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A new committee of council has been born (or, at least, is in utero). Plus, Bridgegate both continues and concludes, council has approved the Nordic spa in the river valley, and the province's CorruptCare scandal (allegedly) reaches the city.Here are the relevant links for this episode:BridgegateCity releases schedule of Edmonton's bridge renewals for 2025Puneeta McBryan's LinkedIn postDowntown Revitalization Coalition's LinkedIn postInfrastructure committeeCouncil reportCoun. Aaron Paquette speaks at council meeting about misinformationNordic spaEdmonton city council approves rezoning application for nordic spa developmentTop of Bank PolicyMemorandum of Cooperation and DialogueCorruptCare (allegedly) reaches the cityUCP Placed Mraiche Business Partner on Edmonton Police CommissionFrom the Taproot newsroomHydrogen HUB enters 'activation phase' with new leaderVarme Energy brings in CEO from Norway for first-of-its-kind facilityBoyle Street creates artist residency to prioritize arts programming for marginalized clientsRapid fireEdmonton's Emily Murphy Park statue stolen leaving nothing but her shoesSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 47 Fireside Chat With Bill Baroni and Jesse Eisinger Recorded at our 2024 White-Collar Symposium held in Philadelphia last month, this special episode dives into the landscape of white-collar criminal prosecution from the perspectives of Bill Baroni and Jesse Eisinger. Both former podcast guests, Bill and Jesse provide Matt Adams with insight into their personal experiences with the presumption of innocence. They also share their views on how politics does — and does not — influence cases pursued by the Department of Justice. Bill is the former deputy executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey who was indicted and served prison time in connection with the infamous Bridgegate scandal before his conviction was unanimously overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. Jesse, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, is the author of The Chickenshit Club: Why the Justice Department Fails to Prosecute Executives, which explores the DOJ's prosecutorial approach from the early 2000s Enron era into the Great Recession and the collapse of the financial markets.

Bridget Anne Kelly, a former aide to ex-New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, is opposing Randy Mastro's nomination as New York City's top attorney. Mastro previously issued a controversial report that exonerated Christie during the Bridgegate scandal while blaming Kelly. Meanwhile, immigration experts warn that the mass deportation plan proposed by former President Trump, if reelected, could have severe consequences for New York and the nation. Finally, New York City health care workers who were on the front lines during the early COVID-19 pandemic have published a 400-page textbook titled “The COVID Response in New York City: Crisis Management in the Epicenter of the Epicenter.” WNYC's Sean Carlson speaks with two of its authors, Dr. Eric Wei and Dr. Laura Iavicoli, to learn more.

He was once south Jersey's version of Carrie Bradshaw, penning a popular dating column for singles of the hoagie/water ice set.  He's the guy whose pointed “what did you know about Bridgegate” questions former Gov. Chris Christie sarcastically swatted away with the line “yeah, Matt I put out the cones.”  And now, he's captivating listeners worldwide with a chart-topping new podcast “Inconceivable Truth” in which he investigates deep mysteries about his own identity. (When we say deep, think strange-secret-things-happening-in 1970's fertility clinics deep). He's Matt Katz and he's got a ton of stories to tell.  About Jersey, about life.  On this episode of the Jersey Angle podcast he sits down with hosts Mark Bonamo and Brian Donohue for a freewheeling conversation about life, love and New Jersey that takes listeners from the swamps of the Meadowlands to billboards by the Ben Franklin Bridge. Listen, enjoy, subscribe. Cause every story has a Jersey Angle. 

Former NJ State Legislator and he led the investigation into the Bridgegate scandal in which aides to then Governor Chris Christie closed several lanes of the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, NJ Democrat John Wisniewski joined Bob and Chris on the Morning News Express, to talk about the Bob Menendez guilty verdict his federal corruption trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit davidlat.substack.comWelcome to Original Jurisdiction, the latest legal publication by me, David Lat. You can learn more about Original Jurisdiction by reading its About page, and you can email me at davidlat@substack.com. This is a reader-supported publication; you can subscribe by clicking here. Thanks!Chris Christie has had an interesting and eventful career in public life. He served as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey from 2002 to 2008, then as Governor of the Garden State from 2010 to 2018. And he was a candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, until his January withdrawal from the race.People tend to have strong opinions about Christie. Some respect his outspoken criticism of Donald Trump, which was the centerpiece of his presidential campaign. Others do not—perhaps because they support Trump, or perhaps because they can't forgive Christie for having been for Trump before he was against him. (In some ways Christie is his own harshest critic for this, admitting in his speech withdrawing from the race that he endorsed Trump because he put personal ambition over what he knew was right.)I'm not a neutral observer when it comes to Chris Christie. I worked for him as an assistant U.S. attorney from 2003 to 2006, and I like and respect him a great deal. As we discuss at the start of this podcast episode, I'm especially grateful for how he dealt with me in the wake of the scandal over my very first blog, Underneath Their Robes. But that didn't stop me from asking him difficult questions on the podcast, including his biggest regrets—yes, he talks about Bridgegate—and whom he might vote for in the presidential election. We also review his legal career, including his advice for law students and his three biggest cases as U.S. Attorney.Congratulations to Governor Christie on his latest book—What Would Reagan Do? Life Lessons from the Last Great President, which we discuss on the podcast—and thanks to him for both his past kindness and willingness to join me today.Show Notes:* Chris Christie bio, Christie 55 Solutions* What Would Reagan Do? Life Lessons from the Last Great President, AmazonPrefer reading to listening? For paid subscribers, a transcript of the entire episode appears below.Sponsored by:NexFirm helps Biglaw attorneys become founding partners. To learn more about how NexFirm can help you launch your firm, call 212-292-1000 or email careerdevelopment@nexfirm.com.

