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Ballots are going out in a couple weeks. Campaigns are ramping up. Tensions are rising. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, we hosted a live taping from the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton.  We dove deep into the Oregon governor’s race with reporters Dirk VanderHart and Lauren Dake. Is this the year that Republicans break through and win the governor’s office for the first time since 1982? Or will this be more of the same as the past few races, where it really won’t be that close after all. We discussed.The nation’s political eyes are once again trained on a key House race in Southwest Washington - where a moderate Democrat is hoping to hold her seat - this time facing a more conventional politician than in her past two races. Southwest Washington reporter Elena Neale-Sacks broke down that race for us.But we began our conversation with a deep dive into Washington County politics. We talked about ICE, data centers, democratic socialists, bird watching of a certain kind and much more with OPB suburban communities reporter Holly Bartholomew and OPB politics reporter Bryce Dole. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts, and join us in Corvallis Oct. 20th for a second live taping of the podcast. We will be on the campus of Oregon State University at the Prax Center. Find more details at OPB.org/events. (edited) 

Send us a message! Really!This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, by the time you listen to this show you may have the longest ballot in Colorado history in your mailbox or sitting on your table, because IT'S VOTING TIME Y'ALL! We check in on the swandive that the GOP are doing in national polls as Donald Trump insists voters pretend he's on the ballot. How bad is the political environment for Republicans? So bad that dark money groups are spending in all FOUR GOP held congressional districts in Colorado. Then, Jeff Crank is a douchebag for doxxing a friend of the pod, Michael Allen is full of shit, Victor Marx forgets the first rule of holes, and we've got more campaign ads, more idiocracy, and…choo-choo trains! The Colorado Connector, aka COCO, is coming to a station near you, first stop, The Get More Smarter Podcast! We've got Front Range Passenger Rail District General Manager Sal Pace on the show to talk about the ballot question that hasn't gotten as much attention as it should have, but will be on most of our ballots this November along with A LOT of other stuff. If you like the show and want to help us make sure that other people Get More Smarter, CLICK HERE to make a donation. That's it for this episode! If you loved watching and/or listening to it as much as we loved recording it, you can thank us by subscribing to the pod wherever you listen, following us over on New Old Twitter AKA Bluesky, subscribing to our shiny new channel on YouTube, smashing that subscribe button on our Substack, and sharing this episode with your friends, your enemies, and your 8th favorite Member of Congress from Colorado! THANK YOU so much for listening, and we'll see you next time!

'BradCast' 9/28/2026: The Fraudulent Ballots of Ken Paxton and Other Not-Fake News Regarding GOP Vote Suppressors by Progressive Voices

In today's newscast, the Transportation Agency for Monterey County is looking for feedback on the new Active Transportation Plan. And, California's highest court ruled a Republican sheriff must return hundreds of thousands illegally seized ballots.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 30, 2026California Updates: County Sheriff Must Return the Ballots He Seized; County Registrar Under Scrutiny After Alleging Primary Ballot StuffingWe have updates from California today, where Riverside County's sheriff was ordered to return over 650,000 2025 ballots he seized earlier this year, and state and federal officials are investigating after Shasta County's chief election officer and known election skeptic made allegations of ballot stuffing because the paper didn't ‘feel right'.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & ResourcesCalifornia Supreme Court - CLARISSA CERVANTES et al., Petitioners, v. CHAD BIANCO, as Sheriff, etc., et al.,Respondents; RIVERSIDE COUNTY CITIZENS et al.,CalMatters - California sheriff broke election law by seizing ballots, state Supreme Court rulesShasta Scout - Federal court subpoenas Shasta elections official, instructs him to bring voted ballots to Sacramento Shasta Scout - Shasta supervisors censure election official Clint Curtis, citing misconduct against staffShasta County, CA - Shasta County Welcomes State and Federal Election Investigators and Encourages aReview of the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters Office Related ADM Reports:American Democracy Minute - Tarrant County, TX Commissioners Close 92 Polling Places; Convicted CO County Clerk Tina Peters Withdraws from Shasta County, CA Job OfferAmerican Democracy Minute - (2025) Five Years After the 2020 Election, More Election Denier Turmoil in Shasta County, CAAmerican Democracy Minute - (2023) Shasta County, CA Votes to Hand Count Ballots for its 111,000 Voters. Now They Have to Pay for It. Register or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgSubscribe for FREE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most podcasting platforms.#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #ShastaCounty #RiversideCounty #California #ChadBianco

