology. We speak to Heidi Miller, President of the Sherry Black Foundation, to discuss the event, and how this technology can continue to help victims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan There are a lot of people getting antsy over the lack of progress on legislation to avoid a national default on our debt. We speak with Alexander Bolton, senior staff writer for The Hill, on his recent article that discusses the Democrats' plan to force a deal from House leader Kevin McCarthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan GOP Resolution On How To Support Candidates The GOP Convention is this Saturday. At the convention, Republicans will be voting on a resolution to only support candidates who get on the ballot via the caucus convention system. KSL Newsradio Reporter Lindsay Aerts joins us to talk about her conversation with the GOP chair Carson Jorgensen on this resolution. News Roundup: Erin Mendenhall Announces Re-Election In our news roundup, hosts Maura and Taylor discuss SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall's re-election announcement, a potential match-up between Senator Romney and Utah House Speake Brad Wilson, and the resurrection of some Trmpu-era rules in the House. Debt Limit Legislation Games There are a lot of people getting antsy over the lack of progress on legislation to avoid a national default on our debt. We speak with Alexander Bolton, senior staff writer for The Hill, on his recent article that discusses the Democrats' plan to force a deal from House leader Kevin McCarthy. President Biden's Poll Numbers Look Grim For Reelection Bid When President Joe Biden first ran for president, he promised a 180-degree turn from then-President Donald Trump. Unfortunately, his recent poll numbers reflect voters are not really seeing a favorable change from his predecessor. Maura and Taylor discuss what President Bidens recent poll numbers mean for his re-election bid in 2024, and the host city for the 2024 Democratic National Convention will hurt the Democrats. Justice Clarance Thomas Didn't Disclose Estate Deal We are learning more information by  ProPublica on Supreme Court Justice Clarance Thomas and some alleged gifts he received from Republican Billionaire Harlan Crow. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joins us to talk about whether the latest findings on real state acquisition could land him in some legal trouble. The Beginning Of The End Of Putin In Ukraine Winter has been a potential ally for the Russian forces in their war in Ukraine, with winter in the past, will Putin be able to hold on for much longer in Ukraine? We talk with retired Army Colonel, Jonathan Sweet, who served 30 years as a military intelligence officer, in his latest article on why President Putin has his days numbered in Ukraine. Dominion vs Fox Trial Set For Tuesday The trial for the Dominion Lawsuit against Fox News starts tomorrow. In the past few weeks, we have learned from a private conversation between hosts and producers from Fox News. NewsNation Senior National Correspondent Brian Entin joins the show to discuss what to expect this week from the trial. College Campuses and Free Speech Utah Senator Mike Lee spoke recently against some student protesters who spoke against federal Judge Stuart Kyle Duncan, disrupting his speech at Stanford Law School. Leah Murray, Director of the Walker Institute at Weber State University joins the show to discuss the recent trend of college students disrupting speeches at college campuses, and what we can do to have a better dialogue in schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fiscal policy in Washington has created a rift in GOP leadership in the Senate, namely between current Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Rick Scott from Florida. Florida Senator Rick Scott is tired of Leader Mitch McConnell "caving" on the debt limit. The Hill's Alexander Bolton breaks down the divisions that are forming between Senate Republicans and how it would impact negotiations if Speaker McCarthy and President Biden fail to make a deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, the Senate passed the $1.7 trillion omnibus package. Now the bill will go to the House for a vote. Senior Staff Writer for The Hill Alexander Bolton joins Boyd to discuss the amendments that made it into the bill, what hurdles lie ahead, and what to expect in the next 24 hours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Quinn Myers from Block Club Chicago explains why legendary Chicago bar, The Hideout, will shut down until 2023.  *The Hill's Alexander Bolton joins to discuss the Wisconsin Democrats' chances at knocking Ron Johnson out of office and what that would mean for Wisconsin.  *We learn the history of Streeterville and more during “Corrections and Clarifications” with the Afternoon crew.  *Plus, in an edition of John Howell's Book Club: John Koblin speaks about HBO in his new book, “It's Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution and Future of HBO” and Andrew Seidel speaks about church and state in his latest, “American Crusade.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Quinn Myers from Block Club Chicago explains why legendary Chicago bar, The Hideout, will shut down until 2023.  *The Hill's Alexander Bolton joins to discuss the Wisconsin Democrats' chances at knocking Ron Johnson out of office and what that would mean for Wisconsin.  *We learn the history of Streeterville and more during “Corrections and Clarifications” with the Afternoon crew.  *Plus, in an edition of John Howell's Book Club: John Koblin speaks about HBO in his new book, “It's Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution and Future of HBO” and Andrew Seidel speaks about church and state in his latest, “American Crusade.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The midterms are just 19 days away, and there is a significant chance that Republicans will take back control of the House. But if that happens, will the GOP continue to fund Ukraine in its war with Russia? Alexander Bolton from The Hill explains why Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell are not seeing eye to eye, the politics at play, and what kind of aid we can expect going forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on First Light: The top law enforcement officer in Texas is shedding light on the police response to last month's elementary school massacre in Uvalde. Senators have reached a bipartisan deal on new gun control legislation. And republican state election officials in Arizona and Georgia both testified before the January 6 Committee on Tuesday. We'll have all of that for you, plus we'll dig deeper into that new gun legislation with Alexander Bolton of The Hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Uvalde, Texas, even those who didn't lose their own child lost someone -- their best friend, the little boy down the road who dribbled his basketball in the driveway, the kid who stood on the curb, backpack in hand, waiting for the bus. Correspondent Clayton Neville takes a look at the lives lost. European Union leaders agreed Monday to embargo most Russian oil imports into the bloc by year-end as part of new sanctions on Moscow worked out at a summit focused on helping Ukraine with a long-delayed package of new financial support. John Stolnis reports on that for us. Jim Roope will tell us where water restrictions are in place in the western United States, Kim Ashley reports on what was a hectic holiday travel weekend, and Kevin Carr will tell us if the force is with the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney Plus. Alexander Bolton of TheHill.com joins Michael Toscano to talk about the possibility of new gun legislation on Capitol Hill. And how do you talk to your kids about these mass shootings? Heidi Borst wrote about that for Insider.com. She'll join us to offer some insight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Andras Toth-Czifra at Flashpoint details the impact that social media is having in Russia's war on Ukraine. *25th Ward Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez shares why he is attempting to prevent politicians from spending campaign funds on their legal defense. *ABC News Entertainment Correspondent Jason Nathanson describes the fallout from Will Smith's slapping of Chris Rock. *Alexander Bolton of The Hill tells John about a line of questions that was missing from the questioning of Ketanji Brown Jackson *Plus, Rick Morrissey of the Chicago Sun-Times walks back some of his thoughts on Tony La Russa after watching the tape.