Episode 31 An Introspective Look at Bridgegate: Bill Baroni's Journey Bill is the former Deputy Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey who was indicted and served prison time in connection with the infamous Bridgegate scandal before his conviction was unanimously overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. In this candid conversation with host Matt Adams, Bill reflects on his journey as a target of a federal government investigation. This intriguing episode sheds new light into one of New Jersey's biggest political scandals. Bill offers an inside look at his personal experiences as the criminal investigation and charges unfolded, including the intense pressure to plead guilty. Bill also shares how the experience shaped his current professional life. Hear how his insights impact Matt in real time, changing how he'll now advise his clients who are under investigation.

In this episode, Brent Cassity interviews Bill Baroni, a former politician who survived the nightmare National Media story of the Bridgegate scandal and served time in federal prison. His case went all the way to the United States Supreme Court, and he won. Bill was appointed by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie as Deputy Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The national story originated with lane closures on the George Washington Bridge. They discuss Bill's background in politics, his journey through the criminal justice system, and his advocacy for the justice-impacted community. Bill shares his experiences of going to prison, the importance of humility and letting go of control, and the support he received from the White Collar Support Group. The episode highlights the challenges and strategies for overcoming adversity and finding support in difficult times. In this conversation, Bill Baroni shares his unusual journey of getting released. Bill also discusses his current work as a Law Professor at Seton Hall University Law School and the significance of teaching prison law. Bill is a two-time recipient of the "Professor of the Year" award. He is passionate about being able to teach prison law to help future lawyers and policymakers understand the criminal justice system more comprehensively. He emphasizes the need to help others and make a positive impact in their lives. Bill is the Cofounder of the Prison Visitation Fund and is a leader in the area of health and fighting obesity. After losing 130 pounds he coauthored Fat Kid Got Fit, and So Can You. Nightmare Success is sponsored by the White-Collar Support Group prisonist.org. Start Here. Autoplaza Direct your personal car concierge autoplazadirect.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brent-cassity/support

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On Friday's Mark Levin Show, Chris Christie has done nothing for the United States or to fight cancel culture or protect children from the Marxist Democrat ideology invading elementary schools. He has no legacy in New Jersey except sky-high taxes, crime, and Bridgegate, and now he wants to clear the way for President Biden to win in 2024. The Democrat party hates America today like it has hated America before, and those of us who love this country and don't want to see it turned into a third-world centralized state won't be distracted by Kamala Harris or phony issues. America is unraveling and our founding and history are under assault; individualism is being substituted for group-ism and capitalism is being devoured by economic socialism. We cannot allow Democrats to do this to us and allow people like Christie to play grafter politics while our country is dying before our eyes. Also, the Hunter Biden laptop alone is enough to warrant an impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden, which is why the FBI and social media covered it up at the request of the Biden's. The brave IRS whistleblowers uncovering the corruption of the Biden Administration and special treatment toward Hunter Biden should be commended for doing what weak Republicans in Congress can't. There is no noise in the Republican senate about an impeachment inquiry because they are afraid of uncovering evidence and leading to an impeachment of Biden, which they don't want to bring because they don't have the votes. The Republican party is not out to destroy or transform America, but it is filled with quislings that wittingly or unwittingly tolerate and contribute to the Marxist Democrat agenda. Next, The College Board's AP curriculum for African American history claims that slaves learned valuable skills while they were enslaved, which is what Florida's curriculum says as well, but Kamala Harris and others are attacking Florida and Ron DeSantis. The Biden Administration is re-segregating the country through executive order, and to them, it is OK because they call it progressive and liberal. Later, Democrats will keep pushing climate change as a way to gain more control for the government and less liberty for citizens, even though they cannot point to any scientific data to back their apocalyptic claims. Now we get more hyperbole calling this the era of global boiling because they want an era of government tyranny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom welcomes Mayor Joseph Mancini of Long Beach Township onto the Dom Giordano Program after hearing that he has joined with Mayors and other leaders from coastal New Jersey counties to protest the wind turbines being forced off their shores, which will greatly affect the local economy. Mancini suggests that we may have another Bridgegate-type scenario on our hands, explaining that the main thoroughfare onto his island has been assigned emergency construction, causing a traffic nightmare. Mancini stresses the negative implications of such a move, telling that the 30/40 minute normal travel time to the local hospital has been pushed to about an hour and half. Mancini explains why he cares so deeply about the issue, and brings us onto his shore island, telling how those of us in Philadelphia could benefit from a trip to his shore destination.(Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

In today's third hour, Dom welcomes Mayor Joseph Mancini of Long Beach Township onto the Dom Giordano Program after hearing that he has joined with Mayors and other leaders from coastal New Jersey counties to protest the wind turbines being forced off their shores, which will greatly affect the local economy. Mancini suggests that we may have another Bridgegate-type scenario on our hands, explaining that the main thoroughfare onto his island has been assigned emergency construction, causing a traffic nightmare. Mancini stresses the negative implications of such a move, telling that the 30/40 minute normal travel time to the local hospital has been pushed to about an hour and half. Mancini explains why he cares so deeply about the issue, and brings us onto his shore island, telling how those of us in Philadelphia could benefit from a trip to his shore destination. Then, Dom welcomes in WPHT Morning Show host Nick Kayal, who's going for his first ever Ben to the Shore Bike Tour on Sunday, in effort to raise money for the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation. Nick tells why he believes he'll be able to complete the tour with no issue, taking listeners inside his training regime and preparation for the big race Sunday. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by telling of some rumors he's heard in the Philadelphia pulse that suggests that controversial District Attorney Larry Krasner may be leaving his position to take a national position. This excites Producer Dan, with both pontificating where Larry would go if he left Krasnerland. Then, Dom asks the question of the day, asking listeners to call in with who they'd like to see him interview after a dose of truth serum. Then, Dom reads an op-ed that attacks Moms for Liberty and conservatives for ‘not wanting kids to know about racism,' and tells about a new bill that would prevent curricula that blames somebody for past actions by their sex or race. Then, Dom tells about a new Bridgegate developing at the Jersey Shore, explaining that the State forced construction on the main thoroughfare into the shore destination after Mayors of the island spoke out against the installation of wind turbines off their coast.  (Photo by Scott Heins/Getty Images)

