Podcast appearances and mentions of Bob Menendez

Senator Bob Menendez and his wife have just been indicted for wheeling and dealing with the government of Egypt, along with many other crimes. In a bid to save his career, Bob throws his co-conspirators under the bus—including his wife, Nadine. But after decades avoiding consequences, Bob faces a mountain of evidence in court. He's about to go from lion of the Senate to major liability.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We'll be back in two weeks with all-new Scamfluencers episodes. In the meantime, we're revisiting a political scandal that's been back in the headlines recently – and we've added some updates since this story first aired.Bob Menendez rode an anti-corruption reputation to the highest levels of the New Jersey political machine. But as he ascends to the U.S. Senate, he realizes he can raise money the good old-fashioned way: through bribes. By the time he meets his one true love, Nadine Arslanian, Bob is no stranger to corruption, and as a senior member of the senate, he's more than happy to use his influence to make his new girlfriend happy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill analyzes the current position of the Democratic Party and how it's being affected by the progressive, ‘woke' movement. The latest on the investigation into President Biden's doctor, Kevin O'Connor, accused of covering up the president's mental decline. Will he be held accountable? U.S. troops are set to be paid at the end of this week despite the government shutdown. Do Americans approve or disapprove of Trump's White House ballroom? Author and investigative reporter Isabel Vincent joins the No Spin News to discuss the corruption case involving New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez. Final Thought: Bill announces his next book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Cuomo's polling numbers have been climbing since Mayor Eric Adams endorsed him. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews pollster John McLaughlin. John breaks down the real polls you should look at regarding President Trump's job performance. So far, Republicans are maintaining seats through the midterms, according to McLauglin's knowledge.

Andrew Cuomo's polling numbers have been climbing since Mayor Eric Adams endorsed him. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews pollster John McLaughlin. John breaks down the real polls you should look at regarding President Trump's job performance. So far, Republicans are maintaining seats through the midterms, according to McLauglin's knowledge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a lively and unfiltered hour on The Joe Pags Show! Joe dives into the latest manufactured outrage — the media meltdown over President Trump adding a ballroom to the White House. Pags says finally! — and points out that if POTUS is footing the bill himself, who cares? He hilariously exposes how left-wing outlets are ignoring decades of renovations by past administrations just to push another anti-Trump headline. Then, Pags turns his attention to Karine Jean-Pierre's new book, explaining why it's destined for the bargain bin before it even hits shelves. Finally, Isabel Vincent returns for Part 2 of her riveting deep dive into Bob Menendez's corruption case — expanding on her investigation into his money trail, foreign ties, and the shocking network that helped him stay in power for so long. It's fast, funny, and packed with truth — a signature Joe Pags hour that'll leave you informed and entertained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Pags brings a massive news hour packed with corruption, chaos, and accountability! He breaks down the latest on George Santos, who may still face state charges even after his federal case — and teases his exclusive interview with the former congressman airing tomorrow. Then, Pags exposes new numbers out of Texas revealing thousands of illegal immigrants found on voter registration lists, along with a major update on how many illegals have been deported under the Trump administration. Then, investigative journalist Isabel Vincent from the New York Post joins the show for an explosive deep dive into Sen. Bob Menendez's shocking corruption case. Convicted on 16 federal felonies, Menendez's ties to Egypt and his alleged role in covering up a murder for money will leave you speechless. Isabel lays out the hard evidence, the pay-for-play politics, and how a sitting U.S. senator became a pawn of a foreign nation. It's an unbelievable, must-hear interview packed with receipts, revelations, and real journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday, October 19th, 2023Jim Jordan loses AGAIN and by a LARGER MARGIN as some in the caucus complain about them and their spouses receiving threats; Senator Bob Menendez has been prohibited from receiving a classified briefing on Israel; Justice Amy Coney Barrett thinks ethics rules for SCOTUS sounds like a good idea; third party candidate Cornel West draws the maximum campaign donation from Harlan Crow; Twitter troll Douglass Mackey has been sentenced to seven months in prison; Trump lawyer John Lauro tried to lawyer in DC without being a member of the bar or having local counsel; Judge McAfee denies Ken Chesebro and Sidney Powells motion to dismiss and Chesebro's motion to exclude his memos from evidence. Dana is out and about. Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brad Zerbo and Zak “RedPill78” Paine dig into New York's controversial plan to extend Manhattan into the Hudson River, exploring the history of landfill expansion, crumbling infrastructure, and the politics of housing in the city. From Typhoid Mary's exile to North Brother Island to gas leaks and collapsing Bronx buildings, they connect past public health crises with today's urban decay. The discussion shifts to revelations that Israel is paying U.S. influencers $7,000 per post, raising alarms about foreign lobbying, AIPAC's outsized role, and bipartisan corruption in Congress. They debate dual citizenship, foreign aid packages, and Trump's push to end endless giveaways, tying it back to Bob Menendez's scandals and broader questions of loyalty. The episode also touches on Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan, AI-driven memes targeting Democrats, and the FBI-led crackdown in Memphis. Blending history, current events, and sharp humor, Brad and Zak expose how propaganda, money, and power intersect, from Manhattan's shoreline to the Middle East.

