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The Pirates had a chance to make a statement this week against the Braves and Dodgers, but instead, a 1-5 stretch exposed some real concerns. Alex Stumpf breaks down why the pitching staff suddenly feels like the biggest issue, from Mitch Keller's recent struggles to the rotation's workload questions with Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft, Jared Jones, and Bubba Chandler. He also looks at the bullpen problems, the impact of Oneil Cruz being out, and why the schedule does not give this team much room to breathe. Read Alex's work at Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Subscribe to North Shore Nine on YouTube and wherever you get podcasts. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jack had a crappy week, and there was some NBA Finals stuff happening, and Blake watched an F1 race. Oh, and Kim Kardashian is dating an F1 driver. All this and more on this episode of the Big Sad Podcast.

There is no doubt this is the bad stretch to balance out the hot start....

There is no doubt this is the bad stretch to balance out the hot start....

May 31, 2026, 8 AM; After most of the musicians slated to perform at the White House's Great American State Fair for the nation's 250th Anniversary dropped out, the president announced in a series of Truth Social posts that the concert would be changed to a rally headlined by of course, Himself. Akayla Gardner and Dana Milbank join The Weekend to discuss some of the setbacks the president is facing this week. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow 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 MAHA movement has hit some turbulence. Is it a few bumps or is it gonna crash? Casey Means for Surgeon General didn't happen. Marty Makary flamed out at FDA. On this episode, Helena and Theodore discuss what it means for the movement, plus what the work requirements for SNAP are doing around the country. Bonus: Theodore brags about his James Beard Media Award nominations.

Let's Chat!!Boo Bitches!What is demonic possession, really? Is it a spiritual invasion, a psychological phenomenon, or something shaped by culture and belief? In this episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons, & Cocktails (an After Dark revisit), we explore religious teachings, medical explanations, occult perspectives, and even conspiracy theories surrounding possession—because the truth is rarely simple… and never boring. So grab a cocktail and enjoy! We'll be back!Support the showUntil then, Stay Witchy!!River's Etsy Store:  www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.comWebsite: www.c3witchypodcast.comMerch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.comOur wonderful logo is done by:  www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.comIntro and Outro Audio:podcast intro & outro music:Góða Nótt by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-ttLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-liceSound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling

There's a ton of weirdness around President Trump's would-be shooter, plus the Buga Sphere is back, King Charles visits America, Spencer Pratt has a chance, Jimmy Kimmel is in trouble (and so is Russell Brand), and so much more on this week's Broken Simulation with Sam Tripoli and Johnny Woodard.Go to www.brooklynbedding.com and use our promo code 'BROKEN' at checkout to get 30-percent off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else!Go to Quince.com/BROKENSIM for free shipping and 365-day returns!When you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code BROKEN at www.BlueChew.com!Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos at https://ethos.com/broken. Application times may vary. Rates may vary.More stuff: Get episodes early, and unedited, plus bonus episodes: patreon.com/brokensimulationSocial media: Twitter: @samtripoli, @johnnywoodard Instagram: @samtripoli, @johnnyawoodardBroken Simulation Hosts: Sam Tripoli, Johnny Woodard

Elon Musk spent a lot of his week trying to explain how OpenAI wronged him — but mostly just seemed to annoy everyone else in the courtroom. Nilay and David discuss Musk's testimony in the OpenAI trial, and what it might mean for the trial going forward. After that, the Hype Desk gang recommends a couple of new things to watch, before the hosts chat about the week's new gadgets, including the Steam Controller and the dual-screen Zephyrus Duo laptop. Finally, in the lightning round, Brendan Carr picks a fight over Jimmy Kimmel again, Netflix buys into the clip economy, and Taylor Swift fights the AI. Further reading: Elon Musk confirms xAI used OpenAI's models to train Grok All the evidence unveiled so far in Musk v. Altman  Elon Musk appeared more petty than prepared  Elon Musk tells the jury that all he wants to do is save humanity  Elon Musk's worst enemy in court is Elon Musk  Jury selection in Musk v. Altman: ‘People don't like him'  Microsoft and OpenAI's famed AGI agreement is dead  Now that OpenAI's Microsoft exclusivity is over, it has a new deal with Amazon and AWS. ChatGPT downloads are slowing — and may cause problems for OpenAI's IPO Meta lost 20 million users last quarter The more young people use AI, the more they hate it Google Search queries hit an ‘all time high' last quarter Valve's new Steam Controller isn't perfect, but I'm buying one anyway  Valve launches the Steam Controller without the Steam Machine  Why the Steam Controller is (and isn't) a big deal  Samsung's first smart glasses have leaked  Is this Samsung's upcoming wide foldable?  The long rumored foldable iPad may never see the light of day.  The new Razr Ultra is still the best-looking phone out there  Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) review: 2 screens 2 furious Trump demands ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel The FCC is going after the broadcast licenses of Disney-owned ABC stations  Former FCC staffers agree: Brendan Carr needs to be stopped  The FCC is saving Amazon's Eero and Leo routers from its ban, too.  Taylor Swift deepfakes are pushing scams on TikTok  Here's what Netflix's new vertical video feed is like Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed.We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. (Timestamps are approximate.) 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:00 Elon vs OpenAI Overview 00:07:00 Jury Selection Drama 00:12:00 Elon's Testimony Begins 00:23:00 Trial Implications 00:26:00 Microsoft and OpenAI Split 00:30:00 The AWS Deal 00:32:00 Consumer AI Backlash 00:41:00 AI Powered Ad Targeting 00:44:00 Enterprise AI Success Story 00:45:00 Widow's Bay Recommendation 00:46:00 Apple TV Quality Content 00:48:00 Coyote vs Acme 00:55:00 Steam Controller Review 00:57:00 Universal Remote Theory 01:01:00 Smart Glasses Problem 01:05:00 Wide Foldable Phones 01:09:00 Motorola Razr Ultra 01:12:00 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 01:17:00 Brendan Carr is a Dummy 01:18:00 Jimmy Kimmel Controversy 01:25:00 FCC Open Meeting Response 01:26:00 News Distortion Rule Lawsuit 01:29:00 Router Ban Update 01:33:00 Taylor Swift Trademark Strategy 01:37:00 YouTube Likeness Protection 01:41:00 Netflix Clips Feature 01:44:00 The Clip Economy Shift 01:46:00 Streaming Services vs TikTok 01:49:00 Show Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atlantic published an article based on multiple insider accounts describing low morale at the FBI, citing current director Kash Patel's drinking and frequent absences. Patel promised swift legal retaliation and made good with an underwhelming $250 million defamation complaint. Amidst this scandal, Patel took to the stage with Acting AG Todd Blanche to announce criminal charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center and, by extension, tell hate groups that the Trump administration has their backs. As a distraction tactic, the announcement flopped because Patel spent the press conference undermining his own defamation case. On top of this, the no one at the DOJ bothered to double-check the charging documents, because the indictment fails to allege a whole element. In non-DOJ news, Sullivan & Cromwell sent a letter to the court apologizing for filing a number of documents with AI hallucinations.