This vacation week is all about the “throwbacks.” Well, two shows are about it, anyway. But as you know, 60/40 is what pollsters call a “statistical dead heat.” Anyway, like Tuesday, this Thursday's re-run is about taking us back to a time when we didn't yet know just how bad TFG was going to make things. We had an inkling. We just… didn't think he'd get the chance. Remember those days? Well, we recorded them: David Waldman brings us up-to-date on all of the news and politics — no copying! The RNC convention tonight should feature Donald and Melania's cover of “Something Stupid”. (But probably won't.) Instead, it will be another night of terror. A Donald Trump minion falls on her sword for Melania. How Melania Trump's speech veered off course and caused an uproar. Greg Dworkin rounds up the polling. So, who's going to be president? And, who's going to win the presidency? Hillary Clinton is the star of the Republican convention. Even Trump's nomination doesn't wow the crowd like Clinton. Only Hillary Clinton interests them. Their priority is to punish a Clinton. After the convention, immigration, guns and abortion will be wedge issues. With no alternative, a Gop policy leader comes to terms with Trump. You can elect Trump, but you can't make him president. Joan McCarter emerges from the convention hell-hole to talk for a while. Joan picks Tiffany as the best Trump, the sons tying for creepiest. It is a close contest. Follow Joan back into the hell-hole on the Daily Kos RNC open thread for the latest! Chris Christie's Kangaroo Court is a glimpse of a Trumpian future. With Trump's help, NJ Republicans pay Bridgegate legal fees. Christie says Trump could purge the government of Obama appointees. Megyn Kelly steps forward with allegations against Roger Ailes, so it might be time for him to pack up his $40,000,000 and head out the door. Ryan Bundy braids 15 feet of bedsheets, 213 feet short of his goal.

Support Us Here! --> https://anchor.fm/politicana/support Welcome to the Politicana Podcast, your go-to source for the latest updates and analysis on politics. Join hosts Tyler, Prateek, and Nick as we dive into the dynamic world of politics, discussing current events, policy debates, and the political zeitgeist as a whole. Tune in every week for new episodes (Typically Monday). Don't miss out on staying informed – follow us on your preferred podcasting platform to receive notifications whenever we release new episodes. For any comments, questions, or inquiries, reach out to us at Backofthemob@gmail.com. Stay engaged and informed with the Politicana Podcast! -- Topics And Timestamps -- Drag Queens Defeat Discriminatory Law in Tennessee (00:20):  Tennessee's law criminalizing public drag shows was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge due to vagueness and potential discrimination. The judge emphasized that non-obscene speech shouldn't have less protection. The law had penalized repeat offenders. Biden's Last-Minute Save From Debt Default (8:40):  Biden averted a debt default by signing a compromise bill, despite political bickering. The deal suspends the debt limit until 2025 and sets budget targets, enabling further borrowing against the $31.4 trillion debt. This cycle is predicted to repeat in 2025, underscoring the cyclicality of political theater. The Desantis Presidential Campaign Train in South Carolina (21:50): FL Governor DeSantis, amid his tour of early voting states, addressed Trump's criticism, emphasizing understanding of power levers for policy changes. He refuted Trump's claim of Cuomo's superior COVID-19 response and personally engaged with SC voters. Chris Christie's Comedic Return to Politics (30:50):  Ex-NJ Gov. Chris Christie is announcing his 2024 presidential bid, posing as a traditional conservative. Despite his tumultuous political past, including Superstorm Sandy, "Bridgegate", and unpopular exit from office, he's trying his luck again in the political arena. Trump's Classified Document Controversy (45:00): CNN reports that an audio recording suggests ex-President Trump kept a classified Pentagon document about a potential Iran attack after leaving office. Despite his acknowledgment of possessing classified material, Trump's representative denied any wrongdoing and labeled the investigation as politically motivated. The Justice Department is probing whether Trump retained classified government records illegally. Liz Cheney's Plan to Challenge Trump in 2024 (52:10):  After losing her election primary to Trump-endorsed Harriet Hageman, Trump critic Liz Cheney is considering a 2024 third-party presidential bid. Cheney remains committed to preventing Trump or election deniers from occupying the Oval Office again. Mike Pence's Presidential Announcement (57:55):  Ex-Vice President Mike Pence, known for his inability to overturn election results, is set to announce his presidential bid in Iowa. Despite facing hostility from Trump supporters, Pence aims to win them over and encourage them to abandon Trump. Revelation on Trump-Russia Investigation (1:03:30):  Review the long-awaited report on the FBI's Trump-Russia investigation (Durham Report), its implications on the FBI's actions, and reactions from both sides of the political spectrum. Trump Praises North Korea's WHO Appointment (1:09:20) President Biden's Fall at Air Force Academy Graduation (1:14:45):  Dive into the moment when President Biden tripped and fell at a U.S. Air Force Academy graduation, his recovery, and the ensuing reactions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicana/support

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Albany lawmakers are wrapping up their annual session next week with no major housing policies expected, a government employee found guilty in the "Bridgegate" case is pushing for the Port Authority to cover his $4 million legal expenses, Sotheby's renowned art gallery is headed to the Museum Mile, and New York City landmarks are lighting up to celebrate Pride month and honor the city's LGBTQ+ communities.