Thursday, September 28th, 2023In the Hot Notes: Judge Tanya Chutkan has denied Donald's motion for her to recuse herself from his case; Jared Kushner pressured The Washington Post to fire its editor over Russia reporting; the FBI is investigating Senator Bob Menendez canoodling with Egyptian intelligence; Senator Tommy Tuberville has said that the military is not an equal opportunity employer; Congressman Goldman demands Justice Clarence Thomas recuse himself from an upcoming case involving the Koch Network; the DoJ has indicted a four-time Republican candidate for congress on 43 counts of campaign fraud; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Our Guest: Ali VelshiThe Trump Indictments The 91 Criminal Counts Against the Former President of the United StatesVelshi Banned Book Club Podcasthttps://www.msnbc.com/velshihttps://twitter.com/AliVelshi Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for September 12, 2025. 0:30 We discuss the man suspected of assassinating Charlie Kirk and the heart-wrenching situation that his father must have been in when he decided to turn in his son. Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. Police arrested a 22-year-old man in Utah for the murder of Charlie Kirk. Tyler Robinson was apparently turned in by a family member who said he had confessed to the murder. The wife of former Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to four years in jail. The former Democrat Senator from New Jersey was convicted of bribery. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he would shut down the government by the end of the month if Republicans don't give into Democrat demands on healthcare. 12:30 Performlyte helps you recover and boost your energy. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20 to get 20% off your order. 13:30 We dive into Washington D.C.’s long-standing crime problems—from the Marion Barry scandals to decades of political inaction and how President Trump's controversial decision to deploy the National Guard is changing things. We ask American Mamas Teri Netteriville if there is any political figure she's been impressed with for how they've reacted to Charlie Kirk's assassination. Teri points to Utah Governor Spencer Cox's measured, compassionate response. If you'd to ask our American Mamas a question, go to our website, AmericanGroundRadio.com/mamas and click on the Ask the Mamas button. 23:00 We react to Nancy Pelosi's comments following the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Have years of heated political rhetoric—from labeling Trump supporters as "fascists" to incidents like Maxine Waters' calls for assault and Kathy Griffin's infamous stunt—normalized hostility toward conservatives? And we Dig Deep into where President Trump is considering deploying the National Guard next. Memphis, New Orleans, St. Louis, and Portland have been suggested due to their crime rates and possible ties to Antifa, but where would Trump's strategies to reduce crime see the most success? 32:30 Save 20% on Protovit. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 33:30 If someone publicly celebrates Charlie Kirk’s assassination online, should that cost them their job? We discuss the balance between free speech and workplace responsibility. Plus, it's Fake New Friday. 40:30 A Cincinnati sports arena has now banned a food vendor who made social media posts celebrating that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Is this more cancel culture? Or is this about more? And we finish off with some words of wisdom about empathy that will make you say, "Whoa." Follow us: americangroundradio.com Facebook: facebook.com / AmericanGroundRadio Instagram: instagram.com/americangroundradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark discusses the last week of summer and drug use in Nantucket; mainstream media coverage of Charlie Kirk's assassination; Bob Menendez's wife sentenced to jail; Ukrainian woman stabbed on the train; Skydance looking to buy Warner Bros/Discovery, who owns CNN; Putin launches drone strikes over Poland; Cracker Barrel reversing course; the latest restaurant trends.

Mark discusses the last week of summer and drug use in Nantucket; mainstream media coverage of Charlie Kirk's assassination; Bob Menendez's wife sentenced to jail; Ukrainian woman stabbed on the train; Skydance looking to buy Warner Bros/Discovery, who owns CNN; Putin launches drone strikes over Poland; Cracker Barrel reversing course; the latest restaurant trends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark discusses the last week of summer and drug use in Nantucket; mainstream media coverage of Charlie Kirk's assassination; Bob Menendez's wife sentenced to jail; Ukrainian woman stabbed on the train; Skydance looking to buy Warner Bros/Discovery, who owns CNN; Putin launches drone strikes over Poland; Cracker Barrel reversing course; the latest restaurant trends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nadine Menendez, wife of former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, has been sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for colluding in her husband's corruption schemes. Meanwhile, New York City is launching the Civic Corps, a new AmeriCorps-style program that pays residents to work in community service roles. Plus, WNYC checks in with high school students on how they're coping after the first week of New York's statewide cellphone ban. Finally, Federal agents arrested dozens of people at a food processing plant in Central New York last week. WNYC's Jimmy Vielkind reports on how the raid became a critical moment in the immigration debate.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on sentencing for the wife of a former senator.

