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Best podcasts about attorney general matthew whitaker

Latest podcast episodes about attorney general matthew whitaker

The Chris Stigall Show
The State of Our Union Is...?

The Chris Stigall Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 74:28


Stigall has some choice answers to that question and he brings in some friends to help answer it, too. RedState.com's Bonchie unpacks the MSNBC snickering at immigration concerns amongst voters and how Biden has to thread some kind of needle from hell to talk to his base tonight which should be worth the price of admission. Plus, have you noticed Democrat mayors are starting to talk and even act tough on crime? There's always a reason, and former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker reacts as well as explains the bombshell discovery yesterday in the trial of Fani Willis who's attempting to prosecute Trump. -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.

The Mark Driscoll Podcast
How to Lead When the World Is on Fire (Ft. Former Attorney General Matthew Whitaker)

The Mark Driscoll Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 37:38


How do you lead under pressure? Join us for a conversation with the former Attorney General, Matthew Whitaker, on life, leadership and how to stand firm in a chaotic world.

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Mark Driscoll Audio
How to Lead When the World Is on Fire (Ft. Former Attorney General Matthew Whitaker)

Mark Driscoll Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 37:38


How do you lead under pressure? Join us for a conversation with the former Attorney General, Matthew Whitaker, on life, leadership and how to stand firm in a chaotic world.

The Chris Stigall Show
Fox News Tells Stigall to Pipe Down

The Chris Stigall Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 67:04


After the kerfuffle Stigall caused last week in calling attention to Fox News' legal threats to all other media in covering their coming RNC debate, "the suits" gave him a call Friday to have a talk. He gives the details. A viral artist named Oliver Anthony has exploded with the American people over his song "Rich Men of Richmond." Meanwhile, a viral crazy lady on a plane finally apologizes for her bizarre behavior caught on video that Stigall says has caused many to believe was something else entirely. This leads to a bigger discussion of everything from the Maui fires to the Canadian fires, and much of the rest of the news we see and don't see today. Plus former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker responds to the Friday news of the naming of a special council in the Hunter Biden case. - For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/ Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Charlie Kirk Show
Mass Vaccination, At All Costs with Dr. Peter McCullough and Matthew Whitaker

The Charlie Kirk Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 33:52


Why did the Lancet scuttle a new report analyzing deaths after Covid vaccination? And why is so little attention given to the extremely healthy outcomes of Amish children, who have far lower rates of cancer, autism, and other medical problems? Dr. Peter McCullough says it's a matter of protecting "mass vaccination at all costs." He joins Charlie to discuss how recent events, and the Covid shot backlash, are helping to turn the tide of public sentiment. Plus, former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker lays out how unusual Hunter Biden's sweetheart deal from DOJ was, and then explores the follow-up question: Did Merrick Garland lie to Congress, and if so, how can he be held accountable?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bishop On Air
Regan Deering discusses her campaign for Congress with special guest Matt Whitaker

Bishop On Air

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 9:58


Bishop On Air talks with Regan Deering for Congress and special guest former acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker.

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Timcast IRL
Timcast IRL #580 - Trump Calls For DEATH PENALTY For Drug Dealers w/Matthew Whitaker

Timcast IRL

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 129:53


Tim, Ian, Mary of Pop Culture Crisis, and Lydia are joined by former Attorney General Matthew Whitaker to discuss Donald Trump's recent comments about drug dealers, DOJ investigating Trump's actions on January 6th, Matthew Whitaker's time as Attorney General, Matt's take on the recent assassination attempt on gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin, and the outrageous lies being spread by The View regarding TPUSA's convention and the suspicious group of supposed Nazis that gathered outside their building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chris Stigall Show
Do You Want the Fake Headlines Or The Actual News?

The Chris Stigall Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 62:29


Stigall unpacks what media and the White House hope you'll focus on today versus what is actually happening to you and your friends, family, and neighbors right now.  Biden heads to Iowa to pitch ethanol to lower fuel costs, but Stigall has a big question about that while DeSantis continues to be explainer-in-chief.  Former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker joins Stigall to share his thoughts on where the DOJ is taking the Hunter Biden laptop case, what he makes of all the FBI entrapment and framing they've been caught engaging in with political enemies, and his deep concerns over the confirmation of new SCOTUS Jusitice  Brown-Jackson. Steve Moore our chief economist goes over the dismal economic news and whether or not he believes we're headed toward an inevitable recession.

