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Send us a text Ep 272 -- In this jam-packed gossip dump, I'm breaking down the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion part 3 tea starting with Dan Cosby reaching out with exclusive information about Mary Cosby's TLC docuseries and exposing every single business that funded her money from church members. Then I'm getting into Bronwyn Newport being spotted alone and disheveled at Sundance—plus why I believe her Todd Bradley marriage storyline was fake from the start—and wait until you hear what I discovered about Todd's new investment firm Niobrara Capital where he's partners with Mike Pompeo, Trump's former Secretary of State and CIA Director. The reunion recap covers Heather Gay being outed for allegedly sharing pills, Whitney Rose's suspicious marriage troubles, Brittani Bateman's antisemitism drama with Meredith Marks, and why Meredith is having her Camille Grammer moment calling out production. I'm also revealing tea on Lisa Barlow and Heather both allegedly working with finsta accounts—so why is only Lisa getting called out? Then we dive into the massive Epstein files drop where Elon Musk got exposed asking about the "wildest party" on the island despite claiming he refused invitations, Ghislaine Maxwell calling Prince Andrew "sweet pea" and him using the email name "The Invisible Man," Steve Bannon's hundreds of texts with Epstein, and a shocking Bill Gates draft email. I'm also reading you the explosive Congressional letter to Pam Bondi about Ghislaine Maxwell's five-star prison treatment including a puppy, room service, private CNN viewing, and unsupervised laptop access—plus disturbing whistleblower allegations of sexual abuse and retaliation at FPC Bryan. Finally, I'm introducing you to the Colleen Ballinger scandal and how this Miranda Sings creator allegedly had inappropriate relationships with underage fans including Adam McIntyre—this rabbit hole goes deep and involves some truly disturbing allegations about her inner circle. Full episode only available at Dishing Drama Dana Patreon,it's only $6.00 a month, join the fun! https://www.patreon.com/cw/DishingDramaWithDanaWilkeySupport the showDana is on Cameo!Follow Dana: @Wilkey_Dana$25,000 Song - Apple Music$25,000 Song - SpotifyTo support the show and listen to full episodes, become a member on PatreonTo send Dana information, show requests and sponsorships reach out to our new email: dishingdramadana@gmail.comDana's YouTube Channel

The Trump DOJ is still withholding 50% of the Epstein files, according to Rep. Robert Garcia. Plus, American journalist Don Lemon is released from his arrest for covering protests in Minnesota. Also, the largest federal employee union calls for the firing of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. And fatal ICE shootings lead to nationwide protests. Lisa Rubin, Leah Greenberg, Sara Nelson, Zack Beauchamp, and Rep. Kelly Morrison join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The government has once again shut down, but it's not too late to ease the pain. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to explain the drama over this weekend's set of funding packages, spurred on by growing opposition to ICE among Democrats and a growing coalition of Republicans, whether Kristi Noem will remain in place as Secretary of Homeland Security, and what still needs to be done to keep the doors of Capitol Hill open. Later, FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich joins to discuss the shakeup of the Trump Administration's deportation operations in the wake of the killing of Alex Pretti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House is making a push to pass voter ID and voter citizenship laws; Libs everywhere are making it impossible for law enforcement; Hollywood has been consumed by the anti-ICE hivemind; and the Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, joins the show. Watch VINCE Live on Rumble - Mon-Fri 8AM ET ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/vince⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: Bon Charge - ⁠⁠https://boncharge.com⁠⁠ code: VINCE Patriot Mobile - ⁠⁠https://patriotmobile.com/Vince⁠⁠ Kalshi - ⁠⁠https://kalshi.com/vince⁠⁠ The Wellness Company - ⁠⁠https://twc.health/⁠⁠ VINCE code: Vince ‘The Most Extraordinary Attack on Voting Rights in American History': How the SAVE Act Upends Over a Century and a Half of Protecting Voting ⁠⁠https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/the-most-extraordinary-attack-on-voting-rights-in-american-history-how-the-save-act-upends-over-a-century-and-a-half-of-protecting-voting/⁠⁠ ‘Breaking Bad' Star Giancarlo Esposito Goes On Wild Anti-ICE Rant ⁠⁠https://dailycaller.com/2026/01/29/giancarlo-esposito-breaking-bad-anti-ice-minneapolis-minnesota-rant-revolution/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A man rushed towards Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar during an event in her home state on Tuesday, spraying the congresswoman with a liquid authorities later identified as vinegar. President Donald Trump told reporters later that evening he thought there was a chance that Omar had staged the attack herself as a stunt.Another deadline for a government shutdown is fast approaching. And questions are mounting about whether Democrats will continue to dig their heels in over the Trump administration's immigration agenda.And more acts are pulling out of scheduled performances at the Kennedy Center. Composer Phillip Glass announced his decision to not debut a symphony he wrote in honor of Abraham Lincoln written for the Center's 50th anniversary.And, in global news, President Donald Trump said this week that Iran needed to give into a list of demands related to its nuclear disarmament and that “time was running out.” The military is now moving Navy and Air Force assets to the Middle East.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he couldn't rule out further military intervention in Venezuela during testimony before the Senate.And traditional U.S. allies are looking elsewhere for aid and trade deals, as the president continues to demolish the old world order in favor of one that centers himself.We cover the most important stories from around the world in the News Roundup.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

It's Casual Friday on the Majority Report On today's program: Don Lemon, independent journalist Georgia Fort have been arrested for simply covering a protest at a church over one of their pastors working as an ICE field office director in the Minneapolis area. Heather 'Digby' Parton, columnist at salon and publisher of the Hullabaloo blog joins Sam to wrap-up the week's news. Bryan Quimby and Chris James of the Guys Podcast join the show to make fun of some of our worst guys. Trump warns Canada that if they make a deal with China the first thing they'll do is say that China can no longer play hockey. Tom Homan keeps calling the ICE operation in Minnesota "theater" as if it is a warzone. A MAGA teen runs over a student protesting ICE in front of her High School with his car. Rand Paul paints Secretary of State Marco Rubio into a corner as Rubio tries to say that kidnapping the Venezuelan president is not an act of war. all that and more To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: BABBEL: Learn a new Language and get up to 55% off your subscription at Babbel.com/MAJORITY SUNSET LAKE: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com  Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com