On Fox Across America, Paul Mauro hosts and brings along a bunch of great guests. Former US Secret Service officer Rich Staropoli joins the shot to break down the aftermath of Minneapolis school shooting. Authors Isabel Vincent and Tom Anderson give us the scoop on their latest book - Gold Bar Bob – about Senator Bob Menendez. Curtis Sliwa stops by in studio to tell us how he's going to change NYC if he wants the Mayoral election. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman explains how just outside of NYC, he's been able to keep his district safe. AND Emily Sturge of Campus Reform rounds out the show with some advice for Gen Z college applicants. [00:00:00] Rich Staropoli [00:19:00] Isabel Vincent and Tom Anderson [00:57:00] Curtis Sliwa [01:17:00] Bruce Blakeman [01:35:00] Emily Sturge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the aftermath of the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, we welcome back Theodore Postol, Professor of Science, Technology and National Security Policy Emeritus at MIT to give his expert technical assessment on where that assault leaves the Iranian nuclear program. Then, Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, gives us his analysis of the political side of the issue.Theodore Postol is Professor of Science, Technology and National Security Policy Emeritus in the Program in Science, Technology, and Society at MIT. His expertise is in nuclear weapon systems, including submarine warfare, applications of nuclear weapons, ballistic missile defense, and ballistic missiles more generally.No one at that point after the attack could have known whether or not there was success of any kind, even if there was success. And I doubt there was any success.Theodore PostolThe Israelis have done everything in their power to create an internal argument among the political leadership in Iran to proceed to build a nuclear weapon so that this kind of thing won't happen again. So the Israeli grand strategy, if you want to call it that, shows no intelligence or thought of any kind.Theodore PostolTrita Parsi is the executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, and the co-founder and former President of the National Iranian American Council. He is an expert on US-Iranian relations, Iranian foreign policy, and the geopolitics of the Middle East. He has authored three books on US foreign policy in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Iran and Israel— Treacherous Alliance: The Secret Dealings of Iran, Israel and the United States, A Single Roll of the Dice – Obama's Diplomacy with Iran, and Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran and the Triumph of Diplomacy.Israel is not enhancing American power in the Middle East. Israel is consuming it.Trita Parsi, Executive VP of the Quincy Institute for Responsible StatecraftIf the (Iranian regime) were to collapse it would most likely be because there would be an internal coup. And the next regime would be coming from the very same regime. It would just be a much more aggressive and hardline.Trita Parsi20 Worst Recent Trump Headlines1. Trump Administration Abruptly Cuts Billions From State Health Services (Apoorva Mandavilli, Margot Sanger-Katz and Jan Hoffman, New York Times, March 26, 2025)2. The EPA is canceling almost 800 environmental justice grants, court filing reveals (Maxine Joselow and Amudalat Ajasa, Washington Post, April 29, 2025)3. Trump's attack on federal unions a ‘test case' for broader assault, warn lawyers (Michael Sainato, The Guardian, 5/1/25)4. Trump fires all 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 5/9/25)5. Federal employee unions fight for survival as Trump tries to eviscerate them (Andrea Hsu, NPR, 5/11/25)6. Trump's DOJ agrees to let Boeing escape guilty plea. It was a deal victims' families didn't want. (Alexis Keenan, Yahoo Finance, 5/23/25)7. Trump made a promise not to touch Medicare. His megabill just broke it. (Alan L. Cohen, NBC, 5/23/25)8. Trump's safety research cuts heighten workplace risks, federal workers warn (Michael Sainato, The Guardian, 5/27/25)9. Provision in GOP budget bill puts millions at risk of losing SNAP benefits (Lisa Desjardins and Jackson Hudgins, PBS, 5/29/25)10. White House proposes shutting down chemical safety agency (Maxine Joselow Washington Post, 6/3/25)11. Trump tax bill would add $550 billion in interest payments to national debt (Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 6/5/25)12. RFK Jr. boots all members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee (Will Stone, NPR, 6/9/25)13. Vance, Rubio peddle fiction that 88 percent of foreign aid doesn't go overseas (Glenn Kessler, Washington Post, 6/11/25)14. Trump's EPA plans to repeal climate pollution limits on fossil fuel power plants (Jeff Brady, NPR, 6/11/25)15. How Trump's assault on science is blinding America to climate change (Scott Waldman, E&E News, 6/16/2025)16. ‘Censorship:' See the National Park visitor responses after Trump requested help deleting ‘negative' signage (Government Executive Magazine, 6/18/25)17. Government drops cases against ‘predatory' financial firms (Peter Whoriskey, Washington Post, 6/20/25)18. 'Hell no, insane': A proposal for millions of acres of land under Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill sparks outrage (No Byline, Economic Times, 6/23/25)19. Under Trump's ‘Big, Beautiful Bill' child poverty will rise again (Arturo Baiocchi, Sacramento Bee, 6/23/25)20. Trump loves saying 'You're fired.' Now he's making it easier to fire federal workers (Andrea Hsu, NPR, 6/23/25)News 6/27/251. After a brutal initial barrage by the United States, followed by tit-for-tat exchanges between Israel and Iran, the U.S. is seeking to broker a ceasefire between the two states. On Truth Social, Trump posted “ISRAEL is not going to attack Iran. All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly ‘Plane Wave' to Iran. Nobody will be hurt, the Ceasefire is in effect!” Just hours after this however, Israel did in fact bomb targets in Tehran, per Reuters. Israel also claims to have intercepted missiles fired from Iran following the ceasefire agreement. In the wake of the initial attacks, journalist Séamus Malekafzali reported that the “Iranian communist party Tudeh and the Communist Party of Israel [Hadash] release[d] a joint statement condemning the Israeli war on Iran, saying Israel's intent is to make the region ‘bow down to [US] imperialism' and that the only solution is full nuclear disarmament in the Middle East.” Israel's nuclear capabilities are an open secret in Washington, with estimates that the country possess between 90 and 400 nuclear warheads.2. In Congress, Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia has put forth a War Powers resolution in an attempt to check Trump's unilateral escalation in Iran. According to Newsweek, he expects to get Republican votes in the Senate. In the House, the effort is led by Reps. Ro Khanna and maverick Republican Thomas Massie, whom Trump has become so enraged with that he recently launched a PAC to oust him from his seat, per Axios. Meanwhile, AOC issued a statement reading, “The President's disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers. He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations. It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.” Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, asked about AOC's impeachment comments, replied “No, no, that's a big threshold to cross,” per David Weigel.3. The escalation in Iran has exposed fissures in Trump's orbit. PBS reports major MAGA figures like Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor-Greene are openly opposed, while Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has reportedly drawn Trump's ire for a string of comments out of step with the administration's messaging, starting with a video earlier this month in which she accused “political elites and warmongers [of] carelessly fomenting fear and tension between nuclear powers,” per the Independent. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been iced out completely, according to the Washington Post.4. In more news concerning the administration, the Project on Government Oversight (POGO) has published a new report, finding that “Stephen Miller…Trump's powerful deputy chief of staff and homeland security advisor…has a personal financial stake…[of] up to a quarter million dollars of stock in Palantir.” POGO describes Palantir, the shadowy tech company founded by rightwing tech oligarch Peter Thiel, as “woven into the operations of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and used by other federal agencies such as the Pentagon.” POGO and other experts see this as a glaring potential conflict of interest. In an almost darkly comedic twist, “Democratic lawmakers have recently sought information from Palantir, [but] they are in the minority and cannot compel the company to produce records. A person who could is Representative James Comer (R-KY), the chairman of the [House] oversight committee...However, Comer bought…Palantir stock the day after Trump's inauguration…his only stock trade that day.” Palantir is the second-best-performing S&P 500 stock in 2025, with shares up 74% year-to-date, per Business Insider.5. In a rare case of corruption actually being prosecuted, the New York Times reports former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez reported for his eleven-year prison sentence on June 17th. “After a nine-week trial in Manhattan, Mr. Menendez…became the only U.S. senator ever to be convicted of acting as an agent of a foreign government,” after taking part in a “yearslong bribery conspiracy” that included payoffs in the form of “kilo bars of gold, a Mercedes-Benz convertible and more than $480,000 in cash.” Menendez is now incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution, Schuylkill, a medium-security federal prison in Minersville, Pennsylvania. He has been assigned the prisoner number 67277-050.6. In other news, POLITICO reports, “FICO plans to launch a suite of credit scores later this year that incorporate [Buy Now Pay Later or BNPL] data, providing lenders a window into…consumers' repayment behavior on these increasingly popular installment loans.” As BNPL data has not been included in credit reporting before, this has become known as “phantom debt…a gigantic black box…[and] largely unregulated.” This story notes that the Trump administration CFPB has “dropped planned enforcement of a Biden administration rule that would have treated BNPL providers like credit card companies,” subjecting this industry to daylight and financial regulation. The administration's abandonment of this rule mirrors their declassification of cryptocurrency as securities in order to skirt SEC oversight. Many questions remain over how exactly BNPL data will factor into consumers' credit scores, but many are bracing for this data to reveal a growing chasm of consumer debt underpinning the already shaky economic picture.7. Meanwhile Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University student and activist abducted by ICE on the eve of his son's birth – despite being a legal permanent resident – has finally been freed. Khalil was held in federal immigration detention in Louisiana for 104 days, per AP. Following his release, Khalil said “Justice prevailed, but it's very long overdue.” Khalil's legal battle will continue. Khalil stated in an interview with NPR, “My release is just the first step. The legal fight is still very, very long. The administration appealed the decision about my release, but we will prove our case – that what happened…was textbook retaliation against the First Amendment, that I was targeted because of speech the government did not like, and that there was nothing wrong with the speech I was engaged in. I want to make sure that everyone who contributed to my arrest will be held accountable.”8. Backlash to Trump's immigration policies is not confined to the political and legal realms either. Newsweek reports that the new Pope, Leo XIV, has “called for priests, deacons and parish leaders to accompany migrants to court and stand in solidarity with them.” This is an encouraging sign for those who hoped Leo would follow in the footsteps of Pope Francis. It also puts the new Pope at odds with more conservative American Catholics, such as Vice-President JD Vance who converted in adulthood. In May, Leo's brother John Prevost told New York Times that the new Pope, “has great, great desire to help the downtrodden and the disenfranchised, the people who are ignored.”9. In another immigration flashpoint, “A gang of masked federal agents swarmed, manhandled, and detained New York City Comptroller Brad Lander…as he sought to assist a defendant out of immigration court,” according to the American Prospect. The Prospect notes this arrest is “the latest instance of political violence against opposition party members, which has included the arrests of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver…the arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan…and the brief detention of Sen. Alex Padilla.” Lander was released several hours after he was detained, when New York Governor Kathy Hochul showed up in person to demand his release. She called his arrest “b******t.” Later, in an interview with Joe Gallina, Lander said, “Courts tell undocumented immigrants their cases are ‘dismissed.' But what they really dismiss… is their asylum status. Then ICE grabs them. No lawyer. No warning.”10. Finally, 33-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani trounced disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday, winning by a completely unforeseen seven-point landslide. Polls up to election day showed Cuomo winning, some by as much as 24 points. Mamdani, a state legislator since 2021, ran on a platform of affordability, including making city buses free, establishing city-owned grocery stores and freezing the rent for all stabilized tenants. This platform – paired with cogent messaging, an extraordinary grassroots organizing campaign and shrewd alliances with other progressive candidates like Brad Lander – won the day for Zohran. However, an air of uncertainty about November remains. Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams still plans to run for reelection as an independent and Cuomo hasn't ruled out doing the same, per the Hill. While many who endorsed or donated to Cuomo in the primary – some now openly admitting they merely did so out of fear of reprisal – have switched their allegiance to Mamdani, some are maintaining a hostile posture towards the presumptive Democratic nominee. There is no doubt this story will proceed in dramatic fashion.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