Will he or won't he? Chris Christie joins David M. Drucker to talk about Bridgegate, his changing relationship with Trump, and what's next for the former governor. Show Notes: -Watch: David M. Drucker interviews Chris Christie -Subscribe to The Dispatch and watch an exclusive live Remnant with Jonah, Steve Hayes, and Chris Stirewalt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tara Palmeri joins Peter to dig into the contretemps in California—Gavin, DiFi, ageism, absenteeism, and more—before digging into DeSantis' own Bridgegate. For more in depth coverage from Tara - https://puck.news/gavin-newsoms-difi-pickle/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=tbtb  https://puck.news/desantiss-new-donor-defiance/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=tbtb To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Solomon discusses his new story which focuses on former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie defense in the Bridgegate scandal case before the Supreme Court and why this could help hand former President Donald Trump a win in New York. Guests include: Attorney for President Trump - Timothy Parlatore, Harvard Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz, and ‘That Show Tonight' Comedian Michael Loftus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remember "Bridgegate" and Former NJ Governor Chris Christie's 2016 presidential campaign? Matt Katz was the reporter who had the inside story - hear his conversation with Michael on "American Governor: Chris Christie's Bridge to Redemption." Original air date 29 January 2016. The book was published on 19 January 2016.

In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Jeff Wallace, Founder of Global Kinetics and Co-Founder of, "Silicon Valley in Your Pocket." He is a well known, very experienced entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, an active Angel investor and LP Investor into new fund managers. He is deeply passionate about entrepreneurship as an economic engine. He talks to us about his simple, but ambitious belief that the knowledge, relationships and experience of "Silicon Valley" should be accessible to entrepreneurs anywhere in the world, at any time. His passion for the world's founders is contagious. If you're a global founder, or investor who wants access global deal flow, you'll really enjoy this episode. Jeff's work at Global Kinetics is focused in his market development accelerator to early-to-mid stage clients seeking to establish/expand operations in the US market & a long-standing enterprise mobility industry veteran. He is a Co-Founder of Silicon Valley in Your Pocket (SVIYP), a mobile & online platform that allows global entrepreneurs to access Silicon Valley content, coaching & connections as they build viable businesses. In addition, he is an Executive Board Member to the Rutgers Business School Road to Silicon V/Alley Program (RSVP). He is a Founding Investor of Batchery, a global incubator for tech startups. Jeff is an EIR for SKTA Innopartners. He is an Advisor and Fund Investor for UC Berkeley's incubator, SkyDeck. He was previously with Cognizant & Brillio where he was founder & Global Practice Head for the Mobility practices & focused on Internet of Things (IoT) & user experience (UX). Prior to this, he was a serial entrepreneur founding several businesses from the mid-1990s. He was awarded the prestigious BridgeGate 20 Award, recognizing him as one of the top 20 business leaders & “difference makers” in S. California's IT & new media community. He is a mentor and advisor to several Silicon Valley technology accelerators where he advises early to mid stage companies. He is an active angel investor and a member of Berkeley Angel Network. Jeff is a Board member for Innovate Marquette SmartZone in Michigan where he helps support the entrepreneurial eco-system in which new tech-based business ideas can start, grow and succeed. He frequently speaks at international conferences & corporate events & has published extensively about enterprise mobility, UX, IoT & startup / entrepreneurial related topics. He holds a BA degree in Economics/Finance from Rutgers College & an MBA in Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Technology from UC Berkeley. He is based in San Francisco enjoys the Silicon Valley lifestyle.” Feel free to follow and engage with JEFF here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jwallace913 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffwallace913/ Website: https://siliconvalleyinyourpocket.com We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors, builders, influencers and those interested in the entrepreneurial economies of Latin America and the under-represented entrepreneurial communities in the USA! Plug in, relax and enjoy some Spanish, English and a fun dose of spanglish as always. We're here to help inspire, educate and empower you, so that you can build the future! ¡Salud y gracias!, Mentors Today's Team --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentorstoday/message

Imagine being found to be wrongly convicted after serving three months of your sentence. That's what happened to Bill Baroni. In this podcast, Bill discusses what he was charged with in the Bridgegate scandal, what he learned about incarceration, and the importance of communication and visitation to keep the prison family together - those behind bars and those on the outside. He has seen the law from all sides now and talks about what he is doing to help these families.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Prison: The Hidden Sentence Community today:https://prisonthehiddensentence.com/LinkedInTwitterFacebook

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This week, Alan, Quinta, and Scott were joined by Lawfare executive editor Natalie Orpett to talk through some the week's big national security news, including: “First Act Break.” We are one week into the Jan. 6 committee's public hearings. What have we learned that we didn't know already? And how effective are they proving to be?“Not Since the Sultans of Swing.” A dire situation is once again brewing over the straits of Taiwan, as China and the United States rattled sabers at the regional Shangri-La Dialogue as the former rejected the Taiwan Strait's status as international waters. And they received an unlikely assist from Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky, who sent in a video message calling for the region to defend Taiwan from possible Chinese aggression. Is Ukraine pushing China and the United States closer to a conflict over Taiwan? How should the international community respond?“A Big Win for Big Sisters.” Last week, a mentally ill young man aborted plans to murder Brett Kavanaugh and surrendered to police just outside the Supreme Court justice's home on the advice of his sister. Since then, Congress has gone from near unanimous support for stronger security measures for the Supreme Court to increasingly partisan loggerheads over how to provide it. What explains the strange trajectory of these debates? And what does it tell us?For object lessons, Alan gave a strong endorsement to "Top Gun: Maverick" as the rare sequel that is better than the original material—and a tribute to Tom Cruise's apparent death wish. Quinta revisited Bill Stepien's last turn in the public eye: as a major player in the NJ-NY scandal Bridgegate. Scott embraced his spicy boi nature by passing along a home hot sauce recipe and asked listeners for their own recommendations. And Natalie recommended some companion listening for the Jan. 6 committee hearings: the podcast Will Be Wild and Lawfare's own The Aftermath.Here are a couple of other articles the RatSec crew mentioned in the course of the episode:Andrew Kohut's analysis of how Watergate eroded public support for President NixonDavid Brooks's recent column, "The Jan. 6 Committee Has Already Blown It"Rational Security listeners can get a committed ad-free feed by becoming a Lawfare material supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Reporting on New Jersey politics is never dull - especially in this mega political state where every year is an election.  That's probably why Dustin Racioppi transitioned easily from his early career time in a Navy submarine to the Garden State battleground.Lisa was lucky to catch Dustin on primary election day 2022 from both Dustin and Lisa's hometown to zero in on the wild ride his career has taken - from Bridgegate to scandal at the SDA.  Just this week, he announced his experience is taking him onto a larger territory as the newly appointed Atlantic Region politics and government editor for the USA Today Network.  Come for the journalism and politics chat and stay for the New Jersey Lightning Round of Pork Roll, Springsteen, Luigi's and What About A Bagel references.  Nothing better than a Jersey Shore summer!

