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Politico reports that Republicans now think they're seriously doomed in the midterms. One GOP operative offers this truly astonishing quote about Donald Trump's effect on the party: “We're preparing for the bottom to fall out.” Republicans are fretting that Democrats have a real chance of winning Senate and House races in states and districts that Trump won by double digits. Another Trump ally laments that he won't admit he lost the Iran war and is caught in a “classic escalation trap” with no way out. In short, Republicans think Trump is in collapse. And yet...we don't think Democrats are close to putting this away. So we talked to Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg. He argues that the GOP panic is in sync with what public polls do show about the Senate races and discusses other problems the GOP faces (like the coming reinstatement of Trump's tariffs). He also ponders what could still go wrong, urging Democrats to address potential pitfalls—their too-small lead in the generic ballot matchup and their lack of a concrete agenda to close out the home stretch.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump lost his temper with a reporter on Tuesday after she pressed him on why Iran is continuing to fight. In barely-concealed anger, he ripped her organization as “fake” and insisted Iran “desperately” wants to make a deal. But of course, that only revealed the line of questioning to be absolutely correct: Iran is not desperate, and he really does not know how to force Iran's hand or get out of this disaster. Meanwhile, Politico reports that GOP anxiety is growing about how the Iran war will hurt the party in the midterms. Politico sums up the GOP attitude with the word “bleak,” noting that Republicans are “distressed” about the war's political impact, with one calling this a “quagmire.” We talked to former State Department official Marie Harf. We discuss the deeper reasons Trump is so stuck, what Iran has come to understand about Trump, how Republicans screwed themselves by giving Trump a blank check, and why only a Democratic Congress might be able to extricate us from this fiasco. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry is here for his first update of the day. The Brewers made a few mistakes to help the Mets win 4-0. Luis Robert Jr. is Kirkland Yoenis Cespedes. JT Realmuto's baserunning blunder cost the Phillies against the Dodgers and the Marlins turned a triple play. John Harbaugh chimed in on Cam Skattebo's backflip. ESPN and NFL Network layoffs continued yesterday and JJ Watt blamed Pat McAfee while on his show.

Donald Trump is cratering in several new polls: They have his approval at an average of 22 points underwater. That's just abysmal. Indeed, as CNN's Harry Enten notes in a striking on-air analysis, it's a “record” and “the worst this century,” worse than both George W. Bush and Barack Obama at similar points in their second terms, which produced midterm wipeouts. And Enten points out that Trump is 45 points underwater with independents, also a new record. Enten concludes: “These are horrible numbers!” And yet there are numerous signs that Democrats are not converting this into quite the midterm edge they need. So we talked to veteran Democratic strategist Christina Reynolds. We discuss why the Democratic advantage is insufficient as of now, what's really making that happen, how to turn it around, and why Trump's awful numbers will likely prove impossible for the GOP to outrun in the end.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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During his prime-time speech dissembling endlessly about our elections, Donald Trump raged at news organizations for refusing to carry him live. Then his Homeland Security secretary also smeared the media, a sign Trump's fury continues to deepen. We think this means Trump fully expects news organizations to help him amplify his lies about our elections to sow distrust in them. As we discuss in this episode, his speech revealed that he's plainly mulling an effort to rig the midterms, and sowing that distrust is key to it. A funny thing, though: Fox News explicitly declined to endorse his claims and refrained from carrying his DHS secretary. And according to Fox sources, insiders were dismayed to hear Trump obsessing over our elections, thought it was bad politics for the GOP, and even worried it was bad for business given post-2020 litigation against Fox. We talked to Harvard political scientist Ryan Enos, who explains how Trump is telegraphing an authoritarian plot to corrupt the elections, why the assaults on the media are central to that, and what we must see in response from Democrats and the American people. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 257 of the Transition Drill podcast explores combat injury, military transition, and rebuilding purpose for veterans and first responders navigating life after service. You'll hear Geoffrey Quevedo on surviving a devastating IED blast in Afghanistan, and what it takes to build a meaningful life after losing the career and identity you thought would last forever.Geoffrey, a former Army Specialist, enlisted with one goal in mind. He wanted to serve as a 19D Cavalry Scout, deploy to combat, and earn his place alongside the soldiers he admired. After growing up in California working alongside his family, he entered the Army in 2010, completed One Station Unit Training at Fort Knox, arrived at Fort Drum, and was quickly deployed to Afghanistan. Just eight months into that deployment, Geoffrey stepped in to accompany his partner while clearing an IED-making