Liberty & Justice with Matt Whitaker
Liberty & Justice with Matt Whitaker Episode 5 with Special Guest General Keith Kellogg

Liberty & Justice with Matt Whitaker

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 21:37


In this episode, former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker talks with General Keith Kellogg. They discuss the current military situation in the Ukraine-Russia war and discuss the United States options regarding the war.General (Ret) Keith Kellogg is Co-Chairman Center for American Security at America First Policy Institute (@A1Policy).  He is the Former National Security advisor to Vice President Pence & President Trump. General Kellogg is Author of War by Other Means and is a FOX News Contributor.Matthew G. Whitaker was acting Attorney General of the United States (2018-2019).  Prior to becoming acting Attorney General, Mr. Whitaker served as Chief of Staff to the Attorney General. He was appointed as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa by President George W. Bush, serving from 2004-2009. Whitaker was the managing partner of Des Moines based law firm, Whitaker Hagenow & Gustoff LLP from 2009 until rejoining DOJ in 2017. He was also the Executive Director for FACT, The Foundation for Accountability & Civic Trust, an ethics and accountability watchdog, between 2014 and 2017.   Mr. Whitaker is Author of the book--Above the Law, The Inside Story of How the Justice Department Tried to Subvert President Trump.

Liberty & Justice with Matt Whitaker
The Federalization of Voting plus Special Guest General Keith Kellogg

Liberty & Justice with Matt Whitaker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 18:07


This is the original episode of Liberty & Justice--episode 0.   In this episode, former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker walks through the problems with the new voting act being considered in Congress and interviews General Keith Kellogg. They discuss General Kellogg's new book War by Other Means: A General in the Trump White House.  Get it here!Matthew G. Whitaker was acting Attorney General of the United States (2018-2019).  Prior to becoming acting Attorney General, Mr. Whitaker served as Chief of Staff to the Attorney General. He was appointed as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa by President George W. Bush, serving from 2004-2009. Whitaker was the managing partner of Des Moines-based law firm, Whitaker Hagenow & Gustoff LLP from 2009 until rejoining DOJ in 2017. He was also the Executive Director for FACT, The Foundation for Accountability & Civic Trust, an ethics and accountability watchdog, between 2014 and 2017.   Mr. Whitaker is the Author of the book--Above the Law, The Inside Story of How the Justice Department Tried to Subvert President Trump.​Mr. Whitaker graduated with a Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor, and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa.  While at Iowa, Mr. Whitaker was a three-year letterman on the football team where he received the prestigious Big Ten Medal of Honor.​Mr. Whitaker is now a Co-Chair of the Center for Law and Justice at America First Policy Institute, a Senior Fellow at the American Conservative Union Foundation and Of Counsel with the Graves Garrett law firm.  Whitaker appears regularly to discuss legal and political issues on Fox News, Newsmax and other news outlets.  He splits his time between Iowa, Florida and Washington, D.C.Keith Kellogg is Co-Chairman Center for American Security @A1Policy Former NatSec to VP Pence & Pres. Trump. Author of War by Other Means. FOX News Contributor.

The Scott Sands Show
Former Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker discusses Operation Legend

The Scott Sands Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 12:12


Former Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker discusses Operation Legend

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AMFM247 Broadcasting Network
Conservative Commandos - 6/4/20

AMFM247 Broadcasting Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 120:22


Attorney General Matthew Whitaker is a former Acting Attorney General of the United States, chief of staff to the Attorney General of the United States, and U.S. Attorney. He earned his B.A., M.B.A., and law degree at the University of Iowa and was the Hawkeye’s starting tight end in the 2011 Rose Bowl. Now back in private life, Whitaker is a frequent guest on Fox News. Matthew has a new book out...Above the Law: The Inside Story of How the Justice Department Tried to Subvert President Trump. TOPIC: Trump to Designate Antifa a Terrorist Group!! Dr. Gerard Lameiro is an author, philosopher, economist, and engineer. He is the author of five books and is a popular TV and Talk Radio show guest. Dr. Lameiro was a member of the 1980 Presidential Electoral College and personally cast one electoral vote for Ronald Reagan for President of the United States of America. Dr. Lameiro accurately predicted a Trump victory long before most pollsters and pundits gave Trump even a small chance of winning the presidential election. Dr. Lameiro correctly predicted every State that candidate Trump actually carried in the 2016 election. TOPIC: Political Trends and Predictions!! Mark Walters is a national board member of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and a broadcast media spokesman for the Second Amendment Foundation. Recipient of the 2015 Gun Rights Defender of the Year Award, Mark Walters is a weekly national columnist for Ammoland, and author of three books Mark is the host of two nationally syndicated talk radio programs, Armed American Radio, and Armed American Radio’s Daily Defense heard on hundreds of radio stations across the country and seen on the AUN-TV Network! TOPIC:BIDEN TEAM IS FUELING GUN SALES, CALLING FOR RELEASING RIOTERS WITHOUT BAIL!