There was a time, just before the pandemic, when folks would say “Twitter isn't real life” as a means of dismissing the horrors of social media. This was a cope, a way to ignore the worst political and cultural actors who now dominate our psychic landscape. Now those people are in charge and they've manifested Twitter into real life in a way previously thought impossible.The White House is posting Stardew Valley memes about whole milk. A Customs and Border Patrol official is asking people if they're triggered when they respond with empathy to the murder of a woman. Laura Loomer, one of the most online gargoyles to ever live, is a serious policy player in administration. The Secretary of War has a video game tattoo.How did we get here? Michael Senters, a PhD candidate at Virginia Tech, is here to explain how online culture became the culture.It's all for the postsA YouTuber comes to townWhat, exactly, does it mean to be terminally online?The right goes all in on identity politicsThe pandemic drove us all crazyTurns out the post-modernists were correctPosting yourself into a different form or realitySurvival tips for the extremely onlineDepraved art and Hearts of Iron IVDeus Vult?Video games as propagandaWe should have been harder on the online NazisJohn Romero will make you his bitchA brief history of Something AwfulFighting the performance regimeHow Fraud Swamped Minnesota's Social Services System on Tim Walz's WatchSix Prosecutors Quit Over Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim's WidowDo you have stairs in your house?Fuck You And Die: An Oral History of Something AwfulSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Family Secrets" - that was the bold headline on a Newsweek magazine. The story was inspired by what happened in the life of then Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who was, as she was being considered for that position, learning a secret her family had kept for decades. She thought her grandparents had been Czechoslovakian Catholics who died peaceful deaths. But they were, in fact, Jews who'd been murdered in a Nazi concentration camp. But Newsweek was using that incident to point out how many families have secrets in their closets, from hidden adoptions to hushed-up romances, sometimes with painful consequences. Like one lady the story told about, a lady named Deborah. She was a student at a music conservatory when she married an African American man. She's white and she had two sons. Later that marriage ended in divorce. When Deborah moved back to her parents' white neighborhood, her sons were not accepted there, so she decided they'd be better off living with an African American family. She put them up for adoption and tried to resume her life. But she was tormented by that decision. In fact, she lost her trained lyric-soprano voice. She said, "I was never able to sing after that." When she remarried, she kept her past a secret for ten years. When she finally confessed it to her husband, he responded compassionately, they went on a search for her sons and there's a happy ending. In the magazine's words, "The family was reunited, the secrets were told, and almost miraculously, her singing voice came back." I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Secret That Keeps You From Singing." It's amazing the torment that can come from a dark secret. Maybe you know that firsthand. In a sense, it can keep you from singing, from experiencing all the joy and all the freedom that you were created to have. It's even more amazing the release that can come from dealing with the dark secret. Maybe there's a dark secret or more than one secret that are tying you up inside. It may be your secret sins, or the sins of someone else against you. But as long as it's a secret, you're a prisoner to it. And even though others may not know the dark secrets you carry, they're feeling the effects of it. They feel it in your anger, your depression, or some other way it comes out in your personality. Usually when you continue to store a dark secret, it just continues to multiply the pain and keep you from singing. Well, our word for today from the Word of God, it's got hope in it! John 8:32 - "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free." Now we live like this: "the truth will scare you to death, or the truth will ruin you." Jesus said no, it will "Set you free." Like that woman who could no longer sing, you can't be free until you face and deal with the dark secrets. Jesus goes on to say, "Everyone who sins is a slave to sin, if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed." Jesus is the Liberator from the bondage of your past! Maybe it's time for you to open up your hurting heart to the Liberator so He can do what only He can do. If you're going to face the dark secret, you need someone to go with you there who will not condemn you, and that would be Jesus. He's known your secret all along. He died to pay for all that sin. He died to forgive it. You need someone who is also strong enough to carry that secret, to heal its wounds, to restore you. Isaiah 53 says of Jesus, "He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him." That actually happened on Jesus' cross where every sin and every secret of your life was dealt with and paid for. And today He's saying, "I'm ready to help you face it, to make you clean, to become your personal Savior." Would you tell Him today, "Jesus, I'm Yours." Our website will help you cross that line. It's ANewStory.com. You've been a slave to those secrets long enough, haven't you? Maybe this is your day to finally be free and to finally sing again.

On our radar this week… The first-ever recipient of a previously owned Nobel Peace Prize apparently wants to be the Genghis Khan of the 21st Century. In the last week, Trump has  Threatened to invade Venezuela if his hand-picked government doesn't do his bidding;  Stationed an armada near Iran in preparations for an aerial war;  Hinted at an imminent effort at regime change in Cuba;  Doubled-downed on his armed assault on the Constitution in Minneapolis with a change in messaging but little else, He replaced one Nazi-adjacent ICE commander with a fascist-adjacent ICE commander in Minneapolis with vague promises of a future future drawdown on masked thugs roaming the streets, but not now. Sent his FBI and Tulsi Gabbard to investigate the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, a continuation of his b.s. claims of fraud costing him a win over Joe Biden, and  Had his FBI raid the home of a reporter in violation of federal law; and, Arrested reporter Don Lemon for covering a peaceful Minneapolis protest because it “disrupted” a religious service Trump’s war on Minneapolis inspired a powerful anthem from “The Boss.” Bruce Springsteen's “The Streets of Minneapolis” pulls no punches in denouncing Trump, ICE Barbie and Stephen Miller. Due to copyright restrictions we can't play it here … but it's well worth a visit to YouTube. Trump World is also having a direct impact on Michigan politics. Trump has reportedly inserted himself in the battle for the party's gubernatorial nomination, torpedoing frontrunner John James and encouraging 78-year-old rich guy Perry Johnson's newly announced campaign.  Michigan Democrats have launched their first attack ad on independent gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan even as the party's contests for Attorney General and Secretary of State are all but over.  A Republican dark money group is promoting one of the Democrats in next week's primary to fill a state Senate primary … with the belief that State Board of Education President Pamela Pugh would be easier to beat in the April general election. Democrats, including Saginaw Dem chair Jennifer Austin and Saginaw state Representative Amos O'Neal, are crying “foul.” Senator Elissa Slotkin says Kristi Noem has to go. In a Senate speech, Michigan's junior senator noted she had voted to confirm Noem … but the cabinet member derided as “ICE Barbie” has betrayed fundamental American values. We’re joined this week by political science guru Norm Ornstein, emeritus scholar at the conservative think-tank American Enterprise Institute with his assessment of congressional dysfunction and Trump's drive for one-person government. He is the co-author, with Thomas E. Mann, of It’s Even Worse Than It Looks: How the American Constitutional System Collided With the New Politics of Extremism. Norm is a Minnesota native. He was a child prodigy, graduating from high school when he was fourteen and from college when he was eighteen. He received his BA from the University of Minnesota and PhD in political science from the University of Michigan.  By the mid-1970s, he had become a professor of political science at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., establishing a reputation as an expert on the United States Congress. Ornstein is a frequent contributor to The Washington Post, The Atlantic and the National Journal. He wrote a weekly column for Roll Call for 11 years, and was co-director of the AEI-Brookings Election Reform Project. He helped draft key parts of the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, also known as the McCain–Feingold Act. Ornstein is a registered Democrat but considers himself a centrist and has voted for individuals from both parties. We’re now on YouTube every week! Click here to subscribe. A Republic, If You Can Keep It is sponsored by © Clay Jones/claytoonz.com  