compound. A hidden explosive changed his life in an instant, leaving him with catastrophic injuries that ultimately resulted in the loss of his left arm and lower leg.The conversation goes far beyond the battlefield. Geoffrey shares the physical and emotional reality of Walter Reed, more than 40 surgeries, rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury recovery, learning to use prosthetics, and the difficult moment he realized he would never return to combat. Instead of allowing that loss to define him, he focused on finding a new mission. After medically transitioning from the Army, he remained in Southern California for continued treatment, rebuilt his life through adaptive running and soccer, volunteered in his community, became a motivational speaker, and now mentors and encourages other amputees through organizations including the Challenge Athletes Foundation. Throughout the conversation, Geoffrey's humor, resilience, and refusal to live in regret reveal what real perseverance looks like when service ends but purpose doesn't. Veterans, first responders, and anyone facing a life-changing setback will find practical perspective, honesty, and hope in his story.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comSPONSORS:GRND Collective: Premium, veteran-owned sportswear built for those who show up, outwork the excuses, and give 100%. Score 15% off your order at thegrndcollective.com using promo code TRANSITION15 at checkoutBlue Line Roasting: Premium, law-enforcement-owned coffee roasted to fuel the shift. A portion of every order directly supports law enforcement families facing line-of-duty injury or loss. Save 10% at bluelineroasting.com with promo code Transition10Frontline Optics: Premium eyewear founded by a firefighter and built to withstand the job. Every single purchase helps support the First Responders Children's Foundation, serving families who've paid the ultimate price. Save 10% off your pair at frontlineoptics.com using promo code Transition10

New Report Says The Lakers Are Ready To Trade Bronny James, Fox Sports Radio Host Explains Why LeBron James Was Never Accepted Like Kobe Bryant, Viral Clip Shows LeBron James Getting Clamped By UPS Driver, Jamie Foxx And JR Smith Blast Byron Scott Over LeBron Comments Go to https://kachava.com and use code DREAMERS for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During his prime-time speech dissembling endlessly about our elections, Donald Trump raged at news organizations for refusing to carry him live. Then his Homeland Security secretary also smeared the media, a sign Trump's fury continues to deepen. We think this means Trump fully expects news organizations to help him amplify his lies about our elections to sow distrust in them. As we discuss in this episode, his speech revealed that he's plainly mulling an effort to rig the midterms, and sowing that distrust is key to it. A funny thing, though: Fox News explicitly declined to endorse his claims and refrained from carrying his DHS secretary. And according to Fox sources, insiders were dismayed to hear Trump obsessing over our elections, thought it was bad politics for the GOP, and even worried it was bad for business given post-2020 litigation against Fox. We talked to Harvard political scientist Ryan Enos, who explains how Trump is telegraphing an authoritarian plot to corrupt the elections, why the assaults on the media are central to that, and what we must see in response from Democrats and the American people. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig and Willie debate the maturity of Cam Skattebo following a viral backflip video that risked his recovery from a catastrophic leg injury. They reflect on strict parenting values, the emotional impact of music, and the shifting public persona of Tom Brady. The discussion also touches on the responsibility of sports analysts to address social issues. 01:40 - Radio Caller Meritocracy 04:55 - Parenting and Respect 11:18 - Cam Skattebo Backflip Drama 16:10 - Ryan Clark Analysis Discussion 22:00 - Emotional Power of Music 28:10 - Nick Newell Submission Story 35:40 - Giants and Ravens Run Game 43:50 - Tom Brady's Public Persona

We hoped to have legendary Blast Hall of Fame head coach Kenny Cooper on right after England won its way […] The post Blast Hall of Fame head coach Kenny Cooper returns to Baltimore to talk World Cup, England, Pele, Messi and agony of defeat with Nestor first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Drew Butler and Steak Shapiro critique the underwhelming World Cup final halftime performances by Justin Bieber and Madonna on the Steakhouse. They also discuss the Atlanta Hawks' draft history and celebrate the offensive resurgence of Austin Riley and Drake Baldwin for the Braves. The conversation concludes with a look at the extreme heat at Truist Park and a teaser for an upcoming marriage conflict story. 01:00 - World Cup Halftime Critique 04:45 - Hawks Draft History 07:31 - Braves Weekend Highlights 10:12 - Truist Park Heat

July 19, 2026; 9am: More than two dozen House Democrats met this week for a closed-door strategy session to map out how they would respond if President Trump tried to interfere in this year's midterms. House Democrats have told MS NOW that one fear they have is that Trump could be using the Save America Act as a pretext, and if the legislation fails, Trump could declare a state of emergency to make electoral rule changes. Congressman Joe Morelle of New York, who organized the meeting with House Democrats, joins “The Weekend” along with Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward. 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.