On today's show, we find out more on the latest developments regarding the infrastructure negotiations on Capitol Hill with Alexander Bolton of TheHill.com. We'll also talk deep sea exploration and discovery with famed explorer Robert Ballard. If his name sounds familiar to you, it should. He's the one who found the Titanic. He'll tell that story and more in a fun conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, April 15, 20214:20 pm: Jennifer Berry, Founder of the Franklin Discovery School, joins the program to discuss how she was able to provide exemptions to the state’s mask mandate to students and parents at her school4:35 pm: Townhall columnist Scott Morefield joins the show to discuss why he says forced mask wearing is a more about behavioral science than medical science, and how the government has been playing us since the pandemic began6:05 pm: Alexander Bolton, a reporter for The Hill, joins the show to discuss how Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is now seeking to mend fences with Donald Trump after a simmering feud erupted over the weekend6:20 pm: Sarah Anderson, Director of Policy for Freedomworks joins Rod for a conversation about Voter ID, and if the left believes Voter ID laws are racist then how could they possibly support vaccine passports6:35 pm: Iuri Melo, a clinical social worker in St. George and co-founder of SchoolPulse joins the show to discuss how text counseling could help with the mental health of America's teens6:50 pm: Ari Cohn, first amendment and defamation Lawyer, as well as Senior Adjunct Fellow at TechFreedom, joins Rod to discuss his recent op-ed piece about why it isn't government's job to promote "fairness" online

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown –Friday, April 2, 20214:20 pm: Corinne Johnson of Utah Parents United joins the program to discuss the group’s opposition to children wearing masks in schools and the upcoming rally against masks in schools on April 10th4:35 pm: Utah Congressman Burgess Owens joins Rod to discuss why he says the use of Voter ID can’t be compared to racism6:05 pm: Alexander Bolton of The Hill joins the show to discuss how many Republicans in Congress are beginning to believe that Joe Biden does not want to work with them on big legislation6:20 pm: Utah Congressman Blake Moore joins Rod to discuss how the United States needs to reduce its dependency on Chinese manufacturing6:35 pm: We’ll listen back to Rod’s conversations this week with Salt Lake County Councilwoman Aimee Winder Newton about the verbal abuse and harassment she and other female candidates suffered at the hands of Salt Lake County GOP leadership, and (at 6:50 pm) with Charlotte Cuthbertson of the Epoch Times on how Mexican cartels are using wristbands to track people they are trying to smuggle across the U.S. southern border

Tech CEO's came to Capitol Hill today to face questioning from members of the House Judiciary Committee. Interviews with Roger Cheng of CNET (15) and Alexander Bolton of The HIll (30).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's program looks at the the memorial for George Floyd, with remarks by Rev. Al Sharpton. Plus, more on the protests across the country. We're joined by phone by Ruth Simon of The Wall Street Journal (15) and Alexander Bolton of The Hill (35).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's program looks at the testimony of Former BARDA Director Rick Bright. Plus, more on Senator Richard Burr, Republican of North Carolina, stepping down at the intelligence committee chair. Interviews with Sarah Owermohle of Politico (13) and Alexander Bolton of The Hill (25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's program looks at the latest with the passage of the latest corona virus package in the House. Alexander Bolton of The Hill joins by phone (5).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During a luncheon with republican senator, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky announced he has enough votes to start the impeachment trial. Also, John Bolton has offered to testify in the trial. The Hill senior reporter Alexander Bolton discusses the new announcements with John Howell.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Friday, November 22, 20194:20 pm: Casey Burgat, a Resident Senior Fellow for the R Street Institute, joins the program to discuss the uphill climb Democrats are facing in their attempt to impeach President Trump4:35 pm: Representative Robert Spendlove joins the program to discuss the latest version of the Utah Tax Reform plan and which taxpayers should expect to pay more5:05 pm: Alexander Bolton of The Hill joins Rod for a conversation about the meeting President Trump had with Utah Senator Mitt Romney yesterday6:05 pm: Representative Susan Pulsipher joins Rod to discuss her proposal that would allow school administrators to confiscate and destroy students’ vaping devices as a way to fight underage e-cigarette use in Utah6:20 pm: Burgess Everett of Politico joins the show to discuss President Trump’s meeting yesterday with GOP Senators ahead of a likely Senate impeachment trial6:35 pm: Chris White, Tech Reporter for the Daily Caller News Foundation, joins Rod to discuss a media conspiracy to hype climate change news ahead of the 2019 U.N. climate summit6:50 pm:Nelson Lotz, an intern with the Pioneer Park Coalition, joins the show to discuss his recent op-ed about using a compassionate approach to homelessness in Salt Lake City