Dave Wasserman, a Senior Editor at the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, is universally regarded as one of the foremost election analysts on the planet - especially when it comes to US House races. In this conversation, Dave talks his early obession with all things politics, how he turned that into a job at the Cook Report, his approach to political analysis, the story behind his twitter catchphrase "I've seen enough", and his take on both the 2022 redistricting developments & overall House playing field. IN THIS EPISODE…Dave's early love of maps…How a cable system glitch leads Dave to find politics…Dave's unusual gift request for his 13th Birthday…The one race that drew Dave into congressional politics…The story behind a teenage Dave's appearance as a pundit on a local public affairs show…Dave talks his important intersection with UVA Professor Larry Sabato…The $10 bet Dave won from Larry Sabato…The college analysis Dave wrote that led to his role with the Cook Report…Dave talks the approach he brings to elections analysis…What goes into creating Dave's election night models…Dave on the races he's proud he got right, plus some that surprised him…Dave talks trends he's observed in House races during his time as a race-rater…Dave takes us behind the scenes of the NBC Election Night Decision Desk…The origin of Dave's catchphrase to call elections…Dave breaks down the average work week for a race-rating analyst…Dave talks his longtime fascination with the redistricting process…Dave gives his thoughts on the 2022 redistricting process…Dave provides an update on recent legal ground that's been broken around redistricting…Dave's overall read on the '22 House playing field…Dave talks signs the Trump hold on the House GOP caucus may be weakening…Dave's advice to the next generation of race-raters…AND 2,568 districts, George Allen, Mrs. Barkley, Ben Bernanke, Mary Bono Mack, Lauren Boebert, Bridgegate, Scott Brown, bruised egos, C-Span, Eric Cantor, Joe Cao, Don Cazayoux, Julia Carson, James Carville, Travis Childers, Emanuel Cleaver, Martha Coakley, Miles Coleman, compulsive list making, Jim Cooper, cranberry bread, creative ethics, Joe Crowley, Ted Cruz, Henry Cuellar, Rodney Davis, Pete Dawkins, Peter DeFazio, dummymanders, Election Twitter, Marc Elias, false suspense, food science, Louie Gohmert, Governing Magazine, Josh Harder, Andy Harris, Rush Holt, Bill Jefferson, John Katko, Dan Kildee, Steve Kornacki, Frank Lautenberg, Elaine Luria, Morgan Lutrell, Sean Patrick Maloney, map recipients, Terry McAuliffe, Kevin McCarthy, Bob McDonnell, David McKinley, Peter Meijer, Mary Miller, minimum split districting, Alex Mooney, Nathaniel Moran, Joe Morelle, oddly engrossing debates, Mike Pappas, Nancy Pelosi, PoliticsNJ.com, Premier League Soccer, QVC, Raul Ruiz, Stu Rothenberg, Rutgers, Bernard Shaw, Chris Shays, Siskel & Ebert, Elissa Slotkin, Abigail Spanberger, the Squad, Starbucks, Kenneth Starr, useful stereotypes, Paul Tonko, Lauren Underwood, the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, Fred Upton, violin lessons, Wal Mart, Amy Walter, Jim Webb, West River South Dakota, David Wildstein, Judy Woodruff, John Yarmuth, Glen Youngkin, …& more!

