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Episode 62 The Tragic Toll of Conspiracy Theories: The Seth Rich Story A violent, unsolved murder of an up-and-coming young professional in our nation's capital. A grieving family in the Midwest. And conspiracy theories both ignited and inflamed by politics. Listen in as investigative journalist Andy Kroll returns to the podcast to dive into his book, “A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy.” Andy and host Matt Adams take us back to the 2016 election year to examine why and how conspiracy theories took flight after the death of Seth Rich. You'll hear how a family in mourning sought — and got — justice against a narrative of falsehoods and how the court system continues to hold the line to facts.
Episode 59 Enforcement Priorities of the Second Trump Administration: DOJ Focus While President Trump's first administration focused on reshaping the judiciary, he's indicated a priority of his second administration will be reshaping the federal justice system. In this episode, reporter Andy Kroll and host Matt Adams explore the commonalities among recent U.S. Attorney appointments and how these newly named individuals may impact the overall enforcement priorities of the Department of Justice. They discuss what makes this presidential term different — and what makes it the same — as well as how reductions in force and other staffing changes across multiple federal agencies align with the president's stated vision and agenda. An investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting on the intersections of politics, money and power, Andy currently serves as a national reporter for ProPublica, where he covers justice and the rule of law, including the Justice Department, U.S. Attorneys and the courts.
On today’s show: ProPublica’s Andy Kroll examines how Trump’s cuts at the IRS could make it harder for the federal government to root out fraud. Dylan Baddour of Inside Climate News joins to explain a case at the Supreme Court pitting Texas against the federal government on nuclear-waste disposal. Leslie Patton, a consumer reporter at Bloomberg News, examines what happened to one company as the backlash to black-plastic kitchen utensils grew. Plus, the Supreme Court denies Trump’s request to cancel nearly $2 billion in foreign aid, D.C. officials will remove Black Lives Matter Plaza, and why scientists genetically engineered woolly mice. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
The Similarities Between Trump and Musk Tearing America Apart and What Mao Did to China in the Cultural Revolution | An Assessment on How Much the Musk Assault on Government is Performative as Our Reality TV President Governs By Stunt backgroundbriefing.org/donate twitter.com/ianmastersmedia bsky.app/profile/ianmastersmedia.bsky.social facebook.com/ianmastersmedia
In a 5-4 ruling on Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's push to freeze nearly $2 billion in foreign aid payments for work that has already been completed. Georgetown Law professor Mary McCord joins us to explain what the decision means. Then, it's the height of tax season, but the Internal Revenue Service is down thousands of agents, thanks to recent cuts by billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk. One team gutted by Musk's DOGE specialized in making sure the super-rich and big corporations paid their taxes. ProPublica's Andy Kroll tells us more. And, state lawmakers in Oklahoma are now trying to add some professionalism — via a licensing program — to storm chasing in an effort to keep the general public more aware of severe weather in their area. Oklahoma lawmaker Rep. Scott Fetgatter explains.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Trump denied links to Project 2025, the right-wing manifesto for a conservative president, throughout his campaign. But despite this, many of his actions in office so far have looked familiar to those who read the document. To discuss how closely he's following it, Gavin Esler speaks to Andy Kroll from ProPublica, who's been diving into the connections and their implications. • We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit. www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Producer: Liam Tait. Audio editors: Simon Williams. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nicolle Wallace discusses the barrage of headlines from the third week in the Trump administration, starting with the continued attacks on FBI agents who investigated January 6th, signs of light within our institutions prepared to pump the brakes, the dismantling of USAID, the confirmation of Project 2025 architect to the OMB, and the human toll of the administration's cruel immigration policies in action.Joined by: Glenn Thrush, Brendan Ballou, Andrew Weissmann, Karoun Demirjian, Basil Smikle, John Heilemann, Jacob Soboroff, and Andy Kroll.
Sam gives an update on Trump's new appointments to his Revengers cabinet and their implications, shouts out Evan Greer's disruption of anti-trans bigot Rep. Nancy Mace, and underscores the qualitative changes in governance that fascism represents and calls for collective action against MAGA fascism NOW not waiting until atrocities are underway. Sam also discusses Trump's plans for mass deportations of at least 11 million people, drawing parallels to historical atrocities and emphasizing the urgent need for mass defense, disruption and disobedience to support our immigrant siblings and stop the fascists from implementing their nightmare program. This week we re-run two interviews featuring contributors to the June issue of The New Republic titled "What American Fascism Would Look Like." Emmanuel Guerisoli discusses his essay The "Day One" Dictatorship (co-authored by Federico Finchelstein). Emmanuel is a postdoctoral fellow at the Zolberg Institute on Migration and Mobility at the New School. He can be followed at @emmaGuerisoli. Then, Francisco Goldman discusses his essay From Texas to Massachusetts: On the border in a fascist America. Francisco is a novelist and journalist. His most recent novel is Monkey Boy, a Pulitzer Prize finalist. He can be followed on ex-Twitter at @PacoGoldman or on Instagram @franciscogoldman. Mentioned in this episode: “Put Them in Trauma”: Inside a Key MAGA Leader's Plans for a New Trump Agenda by Molly Redden and Andy Kroll, ProPublica, and Nick Surgey, Documented Ep 213: Fascist Riots in the UK, Fascist Plots in the US Border Militias Prepare to Assist With Donald Trump's Mass Deportation Plans by Tess Owen American Families United Act by Andrew Moriarity Trump 2.0 Poses an Even Bigger Threat to Migrants. Here's How We Fight Back. by Silky Shah Trump's border czar pick supports using Texas ranch for mass deportations by Alejandro Serrano How millions of US children would be hurt by Trump's mass deportation plan: ‘Deep harm is intentional' by Robin Buller Trump's Cabinet: Forging a Fascist Machine (revcom.us) Resources to spread the message, "In The Name of Humanity, We Refuse To Accept a Fascist America": Sticker Pack Printable Poster in color Printable Poster in black and white Refuse Fascism Shop Refuse Fascism T-Shirts: Original New (with slogan above) Find out more about Refuse Fascism and get involved at RefuseFascism.org. Find us on all the socials: @RefuseFascism. Plus, Sam is on TikTok, check out @samgoldmanrf. Support the show at patreon.com/RefuseFascism Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown
Andy Kroll joins Gloria J. Browne Marshall on Law of the Land to talk about Post-Election USA and what it means. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gloria-j-browne-marshall/support
Get your tickets to our 10th December live show at the Comedy Store here! Trump has started to appoint his evil minions to his cabinet – and we take a breath to look at Badenoch's new gang back home too. Andy Kroll, investigative reporter for ProPublica and author of A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy, joins the panel to talk through the US side of things, and Dorian, Jonn and Zoe get into the UK news. And, in the Extra Bit for Subscribers, how do you deal with the emotional impact of losing an election? (PS. We recorded this on Wednesday afternoon at 4.30pm, so we were just before the Matt Gaetz news...) We're on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow And, we're on BlueSky now too. Follow here: https://bsky.app/profile/ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social This episode is sponsored by Proton Pass, to find out more visit http://proton.me/pass/ohgodwhatnow www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow • Don't miss Series 2 of our science and psychology podcast, Why? with Emma Kennedy - listen here. Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Zoë Grünewald and Jonn Elledge. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