The midterms are just five weeks away. Ballots are already in the mail and in person voting is underway in some states. Meanwhile, the federal government's role in this election is still being hashed out in the courts.This month, the Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to give the U.S. Postal Service greater control over mail in ballots. Then on Friday, it revived a federal citizenship-check system that a lower court had found illegal. And three separate lawsuits have been filed in recent weeks to keep armed federal agents away from polling places.The White House says its push to federalize elections is about protecting the integrity of the vote. But a new NPR, PBS News, and Marist poll found that 75 percent of voters trust their state or local government to run a fair and accurate election.Amid all the false claims and efforts to confuse, how are elections running for the midterms?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Ballots are hitting mailboxes soon and the campaign money is flowing. But where is it coming from and where is it going? In his investigation for the Colorado Times Recorder, reporter Logan M. Davis traces the cashflow funding conservative-backed initiatives and measures that Coloradans will be voting on this November. Earlier this year, host Bree Davies sat down with Logan to learn more about the billionaires, think tanks, and dark money groups involved in this complex network of financial and political power on the right in Colorado.  This episode originally aired on May 4, 2026 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 If you enjoyed this interview with Terri Reifsteck, VP of Destination Branding & Development at Experience Champaign-Urbana, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 28th episode: Denver Film Enjoy Illinois Xcel Energy Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

With just about 40 days 'til the election, the CPR voter guide is here. Ballots go out Friday. Editor Alejandro Alonso Galva helped put it together — with contributions from every corner of the newsroom. Then, Purplish takes a road trip to meet voters in many of the state's congressional districts. 

Elections are approaching quickly and there is a lot to unpack. Plus, we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

A quick overview of the ballot for this coming election and a discussion of lies and misinformation in political ads. Early voting is almost here, and hosts Susan Book and Renee Sekel walk you through everything on your North Carolina ballot this fall from school bonds and three dangerous constitutional amendments to the wildest, most dishonest political ads of the election season. If you live in Wake County or anywhere in North Carolina, this is your crash course on what's actually at stake before you vote. Susan breaks down why local school bonds matter (think failing HVAC systems and mold-closed schools), makes the case for a long-overdue statewide school bond, and walks through the three proposed constitutional amendments on this year's ballot, including a new photo ID requirement and dangerous limits on property and income tax increases that would tie the hands of local government for good. Then Renee digs into why the legislature is rushing these amendments through now, and why, if they pass, they'll be nearly impossible to undo. From there, we turn to the truly unhinged political ads flooding North Carolina airwaves this cycle: a cruel, photoshopped attack on candidate James Galliard, Erin Pare's fabricated outrage over a Dolly Parton tribute, the "Cooper raised taxes" claim that makes no sense at all, and a viral ad about the price of "burger" that has to be seen to be believed. Have thoughts on this episode? Join the conversation and find more ways to get involved at saveourschoolsnc.org. Resources mentioned in this episode: Red Wine and Blue Voter Guide https://go.redwine.blue/ncarolinavg Photo ID Exception Form for Absentee Ballots https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/State_Board_Meeting_Docs/2024-06-26/Photo%20ID%20Exception%20Form/Photo%20ID%20Exception%20Form%20Absentee%2020230623_fillable.pdf League of Women Voters Info Page on Amendments https://my.lwv.org/north-carolina-state/action-alert/three-constitutional-amendments-north-carolinas-2026-ballot (00:35) Sample ballots and key election dates (01:51) Why the school bonds matter (03:59) The case for a statewide school bond (05:58) The three constitutional amendments on your ballot (06:20) Amendment 1: limiting property tax increases (07:15) Amendment 2: capping the state income tax (08:29) Amendment 3: a new photo ID requirement (10:16) Don't skip the judicial races (11:19) Why the legislature wants these amendments locked in now (14:27) Political ad dishonesty, then and now (15:15) A disgustingly cruel attack ad against James Galliard (16:22) Erin Pare's fabricated outrage over Winn Decker  (19:46) The "Cooper raised taxes" claim, debunked (22:28) Mary Ann Insprecker's party-flipping and the $8 "burger" ad (26:03) What you can do before Election Day Advocacy Bites is hosted by Susan Book and Renee Sekel. Learn more and get involved at saveourschoolsnc.org.