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On February 25, 1996, a terrorist suicide bomber detonated himself on the No. 18 bus in Jerusalem, killing 26 innocent people, including Matthew Eisenfeld and Sara Duker. Their loss devastated everyone who knew them, and the attack that took their lives had geopolitical ripple effects that are evident still today. The personal example of Matt and Sara continues to inspire those who knew them.  In this special two-part series of My Teacher Podcast, Rabbi Ed Bernstein is joined in conversation by Mike Kelly, an award-winning journalist and columnist for The (Bergen) Record of New Jersey and the USA Today Network, who did extensive reporting on this attack. In Episode 11, Ed interviewed Mike on the arc of his career and his reporting on this story that led to his acclaimed book, The Bus on Jaffa Road. In this work, Mike chronicles a single act of terrorism and what happened as the American families of the victims attempted to seek justice through U.S. courts. The book, which was published in 2014, has been described by reviewers as “destined to become a literary classic”, “non-fiction at its very best” and a “masterpiece” that “goes deep below the rhetoric on the ‘war on terror'.” In this episode, Mike interviews Ed on his relationship with Matt and Sara and their legacy as recorded in part in the book that Ed edited: Love Finer Than Wine: The Writings of Matthew Eisenfeld and Sara Duker. The book was recognized as a 2016 National Jewish Book Awards Finalist in the category of anthologies and collections. It received  coverage in various publications including The Forward, Florida Sun-Sentinel, The Jewish Ledger of West Hartford and the Cleveland Jewish News. Here's a photo of Ed editing the JTS Memorial Volume that would eventually become Love Finer Than Wine.  Mike Kelly is the author of many prize-winning projects and columns. Prior to  The Bus on Jaffa Road, he wrote two other non-fiction books. His first book, Color Lines: The Troubled Dreams of Racial Harmony in an American Town, published in 1995, tells the story of one town's struggles to achieve racial harmony after a white police officer shot and killed an African-American teenager. The Washington Post called the book “American journalism at its best.”  His second book, Fresh Jersey: Stories from an Altered State, a collection of his columns about New Jersey, published in 2000, was described as “wonderful, touching, funny, perceptive” by best-selling novelist Mary Higgins Clark. Mike Kelly's newspaper journalism has taken him to homeless colonies, drug dens, prisons and courtrooms as well as assignments in Iraq, Africa, Cuba, Malaysia, Israel (including the West Bank and Gaza) and Northern Ireland. He has covered many major stories, including the 9/11 attacks, the Clinton impeachment, Hurricane Katrina and the Bridgegate scandal.  He has provided analysis for NPR and major TV news programs. He lives in Teaneck, NJ. For more on Mike Kelly, visit www.mikekellywriter.com and follow him on Twitter @MikeKellyColumn.For questions and comments, email Rabbi Ed Bernstein at myteacherpodcast@gmail.com.Follow the My Teacher Podcast on social media:Twitter: @PodcastTeachFacebookInstagram

On February 25, 1996, a terrorist suicide bomber detonated himself on the No. 18 bus in Jerusalem, killing 26 innocent people, including Matthew Eisenfeld and Sara Duker. Their loss devastated everyone who knew them, and the attack that took their lives had geopolitical ripple effects that are evident still today. The personal example of Matt and Sara continues to inspire those who knew them.  In this special two-part series of My Teacher Podcast, Rabbi Ed Bernstein is joined in conversation by Mike Kelly, an award-winning journalist and columnist for The (Bergen) Record of New Jersey and the USA Today Network, who did extensive reporting on this attack. In this episode, Ed interviews Mike on the arc of his career and his reporting on this story that led to his acclaimed book, The Bus on Jaffa Road. In this work, Mike chronicles a single act of terrorism and what happened as the American families of the victims attempted to seek justice through U.S. courts. The book, which was published in 2014, has been described by reviewers as “destined to become a literary classic”, “non-fiction at its very best” and a “masterpiece” that “goes deep below the rhetoric on the ‘war on terror'.” In the next episode, Mike interviews Ed on his relationship with Matt and Sara and their legacy as recorded in part in the book that Ed edited: Love Finer Than Wine: The Writings of Matthew Eisenfeld and Sara Duker. Mike Kelly is the author of many prize-winning projects and columns. Prior to  The Bus on Jaffa Road, he wrote two other non-fiction books. His first book, Color Lines: The Troubled Dreams of Racial Harmony in an American Town, published in 1995, tells the story of one town's struggles to achieve racial harmony after a white police officer shot and killed an African-American teenager. The Washington Post called the book “American journalism at its best.”  His second book, Fresh Jersey: Stories from an Altered State, a collection of his columns about New Jersey, published in 2000, was described as “wonderful, touching, funny, perceptive” by best-selling novelist Mary Higgins Clark. Mike Kelly's newspaper journalism has taken him to homeless colonies, drug dens, prisons and courtrooms as well as assignments in Iraq, Africa, Cuba, Malaysia, Israel (including the West Bank and Gaza) and Northern Ireland. He has covered many major stories, including the 9/11 attacks, the Clinton impeachment, Hurricane Katrina and the Bridgegate scandal.  He has provided analysis for NPR and major TV news programs. He lives in Teaneck, NJ. For more on Mike Kelly, visit www.mikekellywriter.com and follow him on Twitter @MikeKellyColumn.Here is the photo of Matt and Sara that sits on Mike's desk. For questions and comments, email Rabbi Ed Bernstein at myteacherpodcast@gmail.com.Follow the My Teacher Podcast on social media:Twitter: @PodcastTeachFacebookInstagram 

Former Supreme Court Clerk, Rory Little, joins us for a discussion of the October 2019 Supreme Court Term, criminal cases. We discuss the overall trends observed from the bench and the opinions delivered. We then discuss some cases of note like Bridgegate, DACA and more.Want to get involved with the Criminal Justice Section? Join us! https://www.americanbar.org/membership/join-now

Senator Loretta Weinberg is the Majority Leader of the NJ State Senate, and has played a dynamic, integral role in progressive state politics for over five decades. In this conversation she takes listeners through her transformation as public servant, from a volunteer activist to a county and municipal official, an Assemblywoman, Senator, a candidate on a gubernatorial campaign, and the key player who led the investigation into Bridgegate. Through it all she has fought back against corruption, challenged the status quo, and stood up for the most disadvantaged and vulnerable populations in the State. Senator Weinberg's record of public service is an inspiration to anyone who believes that real change happens on the grassroots level. 