0:00 - Kamala concession 12:20 - White Dude For Harris Has meltdown over Trump 27:31 - Morning Joe: racism, sexism, heightism is why Kamala lost 49:47 - Dan & Amy look at potential candidates for Trump's new cabinet 01:07:14 - Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review, says it is ok have been offended by the Harris campaign's "What Happens in the Booth" ads Noah is also author of The Rise of the New Puritans: Fighting Back Against Progressives' War on Fun 01:26:14 - Clinical Professor of Law & Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School, William Jacobson, on what happens now to Trump's pending criminal cases and holding the "Resistance Lawfare Abusers" accountable. Prof Jacobson is also founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation 01:44:52 - ProPublica national reporter, Andy Kroll, breaks down the Harris/Walz campaign issues that led to Trump's landslide victory. Check out Andy's book A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy 01:59:31 - Christian Toto, host of “The Hollywood in Toto Podcast", goes after Jimmy Kimmel as Hollywood reacts to the election. For podcast updates and more hollywoodintoto.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Hump Day! Sam speaks with Molly Redden, reporter covering national politics at ProPublica, and Andy Kroll, reporter covering voting, elections, & democracy at ProPublica, to discuss their piece of reporting entitled “Put Them in Trauma”: Inside a Key MAGA Leader's Plans for a New Trump Agenda. First, Sam runs through updates on the final six days to the US election, early voting numbers, RFK's ballot problems, Trump's threat to Police over mass deportations, the US economy, Israel's en masse slaughter of civilians in Gaza and Lebanon, and Elon Musk v. the NLRB, before briefly touching on the role of Kamala Harris' identity in voters' support of/aversion to her. Molly Redden and Andy Kroll then join, diving right into who Russell Vought is in the context of Trump's first administration (Director of the Office of Management and Budget), current campaign (policy director of the RNC platform committee), and the SUPPOSEDLY unrelated Project 2025 (co-author), before touching on the role he played in the evolution of the Trump team's knowledge of the administrative state, and – more importantly – how to dismantle it. Expanding on that latter element, Redden and Kroll parse through the first Trump administration's learning process in how to manage (and mismanage) the executive branch, forcing them to rely on career civil servants at the start who, annoyingly, cared about the work they were doing, before slowly pushing them out as Trump loyalists began to understand what they were doing, with a particular focus on the danger Trump's “Schedule F” poses to any remaining committed civil servants in the executive branch should he return to office. After tackling Russell Vought's outspoken support for the complete “traumatization” of these workers on their way out, Sam, Molly, and Andy look to the extensive plan Trump's team (and their Project 2025 buddies) have for a radical executive intervention beginning day 1 (should he become President), including relevant regulations and legal justifications, before they wrap up the interview by tackling what we can do (electorally and otherwise) to stop a second Trump Administration. And in the Fun Half: Sam reads Kowalski's reflections on a Nebraska Town Hall, JD Vance takes offense at people taking offense to being called “garbage” before going on to take offense to being called “garbage,” and Sandy from Ontario touches on Canada's recent elections. Derrick from Virginia objects to how MR has painted his campaign, Bruce from North Carolina on local feelings heading into the election, and Donald Trump discusses why we don't all have to get along. Hannity runs cover for Trump's fascist rally, Elon Musk continues to be a tiny sniveling weasel, and Rich from Missouri dives into the GOP's use of “ballot candy” to mislead and lure voters. Dave Rubin has some election theories, Charles from Virginia explores what an insurrection would look like without Trump in office, Jack from St. Louis on Missouri's judges, and Mike Johnson says the GOP has a healthcare plan. The MR Crew also watches Robbie Roadsteamer beautifully take the piss out of Steve Bannon and Hulk Hogan, plus, your calls and IMs! 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0:00 - Stacy Williams accuses Trump of groping her in 1993 13:29 - Kamala's presser on Gen. John Kelly's comments...Trump is Hitler 26:51 - Kamala stumbles over immigration on Telemundo 45:38 - Ackman's 33 reasons 01:03:54 - ProPublica national reporter, Andy Kroll, looks at election polling showing worrisome numbers for Harris' campaign and key Dem Senate races. Keep up on the polls with Andy on X @AndyKroll 01:19:40 - Thomas W. Smith fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Heather MacDonald, weighs in on the latest Trump attacks and the Prophets of Doom. Check out Heather's latest book When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives 01:35:11 - Bill Gage, former U.S. Secret Service special agent, 2002 to 2013 during the George W. Bush and Obama presidencies: Protecting presidents is not like in the movies 01:54:29 - James Bovard, contributing editor for The American Conservative and author of, most recently, Last Rights: The Death of American Liberty, breaks down The Democrats' Three-Decade War on Honest Voting. Follow Jim on X @JimBovardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Project 2025 has become a surprising focal point of the U.S. presidential race. But who exactly is behind it, and why are they targeting trans rights? To help break down this radical plan for reshaping American life, Imara talks with two experts who have been tracking the policy and politics of Project 2025. First, she's joined by ProPublica investigative reporter Andy Kroll who explains what the Heritage Foundation is, how they're training a new generation of party loyalists, and why this could fundamentally alter the way our government works. Next, she discusses Project 2025's focus on undermining progress towards gender equity with Sharita Gruberg, the Vice President for Economic Justice at the National Partnership for Women & Families.And make sure to take a listen to season three of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine wherever you get your podcasts.Vote TransLash for Best LGBTQ+ Show: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/shows/general/lgbtqVote TransLash for Best Individual Episode, LGBTQ+:https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/individual-episodes/general/lgbtqVote TransLash for Best Individual Episode, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/individual-episodes/general/diversity-equity-inclusionFollow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, X, and Facebook.Follow Imara Jones on X (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_)Follow our guests on social media!Alex del Rosario: Instagram (@transequalitynow @alexdelrosario1994)Andy Kroll: X (@AndyKroll)Sharita Gruberg: X (@NPWF), Instagram (@NPWF), and TikTok (@NPWF)TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway. Xander Adams is our senior sound engineer and a contributing producer.This episode was sound engineered by Lucy Little. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ever been jolted awake at 2:30 AM by a fire alarm while at a tech conference? We have, and it was just one of the unexpected moments that added a unique twist to our RailsWorld experience. Join us as Andy Kroll, Chris Oliver, Alan Reitelhoover, and I recount the highs and lows of the conference, from the festival-like energy to the invaluable hallway conversations. We share our reflections on Eileen's powerful keynote and the buzz around the new features in Rails 8, including solid Q and solid cache. You'll also hear how the candid language of the keynotes shapes the authentic, informal culture of RailsWorld.Ever wondered about the magic behind well-crafted software? Our next segment dives into the meticulous craftsmanship involved in software development within the Ruby on Rails community. We talk about the importance of thoughtful naming conventions and modularization, using examples like the "allow unauthenticated access" method from the authentication generator. We'll discuss the trade-offs between using modules and classes for encapsulation and the need for clear boundaries to avoid those pesky "mystery guests." This chapter is a deep dive into the artistry and careful planning essential to writing clean, effective code.Send us some love.Support the showReady to start your own podcast?This show is hosted on Buzzsprout and it's awesome, not to mention a Ruby on Rails application. Let Buzzsprout know we sent you and you'll get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and it helps support our show.
Nicolle Wallace is joined by David Jolly, Matt Dowd, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, John Heilemann, Betsy Woodruff Swann, Andrew Weissmann, Peter Strzok, Rep. Dan Goldman, and Andy Kroll.
Part 1:We talk with Hamilton Fish V, publisher and editor, Washington SpectatorWe discuss the movie, Bad Faith, which deals with Project 2025 and the rise and increase in christian nationalism. Part 2:Andy Kroll is a reporter for ProPublica covering voting, elections and other democracy issues.Inside Project 2025s Secret Training Videos https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-project-2025-secret-training-videos-trump-election WNHNFM.ORG production
Just when you thought you had a handle on all of the Christian Nationalist efforts to reshape America into their biblical paradise (think New Apostolic Reformation, Seven Mountains Dominionism, Jericho Marches, The Federalist Society, The Heritage Foundation, TurningPointUSA, Project 2025), along comes Ziklag, a secret society of mega millionaires created to help sway our elections toward a Christian Nationalist agenda that's also, (get this!) a tax-exempt 501(c)3!With a name right out of the Marvel Universe, you'd think it comical if it weren't for real. ProPublica reporter Andy Kroll (along with his collaborator Nick Surgey of Documented) engaged in good old fashioned investigative journalism to draw back the curtain on this nefarious group and the ultra-wealthy families (whose fortunes you likely contribute to) behind it. Support the Show.Thanks for listening! Now follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. And please consider becoming a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/podcastunreasonable. It's a small price to pay to help keep America from becoming a theocracy, dontchya think?
Who Killed Seth Rich? If you guessed Hilary Clinton, you'd be wrong, but not alone. It's been said that we all love a good conspiracy story. In the midst, of the political convulsions that surrounded the 2016 Presidential Election, a young man by the name of Seth Rich was gunned down and killed on “W” street in Washington, D.C. He was presumably the victim of a botched robbery attempt. Seth had not been long laid to rest when the internet exploded with the claims that not the Russians, but Seth Rich, an entry-level employee of the DNC, was Julian Assange's source for Hilary Clinton's infamous emails, which were published by WikiLeaks. "A Death on W Street" is a gripping account of, madness, and political chicanery. It tells the story of an idealistic political staffer who became a tragic victim of the age of conspiracy, and how his family fought to defend his name against the likes of Sean Hannity, Alex Jones and others and expose the deceptions surrounding his death. My guest today is Andy Kroll, author of “A Death on W Street." *************************************************** WARNING: CONTAINS POLITICAL CONTENT!