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NEW: Send us Your Comments!This Week's Topics:Trump Challenges the UN & Makes Deals 3:00Tump-Xi Summit Produces Stability 9:00Tump will Not Agree to Regulate AI 12:00China Threat is NOT Killer Robots! 13:30Congress: China Behind Anti-Datacenter Efforts 17:00Media Citing Chinese Sources DataCenter Study 19:30China is Building it's own Chips to Beat US! 21:30Trump Plans to Name “AI CZAR” 24:30Should We Put Data Centers on Public Land? 27:00The TRUTH about Why Diesel is $6.00 Gallon!  29:30Ohio to FINALLY Suspend Fuel Tax! 35:00South Korea Funds $20 B Gas Project in TX 39:30US May do Huge LNG Deal with China 41:30POLL: Socialism Isn't that Popular 43:30Dems Ditching Mail-in Ballots 46:30Dems will do ANYTHING to Get Rid of Trump! 54:30Left is Studying MAHA Moms to Change Votes 57:00SCOTUS Approves use of SAVE Database 1:00:00300 DOJ Attorney's Quit! GOOD! 1:05:00200 Election Fraud Arrests 1:10:00Illegals are Exiting US Banking System 1:14:00Paid For Anti-Ice Protests in Austin 1:16:00ICE Officer Assaults up to 647 from 37 1:18:30Houston Schools Lose 21 K Illegal Students 1:21:30760,000 Fake Obamacare Enrollees Cancelled 1:24:00Medicare Over-Paid for Lab Tests for Years 1:28:30MAHA Warns Trump and RFK Jr about mRNA 1:32:00Hacker Group Steals FBI Personnel Files 1:34:30More Hospitals Quit Child Mutilations 1:36:00US Deploys Anti-Drone Lasers in Iran War 1:39:00VIDEO: Be Inspired by NASA's Future! 1:41:00Trump Uses “Pocket Rescission” 1:44:00Hand out our 2026 Election Flyers! 1:47:30Find Locations for Barn Billboards! 1:50:30Support the showView our Podcast and our other videos and news stories at:https://wethepeopleconvention.org/Podcast-Player-PageSend Comments and Suggestions to:info@WethePeopleConvention.org

According to ABC30 and The Associated Press, the California Supreme Court unanimously ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return approximately 650,000 ballots that he seized earlier this year as part of an investigation into alleged voting irregularities stemming from a 2025 special election. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to ABC30 and The Associated Press, the California Supreme Court unanimously ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return approximately 650,000 ballots that he seized earlier this year as part of an investigation into alleged voting irregularities stemming from a 2025 special election. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 WON HOF ballots are officially out!Ryan walks you through this year's Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot, along with some of the new names on the list. Plus, plenty of stats!Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Ryan's Data Archive:Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharingWON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharingOur Sponsors:* Sign up for MyBookie today and use our code VOWNETWORK for access to MyBookie's one of a kind Bet Back Bonus! If your bet hits, you win. If it misses, you'll earn a 100% Refund of up to $500 in Free Play. It's win-win. Get in on the action now at https://www.mybookie.agAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A Utah postal worker has been charged after dumping mail ballots in the trash. The AP's Marcela Sanchez has more.

On Episode 184 of The Alan Sanders Show, Alan covers reaction to Trump's UN comments on Iran, the new House Judiciary Committee report on Special Counsel Jack Smith, Clancy attorney Reddington wants an investigation into the holdout juror, Utah postal employee indicted on throwing away mail-in ballots and Project Vault. We also look into comments made by former VP Kamala Harris on efforts to clean voter rolls, how the media creates their smears and not to believe there is a massive blue wave heading into the midterms. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR, TRUTH Social, TikTok, YouTube and Rumble by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!