This week, we've got a little something for everyone: gambling! Kraftwerk! Blast from the recent US political past Tim Walz! It was a Good Week yet again for Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, the darling of the global left, who threw a party for… the global left. And it was a Bad Week for the legendary German electronic band Kraftwerk, who apparently have been around since 1970(!) and therefore can withstand the occasional bad week. We also caught up with Greek investigative reporter Eurydice Bersi, who was part of a team that uncovered a slew of streamers on places like YouTube and Twitch who've been directing their followers to unlicensed gambling sites – and profiting off it. Eurydice is a reporter with Reporters United, Investigate Europe's partners in Greece. This week's Inspiration Station recommendations are the European Cultural Foundation's calendar of the smörgåsbord of events coming up in celebration of Europe Day 2026, and the website WhoSampled.com. UPCOMING BOOK CLUB: Don't forget to pick up a copy of Vincenzo Latronico's novella Perfection, which we'll be discussing with our friends from the European Review of Books right here on 14 May.Resources for this episode:“The European rule on whether samples need to be cleared moves to a ‘maybe' with latest Kraftwerk ruling” – Complete Music Update, 15 April 2026“The Court of Justice clarifies the scope of the exception for ‘pastiche' in relation to sampling” – Court of Justice of the European Union, 14 April 2026“Greek utility completes 2.13 GW solar cluster at former coal mine” – PV Magazine, 7 April 2026“Social media influencers steer millions of Europeans to unlicensed gambling websites” – Investigate Europe, 24 February 2026Shady Bets, Investigate Europe's series on online gamblingWe know what you're thinking: you wish you got more emails. What about more emails from…The Europeans? GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK is the Substack newsletter your inbox craves. Don't believe us? Subscribe here and see for yourself.This podcast was brought to you in cooperation with Euranet Plus, the leading radio network for EU news. But it's contributions from listeners that truly make it all possible—we could not continue to make the show without you! If you like what we do, you can chip in to help us cover our production costs at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/europeanspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in many different currencies), or you can gift a donation to a superfan. You can also donate via our website if you prefer. And finally: we'd also love it if you could tell two friends about this podcast. We think two feels like a reasonable number.Produced by Morgan Childs and Wojciech OleksiakMixing and mastering by Wojciech OleksiakMusic by Jim Barne and Mariska MartinaThe Europeans is proudly produced using Europe's own Hindenburg.YouTube | Bluesky | Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Substack | hello@europeanspodcast.com

Your NPS is solid. Your team knows the scripts.Last quarter's numbers looked good.Then your Senior CX Manager gives two weeks' notice.A customer complaint goes viral on LinkedIn.And the thing you built — suddenly doesn't hold.The CX you designed for normal Tuesdays breaks under real pressure.And here's what nobody tells you:You already know where it breaks.You've probably known for six months.What We Cover in This EpisodeBlind Spot #1 — Ownership: Can your team act to save a customer without waiting for approval?Blind Spot #2 — Measurement: Do your KPIs reward solving the problem — or only speed?Blind Spot #3 — Leadership Reality: When did you last go through your own customer journey as the customer?Why hero-dependent CX is a trap — and what systematized CX actually looks like"The thing that's broken is often the same thing keeping you alive right now. That's not a failure. That's the trap."Human or Hype? — This WeekAI-powered CX diagnostic tools. They tell you a customer is at risk. But can they tell you why your escalation process has four unnecessary handoffs? Peggy's verdict.Red Flag / Green Flag — This Week