0:00 - Michigan denies RFK Jr.'s escape from presidential ballot 11:46 - Harris flip-flops on building the border wall 27:29 - Harris and Walz to sit with CNN for exclusive first joint interview since campaign began 48:27 - William Jacobson is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School. Founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to Tuesday's news of Jack Smith's new indictment against Donald Trump in the election interference case 01:03:23 - Andy Kroll is a national reporter for ProPublica and author of A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to the announcement that Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will do their first interview with CNN this week 01:18:59 - Stephen Moore is a Noted Economist and author of Govzilla: How the Relentless Growth of Government Is Devouring Our Economy—And Our Freedom. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to the Harris plan to fight price gouging. 01:35:55 - James Burnham is a former senior associate counsel to the president, deputy assistant attorney general at the Department of Justice, and counselor to the attorney general. He is now the principal at King Street Legal, PLLC. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to Tuesday's news of Jack Smith's new indictment against Donald Trump in the election interference case 01:48:42 - Pelosi insisted Trump had to ‘pay a price' for Jan. 6 in unreleased footage: ReportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Sam discusses recent developments including Project 2025 Phase 2, the efforts of Republi-Fascists to subvert elections and the Democratic National Convention's approach to combating fascism (is it weird or is it fascism?). She then welcomes Sian Norris back on the show to discuss the fascist riots in the UK that targeted asylum seekers and Muslims following a lethal mass stabbing in Southport England. Sian Norris is a senior investigative reporter at openDemocracy (read her work here) and author of Bodies Under Siege: How the Far-Right Attack on Reproductive Rights Went Global. You can follow Sian on X @sianunshka. Mentioned In This Episode: Great Replacement & boogaloo: The ideology driving the modern far right by Sian Norris US air force avoids PFAS water cleanup, citing supreme court's Chevron ruling by Tom Perkins Undercover in Project 2025 by Tom Costello and Lawrence Carter (Centre for Climate Reporting) Inside Project 2025's Secret Training Videos by Andy Kroll and Nick Surgey These Swing State Election Officials Are Pro-Trump Election Deniers by Justin Glawe 'A different level than 2020': Trump's plan to steal election is taking shape by Sam Levine Get Ready Now: Republicans Will Refuse to Certify a Harris Win by A.B. Stoddard More Resources: Trump and His MAGA Movement Are Actively ‘Hijacking' Georgia's Elections by Justin Glawe MAGA Election Deniers Are Going All Out to Rig Georgia for Trump by Ari Berman By popular demand! Get your Refuse Fascism T-Shirt here: bonfire.com/refuse-fascism-pod-shirt Find out more about Refuse Fascism and get involved at RefuseFascism.org. Find us on all the socials: @RefuseFascism. Plus, Sam is on TikTok, check out @samgoldmanrf. Support the show at patreon.com/RefuseFascism Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown
In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, Gannon University American Political History Professor Jeffrey Bloodworth discusses the role of rural and "Rust Belt" voters in Campaign 2024. Then, ProPublica investigative reporter Andy Kroll shares his reporting on the 14 hours of never-before-published Project 2025 training videos he uncovered. Plus, a conversation with Michaelah Montgomery – who first met former President Trump at a Chik-Fil-A in Atlanta last spring – and is now an organizer for his campaign in Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A trove of Project 2025 videos have been leaked, giving unique insight into what Trump appointees might want to do if he wins the election. In this teaser for American Friction, Jacob Jarvis discusses leaked Project 2025 training videos, with ProPublica reporter Andy Kroll, one of the journalists who obtained and analysed them. Go here for the full episode. Want to know more about the race for the White House? On American Friction, The Bunker's very own Jacob Jarvis and Chris Jones are joined by Rolling Stone's Nikki McCann Ramirez, to discuss the latest developments in American politics. Listen here. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit. Support us on Patreon. Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis. Audio production by Jade Bailey. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Art by James Parrett. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this week's episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show': Top Democrats are descending upon Chicago as the DNC kicks off on Monday. DNC Chair Jaime Harrison joins to preview what America can expect from the four-day convention. With speeches expected from Fmr. President Clinton, Fmr. President Obama, and President Biden, the Harris campaign is aiming to build upon their momentum. Ohio Congresswoman Joyce Beatty shares her take on this pivotal moment as one of VP Kamala Harris' closest allies. Plus, new ProPublica reporting is exposing 14 hours of Project 2025 “training videos” meant to coach prospective government employees on how to radically alter the federal government. Investigative reporter Andy Kroll talks through his detailed new reporting. All that and more on the ‘The Katie Phang Show.'
This week's agenda: The Second City becomes the news center of the nation for a week as Democrats gather on the left side of Lake Michigan for their national convention. While the Harris-Walz ticket continues to draw massive crowds at rallies, J.D. Vance comes to Michigan and again draws a crowd numbering in the dozens. The latest polling from the New York Times shows a turnaround in three critical states, with Kamala Harris now holding narrow leads in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Trump continues to campaign from home. His latest effort: a weirdo-with-weirdo two-hour glitch-and-lie filled online chat with X owner Elon Musk. A pro-Trump attorney facing multiple election-related criminal charges in Michigan has been barred from a separate 2020 election lawsuit because she shared confidential court documents with a local sheriff. Good economic news is continuing: inflation has dropped below 3%, wage increases continue to exceed inflation, and the Fed is looking to lower interest rates next month. The Trump-Vance ticket continues to disown the massively unpopular Project 2025 even as the evidence proves that it is, in fact, the Trump agenda if he's reelected. If reading the 900 pages isn't frightening enough, newly revealed training videos for Project 2025 acolytes are even more frightening. We are joined by the reporter who exposed the 14 hours of video: ProPublica's Andy Kroll. ProPublica has become the most respected investigative journalism organization in the nation, winning awards right-and-left for its groundbreaking work. ProPublica made national headlines exposing the multi-million-dollar gifts to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Now it's making headlines again, exposing 14 hours of previously secret training videos on Project 2025, a story uncovered by Andy Kroll. Andy was previously the Washington bureau chief for Rolling Stone. His reporting there about a series of cyberattacks on congressional campaigns helped lead to the indictment of a California political operative. Before that, he was a senior reporter at Mother Jones. In September, Kroll will publish his first book, “A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy,” a true-crime investigation about U.S. politics, viral conspiracy theories and one family's fight for truth. Jon Stewart dissects Trump recycling of the same old stuff =========================== This episode is sponsored in part by EPIC ▪ MRA, a full service survey research firm with expertise in: • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management ===========================
The new series counting down to the US Presidential Election. This week: Trump is desperate for relevance so he's tried chatting to Musk and pushing AI theories about crowds at Harris rallies. Plus, Project 2025 is pushing more crazy policies for the next conservative US president. Andy Kroll, from ProPublica, obtained 14 hours of videos from the group – he explains what they mean and the ties to Trump they reveal. Nikki McCann Ramírez, of Rolling Stone, Jacob Jarvis and Chris Jones discuss the latest issues in US politics. Follow us on social media: Twitter Instagram TikTok Written and presented by Chris Jones, Jacob Jarvis and Nikki McCann Ramírez. Audio editor: Jade Bailey. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Executive producer: Martin Bojtos. Artwork by James Parrett. Music: Orange Factory Music. AMERICAN FRICTION is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
art 1:We talk with Aaron Rosenthal, research director, North Star Policy Action.We discuss what kind of leader Tim Walz was as governor or Minnesota, and the actions he performed to help help workers.Part 2:We talk with Andy Kroll, reporter for ProPublica.We discuss the various trainings he examined to prepare future trump appointees to take over the US government. These training videos are were secret, and show how the country would be changed to implement Project 2025 completely.WNHNFM.ORG production
Vice President Harris is preparing for the Democratic National Convention and plans to announce her economic policies this week. Plus, a secret video from Project 2025 demonstrates more on what a second Trump term would look like. And, the FBI is now looking into an attempted hack on both the Trump and Harris Presidential campaign. Susan Glasser, Toluse Olorunnipa, Teddy Schleifer, John Della Volpe, Larry Sabato, Andy Kroll, and Clint Watts join The 11th Hour this Monday.
Nicolle Wallace is joined by Eddie Glaude, Cornell Belcher, Claire McCaskill, Chris Quinn, Tim Heaphy, Andrew Weissmann, Amanda Carpenter, Andy Kroll, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Imran Ahmed, and Tiffany Hsu.
Part 1:We talk with Alec MacGillis, reporter for ProPublica.We discuss Paul Dans, the man behind the Project 2025 most radical plan: to eliminate the US government as it stands, and to eliminate the non-partisan idea of government employees, and replace them with Trump/MAGA loyalists.Part 2:We speak with Andy Kroll, a reporter for ProPublica.We discuss ZikLag, which calls itself a charity. However, its agenda is to impose christian supremacy in the US, by reshaping government, and the society according to its definition of the 'seven mountains' that have to be overcome. WNHNFM.ORG production
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson discusses the significant diplomatic achievements of the Biden administration. ProPublica's Andy Kroll uncovers the latest shady right-wing group gumming up the works that you've never heard of before. Former Ambassador Norm Eisen talks about the impact of presidential debates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More Alarming Information About Who J.D. Vance is and What he Believes Continues to Surface | Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear as a Possible Running Mate For Kamala Harris | Netanyahu's Visit With Biden and Harris Followed by His Meeting Tomorrow With Trump Host: Ian Masters Producer: Graham FitzGibbon Assistant Producer: Asher Price
Trump's shark/electrocution anecdote was not a sign of deterioration. Trump is actually getting better at communicating a solid message in a carnivalesque atmosphere—and he's reaching people outside of MAGA. Plus, when Republicans talk about a message of unity, they are referring to the party, not the country. Jeff Sharlet joins Tim Miller from New Hampshire, while Joe Perticone checks in from Milwaukee. show notes: The Andy Kroll piece about J.D. Vance that Jeff mentioned Joe's latest Press Pass dispatch from the convention We're heading to Dallas on September 5 for An Evening with The Bulwark. For more information and tickets go to TheBulwark.com/events.
A new investigation by ProPublica has uncovered a shadowy non-profit organization that problematically, and probably illegally, is pushing a hyper conservative right wing agenda in this country that very specifically aims to center the church in all parts of society. The group describes its membership as a “private, confidential, invitation-only community of high-net-worth Christian families” with a minimum net worth of $25 million. The organization is called Ziklag, which itself is a biblical reference. Our guest is Andy Kroll, a reporter for ProPublica covering voting, elections and other democracy issues. He is one of the reporters on this shocking story, which is titled, “Inside Ziklag, the Secret Organization of Wealthy Christians Trying to Sway the Election and Change the Country.” Read the story here: https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-ziklag-secret-christian-charity-2024-election — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Shadowy Mega-Rich Christian Supremacist Organization Wants to Politically Define US Future w/ Andy Kroll appeared first on KPFA.