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, October 1, 20194:20 pm: Deseret News columnist Dick Harmon joins Rod to discuss California’s new law allowing college athletes to sign endorsement deals, whether Utah should follow suit, and what the law means for college sports on the whole5:05 pm: Jon Gabriel, Editor-in-Chief of Ricochet.com, joins Rod to discuss his recent piece on the “impeachment frenzy”6:05 pm: Alexander Bolton of The Hill joins the show to discuss why Democrats in red states are worried that the impeachment push will spin out of control6:20 pm: Representative Carol Spackman Moss joins Rod to discuss why she wants to expand the definition of the insanity defense in Utah courtrooms, thereby making it easier to allow treatment instead of prison time6:35 pm: An interview we taped last week at the FAIR Hold Their Feet to the Fire Immigration conference with Jonathan Thompson, Executive Director and CEO of the National Sheriffs Association, about sensible law enforcement when it comes to immigration

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Friday, August 2, 20194:20 pm: Deseret News Columnist Jay Evensen joins the show to discuss why he says the Utah Legislature should relent and give the people what they voted for when it comes to Medicaid expansion4:35 pm: Alexander Bolton of The Hill joins the show to discuss why Democratic lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are alarmed at the negative tone being taken by the party’s presidential candidates5:05 pm: Paul Kengor, author and political science professor at Grove City College, joins the show for a conversation about racist remarks made by Ronald Reagan when he was Governor of California6:05 pm: Romina Boccia, Director of the Center for the Federal Budget at the Heritage Foundation, joins the show to discuss why the appeal of socialism seems to be growing in America6:20 pm: Molly Thompson, Co-Founder of the Kind Campaign, joins the show to discuss the recent rise in cyberbullying among U.S. teenagers6:35 pm - Listen Back Friday: We’ll listen back to Rod’s conversations with two lawmakers this week who are tasked with helping fix problems created by lawmakers during the last Utah legislative session. Senator Evan Vickers joined the show to discuss how the state will fix a problem with the medical marijuana law that could have caused legal issues for employees of county health departments. And (at 6:50 pm) with Senator Allen Christensen on the Trump Administration’s denial of the state’s request for a partial Medicaid expansion plan

Attorney General William Barr lied when he testified to Congress earlier this week. That's a crime. So how will Democrats handle it? They have the power to impeach him, but without Republican support, it's likely to go nowhere. So how should they proceed? Guest host Igor Volsky talks to Alexander Bolton from The Hill, Christy Goldfuss from Center for American Progress and Hanna Trudo from the National Journal!

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Thursday, April 25, 20194:20 pm: Steve Dimond, Director of Human Resources for the Canyons School District, joins the program to discuss a proposed teacher raise in the district that would make starting teacher salaries $50,000 and raise yearly property taxes in the district average of $144 per household5:05 pm: Alexander Bolton of The Hill joins the show to discuss the seven big decisions facing Joe Biden heading into the 2020 primary election6:05 pm: Utah Foundation President Peter Reichard joins the show to discuss the results of a new study on teacher pay that shows Utah’s growing economy may be making it harder to keep teachers in the classroom6:20 pm: Timothy Ogden, Managing Director of Financial Access Initiative, joins the program to discuss why he says forcing students to study personal finance is a waste of time6:35 pm: Steve Moore, Chief Economist at The Heritage Foundation, joins the show for his weekly visit with Rod about politics and the nation's economy

A new story says that 25 different members of the Trump administration had their security clearances denied when they were hired. That didn't stop Trump. He overrode the national security experts and granted them jobs in the White House anyway. Multiple 2020 candidates spoke to the We The People summit in Washington DC this week. What did they have to say?We talk to Laura Barron-Lopez from Politico, Alexander Bolton from The Hill and Lauren Gambino from The Guardian

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Friday, February 15, 20194:20 pm: John Eastman, Constitutional Law Professor at Chapman University, joins Rod to discuss whether President Trump is on strong legal footing when it comes to the national emergency declaration5:05 pm: University of Utah Law Professor Amos Guiora joins Rod to discuss a bill being run by Representative Brian King that would mandate someone witnessing a crime or accident to call 9-1-16:05 pm: Marty Liccardo, Men’s Engagement Specialist with the Utah Department of Health, joins the show to discuss a study that shows approximately 25% of teens were assaulted by a dating partner in 20176:20 pm: Senator Jani Iwamoto joins the program to discuss her bill that she says will strengthen campus safety and help avoid another situation like that of Lauren McCluskey, who was killed near her on-campus dorm last year6:35 pm - Listen Back Friday: We’ll listen back to Rod’s conversations this week with Kate Bradshaw, Director of Responsible Beer Choice Coalition about the LDS Church’s stance against a bill that would allow 4.8% beer to be available in the state’s convenience and grocery stores, and with Alexander Bolton of The Hill on how Trump is dividing Democrats with his anti-socialist comments