“Napatunayan po nila na war, guns, is not the only option of attaining peace and development in our communities.” As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) concludes its historic first parliamentary elections, the region marks a monumental shift from decades of armed conflict to an experiment in democratic self-determination. In this episode, Mindanao State University (Marawi) political science professor Dr. Zainal Kulidtod discusses with Howie Severino how this political project aims to regulate dynasties, dismantle private armies, and deliver good governance for lasting peace. Dr. Kulidtod also talks about his personal experience of growing up in a conflict zone before becoming a leading scholar of the peace process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Kurt Bahr, Republican Election Director for St. Charles County, and Rick Stream, Republican Election Director for St. Louis County, to discuss how local election offices are handling ballot distribution amid ongoing legal battles over Missouri's congressional district maps. Bahr and Stream outline the procedures for handling potentially affected voters, discuss the timeline for potential U.S. Supreme Court action, and detail the urgent need for local poll workers ahead of election day. Mark is later joined by James Shuls, senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute, to discuss his new report finding that Missouri's teacher shortage is localized rather than statewide. Shuls details how overall teacher numbers have increased relative to student enrollment, breaks down the specific subject areas and school districts experiencing recruitment challenges, and outlines targeted policy solutions such as merit pay and loan forgiveness to attract qualified educators to high-need areas.

“Napatunayan po nila na war, guns, is not the only option of attaining peace and development in our communities.” As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) concludes its historic first parliamentary elections, the region marks a monumental shift from decades of armed conflict to an experiment in democratic self-determination. In this episode, Mindanao State University (Marawi) political science professor Dr. Zainal Kulidtod discusses with Howie Severino how this political project aims to regulate dynasties, dismantle private armies, and deliver good governance for lasting peace. Dr. Kulidtod also talks about his personal experience of growing up in a conflict zone before becoming a leading scholar of the peace process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Utah postal worker arrested, accused of destroying ballots -- Dueling "Super El Nino" predictions from national, local weather analysts 

'None of the voters have mentioned this to us yet,' says St Charles County Director of Elections Kurt Bahr regarding the congressional redistricting fight that is currently being decided in court. He says his office is getting approximately 10 people an hour coming in to vote absentee so far. He says if the maps change again after ballots have been sent out, voters have to option to 'spoil' the ballot and return it. If the ballot has been cast, only the races impacted by the map change will be impacted.

Chris and Mike Elam (in for Amy) discuss the ruling from the District Court of Appeals on the Missouri ballot/redistricting; how locked-in is Pres Donald Trump on the upcoming elections?; Casey Jenkerson from WashU's Center for Career Engagement on the use of AI in the job interview process.

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Eryk and John look back at Taiwan's first direct presidential election: the protests and constitutional reforms that made it possible, Lee Teng-hui's controversial visit to Cornell University, and the Chinese missile tests that turned an election campaign into the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis.On March 23, 1996, with two US carrier groups sent to the region and ROC soldiers on alert, more than ten million Taiwanese went to the polls. The leading candidates were incumbent KMT president Lee Teng-hui and the DPP's Peng Ming-min, a veteran democracy activist and former political exile.Held in the shadow of PLA missiles, the election was a landmark in Taiwan's democratization.

NOTE: We know non-Spotify users may not be able to view this from here, but the program is also available on YouTube. Thanks.Eryk and John look back at Taiwan's first direct presidential election: the protests and constitutional reforms that made it possible, Lee Teng-hui's controversial visit to Cornell University, and the Chinese missile tests that turned an election campaign into the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis.On March 23, 1996, with two US carrier groups sent to the region and ROC soldiers on alert, more than ten million Taiwanese went to the polls. The leading candidates were incumbent KMT president Lee Teng-hui and the DPP's Peng Ming-min, a veteran democracy activist and former political exile.Held in the shadow of PLA missiles, the election was a landmark in Taiwan's democratization.

'BradCast' 9/16/2026: The Unthinkable -- The Federal Seizure of Midterm Ballots, with election fraud investigator Richard Hayes Phillips by Progressive Voices

Let's talk about Trump losing at SCOTUS again over midterm ballots….

It's mid-September and we are in the thick of election season. Ballots are going out, early voting is around the corner and many of you are working in coalitions on nonpartisan voter engagement. On this episode, we talk about what election coalitions are, why they're important and best practices for (c)(3)s and (c)(4)s that are in them.  Attorneys for this Episode Susan Finkle Sourlis Quyen Tu Tim Mooney Shownotes Coalition Overview •       Definition of Coalition: Fully separate organizations with common goals, coming together for a set purpose •       Formal and informal coalitions •       Examples of coalition work 4 Principles for (c)(3)s 1.    Uphill and downhill- your organization can only fund what it can do 2.    Tax status stays with the organization, even when it's a part of a coalition 3.    Proper documentation is essential 4.    Be sure you know what hat you're wearing Considerations for c4s •       Only engage in nonpartisan issue advocacy, ballot initiative campaigns, and nonpartisan voting rights campaigns when in coalition with (c)(3)s •       (c)(4)s have unlimited lobbying and may engage in some partisan activity •       A c4s tax status requires a primary purpose – can be achieved by lobbying ballot initiative and nonpartisan voter outreach •       Now the c4 can engage in partisan work outside these coaltion   Online Activity •       Must follow the same rules for (c)(3)s and (c)(4)s when engaging online •       Do your due diligence and know where links, tags, and hashtags go to   Resources ·      The Connection: Guide to Creating and Operating 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, and Political Organizations ·      Comparison of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) Permissible Activities (Factsheet) ·      Navigating the Gray: Tips for working in coalition when the law isn't clear (Factsheet) ·      Coalition Checklist (Guide) ·      501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) Collaboration (Factsheet)

Special Guest: Liz Benichou (@basedinmalibu) Hosts: Matt and Olivia SHOW NOTES Tonight, Matt and Olivia examine the Fulton County dispute over roughly 315,000 early votes from the 2020 election after officials acknowledged that required poll worker signatures were missing from tabulator tapes. The viral clip argues that the certification was unlawful, raising the larger question of what the procedural failure proves and what it does not. Representative Thomas Massie introduces eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, largely centered on war powers and military operations. The House then leaves Washington early, blocking the expected vote and giving both parties another fight over congressional accountability. Federal prosecutors charge Los Angeles area nonprofit figures in schemes allegedly involving millions of dollars intended for homelessness programs. Special guest Liz Benichou joins the conversation as we look at the arrests, the alleged bribes and ghost participants, and California's failure to protect public money meant for people in need. Residents of Piddington, England, stage a nonbinding vote to leave the United Kingdom in protest of plans to house migrants at a nearby military site. A local woman describes her fears about safety, government indifference, and the political backlash facing residents who speak publicly. A campus prank at Columbia asks students to support an invented fraternity while gradually describing openly antisemitic activities. The reactions raise questions about campus activism, hostility toward Jewish students, and the ethics of using deception to expose political attitudes. A viral commentary challenges arguments that excuse women's misconduct through hormones, medication, or social pressure while still demanding equal authority and recognition. The clip opens a wider debate about feminism, personal responsibility, sex differences, and cultural double standards. The Don't Unfriend Me Show is a live conservative news and political commentary podcast hosted tonight by Matt and Olivia Speer. Every weeknight, we break down the biggest stories in politics, government, culture, immigration, free speech, the economy, and current events with live audience interaction and open phone calls. Liz Benichou is the French American voice behind Based in Malibu. A real estate professional and conservative digital creator, she speaks about California politics, public safety, housing, free speech, Jewish identity, antisemitism, Israel, and the cultural differences between California and Texas. Call in: (276) 200-2105 Watch and support: thedumshow.com | linktapgo.com/thedumshow LIVE: Monday-Friday, 7:00-9:00 PM Eastern #TheDUMShow #DontUnfriendMe #Politics #CurrentEvents #ConservativeTalk #PoliticalCommentary #LizBenichou #BasedInMalibu #PeteHegseth #ThomasMassie #LosAngeles #Immigration #AntisemitismBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dum-show--6012883/support.

Pete Alonso mashed his 300th home run at Citi Field and earned a curtain call from fans of his former team. "The Bird's Nest" on Alonso's night, plus a look at their MVO ballots.

Brad Young, KMOX Legal Analyst joins Megan Lynch every Wednesday morning. Today he looks at the verbal dust-up between Alderpersons Sharon Tyus and Rasheen Aldridge and the 7-2 decision from the US Supreme Court on Pres Trump's plan for the US Mail to interfere with delivery of mail-in ballots.

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The Justices won't revive Trump's proposal for the U.S. Postal Service to regulate ballots, as border czar Tom Homan says there's no plan to send ICE to the polls. Plus, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh weighs interest rates, after a worrying inflation report. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-Rob dives into the AI regulation battle, questioning why major technology companies suddenly want Washington involved and arguing that America needs to keep advancing artificial intelligence rather than hand China an technological advantage. -Former federal prosecutor Doug Burns joins Rob to discuss John Brennan's grand-jury subpoena, James Comey, the Lindsey Clancy hung jury and the Supreme Court's mail-ballot ruling before weighing in on unanswered questions surrounding Thomas Crooks and the Butler assassination attempt. Today's podcast is sponsored by : PARAMOUNT PLUS - Don't Miss “MobLand.” All episodes streaming September 18th on Paramount Plus. CALOTREN - Just take Calotren as directed at bedtime and let its collagen-based formula burn fat and maintain muscle while you sleep. Visit http://TopLoss.com/Rob GHOSTBED - I used to think a mattress was just furniture, until I got my GhostBed! GhostBed is offering my audience their lowest prices of the season, plus an extra 10% off. Go to http://GhostBed.com/CARSON and use promo code CARSON RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting http://ReliefFactor.com  EXODUS STRONG - Get the complete Total Body Reset kit, plus their red light face mask system free. Almost $1,600 of value, for $597 . No codes, the discount is already applied at http://ExodusStrong.com/carson 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… Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) You can now WATCH and chat with The Rob Carson Show LIVE on Newsmax's social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Rumble) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Podcasts 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

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump is lashing out at the Supreme Court for rejecting his push to limit mail-in voting.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump is lashing out after the Supreme Court blocked his bid to restrict mail-in voting for the midterms.

The Supreme Court blocks Donald Trump's efforts to limit mail-in ballots in the midterms with none of his handpicked justices arguing in his favor. Plus, the AI giants are begging to be regulated before a potential doomsday scenario.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minnesotans can start casting their ballots in the midterm election this Friday. Absentee ballots will start to be mailed out and voters will also be able to vote absentee in person at certain early voting locations. Two office buildings in downtown St. Paul have a new owner. 375 Jackson Street and 135 5th Street were recently purchased by Florida real estate investor Jamie Rand through his Downtown Revival Trust.The average tenures of Minnesota school board members are shrinking. School board members are serving about half as long as they once did.

September 13, 2026; 9am: New alarms are being raised about what could happen after all the results are counted on Election Night in November. Retired Judge J. Michael Luttig, who served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, joins “The Weekend” to discuss what he is calling the final battle for America's democracy.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbc 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.

Ballots will be in the mail in less than a month, and there are a lot of initiatives for voters to consider – including Proposition 134, which aims to ban trans athletes' participation in girls' sports, and Proposition 135, which would ban doctors from performing any surgery on a child quote “for the purpose of altering biological sex characteristics.” Comedian and sports correspondent Kate McLachlan joins host Bree Davies to parse out the motives behind these measures. Plus, they discuss Wild Tulips, the new sapphic bar coming to Cap Hill, and share their wins and fails of the week! Oh, and if you're a City Cast Denver Neighbor you get a special segment just for members where Bree and Kate reminisce about High Plains Comedy Festival, Denver's music, art, and comedy scenes' rise during the early 2010s, and Colorado audiences' love for local art. Bree talked about Victor Marx' AI-generated photo and the early leaf-peeping season. She also mentioned Erin Lee's appearance on the Defense of Freedom Institute podcast and the Diabolical Lies podcast episode “What Trans Athletes Actually Mean for Women's Sports.” She shared this data on trans people in sports and read a quote from Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. In Bree & Kate's accidental book club corner, Kate talked about reading “A Little Life”; Bree talked about ”Educated” and “American Fantasy”. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! What do you think about the ballot issues targeting trans kids? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this September 11th episode: Blue Sky Plumbing Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