The Trump Economy On our political radar this week… J.D. Vance went 0-for-2 on his European trip. Victor Orban, campaigning with Vance at his side, got dumped as President of Hungary…despite ringing endorsements from Donald Trump and his BFF Vladimir Putin. Then Vance led negotiations with Iran over ending Trump's Middle East War and struck out, calling it quits after all of one day of talks. Facing multiple allegations of sexual improprieties, Eric Swalwell has resigned from Congress and pulled out of the California gubernatorial race while denying the accusations. There was bipartisan condemnation of Swalwell's behavior but, when asked if the same standard should be applied to pussy-grabbing Donald Trump, Republicans suddenly had a problem answering. Also resigning in disgrace: Texas Republican Tony Gonzalez, like Swalwell facing allegations of sexual misconduct against him. Republicans are worried that a special election to replace him could result in a Democratic flip thanks, in part, to the new GOP gerrymander of the state. The Trump politicizing of the Justice Department continues. Two federal civil rights prosecutors in Detroit who secured convictions against a group of Christian protestors accused of blocking access to abortion clinics were fired as part of a Trump administration crackdown on what it says were politically motivated cases under former President Joe Biden. Donald Trump is redirecting his demented rage at Pope Leo, who had the temerity to note that Jesus wasn't a fan of war or genocide. All that's been missing so far: Trump calling the Pope “Low IQ”. And then, there’s that AI image of “Dr. Jesus of Palm Beach” which was quickly deleted from Trump's Truth Social account. The field is effectively set for Michigan's U.S. Senate race. On the Democratic side, Haley Stevens, Mallory McMorrow and Abdul El Sayed each submitted their nominating petitions to the Elections Bureau in the last few days. Republican Mike Rogers' campaign says he has his petitions ready to go and will file shortly. All four candidates are submitting around 30,000 signatures, the maximum allowed under state law. John James has joined with all the Republican candidates for Governor making a campaign promise they can't keep: repealing the state income tax. The repeal would basically eliminate the entire General Fund budget. Since Michigan has a flat-rate tax, the biggest winners with repeal would be the state's wealthiest taxpayers. Attorney General Dana Nessel has blasted on one of the many offsets that's raising your cost of living: utility rates run amuck. She joined with other Democratic and community leaders to deride the state's Public Service Commission for rolling over on behalf of the state's two major utilities. Michigan Democrats are holding their candidate endorsement convention this weekend. The events can be seen as a prelude to the 2028 national campaign with potential presidential candidates Kamala Harris, Andy Beshear and Cory Booker all doing some speechifying in the Motor City. The Dems are focusing on growing inflation brought about by Donald Trump's Mideast War, and his obsession with tariffs. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell led a news conference addressing the most fundamental “kitchen table” issue: the cost of living, noting that tax cuts in the Republicans' Big Beautiful Bill are more than offset by the cost of groceries, gasoline, electricity and healthcare. It's a mantra we'll hear a lot between now and November.  Thank you for your attention to this matter. We’re now on YouTube every week! Click here to subscribe. A Republic, If You Can Keep It is sponsored by  

Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Harrison Berger talk about the U.S.-Iran talks to end the war, Vice President J.D. Vance's bad week, sexual misconduct allegations in Congress, and the political fight over domestic surveillance. Recorded April 15, 2026.

On this week's show, Ryan and Paul discussed the Brewers awful week on the field, the ongoing injury crunch and the struggles of the late inning bullpen. They also broke down what's going right, Willson Conteras acting like a jerk again and, of course, those damn uniforms. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview.Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU

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It’s Monday in America, time for The World’s Greatest Political Podcast™: THE LEFT SHOW! This week, JM Bell and JC take apart the info on Whiskey Pete Hegseth’s bad week, NASA’s shoot for the moon, and the Forest Service moves to Utah. Trump and Lidsay are having fits, lawsuits at the DOJ, and Bondi goes […]

If you got a knock on your door from someone inviting you to Brussels to hash out some EU policies…you'd think it was a scam, right? Us, too. At least, that was the case until last week, when our producer Wojciech went to report on a European Citizens' Panel, an event designed to allow 150 randomly selected Europeans to weigh in on some of the EU's thorniest problems. This week we're taking a deep dive into the ins and outs of what seems like the nerdiest game show ever. How do these panels work? What do they actually achieve? And crucially, are they worth the cost? Resources for this episode:European Citizens' PanelsEU Citizens' Engagement PlatformMaybe you're tuning in this week and thinking, “Wait, where's Good Week, Bad Week?” To that we say: Have you heard about our newsletter? GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK is available for free on Substack and offers everything you love about the podcast, plus a few extra memes and internetty things. Try it; we think you'll like it.This podcast was brought to you in cooperation with Euranet Plus, the leading radio network for EU news. But it's contributions from listeners that truly make it all possible—we could not continue to make the show without you! If you like what we do, you can chip in to help us cover our production costs at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/europeanspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in many different currencies), or you can gift a donation to a superfan. You can also donate via our website if you prefer. And finally: we'd also love it if you could tell two friends about this podcast. We think two feels like a reasonable number.Reported, written, and produced by Wojciech OleksiakEditorial support by Katy Lee and Dominic KraemerAudio editing by Morgan ChildsMixing and mastering by Wojciech OleksiakMusic by Jim Barne, Mariska Martina and Blue Dot SessionsThe Europeans is proudly produced using Europe's own Hindenburg.YouTube | Bluesky | Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Substack | hello@europeanspodcast.com

The BSA has decided it has jurisdiction over digital outlets like The Platform - hosted by former-RNZer Sean Plunket - sparking heated debate. US Courts find Instagram and YouTube caused harm to children, what does that mean? And a look at Tova O'Brien's Breakfast debut.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Mariann Sullivan returns with another serving of industry-grade anxiety, covering everything from animal rights extremism accusations and the Trump administration’s failed egg lawsuit to cultivated meat bans, dairy farmers who think new brushes make up for everything, and a New York Times writer who is absolutely certain her sled dogs are volunteers. It’s a lot — but that’s kind of the…

The Morning Mess wonders who has their voodoo dolls. Joey, JD & Sienna talk about the After Mess Podcast Live this week April 2nd, JD's bad week, egg energy cleanses and more!

Will Big Tech ever be the same? It's episode #915 of The ANEZ SEZ podcast...