This Is America with Rich Valdes Podcast
Whitaker, Worship, We The People

This Is America with Rich Valdes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 23:27


Today, Rich digs into why not re-opening churches is an attack on our ability to govern ourselves. Then, former Attorney General Matthew Whitaker joins the show to discuss his brand new book "Above The Law: The Inside Story of How the Justice Department

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This Is America with Rich Valdes Podcast
Whitaker, Worship, We The People

This Is America with Rich Valdes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 24:26


Today, Rich digs into why not re-opening churches is an attack on our ability to govern ourselves. Then, former Attorney General Matthew Whitaker joins the show to discuss his brand new book "Above The Law: The Inside Story of How the Justice Department Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Is America with Rich Valdes Podcast
Whitaker, Worship, We The People

This Is America with Rich Valdes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 23:27


Today, Rich digs into why not re-opening churches is an attack on our ability to govern ourselves. Then, former Attorney General Matthew Whitaker joins the show to discuss his brand new book "Above The Law: The Inside Story of How the Justice Department Tried to Subvert President Trump." Plus, Radio Host Brandon Brice weighs in on why Black Americans are in an uproar over Joe Biden's "you ain't black!" statement to a Black radio host. Comment and follow on Twitter and Facebook or visit us at RichValdes.com. Portions of today’s program are brought to you by PolitiWeek.com.

The Derek Hunter Podcast
Matt Whitaker Slams 'Above The Law' Comey And The Deep State Gang

The Derek Hunter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 55:57


On the Friday interview edition of the Daily Daily Caller Podcast we talk with former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker about his new book, "Above the Law: The Inside Story of How the Justice Department Tried to Subvert President Trump." We cover what he saw of the deep state first hand as Attorney General Jeff Sessions' chief of staff, then for three months as acting AG during the Mueller investigation. What does he think of Comey and the gang and how they plotted and executed an attempt to ruin lives and hobble the first term of President Donald Trump? Was the Mueller investigation really led by Mueller or was it Andrew Weissman? Can the deep state be overcome? And will any of the people who orchestrated this hoax ever face justice?

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Examining Politics Podcast
Former Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker

Examining Politics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 10:42


Listen as Larry spoke with Former Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker live at CPAC about the Senate stalling to confirm President Trump's nominations, FISA reform and more. 

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The Charlie Kirk Show
Former Acting Attorney General, Matthew Whitaker | Twitter Philanthropy Founder, Bill Pulte

The Charlie Kirk Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 45:00


Charlie sits down with Former Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker to unpack the origins of the FBI’s FISA Court abuse scandal that led to the illicit surveillance of the Trump campaign and presidency before talking with businessman extraordinaire and Twitter Philanthropy Founder Bill Pulte. Thank you to today's sponsors: Bet Online = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "PODCASTONE" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Express VPN = Protect your online activity TODAY and find out how you can get 3 months free at EXPRESSVPN.com/CHARLIE.

Rory Sauter
The Rory Sauter Show - Episode 134

Rory Sauter

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019


Today's show : Doctor, Award-Winning speaker, Veteran, Technology Expert, Best Selling Author & Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction 2018 Candidate & Commissioner Of Parks & Recreation For Maricopa County, Dr. Robert Branch calls in, Popular Talk Show Host, Entrepreneur, Political Activist & Freedom Fighter, Will Johnson calls in, Isis Escapee, Radical Islam Expert, Activist, & Best Selling Author, I.Q. al Rassooli calls in, Economist, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Writer for Townhall .com, NewsMax, Lifezette & a professor of finance at Stockton University in New Jersey, Dr. Michael Busler calls in, Lobbyist, Activist & Political Strategist, Josh Hlavaty calls in, The war on free speech & censoring, White people are not the problem in this country, Democrats know they have nothing on Trump, Adam Schiff hires Leftist lawyer Daniel Goldman for Russia hoax, Russia demands that US nuclear weapons in Europe ‘be eliminated', Reward for Osama bin Laden's Son, Illegal Alien Accused of Murdering Mollie Tibbetts Requests Hispanic Majority Jury Pool, Conservative Activist to Press Charges Against Suspect in UC Berkeley Assault, Former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker leaves Justice Department, Eric Holder announces that he won't run in 2020, Hillary Clinton announces that she won't run for President again, Michael Bloomberg Announces He Won't Run for President in 2020, Jeffrey Epstein case, Facebook Is Launching a Cryptocurrency, Federal Election Commission Complaint: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Aide Hid $1M, Washington Post : Border Rush May Hit 100,000 Migrants in March, Bernie Sanders is lying to everyone about his healthcare plan, Nancy Pelosi & Democrat's Dream Act will be vetoed, 55 Migrants Transported to U.S. Hospitals Each Day, Say Feds & University dean resigns after school bans Chick-fil-A: 'I'm a very committed Christian'.