New video evidence surfaces in Alex Pretti shooting investigation; Left-wing mayors conspire to sabotage ICE; and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright joins the show. Watch VINCE Live on Rumble - Mon-Fri 10AM ET ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://rumble.com/vince⁠ RINO Senators Join Democrats and Attack Kristi Noem over Fatal Shooting ⁠https://nypost.com/2026/01/28/us-news/gop-sens-murkowski-tillis-call-for-dhs-secretary-kristi-noem-to-resign-over-alex-pretti-shooting/⁠ Democrat AG Candidate Says if Elected, “I Am Going to Kill Donald Trump” With Capital Punishment ⁠https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/ohio-democratic-attorney-general-candidate-i-am-going-kill-donald-trump⁠ Leftist Nurse Who Gave Tips on How to Sabotage ICE Just Learned Meaning of FAFO ⁠https://www.foxnews.com/us/vcu-anti-ice-nurse-fired-after-referencing-paralytic-drug-in-video-instructing-sabotage-of-ice-agents⁠ Sponsors: Brickhouse Nutrition - ⁠https://takelean.com⁠   code: Vince  Bon Charge - ⁠https://boncharge.com⁠ code: VINCE Helix Sleep - ⁠https://helixsleep.com/vince⁠ Boll & Branch - ⁠https://bollandbranch.com/Vince⁠ code: Vince Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minneapolis is still under ICE's thumb — and contrary to the Trump Administration and some media reports, ICE has not “de-escalated” in the Twin Cities. Multiple media outlets have reported no real change in Department of Homeland Security activity — but the communities in Minneapolis are still standing up to the Trump Administration, using every peaceful tool at their disposal to do so. For more, we spoke to Alex Wagner, host of Crooked's Runaway Country podcast, who is reporting from Minneapolis.And in headlines, Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the FBI raids a Georgia election office infamous to conspiracy theorists for its role in “rigging” the 2020 election, and Democrats are apparently ready to pass every bill in the massive funding package before the Senate — except for the DHS portion.Show Notes:Check out Runaway Country – https://tinyurl.com/ykf6fs5cCall Congress – 202-224-3121Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Footage of Alex Pretti a week before his death is revealed. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sings praises of Pretti on the Senate floor. Democrat politicians are turning up the angry rhetoric amid tensions in Minneapolis. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) is obsessed with President Trump. Kanye West apologizes for anti-Semitic comments in the past. Secretary of State Marco Rubio updates Congress on why the U.S. went into Venezuela. President Trump's self-proclaimed number-one fan? Nicki Minaj. Ted Cruz for the Supreme Court? Another celebrity fueling the fires of revolution in the U.S. Interest rates staying put. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) wants action now by his fellow Republicans when it comes to stopping government waste. Fulton County, Georgia, election office raided over 2020 election information. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 01:23 Bruce Springsteen's New Anti-ICE Album 05:27 BBC Releases New Footage of Alex Pretti 13:18 Tim Walz Asked about Meeting with Tom Homan 16:04 Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Gregory Bovino 21:41 Philadelphia DA Calls ICE "Wannabe-Nazis" 23:39 Ohio AG Candidate Wants to KILL Donald Trump?! 30:06 Fat Five 48:21 Marco Rubio on Capitol Hill 1:04:29 Nicki Minaj is President Trump's #1 Fan? 1:06:47 President Trump on Ted Cruz for SCOTUS 1:08:07 Supreme Court Reviewing E. Jean Carroll Case Verdict 1:12:10 Snow in South Florida? 1:14:09 John Leguizamo Goes on a Rant 1:24:12 Jerome Powell Reaffirms 'No Increase in Interest Rates' 1:29:07 Tim Burchett on the U.S. Government's Wasteful Spending 1:33:52 Fulton County Election Office Raided Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Reserve voted to keep rates steady on Wednesday. Bloomberg looks into the decision. Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about Venezuela. NPR reports on how Rubio faced intense scrutiny over U.S. involvement in the country. Some of the people convicted then pardoned for their part in the Jan. 6 attack want financial penalties they paid to the government returned. The Washington Post’s Beth Reinhard joins to discuss what emboldened them to ask for their money back. Plus, the FBI raided the election offices of a key 2020 battleground county in Georgia, the agents who shot Renee Good and Alex Pretti have been put on leave, and why so many people are suddenly obsessed with beans. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