Original air date: February 2, 2026 With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! After The New York Times reported that President Trump has backtracked on a major demand he'd made on Harvard University, he spiraled out of control in three wild tirades. He angrily insisted on a correction from the Times, and levied unhinged new threats against Harvard, demanding a new billion-dollar extortion payment while calling for the university's criminal prosecution. Harvard officials clearly leaked word of Trump's backtracking to humiliate him at a moment of political weakness. It worked: Trump appeared panicked and weak as he fired off half-cocked threats. Which raises a question: Why don't more institutions grasp that standing firm against Trump is the only way? We talked to Ryan Enos, a Harvard political scientist who has long argued for a strong stand. He explains the internal politics at Harvard leading to its current posture, why this fight's outcome has broader significance amid our slide into authoritarianism, and what the prospects are for Harvard holding firm. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original air date: February 2, 2026 With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! After The New York Times reported that President Trump has backtracked on a major demand he'd made on Harvard University, he spiraled out of control in three wild tirades. He angrily insisted on a correction from the Times, and levied unhinged new threats against Harvard, demanding a new billion-dollar extortion payment while calling for the university's criminal prosecution. Harvard officials clearly leaked word of Trump's backtracking to humiliate him at a moment of political weakness. It worked: Trump appeared panicked and weak as he fired off half-cocked threats. Which raises a question: Why don't more institutions grasp that standing firm against Trump is the only way? We talked to Ryan Enos, a Harvard political scientist who has long argued for a strong stand. He explains the internal politics at Harvard leading to its current posture, why this fight's outcome has broader significance amid our slide into authoritarianism, and what the prospects are for Harvard holding firm. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original air date: February 2, 2026 With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! After The New York Times reported that President Trump has backtracked on a major demand he'd made on Harvard University, he spiraled out of control in three wild tirades. He angrily insisted on a correction from the Times, and levied unhinged new threats against Harvard, demanding a new billion-dollar extortion payment while calling for the university's criminal prosecution. Harvard officials clearly leaked word of Trump's backtracking to humiliate him at a moment of political weakness. It worked: Trump appeared panicked and weak as he fired off half-cocked threats. Which raises a question: Why don't more institutions grasp that standing firm against Trump is the only way? We talked to Ryan Enos, a Harvard political scientist who has long argued for a strong stand. He explains the internal politics at Harvard leading to its current posture, why this fight's outcome has broader significance amid our slide into authoritarianism, and what the prospects are for Harvard holding firm. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Trump primetime speech, Britain will have a new PM, recommendations for a public Alzheimer's drug plan, and the World Cup wraps up this weekend. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Original air date: April 17, 2026 With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! In today's episode, George Conway argues that as improbable as it might seem right now, congressional Republicans will ultimately decide they have no choice but to remove Donald Trump from office before his term ends. Conway, the former GOP lawyer-turned-Trump-critic, is ⁠running for Congress as a Democrat⁠. One of his ads ⁠is a montage of all the horrors⁠ that Trump has unleashed, followed by Conway's promise to be a different kind of Congressman in response. In our conversation, Conway explains why he thinks Republicans will eventually decide Trump has to go and talks about how he'll push for impeachment immediately if elected. Conway also lays out an accountability agenda that includes impeaching many cabinet officials, criminal referrals for high-level Trump administration officials, and extensive other reforms designed to prevent anything like this from ever happening again.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NEW! Little Big Affirmations Deck for Kids: Check it out.   Click here to Shop Affirmation Decks, Oracle Decks, and more! Use Promo code: RCPODCAST20 for 20% off your first order!   Today's Power Affirmation: I rock out to knock my blocks out.   Today's Oracle of Motivation: When you get stuck at a creative roadblock, move your sexy body and get your juices flowing. Creating motion in your body releases emotional blocks that may halt your progress. Blast your favorite music and wiggle those booty cheeks. Bust out your neon headband and yoga mat, and stretch out your meat suit. Jump your partner's bones and get your boogie on. When you rock the fuck out, you knock your creative blocks out. Shake, rattle, and roll.   Designed to Motivate Your Creative Maniac Mind The 60-Second Power Affirmations Podcast is designed to help you focus, affirm your visions, and harness the power within your creative maniac mind! Join us every Monday and Thursday for a new 60-second power affirmation followed by a blast of oracle motivation from the Universe (+ a quick breathing meditation). It's time to take off your procrastination diaper and share your musings with the world!   For more musings, visit RageCreate.com     Leave a Review & Share! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “Listen on Apple Podcasts” on the left-hand side under the picture. Scroll down under “Ratings & Reviews” & click “Write A Review” Leave an honest review. You're awesome!  