For the first time, a jury has looked past Section 230 protections to hold Meta and Google liable for the "addictive" design of their platforms. Following a bellwether trial in Los Angeles, a 20-year-old woman was awarded millions in damages after jurors found the tech giants acted with "malice, oppression, or fraud." Former prosecutor and FOX News contributor Josh Ritter joins the Rundown to break down the internal "smoking gun" documents—where employees compared social media to drug pushing—and discusses what this means for the thousands of similar cases waiting in the wings. The U.S. justice system is bracing for an unprecedented legal battle as Nicolás Maduro faces federal charges in New York for allegedly leading a sprawling narcoterrorism conspiracy. Former state and federal prosecutor Jim Trusty joins to discuss the unique challenges of this international case, including the struggle to fund a private defense under federal sanctions, the legal hurdles of using classified evidence, and why the military-backed "Cartel of the Suns" makes a traditional trial or plea deal highly complex. Plus, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago just held a press conference to unveil a snowplow named "Abolish ICE" — with Mayor Brandon Johnson grinning for the cameras — days after an 18-year-old girl was murdered in his city by an illegal immigrant that sanctuary policies shielded from deportation. Then it got worse: in Fairfax County, Virginia, a 19-year-old illegal immigrant from El Salvador was enrolled in a public high school with 14-year-old girls, where he's now accused of groping them between classes. Larry O'Connor connects the dots between Chicago's sanctuary city failures, JB Pritzker's hypocrisy on "tyranny," Dick Durbin's silence, and a Virginia school policy that allows 22-year-old illegal immigrants to sit in classrooms with freshmen. Larry O'Connor breaks down Trump's explosive cabinet meeting on Iran, Venezuela's oil boom, and the reporter who actually asked the President to reveal his secret war plans on live television. SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ BUY A LARRY MUG: https://store.townhallmedia.com/products/larry-mug Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Thursday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Find LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=poddescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcomBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time, a jury has looked past Section 230 protections to hold Meta and Google liable for the "addictive" design of their platforms. Following a bellwether trial in Los Angeles, a 20-year-old woman was awarded millions in damages after jurors found the tech giants acted with "malice, oppression, or fraud." Former prosecutor and FOX News contributor Josh Ritter joins the Rundown to break down the internal "smoking gun" documents—where employees compared social media to drug pushing—and discusses what this means for the thousands of similar cases waiting in the wings. The U.S. justice system is bracing for an unprecedented legal battle as Nicolás Maduro faces federal charges in New York for allegedly leading a sprawling narcoterrorism conspiracy. Former state and federal prosecutor Jim Trusty joins to discuss the unique challenges of this international case, including the struggle to fund a private defense under federal sanctions, the legal hurdles of using classified evidence, and why the military-backed "Cartel of the Suns" makes a traditional trial or plea deal highly complex. Plus, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time, a jury has looked past Section 230 protections to hold Meta and Google liable for the "addictive" design of their platforms. Following a bellwether trial in Los Angeles, a 20-year-old woman was awarded millions in damages after jurors found the tech giants acted with "malice, oppression, or fraud." Former prosecutor and FOX News contributor Josh Ritter joins the Rundown to break down the internal "smoking gun" documents—where employees compared social media to drug pushing—and discusses what this means for the thousands of similar cases waiting in the wings. The U.S. justice system is bracing for an unprecedented legal battle as Nicolás Maduro faces federal charges in New York for allegedly leading a sprawling narcoterrorism conspiracy. Former state and federal prosecutor Jim Trusty joins to discuss the unique challenges of this international case, including the struggle to fund a private defense under federal sanctions, the legal hurdles of using classified evidence, and why the military-backed "Cartel of the Suns" makes a traditional trial or plea deal highly complex. Plus, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mea Culpa welcomes back our old friend David Pakman. Pakman is an exceptionally popular progressive talk show host and political commentator. He is the host of the YouTube/Twitch talk radio program The David Pakman Show. Pakman has appeared on Fox News, CNN, The Nancy Grace program, Dr. Drew on Call, and the Joe Rogan Experience. He's also been featured in Mother Jones, the Boston Herald, The New York Times, and Wired magazine. Let's go now to our conversation with David Pakman. Michael and David chat about the Mar-a-largo, the DOJ, and the upcoming midterms.

Today's episode dives deep into South Carolina politics, Mark Lynch's Senate bid, Lindsey Graham's controversial week, government shutdown impacts, Iran war concerns, and global policy missteps in Europe. Tara breaks down the latest polling, campaign smears, and the issues affecting Americans at home and abroad. Episode Summary: In this full episode, Tara covers the most pressing political stories, merging state, national, and international issues: South Carolina Senate Race: Mark Lynch challenges Lindsey Graham and Paul Danz in the 2026 primary. Polls show Graham at 40%, Lynch 23%, Danz 10%, 27% undecided. Lynch emphasizes conservative momentum and urges voters to act. Campaign Smears & Responses: False claims suggest Lynch supports drug legalization. Lynch clarifies his work in addiction recovery and opposition to all controlled substances. Highlights Lindsey Graham's campaign attacks as proof of Lynch being a serious threat. Lindsey Graham's “Very Bad Week”: Critiques Graham for neglecting South Carolina while overreaching in global politics. Alleged profiteering from war and ties to Boeing and Lockheed Martin. Graham's endorsement from Trump not enough to secure voter loyalty. Iran War & Trump's War Powers: Lynch stresses the need for proof before military action. Supports Trump's diplomacy-first approach but demands verification of nuclear threats. Constitutional process for war powers and congressional oversight discussed. Government Shutdowns & Border Security: TSA and Coast Guard employees impacted by repeated partial shutdowns. Critiques both Democrats and some Republicans for failing to fund essential services. Open border concerns, welfare for illegal immigrants, and national security discussed. European Policy Mismanagement: EU leaders admit failures in energy and economic policies. Reduced nuclear energy capacity cited as a major strategic mistake. Draws comparisons to Trump's critiques, emphasizing accountability and reliability. Funding & Fiscal Responsibility: Highlights taxpayer spending issues, including lavish immigrant food costs vs. troop support. Questions misallocation of resources and calls for prioritization of American citizens. Call to Action & Campaign Links: Lynch encourages voters to support a true America-first candidate. Campaign website: LynchForSenate.com, X: @MarkLynch_SC, Facebook: Mark Lynch SC. Key Topics Covered: 2026 SC Senate primary: Graham, Lynch, Danz Campaign smears & responses Iran conflict & Trump war powers Government shutdown impacts on TSA & Coast Guard Open borders & welfare issues EU policy failures & energy mismanagement National security & defense priorities Can Mark Lynch unseat Lindsey Graham while America faces global and domestic crises? Mark Lynch vs. Lindsey Graham: Polls, War, and Government Chaos #MarkLynch #LindseyGraham #SCSenate #AmericaFirst #GovernmentShutdown #IranWar #TSA #OpenBorders #EUFail #AmperWave SC Senate Shake-Up – Polling & campaign updates Smear Campaigns Exposed – Lynch responds to false claims Graham's Global Overreach – War profiteering & neglect of constituents Iran & War Powers – Proof before action Government Shutdowns – TSA, Coast Guard, and border concerns Europe in Crisis – Energy & economic policy failures Fiscal Priorities – Military vs. immigrant spending Join the Movement – Mobilizing conservative voters

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Premier League sides fail to win any of their games in this week's Champions League last-16 first legs. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had another tough week. In addition to Kennedy having surgery on a torn rotator cuff, the nomination of his ally to become surgeon general is teetering in the Senate, the controversial head of the Food and Drug Administration's vaccine center is resigning next month, and a new survey shows Americans trust government health officials less than they do former Biden official Anthony Fauci. Meanwhile, the Trump administration's fraud crackdown is reaching private Medicare insurance plans. Anna Edney of Bloomberg News, Shefali Luthra of The 19th, and Joanne Kenen of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Politico Magazine join KFF Health News' Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Andy Schneider of Georgetown University about the Trump administration's crackdown on Medicaid fraud in Democratic-led states.  Visit our website for a transcript of this episode.Plus, for "extra credit" the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too: Julie Rovner: The Marshall Project's "The Harrowing Journey Home for Families Leaving Immigration Detention," by Shannon Heffernan, Jesse Bogan, and Anna Flagg.  Anna Edney: The Wall Street Journal's "The Boom in Autism Therapy Is Medicaid's Fastest-Growing Jackpot," by Christopher Weaver, Tom McGinty, and Anna Wilde Mathews.  Shefali Luthra: The New York Times' "States Move To Limit Access to H.I.V. Treatment," by Apoorva Mandavilli.  Joanne Kenen: The Idaho Capital Sun's "988 Ended His Call. Now an Idaho Teen Is Pushing for a Fix to State's Parental Consent Law," by Laura Guido.  

This week, we wanted to ask a question that has been in our hearts and on our minds for years: Is it possible to try to make positive change in the world, and still stay healthy and sane? Dutch writer, political philosopher, and “recovering diplomat” Nori Spauwen believes that the answer is yes – even if it's not always easy to strike the right balance. We chatted with Nori about “healthy” activism and training yourself to feel empowered in response to difficult news. If you've been overwhelmed lately (has anyone not?), this is a conversation for you.   Also in this week's episode: a successful European Citizens' Initiative that will make it easier for European women to procure abortion across borders, and a very Bad Week for Greece's former finance minister-turned-public intellectual Yanis Varoufakis stemming from a Kylie Minogue concert 36 years ago.   Resources for this episode:   Re: Iranians in Europe (documentary) My Voice My Choice on Instagram (a masterclass in how to run an online campaign in 2026) How to launch a European Citizens' Initiative  Our episode from August 2025 in which Wojciech discusses the Stop Destroying Videogames Europeans Citizens' Initiative Nori's website Her book, Actie! (in Dutch) Her podcast, Verzetje (also in Dutch) The European Little Owl    This week's Inspiration Station recommendations are this video recipe for Mezrab soup and Die Erweiterung by Robert Menasse.   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: Get more of what you like from the podcast, delivered to your inbox each Friday. Sign up for GOOD WEEK BAD WEEK right here.   This podcast was brought to you in cooperation with Euranet Plus, the leading radio network for EU news. But it's contributions from listeners that truly make it all possible—we could not continue to make the show without you! If you like what we do, you can chip in to help us cover our production costs at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/europeanspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in many different currencies), or you can gift a donation to a superfan. We'd also love it if you could tell two friends about this podcast. We think two feels like a reasonable number. Produced by Katz Laszlo and Wojciech Oleksiak Mixing and mastering by Wojciech Oleksiak Music by Jim Barne and Mariska Martina Record scratch sound effect by luffy via freesound.org   The Europeans is proudly produced using Europe's own Hindenburg. YouTube | Bluesky | Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Substack | hello@europeanspodcast.com

Welcome back to Astronomy Daily! In S05E55, Anna and Avery explore six fascinating stories from across the cosmos — from auroras on Jupiter's largest moon to the latest JWST galaxy reveal, a breakthrough solar storm warning system, a beautiful combined nebula image, Japan's ongoing rocket struggles, and Europe's ambitious plans for orbital repair robots.   Stories This Episode 1. Ganymede's Auroras Mirror Earth's Northern Lights Scientists using data from NASA's Juno spacecraft have revealed that Jupiter's largest moon Ganymede has fragmented, patch-like auroras remarkably similar to those seen on Earth. The research, led by the University of Liège and published in Astronomy & Astrophysics, suggests that the fundamental physical processes generating auroras may be universal across magnetised bodies in the solar system. Ganymede is the only moon known to have its own intrinsic magnetic field. 2. New Solar Superflare Forecasting System An international team has developed the first system capable of predicting when and where extreme solar storms are likely to occur, with up to a year's advance warning. By analysing 50 years of X-ray data, researchers identified a 1.7-year and a 7-year solar cycle whose alignment predicts high-risk periods. The current window (mid-2025 to mid-2026) is flagged as elevated danger. Published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics. 3. Cat's Eye Nebula — Euclid and Hubble Combined NASA and ESA have combined imagery from the Euclid and Hubble space telescopes to produce a breathtaking new composite view of the Cat's Eye Nebula — the glowing remnant of a dying star about 3,000 light-years away in Draco. The image showcases the nebula's complex layered shells and intricate inner structure in unprecedented detail. 4. JWST Reveals Spiral Galaxy NGC 5134 The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning infrared portrait of NGC 5134, a barred spiral galaxy 65 million light-years away. Webb's infrared capability pierces through galactic dust to reveal glowing stellar nurseries and the full cycle of star birth and evolution playing out across the galaxy's spiral arms. 5. Japan's Kairos Rocket — Safety Abort on Third Attempt Space One's Kairos No. 3 rocket was aborted just 30 seconds before liftoff on March 4 when a safety monitoring system detected unstable positioning satellite signals. Following two failed launches in 2024 and multiple weather scrubs this week, the company has yet to set a new launch date. The window remains open until March 25. A successful launch would mark the first orbital success for a fully private Japanese rocket. 6. Europe's Orbital Repair Robots European companies led by Thales Alenia Space are developing robotic satellites capable of refuelling, repairing and repositioning spacecraft in orbit. A demonstration mission is planned for 2028. With nearly 15,000 operational satellites now in orbit — most never designed to be serviced — the in-orbit servicing market could transform how we manage space infrastructure. Regulatory questions around liability remain unresolved.   Links & Further Reading Full show notes, images and source links: astronomydaily.io Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | All podcast platforms Watch on: YouTube — Astronomy Daily Follow us: @AstroDailyPod on Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr Part of the Bitesz.com Podcast NetworkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the numerous indies coming out soon, Nintendo's upcoming Pokémon release, and a bunch of bad news stories from around the industry. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

THERE IS A FEEDBACK FROM HKJ'S HEADPHONES TO HIS MIC - THIS IS NOT GOING TO BE FIXED - I HAVE BEEN TOLD HKJ HAS BEEN YELLED AT APPROPRIATELY. AI slop from our mate Claude Sonnet 4.6 - who is a good slopmaker and a blessed robot.Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack are back for Episode 145, kicking off with Chinese New Year greetings before diving headlong into the Liberal Party's new leadership under Angus Taylor, Victoria's CFMEU corruption saga, and the ever-deepening Epstein files rabbit hole. They roam through the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky's sharp Putin put-down, Cuba's unravelling regime, and the Iran situation — then lighten the mood with one-hit wonders in literature, the T20 World Cup disaster, AFL State of Origin, Winter Olympics, and the Premier League title race. Buckle up.SHOW NOTES WITH TIMESTAMPS

Chris Terrell introduces a new episode format by sharing an impromptu hot seat coaching call from his Guild program's maintenance class. The featured coaching conversation is with Misty (a previous guest) who has lost about 190 pounds and maintained it, but struggles to add exercise consistently. Chris also mentions a free three-week audio weight loss coaching course available at becomingthin.com.In the coaching call, Misty explains her rigid standard that “exercise” must be a 45–60 minute gym session, combined with a chaotic schedule, low enjoyment of the gym, and lack of a compelling goal. She likes activities that feel like normal life (hiking, paddleboarding, lake swimming) and notes fear around goals that might expose physical limitations (including pulmonary concerns). Chris and the group identify the root causes as philosophy/definition of exercise, unrealistic expectations, and focusing on “being better” rather than building the habit of showing up. Alex shares his own progression from very small fitness goals (VR workouts/kettlebell swings) to daily training, emphasizing that intrusive resistance thoughts can remain while the habit continues.Chris guides Misty toward lowering the minimum standard to something “insultingly easy,” focusing first on consistency and accountability rather than the perfect program. He suggests setting a small, repeatable baseline (e.g., three days a week for 10 minutes for several weeks), allowing overdelivery without raising the standard too soon, reducing friction by taking tiny next steps (putting on workout clothes, driving to the park), and pairing exercise with enjoyable elements (music, audiobooks, scrolling, phone calls). He reinforces that since Misty isn't chasing a specific performance goal yet, she can sample different activities and let a motivating goal emerge later. The episode ends with Chris highlighting how root cause analysis and coaching can shorten the time it takes to solve recurring problems.00:00 Welcome Back, Champion: Learning From Failure00:34 Chris's 125-Lb Story & the 6 Levers That Change Results01:13 Why This Episode: A Real Coaching Call on Adding Exercise03:06 Quick Plug: Free 3-Week Weight Loss Coaching Course04:01 Misty's Roadblocks: Gym Hate, Time, and a Chaotic Schedule06:08 Finding a Real Fitness Goal (Pushups, Pullups… or Something Bigger)08:08 The Real Root Cause: Rigid Definitions & Fear of Not Being Capable12:47 Resetting Expectations: What Counts as Exercise? (Even 5 Minutes)14:23 Case Study: Alex's “Start Tiny” Plan That Became a Daily Habit16:11 The Core Skill: Showing Up + Accountability + Lowering the Bar20:47 Making It Practical: Minimum Credit, Consistency, and Next Steps22:48 Set the Bare-Minimum Workout Standard (Even on a Bad Week)24:04 Make It ‘Stupid Easy': 3 Days x 10 Minutes + Don't Raise the Bar Yet25:30 What Counts as Exercise? Define Your Personal ‘It Worked' Metric26:09 Time vs Rep Goals: Alternative Ways to Track Weekly Exercise26:49 Perfectionism & Peloton ‘Completion' Mindset—Why It Backfires28:45 How Fit People Actually Get Themselves to Work Out (Friction, Inertia, Tiny Steps)32:06 Pair Fun With Fitness: Audiobooks, Calls, Scrolling, and Rewards34:18 When Weight Loss Isn't the Driver: Build Momentum, Then Choose Bigger Goals36:42 Think in Weeks, Not Days: Motivation Ebbs, Standards Hold38:03 Sampling Phase: Do Whatever Exercise You'll Actually Show Up For39:25 Root Cause Analysis + When to Bring in a Coach (Wrap-Up)

This week we talk about Playstation shuttering Bluepoint, a Todd Howard interview, Battlefield 6 Season 2 thoughts, Highguard funding drama and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel 00:00:00 Intro00:01:09 Playstation Shuts Down Bluepoint00:28:53 Todd Howard Interview00:38:32 Battlefield 6 Season 2 Thoughts00:45:21 Highguard's Tencent Money00:50:33 Marathon's Marketing00:54:15 Xbox Shutters Social Clubs00:55:57 Nintendo Is Greedy00:58:19 Ubisoft's CEO Interview01:00:52 Content Updates01:02:37 Outro

Sylvana Kelleher talks about the latest rumors and reports surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles, including how Jeff Stoutland's departure could affect the offense, and why fans shouldn't panic. She also breaks down the 76ers' trade-deadline moves and explains why the Jared McCain move looks worse by the day.Finally, the Phillies are back! Pitchers and catchers report on Wednesday, February 11. Is there excitement among the fans heading into the season? Sylvana breaks it all down.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Sunday School Remix episode, Pastor Nate revisits one of the most misunderstood disciples in the Bible. The story of Thomas (John 20:19-31) is often used as a warning about doubt—but what if it's actually a story about trauma, fairness, and Jesus meeting people exactly where they are?Through fresh storytelling and historical context, this episode reframes Thomas not as weak in faith, but deeply human. After witnessing the brutal crucifixion of Jesus, Thomas isn't asking for proof out of stubbornness—he's asking for healing.This episode explores:Why Thomas gets an unfair reputationHow trauma shapes faith and beliefWhat it means that Jesus comes back just for one personWhy doubt, questions, and locked doors are not barriers for JesusHow this story speaks to anyone who has ever felt left out, unsure, or behind in their faithIf you've ever thought, “I wish my faith felt easier,” or “Why don't I experience God the way others do?”—this episode is for you.Sunday school was just the beginning. Faith is still unfolding.00:00 – Intro: What If Thomas Was Just Having a Bad Week?01:05 – Why Pastors Always Preach This Text02:10 – Why Thomas Wasn't There03:00 – Roman Crucifixion & Trauma04:45 – Why Doubt Makes Sense06:15 – From “Doubting” to Honest Thomas07:30 – Jesus Comes Back for the One09:00 – Jesus, the God of Locked Doors10:45 – Breaking the Fourth Wall in John's Gospel12:15 – What This Story Asks of Us Today13:30 – Closing: Sunday School Was Just the Beginning

We do our best to cover the previous week but everything is on fire. Catherine O'Hara passes and the world needs Mel Brooks right now. We discuss the HBO Mel Brooks documentary. Also, a funny thing happened on the way to the show. 

On this week's podcast Rosie is on a 'bad week' but that doesn't stop the pair from having a good laugh! They discuss Rosie's dreams, safety gadgets, a potential new invention and testosterone! Plus Chris serves up some facts and gets Rosie to join in on his quiz. There's beefs and even a WhatsApp beef from a SMA ! Another fart medley and some brilliant QTFTP! If you want to get involved and have your stories and voice notes included on the podcast then get in touch!

The Saturday Show with Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski react to the fall out of a bad week in Philly sports. Last week the Eagles were in the playoffs, the Phillies were seemingly landing Bo Bichette, the Flyers were in a playoff spot, and the Sixers were playing well. All of the sudden, the Eagles are knocked out of the playoffs, Bo Bichette is stolen by the Mets, the Flyers are on a 5 game losing streak, and the Sixers are meh. Rob and Mike react to all of it! Jimmy Kempski joins the show to talk Birds and Todd Zolecki joins to talk about the Phillies!

And a shorter summer associate program. ----- While most of us celebrated Thanksgiving, some of Trump's phony U.S. Attorneys were the real turkeys. First, a conservative leaning panel of the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the million dollar sanctions against Donald Trump and the parking garage lawyer he claims to have running the District of New Jersey. Then his Eastern District cosplaying prosecutor managed to lose not one, but two of the high profile revenge cases she brought. In other news, a major firm announced a new look summer associate program as it tries to deal with the law school recruiting free-for-all that everyone hates, yet no one seems able to do anything about.

The holidays are here early because our favorite Mean Girls icon, Jonathan Bennett, is back in the LadyGang! He's celebrating the new season of Finding Mr. Christmas, and obviously we immediately force him into a round of Good Week, Bad Week, where he unleashes some absolutely unhinged showbiz secrets we were NOT ready for. Then, in true festive fashion, Jonathan gives us permission to do what we do best: judge all the men competing this season. From heartthrobs to holiday disasters, nothing is off-limits as the girls break down the lineup with brutal honesty, sparkly joy, and zero self-control. Grab your cocoa (or your tequila), because this episode is merry, messy, and delightfully chaotic.Check out our holidays deals!!Vimergy: Try VIMERGY liquid vitamins! Save 20% off your first order with the code "Ladygang" at Vimergy.comHiya Health: Your kids need good vitamins! Get 50% off at HiyaHealth.com/ladyProgressive: Wanna save on car insurance? Visit Progressive.com to see how much you can save!Pura: Give the gift of SCENT! Head to Pura.com for up to 30% off sitewide!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's no two ways about it — Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation came as a shock. She's leaving Congress at the start of the year, which means Republicans will immediately lose a vote they absolutely cannot spare. Governor Brian Kemp now has to call a special election, and even if he moves at the fastest pace legally possible, Georgia's replacement likely won't arrive until April or May. At that point we're deep into a cycle where dozens of House Republicans are juggling competitive reelection campaigns, statewide ambitions or both. Losing a seat now isn't a problem; losing a seat during the most politically fragile stretch of the year is a crisis.The fascinating part is how we got here. Greene was once one of Trump's fiercest and most loyal defenders, a political brawler who generated attention, small-dollar fundraising and cable hits. Her real institutional power, however, came from her alliance with Kevin McCarthy. When McCarthy fell, Greene's entire support structure collapsed with him. She wasn't able to transfer that leverage to Speaker Mike Johnson. In fact, her attempt to oust Johnson failed so publicly that it effectively isolated her. Add to that the now-infamous Tony Fabrizio polling memo — sent from the inside of Trumpworld directly to Greene herself — telling her she couldn't win statewide, and suddenly the relationship that once powered her rise curdled into animosity. Once Trump's giving you mean nicknames on a Truth Social post, it's pretty clear your days inside the tent are over.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In the past few weeks, Greene has been everywhere—Real Time, The View, CNN—adopting a noticeably softer tone about political adversaries, including Nancy Pelosi. None of that happens by accident. And while no one close to her has confirmed anything, I can't shake the sense that she's plotting a pivot toward statewide office. The national rebrand won't work; she's too defined. But in a state like Georgia, where the Republican base still views her as a heroine and suburban women remain the barrier to statewide wins, maybe she sees a narrow path for a remade persona. Insiders I've spoken with don't think it's likely — but nobody dismisses it out of hand. After all, Georgia politics has delivered plenty of stranger twists than Marjorie Taylor Greene trying to run as a kinder, gentler insurgent.A Bad Week for DOJ: Sloppy Cases, Angry Allies and a Political CostWhile Greene was calculating her next chapter, the Trump administration's Department of Justice was stumbling through one of its most humiliating stretches since the start of the second term. Two high-profile cases—one targeting James Comey and another targeting New York Attorney General Letitia James—fell apart in spectacular fashion. The Comey case wasn't dismissed on a technicality; it was thrown out because the Department of Justice may not have even properly secured a grand jury indictment. Not good. And because of how the dismissal occurred, the case cannot be refiled. Comey is permanently in the clear. The Letitia James case was dismissed for different reasons, and that one can theoretically return — but in practice, it's now damaged and politically radioactive.Look. These cases were clearly pushed at the direction of Donald Trump himself. He said the quiet part out loud on Truth Social, publicly urging prosecutions of Comey, James and Adam Schiff before deleting the message. Trump wanted consequences for people he sees as political enemies. But wanting something and executing it competently are two very different things. And what happened here wasn't just sloppy — it undercut the credibility of his claim to be the only person who can “clean up the system.” If you're promising a more efficient, more disciplined government, you cannot afford your Justice Department to mishandle prosecutions this badly.This is also where the political costs begin to show. Punchbowl reported this week that Greene's resignation has other Republicans eyeing the exits. I've heard similar grumbling from people close to MAGA-aligned lawmakers: they feel neglected by the White House, shut out of decision-making, and deprived of the small wins that normally help hold a caucus together. On issues like Venezuela, they simply want explanations — and aren't getting them. Add the DOJ fiasco on top, and you have a governing coalition that increasingly feels taken for granted. The math is brutal: Republicans are two retirements away from losing the House majority outright. No one thinks a mass exodus is imminent, but the fact that the scenario has become a topic of conversation tells you how fragile the coalition is.The bottom line: if the Trump administration wants to restore confidence — inside the party and beyond — it can't afford more weeks like this. Competence matters. And right now, the DOJ is delivering the exact opposite.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:10 - Marjorie Taylor Greene00:11:02 - Rush Hour 4 (seriously)00:11:44 - DOJ's Bad Day00:16:38 - Are the Republicans in Trouble?00:19:39 - 2028 Picks with Gloria Young01:03:30 - 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

The Democrats are having a bad week, with 'the' Jasmine Crockett's blunder on the floor, Hakeem Jeffries email with Epstein being in the latest release and more.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

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Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss the lumps the Big 12 took in its College Football Playoff chances over the weekend. What bowl do the guys project Iowa State to play in? Plus, we are a little over a week from a massive men's basketball tournament in Las Vegas. Touching on that, the women's team is rolling and more. All courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past few days, Republicans have suffered some major losses at the ballot box, Supreme Court justices have expressed skepticism about tariffs and Congress's refusal to end the government shutdown will result in thousands of canceled flights. It adds up to a very bad week for the Trump White House.In a special round-table episode, The Times's national political correspondent Lisa Lerer, the White House correspondent Tyler Pager and the congressional editor Julie Davis try to make sense of it all.Guests: Julie Hirschfeld Davis, congressional editor at The New York Times.Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent for The New York Times.Tyler Pager, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, covering President Trump and his administration.Background reading: Republicans point fingers after their losses, but not at Trump.Here are five takeaways from the Supreme Court argument over tariffs.As the hours dwindled before flight cuts, the government spent most of the time in silence.Photo: Haiyun Jiang/The New York TimesFor more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.

-A thwarted ISIS plot in Michigan sparks a side rant about mayors, moral equivalence, and how “radical Islam isn't very inclusive after all.” -Former Congresswoman Nan Hayworth joins on the Newsmax Hotline, bravely navigating Rob's theories about self-loathing liberals, death row romances, and Curtis Sliwa's shelf life. Today's podcast is sponsored by : BEAM DREAM POWDER : Improve your health by improving your sleep! Get 40% off by using code NEWSMAX at http://shopbeam.com/NewsmaxGET FRESH OLIVE OIL : Try real farm fresh olive oils for FREE plus $1 dollar shipping at http://GetFreshRobCarson.comBIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (www.patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) 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