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Monday, February 11, 20194:20 pm: Should the use of contraceptives be part of the sex-education curriculum in Utah schools?A bill that would have allowed information to be given to students was recently tabled by Utah lawmakers, but a new voter poll suggests Utahns want the information given to their children.Rod will take your calls on the subject5:05 pm: Emily Taylor, a gun law expert with U.S. Law Shield, joins Rod to discuss the rash of gun seizure laws in America, which includes a “red flag” bill currently being considered by Utah lawmakers6:05 pm: Jon Miller, White House Correspondent for The Blaze, joins the program to discuss why he says it’s time to put an end to Black History Month6:35 pm: Alexander Bolton of The Hill joins the program to discuss his piece about how President Donald Trump is dividing Democrats with his public warnings about socialism

If Howard Schultz is being serious about his independent run for President in 2020, he won't win. What he COULD do is take enough votes away from a Democratic nominee to give us a second term of Donald Trump. What's worse is... He's essentially saying that he will run to help protect all of his money from other Democrats who have finally gotten the picture and will start taxing billionaires at a higher rate. Disgusting. More polls on 2020 show that the excitement in the Democrat party is at an all time high, while Donald Trump's approval rating continues to sink to new lows. We talk to Alexander Bolton from The Hill, Asawin Suebsang from The Daily Beast and Jen Bendery from HuffPost.