QAnon Anonymous
Episode 27: Time Travel

QAnon Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 55:49


A speleological journey into the heart of QAnon’s fringe tribe of Time Travel enthusiasts; a group that lives in one of the deepest parts of the cave, among the graffitied stalagmites. Then, our carnie raconteur Jake Rockatansky will put us in the shoes of John Titor, a time traveler kind enough to return from the distant year of 2036. Finally, Julian Feeld has brought Attorney General Matthew Whitaker to show-and-tell, alongside World Patent Marketing, the totally-above-board company that he represented before getting his current job. The Time Travel connection will become apparent, we promise. Premium Episodes here: http://patreon.com/qanonanonymous

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Tom Sullivan Show
Tom Sullivan Show February 8, hour 1

Tom Sullivan Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 36:51


The House Oversight Committee brought acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker in to testify. But what is the point of the entire hearing? Are they actually trying to do oversight or are they just trying to attack the Trump administration? Is the whole thing just a waste of taxpayers' time and money?

West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy
West Coast Cookbook and Speakeasy -- Tarrytown Chowder Tuesdays 05 Feb 19

West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 62:40


West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially special Daily Specials; Tarrytown Chowder Tuesdays!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump's withdrawal from the INF nuke treaty is already having real consequences.On the rest of the menu, GOP congressman Lee Zeldin randomly lashed out at Nancy Pelosi after a Jewish website accused him of supporting Nazis; Trump's plan to keep US troops in Iraq was news to the Iraqis; and, in a final act as he heads out the door, acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker is working hard to block child sex abuse victims from seeking asylum.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Trump's nominee to lead the Interior Department is under fire for his illegal actions as Acting Interior Secretary during the shutdown; and, the GOP is implementing a vile plot to sabotage low-income health care, even after voters approved it.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.” ― Ernest Hemingway "A Moveable Feast"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Show Notes & Links: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/2/5/1832310/-West-Coast-Cookbook-Speakeasy-Daily-Special-Tarrytown-Chowder-Tuesdays

The Hidden Zoo
Episode 36: Post-Election Bigfoot Analysis

The Hidden Zoo

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 79:08


It's time for a super-sized election follow-up! Blake and Dona re joined by friend of the show Jon to discuss four people with ties to Bigfoot and how they fared in the 2018. We also discuss some weird patents found during the search for acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker's "Masculine Toilet" at the US Patent Office. Are you a man whose junk is too big for a standard toilet? Well, on this episode of The Hidden Zoo, we present you with a multitude of patented solutions!

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy
West Coast Cookbook and Speakeasy -- River City Hash Mondays 19 Nov 18

West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 61:29


West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump lickspittle Lindsey Graham told both-sides toady Chuck Todd, that acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker is someone who impressed him, because of "his attitude, his professionalism," and his "very SOLID resume."On the rest of the menu, two white women yogurt shop workers were ‘scared' of a black man supervising a Washington State court-ordered mother-son custody visit, so the cops they called asked him to ‘move along;' nearly all of the supervisors in the Elkhart, Indiana, Police Department have been disciplined, including the chief who keeps promoting them; and Sebastian Gorka is hosting a new Sinclair propaganda special about the rise of socialism in America, while federal agents busted up a Florida Neo-Nazi white supremacist terror ring, arresting almost forty and confiscating over 100 firearms, scores of pipe bombs and a rocket launcher. Yes, a rocket launcher.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where taxi drivers refused rides to the Proud Boys after their far-right rally in Philadelphia over the weekend; and, Malta police have identified the masterminds behind the murder of anti-corruption journalist, Daphne Caruana Galizia 13 months ago.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia Child~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Show Notes & Links: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/11/19/1813870/-West-Coast-Cookbook-amp-Speakeasy-Daily-Special-River-City-Hash-Mondays

The Tom Woods Show
Ep. 1285 The Establishment Is Ignorant: Nullification Edition

The Tom Woods Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 33:06


Ever since it became known that acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has spoken favorably about the right of the states to nullify unconstitutional federal laws, we've been treated to a barrage of the usual third-grade arguments from people we are supposed to consider our intellectual superiors. We'll have some fun with those in this episode.