This week, On the Media shares the final episode of Dead End: The Rise and Fall of Gold Bar Bob Menendez. For WNYC, reporter and host Nancy Solomon describes how the FBI watched Menendez have a dinner with Egyptian spies, the moment they found gold bars in a closet, and more. As Menendez faces the trial of his life, Nancy asks: why would a man at the top of the political world risk everything? And is our political system partly to blame? Can a senator who is not wealthy succeed in a political system that is infused with gifts, luxury trips and money? On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

In this week's midweek podcast, we share the next installment of WNYC's Dead End: The Rise and Fall of 'Gold Bar' Bob Menendez. Yesterday, the former senator began an 11-year prison sentence. In this episode, Nancy Solomon takes a look at a relationship that spanned a key chapter in Bob Menendez's political downfall. Nadine Arslanian was a stay at home mom in Englewood cliffs, New Jersey. Within weeks of meeting the Senator, she was arranging off-the-books meetings with Egyptian generals. And what started as a rebound romance turned into the centerpiece of an international bribery case. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

Andrew Cuomo allegedly has lots of Nuclear Stock that he didn't disclose. President Trump had to leave the G7 summit to take care of the situation with Israel and Iran. If you get a text from the DMV don't open, it's a scam. Bob Menendez is officially locked up. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews Streaming Host Bill O' Reilly. Bill gives his experience on how President Trump was when he came down the escalator in 2015 and made the speech, to get into politics and possibly run for President. President Trump is the most unique President in history.

Andrew Cuomo allegedly has lots of Nuclear Stock that he didn't disclose. President Trump had to leave the G7 summit to take care of the situation with Israel and Iran. If you get a text from the DMV don't open, it's a scam. Bob Menendez is officially locked up. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews Streaming Host Bill O' Reilly. Bill gives his experience on how President Trump was when he came down the escalator in 2015 and made the speech, to get into politics and possibly run for President. President Trump is the most unique President in history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Cuomo allegedly has lots of Nuclear Stock that he didn't disclose. President Trump had to leave the g7 summit to take care of the situation with Israel and Iran. If you get a text from the DMV don't open, it's a scam. Bob Menendez is officially locked up. Mark Interviews Streaming Host Bill O' Reilly. Bill gives his experience on how President Trump was when he came down the escalator in 2015 and made the speech, to get into politics and possibly run for President. President Trump is the most unique President in history. Host Tucker Carlson is under some heat for taking shots at President Trump. Are Tucker's comments causing a Civil War for MAGA? Letitia James NY AG is targeting the Ice Police. She is going after certain offices for deporting people. Governor Kathy Hochul gets grilled again testifying on the stand. Mark Interviews Fox News Commentator Gregg Jarrett. Democracy only seems to be in Jeopardy when the Democrats party's is in Jeopardy like the election. Is it a good idea to try to stop the National Guard from protecting you? Gavin Newsome is on shaky ground right now for taking shots at Trump not getting the help he needs and wants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Cuomo allegedly has lots of Nuclear Stock that he didn't disclose. President Trump had to leave the g7 summit to take care of the situation with Israel and Iran. If you get a text from the DMV don't open it, it's a scam. Bob Menendez is officially locked up.

Andrew Cuomo allegedly has lots of Nuclear Stock that he didn't disclose. President Trump had to leave the g7 summit to take care of the situation with Israel and Iran. If you get a text from the DMV don't open, it's a scam. Bob Menendez is officially locked up. Mark Interviews Streaming Host Bill O' Reilly. Bill gives his experience on how President Trump was when he came down the escalator in 2015 and made the speech, to get into politics and possibly run for President. President Trump is the most unique President in history. Host Tucker Carlson is under some heat for taking shots at President Trump. Are Tucker's comments causing a Civil War for MAGA? Letitia James NY AG is targeting the Ice Police. She is going after certain offices for deporting people. Governor Kathy Hochul gets grilled again testifying on the stand. Mark Interviews Fox News Commentator Gregg Jarrett. Democracy only seems to be in Jeopardy when the Democrats party's is in Jeopardy like the election. Is it a good idea to try to stop the National Guard from protecting you? Gavin Newsome is on shaky ground right now for taking shots at Trump not getting the help he needs and wants.

Andrew Cuomo allegedly has lots of Nuclear Stock that he didn't disclose. President Trump had to leave the g7 summit to take care of the situation with Israel and Iran. If you get a text from the DMV don't open it, it's a scam. Bob Menendez is officially locked up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Menendez will become the first Senator to go to prison in more than 40 years when he reports to federal penitentiary next week.  Most of you will,  no doubt,  be aware of the broad strokes of his corruption and bribery case. You know, the gold bars and cash found in his suburban ranch house. But our home station, WNYC, has produced a podcast that tries to go deeper than much of the media coverage. So we're bringing you the first episode of Dead End: The Rise and Fall of Gold Bar Bob Menendez— hosted and reported by Nancy Solomon. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

We trace Bob Menendez's rise from a tough New Jersey neighborhood to the heights of U.S. politics. With stories from those who knew and worked with him, we explore his brand as a relentless fighter—and how an earlier bribery indictment in 2015 sent him off the rails.