This episode features interviews from the past two intense weeks... first Sam discusses recent events and updates from the intensifying situation in the US. Then, we share two interviews: first with Aziza Ahmed to discuss the implications of two years without Roe and recent SCOTUS rulings on abortion rights. Aziza is a professor of law at Boston University where she also serves as the Co-Founder and Director of the BU Program on Reproductive Justice. Follow Aziza's work at bu.edu/law/profile/aziza-ahmed. Then, Sam talks with returning guest and prolific commentator Wajahat Ali about Trump, the recent vile slate of SCOTUS decisions including the declaration that the president is a king, and the deteriorating situation in Gaza as the US-backed Israeli siege drags on with no end in sight. Follow Wajahat at thelefthook.substack.com and @wajahatali. TOMORROW: The Coalition to March on the RNC is planning a major march and rally on the first day of the RNC in Milwaukee, WI on July 15, 2024. Rally at 11 AM CST in Red Arrow Park: marchonrnc2024.org Recommended: The breaking news consumer's handbook from On the Media Abortion, Every Day by Jessica Valenti Experts: Georgia GOP officials lay groundwork to "obstruct" and "subvert" election certification by Tatyana Tandanpolie Trump v. United States episode of the 5-4 podcast Special Coverage on NATCON 2024 by Annika Brockschmidt and Ben Lorber for Religion Dispatches Inside Ziklag, the Secret Organization of Wealthy Christians Trying to Sway the Election and Change the Country by Andy Kroll, for ProPublica, and Nick Surgey, for Documented By popular demand! Get your Refuse Fascism T-Shirt here: bonfire.com/refuse-fascism-pod-shirt Find out more about Refuse Fascism and get involved at RefuseFascism.org. Find us on all the socials: @RefuseFascism. Plus, Sam is on TikTok, check out @samgoldmanrf. You can send your comments to samanthagoldman@refusefascism.org or @SamBGoldman. Record a voice message for the show here. Connect with the movement at RefuseFascism.org and support at patreon.com/RefuseFascism Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown
0:00 - Leftist pundits in mourning 5:23 - Biden post-debate: dog-faced pony soldiers, fact-checkers will get Trump 25:04 - Kamala responds to Anderson Cooper 47:55 - Young Turks' Cenk Uygur & Co: You would have to be crazier than Trump to think Biden can win 01:06:52 - Bret Baier, host of FOX News' Special Report, hears from his sources there will be a new democrat nominee for president as early as next week. Bret is also the best selling author of To Rescue the Constitution: George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment and The History Club: Duel Across Time 01:22:40 - ProPublica national reporter, Andy Kroll, with post debate triage and a look at the democrat's plan moving forward. Andy is also the author of A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy 01:37:07 - Biden should drop 01:53:30 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ProPublica reporter Andy Kroll just went deep inside the epicenter of MAGA insanity, and found some unsettling things. What drives the MAGA movement is not policy or even support for Trump anymore, but something worse, something that's been on full display since Trump's conviction in New York. And it paints a troubling picture of the post-Trump future of the Republican Party. 01:40 A Disturbing Scene 06:47 The Ideological Divide in MAGA 16:17 The Rise and Fall of Christina Karamo 21:57 The Rise of Nihilism in the Republican Party 25:45 The Future of the Republican Party Post-Trump 29:42 The Entrenchment of Election Denialism 40:28 A Glimmer of Hope: Grassroots Education
ProPublica reporter Andy Kroll joins the show to talk about MAGA extremism in Michigan, Project 2025, and the impact the far-right's agenda could have on U.S. democracy. Colin and Erin also discuss Donald Trump's hush-money trial in Manhattan and talk about abortion rights with Sabrina Talukder, director of the Women's Initiative at the Center for American Progress Action Fund.
Welcome to Episode 88 of Michigan's premier progressive podcast! On this week's show, Pat has some fun at the expense of the big oil and land developer-backed group calling itself "Citizens For Local Choice," which announced its hopes of putting a repeal of a renewable energy siting law on this November's ballot FAILED to garner enough signatures! This is a vital victory for our economy, our environment, and our farmers! Lansing Democrats passed a clean energy and jobs act in 2024, and part of that law gave farmers the freedom to allow their land to be used for large wind and solar farm projects. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the law so that extreme local governments could no longer and their own block farmers from participating in joining in these large renewable energy projects. Pat explains why opponents wanted to get this repeal on this year's ballot, and why this is such a blow to their efforts. In the second segment, Andy Kroll from ProPublica joins the show to discuss an article he wrote on the civil war happening inside the Michigan Republican Party. Mr. Kroll is a native Michigander, and wrote about the battle between the longtime establishment Republicans vs. the growing insurgent "America First" faction of the party. And while the establishment may have prevailed for now, this fight continues, and it could be to the detriment of not just for Republicans, but for Donald Trump as well. Mr. Kroll also has a new book titled, "A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy." In the "Last Call" Pat examines Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin's first campaign ad for the state's U.S. Senate seat, which is being vacated by retiring Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow. To say Pat's less than enthused with this ad is quite the understatement. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com
Law and Crime Author series, author Kevin Flynn Rock Creek a novel. #RockCreek #KevinFlynn#murdermystery Part murder mystery, part political thriller, Rock Creek is an epic work of historical fiction set in Washington, D.C. It's the most important city in the world in 1952, but at its heart it's still a small Southern town deeply divided along race and class boundaries. With big themes, bigger characters, and enduring spirit, Rock Creek expertly weaves an evocative tale in small, ineffable moments, telling the story of what happens to those who try to cross D.C.'s dividing lines. Emily Rose is a beautiful Capitol Hill staffer with a tragic past, rooted in the Holocaust, that she can never quite seem to escape. She's dumped and abandoned in Rock Creek Park, a lush urban wilderness with its own haunted history. Shane Kinnock is a homicide detective at the lowest point of his life and career, still shell-shocked from the war and scarred by loss. He sees the prospect of redemption in the mystery of Emily's death, but he'll find that her story draws him close to insanity. Race and intolerance, injustice and protest, publishing and politics, sex and ambition, gambling and government: Rock Creek brings to life a time and place that are so distant, yet still seem so close. In advance of its 2024 publication, Rock Creek has been praised by James Grady, author of Six Days of the Condor, David Swinson, author of The Second Girl, and Andy Kroll, author of A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy.
Nicolle Wallace is joined by Sarah Longwell, Amy McGrath, David Jolly, Vaughn Hillyard, Frank Figliuzzi, Aric Toler, Dahlia Lithwick, Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Alicia Menendez, Charlie Sykes, Mara Gay, and Andy Kroll.
ProPublica's star investigative reporter Andy Kroll takes us behind the scenes, inside the issues and internal debates within the Supreme Court as it hears the 14th Amendment case against former President Donald Trump. ***Don't forget to rate and review us!!*** ***Check out another great podcast at Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other *** 01:17 Case Overview: Donald J. Trump vs Norma Anderson 05:54 The Debate on the 14th Amendment 11:40 The Tension Between Strict Constructionism and Legal Interpretation 20:19 The Three Core Questions for the Court 25:28 Understanding the Concept of Insurrection 26:55 The Role of States in Enforcing the 14th Amendment 36:13 The Role of the Supreme Court in Political Decisions 41:38 The Potential for Future Political Crises 46:42 The Importance of a Functional Congress
Symone Sanders-Townsend – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Betsy Woodruff Swan, Tim Heaphy, Kim Atkins Stohr, RonNell Andersen Jones, Fatima Goss Graves, Michele Goodwin, Mini Timmaraju, Jay Gray, Eddie Glaude, Molly Jong-Fast, Miles Taylor, and Andy Kroll.