It's a brilliant idea hatched by the Trump administration and yesterday Stigall travelled to Washington D.C. to cover the formal launch of "Trump Accounts" - $1000 for all babies born 2025-2028, and can partially benefit any child today up to age 18. At a time socialism is on the rise and American birthrates are on the decline - this is a superb way to counter the trends. Hear how it works with Senior Counselor to the Treasury Secretary Joe Lavorgna as well as Senators Blackburn and Cruz. Tomorrow, don't miss Stigall's conversation with Mr. Wonderful Kevin O'Leary. Today, Border Czar Tom Homan held his first press conference in Minneapolis as new video has surfaced on Mr. Pretti from 11 days prior to his death leading many to draw a different conclusion about his behavior and activities. Plus, Secretary of State Marco Rubio puts on a clinic in a Senate hearing yesterday regarding Venezuela, Iran, and more. While John Fetterman continues to be the only Democrat willing to stand up to his party going off the rails with their hatred of federal law enforcement. -For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPodListen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up—behind the scenes, U.S. intelligence is raising doubts about whether Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, is truly aligned with Washington's goals, even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns that military action remains an option if cooperation falters. Later in the show—Europe moves to crack down on Russia's so-called “ghost tanker” fleet, as more than a dozen countries pledge to obstruct ships suspected of skirting oil sanctions and violating maritime law. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB  Nobl Travel: Protect your gear and travel smarter—NOBL's zipper-free carry-on is up to 58% off at https://NOBLTravel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the immediate aftermath of the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats are attempting to translate outrage into leverage. After a closed-door caucus, they emerged unified around a set of concrete demands tied to Homeland Security funding: tighter warrant requirements, bans on agents wearing masks, mandatory body cameras, visible identification, and a uniform code of conduct with independent investigations. These are not abstract reforms. They are specific guardrails aimed at slowing enforcement down and restoring a baseline of accountability.The politics here are brutal. Republicans are warning that reopening the funding package would stall it in the House, and they may be right. Any deal that ultimately passes will require Donald Trump's explicit blessing, otherwise it dies before it clears the lower chamber. At this point, a partial government shutdown looks likely no matter what. The real strategic question for Democrats is prioritization. If they are forced to choose, which reform matters most. Masks. Warrants. Body cameras. They can't win them all, and it's up to them to determine which one is worth a shutdown fight.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Georgia, the 2020 Election, and Reopening Old ScarsAs if immigration were not volatile enough, the FBI executed a court-authorized search warrant at election offices in Fulton County, Georgia, seeking records related to the 2020 presidential election. The bureau confirmed the investigation is ongoing but offered no details. County officials acknowledged the focus on 2020 materials and declined further comment.Anything touching the 2020 election is radioactive. Anything touching Georgia is worse. This reopens the deepest fault line inside the state Republican Party, the one that pits Donald Trump against Governor Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Trump tried and failed to destroy both men politically, and they emerged stronger for it. Whenever 2020 resurfaces, that fragile détente collapses. Even without knowing where this investigation leads, the act of reopening the file guarantees renewed tension inside Georgia politics and fresh oxygen for conspiracy narratives.The Fed Holds Steady Under Growing PressureThe Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.5 to 3.75 percent, signaling confidence in economic growth and a stabilizing labor market after three rate cuts late last year. The language shift mattered. The Fed removed references to rising employment risks and emphasized that rates are now near neutral. Chair Jerome Powell stressed that future decisions will be data-driven, not political.That reassurance comes amid extraordinary pressure. The Justice Department is investigating matters related to the Fed, the Supreme Court is weighing a case on presidential authority over the institution, and Donald Trump is nearing a decision on who he will nominate to succeed Powell. Two Trump-appointed governors dissented, favoring a quarter-point cut. Through it all, Powell insisted the Fed's independence remains intact. Whether markets believe that as the political scrutiny intensifies is the question that now hangs over monetary policy.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:01:58 - Bill Scher on a Potential Gov Shutdown and Dem Primaries00:43:47 - Update00:44:18 - Democrat Demands for DHS00:46:17 - Fulton County FBI Investigation00:47:51 - Fed Rate Holds00:49:13 - Chris Cillizza on CBS News, Washington Post, and Modern Media01:41:01 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Howie Kurtz on the continuing fallout from fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis, the debate between Senator Rand Paul and Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the legality of capturing the Venezuelan president, and the FBI raid on a Georgia election hub as part of an investigation into 2020 election fraud behavior. Follow Howie on Twitter:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do Native Americans need more encouragement to consume saturated fats? Native nutritionists are wondering how the new federal dietary guidelines just unveiled by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. intersects with decades of scientific research urging the population with the highest rates of heart disease to limit their saturated fat intake. The new federal food pyramid shows up in recommendations for programs like Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Head Start, Indian Health Service, and the National School Lunch Program. Tribes in the Pacific Northwest are stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to seals taking a bite out of the salmon populations they worked decades to preserve. The seals are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act. They feast on fish that on which the tribes rely. We will look at how this situation affects tribal treaty rights and what tribes are doing in response. A handful of organizations are working to strengthen traditional connections between urban Native residents and buffalo. Organizers in Chicago and Denver are among those working to put the animals closer to Native people who might not otherwise have exposure to a significant traditional source of food. GUESTS Dr. Tara Maudrie (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians), assistant professor at the University of Michigan in the School of Social Work Cecilia Gobin (Tulalip), conservation policy analyst with the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission Dnisa Oocumma (Eastern Band of Cherokee), community engagement coordinator for the American Indian Center Lewis TallBull (Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma), co-founder and president of Sacred Return Dr. Valarie Jernigan (Choctaw), professor of medicine and director of the Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy at Oklahoma State University's Center for Health Sciences Carley Griffith-Hotvedt (Cherokee), executive director of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative

In this edition of Ask Mundo Anything, host Pete takes calls from listeners in the Kansas City area. The conversation starts with Alex, who invites Pete to visit the Linwood area and discuss potential restaurant hosting opportunities. Next, Pete shares a story about meeting baseball legend Ernie Banks as a child, and Barbara asks about a news story involving former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. Rick calls in to discuss the local sports scene, and Pete explains why they focus on the Chiefs and Royals, despite the controversy surrounding them. Finally, Libby asks Pete to share a personal story about his favorite teacher and subject in school growing up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you sitting down, dear listener? A Bob Hope comic that we actually LIKED, before we delve into a surprisingly serious discussion of generational racism. Fun! It's all right here in The Adventures of Bob Hope #104 and Our Army at War #179! Chapters (00:00:00) - Ready, Set, Go!(00:00:17) - Checkered Past(00:03:24) - Hello, How Are You?(00:06:32) - Napping on a Snow Day(00:07:30) - Drinking While Driving in the Snow(00:09:21) - Bob Hope: The Adventures of Super Hip Hop #104(00:12:19) - The Secretary of the State Teachers Convention(00:15:22) - Petco Store Talk(00:17:34) - The Complaining About My Doctor's Schedule(00:21:45) - Osteopaths Are AWESOME!(00:22:12) - Postman rips up letter from mailbox(00:24:43) - The Teacher's Convention(00:28:49) - Teachers' Association Convention(00:30:52) - Oh, Big Bill(00:31:23) - Big Bill wants to kidnap all of the teachers(00:33:15) - The Worst Way To Ruin Your Birthday Party(00:35:14) - The Wolf in the Hotel(00:36:52) - Bob Hope And His Dog Harvard(00:41:16) - Oh, One List That Doesn't Like Sports(00:41:37) - Teachers kidnapped in Ohio(00:45:27) - Dr. Vampire Accosts Liza Minnelli and asks(00:50:52) - Punishment for Popping Underwear(00:51:33) - Bob Hope And Super Hip(00:53:02) - Easy Company in the Army(00:57:57) - Jackie Johnson(01:02:47) - Battle of the Bulge(01:07:23) - "There Was Racism in My Family"(01:11:34) - Bob Kanagar on '

-Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies at a Senate hearing on Venezuela, saying the U.S. seeks a stable, democratic Venezuela by countering adversaries like Iran, Russia, and China.-National Correspondent Alana Austin speaks with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about a new savings account plan for babies born during the Trump presidency to help secure their financial futures.-On "Carl Higbie FRONTLINE," Sen. Ted Cruz urges Republicans to push passage of the SAVE Act.-Rob Finnerty: The "very convenient" attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar by a man with a mystery liquid is being used by Democrats for political points, and possibly as a distraction.-The FBI takes over the investigation into the Ilhan Omar incident.-Sen. Rand Paul & Dana Loesch comment on the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.-The U.S. Department of Education announces that a California policy letting school districts hide students' gender transitions from parents violates federal law. Today's podcast is sponsored by : SELECT QUOTE : Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at http://SelectQuote.com/DAILY NOBLE GOLD : This is the year to create a stable financial future  — Go to http://NobleGoldInvestments.com/NEWSMAX and download their free Gold & Silver Guide. When you open a qualified account, you'll receive a complimentary 3 oz Silver Virtue Coin Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at ⁠http://Newsmax.com/Listen⁠ Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at ⁠http://NewsmaxPlus.com⁠ Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : ⁠http://nws.mx/shop⁠ Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: ⁠http://nws.mx/FB⁠  -X/Twitter: ⁠http://nws.mx/twitter⁠ -Instagram: ⁠http://nws.mx/IG⁠ -YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV⁠ -Rumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV⁠ -TRUTH Social: ⁠https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX⁠ -GETTR: ⁠https://gettr.com/user/newsmax⁠ -Threads: ⁠http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX⁠  -Telegram: ⁠http://t.me/newsmax⁠  -BlueSky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com⁠ -Parler: ⁠http://app.parler.com/newsmax⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hundreds of protesters marched in Philadelphia earlier this week and held a demonstration outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in the city's Chinatown neighborhood. Governor Josh Shapiro campaigned on getting justice for sexual abuse survivors during his first gubernatorial run. Now, some say he hasn’t done enough to fulfill those promises as governor. Governor Josh Shapiro is calling for an end to the federal government's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Speaking Tuesday night on CNN, Shapiro said federal officials have “eviscerated the trust that should exist between law enforcement and the community.” U.S. Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is among those calling for the firing of Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. And now a deep dive: President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security is claiming a newfound authority to enter some immigrants' homes without a warrant signed by a judge. Pennsylvania legal experts are calling the move unconstitutional. In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., says it's important to "make America healthy again" - and one way to do it is by changing the American diet. The newly released food pyramid now focuses on eating more protein, saturated fats, full-fat dairy and fruits and vegetables. It suggests fewer grains, sugar and ultra-processed foods. Cardiologist Dr. Keith Newby weighs in on how these new recommendations could affect your overall health, including your heart health.

Clement Manyathela hosts Lesiba Mpya, who is Spokesperson for the Gauteng MEC of Roads and Transport, Matakanye Matakanye, who is Secretary General of the National School of Governing Bodies & Aubrey Ramarutsi, who is the Secretary of Gauteng Education Transport Services to discuss issues affecting the sector. This follows the death of 14 learners in a scholar transport early this month. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced intense scrutiny in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Wednesday over the Trump administration's military operation that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Lawmakers pressed for clarity on what comes next for the South American country and for U.S. involvement in the region. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 28, 2026 City Club event description: Gia Biagi was appointed secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation by Gov. JB Pritzker on Dec. 10, 2024. Biagi brings to the agency decades of experience in urban planning, transportation, public policy, infrastructure and operations.  Biagi's career spans both private practice and public service and has established […]

U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Adviser Marco Rubio is expected to publicly testify Wednesday about what exactly the U.S. has planned for Venezuela. But the next potential target of the Trump administration's imperialist adventuring might be even closer to home. Ending Cuba's communist regime — which has controlled the island since 1959 — is the dream of thousands of Cuban-Americans. And now, thanks in part to Rubio, it's a serious goal of the White House. So, to talk more about South Florida's influence on American politics at home and abroad, we spoke with Patricia Mazzei. She is the Miami bureau chief for The New York Times. And in headlines, U.S. population growth slowed significantly between the summers of 2024 and 2025, Democratic efforts to redistrict in Virginia are stunted by a state court, and TikTok agrees to settle a landmark social media addiction lawsuit just before trial. Show Notes: Check out Patricia's piece – https://tinyurl.com/2cxz46rbCall Congress – 202-224-3121Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) weighs in on DHS funding as Democrats threaten a partial government shutdown and Secretary Kristi Noem faces calls to resign. The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite President Trump's continued criticism of Chair Jerome Powell. Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before Congress on the administration's actions in Venezuela and the buildup of forces in Middle East. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio goes scorched earth on Dems at a hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about Venezuela.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio took some time off from his several jobs to attend a hearing on the Venezuela operation that happened at the beginning of the month, and Tammy Duckworth wasn't ready for Marco as he destroys her and Tim Kaine when they try to press him.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

In our news wrap Wednesday, Homeland Security officials say the two federal agents who fired shots in the death of Alex Pretti have been on administrative leave since Saturday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration's military operation to seize then-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the Federal Reserve hit the brakes on interest rates after three cuts last year. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