Nancy Solomon, WNYC reporter and host of the “Ask Governor Murphy” monthly call-in show, offers analysis of the Democratic and Republican winners of the NJ gubernatorial primary election, and talks about her new podcast, "Dead End: The Rise & Fall of Gold Bar Bob Menendez," on former Sen. Bob Menendez, who is scheduled to go to prison next week after he was found guilty of corruption.

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This week is mainly devoted to listener questions and feedback. First, Ralph answers some of the questions you have submitted over the past few weeks. Then we invite back last week's guest, Erica Payne, of Patriotic Millionaires, to respond to your very thoughtful comments on the interview we did with that group's plan for preserving democracy by taxing the rich. Plus, Ralph highlights the outrages of the Trump/Musk assault on government programs that help ordinary people.Erica Payne is the founder and president of Patriotic Millionaires, an organization of high-net-worth individuals that aims to restructure America's political economy to suit the needs of all Americans. Their work includes advocating for a highly progressive tax system, a livable minimum wage, and equal political representation for all citizens. She is the co-author, with Morris Pearl, of Tax the Rich: How Lies, Loopholes and Lobbyists Make the Rich Even Richer.The real reason for taxation is democracy protection.Erica PayneI think the question is not: do we need to fix the estate tax? The question is: what is the best, most defensible mechanism through which you can tax the transfer of wealth from one generation to the other in order to protect American democracy from dynastic wealth—that is sufficient that you find five generations from now Elon Musk's kid isn't spending as much money on these elections as their great great great great great granddaddy is.Erica PayneAusterity applied at a federal level to a society that is in distress does the exact opposite of what the proponents of austerity are saying it should do. The tightening of the belt actually cuts off the circulation of the society.Erica PayneNews 5/9/251. While the Catholic clergy convene in Rome for the Papal Conclave, Pope Francis graces the world with one final gift. Vatican News reports, “His popemobile, the very vehicle from which he waved and was close to millions of faithful all around the world, is being transformed into a mobile health unit for the children of Gaza.” This article states this was Francis' “final wish,” and quotes his refrain that “Children are not numbers. They are faces. Names. Stories. And each one is sacred.” The vehicle is reportedly being outfitted with equipment for “diagnosis, examination, and treatment – including rapid tests for infections, diagnostic instruments, vaccines, suture kits, and other life-saving supplies,” and it will be staffed by doctors and medics. Yet, given Israel's track record for the destruction of medical facilities in Gaza, it is unclear how long this mobile health unit itself will survive.2. In more distressing news from Gaza, CNN reports that “A Gaza-bound activist aid ship [part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition] caught fire and issued an SOS, after what its organizers claimed was an Israeli drone attack off the coast of Malta…[on] Friday.” Per CNN, the ship was due to make port in Malta and pick up “a large contingent of activists” there before departing for Gaza. These included environmental activist Greta Thunberg and retired US Army Colonel Mary Ann Wright. Thunberg said this flotilla “is one of many attempts to open up a humanitarian corridor and…[try] to break Israel's illegal siege on Gaza,” adding “for two months now, not a single bottle of water has entered Gaza…it's a systematic starvation of 2 million people.” The United Nations World Food Programme said this week “its warehouses are…empty; soup kitchens that are still running are severely rationing their last stocks; and what little food remains in Gaza's markets is being sold for exorbitant prices that most cannot afford.”3. Pro-Palestine activists scored a major victory in Michigan this week. The Guardian reports, “Michigan's attorney general, Dana Nessel, announced on Monday that she was dropping all charges against seven pro-[Palestine] demonstrators arrested last May at a University of Michigan encampment.” As this report notes, “The announcement came just moments before the judge was to decide on a defense motion to disqualify Nessel's office over alleged bias.” The Guardian itself published a major report “detailing Nessel's extensive personal, financial and political connections to university regents calling for the activists to be prosecuted,” last October. Defense attorney Amir Makled is quoted saying “This was a case of selective prosecution…rooted in bias, not in public safety issues…We're hoping this sends a message to other institutions locally and nationally that protest is not a crime, and dissent is not disorder.”4. In another legal victory, Prem Thakker reported on May 6th that “A federal court has [denied] the Trump administration's attempt to move Mahmoud Khalil's case…out of New Jersey.” The government attempted to move the venue to Louisiana, where they have Khalil detained. A press release by the ACLU, their New York and New Jersey affiliates, and the Center for Constitutional Rights states, “It is the fundamental job of the judiciary to stand up to…government manipulation of our basic rights. We hope the court's order sends a strong message to other courts around the country facing government attempts to shop for favorable jurisdictions by moving people detained on unconstitutional immigration charges around and making it difficult or impossible for their lawyers to know where to seek their immediate release.”5. Trump has released his budget for Fiscal Year 2026. This budget cuts nondefense spending by 23%, per Reuters, while allocating 75% of discretionary spending to military and police, per Stephen Semler of the Cost of War Project. This includes a 13% increase in military spending that tips the Pentagon budget over $1 trillion for the first time. So much for increasing government efficiency.6. At the same time, this country's infrastructure and transportation safety agencies continue to crumble. Just this week, NPR reported “Hundreds of flight delays and cancellations…[hit]… Newark Liberty International Airport at once: [due to] air traffic controller staffing shortages, aging technology, bad weather and the closure of one of the airport's busiest runways.” The air traffic controller staffing shortages, a chronic issue, has been compounded in recent months by the mass layoffs initiated by the Trump administration. NBC News reports that one air traffic controller handling Newark airspace said, “Don't fly into Newark. Avoid Newark at all costs.”7. It might be nice to have competent, energetic leadership among the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee right about now. Unfortunately, the party opted to install 75-year-old, cancer-ridden Gerry Connolly to serve as Ranking Member on that committee instead of AOC. Now, Axios reports Connolly is stepping down from this position after just four months and will not seek reelection to his seat in Congress, citing his declining health. AOC, once-bitten, has opted not to seek the position a second time, the Hill reports. Instead, the top contenders emerging to fill Conolly's seat are Stephen Lynch, a 70-year-old Congressman who won his seat in 2001 and is currently filling Conolly's role on an interim basis, and Eleanor Holmes-Norton, the non-voting delegate representing Washington D.C. Norton is the most senior Democrat on the committee at 87-years-old, having assumed office in 1991.8. Another ghost is coming back to haunt the Democrats: former Senator Bob Menendez. The New Jersey Globe reports, “The New Jersey Attorney General's office will seek a court order to permanently bar…Menendez from ever holding public employment in the state following his conviction on federal corruption charges last year.” Critically if a Superior Court judge approves the action, Menendez could lose his state pension. Menendez still draws over $1,000 per month from his New Jersey public employee pension, even after being sentenced to 11 years in prison for corruption last July. More recently, Menendez has sought to cozy up to Trump in an effort to obtain a pardon. So far, no dice.9. In some positive news, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum continues an unbelievable run. Back in April, KJZZ reported that Mexico will invest nearly $3 billion in “food sovereignty,” to “produce more staples like corn, beans and rice in Mexico over the next five years.” This money will be directed at small and medium sized farms in Mexico and is intended to anchor both the rural economy and the nation's food supply amidst the growing uncertainty of trade with the United States vis a vis Trump's erratic trade policy. Then, after May Day, Labor Minister Marath Bolaños said that “before the end of President Claudia Sheinbaum's term…the government would gradually install a…40-hour workweek,” Mexico News Daily reports. The standard workweek in Mexico currently sits at 48 hours. As this report notes, the 40-hour workweek is Number 60 on Sheinbaum's list of 100 promises. Americans can only dream of having a government that even makes that many promises, let alone keeps them. Perhaps the most impressive of Sheinbaum's recent actions however is her recent rejection of Trump's attempt to strongarm her into allowing American troops to enter Mexico. Democracy Now! reports Sheinbaum told the American president, “The territory is sacrosanct. Sovereignty is sacrosanct. Sovereignty is not for sale.”10. Finally, on the other end of the presidential spectrum, there's Trump furiously posting on Truth Social about the “Movie Industry in America…DYING a very fast death,” deeming that this is “a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat,” and threatening a “100% Tariff on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands.” Obviously, this screed is basically nonsensical and it remains to be seen what will actually come of this threat, but what is notable is the response from organized labor. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) issued a statement threading the needle between supporting Trump's effort to “return and maintain U.S. film and television jobs, while not…harming the industry overall.” On the other hand, the Teamsters – led by Sean O'Brien who has tied himself to Trump more and more since he spoke at the 2024 RNC – issued a statement “thank[ing] President Trump for boldly supporting good union jobs when others have turned their heads.” Would such a policy truly revitalize the workforce of the American entertainment industry? We'll have to wait for the sequel to find out.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   China's rare earth export ban was meant to punish the U.S.—but it may be backfiring, as countries around the world rush to cut their dependence on Beijing.   The State Department unveils a major reorganization plan aimed at slashing bureaucracy and aligning with President Trump's America First foreign policy.   Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky both signal—for the first time in years—that they may be open to direct talks.   And in today's Back of the Brief: A jury in Manhattan convicts Senator Bob Menendez's wife in a long-running federal bribery case.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB #trueclassicpod Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save with BOGO the StopBox Pro AND 10% OFF @StopBoxUSA with code PDB at http://stopboxusa.com/PDB ! #stopboxpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including the Education Department's recent decision to resume student loan payments, impacting millions of borrowers, the corruption case against former Senator Bob Menendez's wife and tensions within the Democratic Party regarding primary challenges. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Jim and Greg for the 3 Martini Lunch as they dig into Nadine Menendez's conviction in the same egregious corruption scandal that will soon send her husband, former New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, to prison. They also cover new reports of a Chinese-linked company aiding the Houthis in targeting U.S. ships, and House Republicans pressing the Justice Department to prosecute former Gov. Andrew Cuomo for lying to Congress about his COVID-era nursing home cover-up.First, they're pleased to see Nadine Menendez found guilty on all 15 counts tied to a bribery scheme involving her husband, the Egyptian government, and over $100,000 in gold bars, cash, and other luxury gifts. Now Mr. and Mrs. Menendez have matching bracelets. Jim blasts the media for largely ignoring the case—arguing that if Bob Menendez were a Republican, this scandal would dominate headlines daily. They also wonder whether Bob Menendez's begging for a pardon will actually convince President Trump to give him one.Next, they react to alarming reports that a Chinese government-linked company is assisting the Iran-backed Houthis in targeting U.S. warships and other American vessels in the Red Sea. Jim calls it another front in a proxy war with China and was forced to find foreign press accounts to evaluate the effectiveness of recent U.S. airstrikes.Finally, they look at House Republicans urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to charge Andrew Cuomo with lying under oath. Despite this and a $450,000 taxpayer-funded settlement to a sexual harassment victim, Cuomo continues to lead the NYC mayoral race by a wide margin.Please visit our great sponsors:Cut through political bias with Ground News's Vantage Plan—visit https://GroundNews.com/MARTINI to get 40% off for a limited time!Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://openphone.comThis spring, get up to 50% off select plants at Fast Growing Trees with code MARTINI, plus an extra 15% off at checkout on your first purchase!  Visit https://fastgrowingtrees.com/Martini