Original air date: April 17, 2026 With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! In today's episode, George Conway argues that as improbable as it might seem right now, congressional Republicans will ultimately decide they have no choice but to remove Donald Trump from office before his term ends. Conway, the former GOP lawyer-turned-Trump-critic, is ⁠running for Congress as a Democrat⁠. One of his ads ⁠is a montage of all the horrors⁠ that Trump has unleashed, followed by Conway's promise to be a different kind of Congressman in response. In our conversation, Conway explains why he thinks Republicans will eventually decide Trump has to go and talks about how he'll push for impeachment immediately if elected. Conway also lays out an accountability agenda that includes impeaching many cabinet officials, criminal referrals for high-level Trump administration officials, and extensive other reforms designed to prevent anything like this from ever happening again.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original air date: April 17, 2026 With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! In today's episode, George Conway argues that as improbable as it might seem right now, congressional Republicans will ultimately decide they have no choice but to remove Donald Trump from office before his term ends. Conway, the former GOP lawyer-turned-Trump-critic, is ⁠running for Congress as a Democrat⁠. One of his ads ⁠is a montage of all the horrors⁠ that Trump has unleashed, followed by Conway's promise to be a different kind of Congressman in response. In our conversation, Conway explains why he thinks Republicans will eventually decide Trump has to go and talks about how he'll push for impeachment immediately if elected. Conway also lays out an accountability agenda that includes impeaching many cabinet officials, criminal referrals for high-level Trump administration officials, and extensive other reforms designed to prevent anything like this from ever happening again.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bru Bruthas Episode 89: After the Rare! Today we talk about our aftermath from the Rare Beer Picnic the past weekend. Spoiler it was a Blast!! #MinnesotaBreweries #Minnesorabeers #beersofminnesota #MoorheadMN #Beerstagram #Beer #Beerandfriends #Beersofinstagram #BruBruthas #Drinklikeakraken #Whatitbruboo #rRarebeerpicnic #junkyeadbrewing #craftbeer #Beersofinstgram #Beerstagram For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com – Or message us at – Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX - Access past BruBruthas Episodes - https://brubruthas.podbean.com/ or now on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@shannonAllan-v3m https://brubruthaspodcast.com/ Check out our merchandise store!!! https://my-store-fd2618.creator-spring.com/     #gfbs #gfbestsource #beertalk #brewsandviews #craftbeerchat #hoppyhour #beerloversunite #sudssquad #tastethetap #beergeeksunite #brewingpassion #pintsandpods #brubruthas #certifiedloversofbeer #drinklikeakraken #beerisculture @brubruthas

Host: Coach Guest: John Livingston Air date: Jul 15, 2026

Original air date: June 1, 2026 With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! Former attorney general Pam Bondi testified behind closed doors Friday about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. She effectively ⁠let it be known⁠ that Todd Blanche, now acting AG, has been responsible for this debacle, ⁠creating a new inquiry⁠ for Democrats to pursue that will be fraught for Trump. Bondi also ⁠went mum⁠ on how Trump instructed her to handle the Epstein files, basically declining to back Trump's spin that he was pro-transparency, raising still more questions for Democrats to pursue. Meanwhile, Trump's sinking approval, Iran debacle, ballroom and slush fund are fracturing Trumpworld and the GOP: One Republican ⁠told⁠ The Atlantic that he has “lame-ducked himself.” We talked to historian Nicole Hemmer, author of ⁠several books⁠ ⁠about the right⁠. We discuss why the Epstein scandal continues to fracture the MAGA movement, the deeper reasons for Trump's weakening hold on the GOP, and why MAGA will go into deep turmoil once Trump passes from the scene.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original air date: June 1, 2026 With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! Former attorney general Pam Bondi testified behind closed doors Friday about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. She effectively ⁠let it be known⁠ that Todd Blanche, now acting AG, has been responsible for this debacle, ⁠creating a new inquiry⁠ for Democrats to pursue that will be fraught for Trump. Bondi also ⁠went mum⁠ on how Trump instructed her to handle the Epstein files, basically declining to back Trump's spin that he was pro-transparency, raising still more questions for Democrats to pursue. Meanwhile, Trump's sinking approval, Iran debacle, ballroom and slush fund are fracturing Trumpworld and the GOP: One Republican ⁠told⁠ The Atlantic that he has “lame-ducked himself.” We talked to historian Nicole Hemmer, author of ⁠several books⁠ ⁠about the right⁠. We discuss why the Epstein scandal continues to fracture the MAGA movement, the deeper reasons for Trump's weakening hold on the GOP, and why MAGA will go into deep turmoil once Trump passes from the scene.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original air date: June 1, 2026 With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! Former attorney general Pam Bondi testified behind closed doors Friday about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. She effectively ⁠let it be known⁠ that Todd Blanche, now acting AG, has been responsible for this debacle, ⁠creating a new inquiry⁠ for Democrats to pursue that will be fraught for Trump. Bondi also ⁠went mum⁠ on how Trump instructed her to handle the Epstein files, basically declining to back Trump's spin that he was pro-transparency, raising still more questions for Democrats to pursue. Meanwhile, Trump's sinking approval, Iran debacle, ballroom and slush fund are fracturing Trumpworld and the GOP: One Republican ⁠told⁠ The Atlantic that he has “lame-ducked himself.” We talked to historian Nicole Hemmer, author of ⁠several books⁠ ⁠about the right⁠. We discuss why the Epstein scandal continues to fracture the MAGA movement, the deeper reasons for Trump's weakening hold on the GOP, and why MAGA will go into deep turmoil once Trump passes from the scene.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Block Blast got pulled from Google Play, and everyone assumed it was catastrophic. It wasn't — DAU dipped from about 56M to 50M and stabilized. The real story is much more interesting: Block Blast has hit its scale ceiling on the core game, and their answer is to quietly turn the app into a games portal.Jakub Remiar flies solo for a single-game Review Radar update on Block Blast, six months on from the original deep-dive. He covers the takedown's actual impact (minimal, and DAU had already peaked in March), the massive UA downscale (from ~30,000 creatives and 1.5M downloads/day in December to ~5,000 creatives and ~600K/day now — a downscale, not a decline), the arrival of Block Blast's first real competitor (Color Block Combo Blast from Chinese studio Flyers Technology, growing fast but on tier-2/tier-3 traffic with almost no US DAU), and the pivot that matters most: "More Games" has moved from a hidden settings menu into a full main-menu button, now housing eight fully-fledged games (Fruit Merge, Mahjong, Sudoku, and more) — the same playbook as the no-wifi offline-games portals. Plus Sensor Tower's ad-revenue estimate (~$22M/month, ahead of Vita Mahjong) and the standing Jakub-vs-Felix bet on whether Block Blast ever passes Garena Free Fire.The read: don't sleep on this game. The core has peaked, but the winter blitz is probably coming — and the portal play is the real evolution.