Freethought Radio
Escape From Pentecostalism

Freethought Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 48:27


We announce a new lawsuit challenging the creation of a Christian chaplaincy in Wisconsin's Department of Justice. After exposing the dangerous Christian nationalism of the acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker (appointed by Trump to replace Sessions), we talk with FFRF's new Editorial Assistant Bailey Nachreiner-Mackesey about the Trump administration's latest assault on women's healthcare. Then we interview former Pentecostal Jessica Wilbanks about her poignant new memoir, When I Spoke in Tongues: A Story of Faith and Its Loss.

The McCarthy Report
Episode 23: An AG Special

The McCarthy Report

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 41:02


Today on The McCarthy Report, Andy and Rich discuss the legalities surrounding acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, possible outcomes of the CNN lawsuit, and potential upcoming indictments in the Mueller probe.

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Lynn Cullen Live
Wed., November 14 Episode

Lynn Cullen Live

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 60:53


Lynn is starting off today's show discussing acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, and the numerous scams and strange claims he has been involved in over the years.

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Bloomberg Law
Recounts Continue in Florida Senate and Governor's Races

Bloomberg Law

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 15:33


Richard Briffault, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses the automatic recount in Florida's Senate and governor's races, which are drawing complaints from Republicans. President Trump, among others, has voiced concern that Democrats are trying to "steal" the elections from Republican candidates. Plus, Jeffrey Cramer, managing director at the Berkeley Research Group, discusses the future of the Mueller investigation under interim Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, who, according to Bloomberg sources, will not cut the budget for Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into election interference. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Bloomberg Law
Recounts Continue in Florida Senate and Governor's Races

Bloomberg Law

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 15:33


Richard Briffault, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses the automatic recount in Florida's Senate and governor's races, which are drawing complaints from Republicans. President Trump, among others, has voiced concern that Democrats are trying to "steal" the elections from Republican candidates. Plus, Jeffrey Cramer, managing director at the Berkeley Research Group, discusses the future of the Mueller investigation under interim Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, who, according to Bloomberg sources, will not cut the budget for Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into election interference. They speak with Bloomberg's June Grasso.

I Doubt It with Dollemore
#464 – “Holiday Disagreement, 'Geographic Solutions' in Catholic Church, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, and Lindsey Graham Owns Lindsey Graham.”

I Doubt It with Dollemore

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 67:57


Jesse and Brittany discuss the upcoming holidays and the stress of political conversations with family members who may disagree with us on politics, Pew Research Center's latest report on Americans' feelings about discussing politics with those who do not agree with them politically, a new report from NPR on abuse in Catholic Churches in Los... The post #464 – “Holiday Disagreement, ‘Geographic Solutions' in Catholic Church, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, and Lindsey Graham Owns Lindsey Graham.” appeared first on I Doubt It Podcast.

Polilogue
Episode 74: Midterm Election Debrief

Polilogue

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 80:16


Congressman Adam Schiff said the Democratic Party needs to “ruthlessly prioritize” investigations to achieve their legislative priorities on the latest episode of Meet the Press.Well the same could be said for the Sunday political shows.In a news-dense week, the shows had to decide from the following big stories: a historic midterm election, where Democrats won control of the House; a Florida recount; an uncalled Senate race in Arizona; lawsuits in Georgia for the gubernatorial seat; the forced-resignation of Jeff Sessions; backlash over the interim Attorney General; another mass shooting that left 12 dead in Thousand Oaks, CA; three deadly and brutal California wildfires; Trump attacks on black female journalists; and Europe distancing themselves from Trump—again. The shows couldn’t talk about everything— and neither could we. But each of these stories are hugely important and we implore our listeners to make room for dialogue that goes beyond the biggest headlines. Today’s episode has three segments: 1.) the Democrats’ incoming strategy; 2.) Republican fight for Arizona, Florida, and Georgia; and 3.) the new interim Attorney General Matthew Whitaker. As always, you can jump to a section of the show by using our available chapters:IntroductionHighlight/LowlightDemocrats control the HouseRepublicans call foul(s)! Goodbye Jeff Sessions Show rankings ClosingA couple of other links mentioned in today’s episode:Richard Linklater’s ad against Ted CruzWorld War I footage redone by Peter JacksonEmail us at podcast@polilogue.com or you can send us your feedback @PolilogueCast. You can also follow us at @sotonaomi_ and @bsteidle.Want to stalk us some more? Check out some of our other work: Brendan’s website: www.armisticedesigns.com Naomi's website: www.startwithaquestion.org