Join Jim and Greg for the 3 Martini Lunch as they dig into Nadine Menendez's conviction in the same egregious corruption scandal that will soon send her husband, former New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, to prison. They also cover new reports of a Chinese-linked company aiding the Houthis in targeting U.S. ships, and House […]

Senator Bob Menendez's Wife Nadine Menendez has been found guilty on taking Bribes. Kristi Noem had her bag stolen over the weekend with allegedly $3000 in it. Mark explains how businesses use the tip mechanism to reel you into tipping them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry David casts himself as Bill Maher playing Adolf Hitler to replace Donald Trump in a scene. The Democrats are trying to swing the momentum back to Signal Gate and Kilmar Garcia's issue from the Pope's Death. The Left-Wing Media is losing more and more viewers week after week.  Mark Interviews Streaming Host Bill O'Reilly. Bill explains how other countries are responding to the trade deals and culture of the globe. The Trump administration should bring Kilmar Garcia back because if The Supreme Court gets ignored on their orders of bringing him back, that could spell bad news for Trump's administration. Senator Bob Menendez's Wife Nadine Menendez has been found guilty on taking Bribes. Kristi Noem had her bag stolen over the weekend with allegedly $3000 in it. Mark explains how businesses use the tip mechanism to reel you into tipping them.  Mark Interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. Big Opening tonight on Broadway for Stranger Things based on the TV Series! What's happening with the future of the Oscars and Ai? Mark thinks we should have plays of old school shows!

Senator Bob Menendez's Wife Nadine Menendez has been found guilty on taking Bribes. Kristi Noem had her bag stolen over the weekend with allegedly $3000 in it. Mark explains how businesses use the tip mechanism to reel you into tipping them. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. Big Opening tonight on Broadway for Stranger Things based on the TV Series! What's happening with the future of the Oscars and Ai? Mark thinks we should have plays of old school shows!

Senator Bob Menendez's Wife Nadine Menendez has been found guilty on taking Bribes. Kristi Noem had her bag stolen over the weekend with allegedly $3000 in it. Mark explains how businesses use the tip mechanism to reel you into tipping them.