Divided government! The 2018 midterm elections are over and we know what the 116th Congress is going to look like: The Republican Party will continue to control the Senate and the Democratic Party will control the House of Representatives. In this episode, we discuss the likely ramifications of a divided Congress, some of the interesting results of individual Congressional races, and the opportunities available for Republicans to get their last wishes rammed into law before their complete Congressional control ends in January. Please Support Congressional Dish - Quick Links Click here to contribute a lump sum or set up a monthly contribution via PayPal Click here to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Use your bank’s online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North Number 4576 Crestview, FL 32536 Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Recommended Episodes CD179: Hearing: Who's Tracking the Immigrant Kids? CD166: I Spy a Shutdown CD149: Fossil Fuel Foxes CD143: Trump's Law Enforcers CD089: Secrets of the CRomnibus (2015 Budget) CD087: Run for Congress with Chris Clemmons Additional Reading Article: Trump's appointment of the acting Attorney General is unconstitutional by Neal K. Katyal and George T. Conway III, The New York Times, November 8, 2018. Article: DoD is sending 7,000 troops to the border. Here's every unit going. by Tara Copp, Military Times, November 8, 2018. Article: It's not over: Days after election, these races are still undecided by Brian Naylor, NPR, November 8, 2018. Article: Rep. Duncan Hunter keeps seat despite charges by Julie Watson, WBTV, November 8, 2018. Article: Trump warns Dems over potential investigations: 'Two can play that game!' by Brett Samuels, The Hill, November 7, 2018. Article: Top Dems quickly announce leadership intentions by Mike Lillis, The Hill, November 7, 2018. Article: Nevada voters approve automatic voter registration by Aris Folley, The Hill, November 7, 2018. Article: Connecticut elects first black congresswoman by Jessie Hellmann, The Hill, November 11, 2018. Article: Jeff Sessions pushed out after a year of attacks from Trump by Erick Tucker and Michael Balsamo, AP News, November 7, 2018. Article: Ayanna Pressley officially Massachusetts' 1st black congresswoman by William J. Kole, Boston Globe, November 7, 2018. Article: Don Young holds on to House seat in Alaska by Miranda Green, The Hill, November 7, 2018. Article: GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter wins reelection despite criminal charges by Juliegrace Brufke, The Hill, November 7, 2018. Article: Florida U.S. Senate race between Rick Scott, Bill Nelson could be heading for recount by Mark Skoneki, Steven Lemongello, and Gray Rohrer, The Orlando Sentinel, November 7, 2018. Article: Democrat Colin Allred grabs Dallas-area U.S. House seat from GOP's Pete Sessions by Gromer Jeffers Jr., Dallas News, November 7, 2018. Article: The investigations Trump will face now that Democrats control the House by Adam Davidson, The New Yorker, November 7, 2018. Article: With midterms over, lame-duck congress now turns to avoiding a shutdown by Eric Katz, Government Executive, November 7, 2018. Article: Next chairman of Ways and Means Committee plans to demand Trump's tax return by Justin Wise, The Hill, November 7, 2018. Article: The private business of for-profit prisons in the US by AYŞE NUR DOK, TRT World, November 7, 2018. Article: Newly empowered, House Democrats plan to launch immediate investigations of Trump, but leaders are wary of impeachment by Karoun Demirjian, Tom Hamburger, and Gabriel Pogrund, The Washington Post, November 7, 2018. Article: Top Judiciary Dem: Trump is about to 'learn he's not above the law' by Aris Folley, The Hill, November 7, 2018. Article: GOP Rep. Chris Collins, charged with insider trading, is projected to win re-election in New York by Dan Mangan, CNBC, November 7, 2018. Article: Former NFL players Anthony Gonzalez, Colin Allred elected to Congress by Curtis Crabtree, NBC Sports, November 6, 2018. Article: Cramer ousts Heitkamp in critical North Dakota Senate race by Max Greenwood, The Hill, November 6, 2018. Article: Blackburn keeps Tennessee seat in GOP hands by Alexander Bolton, The Hill, November 6, 2018. Article: Dem Lauren Underwood unseats Randy Hultgren in Illinois by Brett Samuels, The Hill, November 6, 2018. Article: Hawley defeats McCaskill in tight Missouri Senate race by Jordain Carney, The Hill, November 6, 2018. Article: Pence's brother wins Indiana House race by Megan Keller, The Hill, November 6, 2018. Article: GOP Rep. Chris Collins wins reelection in NY despite insider trading charges by Michael Burke, The Hill, November 6, 2018. Article: Dem Colin Allredy topples Sessions in key Texas House seat by Lisa Hagen, The Hill, November 6, 2018. Article: Graham lauds GOP Senate Results: 'Conservative judicial train is going to keep running!' by Megan Keller, The Hill, November 6, 2018. Article: Coffman loses GOP seat in Colorado by Mike Lillis, The Hill, November 6, 2018. Article: Mitt Romney wins Senate race in Utah by Alexander Bolton, The Hill, November 6, 2018. Article: Rashida Tlaib becomes first Palestinian-American woman to win congressional seat by Emily Birnbaum, The Hill, November 6, 2018. Article: Haaland becomes one of first Native American women elected to Congress by Morgan Gstalter, The Hill, November 6, 2018. Article: Sharice Davids makes history: Kansas' 1st gay rep, 1st Native American woman in Congress by Bryan Lowry and Katy Bergen, The Kansas City Star, November 6, 2018. Article: Ryan Zinke and the murky interior of Trumpworld by Timothy L. O'Brien, Bloomberg, November 1, 2018. Article: Sources: Justice Department investigating Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke by Pamela Brown, Evan Perez, Lauren Fox, and Gregory Wallace, CNN Politics, October 31, 2018. Article: Probe of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke sent to U.S. prosecutors by Ari Natter and Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Bloomberg, October 30, 2018. Article: Lieu vows aggressive investigations of Trump if Dems retake House by Julia Manchester, The Hill, October 29, 2018. Blog: Budget reconciliation is the key to building the border wall by Rep. Bradley Byrne, The Hill, October 17, 2018. Article: $35M private immigration detention center proposted for Ionia by Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, October 16, 2018. Article: House will investigate Trump's attacks on democracy if Dems win, Cummings says by Julia Manchester, The Hill, October 1, 2018. Article: Ryan Zinke to the oil and gas industry: "Our government should work for you" by Umair Irfan, Vox, September 22, 2018. Article: Rep. Duncan Hunter and his wife indicted in use of campaign funds for personal expenses by Laura Jarrett and Maeve Reston, CNN Politics, August 21, 2018. Article: Why Rep. Chris Collins's insider trading arrest is a huge deal - and also totally unsurprising by Tara Golshan, Vox, August 9, 2018. Article: 2 Texas congressman bought shares in drug firm at heart of Rep. Chris Collins' insider trading case by Rachel Cohrs, Dallas News, August 9, 2018. Article: This company is at the center of insider trading charges against Rep. Collins by Katherine Ross, The Street, August 9, 2018. Article: Rep. Chris Collins charged with insider trading, federal prosecutors announce by Renae Merle and Mike DeBonis, The Washington Post, August 8, 2018. Article: Indicted Rep. Chris Collins shows why members of Congress should not trade stocks by Josh Barro, Business Insider, August 8, 2018. Article: Scandals pile up for interior chief Ryan Zinke by Chris D'Angelo, Huffpost, July 23, 2018. Article: Interior watchdog opens probe of land deal linking Zinke, Halliburton chairman by Ben Lefebvre, Politico, July 18, 2018. Article: Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's conduct attracts unprecedented scrutiny from government investigators by Greg Zimmerman, Medium, June 5, 2018. Article: A timeline of scandals and ethical shortfalls at Ryan Zinke's Interior Department by Evlondo Cooper and Ted MacDonald, Media Matters for America, May 7, 2018. Article: Profiting from enforcement: The role of private prisons in U.S. immigration detention by Livia Luan, Migration Policy Institute, May 2, 2018. Article: Liberal watchdog group sues Trump, alleging he violated constitutional ban by David A. Fahrenthold and Jonathan O'Connell, The Washington Post, January 23, 2017. Article: GOP congressman, overwhelmed by constituents concerned about ACA repeal, sneaks out of event early by Mark Joseph Stern, Slate, January 15, 2017. Article: Congressman defends 'Citibank' provision in spending bill by Jim Acosta, CNN Politics, December 16, 2014. Article: Wall Street's omnibus triumph, and others by Russ Choma, Open Secrets News, December 12, 2014. Article: Why Citi may soon regret its big victory on Capitol Hill by Rob Blackwell, American Banker, December 11, 2014. Article: How Wall St. got its way by Dave Clarke, Kate Davidson, and Jon Prior, Politico, December 11, 2014. Resources ACLU Talking Points: 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Bill Overview: H.R. 992 (113th): Swaps Regulatory Improvement Act Live News: CNN Election Night in the US Company Announcement: BAKKEN Binding Expansion Open Season, Energy Transfer Letter: Resignation Letter of Jeff Sessions OpenSecrets: Rep. Kevin Cramer - North Dakota District 1 OpenSecrets: Rep. Kevin Yoder, Kansas District 03 Wikipedia: Chris Collins (American Politician) Visual Resources Sound Clip Sources Interview: Schiff responds to threat from President Trump, CNN Politics, November 8, 2018. News Conference: Minority Leader Pelosi on 2018 Election Results, C-SPAN, November 7, 2018. 