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Revisiting Block Blast — six months on01:30 The takedown — how much damage did it actually do?03:00 The first real competitor arrives05:30 Why the competitor isn't a real threat (yet)07:00 The massive UA downscale — 30K creatives to 5K10:09 The pivot — "More Games" hits the main menu14:00 $22M/month in ads and the Garena Free Fire bet17:00 Has Block Blast peaked, or is the winter blitz coming?Potensus is a premium ad network built by people who've actually been on both sides of this industry - game publishers, agencies, and successful exits. They get it.Here's the thing - Potensus has direct deals with Amazon, Apple, Coca-Cola, Vodafone. Not programmatic. Direct. Those budgets land in your game at premium CPMs, no middleman tax.And they handle everything with their in-house team. PLUS they're partnered with PlayableMaker WINK WINK - so they'll take a brand's YouTube video or a static banner and actually turn it into a playable ad or rewarded video. Proper interactive format, built for gaming inventory. Brands getting a gaming-native creative, publishers getting higher CPMs. Everyone wins.Head to potensus.com to get started or check their creative portfolio here https://vimeo.com/showcase/12093300?fl=so&fe=fs---------------------------------------This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let's not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously.Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-3bckldvr8-8PXvzciMWdheOzED9hq0SA---------------------------------------Matej LancaricUser Acquisition & Creatives Consultant⁠https://lancaric.meFelix BrabergAd monetization consultant⁠https://www.felixbraberg.comJakub RemiarGame design consultant⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar---------------------------------------Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it!Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple!Please share feedback and comments - matej@lancaric.me

With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! Original air date: June 22, 2026 Donald Trump's war with Iran is making it clear this presidency could have much worse long-term consequences than we expected. Yet Trump is spending his nights indulging his crazed obsessions. In one ⁠early-morning tirade⁠, he raged about “fools” who criticize his Iran fiasco, calling them “bad people” and “stupid.” In another, he ⁠fulminated at length⁠ about his ballroom. He's posting ⁠updates⁠ on the gilding of statues and ⁠images⁠ of himself on international magazine covers. The gap between the gravity of the moment on one side and his trivial megalomania on the other is jarring. We talked to economist Paul Krugman, who has been ⁠writing really well on his Substack⁠ about ⁠both sides⁠ ⁠of this divide⁠. He goes big-picture, detailing the signs that we're a country in decline, why other countries are looking toward a post-American world, and why it's shocking that we put up with his worsening megalomania and nonstop desecration of our republic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original air date: June 22, 2026 With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! Donald Trump's war with Iran is making it clear this presidency could have much worse long-term consequences than we expected. Yet Trump is spending his nights indulging his crazed obsessions. In one ⁠early-morning tirade⁠, he raged about “fools” who criticize his Iran fiasco, calling them “bad people” and “stupid.” In another, he ⁠fulminated at length⁠ about his ballroom. He's posting ⁠updates⁠ on the gilding of statues and ⁠images⁠ of himself on international magazine covers. The gap between the gravity of the moment on one side and his trivial megalomania on the other is jarring. We talked to economist Paul Krugman, who has been ⁠writing really well on his Substack⁠ about ⁠both sides⁠ ⁠of this divide⁠. He goes big-picture, detailing the signs that we're a country in decline, why other countries are looking toward a post-American world, and why it's shocking that we put up with his worsening megalomania and nonstop desecration of our republic. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! Original air date: June 22, 2026 Donald Trump's war with Iran is making it clear this presidency could have much worse long-term consequences than we expected. Yet Trump is spending his nights indulging his crazed obsessions. In one ⁠early-morning tirade⁠, he raged about “fools” who criticize his Iran fiasco, calling them “bad people” and “stupid.” In another, he ⁠fulminated at length⁠ about his ballroom. He's posting ⁠updates⁠ on the gilding of statues and ⁠images⁠ of himself on international magazine covers. The gap between the gravity of the moment on one side and his trivial megalomania on the other is jarring. We talked to economist Paul Krugman, who has been ⁠writing really well on his Substack⁠ about ⁠both sides⁠ ⁠of this divide⁠. He goes big-picture, detailing the signs that we're a country in decline, why other countries are looking toward a post-American world, and why it's shocking that we put up with his worsening megalomania and nonstop desecration of our republic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garrett Chaffin-Quiray and Ed Rosa worry about a surprisingly grim, historically successful bargain that demands a young person trade their body, future, and identity for a small town's idea of glory.This is part of a series that overlaps with, and extends, Brian Raftery's 2020 book “Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen”. Screenings include: “Following” (Christopher Nolan, 1998), “Varsity Blues” (Brian Robbins, 1999), “The Blair Witch Project” (Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez, 1999), “The Matrix” (The Wachowskis, 1999), “Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace” (George Lucas, 1999), “South Park - Bigger, Longer and Uncut” (Trey Parker, 1999), “Free Enterprise” (Robert Meyer Burnett, 1999), “Eyes Wide Shut” (Stanely Kubrick, 1999), “Twin Falls Idaho” (Michael Polish, 1999), “American Beauty” (Sam Mendes, 1999), “Three Kings” (David O. Russell, 1999), “Boys Don't Cry” (Kimberly Peirce, 1999), “Topsy-Turvy” (Mike Leigh, 1999), “Magnolia” (Paul Thomas Anderson, 1999), and “Wadd: The Life & Times of John C. Holmes” (Cass Paley, 1998).