Be protected if you ever have to defend yourself or family, JOIN CCW Safe TODAY! https://lawofselfdefense.com/ccwsafeNo sooner did the US Postal Service finalize its rules for the form and handling of mail-in ballots than unelected, black-robed, tyrannical, inferior, Star Wars-named Federal District Trial Court Judge Indira Talwani issued a preliminary injunction against enforcement of the rule.This was just another in a series of temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions Talwani has issued in this case, with her earlier attempts to obstruct legitimate American elections halted by the Supreme Court itself on the grounds that she had jumped the gun—she was blocking a rule that hadn't even yet been finalized.  Indeed, she attempted to hold the Executive Branch in contempt for even daring to finalize the rule at all!  Even today, her latest injunction prohibits the USPS from even training to enforce the final rule, much less actual enforcement.Talwan's main argument in issuing her injunction is that Congress gives the power to control elections to the states by default, and to Congress to the extent Congress wished to be involved, but not to the Executive Branch. Thus, she claims, Trump's actions regarding mail-in ballots are ultra vires, or unlawful on their face.Trump counters that the USPS rule does nothing to change how states run their elections, nor does it have any impact on whom states qualify or disqualify as voters.  It merely sets standards for ballot envelopes—such as unique bar codes for each-and requires that the states provide the federal government with a list of the names and addresses of the people to whom the ballots are to be sent.It's that latter provision, of course, that is resulting in the tremendous push-back from the Democrats, who cannot exceed 20% in an election in which they do not cheat. Revealing to whom they are sending millions of ballots would expose their fraud, and perhaps expose their conduct as actual violations of federal criminal law—and they can't have THAT! So, with Judge Talwani acting as their champion, they are doing all they can to fight Trump's efforts to ensure the legitimacy of America's mail-in ballots, and thus the political legitimacy of our very Republic.Join me LIVE at Noon ET as I break it all down!Make sure you're ready to win the LEGAL FIGHT that follows the PHYSICAL FIGHT if you're ever compelled to defend yourself or your family from criminal predation. Learn why I am PERSONALLY a member of CCW SAFE, and why YOU SHOULD CONSIDER JOINING, TOO:  https://lawofselfdefense.com/ccwsafeClarence Thomas x 9: Perfect SCOTUS Mugs! https://tinyurl.com/k778wj2kFor complete Medicare guidance, dial (617) 644-0093 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter.All @TheBrancaShow mugs & MORE! https://tinyurl.com/k778wj2kJOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Exclusive Members-only content & perks! Only ~17 cents/day! $5/month! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hn32rfz9 Locals: https://tinyurl.com/yck4w9kfFOUNDING FATHERS SPEED DIAL: Founding Fathers SPEED DIAL: https://tinyurl.com/3f7pc8nzEpisode #1441.

With ballots already landing in mailboxes across the country, a high-stakes legal showdown is taking place behind the scenes: Will your mail-in vote actually be counted, or will last-minute postal rules disrupt the outcome?Michael Steele breaks down the battle over President Trump's controversial USPS executive order and the 13 court proceedings fighting to stop it. As lower court injunctions temporarily hold the line, all eyes turn to the Supreme Court to see if the justices will intervene—or allow established voting protocols to proceed uninterrupted.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, be sure to share it with a friend!

This episode is presented by Create A Video – North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Phil Berger, Jr. will not seek re-election. But he might be trying to stay on the court, in the estimation of Andrew Dunn - the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He's also the author of the book The Change Agent: Pat McCrory's Rise, Reckoning and Legacy. We also cover the latest "conspiracy" surrounding mail-in ballots, and why the state has not tried harder to put a constitutional amendment preserving the right to work on the ballot. Plus, maybe I should consider celebrating Labor Day.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerCheck out my preferred gold & silver company: Revelation Gold GroupHelp support Pete's Walk to End Alzheimers here.All the links to Pete's Prep are free! Plus get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

Popok reports on a new emergency filing to the Supreme Court to try to block Judge Talwani's new Preliminary Injunction to stop Trump from using the Post Office to deny mail-in ballots to voters. Subscribe: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1⁠ Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ Sidebar with Katie Phang: ⁠**https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652**⁠ The Parnas Perspective: ⁠**https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949**⁠ The Intersection with Michael Popok: ⁠**https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274**⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ The Ken Harbaugh Show: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, MS NOW's new characterization of the pivotal Texas Senate race and the Republican campaign to scare their way back to power. And Sen. Richard Blumenthal on his stunning whistleblower report alleging the postal service is defying court orders on voting by mail. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.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.