Larry David casts himself as Bill Maher playing Adolf Hitler to replace Donald Trump in a scene. The Democrats are trying to swing the momentum back to Signal Gate and Kilmar Garcia's issue from the Pope's Death. The Left-Wing Media is losing more and more viewers week after week.  Mark Interviews Streaming Host Bill O'Reilly. Bill explains how other countries are responding to the trade deals and culture of the globe. The Trump administration should bring Kilmar Garcia back because if The Supreme Court gets ignored on their orders of bringing him back, that could spell bad news for Trump's administration. Senator Bob Menendez's Wife Nadine Menendez has been found guilty on taking Bribes. Kristi Noem had her bag stolen over the weekend with allegedly $3000 in it. Mark explains how businesses use the tip mechanism to reel you into tipping them.  Mark Interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. Big Opening tonight on Broadway for Stranger Things based on the TV Series! What's happening with the future of the Oscars and Ai? Mark thinks we should have plays of old school shows! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Bob Menendez's Wife Nadine Menendez has been found guilty on taking Bribes. Kristi Noem had her bag stolen over the weekend with allegedly $3000 in it. Mark explains how businesses use the tip mechanism to reel you into tipping them. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. Big Opening tonight on Broadway for Stranger Things based on the TV Series! What's happening with the future of the Oscars and Ai? Mark thinks we should have plays of old school shows! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Menendez's wife is now convicted in her federal bribery case. She connected her husband with Egyptian businessmen who sent bribes to them. Plus, Fauci enjoys a lucrative retirement. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Recently, the former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez was sentenced to eleven years in prison for accepting bribes in cash and gold worth more than half a million dollars. He is the first person sentenced to prison for crimes committed in the Senate in more than forty years. Menendez did favors for the government of Egypt while he was the senior Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, and intervened in criminal cases against the businessmen who were bribing him. In New York, he broke down in tears before  a federal judge, pleading for leniency. Upon emerging from the courtroom, he made a thinly veiled plea to the man he had once voted to impeach. “President Trump is right,” Menendez declared to news cameras. “This process is political, and it's corrupted to the core. I hope President Trump cleans up the cesspool and restores the integrity to the system.”  WNYC's New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon explores how the son of working-class immigrants from Cuba scaled the heights of American politics, and then fell dramatically. But will he serve the time? Solomon speaks with the constitutional-law professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, who says, “It's hard to know who Trump will pardon next. One of the more recent pardons was for the former governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich. He was a Democrat. . . .  [Trump] seems much more  interested in undermining anti-corruption laws left, right, and center.”

Recently, the former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez was sentenced to eleven years in prison for accepting bribes in cash and gold worth more than half a million dollars. He is the first person sentenced to prison for crimes committed in the Senate in more than forty years. Menendez did favors for the government of Egypt while he was the senior Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, and intervened in criminal cases against the businessmen who were bribing him. In New York, he broke down in tears before  a federal judge, pleading for leniency. Upon emerging from the courtroom, he made a thinly veiled plea to the man he had once voted to impeach. “President Trump is right,” Menendez declared to news cameras. “This process is political, and it's corrupted to the core. I hope President Trump cleans up the cesspool and restores the integrity to the system.”  WNYC's New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon explores how the son of working-class immigrants from Cuba scaled the heights of American politics, and then fell dramatically. But will he serve the time? Solomon speaks with the constitutional-law professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, who says, “It's hard to know who Trump will pardon next. One of the more recent pardons was for the former governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich. He was a Democrat. . . .  [Trump] seems much more  interested in undermining anti-corruption laws left, right, and center.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     We'll start things off with an update on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, where three more Israeli hostages and five Thai hostages were released on Thursday. The latest exchange revealed just how fragile the truce is, as Hamas tried to turn the hostage handover into a public spectacle, prompting condemnations from leaders in Jerusalem. Later in the show, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is gearing up for his first trip to Latin America, with an eye on stemming migration and countering Chinese influence in the region. Plus, Republicans in Congress are scrambling to convince President Donald Trump to reverse course and reinstate the security details for several former aides who remain on Iran's hit list. In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, a major update on disgraced former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, who was sentenced this week to 11 years in prison over his long-running bribery and foreign influence scheme. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.     YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the Laken Riley Act, a new law that requires law enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants who are accused – not convicted – of committing a crime. During the signing ceremony, Trump also announced his intent to sign an executive order to send migrants to a detention facility at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. It all comes amid a very public push by the administration to show Americans it's very serious about cracking down on illegal immigration, even as the details remain a little opaque. Michelle Hackman, a reporter covering immigration for The Wall Street Journal, breaks down what's actually happening.And in headlines: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. flails in his first confirmation hearing to be the next health secretary, The Trump administration walks back its order to freeze federal funds for grants and loans… maybe? And former Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.Show Notes:Check out Michelle's work – wsj.com/news/author/michelle-hackmanSupport victims of the fire – votesaveamerica.com/reliefSubscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Update on overnight plane crash in Washington, D.C. Democrats hate Robert Kennedy Jr. and go after him as the HHS nominee. "DO YOU SUPPORT THESE ONESIES???" Betting odds for Trump confirmations are very positive! Jake Tapper effectively gets castrated live on the air. Democrat talking heads are being very stereotypical when discussing illegal aliens in the U.S. Trump signs his first piece of legislation as the Laken Riley Act is made law. Is the air traffic controller to blame in D.C.? Former Kenyan president tells leaders to stop whining about losing money from Donald Trump. Stranded astronauts coming home soon? Senator Bob Menendez apparently wants a pardon from Donald Trump. Irving, Texas, school official tries to help boys play in girls sports. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED 00:16 Mid-Air Collision in Washington, D.C. 03:37 CNN Blames Trump for Mid-Air Collision 08:41 Trump's Statement on Mid-Air Collision 11:33 RFK Jr. Hearing Starts 14:06 RFK Jr. talks Chronic Disease in America 20:45 RFK Jr.'s Submission to Trump Challenged  22:43 Who is RFK Jr. Going to Fire? 24:33 Is America Overmedicated? 28:05 RFK Jr. vs. Elizabeth Warren 30:25 Pat's Bathroom Incident 36:51 Sen. Bernie Sanders Questions RFK Jr. 43:09 Summary of the RFK Jr. Hearing 43:36 Polymarket's Predictions 50:47 Cutting the Federal Workers 52:47 Stephen Miller Explains Agriculture in America 57:00 Racist Democrat Strategist 1:01:19 Border Czar Tom Homan Lays Down the Law 1:07:24 Laken Riley's Mom Speaks 1:12:10 Recapping the Mid-Air Collision in D.C. 1:15:36 Former Kenya President talks Trump 1:20:21 Joy Behar Attacks Karoline Leavitt 1:25:52 Elon Musk to Bring Lost Astronauts Back 1:28:43 Bob Menendez Begs for Pardons 1:32:08 Boys in Girls Sports in Texas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show: The latest on the crash between an army helicopter and passenger plane in Washington, D.C. ABC News has live updates. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing for HHS secretary. CNN breaks down what happened. Alex Ward with the Wall Street Journal describes the rush for exemption waivers after the Trump administration temporarily paused funding for foreign aid. Plus, Trump signs the first piece of legislation of his second term, former Sen. Bob Menendez is sentenced for bribery, and how a massive concert to benefit L.A. fire recovery came together in 48 hours. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