It's Hump Day! Sam and Emma speak with Andy Kroll, reporter at ProPublica, to discuss his recent reporting on Leonard Leo and the new Supreme Court judicial ethics code. Then, they're joined by actor Shaan Sharma, member of the SAG-AFTRA negotiating committee, to discuss the tentative agreement reached between the union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). First, Sam and Emma run through updates on Israel's raid of Al-Shifa hospital, the pro- and anti-war movements regarding Israel, a government shutdown, the UAW's contract, Starbucks' labor action, New York politics, and Paul Pelosi's attacker, also checking in on the large pro-war rally in D.C. that played host to Van Jones, myriad US Congresspeople, and noted antisemitic Pastor John Hagee. Andy Kroll then joins, first running through some quick background on Leonard Leo, and how he came to completely reshape the Federalist Society into perhaps the most influential legal institution in US politics. Kroll begins with the 1992 Conservative Supreme Court affirming Roe v. Wade in Planned Parenthood v. Casey, which ignited an organized spark in the Republican party and saw the founding of the Federalist Society some nine years later, serving to funnel conservative lawyers into judgeships, state offices, and the Supreme Court – provided they completely adhere to the society's strict blueprint for jurisprudence. After parsing through the central strategies of the Society (centered around networking), and how the Democrats were completely blindsided by the Society's rise to judicial dominance in the 21st Century, Kroll, Sam, and Emma dive into Leonard Leo's role as Supreme Court Den Mother, doting on the conservative justices to keep them happy and in line with the Society, as has come to light recently. Wrapping up, they look to the weak response from the Senate Judicial Committee to the myriad SCOTUS corruption charges, and whether the Court's new ethics code will completely sweep this story under the rug. Shaan Sharma then walks Sam and Emma through the structure of SAG-AFTRA's national board, and his role in the organization, before touching on the central elements of the negotiation – namely bringing wages into line with cost-of-living, getting actors residuals from streaming, and appropriate AI protections. Next, Sharma explores where he felt the contract proposal falls short, including health care, self-tape and audition protections, and wage growth, before he, Sam, and Emma wrap up the interview with an assessment of the AI policy, the SAG-AFTRA leadership, and the pressures that brought the end of the strike. And in the Fun Half: Sam and Emma discuss Peter Beinart and Michael A. Cohen's conversation on the 9/11 comparison with Israel's assault on Gaza, watch the families of Israeli hostages march from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in protest of Netanyahu's war in Gaza, and parse through the ongoing Daily Wire cat fight between Ben Shapiro and Candace Owens. Wrapping up, the MR Crew parses through the continuing drama surrounding Kevin McCarthy, as audio is released of his harrowing assault on Tim Burchett and Newsmax nearly leaks allegations against him from Nancy Mace, plus, your IMs! 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We Don't Talk About Leonard: The Man Behind the Right's Supreme Court Supermajority, propublica.org, by Andy Kroll, Andrea Bernstein and Ilya Marritz, 10/11/2023 https://www.propublica.org/article/we-dont-talk-about-leonard-leo-supreme-court-supermajorityThe Non-Prophets, Episode 22.44.3 featuring Helen Greene, Phil the Caribbean Skeptic, Jonathan Roudabush and Kelley Laughlin
Andy Kroll joins Gloria J. Browne-Marshall on Law of the Land to talk about Leonard Leo and his work reshaping the Supreme Court as a right wing weapon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gloria-j-browne-marshall/support
In a new miniseries from “On the Media,” “We Don't Talk About Leonard,” the ProPublica reporters Andrea Bernstein, Andy Kroll, and Ilya Marritz investigate the background of the man who has played a critical role in the conservative takeover of America's courts via the Federalist Society: Leonard Leo. It traces Leo's path from humble roots in middle-class New Jersey (he was nicknamed Moneybags Kid) to a mansion in Maine where, last year, he hosted a fabulous party on the eve of the Supreme Court decision to tank Roe.
The Lincoln Project's Stuart Stevens details his new book, 'The Conspiracy to End America: Five Ways My Old Party Is Driving Our Democracy to Autocracy.' The Atlantic's McKay Coppins spills the tea on his new biography of Mitt Romney, entitled 'Romney: A Reckoning.' ProPublica's Andy Kroll delves into the never-ending details of Leonard Leo's corruption of our Supreme Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our friends at On the Media have teamed up with ProPublica to create a miniseries about how the U.S. Supreme Court moved so far to the right. In the third and final episode of We Don't Talk About Leonard, Leonard Leo is in Maine, a man in his castle, at the height of his powers. He has helped remake the American judicial system, and now he has a plan to do the same for society and politics — to make a Federalist Society for everything. ProPublica reporters Andrea Bernstein, Andy Kroll, and Ilya Marritz drill even further into the fight to gain influence over state courts, and reveal what Leo and his allies are planning for the future. You can listen to more episodes from We Don't Talk About Leonard by visiting On The Media's podcast, or by visiting this link. Tell us what you think. Instagram and X (Twitter): @noteswithkai. Email us at notes@wnyc.org. Send us a voice message by recording yourself on your phone and emailing us, or going to Instagram and clicking on the link in our bio. “Notes from America” airs live on Sunday evenings at 6pm ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts. Tune into the show on Sunday nights via the stream on notesfromamerica.org.
He's the man who engineered the right wing takeover of the courts. He's sitting on a $1. 6 billion slush fund, and now he says he's coming for the rest of American politics and culture. You may have heard the name Leonard Leo, but you may not know the full impact of what he's done, or the remarkable backstory of his rise to becoming one of the most powerful people in America. Our guest is Andy Kroll, an investigative reporter for ProPublica, where he covers voting elections, the courts and other democracy issues. He was part of a team that wrote the definitive investigation of Leo, He's also the author of the book, A Death on W Street, the murder of Seth Rich and the age of conspiracy.
In the third episode of "We Don't Talk About Leonard," Leonard Leo is in Maine, a man in his castle, at the height of his powers. He has helped remake the American judicial system, and now he has a plan to do the same for society and politics — to make a Federalist Society for everything. ProPublica reporters Andrea Bernstein, Andy Kroll, and Ilya Marritz drill even further into the fight to gain influence over state courts, and reveal what Leo and his allies are planning for the future. 1. Big money starts pouring into state Supreme Court races in Wisconsin and across the country. Listen. 2. Leonard Leo takes over a network of conservatives trying to shape American culture. Listen. 3. Leonard Leo faces pushback in a town where people know who he is. Listen. This podcast was created in partnership with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive their biggest stories as soon as they're published.
In the third episode of "We Don't Talk About Leonard," Leonard Leo is in Maine, a man in his castle, at the height of his powers. He has helped remake the American judicial system, and now he has a plan to do the same for society and politics — to make a Federalist Society for everything. ProPublica reporters Andrea Bernstein, Andy Kroll, and Ilya Marritz drill even further into the fight to gain influence over state courts, and reveal what Leo and his allies are planning for the future. 1. Big money starts pouring into state Supreme Court races in Wisconsin and across the country. Listen. 2. Leonard Leo takes over a network of conservatives trying to shape American culture. Listen. 3. Leonard Leo faces pushback in a town where people know who he is. Listen. This podcast was created in partnership with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive their biggest stories as soon as they're published.
State Supreme Court elections across the country are getting ever more expensive and more partisan. In the third episode of “We Don't Talk About Leonard,” ProPublica reporters Andrea Bernstein, Andy Kroll, and Ilya Marritz drill even further into the fight to gain influence over state courts, and reveal what Leo and his allies are planning for the future. This series is created in partnership with On the Media and ProPublica. Listen to On the Media wherever you get your podcasts. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive their biggest stories as soon as they're published.
Our friends at On the Media have teamed up with ProPublica to create a miniseries about how the U.S. Supreme Court moved so far to the right. In the second episode of We Don't Talk About Leonard, Leonard Leo realized that in order to generate conservative rulings, the Supreme Court needs the right kind of cases. ProPublica reporters Andrea Bernstein, Andy Kroll, and Ilya Marritz investigate the machine that Leonard Leo built across the country to bring cases to the Supreme Court and fill vacant judgeships, and the web of nonprofits he's created through which to funnel dark money into judicial races. You can listen to more episodes from We Don't Talk About Leonard by visiting On The Media's podcast, or by visiting this link. Tell us what you think. Instagram and X (Twitter): @noteswithkai. Email us at notes@wnyc.org. Send us a voice message by recording yourself on your phone and emailing us, or going to Instagram and clicking on the link in our bio. “Notes from America” airs live on Sunday evenings at 6pm ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts. Tune into the show on Sunday nights via the stream on notesfromamerica.org.
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Leonard Leo realized that in order to generate conservative rulings, the Supreme Court needs the right kind of cases. In this episode of “We Don't Talk About Leonard,” ProPublica reporters Andrea Bernstein, Andy Kroll, and Ilya Marritz investigate the machine that Leonard Leo built across the country to bring cases to the Supreme Court and fill vacant judgeships, and the web of nonprofits he's created through which to funnel dark money into judicial races. 1. The rise of a conservative lawyer through the ranks demonstrates the growing importance of state solicitors general. Listen. 2. Leonard Leo cultivates wealthy donors, and a fishing trip sets off a Supreme Court ethics scandal. Listen. 3. Leonard Leo gains power and prominence as the author of former President Trump's list of potential Supreme Court appointees, and a Federalist Society donor becomes disillusioned. Listen. This podcast was created in partnership with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive their biggest stories as soon as they're published.
Leonard Leo realized that in order to generate conservative rulings, the Supreme Court needs the right kind of cases. In this episode of “We Don't Talk About Leonard,” ProPublica reporters Andrea Bernstein, Andy Kroll, and Ilya Marritz investigate the machine that Leonard Leo built across the country to bring cases to the Supreme Court and fill vacant judgeships, and the web of nonprofits he's created through which to funnel dark money into judicial races. 1. The rise of a conservative lawyer through the ranks demonstrates the growing importance of state solicitors general. Listen. 2. Leonard Leo cultivates wealthy donors, and a fishing trip sets off a Supreme Court ethics scandal. Listen. 3. Leonard Leo gains power and prominence as the author of former President Trump's list of potential Supreme Court appointees, and a Federalist Society donor becomes disillusioned. Listen. This podcast was created in partnership with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive their biggest stories as soon as they're published.
Leonard Leo realized that in order to generate conservative rulings, the Supreme Court needs the right kind of cases. In the second episode of We Don't Talk About Leonard, ProPublica reporters Andrea Bernstein, Andy Kroll, and Ilya Marritz investigate the machine that Leonard Leo built across the country to bring cases to the Supreme Court and fill vacant judgeships, and the web of nonprofits he's created through which to funnel dark money into judicial races. This series is created in partnership with On the Media and ProPublica. Listen to On the Media wherever you get your podcasts. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive their biggest stories as soon as they're published.