OK, you caught us. The Christie Tracker Podcast actually wrapped up back in November of 2016 - after the Bridgegate trial of former Christie staffer, Bridget Anne Kelly and former Deputy Executive Director of the Port Authority, Bill Baroni. But because Tuesday, January 16th marks the last day in office for New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, we had to temporarily reemerge. We bribed them with hot coffee and free EZ Pass for a month, so WNYC's Matt Katz and Nancy Solomon came back for one more round on the podcast. They join host David Furst for a last look back on the Gov's two terms in office. Chris Christie dominated the state's political stage like no other. He claims New Jersey is "much, much better than it was eight years ago." But he finishes his term with the lowest approval rating of any governor in state history and may be remembered more for Bridgegate, Beachgate and endorsing Donald Trump than anything else. Matt and Nancy highlight some of the moments that helped shape his legacy. Nancy says, "To me, it's all about how good of a communicator he is and how personable he is... and then all of the ways that he perverted our state government for his own purposes." And while they were at it, the crew selected a few of their favorite episodes of the Christie Tracker Podcast: MATT's PICK: Christie's Bold Defense of Muslim-Americans (Four Years Ago) On this show from November of 2015, we turned back the clock to a time well before the presidential primaries, when Gov. Christie was letting loose with his bold support for a Muslim-American judge. NANCY's PICK: Chris Christie Through the Looking Glass Things get curious. The man who deleted texts during Bridgegate investigation gets offended when Hillary Clinton's emails are erased. Matt picks apart every word of the governor's recent statements. And what does Alice in Wonderland have to do with Chris Christie? All will be explained in this episode from August 26, 2015. DAVID's pick: Chris Christie: The Springsteen Tracker If you're with the Gov at a Bruce show, don't even think about leaving early. Back in October of 2015, Matt explained Christie's Springsteen legendary obsession.        

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Flint Water Crisis, Bridgegate and Internet Surveillance. We also have a guest who is a Brexpert! Tune in to see who it is and to see who is this week's winner of EMBDMOTW!

Famous Doomsday Predictions, The Passion of the Christie, Donald Trump's Violent revenge. Musical guests, Sarah Steele and Violet Em. Civil War letters from space. I love you Zardoth!

The Bridgegate trial is done. Governor Christie is heading into his last year in office. And the Christie Tracker Podcast is closing up shop. Before we go, our resident Bridgegate-ologists, WNYC's Matt Katz and Andrea Bernstein, join us to answer your questions. Former Christie associates Bridget Kelly and Bill Baroni plan to appeal their guilty verdicts. But the Gov is certainly ready to move on. Speaking about Bridgegate on NJ 101.5's Ask The Governor show this week he said, "I'm DONE with this... the people of New Jersey are done with it, it's over. And I know that it won't allow for the liberal media in this state to continue to beat on the Republican governor. But they'll find something else to do." Speaking with host David Furst, Matt Katz says, "Never has the governor specifically addressed those allegations that came up in the trial and told us what is, exactly, wrong with them. He's just given blanket denials." WNYC's Matt Katz and Andrea Bernstein (Photo: Arun Venugopal)  

The Trial is done. The guilty verdicts are in. So in an effort to turn the page on this chaotic chapter in New Jersey's history, we present Bridgegatepalooza - - a wrap-up of the political retribution scheme that derailed the rising star of the national Republican party, and ended – we thought – the political future of Chris Christie. Host David Furst is joined by a group of reporters who covered the Bridgegate saga as it unfolded. Shawn Boburg, formerly with the Record now with the Washington Post… Heather Haddon and Ted Mann with the Wall Street Journal... Tom Moran, the Star-Ledger's Editorial Page Editor... and of course, WNYC's Andrea Bernstein and Matt Katz. Looking back after the trial, Ted Mann says, "These are people who didn't think they were gonna get caught. And when they didn't think they were gonna get caught, they weren't weeping and they weren't appealing to you to consider their backgrounds in public service… They were speaking very nastily about their fellow human beings and they were doing things that they would never justify in the light of day."  

After seven weeks, the Bridgegate trial is done and the verdicts are in. Former Chris Christie staffer, Bridget Anne Kelly and Bill Baroni, the former Deputy Executive Director of the Port Authority, were found guilty on all counts. Both sides are vowing to appeal. And even though testimony during the trial indicated otherwise, Governor Christie says the jury confirmed everything he has said all along – that he knew nothing about a plot to close lanes at the George Washington Bridge. Meanwhile, the governor has a Nov. 23rd court date to deal with a citizen's complaint in Bergen County, accusing him of misconduct. And the possibility of a new legislative investigation into Bridgegate has been raised. WNYC's Matt Katz and Andrea Bernstein join us to reflect on the verdicts and help us get a handle on where this is heading. The governor appeared on CBS This Morning in an attempt to minimize the damage. But speaking with host David Furst, Matt Katz says "There are four high level people - we should remember this - four high level people who have been convicted of federal crimes who served… high up in this administration."

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Now in week 7, the Bridgegate trial is in the hands of the jury. And so as we wait for verdicts for former Christie staffer Bridget Kelly and former Port Authority appointee Bill Baroni, WNYC's Andrea Bernstein and Matt Katz join us with a few closing arguments of their own. There were a lot of details and characters for the jury to keep track of over the last 6 weeks of testimony. Speaking with host David Furst, Matt and Andrea detail the drama that played out in court when juror questions were presented to the judge. At one point, tempers flared over a sensitive question. Judge Wigenton ruled that regardless of motive, Kelly and Baroni could be guilty of conspiracy. Matt Katz says that resulted in Bridget Kelly's attorney "throwing his head back and slumping in his chair" and telling the judge that she was directing a verdict of guilty.  

Former Christie staffer Bridget Kelly finally hit the stand in week 6 of the Bridgegate Trial. Governor Christie has always maintained that he had no knowledge about the plan - prior to or during the lane closures at the George Washington Bridge. Kelly testified that she told him once before and twice during the 5-day shutdown. She even offered up a counter explanation for her infamous "Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee" email. And Kelly testified that she was afraid of the governor. She says, "I was gun shy. I was scared. But he would then turn it on, and be charming. It was a confusing, frightening time." WNYC's Matt Katz and Andrea Bernstein and the Star-Ledger's Tom Moran join us for a full breakdown of week 6. And Andrea poses an interesting question. Did this whole thing spiral out of control because Bridget Kelly wanted to sit with the cool kids? Andrea says that Kelly may have been motivated by a desire to be accepted by Christie's inner circle. Tom adds, "She seems like someone who really wants to be included in the club and she's just on the outer edge of it and almost in there. And a lot of the stuff she does it to ingratiate herself with them." Matt takes it one step further: "This is a weakness that all of these characters had."  

Bill Baroni, the former Deputy Executive Director of the Port Authority was on the stand this week in the Bridgegate trial. He, and former Christie staffer Bridget Kelly, are on trial for allegedly orchestrating the lane closures leading to the George Washington Bridge in a scheme to punish the Mayor of Fort Lee for not endorsing Governor Christie's reelection bid. WNYC's Andrea Bernstein and Matt Katz bring us the latest. Speaking with host David Furst, Matt says Baroni's 'basic argument was that David Wildstein, the admitted co-conspirator, was actually the one that called the shots in closing these lanes.' Bill Baroni was Wildstein's boss. But Baroni testifies that Wildstein operated outside of the Port Authority's power structure - and answered only to Trenton.  

We're only a third of the way through the Bridgegate trial. Testimony from the prosecution's star witness David Wildstein wrapped up last week. The former port authority official has implicated nearly everyone in Governor Christie's orbit – including Christie and Governor Cuomo. WNYC's Matt Katz and Andrea Bernstein join us to detail the high emotions on display last week and to look forward to the testimonies of former Christie staffer, Bridget Anne Kelly and former Deputy Executive Director of the Port Authority, Bill Baroni. We'll also consider what kind of Chris Christie will emerge after the trial wraps up and the 2016 election is history. Speaking with host David Furst, Matt says in New Jersey 'he may very well go down as one of the most unpopular governors of all time.' And in the next breath? He says he may run for president in 2020. Plus: Listen to what Bridgegate and the musical Hamilton may have in common.  

It was another busy week in Christie world. Over the past several days, Governor Christie announced a deal to allow a gas tax hike to pay for transportation projects in New Jersey... he called Donald Trump a genius on Fox News Sunday for losing nearly a billion dollars in 1995... and, after a long weekend, former port authority official David Wildstein was back on the stand for week 3 of the Bridgegate trial. WNYC's Matt Katz and Andrea Bernstein and the Star-Ledger's Tom Moran join us with the latest. Speaking with host David Furst, Matt says defense attorneys have been working hard to portray Wildstein as a 'crazy, lying lunatic.' Meanwhile, Matt adds, 'Wildstein has said that basically, almost every person close to Christie knew during the period of the cover-up.' According to testimony from Wildstein, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo knew more about efforts to cover up the lane-closure scheme than he let on. Andrea breaks down what we know so far.  

Week 2 of the Bridgegate trial featured more show-stopping testimony from David Wildstein. The former Port Authority official who has pleaded guilty in the lane closure scandal, said governor Chris Christie knew about the traffic at the George Washington Bridge while it was happening. And, according to Wildstein's testimony, when the governor was informed about the gridlock in Fort Lee – just before a ceremony to honor victims of 9/11, no less – he laughed. WNYC's Matt Katz and Andrea Bernstein join us with the latest on the trial. This week, we dig deep into Wildstein's testimony. Speaking with host David Furst, Matt says it's all starting to make sense why 'Wildstein would have been able to get away with it and why there would have been such an attempt at a cover-up.' Plus, we look at another ex-Christie confidante who has emerged as a key figure in the Bridgegate saga, the governor's former campaign manager – and current national field director for the Trump campaign – Bill Stepien.  

The Bridgegate trial has begun for former Christie staffer, Bridget Anne Kelly and Bill Baroni, the former Deputy Executive Director of the Port Authority. And Chris Christie's name has been coming up a lot in federal court in Newark. On the very first day, prosecutors came out and said the governor knew about the politically motivated lane closures leading to the George Washington Bridge while they were happening. We kick off season two of the Christie Tracker Podcast: The Bridgegate Trial with WNYC's Matt Katz and Andrea Bernstein, who are witnessing every minute of the trial as it unfolds. They join host David Furst for analysis, behind the scenes stories from the trial (including Matt and his computer being detained by the U.S. Marshall) and the latest on how this all might affect Chris Christie's involvement in the 2016 election. Andrea says one of the reasons why the Bridgegate saga continues to be fascinating is because 'it's Hamlet meets American Hustle.'

We've been on hiatus for a while. But summer break is over. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band wrapped up their tour. Beach season is done. And we got kicked out of the rental in Manasquan. Oh, and the Bridgegate trial is finally underway for former Governor Christie staffer, Bridget Anne Kelly and Bill Baroni, the former Deputy Executive Director of the Port Authority. So it was time to reemerge. We're re-launching with a new season of podcasts starting this Wednesday, September 21st. And we'll be joined once again by WNYC's award-winning team of Matt Katz and Andrea Bernstein. Download a new show every week for analysis, behind the scenes stories from the trial and the latest on how it all might affect Chris Christie's involvement in the 2016 election.  

Hugh Hewitt and Ryan Crocker (former Ambassador to Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Kuwait and Lebanon), on Middle East. Michael Medved and Bobby Jindal on whether terrorism will strike again on U.S. soil. Dennis Prager unsettles the "settled science" of so-called climate change. Medved on the thousands of self-proclaimed protectors of the planet protesting climate change in NYC. Mike Gallagher spoke with Trey Gowdy, chairman of the Select Committee on Benghazi. Dexter Filkins shares with Hugh Hewitt on the Kurds and ISIS. Prager on the media's absolute SILENCE on Gov. Chris Christie's being cleared from the Justice Dept. regarding the bridge scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.