We start with the Federal Reserve's latest decision on interest rates, as it fights to maintain its independence. We have updates on Alex Pretti's fatal shooting investigation and the attack against a Minnesota lawmaker. The FBI is investigating voter fraud claims in a crucial swing state. We have key takeaways from Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Senate hearing. Plus, we'll tell you what President Donald Trump is calling the centerpiece of his affordability agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the right, teachers' unions are often treated as the bogeyman, and no one today is more synonymous with teachers' unions than Randi Weingarten. Indeed, in 2022 former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called Weingarten “the most dangerous person in the world.” But who is Randi Weingarten? What does she do on a day-to-day basis? […]

Rep. Seth Moulton talks with Jen Psaki about why so many Democrats (and even some Republicans) want Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to resign or be impeached after agencies under her purview have not only terrorized whole communities but left two Americans dead.Senator Alex Padilla, who visited California's largest immigration prison and was shocked at what he heard from detainees, talks with Jen Psaki about how the abuses of ICE don't stop with the terrorizing tactics used to hunt and detail immigrants in the U.S., but extend to what Donald Trump is doing with the tens of thousands of people he is holding at facilities across the country.Jeh Johnson, former secretary of Homeland Security, talks with Jen Psaki about how irregular it is that the DHS would investigate itself for the deadly shootings of protesters in Minneapolis, and how the pre-judging by Kristi Noem and other DHS officials make an impartial investigation extremely unlikely. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump issues a warning to Iran: Make a nuclear deal or face more firepower from the United States ... Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies on Capitol Hill on Venezuela ... Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is assaulted at a town Hall in Minneapolis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Minneapolis deals with ICE agents on its streets, and two shooting deaths at the hands of those agents – Pam Bondi is demanding Minnesota's state government hand over its voter rolls. The Secretary of State tells us he has no plans to respond to what he calls -- ransom.A rescue organization in the Mediterranean says almost 400 migrants are feared dead -- after they tried to make the perilous crossing into Europe during last week's cyclone. Millions of dollars worth of research equipment is destroyed when pipes burst at an aging Montreal hospital. A researcher there says repairs are long overdue, and it's hard to imagine feeling safe walking back into that building.Families were at a hotel in Canmore, Alberta for a hockey tournament -- but a suspected chlorine leak meant kids wound up at the hospital, instead of the rink. We remember legendary drummer Sly Dunbar -- a revered reggae artist and prolific collaborator. When a San Francisco writer realized a new Taco Bell location was exactly five kilometres away from an existing Taco Bell location, he made an unwise decision: to run the five kilometres from one to the other while eating Crunchwraps Supreme. As It Happens, the Tuesday Edition. Radio that considers this a worst-quesadilla scenario.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly preparing to warn Venezuela's new leadership about future U.S. military action—and that's just the opening act. In this sprawling and intense episode, the hosts break down how decades-old sanctions handed China cheap Venezuelan oil

Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged, ending a streak of three consecutive quarter percentage point cuts; Senate Democrats present their demands for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to get their votes to pass a Homeland Security spending bill and avoid a partial government shutdown. Those demands include: ending roving patrols, tightening the rules for warrants, barring federal offices from wearing masks and requiring them to wear body cameras. We will talk about it with The Hill's Alex Bolton (19); Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells the Senate Foreign Relations Committee there has been 'good and decent progress' in Venezuela since the U.S. military removed President Nicolas Maduro; Veterans Affairs Secretary testifies before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee on improving the VA health care system; musician & entertainer Kid Rock testifies before a Senate Commerce Subcommittee about what he sees as unfair business practices in the selling and reselling of tickets to concerts & sporting events; today is the 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is testifying in the Senate about President Donald Trump's Venezuela policy on Wednesday. It will be the first time Rubio has publicly faced lawmakers' questions over the January 3 operation to seize former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.Amazon confirmed 16,000 corporate job cuts on Wednesday, completing a plan for around 30,000 since October, while leaving open the possibility of further reductions. Amazon said on Tuesday it was closing its remaining bricks-and-mortar Fresh grocery stores and Go markets, despite years of effort, and said it was dropping its Amazon One biometric payment system, which scans the palm of a customer's hand.

Donald Trump proudly boasted last week that he had agreed to a "framework for a future deal" with regard to Greenland, and now he's already trying to change the terms. This is likely due to the fact that most people in the US pointed out that he got nothing from his supposed deal, so now he's demanding that US military bases in Greenland be considered American territory - and Denmark and Greenland aren't happy with his demands. A documentary about the life of Melania Trump is set to release this coming Friday, and it has somehow already managed to be a box office bomb BEFORE even being released. Users on social media are pointing out that tickets at their local theaters are all still available, meaning that no one seems willing to fork over money to watch the story of a wealthy, privileged, and callous woman as they struggle to afford basic necessities. The film creators REALLY failed to read the room on this one.Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed to New York Magazine who he avoids looking like a weak and pathetic coward when he's around Donald Trump. The solution to his problem is actually so much worse, because Rubio admitted that he wraps himself completely in a blanket and hides from Trump aboard Air Force One. Again, he does this so Trump doesn't think that he's weak, but there's nothing weaker than hiding from an elderly dementia patient. A judge in Minnesota has ordered the Trump administration to submit a clear and honest explanation to the court about why federal agents are crawling all over the state. Pam Bondi made it sound like the ICE invasion is because Minnesota is not giving in to her demands for the state's voting rolls, while others in the administration have suggested that it is because of the ongoing fraud investigation, and still others maintain that it is about roving gangs of Somali immigrants. The truth now has to come out, thanks to the judge's order. During his interview with New York Magazine that was published this week, Donald Trump blasted his own doctors for causing the public to discuss his failing health. Trump claimed that the only reason he had an MRI was because he was "right next to the machine" anyway, and his doctors thought that it might be fun to just do it. He and Karoline Leavitt then appeared to force one of his doctors to lie and say that he is healthier than Barack Obama ever was, and that statement alone should cost the doctor his medical license. Text and and let us know your thoughts on today's stories!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on all of Farron's content: https://www.youtube.com/FarronBalancedFollow Farron on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarronBalanced Twitter: https://twitter.com/farronbalanced Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farronbalanced TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farronbalanced?lang=en

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss last night's attack on Rep. Omar (D-MN) at a town hall, President Donald Trump's reaction, and possible personnel changes at the White House due to recent events in Minneapolis. Next, they discuss Secretary of State Marco Rubio's appearance before the U.S. Senate today and the future of U.S. relations with Iran, Cuba and Venezuela. Then, they talk about today's event at the White House to promote “Trump Bonds.” Plus, what layoffs at Amazon and UPS say about the state of the economy and the NFL Hall of Fame votes not to induct longtime Patriots coach Bill Belichick on his first year of eligibility. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joyce talks about:Secretary of Defense Marco Rubio being an example of how to handle the left in this economy and being the only one qualified to run the country following Donald Trump. Hearing Conspiracy theories are thriving and the Townhall meeting where Ilhan Omar was attacked. Was it staged? Kanye West apologizes for his antisemitic words and acts.Trump Accounts and Bank of American and JP Morgan Chase vowing to match President Trump's contribution for employees. Activist Shirley Raines of Beauty to the Streets, passes away.Limiting Birthright Citizenship.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He's at the top of the rotation, and that's why he has so many titles. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also batting cleanup in Congress today taking fairly moronic questions and doing what Marco does best: Answering honestly.

It's a fun day to be Marco Rubio in Congress, as the Secretary of State battles some dumb-dumbs. Jim Carafano is here to discuss, and we open up a can of FBI in Fulton County Georgia News. Also, we don wigs, which you will not see on the podcast.

The January 28 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most detailed and urgent updates yet on the unfolding Potter Valley water crisis, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with longtime local veterinarian Rich Brazil to explain what's truly at stake if the Potter Valley Project dams are removed. The message was clear: this isn't just a Northern California issue — it's a warning for every rural community in the state. Brazil, who has lived and worked in Potter Valley for 38 years, explained that the region's farms, ranches, homes, and businesses exist because of a century-old water diversion system connecting the Eel River to the Russian River watershed. That small diversion — roughly 30,000 acre-feet — represents less than one-half of one percent of the Eel River's annual flow, yet supports agriculture, domestic water supplies, fire protection, and entire rural economies downstream. Environmental groups are pushing to remove Scott Dam and Cape Horn Dam, arguing that free-flowing rivers will restore fish populations. Brazil countered that argument with hard data. Over the past 20 years, diversion flows have already been cut by 60 to 80 percent, yet salmon numbers have continued to decline. “That tells you the problem isn't the water diversion,” Brazil said. “It's habitat issues, predators, and offshore impacts.” One of the most alarming consequences Brazil outlined is what would happen if the dams were removed outright. Behind the dams sit an estimated 20 to 40 million cubic yards of sediment. If released, that material could bury the river system in silt, destroying spawning habitat and harming the very fish the removals are meant to protect. Meanwhile, communities would lose reliable water overnight. Domestic wells would dry up, farmland would be abandoned, and property values would collapse. Brazil emphasized that local leaders have repeatedly proposed compromise solutions — including fish ladders and infrastructure upgrades — that would allow fish recovery while preserving water reliability for people. Those options, he said, were rejected outright. “This isn't about sharing,” he warned. “This is about taking everything.” The conversation also touched on the broader political landscape. Brazil believes the Potter Valley dams have become symbolic targets in California's aggressive environmental agenda, and that rural communities are being treated as expendable. However, he expressed cautious optimism thanks to recent engagement from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and NRCS Chief Aubrey J. D. Bettencourt, calling their involvement a turning point after years of being ignored at the state level. Papagni and McGill stressed that the Potter Valley fight mirrors other California battles — from wolves to water storage — where policy decisions are made far from the people who live with the consequences. As Brazil put it, “If this can happen here, it can happen anywhere.” The episode closed with a call for awareness, engagement, and persistence. “Sunlight matters,” Brazil said. “When people understand what's really happening, common sense still has a chance.”

On the right, teachers' unions are often treated as the bogeyman, and no one today is more synonymous with teachers' unions than Randi Weingarten. Indeed, in 2022 former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called Weingarten “the most dangerous person in the world.”But who is Randi Weingarten? What does she do on a day-to-day basis? How much power does she actually have? What are her views on topics such as pensions, curriculum, and teacher autonomy? And is she actually the most dangerous person in the world?On this episode of The Report Card, Randi Weingarten joins Nat Malkus for a wide-ranging conversation on many of the biggest topics in American education.Randi Weingarten is the president of the American Federation of Teachers and the author of Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy.

preview for later. Guest: Mary Kissel, former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State Summary: Kissel critiques Prime Minister Starmer's plan to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, arguing the nation is heavily influenced by China. She highlights President Trump's opposition to the deal, emphasizing that the U.S. requires the Diego Garcia military base to project power across the Indian Ocean and Asia-Pacific.1901 OLD HOUSE