19:30 Representative Nancy Pelosi: In any event, next week we look forward to welcoming our new class of freshmen. We will celebrate their diversity, the freshness of their thinking, and the rest. And they will immediately be incorporated into our building consensus and how we go forward in a very open, transparent, bipartisan, unifying Congress. Any questions? 21:10 Representative Nancy Pelosi: In appropriations and in many of the other committee—all of the other committees—we have a responsibility for oversight. And, hopefully, in the course of asking for information, we can just make the request and the information will come in. We’re concerned about what’s happening at EPA, for example, to degrading the air we breathe and the water we drink despite what the president said today. So, that’s only one example. 27:30 Unknown Speaker: Follow up on what the president said this morning. He made clear that if Democrats launch investigations, that any hopes for bipartisanship is off. Do you have any concerns that these investigations could jeopardize your opportunities to legislate? Representative Nancy Pelosi: We do not intend to abandon or relinquish our responsibility as Article I, the first branch of government, and our responsibilities for accountability, for oversight, and the rest. This doesn’t mean we go looking for a fight, but it means that if we see a need to go forward, we will. But that will be the work of our committees. Every committee has oversight responsibility. Congresswoman Eshoo’s on Energy and Commerce, and that’s a big oversight committee, as some of you probably are aware. But, specifically, to some of the concerns that the president may have, the Judiciary Committee, the Intelligence Committee, the Oversight Committee, the—well, there’re a number of committees that—depending on how we go down that path—the Financial Services committee, did I say Intelligence? Oh, Homeland Security Committee, because, of course, we are shamed as a nation by a policy that takes babies out of the arms of their mothers, that builds tents, and all the rest to house people, and there’s separation of families. So we want to look into that, and we would hope that we can do so by simply having oversight. If, in fact, requires a subpoena—I hope not, but—so be it. News Conference: President Trump on 2018 Election Results, C-SPAN, November 7, 2018. 23:00 President Donald Trump: Their whole agenda has been to try not giving me anything for the wall. I really believe politically they’re hurting themselves. I actually think politically that’s a good thing for me, but I want to get the wall up because we need to— Unknown Speaker: So no shut-down scenario— President Trump: I don’t know. I can’t tell you that. Unknown Speaker: —for the, for the mid, for the lame duck. President Trump: No, I can’t commit to that, but it’s possible. News Conference: Democrat Richard Neal says he plans to seek Trump tax returns, APNews, YouTube, November 7, 2018. Hearing: Unaccompanied Immigrant Children, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, C-SPAN, August 16, 2018. 1:14:30 Senator Claire McCaskill: This is about the fourth or fifth time I’ve been on this dais, and no one seems to be worried about the fact that you all get to wash your hands of these children. You want to talk about catch and release? You’re catching these children and then you’re releasing them and everyone goes like this. Not my problem. I think the thing that really stuck out to me in the report that the committee issued was the finding—and this was finding number 14—HHS has a plan to notify state governments before placing unaccompanied children previously held in secure facilities, but HHS has failed to implement that plan. HHS explained it cannot implement the plan because it cannot determine who to notify in state government. Well, let me just tell you, Commander, I will make an offer to you today: I think my staff can get you a list of agencies and phone numbers before close of business tomorrow. Would that be helpful? Commander Jonathan White: I’ll be glad to convey that, but I think it does address—I think there are very real questions, but— Sen. McCaskill: No, they’re not. White: —widely appro— Sen. McCaskill: No. They’re not. Every state has a child-welfare agency. In Missouri, it’s the Missouri Department of Social Services, the Children’s Division, and they’re responsible for foster care, for child placement, for monitoring child detention centers, they are responsible for the welfare of children who have been separated from their families. And they have contacts in every corner of my state. There’s a hotline that they administer. There is all kinds of ways that they can communicate with school systems, with local governments, with all the people that are working as foster parents. There is a huge network in every single state, because you know what the states do? They take the responsibility for having children in their care seriously. 1:54:30 Senator Heidi Heitkamp: One facility provider basically, if my rough math is right, 11,000 children have been assigned to Southwest Key over a number of facilities, not one facility, but they’re obviously a large provider. The reports coming out of Dallas say that they basically, in a half-year period, have a contract that’s worth a half a billion dollars that they’re being paid, which, if you do the rough math, that’s about $45,000 per child. I think that we should have some pretty high expectations at $45,000 per child. So I would love a list of all the contractors that you currently have, the number of complaints, and the severity of the complaints, in each one of those cases, what disciplinary action has been, and how you’re cooperating consistently with state authorities, who usually are the licensing authorities, and I understand that. Audio Recording: Nunes on secret tape: Kavanaugh vote, then Rosenstein impeachment, MSNBC, July 30, 2018. Hearing: Wartime Contracting, Senate Homeland Security Subcommittee, C-SPAN, July 16,2013. 3:30 Senator Claire McCaskill: I learned just this week that the Defense Department spent millions to construct a building in Afghanistan that has never been used. This facility was built despite the fact that the forward commander said they neither needed nor wanted this facility, in May 2010, almost a full year before construction began. We now have a brand-new state-of-the-art building that cost the taxpayers 34 million to build. The worst part is that all indications are, we’re going to tear it down. We can’t even give it away to the Afghanistan government for free because they don’t want a building that they will have to spend millions to rewire because it was built to U.S. electrical code. I also recently learned that more than 13 million may have been wasted on a USAID agricultural development contract with a company called Chemonics. The waste alone is bad enough, but the Special Inspector General also found that the contractor failed to cooperate with the audit. Frankly, that’s just unacceptable. Hearing: Wartime Contracting, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, C-SPAN, September 21, 2011. 46:30 Senator Claire McCaskill: I want to talk about something that I mentioned—and you mentioned in your report, but I think it’s something we need to flesh out for this committee—and that’s contractors being subject to the jurisdiction of the United States of America. Heartbreaking incident in Iraq, that I'm sure you all are aware of, where the negligence of one of our contractors killed one of our soldiers. And in trying to find justice for that family, the contractor avoided the jurisdiction of the United States, and the most insulting thing about it was he then got another—that company then got another contract with our government. After they had used the fact that they were not subject to the jurisdiction of our country as a way to avoid justice for this man’s family, we then decided we should sign up again with them. Community Suggestions Super Typhoon Yutu Relief Campaign See more Community Suggestions HERE. Cover Art Design by Only Child Imaginations Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)  