It's an EmMajority Report Thursday! She speaks with Erik Baker, professor of the history of science & labor at Harvard University, to discuss his recent book Make Your Own Job: How the Entrepreneurial Work Ethic Exhausted America. Then, she speaks with Teresa Romero, president of the United Farm Workers (UFW), to discuss the Trump administrations's immigration executive orders and directives, and their impact on UFW workers. First, Emma runs through updates on a major plane crash out of DC in the wake of Trump's FAA hiring freeze and gutting of the aviation safety committee, the passage of the Laken Riley Act, Trump's new immigrant detention camp in Gitmo, Trump's myriad anti-migrant EOs, the confirmation hearings of Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel, Meta's $25m gift to Trump, Bob Menendez's prison sentence, and Israel's ongoing assault on Palestinians, before expanding on the context for the major crash outside of Reagan Airport in DC yesterday. Professor Erik Baker then joins, diving right into the history of America's particular work ethic strain of entrepreneurialism, unpacking its rise in the early 20th Century's major job shortage, with unemployment reaching nearly a quarter of the country by the peak of the Great Depression, shifting the dominant ethos from one of hard work to one of creating your own work, and birthing the entrepreneurial spirit that dominates the post-industrialized neoliberal gig-economy of today. Expanding on the evolution of American entrepreneurialism, Professor Baker explores how the rise of this ethos was met with industries eager to exploit it, from the rise of “self-help” and the gig economy to the rise of cryptocurrencies and sports gambling, all encouraging the exploration of alternative, often precarious lines of “work,” wrapping up the interview with a deep dive into how entrepreneurship sees this precarity, and the failures that often result from it, as a validation of the successes, allowing for the spirit to continuously reinvent itself through crisis, personal or economic. Teresa Romero then joins, as she and Emma dive right into the recent threats mailed to various United Farm Workers locations over Trump's incoming wave of deportations, exploring how, over less than two weeks, immigrants – regardless of citizenship – have been overtaken by an environment of fear and insecurity over their (and their family's and community's) safety, with no institution – from school to church to work – safe from ICE's indiscriminate raids. Expanding on this, Romero unpacks the central role undocumented people play in the US farming industry, and the overwhelming exploitation and abuse they face without institutional backing from unions (or, in theory, the government), with growers and employers – despite their obvious reliance on the labor of undocumented folks – eager to take advantage of the increasing insecurity as Trump's reforms come into practice, before they wrap up the free half by unpacking the need to create a genuine path to citizenship for farm workers whose presence is so important to our country. And in the Fun Half: Emma is joined by Brandon Sutton and Matt Binder as they unpack Pete Hegseth and Jesse Watters' gleeful discussion of Trump's new 30k capacity migrant detention camp at Guantanamo, and watch RFK's myriad hypocrisies put on display at his confirmation hearing. Dmitri from Germany unpacks the dearth of non-Zionist perspectives on Gaza in Russian media, and Bob Menendez starts his Eric Adams-esque appeal to Trump, plus the MR Crew unpacks the ridiculousness of “MAHA,” and their experience with the inefficiency (and absurdity) of modern policing, plus, your calls and IMs! 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The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (01/29/2025): 3:05pm- On Wednesday, Donald Trump signed his first bill into law since becoming the nation's 47th president—The Laken Riley Act. The legislation states that if an immigrant who has entered the country illegally commits a crime, like theft, they must be detained. 3:10pm- On Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services, testified before the Senate Finance Committee. During his opening statement, Kennedy emphasized that he is “not anti-vaccine” and said he had no interest in taking anyone's food away from them. Kennedy joked that, in fact, his “boss” is a big fan of McDonald's and Diet Coke. 3:15pm- During Wednesday's Senate confirmation hearing, Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) grilled Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Robert Kennedy Jr. over Lyme disease, transgender policy, and abortion. 3:30pm- Bethany Mandel—Author of the bestselling book “Stolen Youth” & Co-Founder of the upcoming podcast and Substack “The Mom Wars”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her latest piece for The New York Post, “JD Vance is making it clear: We need to make American families great again.” Plus, Mandel reports that Kamala Harris wouldn't allow JD Vance and his family to tour the Vice President's official residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory prior to Inauguration Day! You can find her work at The New York Post here: https://nypost.com/author/bethany-mandel/. 3:50pm- BREAKING NEWS: Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has been sentenced to 11-years in prison. Last year, Menendez was found guilty of multiple counts of bribery and extortion—trading his political power for compensation, sometimes in the form of gold bars. According to reports, Menendez's conviction marks the first time a U.S. Senator in a leadership position has been found guilty of serving as a foreign agent while in office. 4:00pm- On Wednesday, Donald Trump signed his first bill into law since becoming the nation's 47th president—The Laken Riley Act. The legislation states that if an immigrant who has entered the country illegally commits a crime, like theft, they must be detained. Trump also revealed that his administration will begin prepping Guantanamo Bay so it can be used as a facility to house migrants. 4:10pm- Trump Administration Prioritizes Securing the Border, Has Massive Success. Rich reads several headlines regarding the U.S. Southern border and illegal migration: “NYC minority communities cheer ICE raids that rounded up violent criminal migrants,” “Tren de Aragua ringleader busted in NYC immigration raids,” and “Trump admin gives ICE quota of 1,800 arrests per day.” 4:20pm- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services, testified before the Senate Finance Committee. During his opening statement, Kennedy emphasized that he is “not anti-vaccine” and noted that his kids are vaccinated. 4:30pm- Letters of Marque and Reprisal: Should the U.S. government pay citizens and modern pirates to combat drug cartels? Plus, how do you pronounce “marque”? Also, the WPHT antenna is malfunctioning…do we need that? YES! 5:05pm- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services, testified before the Senate Finance Committee. During his opening statement, Kennedy emphasized that he is “not anti-vaccine” and said he had no interest in taking anyone's food away from them. Kennedy joked that, in fact, his “boss” is a big fan of McDonald's and Diet Coke. During one heated exchange, Senator Elizabeth Warren baselessly accused Kennedy of potentially killing children in return for a paycheck—because he may sue big pharmaceutical companies if confirmed. At one point, Senator Bernie Sanders accused Kennedy of being anti-vax…because a baby onesie said so… 5:40pm- Robert Kennedy Jr. told the Senate Finance Committee that when he launch ...