Dire warnings are being issued about the pressing need to protect the endangered Syrian Kurdish population under attack by government forces in the war-torn country. Both Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have taken to social media encouraging renewed support of the Kurds after hints have been made our relationship with them has ended. The U.S.-allied Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) played a large role in dismantling the ISIS terror group's caliphate that spread from Syria to Iraq. FOX's Eben Brown speaks Qanta Ahmed, world-travelled human rights investigator and Senior Fellow with The Independent Women's Forum, who says the United States needs to immediately begin active support of the Syrian Kurds, a longtime ally. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Secretary Doug Burgum, 55th Secretary of the Interior, Chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council, and former Governor of North Dakota, joined the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the importance of the United States having control over Greenland for it's great geopolitical impact. Burgum also discussed Trump's energy policy and why he continues to leave Europe in the dust, as well as the continued tensions stateside in Minnesota. Burgum also discussed the celebration of America's 250th birthday, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top Stories for January 27th Publish Date: January 27th PRE-ROLL: GCPS From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, January 27th and Happy Birthday to Bobby Blue Band I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. Gwinnett County Police to host local hiring event Winter storm knocks out power to thousands of Gwinnett homes Parkview grad Quincy Bryant turns NIL experience into financial lifeline for college athletes All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: KIA Mall Of Ga - Sugar Hill Ice Skating Rink Final STORY 1: Gwinnett County Police to host local hiring event Thinking about joining the Gwinnett County Police Department? Here’s your chance—they’re hosting a hiring event on Feb. 6 (3–8 p.m.) and Feb. 7 (8 a.m.–3 p.m.). First things first: submit an application before the event. Once you do, an investigator will call to schedule your appointment. No appointment? You can still show up, but expect a longer wait. And no, you don’t need to attend both days. The process isn’t quick—it can take hours—so plan ahead. Phase I includes orientation, a physical agility test, an interview, a psych exam, and a background check. If you qualify, you might walk away with a conditional job offer. What’s in it for you? A starting salary between $55,923 and $86,090, a 10% hiring bonus, annual raises, and education incentives (up to 6% for a degree). Night Watch officers even get a 5% shift differential. Requirements? Be 21 by academy graduation, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and be eligible for P.O.S.T. certification. Ready to apply? Visit GwinnettPoliceJobs.com. STORY 2: Winter storm knocks out power to thousands of Gwinnett homes Winter Storm Fern wreaked havoc in Gwinnett County, leaving more than 10,000 residents without power as of Sunday afternoon. Georgia Power reported that, by 5:30 p.m., 9,741 of its customers in the county were in the dark. Peachtree Corners was hit hardest, with 3,120 outages, followed by Berkley Lake and Duluth (1,729), southwest Lawrenceville (1,797), and another 905 near State Route 316. Walton EMC wasn’t spared either—1,771 customers were without power by 5 p.m. The biggest cluster? Along Five Forks Trickum Road, where 767 homes were affected. Jackson EMC also reported 1,067 outages, with 892 concentrated in Lawrenceville. STORY 3: Parkview grad Quincy Bryant turns NIL experience into financial lifeline for college athletes College athletes are making serious money these days, thanks to NIL deals and revenue sharing. But here’s the thing—most of them don’t know what to do with it. Some have advisors, sure, but plenty don’t. Quincy Bryant, a former Parkview football star and Wake Forest standout, saw it all firsthand. Unlike many, he had a plan. While still in college, he invested his NIL earnings, bought a house, and rented it to teammates. Word spread, and soon, everyone was asking him for financial advice. That’s how Final Whistle Wealth was born. Alongside his former teammate Trent Nicholson, Bryant launched the company to help athletes manage their money and plan for life after sports. They started small—one-on-one sessions, then classes—and eventually built a full program with support from Wake Forest’s Startup Lab. Now, they’re developing an app to make budgeting and financial planning easier for athletes. For more, check out www.finalwhistlewealth.com. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles Markets 7 STORY 4: Gwinnett County to host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Feb. 7 Got old bug spray, paint cans, or that half-empty bottle of weed killer sitting in your garage? You’re not alone. The EPA calls this stuff “household hazardous waste”—basically, anything that can catch fire, explode, corrode, or poison. And no, you can’t just toss it in the trash or pour it down the drain (seriously, don’t). Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division warns that doing so can pollute groundwater, lakes, and streams. That’s where Gwinnett County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day comes in. Since 2018, this biannual event has made it easier for residents to safely ditch their hazardous junk. The first event of 2026 is happening Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville. Accepted items include spray pesticides, auto fluids, batteries, paint, propane cylinders, and even cooking oil. Not accepted? Ammunition, fireworks, electronics, or biohazard waste. Residents can bring up to five containers of waste for free. For details, visit www.GwinnettCB.org or call 770-822-5187. STORY 5: Gwinnett Grads Julian Ashby, Jared Ivey headed to Super Bowl LX Gwinnett County’s got a guaranteed Super Bowl champ this year, no matter what happens on February 8. Why? Two hometown rookies—Parkview’s Julian Ashby and North Gwinnett’s Jared Ivey—are heading to the big game. Ashby’s Patriots edged out the Broncos 10-7 in a snowy AFC Championship, while Ivey’s Seahawks outlasted the Rams 31-27 for the NFC title. Ashby, a 23-year-old long snapper, was flawless in the storm. Drafted in the seventh round by New England, he’s the first long snapper picked since 2021. Before that? Four solid years at Furman and a standout season at Vanderbilt. Ivey, meanwhile, fought his way onto Seattle’s roster as an undrafted free agent. The 6-foot-6 linebacker didn’t play in the NFC Championship but made his mark at Ole Miss with 125 tackles and 16 sacks after transferring from Georgia Tech. No matter who wins, Gwinnett’s streak of Super Bowl champs—now four years running—stays alive. We’ll be right back. Break 3: EAGLE THEATRE Gentleman’s Guide STORY 6: Dr. William Foege, leader in smallpox eradication, dies Dr. William Foege, the towering figure—literally and figuratively—behind the eradication of smallpox, has passed away at 89. He died Saturday in Atlanta, according to the Task Force for Global Health, which he co-founded. At 6-foot-7, Foege was hard to miss, but it was his brilliance and calm determination that truly set him apart. A former CDC director in the late ’70s and early ’80s, he spent his life battling infectious diseases and reshaping global health. His crowning achievement? Smallpox. In the 1960s, while working as a medical missionary in Nigeria, Foege pioneered the “ring containment” strategy—vaccinating only those in contact with infected individuals. It was a bold, resourceful move born out of necessity (there wasn’t enough vaccine to go around). And it worked. By 1980, the World Health Organization declared smallpox eradicated, saving hundreds of millions of lives. STORY 7: State House to operate minus one member after suspension from office The Georgia General Assembly is down yet another lawmaker this session—this time, it’s State Rep. Sharon Henderson, who’s been suspended after a federal indictment. Governor Brian Kemp signed the suspension Thursday, following a committee’s decision that Henderson’s charges “adversely affect” her ability to serve. She’s accused of two counts of theft of government funds and 10 counts of making false statements tied to federal unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Her case? It’s not moving fast—pretrial’s set for Feb. 19. Meanwhile, former Rep. Karen Bennett, resolved similar charges quickly, pleading guilty to fraudulently claiming $13,940 in pandemic relief. Kemp, required by the state constitution, appointed a review committee for Henderson’s case, including Attorney General Chris Carr, Rep. Jan Jones, and Sen. Harold Jones II. Their findings led to her suspension. With several legislative seats still vacant, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is scheduling special elections, including one for Bennett’s seat on March 10. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: GCPL PASSPORT Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. 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