***Referenced media:“The Real World” (Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray, 1992-2017)“Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream” (1990) by H.G. Bissinger“Friday Night Lights” (Peter Berg, 2004)“Friday Night Lights” (Jason Katims, 2006-2011)“Against the Grain” (Michael Pavone and Dave Alan Johnson, 1993)“I Can't Believe I Did the Whole Team” (John T. Bone, 1994)“Dazed and Confused” (Richard Linklater, 1993)“American Graffiti” (George Lucas, 1973)“The State” (Kevin Allison, Michael Ian Black, Robert Ben Garant, Todd Holoubek, Michael Patrick Jann, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Thomas Lennon, Joe Lo Truglio, Ken Marino, Michael Showalter, and David Wain, 1994-1995)“Beavis and Butt-Head” (Mike Judge, 1993-1997)“Liquid Television” (Japhet Asher, 1991-1995)“Total Request Live” (Tony DiSanto and Carson Daly, 1998-2008)“Dawson's Creek” (Kevin Williamson, 1993-2003)“Top Gun” (Tony Scott, 1986)“The Water Boy” (Frank Coraci, 1998)“I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” (Danny Cannon, 1998)“She's All That” (Robert Iscove, 1999)“Blast from the Past” (Hugh Wilson, 1999)“Jawbreaker” (Darren Stein, 1999)“Cruel Intentions” (Roger Kumble, 1999)“The Rage: Carrie 2” (Katt Shea, 1999)“10 Things I Hate About You” (Gil Junger, 1999)“The Full Monty” (Peter Cattaneo, 1997)Audio quotation:“Varsity Blues” (Brian Robbins, 1999), including “Run to Touchdown” by Mark Isham, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcZFSpYGNRk&list=RDvcZFSpYGNRk&start_radio=1; “My Hero” (1998) written by Dave Grohl, Pat Smear, and Nate Mendel, and performed by Foo Fighters; “Nice Guys Finish Last” (1999) written and performed by Green Day; “Hot For Teacher” (1984) written and performed by Van Halen“MTV Bumper - Moon Man” (1981) written and performed by Jonathan Elias and John Petersen, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqPBUrXgrTw“Whole Lotta Love” (1969) written by John Bonham, Willie Dixon, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant, and performed by Led Zeppelin, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQmmM_qwG4k&list=RDHQmmM_qwG4k&start_radio=1“When You Wish Upon a Star” (1985) written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington, and arranged by John Debney, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayRlrAtnmlY“1999” (2018) written by Charlotte Aitchison, Jonnali Parmenius, Oscar Holter, Troye Sivan, Brett McLaughlin, and Max Martin, and performed by Charlie XCX and Troye Sivan, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYVtjAInQY0&list=PLQl1_YXgq4hjhZwnlRPMF-Z9aXe89WZAn&index=1“1999” (1982) written and performed by Prince, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rblt2EtFfC4&list=RDrblt2EtFfC4&start_radio=1“Millenium” (1998) written by Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers, Leslie Bricusse, and John Barry, and performed by Robbie Williams, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcWOviMI6Lk&list=RDxcWOviMI6Lk&start_radio=1 

The party makes a gruesome discovery at the train station stop. Email us your questions at: FreelanceHeroismPodcast@gmail.com Visit Freelance Heroism on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/freelanceheroism/ We have a Patreon! Any support you can provide goes toward us giving you a better podcast listening experience: https://www.patreon.com/Freelance_heroism Check out Deece's webcomic! http://www.1d4rounds.com/ Find the cast on BlueSky: Deece: https://bsky.app/profile/roguist.bsky.social Rae: https://bsky.app/profile/raedrie.bsky.social You can find our gameplay videos on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6TwfLOFsl192ExdAugebgg/ You can check out our web page here: https://rss.com/podcasts/freelancehero/ Intro theme is Waltz op. 64 no 2 in c-sharp minor composed by Frédéric Chopin and performed by Olga Gurevich. License: The song is permitted for commercial use under license public domain, non copyrighted. http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Big developments on the immigration front: First, ICE killed a 52-year-old undocumented immigrant in Texas this week. ICE's account was already suspect. But now a representative for the man's family says that the three other men driving with him—who are likely witnesses to the killing—are getting pressured to self-deport in a potential effort to silence them. That's utterly damning. Second, Politico reports that a key piece of Trump's deportation agenda—detentions without bond—has now lost in court a staggering 15,000 times. And get this: A majority of Trump-appointed judges who have considered the policy have rejected it. These things are related: The mounting lawlessness on many fronts is alienating even Trump judges. We talked to New Republic staff writer Melissa Gira Grant, author of a good piece on the Texas shooting. We discuss why it's essential to focus on this one killing, why Trump judges turning against him constitute a vulnerability for his agenda, and why the American people can't get complacent, now that he's trying to deport huge numbers a lot more quietly.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dukes and Zeno criticize WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for canceling a high-profile interview with Dan Patrick to reportedly practice golf. They discuss the league's struggle to manage the massive popularity of Caitlin Clark and compare Engelbert's leadership to former commissioners like David Stern and Paul Tagliabue. 01:03 - Engelbert Skips Dan Patrick 05:41 - Dan Patrick Reacts 10:03 - Growing The WNBA 13:10 - Atlanta Braves Preview