Our friends at On the Media have teamed up with ProPublica to create a miniseries about how the U.S. Supreme Court moved so far to the right. In this first episode of We Don't Talk About Leonard, ProPublica reporters Andrea Bernstein, Andy Kroll, and Ilya Marritz investigate the background of the man who has played a critical role in the conservative takeover of America's courts — Leonard Leo. From his humble roots in middle class New Jersey, to a mansion in Maine where last year he hosted a fabulous party on the eve of the Supreme Court decision to tank “Roe.” You can listen to more episodes from We Don't Talk About Leonard by visiting On The Media's podcast, or by visiting this link. Tell us what you think. Instagram and X (Twitter): @noteswithkai. Email us at notes@wnyc.org. Send us a voice message by recording yourself on your phone and emailing us, or going to Instagram and clicking on the link in our bio. “Notes from America” airs live on Sunday evenings at 6pm ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts. Tune into the show on Sunday nights via the stream on notesfromamerica.org.
In this first episode of our new miniseries, We Don't Talk About Leonard, ProPublica reporters Andrea Bernstein, Andy Kroll, and Ilya Marritz investigate the background of the man who has played a critical role in the conservative takeover of America's courts — Leonard Leo. From his humble roots in middle class New Jersey, to a mansion in Maine where last year he hosted a fabulous party on the eve of the Supreme Court decision to tank “Roe.” 1. The night before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Leonard Leo threw a lavish party at his house in Maine. Listen. 2. Leonard Leo's journey from a high-schooler with the nickname "Moneybags Kid" to a high-ranking member of the Federalist Society. Listen. 3. Leonard Leo and the Federalist Society turn their attention to the state supreme courts. Listen. This podcast was created in partnership with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive their biggest stories as soon as they're published.
In this first episode of our new miniseries, We Don't Talk About Leonard, ProPublica reporters Andrea Bernstein, Andy Kroll, and Ilya Marritz investigate the background of the man who has played a critical role in the conservative takeover of America's courts — Leonard Leo. From his humble roots in middle class New Jersey, to a mansion in Maine where last year he hosted a fabulous party on the eve of the Supreme Court decision to tank “Roe.” 1. The night before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Leonard Leo threw a lavish party at his house in Maine. Listen. 2. Leonard Leo's journey from a high-schooler with the nickname "Moneybags Kid" to a high-ranking member of the Federalist Society. Listen. 3. Leonard Leo and the Federalist Society turn their attention to the state supreme courts. Listen. This podcast was created in partnership with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive their biggest stories as soon as they're published.
In this first episode of We Don't Talk About Leonard, a new miniseries created in partnership with On the Media and ProPublica, ProPublica reporters Andrea Bernstein, Andy Kroll, and Ilya Marritz investigate the background of the man who has played a critical role in the conservative takeover of America's courts — Leonard Leo. From his humble roots in middle class New Jersey, to a mansion in Maine where last year he hosted a fabulous party on the eve of the Supreme Court decision to tank “Roe.” Listen to On the Media wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was created in partnership with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive their biggest stories as soon as they're published.
Subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon to listen to this bonus episode, and all of our bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/knowyourenemyThe Grateful Dead Conservative (w/ Sophie Haigney)Another fun summer-y episode for you, our beloved subscribers: This time, we talked to writer, Paris Review editor, and Grateful Dead super-fan Sophie Haigney about a topic we've long pondered: the phenomenon of the "Grateful Dead conservative."Why is it that right-wing figures including Tucker Carlson, Ann Coulter, and Paul Ryan count the Grateful Dead among their favorite bands? Isn't there something odd about these social conservative luminaries loving the Dead, such avatars of 1960s psychedelia, libertinism, and hippie counterculture? Or else, have we misunderstood something essential about the band — their Americana roots, their individualist ethos, their reverence for transcendent experiences — which makes them particularly suitable to conservative sensibilities?And also why do we all love them so much — this band that tests our patience, produces largely forgettable studio records, and often sounds, in concert, as if they're playing their own songs for the first time? The mind reels...Strap in for a long, strange, improvisational trip to the heart of these bewildering matters.Further Reading:Sophie Haigney, "Those of Us Who Love the Dead," Gawker, Dec 3, 2021.— "The Final Dead Shows: Part One," The Paris Review, Jul 17, 2023.— "The Final Dead Shows: Part Two," The Paris Review, July 18, 2023.— "The Final Dead Shows: Part Three," The Paris Review, Jul 19, 2023.Ann Coulter, "I'm A Grateful Dead Fan For Life," Billboard, Jun 24, 2016.Noah Eckstein, "'Wave That Flag': Meet the Deadheads Who Stump for Trump," Variety, Nov 2, 2020.Zachary D. Carter and Arthur Delaney, "Why Do Conservatives Love The Grateful Dead? We Ask Tucker Carlson," Huffington Post, Jul 15, 2015.Dean Budnick, "Behind The Scene: Jake Sherman on Phish, the Grateful Dead and Covering 535 Class Presidents at Punchbowl News," Relix, May 12, 2021.Martin Longman, "Why Do Republicans Love the Grateful Dead?" Washington Monthly, July 3, 2015Nick Paumgarten, "Dead Head," The New Yorker, Nov 18, 2012.Hunter Schwartz, "Grateful Dead fans: Surprisingly Republican," Washington Post, Jul 1, 2015.Marc Tracy, "Saying Goodbye to the Dead. (Again.)" NYTimes, Jul 14, 2023.Andy Kroll, "Jon Huntsman: We Need a 'Grateful Dead Tour' to Save America," Mother Jones, Jan 8, 2012.
Molly McKew joins Frank Salder, Andy Kroll, and Ron Steslow to discuss Russia's decision to halt Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports and its ramifications on the conflict and the rest of the world—especially Africa. She also addresses the US running out of the ammunition it pledged to Ukraine. What we read: Bloomberg—US Suspends Wuhan Institute of Virology's Access to Federal Funding - Bloomberg Newsweek—Pentagon Making Race-Specific Bioweapons to Target Citizens, China Says NYPost—RFK Jr. says COVID may have been 'ethnically targeted' to spare Jews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mary Trump Show's Mary Trump plays out former President Trump's temper tantrum over his impending indictment. NBC's Jon Allen brings us his observations from the Trump & DeSantis rallies he recently attended. Pro Publica's Andy Kroll details the vast right-wing conspiracy headed by Leonard Leo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Kroll, author and ProPublica journalist, joins Offline to discuss the one thing Fox News fears: lawsuits. Kroll's new book, A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy, recounts how conspiracists co-opted a young man's tragic death, the role of Fox News in perpetuating those lies, and how the Rich family fought back and won. He and Jon talk about what this means for the Dominion lawsuit, and whether Fox has finally met its match. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.
0:00 - Dan & Amy respond to Joe Biden's State of the Union Address 49:26 - THE GREAT DISINTEGRATION: Paul Vallas outed as Republican 01:08:12 - U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 1st congressional district, Bryan Steil, offers his response to Biden's State of the Union. For more on Bryan's work Wisconsin's first district visit steil.house.gov 01:22:46 - Noted economist, Stephen Moore, calls out Biden for his fiscal lies last night and analyzes Jerome Powell's comments from yesterday afternoon. For more from Steve @StephenMoore 01:36:35 - ProPublica reporter, Andy Kroll, provides a look into the Democrats plans for ‘24. Andy also has a book out A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy 01:43:27 - Fun w/ Chat GPT 02:06:29 - The best little whorehouse in Plano See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Susan Del Percio, Andy Kroll, and Ron Steslow discuss Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene renouncing QAnon on FOX News and how viral conspiracy theories are hurting democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the early hours of July 10, 2016, gunshots rang out and a young man lay fatally wounded on a quiet Washington, DC, street. But who killed Seth Rich? When he was buried in his hometown, his rabbi declared: “There are no answers for a young man gunned down in the prime of his life.” The rabbi was wrong. There were in fact many answers, way too many.In the absence of an arrest, a howling mob filled the void. Wild speculation and fantastical theories surfaced on social media and gained traction thanks to a high-level cast of provocateurs. But it wasn't until Fox News took the rumors from the fringes to the mainstream that Seth Rich's life and death grew into something altogether unexpected—one of the foundational conspiracy theories of modern times.A Death on W Street unravels this gripping saga of murder, madness, and political chicanery, one that would ensnare Hillary Clinton and Steve Bannon, a popular pizzeria in northwest DC and the most powerful voices in American media. It's the story of an idealistic twenty-seven-year-old political staffer who became a tragic victim of the culture wars, until his family decided that they had no choice but to defend his name and put an end to the cruel deceptions that surrounded his death. Support the showTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics
When Seth Rich was murdered in Washington, D.C. in 2016, many right-wing conspiracies popped up saying he had something to do with leaked DNC emails. In his new book, Death on W Street, Andy Kroll debunks the conspiracy theories about Rich's death. Kroll joins Rick on this episode to help show how the MAGA medial will do anything they can to succeed even if it means making stuff up. And Rick's entry onto The Enemies List this episode is an interesting one. Listen to find out who Rick is targeting for the list. 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
In the summer of 2016, Seth Rich, a young employee of the Democratic National Committee, was murdered in Washington, D.C. His death became fertile ground for conspiracy theories peddled by some Americans and certain foreign intelligence services. Andy Kroll gives us the truth about what happened that night and what those conspiracy theories have cost us. Kroll is an investigative journalist for ProPublica. A Michigan native, Kroll got his start at Mother Jones. While he was working there, he exposed a prominent law office that was profiting off of foreclosures and reported several stories on Donald Trump, which helped prompt multiple congressional investigations. In 2018, he reported on a series of cyber attacks on California's elections for Rolling Stone, which led to a political operative's indictment. Throughout his career, Kroll has received many accolades. While at Mother Jones, the magazine, which included his work, won the 2013 Izzy Award and 2010 National Magazine Award for general excellence. Mother Jones' “Climate Countdown” package, to which Kroll was a contributor, won the James Aronson award for social justice journalism. He also was named as an outstanding emerging journalist by The Society of Professional Journalists-NorCal in 2012. Kroll's newest project is his book, “A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy,” which explores Rich's life, death, and the conspiracy theories that followed his murder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Kroll is an investigative reporter for ProPublica. His new book is A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy. “I think a book has ruined me for writing hot takes and spicy Twitter dunks and all of these other one- and two-dimensional bits of ephemera. I wasn't really a big fan of it in the first place, but I can't do it anymore. A book forces you to look at the world in a much more fine grained, humane, empathetic way, and there's no going back from that.” Show notes: @AndyKroll andy-kroll.com Kroll on Longform Kroll's ProPublica archive Kroll's Rolling Stone archive 01:00 A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy (PublicAffairs • 2022) 21:00 "Ted Cruz's Secret Weapon to Win the Right" (National Journal • Jun 2015) 22:00 "Ted Cruz's Howitzer" (New Republic • Jan 2016) 22:00 "The Staying Power of Nancy Pelosi" (The Atlantic • Sep 2015) 22:00 "The Last Days of Jerry Brown" (California Sunday Magazine • Mar 2018) 31:00 "Seth Rich, Slain DNC Staffer, Had Contact with WikiLeaks, Say Multiple Sources" (Malia Zimmerman • Fox News • May 2017) 40:00 Longform Podcast #46: Nicholas Schmidle (Jun 2013) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lies sell better than ever, according to Andy Kroll, who debunks one of the most virulent conspiracies of recent times […]
Seth Rich was a young DNC staffer in Washington, DC who was tragically murdered early one morning in 2016. Our WITHpod guest this week described him as smart, ambitious, telegenic and someone who might run a presidential campaign someday. In the absence of an arrest, questions remain about who killed Rich. Unfounded theories about the motives for his murder continue to circulate on social media, including ones that enmeshed the Clintons and other high-profile figures. The search for answers, and this age of widespread disinformation, is the subject of “A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy,” written by ProPublica reporter Andy Kroll. The true-crime story unravels this saga of murder, deceptions about what happened, and the role of conspiracy mongers in disparaging Rich's memory. Kroll, who actually knew Rich, joins WITHpod to discuss Rich's life, death and what happened to his story once it got into the hands of numerous bad actors.
There is a dangerous digital forever war of far-right conspiracy theories, but where did it start and what is it? Investigative reporter for ProPublica, Andy Kroll joins Thom to discuss far-right conspiracy theories. Also recently a very reasonable sounding fellow called into the show and said, essentially, “I voted twice for Trump and would again. Why do you think I'm a threat to America?” We ended up debating tax policy and I never did fully answer his question. The bottom line is that if you're supporting this long (and incomplete) list of horribles, then you are a threat to America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this week's episode of Lever Time: David Sirota is joined by The Lever's Andrew Perez and ProPublica's Andy Kroll, who break down their follow-up reporting on Barre Seid, the secretive Chicago billionaire responsible for the single largest political advocacy donation in U.S. history (3:25). Then, David sits down with political sportswriter Dave Zirin to discuss his new documentary about the history of the NFL's political influence on American culture (24:16). If you'd like access to Lever Time Premium, which includes extended interviews and bonus content, head over to LeverNews.com to become a supporting subscriber.If you'd like to leave a tip for The Lever click the following link. It helps us do this kind of independent journalism. levernews.com/tipjarA rough transcript of this episode is available here.Head over to SheetsGiggles.com/LEVER to get 15% off your order!Head over to SheetsGiggles.com/LEVER to get 15% off your order!
Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Andy Kroll, author of A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy. Andy Kroll is an investigative reporter for ProPublica, where he covers voting, politics, and threats to democracy. He is the former Washington bureau chief for Rolling Stone magazine, where he wrote extensively about the Seth Rich case. He has also written for Mother Jones, National Journal, and The California Sunday Magazine. He lives in Washington, DC. This is his first book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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this week's episode of The Daily Beast's Fever Dreams podcast, host Will Sommer and guest host Andrew Kirell, senior editor at The Daily Beast, discuss the new song released by the pro-Trump YouTuber, who has used some of his wealth to fund a rock song, “Only Ever Wanted.” Also on the podcast, Andy Kroll, a reporter for ProPublica and the author of the upcoming book, A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy, discusses how the story of Seth's life and death took on this bizarre, conspiratorial afterlife online.
The murder of Seth Rich in Washington DC sparked a slew of conspiracy theories tying the tragedy to the DNC, Wikileaks, and the 2016 election. But behind the scenes, a grieving family was left bereft of answers and vulnerable to bad actors. Andy Kroll, a reporter for Pro Publica, joins us to discuss his latest book on the matter. Subscribe for $5 a month to get an extra episode of QAA every week + access to the full Trickle Down 10-part miniseries and all upcoming extra series: http://www.patreon.com/QAnonAnonymous Tickets to our tour: http://tour.qanonanonymous.com New Merch dropped! http://merch.qanonanonymous.com Follow Andy Kroll: https://twitter.com/AndyKroll Read A Death on W Street: https://andy-kroll.com/ Music by Pontus Berghe. Editing by Corey Klotz.
On this week's episode of The Daily Beast's Fever Dreams podcast, host Will Sommer and guest host Andrew Kirell, senior editor at The Daily Beast, discuss the new song released by the pro-Trump YouTuber, who has used some of his wealth to fund a rock song, “Only Ever Wanted.” Also on the podcast, Andy Kroll, a reporter for ProPublica and the author of the upcoming book, A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy, discusses how the story of Seth's life and death took on this bizarre, conspiratorial afterlife online. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Barry Seid (pronounced “side”) and Leonard Leo are two names you likely have never heard of but is worth your time becoming familiar with. Mr. Seid was the former CEO of Tripp Lite, an electrical products manufacturer before donating a record $1.65 billion to a new conservative nonprofit led by Federalist Society co-chairman Leonard Leo. Mr. Leo was an integral part in shaping the conservative courts during the Trump administration, with over 200 Federalist Society appointees, and played a huge role in the Supreme Court's super majority. This week we chat with Andy Kroll (investigative journalist with ProPublica) who broke this story, and we have him break down what all of this means for the courts in America. Here's the article we referenced: https://www.propublica.org/article/dark-money-leonard-leo-barre-seidGuest Bio:Andy Kroll is a reporter for ProPublica covering voting, elections and other democracy issues. He was previously the Washington bureau chief for Rolling Stone. His reporting there about a series of cyberattacks on congressional campaigns helped lead to the indictment of a California political operative. Before that, he was a senior reporter at Mother Jones, where his work on self-dealing during the Trump presidency sparked multiple congressional investigations. Earlier in his career, his investigation of a powerful law firm that profited from pushing borrowers out of their homes helped shut down the foreclosure mill and spurred Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to cut ties with similar foreclosure law firms across the country.In September, Kroll will publish his first book, “A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy,” a true-crime investigation about U.S. politics, viral conspiracy theories and one family's fight for truth.Support the show
On this week's Lever Live, David Sirota is joined by the reporting team whose blockbuster story just exposed the largest political advocacy donation in U.S. history, totaling $1.6 BILLION. The money went to Leonard Leo, the man responsible for packing the Supreme Court with right-wing extremists. Join us on Monday as David, The Lever's Andrew Perez, and ProPublica's Andy Kroll and Justin Elliott discuss what, if anything, can be done to mitigate the unprecedented flow of dark money into U.S. politics. They'll also be taking questions from the audience live on-air. Read the full story about Leonard Leo and the historic $1.6 billion donation here: https://www.levernews.com/how-a-secretive-billionaire-handed-his-fortune-to-the-architect-of-the-right-wing-takeover-of-the-courts/ If you like the work we're doing and want to support independent journalism, head over to LeverNews.com to become a subscriber. If you'd like to leave a tip for The Lever click the following link. It helps us do this kind of independent journalism. LeverNews.com/tipjar A transcript will be available on this episode's Callin page after it is published. Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com
On this week's episode of Lever Time: David Sirota breaks down The Lever's blockbuster story detailing the largest political donation in U.S. history — $1.6 billion — and how that money found its way into the hands of Leonard Leo, the man responsible for packing the Supreme Court with right-wing extremists. David is joined by The Lever's Andrew Perez, who uncovered the donation, as well as ProPublica's Andy Kroll and Justin Elliott, who co-wrote the resulting story with Andrew (3:34). Then, David interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Elizabeth Kolbert about how Republicans became the party of climate denial and obstruction (47:47). If you'd like access to Lever Time Premium, which includes extended interviews and bonus content, head over to LeverNews.com to become a supporting subscriber.If you'd like to leave a tip for The Lever, click the following link. It helps us do this kind of independent journalism. levernews.com/tipjarA rough transcript of this episode is available here.Head over to SheetsGiggles.com/LEVER to get 15% off your order!
Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 Today, in the Hot Notes: the FBI has executed a raid on Trump's residence at Mar-a-lago in Florida; the Department of Justice alludes to possible criminal conspiracy indictments in their latest filing in the Eastman case; Ahmaud Arbery's murderers have been sentenced to life in prison by the DoJ under hate crimes statutes; the Trump real estate firm Cushman and Wakefield has handed over 36,000 documents to the NYAG; Alex Jones' text messages have been handed over to the 1/6 committee; the Michigan Attorney General is calling for a criminal investigation in a case involving a Trump backed opponent; and Rudy Giuliani has asked for a last minute delay of his Fulton County Grand Jury deposition citing health issues; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Follow the Podcast on Apple: http://apple.co/beans Follow our guest on Twitter: Andy Kroll https://twitter.com/AndyKroll Follow AG and Dana on Twitter: Dr. Allison Gill https://twitter.com/allisongill https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote https://twitter.com/dailybeanspod Dana Goldberg https://twitter.com/DGComedy Follow Aimee on Instagram: Aimee Carrero (@aimeecarrero) How We Win Live! http://secure.actblue.com/donate/howwewinlive How We Win Fund swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Have some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court? https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://dailybeans.supercast.tech Or https://patreon.com/thedailybeans Promo Codes Thanks to Thuma for supporting The Daily Beans. Go to thuma.co/beans and use code BEANS to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bed plus free shipping in the continental U.S. Thanks to Splendid Spoon for supporting The Daily Beans. Go to splendidspoon.com/dailybeans for $50 off your first box when you subscribe!
0:00 - Dan & Amy being their response to last evening's State of the Union 11:10 - Kamala explains Russia/Ukraine war to “Headkrack” on “The Morning Hustle” 27:48 - Dan & Amy react to Arne Duncan announcing he will not run for mayor in ‘23 49:14 - Former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, John Bolton, points to the patience of Putin and the lack of European resolve. Check out Amb Bolton's book Atomic Bluff? Why Putin Placed Russia's Nuclear Forces On High Alert 01:03:14 - DC Bureau Chief for Rolling Stone, Andy Kroll, comments on the “laundry list feel” of Biden's State of the Union address. Check out Andy's latest here 01:18:08 - Dan & Amy take caller reaction to Biden's State of the Union and the Bolton/Andy Kroll interviews 01:36:26 - Dan & Amy bring their violins to Dr. Ezike's farewell press conference 01:55:03 - Lionel Shriver, contributor to The Spectator and best selling author of We Need to Talk About Kevin and Should we Stay or Should we go, sees trouble with the Supreme Court and Affirmative Action. Check out Lionel Shriver's latest here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Over the past three episodes of our first ever mini-series, Imara has detailed the institutions that are the major components of the anti-trans hate machine. But in this episode we dive into the people funding this machine and why. We enter into the shadows of the anti-trans movement and unpack how their hate intersects with a larger, even darker agenda. You can connect with us on social media!Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.Follow Imara Jones on Twitter (@imarajones) and Instagram (@imara_jones_)Follow our guests on social media:Andy Kroll: @andykroll (Twitter)Anne Nelson: @anelsona (Instagram) @anelsona (Twitter)Frederick Clarkson: @FredClarkson (Twitter)Heron Greenesmith: @herongio (Instagram) @herongio (Twitter)Organizations mentioned in this episode:Council For National PolicyNational Christian FoundationThe Dick and Betsy DeVos Family FoundationThe Prince FoundationThe Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation Podcast Credits: Executive Producer and host, Imara Jones; Oliver-Ash Kleine is Senior Producer.Tiler Wilson, Annie Ning and Ruby Fludzinski are our Associate Producers. Sydney Bauer is our Researcher. Audrey Quinn edited this series. Sound design and mixing by Alexander Charles Adams. Montana Thomas is our production coordinator. Audio engineering and production from Jaye McAuliffe. Sound editing and production from Callie Wright. Gillian Branstetter handles PR with additional support from Elle Communications. Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano of DCAP MEDIA. Social media & production assistance by Yannick Eike Mirko. Justin Kloczko is our fact-checker. And our intern is Jordan Mirana.The music you heard was composed by Ben Draghi and also courtesy ZZK Records See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Over the past three episodes of our first ever mini-series, Imara has detailed the institutions that are the major components of the anti-trans hate machine. But in this episode we dive into the people funding this machine and why. We enter into the shadows of the anti-trans movement and unpack how their hate intersects with a larger, even darker agenda. You can connect with us on social media!Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.Follow Imara Jones on Twitter (@imarajones) and Instagram (@imara_jones_)Follow our guests on social media:Andy Kroll: @andykroll (Twitter)Anne Nelson: @anelsona (Instagram) @anelsona (Twitter)Frederick Clarkson: @FredClarkson (Twitter)Heron Greenesmith: @herongio (Instagram) @herongio (Twitter)Organizations mentioned in this episode:Council For National PolicyNational Christian FoundationThe Dick and Betsy DeVos Family FoundationThe Prince FoundationThe Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation Podcast Credits: Executive Producer and host, Imara Jones; Oliver-Ash Kleine is Senior Producer.Tiler Wilson, Annie Ning and Ruby Fludzinski are our Associate Producers. Sydney Bauer is our Researcher. Audrey Quinn edited this series. Sound design and mixing by Alexander Charles Adams. Montana Thomas is our production coordinator. Audio engineering and production from Jaye McAuliffe. Sound editing and production from Callie Wright. Gillian Branstetter handles PR with additional support from Elle Communications. Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano of DCAP MEDIA. Social media & production assistance by Yannick Eike Mirko. Justin Kloczko is our fact-checker. And our intern is Jordan Mirana.The music you heard was composed by Ben Draghi and also courtesy ZZK Records Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Plus... Carl Bernstein on covering Trump's election threats; how the pandemic has changed 2020 campaign coverage; Trump lies to reporters while Biden avoids the press; the origins of the latest bogus "birther lie"; "excess death" data shows the true toll from Covid-19; Rolling Stone reporter says Fox "escaped accountability" for Seth Rich hoax. Carl Bernstein, Asma Khalid, John Harris, Olivia Nuzzi, Oliver Darcy, Rep. Adam Kinzinger and Andy Kroll join Brian Stelter. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
This week, we talk to Andy Kroll, Washington D.C. bureau chief for Rolling Stone, about his feature story "The Shadow Cabinet: How a Group of Powerful Business Leaders Drove Trump's Agenda" and the impact the fossil fuel industry has had on the EPA. We also discuss possible investigations into the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and getting to know Jay Inslee. Ty and Brock also talk about the NYC blackout, the Climate Emergency resolution, and our newfound love for Rep. Earl Blumenauer. As always, follow us @climatepod on Twitter and email us at theclimatepod@gmail.com. Our music is "Gotta Get Up" by The Passion Hifi, check out his music at thepassionhifi.com. Rate, review and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and more!
Corporate influence is no stranger to politics, but many businesses have found more support for their priorities in the Trump administration. Up until now, one influential group has flown under the radar, the Trump Leadership Council. A recent report from Rolling Stone names members of the group. The Council dates back to the summer before the 2016 election. Though it went unnoticed at the time, the group's members consist of powerful business leaders from many of the nation's biggest industries who have pushed for policies such as a tougher trade stance with China and a rollback of environmental protections at the EPA. This week on Money Talking, Charlie Herman talks to Andy Kroll, DC bureau chief for Rolling Stone, about his story "The Shadow Cabinet: How a Group of Powerful Business Leaders Drove Trump’s Agenda."
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This week we hear Ian Millhiser, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, debate "Citizens United" with Hans von Spakovsky, a senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation. The Hauenstein Center hosted the debate in 2015; the issues the debate addresses are still relevant today. Here’s a quick brush up: In "Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission," the Supreme Court decided that the First Amendment prohibits the government from restricting independent expenditures made by corporations and labor unions in elections. Those in favor of the decision say it’s a victory for political speech in this country; opponents say it gives corporations and the rich unlimited power over the democratic process. On December 7th, just a day ago, Andy Kroll suggested in Mother Jones that Citizens United has a lot to do with this tax bill the GOP has gotten through Congress. Kroll claims that the very political culture which supports and provides foundation for the Citizens United decision also justifies what he takes to be the worst aspects of this tax bill. Kroll writes “When I say that Citizens United explains the GOP’s tax-bill frenzy, I really mean the big-money political climate that Citizens United helped create and, broadly speaking, embodies.”
Dorsey Hager, Andy Kroll
Dorsey Hager, Andy Kroll
Andy Kroll, the Washington DC correspondent for Mother Jones magazine and an associate editor for TomDispatch, talks about the recent gubernatorial recall election in Wisconsin and what Scott Walker's win means for the future.Download mp3 at www.archive.org
Nicole got a last minute call to fill in for Thom Hartmann! Her guests were Thom Hartmann himself, David Swanson, Nicole Belle of Crooks & Liars, Gotta Laff of The Political Carnival, Andy Kroll of Mother Jones magazine, and a special call from Rev. Jesse Jackson
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