The Critical Hour
Activists Hold Nationwide Protests In Response to Sessions' Forced Resignation

The Critical Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 54:10


"Nobody Is Above The Law." The coalition of progressive activists led by the group MoveOn called for a nationwide protest today at 5 p.m. in response to the president firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Anna Galland, executive director of MoveOn Civic Action, gave the following statement: “By firing Jeff Sessions and putting in place a loyalist like Matthew Whitaker, Donald Trump is trying to take over a Special Counsel investigation that has already led to multiple guilty pleas and convictions. Trump's attempt to be his own judge and jury is inconsistent with the rule of law and democracy ... Whitaker has made clear that he can't be an impartial overseer of this critical investigation ... Congress must immediately move to protect the independence of Special Counsel Mueller and put in protections that prevent Trump from firing him or undercutting his investigation or having his new acting attorney general or eventual replacement obstruct Mueller's work. The people will not stand for this: Within hours, we will take to the streets in ‘#ProtectMueller' rapid-response protests around the country." For much of the past two months prior to Wednesday, Mueller's probe into Russian electoral interference and possible ties between Trump's campaign and Moscow went quiet, as had been expected. Department of Justice guidelines recommend not taking any law enforcement actions within 60 days of an election to avoid influencing voters or even giving the appearance of swaying them. As we come out of the midterm elections, most Americans focused on domestic policy, while the rest of the world observed and observes through a different lens. In a recent article by Vijay Prashad, he states, "It is evident from the atmosphere in the United Nations that the countries of the world—even close U.S. allies—fear US policy on a number of issues." Let's look at this in the context of today's announcement by acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen of an Interim Final Rule declaring that "those aliens who contravene a presidential suspension or limitation on entry into the United States through the southern border with Mexico will be rendered ineligible for asylum." Meaning, immigrants who illegally cross the border will be stripped of their eligibility to receive asylum in the US. What does this all mean when it comes to China, Cuba, Russia and Mexico? Itchy fingers in the Trump administration are eager to start a shooting war somewhere in South America—either Cuba, Nicaragua or Venezuela. The appetite for this is not there in the United Nations, nor is it shared in Latin America. But that has never stopped the United States. Disregard for world opinion as well as the opinion of the US citizenry defines the US government. Thirty-six million people around the world, half a million of them in New York City, protested on February 15, 2003, to prevent the US war on Iraq. George W. Bush did not pay attention to them. Nor will Trump. With the midterm elections over in the US, there are still several races that have yet to be called. Is the so-called "Blue Wave" actually more of a lava flow, a subtler realignment of the American political landscape? Georgia Republican Brian Kemp announced today that he will resign as secretary of state, effective at 11:59 a.m. ET, to begin his transition to the state's top office, despite the gubernatorial race still being undecided. The race could still go to a run-off if Kemp's share of the vote drops below 50 percent. He is currently at 50.3%, with a lead of nearly 63,000 votes. He has engaged in various types of voter suppression, and this issue is still not getting enough attention within the Democratic Party, let alone in mainstream American media. As we look at the race Stacey Abrams is running, Andrew Gillum could benefit from a recount in Florida's gubernatorial election, and Mike Espy is in a runoff in Mississippi for a Senate seat. These are gains that a lot of people who don't follow this stuff like we do would not have expected to come from the South. There's an interesting piece in the Wall Street Journal saying, “Just as rural white voters fled the Democratic Party after Mr. Obama took office, educated suburbanites abandoned the GOP after President Trump's election. Those trends continued Tuesday, and will not only alter the governing coalitions in Washington but also will change how and where candidates engage with the American electorate.” Is this as a valid assessment of a slow shift in the American electorate?GUESTS:Margaret Flowers - Co-director of Popular Resistance, co-host of Clearing the FOG and former candidate for US Senate. Alex Rubinstein - Sputnik writer and news analyst.Vijay Prashad - Director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and chief editor of LeftWord Books. He is a writing fellow and chief correspondent at Globetrotter Dr. Kathie Stromile Golden - Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Director of International Programs at Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, where she previously served as Director of the Delta Research and Cultural Institute. Executive Director of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists and Director of the Graduate Assistantship Program.