Big developments on the immigration front: First, ICE killed a 52-year-old undocumented immigrant in Texas this week. ICE's account was already suspect. But now a representative for the man's family says that the three other men driving with him—who are likely witnesses to the killing—are getting pressured to self-deport in a potential effort to silence them. That's utterly damning. Second, Politico reports that a key piece of Trump's deportation agenda—detentions without bond—has now lost in court a staggering 15,000 times. And get this: A majority of Trump-appointed judges who have considered the policy have rejected it. These things are related: The mounting lawlessness on many fronts is alienating even Trump judges. We talked to New Republic staff writer Melissa Gira Grant, author of a good piece on the Texas shooting. We discuss why it's essential to focus on this one killing, why Trump judges turning against him constitute a vulnerability for his agenda, and why the American people can't get complacent, now that he's trying to deport huge numbers a lot more quietly.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD HERO CHANGED SUPERHERO MOVIES FOREVER! With Spider-Man: Brand New Day swinging into theaters soon and the MCU racing toward Avengers: Doomsday, Paige Kimsey & Jackie Bonsignore experience Spider-Man (2002) for the first time watching, revisiting the Sam Raimi classic that launched the modern superhero movie era. From Peter Parker's unforgettable origin and the legendary upside-down kiss to the terrifying Green Goblin mirror scene, Bonesaw McGraw, and the emotional finale, this Spider-Man (2002) reaction celebrates one of Marvel's most iconic films and the legacy that continues to inspire every new era of Spider-Man. Spider-Man (2002) Reaction (Full Length Watch Along): / thereelrejects The best businesses aren't built in boardrooms. They're built by people who just started. Free trial at https://www.SHOPIFY.com/rejects In this Spider-Man (2002) reaction, Marvel movie reaction, and review, Paige & Jackie experience Sam Raimi's (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Evil Dead) groundbreaking superhero classic starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker / Spider-Man (The Great Gatsby, Seabiscuit), Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn / Green Goblin (Poor Things, The Lighthouse), Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson (Bring It On, Civil War), James Franco as Harry Osborn (127 Hours, Pineapple Express), J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson (Whiplash, Invincible), Cliff Robertson as Uncle Ben (Charly, Escape from L.A.), Rosemary Harris as Aunt May (The Gift, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead), and Macho Man Randy Savage as Bonesaw McGraw (WWE Hall of Fame, Ready to Rumble). Featuring unforgettable moments like Peter's spider bite, "With great power comes great responsibility," the Bonesaw wrestling match, Spider-Man's first swing through New York City, the iconic upside-down kiss, the chilling Green Goblin mirror scene, the Queensboro Bridge showdown, and the emotional final battle, Spider-Man (2002) forever changed comic book movies. With anticipation building for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Paige & Jackie revisit the film that launched one of cinema's most beloved superhero franchises and continues to inspire every Spider-Man story that followed. Follow Jackie Bonsignore: https://www.instagram.com/jackiebonsignore/ Follow Paige Kimsey https://www.instagram.com/paige.popcorn?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the NATO summit on Wednesday, Donald Trump lashed out wildly at, well, everyone in sight. He threatened more war with Iran. He angrily vowed to cut off all trade with Spain. He hinted again at stealing Greenland. There were many other pratfalls. Amid all this, a Danish journalist had an extraordinary confrontation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, asking him point blank: What does sitting next to Trump and praising him while he viciously attacks allies, threatens to take whole countries by conquest, and unleashes wildly destructive trade wars do to your “self-respect”? In an understated way, it was a crushing takedown of Trump, treating him as a ludicrous, sidelined figure while essentially saying: All that matters is how the rest of us react to this lunatic. We talked to foreign policy expert Elizabeth Saunders. She explains how deep and lasting Trump's damage to the alliance will be, how our NATO allies are quietly managing Trump with flattery until he's gone, and how they're even trying to “de-Americanize”—that is, move on into the future without us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday – We talk; TikTok for Baristas, cold water that's not cold, selling World Cup tickets, living in a motel, coking steaks and worst smells. Judy from Life Imaging joins us to talk about saving lives. Attorney Glenn Klausman plays Santa Klausman for Colbert Court. Rauce Thoughts on throwing away his bong. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the opening hour of today's show, Carl and Mark debate the decision to pull Jared Jones from a perfect game against the Braves and explore the impact of pitch counts on baseball history. They also evaluate Trae Young's cryptic social media posts following his trade to the Wizards and discuss the leadership structure within the Falcons front office. 01:50 - Live At The Brewhouse 05:15 - Jared Jones Perfect Game 09:00 - Pitcher Injury Management Debate 13:25 - Michael Penix Jr Highlights 18:10 - Trae Young Wizards Trade 23:00 - Evaluating Trae Young Legacy 30:35 - Falcons Front Office Discussion 35:30 - Matt Ryan Front Office Role 40:45 - Organizational Patience And Coaching

At the NATO summit on Wednesday, Donald Trump lashed out wildly at, well, everyone in sight. He threatened more war with Iran. He angrily vowed to cut off all trade with Spain. He hinted again at stealing Greenland. There were many other pratfalls. Amid all this, a Danish journalist had an extraordinary confrontation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, asking him point blank: What does sitting next to Trump and praising him while he viciously attacks allies, threatens to take whole countries by conquest, and unleashes wildly destructive trade wars do to your “self-respect”? In an understated way, it was a crushing takedown of Trump, treating him as a ludicrous, sidelined figure while essentially saying: All that matters is how the rest of us react to this lunatic. We talked to foreign policy expert Elizabeth Saunders. She explains how deep and lasting Trump's damage to the alliance will be, how our NATO allies are quietly managing Trump with flattery until he's gone, and how they're even trying to “de-Americanize”—that is, move on into the future without us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For weeks, Donald Trump's fury has been growing at Republicans for failing to pass voter suppression legislation, demanding that they end the filibuster to do so. In a late-night tirade, he urged them to attach the SAVE Act to a must-pass defense spending bill, a dramatic move that reveals his deep frustration with them. As everybody knows, Trump sees restricting voting as the only way to stave off a midterm calamity. Meanwhile, in a striking piece, NBC News reports that Trump's angry pressure has left Senate Republicans at wit's end. They privately fear Trump is laying the groundwork to pin a midterm fiasco on their failure to pass something. They also blame Trump for letting this obsession take his focus off costs. One GOP Senator even tells NBC: “He's a bully, and he's f------ things up as fast as he can.” We talked to congressional scholar Norm Ornstein. He walks us through the details of the GOP predicament, decodes the real reason Republicans aren't nixing the filibuster, and explains why it's premature to rule out passage of the SAVE Act, offering a road map to what's next.