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, October 2, 20184:20 pm: Alexander Bolton of The Hill joins Rod to discuss his piece on how Democrats up for re-election in historically GOP controlled states are facing a difficult decision in regards to the Judge Brett Kavanaugh situation4:35 pm: Chase Winder, a candidate for state senate in District Two, joins the show to discuss his Salt Lake Tribune op-ed piece in which he states the Utah medical community is not up to the task of dealing with the opioid crisis5:05 pm: Jenna Ellis, Director of Public Policy for the Dobson Family Institute and a contributor to National Review, joins Rod to why she says it’s time for women to stand up in support of Judge Brett Kavanaugh6:20 pm: Salt Lake City Councilwoman Erin Mendenhall joins Rod to discuss the injuries piling up related to the use of rental scooters in the downtown area and a new program to inform riders of their legal use6:35 pm: Courtney McBeth, Project Director for the American Dream Ideas Challenge at the University of Utah, joins the program to discuss how the project is aiming to help those in the middle class achieve the “American Dream”

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, September 18, 20184:20 pm: Utah Congressman Chris Stewart (R) and his opponent in November’s election, Democrat Shireen Ghorbani (4:35 pm), both join the program today to discuss their thoughts on last night’s debate and their campaigns moving forward5;05 pm: DJ Schanz of the Utah Patients Coalition joins the show to give us his reaction to the LDS Church’s recent comments that it would like to see Utah pass medical marijuana legislation before the end of the year6:05 pm: Matt Schweich, Deputy Director of the Marijuana Policy Project, joins the show to discuss the organization’s decision to help fundraise in support of Utah’s Proposition Two6:35 pm: Alexander Bolton of The Hill joins the show to discuss his piece comparing the situation Judge Brett Kavanaugh is going through now to the accusations Anita Hill leveled against Justice Clarence Thomas in 1991

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Friday, July 20, 20184:20 pm: David Byler, Chief Elections Analyst for The Weekly Standard, joins the show to discuss why President Trump’s tweets are unpopular with Americans5:35 pm: Cynthia Kendoll of Stop Oregon Sanctuaries joins the show to discuss the goals of the group’s initiative that will be on the November ballot in that state5:50 pm: Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow in Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute and a contributor to The Federalist, joins the show to discuss how Virginia is considering a law that would force parents to undergo 30 hours of mandatory training before being allowed to help at their kid’s preschool6:05 pm: Alexander Bolton of The Hill joins the show to discuss how Democrats are fighting amongst themselves over how far the party should go in opposing Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee6:20 pm: Michael Saltsman, Managing Director of the Employment Policies Institute, joins the show to discuss why he says minimum wage hikes are a poor way of lifting people out of poverty6:35 pm - Listen Back Friday: We’ll listen back to Rod’s conversations this week with Utah Teaching Fellow Deborah Gattrell about the idea of a law forcing residents to lock up their guns, and (at 6:50 pm) with Clark Aposhian of the Utah Shooting Sports Council and Morissa Sobelson, an Administrative Fellow at IHC, on how saving lives is not an anti or pro-gun stance

Register for Podfest: Pay It Forward January 19th was a big day for the 115th Congress: Part of the government ran out of funding and some spying authorities also expired. In this episode, learn about FISA reauthorization law that contained a giant loophole that will allow previously inadmissible information to be used against you in court, get all the details about the 69 hour shutdown that resulted from an attempt by the Democratic Party to … do something for the Dreamers, get enraged by the dingleberries attached to the fourth temporary funding law of this fiscal year, and discover why Jen is angry with just about everyone right now. Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes CD165: Christmas Dingleberries CD098: The USA Freedom Act Please Support Congressional Dish Click here to contribute using credit card, debit card, PayPal, or Bitcoin Click here to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Mail Contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North #4576 Crestview, FL 32536 Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Bills S. 139: FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017   Sec. 101: Requires the Attorney General to create procedures for searching through the database that are consistent with the fourth amendment to the Constitution. The procedures must require that records of the query term used be kept Allows the FBI to search through the database and access the content of communications acquired via foreign surveillance for criminal investigations unrelated to national security if they get a court order. The FBI doesn't need to get the court order if the FBI determines "there is a reasonable belief that such contents could assist in mitigating or eliminating a threat to life or serious bodily harm." The new rules are effective January 1, 2018 Sec. 102: Information acquired via the foreign surveillance program can be used against us in court if the FBI gets a FISA court order, if the Attorney General says it is related to national security, OR the criminal proceeding involves crimes including: Death Kidnapping Serious bodily injury An offense against a minor Destruction of critical infrastructure ("assets, whether physical or virtual, so vital to the United States that in incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination of those matters.") Cybersecurity Transnational crimes, including drug and/or human trafficking A determination made by the Attorney General can not be reviewed by the courts. Sec. 110: Prohibits punishment for FBI and intelligence community contractors who report violations of law to certain authorities inside the government and Congressional committees. Sec. 201: Delays the repeal of authorities granted in Title VII of the FISA Amendments Act until December 31, 2023. The authorities allow the Attorney General and Director of National Intelligence to target people non-Americans outside the United States Sec. 202: Increases the penalty for unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents from a fine and/or 1 year in prison to a fine and/or 5 years in prison. H.R. 195: Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018; HEALTHY KIDS Act; Federal Register Printing Savings Act of 2017   Division A: Federal Register Printing Savings Act of 2017 Prohibits copies of the Federal Register from being printed for members of Congress unless they request it. CBO says this will end the distribution of about 1,000 copies of the 300-page Federal Register that are distributed daily for free, saving ~$1 million per year. Division B: Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 Extends 2017 government funding levels until February 8, 2018. Allows the ~$4 billion appropriated for missile defense in the last CR to be spent by the intelligence agencies on things that were NOT specifically authorized by Congress Division C: HEALTHY KIDS Act Full Title: "Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable Act" Funds the Children's Health Insurance Program through 2023 at the following rates: 2018: $21.5 billion 2019: $22.6 billion 2020: $23.7 billion 2021: $24.8 billion 2022: $25.9 billion 2023: $5.7 billion + $20.2 billion = $25.9 billion The 2018 funds that were already appropriated are eliminated. Division D: Suspension of certain health-related taxes Sec. 4001: Delays implementation of the medical device tax until 2020 Sec. 4002: Delays implementation of the tax on high premium insurance plans until 2022 Sec. 4003: Suspends the annual fee on health insurance companies for 2019 & 2020. Division E: Budgetary Effects The budgetary effects of the extension of the CHIP program and the suspension of health industry taxes will not be counted in the PAYGO budget. Additional Reading Article: Top Republican warns that under new spending bill "the intelligence community could expend funds as it sees fit" by Alex Emmons and Ryan Grim, The Intercept, January 22, 2018. Article: Timeline: DACA, the Trump administration and a government shutdown by Miriam Valverde, Polifact, January 22, 2018. Report: Senate votes to end shutdown by Alexander Bolton, The Hill, January 22, 2018. Article: There's a surprise in the Government Funding Bill: More tax cuts by Margot Sanger-Katz and Jim Tankersley, The New York Times, January 22, 2018. Article: The government shutdown: We've been here before, and it lasted weeks by Steve Hendrix, The Washington Post, January 20, 2018. Article: House spending bill changes law to let Trump administration secretly shift intelligence money by Ryan Grim, The Intercept, January 17, 2018. Article: Yes, marches can make a difference. It depends on these three factors by Shom Mazumder, The Washington Post, January 27, 2017. Resources Center for National Security Studies: Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Congressional Record: Senate Proceedings Monday, January 22, 2018 *Page 7: Sen. Cochran’s reason for the “blank check” provision Govtrack House Vote: S.139: Rapid DNA Act of 2017 Govtrack Senate Vote: S.139: FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017 Twitter Poll Who do you blame for the #GovernmentShutdown? — CSPAN (@cspan) January 20, 2018 C-SPAN poll - Over 208,000 votes 45% blame Trump 41% blame Congressional D’s 14% blame Congressional R’s Sound Clip Sources Hearing: Senate Session, Part 2, January 22, 2018. 1:08:40 Sen. Richard Burr: The vice chairman of the Intelligence Committee and I were notified when the House CR appeared that there was language in it that was different than in the past. The language in section 148 of the CR is of concern to the Intelligence Committee. Let me just read the language: Sec. 148. Funds appropriated by the Department of Defense Missile Defeat and Defense Enhancements Appropriation Act, 2018 (division B of Public Law 115–96) may be obligated and expended notwithstanding section 504(a)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947. This language is troublesome for the committee because it would authorize the intelligence community to spend funds ‘‘notwithstanding’’ the law that requires prior authorization by the Senate Intelligence Committee or by the House Intelligence Committee. 1:11:00 Sen. Richard Burr: As a result, this language can erode the powers of the authorizing committee. Effectively,the intelligence community could ex-pend funds as it sees fit without an authorization bill in place and with no statutory direction indicating that an authorization bill for 2018 is forth-coming. 1:16:30 Sen. Mark Warner: If this exemption is granted, you could potentially have an administration—any administration—go off and take on covert activities, for example,with no ability for our committee,which spends the time and has the oversight, to say timeout or to say we actually disagree with that policy. Cover Art Design by Only Child Imaginations Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Wednesday, November 15, 2017 4:20 pm: Alexander Bolton of The Hill joins the show for a conversation about the hopes the GOP hold that President Trump will convince Roy Moore to drop out of the Alabama Senate race4:35 pm: Salt Lake City Councilman Charlie Luke joins the show to discuss the likelihood of the city hiring at least 27 additional police officers as part of Operation Rio Grande5:05 pm: San Diego State Psychology Professor Jean Twenge joins Rod to discuss the results of a study that show teen suicide rates have raised with the increase in their use of cell phones and social media6:05 pm: Boyd Matheson of the Sutherland Institute joins Rod for their weekly conversation about the world of politics6:20 pm: Commentary writer Emily Jashinsky of the Washington Examiner joins Rod to discuss the way those on the left are now attempting to justify their skepticism of Bill Clinton’s accusers in the wake of several Hollywood sexual assault scandals

Bill Press welcomes Clare Foran, Alexander Bolton, & Sam Berger to discuss a devastating loss for Jon Ossoff in Georgia's special election, what we can learn from a Bernie-esque candidate in South Carolina, when we can expect to see the Senate GOP's health care bill, & what you can do to stop Trumpcare from being passed - the full Wednesday edition of the Bill Press Show!