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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For weeks, Donald Trump's fury has been growing at Republicans for failing to pass voter suppression legislation, demanding that they end the filibuster to do so. In a late-night tirade, he urged them to attach the SAVE Act to a must-pass defense spending bill, a dramatic move that reveals his deep frustration with them. As everybody knows, Trump sees restricting voting as the only way to stave off a midterm calamity. Meanwhile, in a striking piece, NBC News reports that Trump's angry pressure has left Senate Republicans at wit's end. They privately fear Trump is laying the groundwork to pin a midterm fiasco on their failure to pass something. They also blame Trump for letting this obsession take his focus off costs. One GOP Senator even tells NBC: “He's a bully, and he's f------ things up as fast as he can.” We talked to congressional scholar Norm Ornstein. He walks us through the details of the GOP predicament, decodes the real reason Republicans aren't nixing the filibuster, and explains why it's premature to rule out passage of the SAVE Act, offering a road map to what's next.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BBC's Simon Mann and former Indian player Deep Dasgupta describe with some astonishment England's 125 run thrashing of India in the 3rd T20. Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue blasted through India's top order - despite the teenager Sooryavashi whacking two of his first four balls for six - and reduced them to 51-5. After this they subsided meekly to be all out in 11.4 overs in reply to England's commanding 201, which was in-spite of a first over maiden from Arsdeep Singh. Archer was player of the match inflicting on India their biggest-ever T20 defeat. They can now only draw the series 2-2. #cricket #england #india #T20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump ended the tortured saga around his gala for America's 250th anniversary in typical fashion. Trump claimed 150,000 people attended his final speech, which was humiliatingly contradicted by videos of the event. Then Trump made it worse. During the speech he insisted that 375,000 people had been present before storms and an evacuation caused chaos and turmoil, reducing the crowd to 150,000 (again, a baseless number). But then afterward he posted that the initial total had been 422,000. Somehow the number ballooned by nearly 50,000, delivering still another blow to his credibility. We talked to New Republic senior editor Alex Shephard, who writes really well about MAGA's dwindling cultural relevance. We discuss the deeper failures of Trump's extravaganza, why he can't tell a compelling story about the country anymore, why Barack Obama's national narrative is far superior, and why the World Cup is acting as a perfect counter-narrative to Trumpism.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brodes and TK express frustration with the USMNT's performance against Belgium, highlighting Carli Lloyd's criticism of Christian Pulisic.

Ever since the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in June, MAGA personalities have really gone off the rails. Many angrily started saying it's time for the U.S. to find new ways to bar women from coming to this country and having babies. Some are talking about pregnancy tests upon arrival. Others are discussing the possibility of unleashing federal law enforcement on women suspected of pregnancy—and unnervingly, this includes the acting Attorney General. And as a Media Matters roundup shows, some are talking about truly crackpot ideas like forced sterilization. Talking Points Memo writer Sarah Posner sums it up well: “Will every woman now have to pee in cups at airports?” We talked to Posner, a scholar of Christian Nationalism and the religious right. We discuss how all this reflects a genuine and ambitious, if vile, vision for the country, why JD Vance may take up this cause in some form when his presidential run begins next year, and what it all says about MAGA's deeper misogyny and darkening extreme nationalism.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, MS NOW's Steve Benen makes a strong case that Donald Trump has corrupted the process of awarding disaster aid to states. Trump has been rejecting aid requests from blue states at a lopsided rate. But this week, Trump announced that he's awarding aid to Democratic-run swing states with critical gubernatorial, Senate, and House races in them. But here's the key: As Benen details, in these announcements, Trump openly linked the awarding of aid right to his preferred candidates, even suggesting voters should reward them for securing the money. Trump blurted out the scheme, which Benen calls “breathtaking” in its “brazenness.” It all comes as New York Times polls find Democrats highly competitive in six key Senate races that no one expected to be close. Trump's numbers are abysmal across these battlegrounds, particularly on the economy, even though he won five of them in 2024. Benen explains why Trump's scheme matters, why the new polling is brutal for him, and why both developments neatly capture this moment.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Supreme Court upheld the Constitution's guarantee of birthright citizenship, Trump and MAGA lost it. Trump threatened to get Congress to end the guarantee, which he can't do, and he lamely claimed it was a “WIN” for China: The sheer haplessness of his response hinted at how disoriented the ruling left him. But MAGA exploded: One personality called on the masses to “use whatever force is necessary” to repel “invaders,” a clear threat of violence. Another one, flagged by Media Matters, accused the liberal justices of wanting to “burn the country to the ground” and suggested “men of action” must stop them, also a dark, veiled threat. And Stephen Miller absurdly described the ruling as “national self-obliteration,” which would seem to justify anything in response. We talked to Raul Pinto, deputy legal director of the American Immigration Council. We discuss why the ruling was too close for comfort, how that's inviting MAGA to wage a longer war to overturn birthright citizenship, how that might unfold, and why there's cause for cautious optimism about what's next. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices