Podcast appearances and mentions of Cal Cunningham

This week, host Tim Boyum takes us inside the world of political opposition research. We've all seen the ads, heard about salacious accusations or ready stories about political candidates. And most of that comes from what's known as opposition research.  He talks with two North Carolinians involved in some of the more famous opposition research cases in recent times. Republican Charles Hellwig helped dig up information on 2020 U.S. Senate candidate Cal Cunningham, and David Wheeler discovered and released several things about 2022 candidate and U.S. Representative Madison Cawthorn.  Both candidates ended up losing. The two argue opposition research is vital for a campaign and not some dark room operation.

This week's episode is a compilation of some of my favorite campaign war stories and memorable moments from the first three months of episodes, covering March - May 2021. IN THIS EPISODE Paul Begala talks a key lesson he learned from the 1984 Texas Senate race…and the Democratic candidate the Clinton campaign believed posed the greatest threat to Clinton in the primaries.Rebecca Pearcey, Political Director on the Warren 2020 presidential, recalls crossing paths with celebrities on the campaign trail and breaks down the value and mechanics of Elizabeth Warren's selfie lines from the 2020 primaries…Glen Bolger, Republican pollster, shares a memory from 1988 demonstrating showing how unprepared GOP institutions were when George HW Bush chose Dan Quayle to be his VP nominee…and – as the pollster for Senator Thom Tillis – weighs in on whether or not the Cal Cunningham affair made the difference in the 2020 NC Senate race…Rose Kapolczynski, manager of Barbara Boxer's four successful Senate campaigns, takes us deep inside Barbara Boxer's underdog 1992 Senate race…and talks the role the Anita Hill / Clarence Thomas hearings had in the race and in creating that cycle's “Year of the Woman”…Two-term Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed shares fantastic stories about two of his mentors, Mayors Maynard Jackson and Willie Brown…Saul Shorr, Democratic admaker, talks about his memories of Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan - including the historic winning 2000 Senate race that took place three weeks after Governor Carnahan died in a tragic plane crash…Democratic media strategist Martha McKenna remembers her front row seat seeing the political origins of now Cabinet Secretaries Deb Haaland and Pete Buttigieg…Mike Murphy, GOP media guru, talks two of the times he rubbed the brass of the Bush '92 re-election team the wrong way…and shares a fantastic Pat Buchanan story…Faiz Shakir, Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign manager, goes deep into the 2020 campaign, including the re-boot of the campaign after Senator Sanders' heart scare, the campaign's theory of the race, and a couple of things he'd want to handle differently in hindsight…Founder of House Majority PAC Ali Lapp recounts one of her favorite examples of HMP utilizing creative tactics to help Democrats win a tough House seat in 2016…

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Kieran Begg from Eerie Earth podcast joins us to talk all about Zombies and the new radio show he's written and directed called The Fallen. "Edinburgh has fallen. The dead swarm the streets. Supplies are running low and survivors are few. Dani and Cal Cunningham have been thrust into a nightmare that they just cannot wake. They must join forces with a group of survivors called The Crows to survive the hell. "https://www.eerieearth.com/WEBSITE: https://www.dprogrammed.com/ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/8z8nwsmz PODCAST IS ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-701673 AUDIO PODCAST LINKS: SPREAKER: https://tinyurl.com/camuh7ss iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/hz4frehk Deezer: https://tinyurl.com/w5cn8nx5 Audible:https://tinyurl.com/5fmbntfx TuneIn: https://tinyurl.com/yam7nw6a Google Play: https://tinyurl.com/rhpmnx72 JioSaavn: https://tinyurl.com/358r4vd2 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yfap37tu Stitcher: https://tinyurl.com/rkp854nv Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3254633 FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/deprogrammedEd/ FB GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/deprogrammingcults/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ageofcults/ MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@melissadawn_26279 PARLER: https://parler.com/profile/MelissaDawn/posts Intro video by Renderforest for D:Programmed #edinburgh #apocalypse #endofdays

Just weeks after prostate cancer surgery, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis returns to Tying It Together with Tim Boyum to talk about his health. We'll also get his take on the debate in Washington on infrastructure and why he voted against the January 6th commission. ​Later, he'll tell us why he's going after a fellow Republican in the 2022 U.S. Senate race and wait until you hear the story about his most recent opponent Cal Cunningham.

Trailer for my new radio drama coming to Eerie Earth. Edinburgh has fallen and succumbed to the dead, who now roam the streets looking for their next meal. Siblings Dani and Cal Cunningham are thrust into a situation that they never thought they would ever been and are forced to survive in this new world. Aided by a group of soldiers called The Crows, they are guided through the streets of Edinburgh and to Safety, but how safe are they really? Tune in to find out. Episode one will be released on the 7th of June 2021 at 8pm!

I'm very fortunate this week to be joined by my first Republican guest, GOP pollster Glen Bolger of Public Opinion Strategies. Glen cut his teeth in polling in the Reagan / Bush era and helmed the polling operation for House Republicans before co-founding his own firm - a firm that now represents more than 40 members of Congress and 10+ US Senators. Glen tells some great stories of his early days in politics - matriculating at American University, interning on the Hill, cutting  his teeth at polling with President Reagan's pollster and at the NRCC before being part of the founding of Public Opinion Strategies. Podcast WebsiteTwitter: @ProPoliticsPodTwitter: @ZacMcCraryFacebook: The Pro Politics Podcast  IN THIS EPISODEGlen gets “Potomac Fever” in high school…What Glen learned at American University that guided him toward politics…What did he learn that gave Glen a “leg up” when he started in politics…Glen spends a semester working in politics across the pond in the UK…Glen crosses path as a young staffer with Democratic Majority Leader Jim Wright…How Glen's first job out of college was working with President Reagan's pollster…Why Glen turned down the RNC and GOP Senate Committee to work for the GOP House Committee…The one House race the Republicans lost that taught Glen an important lesson in politics…Glen's great story of the lack of GOP preparation before Dan Quayle was chosen as VP…The one strategic decision that helped Ileana Ros-Lehtinen win her first congressional race…What oversight at the NRCC led Glen to worry he was about to lose his job…The origin story Public Opinion Strategies formed around a kitchen table…The one strategic decision of Glen's that helped win a New Hampshire Governor's race…Glen's memories of the '94 GOP wave…Glen's take on how important the Cal Cunningham affair was in Thom Tillis 2020 re-election…Glen's advice on how to get in the door of a polling firm…and then rise through the ranks…ALSO…Mary Chapin Carpenter, Dick Cheney, Barbara Christmas, Mike Crapo, Dan Coats, Jim Courter, Cal Cunningham, Rob Engel, Jim Florio, George Gekas, Newt Gingrich, Wilma Goldstein, Bob Goodlatte, Jack Kingston, Peter Kostmayer,  John McCain, Bill McInturff, Steve Merrill, Neil Newhouse, Chris Nicholas, Jim Nussle, Claude Pepper, Dan Quayle, Arlen Specter, Van Taylor, Thom Tillis, Craig Thomas, Lindsay Thomas, Jill Long Thompson, Richard Wirthlinand more!Podcast WebsiteTwitter: @ProPoliticsPodTwitter: @ZacMcCraryFacebook: The Pro Politics Podcast  

Subscribe to Working Life today! Support us @ https://www.patreon.com/WorkingLifePodcast or @ actblue.com/donate/working-life-1 Episode 217: It’s all about North Carolina today—the fight for better wages and the campaign to get a progressive person in the U.S. Senate, all of which is connected to my two guests today who represent the theme of the just-marked International Womens Day. The sad outcome of the push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour tells us two things. First, there is a big house cleaning needed to make way for politicians who actually care about workers. Second, no matter what happens in elections, we need to keep up the street heat to mobilize millions of people to stop the immorality of people working full-time but getting paid poverty wages while billionaires get even richer. First up, then, is Precious Cole. Precious lives in Durham, North Carolina and works at Wendy’s. She has been working minimum wage jobs for half her life and, like millions of other workers, has, year after year, not been able to meet her monthly bills earning what is a poverty wage. Which is one reason Precious has become a key activist and leader in North Carolina Raise Up, the state branch of the national Fight for 15 and a Union network. She chats with me about her life and her activism. Then, you may remember state Senator Erica Smith—she was a progressive who jumped into the 2020 North Carolina race for the U.S. Senate to challenge incumbent Republican Thom Tillis. But, the D.C. insiders shoved her aside, handpicking the most uninspired, dumb-as-a-brick candidate Cal Cunningham who, with piles of corporate and party-directed money, won the primary—and, then, proceeded to crash and burn, handing Tillis his re-election. The 2022 election is a barometer for whether lessons have been learned. As the results of the Florida minimum wage ballot initiative showed—it passed overwhelmingly even as Joe Biden was losing the state—people are saying pretty clearly: give me a policy that puts money in my pocket and isn’t about supporting the rich over regular people, and I’ll vote for it whether you call it “progressive” or “a loaf of bread.” Erica is back for another Senate race, competing for the party primary nod for the seat that is opening up in 2022 with the retirement of Richard Burr. I talk with her about her campaign and the mood in North Carolina. -- Jonathan Tasini Follow me on Twitter @jonathantasini Subscribe to the YouTube show, Working Life at: https://www.youtube.com/WorkingLifewithJonathanTasini Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jonathan.tasini.3

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper blocks $30 million in federal funding for broadband in rural NC. Plus, Sen. Chuck Schumer says he regrets recruiting Cal Cunningham to run for US Senate in NC. Also, Charlotte-area leftists cannot understand why people might not be receptive to their message that all white people are racists. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's show Marc and Jamie talk about the results of the recent US Presidential Elections. In the first segment they discuss the greatness of Stacey Abrams and he cadre of GOTV superstars in Georgia and Jamie complains mightily about the candidacy of Cal Cunningham for the US Senate from North Carolina. In the second segment they talk about the ascension of Kamala Harris and what that means for American women and girls to have someone that looks like them sitting in the Vice President's office. In between segments the guys bless the hearts of Paula White, Kenneth Copeland, and any number of Trumpy televangelists who are in desperate need of Divine light following November 3rd. Of course the show winds down with some Front Porch Musings and Marc's love of The Queen's Gambit.

Suffering from post-election hangovers, Allison and Roman take solace in the expansive Richters 2020 Herb and Vegetable Catalog, explore the whimsical creations of mint guru/oracle Jim Westerfield, discuss to what extent various hot peppers resemble their bizarre namesakes, and aggressively insist that Cal Cunningham return Allison's $25 campaign contribution.  The suggestive Peter Pepper Monkey Face Pepper Jimmy Westerfield's hit single "Another Time (Another Place)" Instagram: SeedyBusinessPod Twitter: SeedyBusiness Email: SeedyBusinessPod@gmail.com

Gov. Roy Cooper extends Phase 3 and orders lower limits for indoor gatherings as COVID cases rise. CMS pauses its plan to bring middle school students back – but they’re blaming a bus driver shortage. Thom Tillis declares victory as Cal Cunningham concedes. And Mecklenburg County is one of five counties cutting ties with Cardinal Innovations Healthcare.

Cal Cunningham concedes the North Carolina Senate race to Republican Thom Tillis. Plus, Andy Mangione will discuss AMAC’s reaction to the legal challenges of the 2020 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our news wrap Tuesday, Republicans will retain a Senate seat in North Carolina that was closely contested. Incumbent Thom Tillis clinched reelection today when his Democratic opponent, Cal Cunningham, conceded. Also, Tulsa, Oklahoma, ran out of intensive care beds on Monday as COVID-19 infections continue to surge, and Minnesota is imposing new pandemic restrictions on gatherings and bars. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Tuesday, Republicans will retain a Senate seat in North Carolina that was closely contested. Incumbent Thom Tillis clinched reelection today when his Democratic opponent, Cal Cunningham, conceded. Also, Tulsa, Oklahoma, ran out of intensive care beds on Monday as COVID-19 infections continue to surge, and Minnesota is imposing new pandemic restrictions on gatherings and bars. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Tuesday, Republicans will retain a Senate seat in North Carolina that was closely contested. Incumbent Thom Tillis clinched reelection today when his Democratic opponent, Cal Cunningham, conceded. Also, Tulsa, Oklahoma, ran out of intensive care beds on Monday as COVID-19 infections continue to surge, and Minnesota is imposing new pandemic restrictions on gatherings and bars. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

I want to discuss what is on the table for American-conservatism heading into tomorrow's election. Sure, we all know that this nation cannot be led by liberals like Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, and the socialist puppet masters pulling strings from behind the scenes. That's right, what the DNC doesn't want the American people to know is that under a Biden Administration, Bolshevic Bernie Sanders will be over policy, Elizabeth Warren will be over education. AOC and Beto O'Rourke will be instrumental in creating domestic policy, including the most restrictive measures in gun rights and energy. Just imagine the lunacy on display during the Democratic nomination process - a literal-liberal "Who's Who" of communistic thought. The thoughts and actions of free this and free will become a reality should Biden defeat Trump - and guess who will be on the hook for all of this? That's right, you, me, and every other working American! Democrats in this country have a plan, ladies and gentlemen. The goal is this - destroy our democratic republic and make every living and breathing American wholly dependent on the government for everything! We all need to be aware of what is on the liberal-agenda. From healthcare to energy, packing the court to the domestic and international policies that will weaken our nation here and abroad, today's liberals have a master plan - and defeating Trump is just the beginning. Biden's campaign manager has already stated that under no circumstances will Trump win - what does that tell you? What that should tell you is that the Democrats will not ever concede - and that they have a far more sinister plan in place to guarantee that under no circumstances will Trump lead this nation again. Why else do you think that the left was against ABC to the Supreme Court? I want all of you listening to know that the fight, this fight, exceeds far broader reaches than just who occupies the Oval after Tuesday. Yes, reelecting Donald Trump again as President is vital; however, we must ensure that Republicans maintain control of the United States Senate. And that is the fight that our nation cannot afford to lose. Across this nation, local, state, and federal offices are up for grabs - none more crucial than for the U.S. Senate. Those offices against incumbent and Republican leaders such as S.C. Sen. Lindsay Graham, M.E. Sen. Susan Collins, and N.C. Sen. Thom Tillis cannot be afforded the liberal-cause. South Carolina Democrat Jaime Harrison has shattered congressional fundraising records, bringing in $57 million in the final quarter for his U.S. Senate campaign against Republican incumbent Lindsey Graham. Ladies and gentlemen, this should be an eye-opener to you - the left in this country want to ensure that they unseat Republican leadership, especially those like Sen. Graham, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee. There are a little over 5 million people that live in the state of S.C. If you equate the 57 million dollars that the DNC and their left-winged financers have pushed into that state to upset Graham, the citizens of S.C. could have received $11,000 each - not per family, instead, each citizen, man, woman, and child in the state of S.C. Do not for one second believe that Democrats are against big money and its influence. Here in North Carolina, Senate candidate Cal Cunningham is still being endorsed by the left - no mind that he was caught and has since refused to answer questions about cheating on his wife with various women, including military personnel wives. Cunningham, an enlisted officer himself, prided himself and his campaign on honesty and trust - a man of family values. But now, the story got yet again buried by the left-wing media, because for them, a philandering, dishonest, and cheating punk like Cunningham is acceptable - and the loss is the people of my state of North Carolina. For Democrats, and those who voted for someone like Cunningham, their vote means nothing - for all of the crap they blasted Trump on, means nothing. The real question is this, where do you see yourself and this country in 48-hours? The left has made their anti-liberty list well-known - in fact, they have not attempted to hide it anyway, shape, or form. Like sheep to the slaughter, many in this nation have taken the bait - bought into the Bolschivism blunders that killed every country before them. The left is scared, ladies and gentlemen. If you haven't read the reports, the U.S. Secret Service, under President Trump's direction, erected a non-scalable fence in front of The White House ahead of today's election. Do you think this is to keep Trump supporters from scaling the wall to protest his reelection? No, no, it is because when every vote is counted, and undeniable proof develops that America is no in favor of the Democratic Party-direction, the left's approach will burn everything to the ground. Unfortunately, in liberal-led cities and towns, lives will be lost. And why? Because the left does not care about freedom - they do not care for law and order. Instead, they care about one thing - anything against Donald Trump and those who support them. Progressive thought was built to push our nation into the past tense - that is what they want - and they will stop at nothing to get it. But luckily for you, for me, and everyone in this country that doesn't have a voice or had their's stolen at the hands of socialistic-thought and action, you have me, and you have those people who never failed, never wavered, and have cast their vote for continued liberty. Music courtesy of Greg Shields Music. http://www.reverbnation.com/GregShields

Genesis and Tonya discuss the topic of women pressuring men to get married, non-consensual sex within relationships and the Cal Cunningham cheating scandal campaign.

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We're now less than 3 days away from Election Day 2020 and the stakes couldn't be higher. Now that early voting has wrapped up, it's down to in-person voting and any remaining absentee ballots that will come through the mail.    Ben Thompson is joined by Catawba College political science professor, Dr. Michael Bitzer, who breaks down voter turnout, record early voting and what we can expect after the election and why we won't have the "official" results for several days or weeks.  Then we're joined by Winthrop University's Dr. Scott Huffmon, who has the inside track on the South Carolina Senate race between Lindsey Graham and Jaime Harrison. Dr. Huffmon also tells us what we can expect in South Carolina during the overall election.  Dr. Susan Roberts, a political science professor at Davidson College, also joins the show to discuss the tight Senate race between Republican Thom Tillis and Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham. Dr. Roberts also analyzes the race for North Carolina governor and a general outlook on North Carolina politics heading into the contentious election. All this, plus Ben has some Election Day tips before you head to the polls and cast a ballot. 

Townhall Review – October 31, 2020 Hugh Hewitt and Arizona Senator Martha McSally talk about her re-election campaign against former astronaut Mark Kelly. Charlie Kirk talks about a battleground state that could ultimately decide who our next president is; that state is Pennsylvania. Salem staged virtual “Townhall Forums” earlier this month with Dennis Prager, Larry Elder, Sebastian Gorka, and Charlie Kirk to talk about the election and other challenges facing our country. Hugh Hewitt talks with North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis about the battle for control of the Senate and his Senate challenger, Democrat Cal Cunningham. Charlie Kirk talks about damaging email evidence found in a laptop computer that allegedly belonged to Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden. Mike Gallagher talks about his concern about the reliability of mail-in ballots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden did a masterful job during Thursday's debate - if you consider outright lying to the millions of Americans a job well done. Thursday's debate was moderator by liberal NBC newscast member Kristen Welker for anyone who may have missed it. Like her liberal friends before her, she made it her mission to show her favoritism and continually attempted to interrupt Trump - 111 times in fact, compared to only 22 of Joe Biden. But we all are used to the blatant disregard of journalistic favoritism against our nation's president and for Ole' Joe over the last year. You could almost see Kristen Welker running interference when Biden was nearing a stumbling block. But, no matter how hard Welker tried, she couldn't stop Biden from dooming himself in all of his Democratic defamation - his past and present actions have finally come to roost. The question is, will Americans care and pay attention? What's more, is all of this information and recent revelations concerning Biden and the millions he made off his son Hunter and the backs of foreign companies too little, too late? After all, nearly 45 million people, more than one-third of voters, have already cast their ballots for the 2020 election. Which brings me to this point - I hate early voting. And why? Because a lot can happen in a month - in any election. Take, for example, in my home state of North Carolina, where Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, Cal Cunningham, has been outed for having numerous extra-marital affairs, including with one woman who is married to a fellow American serviceman. Since the story broke, Cunningham has since apologized, briefly and only once, and has never mentioned or answered any additional questions concerning the matter. This information concerning Cal was revealed just as early voting got underway. The same for Joe Biden, who has evidence against him that proves that he, his son, and other family members have profited richly with off-shore business dealings while the Old Man was serving under Obama as Vice President. Of course, like clockwork, the liberal mainstream media has refused to give any airtime to this story - and when they do, they and like Biden did on Thursday, continually claim that this is nothing more than more Russian meddling in our election process. I don't know about you - but I have heard this Russian hoax story enough that my son's grandchildren will feel my pain. I'm beginning to think that Russian and global warming is the reason for all of the wrongs in this world. That is, of course, if you ask the Democrats. So, what were some of Biden's blatant lies on Thursday? Well, for starters, he claimed that no one lost their insurance under Obamacare. Well, of course, they did - in fact, millions of Americans did. In my home state of North Carolina, Obamacare drove out competition within the country and left only Obamacare and Blue Cross and Blue Shield as the only two policy providers available to the Tar Heel State people. For me and thousands of others in my state, on December 31, 2017, you lost your right to choose - to seek alternatives in a competitive market for healthcare freely. That is what Joe Biden looks to bring about again for all Americans if elected. During the debate, President Trump said that Biden is for socialistic healthcare - Democratically described and designed as a "public option." Folks, that government healthcare, that is communist assistance - and a mandate that will leave millions uninsured or underinsured - will most assuredly remove them from a policy they like and a doctor they love. Stop me if you've heard this one before. "If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor … ." But Joe Biden did elude, among all of his pathetic political bumblings when he said, "People deserve to have affordable health care. Period. Period. Period. It's going to cost some money." What he conveniently leaves out is just how much money will it cost? Ladies and gentlemen, we don't know because he doesn't know. NASA and SpaceX haven't invented calculators that can compute such a figure. As the old saying goes, there is no such thing as a free lunch. Another lie told by liberal Joe was that he never said he would get rid of fracking. There are at least half a dozen recordings and televised interviews whereby Joe says he will end fracking, and in turn, declare war against the oil and gas industries, putting millions and millions of Americans out of work to be replaced by The Green New Deal that he doesn't support, but promotes on his website. But the biggest lie of all was when he stated that he has never taken a dime from another country. Well, of course, he has! That's why Hunter told his daughter he had to kick back 50% to "the Big Guy." Unless, of course, he isn't the "Big Guy." All this is going down the tubes because Hunter couldn't be bothered to pay $85 to the laptop-repair store. Under a Biden Administration, our nation will be weaker, our economy will be in ruins, and our citizens will forever be indebted and dependent on the government for everyday life. Joe Biden has done nothing in 47 years in office - why would we give him another 4? Music courtesy of Greg Shields Music. http://www.reverbnation.com/GregShields

On The Rampage w/ Don Lichterman discusses last night's final debate, Donald J. Trump's non campaign continues, Trump's lies are insurmountable, Biden could have been more precise, how now we are combatting Voting suppression tactics, Poll Watcher, Trey does second Beacon Jamz, What does Gotta Jibboo mean, China, Republicans are great at being linear and selective while being able to talk over people so well, Criminal Justice Bill / Law and Len Bias....   Further, Kim Kardashians Acting Skills, Kristen Bell's Acting Skills and I believe it was Elijah Wood's acting skills...Peter Souza's Documentary Film...Tom Brady and Katy Perry (Katy Perry and my relationship) buy new houses...4 more years of Trump and Mitch McConnell (and his odd behavior in his debate)...   Also, how 22,000 people in Pennsylvania were removed after authorities wrongly determined they’d DIED, new postage requirements on voter forms in Georgia (isn't that a poll tax?), how Texas can restrict who can even request an absentee ballot, how in Pennsylvania, 30,000 ballots were simply posted to the wrong addresses, and that Some ballots aren’t even being printed in Ohio....   Last, a new Banksy, felony disenfranchisement, VoteAmerica Panel, Cal Cunningham, Trump lashing out a fake story, Health Care, Ali Velshi in general and his panel on the border and then the Rams Falling to the 49ers 24-16 on Sunday Night Football...Plus, much more things are discussed today!

With less than two weeks until November 3, more than two million people have already voted. In our review of the week in state politics, Democratic strategist Aisha Dew and former chair of the North Carolina Federation of Young Republicans Clark Riemer discuss when they expect to have results and how they’re feeling about the races. Plus, what to make – if anything – about the Governor’s comment on Cal Cunningham.

With less than two weeks until November 3, more than two million people have already voted. In our review of the week in state politics, Democratic strategist Aisha Dew and former chair of the North Carolina Federation of Young Republicans Clark Riemer discuss when they expect to have results and how they're feeling about the races. Plus, what to make – if anything – about the Governor's comment on Cal Cunningham.

We're less than 2 weeks until the 2020 election and all eyes are on the Carolinas, where President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are focusing their campaigns. On this special edition of FlashPoint, Fred Shropshire and Sarah French break down what's happening in our area as Election Day gets closer.  Ben Thompson examines why North Carolina is so important to both candidates. And we get an idea of why so many campaign ads are featured on our TVs.  Ashley Daley joins the show to recap Cal Cunningham's extramarital affair and questions about his credibility in North Carolina's Senate race. Then we head south of the state line where Jaime Harrison and Lindsey Graham are in an extremely tight Senate race.  Plus, we explain the electoral college, why it exists and answer your questions about absentee ballots, mail-in voting and early voting in the Carolinas. 

On this week’s episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, we talk with GOP strategist Doug Heye.  The North Carolina native opens up to Tim and Ben about why he’s still undecided on who to vote for in the 2020 election, the future of the Republican Party, and the odd atmosphere in D.C. during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Heye also shares a number of great behind the scenes stories involving “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair, Former President Ronald Reagan, and his former boss, U.S. Senator Richard Burr. Later, the crisis communication expert gives us his take on how Cal Cunningham has handled controversy in his campaign.    JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

We get too close to the truth. We talk about Cal Cunningham's inhuman sexts and Barack Hussein Obama's years training with the CIA. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

AP Dillon from the North State Journal discusses the race for North Carolina Attorney General - where the Democratic incumbent, Josh Stein, is accusing his Republican challenger, Jim O'Neill, for not getting rape kits tested quickly enough. Which is, actually, the job of the State Crime Lab that Stein oversees. Not O'Neill. Plus, Democratic US Senate candidate Cal Cunningham refuses to address reports of having a second mistress, instead he's been hiding from voters and media in an effort to run out the clock before the election. Subscribe for FREE Become a Patron Support Our Advertisers Pete's Marketplace Pete on Twitter Fan Facebook Group Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the struggle to control the U.S. Senate, one race in North Carolina — where the Republican incumbent, Thom Tillis, is trying to hold off his Democratic challenger, Cal Cunningham — could be crucial.North Carolina is a classic purple state with a split political mind: progressive in some quarters, while firmly steeped in Southern conservative tradition in others.Two bombshells have recently upended the race: Mr. Tillis fell ill with the coronavirus after attending an event for Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination without a mask. And Mr. Cunningham’s image was sullied by the emergence of text messages showing that he had engaged in an extramarital affair.Jonathan Martin, a national political correspondent for The Times, talks us through the race and examines the factors that could determine who prevails.Guest: Jonathan Martin, a national political correspondent for The New York Times.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily Background reading: North Carolina is a linchpin in the 2020 election — the presidency and the Senate could hinge on results in the state.Here’s how the critical senate race was engulfed in chaos in a single night.

Support us by shopping at our Amazon store: Shop.BradandBritt.com   B and B discuss attempts to make Hunter Biden any kind of story in this election, Trump goes after Fauci, polls are still good for Biden, Cal Cunningham "sex scandal" brings a yawn from NC voters   Follow us on twitter: @BradandBritt Like us on facebook: fb.com/BradandBrittShow Donate to us via PayPal: brittwhitmire@gmail.com Donate to us via Venmo: BBCast Donate to us via Cash App: $bdub336

Sagar 'J' Kamnani & Uday Mehta tell you how you can do your part for the 2020 Senate elections even if you live in a non-swing state (3:30), and break down the overall prospects in this year's map (6:30). Then, they go through the key races and candidates, including Thom Tillis vs Cal Cunningham in North Carolina (12:45), Martha McSally vs Mark Kelly in Arizona (21:45), Susan Collins vs Sara Gideon in Maine (29:45), and Joni Ernst vs Theresa Greenfield in Iowa (36:00). Plus, a safe race with John Hickenlooper in Colorado, and some longshot possibilities with Steve Bullock in Montana and Jaime Harrison in South Carolina (42:30).

Topics include: Cal Cunningham's misdeeds, Issues with Election polls, VP debate recap, "YBD" & more. (original airdate: 10/11/20)

Bachelorette: Senior Edition, Hunter Biden's broken Mac, new Cal Cunningham texts, Anchorage mayor's affair with a news anchor, White Privilege Barbie, a new Bonerline, and a urinating reverend.The World Series is around the corner and it's looking like a Tampa Bay Rays/Atlanta Braves matchup that no one wanted.The Bachelorette is back featuring a super old lady.Deaf U teaches us that young hearing-impaired people are horny like the rest of the population. Some dude dropped semen in his co-worker's drinks and Marc does NOT have a phone number to reach anyone involved.Gary Peters and John James are in a dead heat.Senate candidate, Cal Cunningham, is entrenched in a "historically sexy" sex scandal. Voters do NOT care.The mayor of Anchorage mayor had an affair with the craziest chick possibly ever, who was also a local news anchor.Dave Portnoy echoes what Drew said regarding "Sofia with an F".Nick Saban has COVID right before the biggest college football game of the year.Rob Parker really lit into LeBron James.Le'Veon Bell has been released by the New York Jets and he was totally worth the money while there.Barbie is totally woke now.Amy Robach is hot, but rude. More importantly, Diane Sawyer is back covering racist house appraisers.Amy Cooper is back in the news because she made TWO 911 calls and is a liar in both of them.Bonerline time. Call or text 209-66-Boner.Bill Gates wants to kill us all.Priscilla Chan takes the Melinda Gates route and is totally in charge of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.A ton of Hunter Biden emails, pics and videos have leaked, but the internet doesn't want you to see the story.Tommy Lee is going to leave the country if President Trump wins re-election.Republicans haven't fared well with African Americans in past elections. Ice Cube is on board and finally has gotten twitter mad at him since the anti-Semitic memes didn't do it.Dexter is coming back following the worst ending to a series ever.Kristen Bell is talking about Dax's sobriety.Eric Zane emailed into the show and talked about Walker Buehler tight pants. Baby Walker didn't want to talk about it.Fox 2 has a story about a woman getting peed on by a pastor on a skanky red eye flight from Las Vegas.A man has been accused of the sexual assault and rape of 9 women at Eastern Michigan University.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).

The latest media hit on Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is a "selectively edited" video from four years ago that purports to show she objected to filling a vacancy during an election year. The video actually shows her arguing the opposite. Also, North Carolina Democratic candidate for US Senate, Cal Cunningham, might need to have MORE affairs, as he saw his poll numbers rise amid the sex scandal that broke open last week. Subscribe for FREE Become a Patron Support Our Advertisers Pete's Marketplace Pete on Twitter Fan Facebook Group Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum we tackle the long tradition of barbecue and politics. But with so many new people coming to the state, is that tradition fading? Recently, U.S. Senate candidate Cal Cunningham created a stir when he posted a picture to Twitter that conflicted with traditional North Carolina barbecue. So, this week we will break down everything you need to know about N.C. barbecue, its relationship with politics, and the future with so many non-natives now calling North Carolina home. Our guests include the legendary barbecue expert Bob Garner and historian Dr. Gary Freeze, whose research will likely ruffle a lot of feathers!

Ramen Noodle ‘Chief Noodle Officer’ contest… Possible attack caterpillars in the U.S… Workers don’t expect to go back to the office this year... Microsoft says work from home if you want, forever… Cal Cunningham has a rubber stamp answer about affairs… Pulpit to Porn behind the paywall… Prime Day today and tomorrow Walmart and Target may be doin some deals Curbside pick up has helped and may stick around Wait! Neck gaiters are fine? Just wear the mask… Subscribe to the Podcast… Subscribe to the YouTube Email to Chewingthefat@theblaze.com Who Gives a Poop? comin up… Puppy prices through the roof / price gouging anyone? Covid study paused UK implements three tiered plan Facebook will now ban Holocaust deniers Second Covid-19 infection can be worse than the first…??  Heather L Montgomery Who Gives a Poop? Surprising Science from One End to the Other https://www.amazon.com/Who-Gives-Poop-Surprising-Science-ebook/dp/B088RM5524 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will, Matt and Felix absolutely refuse to go out like Stan Chera. We discuss Trump’s ongoing battle against COVID and a bizarrely chaste sext scandal around candidate for North Carolina senate Cal Cunningham. Then, Will and Matt are joined by actor and director Tim Robbins to talk satire in the age of Trump and his new radio play podcast “Bobbo Supreme”. You can find Tim's new pod here: https://www.patreon.com/TimRobbinsPresents

This week, Ray and Brooke examine the substance of the Vice Presidential debate and issue a definitive ruling on the accusations that Vice President Mike Pence was Mansplainer in Chief. They also discuss the latest developments in the Cal Cunningham scandal, what this might mean for his race, and how it impacts public perception of...

After dodging media for a week, the North Carolina Democratic candidate for US Senate finally fielded half a dozen questions from reporters on Friday. He didn't answer any of them. Plus, I spoke with Dr. Chris Cooper from Western Carolina about the NC 11 Congressional race, absentee ballots, and literacy tests for voting. Subscribe for FREE Become a Patron Support Our Advertisers Pete's Marketplace Pete on Twitter Fan Facebook Group   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack White on SNL saves the weekend, Meghan Markle: most trolled, more "woke kids", Deaf U, Cal Cunningham's texts, John Wayne Airport's name change, Drew's friend Donovan Webster, and it's Mike Clark week.No Detroit Lions, but at least Drew still has his COVID-ridden Virginia Tech Hokies to cheer.Bill Burr and Jack White absolutely killed it on Saturday Night Live.SNL did a tiny tribute to Eddie Van Halen. Remember the time G.E. Smith tried to upstage EVH?Marc's high school chemistry teacher passed away. RIP Mr. Turner.Drew goes all nostalgic and remembers classmates of the past, including the tale of Donovan Webster.Doc Antle of Tiger King fame has been indicted for animal trafficking.Alex Smith and his "hamburger leg" returned to the NFL today.There is a mobile bowling alley in Southfield and we need to get it over to Drew's house ASAP.Woke Kids of Reddit continue to provide lies from people who want attention.Tori Spelling told a whopper about dodging machine gun fire.Mariah Carey's son has been terrorized by a 9-year-old "white supremacist".SNL nailed Hollywood PSA's. Why do people laugh at Kate McKinnon? Pete Davidson did Harry Potter jokes.Joe Biden warns of "chicanery" at the polls, but at least it won't be "rigged".Donald Trump wanted to rip his suit open and expose a Superman shirt underneath when he left the hospital.Turns out Kamala Harris' story about Abraham Lincoln during the VP debate was a bunch of malarkey.Bill Burr had a great monologue and angered many demographics throughout the night.We check in with the John Wayne Airport to see if they plan on changing their name.The Detroit Free Press dived into the individuals of the Wolverine Watchmen and their roles in the attempt to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer.Meghan Markle really opened up on a high school podcast. She claims that she was the "most trolled person" in 2019.Ellen's ratings are tanking. One thing is for sure, it's not Drew Barrymore's show stealing the audience away.Hubie Halloween is getting so-so reviews and Marc recommends Deaf U.North Carolina's Senate front-runner, Cal Cunningham, has quite the sex & text scandal happening.48 Hours covered the Ahmaud Arbery case. Meanwhile, Dateline featured a case of a missing mother in California.Friend of the show, Rashone Bryant, has been listed as one of the 28 outstanding people of color in the shoe industry.A podcast about Joy Division & New Order is coming out.Phil Collins' ex-wife looks like Chrissy Teigen and is getting kicked out of Phil's estate.After finding out they were both still alive: RIP Tom Kennedy. RIP Whitey Ford.Jon Bon Jovi needs to leave Richie Sambora alone!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).

The dreaded Performance Improvement Plan is something workers want to avoid, but employees do have ways to protect themselves. Ewan gives some great advice on how to respond to PIPs, as they're known, and ensure that your voice is heard. On the management side, Ewan explains what companies should do to make sure their PIPs are air-tight. Then Cam dives into the sexting and extra-marital affair scandal that has engulfed North Carolina Senate candidate Cal Cunningham. Politicians cheating on their spouses is a story as old as time, but the expectations are changing and so have PR approaches. Cam makes the case that Cunningham has only made the situation worse, and provides some advice on how to approach these thorny issues in a more advantageous way. Plus: Mental Health Day and the crazy story of eBay executives stalking bloggers. Don't miss any future episodes and get updates about the podcast by https://prlawpodcast.club/ (signing up) to the PR & Law Podcast newsletter. We promise: no spam. Ever. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or family member. It's the best way to get the word out and we are very grateful! We also frequently post updates to the stories we discuss on social media. You can find us on https://linkedin.com/in/prlawpodcast (LinkedIn), https://twitter.com/prlawpodcast (Twitter), https://instagram.com/prlawpodcast (Instagram), and https://facebook.com/prlawpodcast (Facebook). You can also subscribe to our channels on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKssq1REhnQb3lHhCXL7GQ (YouTube) and https://soundcloud.com/user-697756979 (Soundcloud). If you have a question we would be happy to answer it on the show! Just post it to social media with the hashtag #PRLawPod. Links and Show Notes https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/09/politics/north-carolina-senate-race-cal-cunningham-thom-tillis/index.html (North Carolina Senate Candidate's Sex Scandals Renews GOP Hopes of Keeping Majority Despite Trump's Drag on the Ticket) - CNN https://nationalfile.com/watch-cal-cunningham-gives-weak-response-to-revelations-of-his-adultery/ (Cal Cunningham Gives Weak Response to Questions of his Adultery) - NationalFile https://www.prand.law/episode/episode-19-mcdonalds-plunged-into-crisis-over-serial-dating-ceo-why-his-severance-is-threatened-how-to-manage-crises-on-social-media-and-the-1980s-adult-film-industry (Episode #19 - McDonald's Plunged into Crisis over Serial-Dating CEO) - PR & Law Podcast Check This Out https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/26/technology/ebay-cockroaches-stalking-scandal.html?referringSource=articleShare (Inside eBay's Cockroach Cult: the Ghastly Story of a Stalking Scandal) - New York Times Hosts Ewan Christie is an employment lawyer and partner at https://duntrune.law/ (Duntrune LLP) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Cam MacMurchy is a corporate communications executive with a multinational technology company listed in Hong Kong and curator of the http://signupfor.digitalbits.today/ (Digital Bits PR) and Communications newsletter. He also contributes to Apple news website https://9to5mac.com/ (9to5Mac) and shares his thoughts on PR, media, travel, and technology on his https://cammacmurchy.com/ (website). Support this podcast

Cal Cunningham seemed like the safe choice in a season of safe choices for Democrats. Then…But we’re voting for him anyway, right? LINKS:N&O Story calls Brinkman reference ‘unconfirmed’ https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article246252935.htmlFiveThirtyEight NC Senate Poll Info: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2020-election-forecast/senate/north-carolina/Gary’s Reddit post on Jenna Wadsworth interview: https://www.reddit.com/r/ncpolitics/comments/j5chse/jenna_wadsworth_beyond_her_tik_tok_on_trumps/TTS on YouTube: https://YouTube.com/TriangleTalkShowThis show: https://youtu.be/zpbrvC4Ae54?t=158TTS Web Site: https://TriangleTalkShow.com

I joined KC O'Dea on Friday on WTKK (Raleigh) and WPTI (Greensboro) to discuss the latest on Cal Cunningham's sex scandal. Plus, a proposal to paint Asheville's Vance monument sounds kind of racisty. Subscribe for FREE Become a Patron Support Our Advertisers Pete's Marketplace Pete on Twitter Fan Facebook Group Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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I joined Mark Starling on WWNC (570-AM) Wednesday to discuss the sex scandal involving Cal Cunningham - the democratic candidate for US Senate.   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stakes in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race were already significant – with the winner potentially signaling which party could control the chamber in the next Congress. In recent days, the campaign narratives were upended as Republican incumbent Thom Tillis tested positive for COVID and Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham acknowledged sending sexual text messages to a woman that is not his wife. Rob Schofield and Becki Gray join host Jeff Tiberii to discuss the possible electoral impacts of the news. They also review the latest in mail-in balloting, and offer reaction to a North Carolina Congressman’s racist tweet.

The stakes in North Carolina's U.S. Senate race were already significant – with the winner potentially signaling which party could control the chamber in the next Congress. In recent days, the campaign narratives were upended as Republican incumbent Thom Tillis tested positive for COVID and Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham acknowledged sending sexual text messages to a woman that is not his wife.

Patrick Howley, Senior Report for National File, broke the story about US Senate candidate Cal Cunningham. He joins me to discuss the latest about the North Carolina Democrats' sexting story that erupted in a sex scandal. Plus, Dr. Chris Cooper from Western Carolina University discusses what, if any, impact the affair might have on Cunningham's chances to beat the Republican incumbent, Sen. Thom Tillis. Subscribe for FREE Become a Patron Support Our Advertisers Pete's Marketplace Pete on Twitter Fan Facebook Group Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In two separate appearances, US Senate candidate Cal Cunningham said his campaign is "not about my personal life" - despite spending almost a year campaigning on his personal story. The Democrat has been in hiding for almost a week since news broke of at least one extramarital affair. Also... the Vice Presidential debate was held last night. I watched, so you didn't have to! Subscribe for FREE Become a Patron Support Our Advertisers Pete's Marketplace Pete on Twitter Fan Facebook Group Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It wasn't just text messages. New reporting shows US Senate candidate Cal Cunningham engaged in an affair with another woman - at his house - within the last 90 days. He's now also under investigation by the US Army. Plus, I interview NC Secretary of State candidate EC Sykes. Subscribe for FREE Become a Patron Support Our Advertisers Pete's Marketplace Pete on Twitter Fan Facebook Group Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the website that broke the news that US Senate candidate Cal Cunningham was 'sexting' with a woman in California, there could be another woman who was engaged in a long-term affair with the North Carolina Democrat. Plus - I talk with my friend Stacey Matthews about her - and her parents' - battle with COVID-19. Subscribe for FREE Become a Patron Support Our Advertisers Pete's Marketplace Pete on Twitter Fan Facebook Group Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are going to "Follow the Money." Who is paying off whom for this SCOTUS confirmation, which will cement the power of corporations and billionaires? To which foreign power does Trump owe money, and how much? How much has he paid in taxes? How many of us paid more? How much is he worth? Why is the GOP so eager to repeal the ACA? Also, this week we will be discussing Cal Cunningham's policy proposals. If you can, review them so we can discuss. No matter what, we absolutely have to vote Tillis out of office, and Cal's policies are vastly better. This week’s show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vm-5HLimnrw?t=602TwT Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/768552279976912TwT Web Site: https://tuesdayswithtillis.org/TTS Website: https://TriangleTalkShow.comSome screen grabs from the video (see them on the TTS Web site)

Join Jim and Greg as they chronicle the media meltdown over President Trump's return to the White House and the genuinely concerning commentary from Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin. They also discuss the revelations of another extramarital scandal involving Cal Cunningham, the Democrat running for U.S. Senate in North Carolina. And they dissect Joe Biden's latest cringe-inducing racial statement and explain how it's not really a gaffe as much as it is a window into the very different ways Democrats and Republicans look at minorities and the poor.

In North Carolina, incumbent GOP senator Thom TIllis has contracted covid-19, as his Democratic challenger, Cal Cunningham, fends off allegations of indiscretion.

Barstool Sports Daily News Podcast Also On SiriusXM Channel 85 (Mon-Thu @ 10am EST) Support Hard Factor & ‘Pop The Clutch’™ on a Shirt » MERCH: bit.ly/HF-Merch . -------------------- - 13 members of Trump's circle has Covid-19 and the president went home after a three day stint at Walter Reed Medical Center. KellyAnne Conway's daughter Claudia also got Covid, but she would be very upset if she were lumped in with Trump's circle in anyway shape or form. - -Wild fires in California have now burned more than 4 million acres of land, which is the equivalent of half of a Belgium. -A man on an Allegiant Airlines flight thought it okay to wear a face shield but not a face mask and was forced off a flight after being heckled. -NASA’s project Artemis, which aims to have people living on the moon (which has fatal levels of radiation) by 2024 has hit another snag. Another snag outside of the moons surface being unlivable for humans. -Cal Cunningham, the man looking to unseat incumbent and now Covid positive Senator Thom Tillis in North Carolina may have made things a little more difficult for himself. Apparently he has been sexting with a campaign advisor. In addition to having a wife and kids, he is also terrible at sexting, both will most likely hurt his chances of winning a senate seat. -------------------- • Follow us on TWITTER • @HardFactorNews: bit.ly/HFTWIT . @HardFactorMark: bit.ly/MarkCats . @HardFactorPat: bit.ly/PatHF . @HardFactorWes: bit.ly/WesTwit . @HardFactorWill: bit.ly/HFwill . Follow us on INSTAGRAM @HardFactorNews: bit.ly/InstagHF . YOUTUBE: bit.ly/HardFactorYT . VOICEMAIL: (512) 270-1480‬

North Carolina politics keeps getting messier - from Cal Cunningham's not-so-steamy sexting, to Jenna Wadsworth's ghoulish video, to accusations that paralyzed Madison Cawthorn is "ableist." Subscribe for FREE Become a Patron Support Our Advertisers Pete's Marketplace Pete on Twitter Fan Facebook Group Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Which We Discuss [w/ special guest Grant Sloss]: 1. White House host nation’s first VIP-only, black-tie superspreader event.  2. Trump now attempting to die of COVID in a last-ditch attempt to get out of a massive IRS bill and crushing debt. 3. The first presidential debate (and likely the last) was, in the words of Jake Tapper, “a hot mess inside a dumpster fire, inside a train wreck.” 4. Cal Cunningham is part of the exact kind of lame sexting scandal you’d expect from a DNC-backed moderate. But don’t worry, Thom Tillis has COVID. 5. Another year, another set of Prop 13 battles hit the California ballot. Brain Trust Live is Lila Nordstrom and Brent Thornburg's look at the week in electoral and political news. Join the millions of quarantiners, helicopters, barking dogs, and computer beeps who love our podcast and tell your friends about BTL!  Then rate us on iTunes or find us Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Stitcher, or Instagram!

In campus news, App State ran out of COVID-19 tests over the weekend. The Appalachian reported that at Saturday's pop-up testing event, Mako Medical, the company that performs the tests, tested 900 people, a record, before running out of tests. This comes after the school reported seven new clusters, 19 more cases connected to App State football, and campus's first student death due to COVID-19 last week. The laboratory is back on campus today from 11 a.m. til 5 p.m. in the Rivers Street Parking Deck. In state news, North Carolina's race for senate took turns this weekend. The Appalachian reported Friday evening that Republican senator Thom Tillis tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Hours later, Tillis's opponent, Cal Cunningham, admitted that he had sent texts of a sexual nature to a woman from California who is not his wife. The Appalachian reported that Cunningham says he isn't dropping out of the race. In a statement, he said, “I will continue to work to earn the opportunity to fight for the people of our state.” In national news, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany announced Monday that she has tested positive for the coronavirus. CNN reported that McEnany announced her diagnosis in a tweet and said she had tested negative consistently since Thursday. McEnany is one of several White Housers to test positive for the virus this week. President Donald Trump, advisor Hope Hicks, and counselor Kellyanne Conway are a few who have tested positive so far.

Pete joined KC O'Dea's morning show on WTKK (Raleigh) & WPTI (Greensboro) to talk about the President's diagnosis of COVID-19, as well the terrible photo shoot staged by US Senate candidate Cal Cunningham. Also, an Ashevillian went to Wilson, NC and called the health department on a barbecue joint.   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RadioPublic|LibSyn|YouTube|Patreon|Square Cash (Share code: Send $5, get $5!) October 1, rabbit, rabbit to you, and may we meet this month’s surprises with grit and determination. David Waldman and Greg Dworkin bring us a whole lot of the latest: Donald Trump was a bullying jerk in Tuesday’s debate, surprising no one, except perhaps his debate crew, who still long for the cheerfully bullying jerk they remember from 2016. Trump plotted to trigger Joe Biden’s stutter in the last debate and will only increase his efforts in the future. The next debate in 6 days will be a “town hall” style and they will be muting Donald’s microphone, so expect the miming to be at Phillie Phanatic levels behind Joe. ACA and naked overt racism remain on the ballot this month, along with Trump’s calls for voter intimidation. Pennsylvania for one, won’t let him get away with it. A Pro-Trump faux-militia gang has recruited thousands of police, soldiers, and veterans to raise hell. It’s tough out there for Republicans. Thom Tillis is to debate Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham tonight. Ted Cruz gave Thom a knife to the ribs for luck. Obamacare support has hit a record high,  and Chuck Schumer will force a vote on one-line legislation barring the Justice Department from seeking the invalidation of any part of the Affordable Care Act. If the election, the Electoral College, and the Supreme Court don’t give Donald Trump the presidency could he try something even more lame-brained and underhanded? Sure! The Supreme Court has become so unbearable that even Democrats are considering the unthinkable. The court’s influence can be scaled back… or maybe we can just ignore their “opinions”, man. Wilbur Ross plans to change the course of US government for a decade, and a Federal judge suggests that she may do something about it. Brad Parscale might sing himself into a more assisted form of self-endangerment. The $300 million taxpayer-funded “Cheer up, it’s only a pandemic” ad campaign/boondoggle managed to attract only Dennis Quaid, CeCe Winans and Hasidic singer Shulem Lemmer... and by this point Dennis is beginning to consider this as more of a “Randy” vehicle. Turkey lowers its COVID-19 numbers, by lowering its COVID-19 numbers. In the US, Covid has killed 1 out of 1,000 Black Americans and 1 out of 1,500 Floridians. You’ll never hear that from Donald Trump. The Agriculture Department mandates that each of the millions of boxes of surplus food also contain a thank you note to Donald Trump.

This week, we’re talking about a book and author who has given both of us a whole lot of joy — Alisha Rai! We’re reading Serving Pleasure, which is the story of the most relatable of heroines and the outrageously hot painter who moves in next door! Voyeurism, sex positivity and family in romance are all on the table here. We love it. We’re putting read alongs on hold for a bit to spend the next five weeks hanging out with some of our favorite people and talking about books and tropes that give us joy, so we hope you’ll join us and keep a pen handy so you can add to your TBR list as needed!Also! We had our first Fated States phonebanking session with Indivisible.org on Saturday — it was great and we loved seeing so many of your amazing faces! Please join us, fellow Fated Maters, and special guests for Fated States Phonebanking Part 2 this Saturday, October 3rd at 3pm Eastern to call North Carolina! It’s easy, not scary, and there will be prizes!Thank you, as always, for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review for the podcast on your podcasting app, we would be very grateful!Fated States!Join us this Saturday, October 3rd at 3pm Eastern to call North Carolina on behalf of Biden/Harris and Cal Cunningham! It’s easy, not scary, and there will be prizes! Sign up at the link, watch the video, and come hang out!Remember: "Despair is not a strategy."Call Your Senators. Tell them you want "the McConnell Rule" enforced.Donate Donate Donate (if you can). We're thrilled to support "Get Mitch or Die Trying" via ActBlue -- donations to this are immediately split evenly between Senate candidates in electionsText bankPhone bankWrite postcardsVote early by mail if you are planning to vote by mail. Be sure to check that your ballot has all the correct information, and is returned accorting to the instructions (this goes double for people in NYCand Pennsylvania).Vote early in person if your state has early voting.Stay fired up!Show NotesIt was March of 2015 (a kinder, gentler time) when Jen first Sarah Wendell talking about Alisha Rai on NPR. Later that summer, Sarah put Serving Pleasure in her Washington Post romance column. It was the first self-published book ever reviewed in the Post.Just this week, Carole Bell wrote about why readers don't pay enough attention to indie and self-published romance for Shondaland.Pregnant people don't actually get the greatest treatment in the workplace, so thanks Akira.Birth order seems like a real thing, but is it?Is it all that great to be an artist's muse?Alisha Rai loves a cute purse.

US Senate candidate Cal Cunningham posted a picture of himself next to grill & touting his love of barbecue. Outrage ensues. Also, details from the lawsuit filed by Trump campaign, the Republican National Committee, the NCGOP, and citizens. Subscribe for FREE Become a Patron Support Our Advertisers Pete's Marketplace Pete on Twitter Fan Facebook Group   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 Mecklenburg County Health Director Gibbie Harris was anticipating a Labor Day spike in COVID-19 cases. Instead, they continue to drop. In more good news, Gov. Roy Cooper announces large venues can open, but only at 7% capacity. And U.S. Senate candidates Thom Tillis and Cal Cunningham clash over how and when to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Air Date 9/22/2020 Today we take a look at the rising concern over Facebook as more and more negative impacts of the site become evident to an ever-expanding group of concerned people and, more specifically, we show how it is the fundamental business model of Facebook that is at the heart of its problems. Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 Transcript BECOME A MEMBER! (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content) IF YOU’RE GOING TO SHOP AMAZON: Amazon USA | Amazon CA | Amazon UK SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Early Facebook Investor We Need to Hold Big Tech Accountable For Creating “Toxic Digital Spills” - Democracy Now! - Air Date 10-27-19 Early Facebook investor Roger McNamee talks about big tech companies are amplifying hate speech and disinformation. He also talks more about his book, ·Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe.· Ch. 2: The Covid Conspiracy Boom on Facebook - On the Media - Air Date 8-19-20 Bob speaks to Fadi Quran about the "superspreader" pages that are amassing these page views, the most popular health conspiracies on Facebook, and whether there's any hope that Facebook will address the proliferation of disinformation on its site. Ch. 3: Beyond the Boycott - Your Undivided Attention - Air Date 7-10-20 #StopHateforProfit is an important first step, but we need to go much further. Ch. 4: The Business Model - The Social Dilemma Clip from the docudrama "The Social Dilemma" from the Center for Humane Technology (available on Netflix). Ch. 5: Voting Is Not Enough: Work to Overcome Racist Voter Suppression in Yet Another Election Without the Full Voting Rights Act - Best of the Left Activism Take action! Click the title and/or scroll down for quick links and resources from this segment. For more, visit Bestoftheleft.com/2020Action. Ch. 6: When Attention Went on Sale - Your Undivided Attention - Air Date 4-28-20 Information system that relies on advertising was not born w/ the Internet. But social media platforms have taken it to an entirely new level, becoming a major force in how we make sense of ourselves and the world around us. Columbia Law Professor Tim Wu. Ch. 7: Power and Politics in Silicon Valley ft. Ramesh Srinivasan - The Michael Brooks Show - Air Date 11-10-19 Ramesh Srinivasan (@RameshMedia), Bernie Sanders surrogate and Professor at the UCLA Department of Information Studies, joins us to discuss the politics of technology. Why conversations about technology need to be conversations about power. Ch. 8: Yaël Eisenstat: Dear Facebook, this is how you're breaking democracy - TEDTalks - Air Date 9-8-20 In this bold talk, Yaël Eisenstat explores how social media companies like Facebook incentivize inflammatory content, contributing to a culture of political polarization and mistrust -- and calls on governments to hold these platforms accountable. VOICEMAILS: Ch. 10: Mythology - Alan from Connecticut VOICYMAILS: Ch. 11: Response to Zach the theologian - Nicole Ch. 12: Your argument convinced me - Zach the theologian Ch. 13: White Male Privilege - Heidi FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 14: Final comments on the two major changes happening to the show TAKE ACTION! Fight Systemic Voter Suppression: 1) Confirm Voter Registration & Talk to Purged Voters: Vote.org National Voter Registration Day Toolkit Call purged voters: Field Team 6 Actions (with Grassroots Democrats HQ) 2) Help People Get Necessary IDs to Vote: VoteRiders Free Help 3) Increase Black Voter Turnout: NAACP Black Voices Change Lives 4) Become a Poll Worker: WorkElections.com MoreThanaVote.org React to Ginsburg's Passing with Action: Volunteer with SwingLeft to Flip the Senate & Target Super States Donate to Targeted Super States via SwingLeft Special Elections (Winner sworn-in in November!): AZ: Unseat McSally. Give to Mark Kelly.  (leading by 9% points) (CPR Rating: Leans D) GA: Unseat Loeffler. Give to Rev. Raphael Warnock. (down by 4% points) (CPR Rating: Lean R) Tightening Polls Toss Ups: MT: Unseat Daines. Give to Steve Bullock. (down by 1% point) GA: Unseat Perdue. Give to Jon Ossoff. (down by 2% points) IA: Unseat Ernst: Give to Theresa Greenfield. (leading by 3% points) ME: Unseat Collins. Give to Sara Gideon. (leading by 5-7% points) NC: Unseat Tillis. Give to Cal Cunningham. (leading by 6% points) CO: Unseat Gardener. Give to John Hickenlooper. (leading by 7% points) Close Polls Lean R & Likely R: AK: Unseat Sullivan. Give to Dr. Al Gross. (tied) SC: Unseat Graham. Give to Jaime Harrison. (down by 1% points) TX: Unseat Cornyn. Give to MJ Hegar. (down by 2% points) KS: Open seat. Give to Bollier. (down by 2% points) EDUCATE YOURSELF & SHARE 7 Years of Gutting Voting Rights (Brennan Center for Justice) In 2013 the supreme court gutted voting rights – how has it changed the US? (The Guardian) Here's *exactly* how Democrats win the Senate (CNN) Written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman  MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions): Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr  Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Support the show via Patreon Listen on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | +more Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Facebook!

On this week's episode, hosts April Dawson and Irv Joyner sit down with North Carolina Central University Law Professor, Don Corbett, to discuss the current North Carolina Senate race between the incumbent, Thom Tillis, and challenger, Cal Cunningham; the role and importance of the United States Senate; and how the outcome of this senate race will affect the political landscape of our nation.

The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a watershed moment for democracy. Christophe Difo and Sean Prophet discuss her life, her accomplishments, the legal implications of her death, how the Dems should fight back. We also discuss climate change and the fossil fuel mafia, how all this is connected, and what we can do about it. The Radical Secular presents politics from a liberal, cosmopolitan perspective. Show notes: Trump's SCOTUS https://www.afj.org/our-work/judicial-nominations/trumps-scotus-short-list/ (shortlist): Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Supreme Court https://www.teenvogue.com/story/ruth-bader-ginsburg-supreme-court-rulings-to-know-about (rulings): Chief Justice Roberts's lifelong crusade against voting rights, https://www.vox.com/21211880/supreme-court-chief-justice-john-roberts-voting-rights-act-election-2020 (explained): https://medium.com/just-words-fallacy/youre-wrong-the-war-in-afghanistan-is-not-america-s-longest-war-ef2c654a566b (You're Wrong. The War in Afghanistan is Not America's Longest War.) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_v._Arizona (Miranda v. Arizona) ___________________________ Email: theradicalsecular@gmail.com Instagram: @radical_secular https://www.facebook.com/theradicalsecular (Facebook) Twitter: @RadicalSecular https://the-radical-secular.captivate.fm (Podcast) and all standard podcast venues: Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, etc. https://medium.com/just-words-fallacy (The Just Words Fallacy) ____________________________ Don't waste your time posting on FB or texting like-minded friends. Get organized. Target candidates in vulnerable Republican senatorial races or those who just hate Trump. CALL THEIR OFFICES ON THE PHONE. Call them every day. Say (as politely as you can) that you request that the senate not confirm another supreme court nominee until after the next president is sworn in on January 20, 2021. Reports say that Lisa Murkowski has already stated she WILL NOT vote for a new supreme court justice until after the next president is in office. Call her! Lisa Murkowski: (202) 224-6665 (Hates Trump) Mitt Romney: (202) 224-5251 (Hates Trump) Susan Collins: (202) 224-2523 (Is going to lose anyway – so should hate Trump) Martha McSally: (202) 224-2235 (Vulnerable) Cory Gardner: (202) 224-5941 (Vulnerable) We have to have FOUR Republican senators who will vote against in order to save the supreme court. Don't waste your energy complaining to McConnell. Don't try to reason with him (but you said in 2016…) that is a waste of energy. And give a shit-ton of money to every senate candidate we need to win an election and stay in office: https://hickenlooper.com/ (John Hickenlooper) in Colorado https://markkelly.com/ (Mark Kelly) in Arizona https://saragideon.com/ (Sara Gideon) in Maine https://www.calfornc.com/ (Cal Cunningham) in North Carolina https://amymcgrath.com/ (Amy McGrath) (Mitch's opponent!!) in Kentucky

Pete joins Mark Starling on Frist News on 570 WWNC-AM to discuss the Senate debate between Thom Tillis and Cal Cunningham. Subscribe for FREE Become a Patron Support Our Advertisers Pete's Marketplace Pete on Twitter Fan Facebook Group Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week: Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis and his Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham had their first debate. The Democrat's answer to a hypothetical question about the COVID-19 vaccine caught some attention. On the reopening front, Gov. Roy Cooper announced elementary schools could welcome back all their students soon — as long as they wear masks and practice social distancing. Meanwhile Cooper's opponent, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, said face covering requirements would be dropped come January if he were to win the governor's race. Offering insight and making their debut as our commentators are Aisha Dew of Higher Heights and Clark Riemer , former chair of the North Carolina Young Republicans and a staffer in the state House.

This week: Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis and his Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham had their first debate. The Democrat's answer to a hypothetical question about the COVID-19 vaccine caught some attention.

The mistakes Democratic candidate Cal Cunningham made were so obvious that he had to immediately "clarify" that he, essentially, is not an anti-vaxxer. He flopped on defending his position on eliminating qualified immunity, laughed when Tillis mentioned the attempted assassination of two police officers in California, and stumbled during his clumsy pivots. Subscribe for FREE Become a Patron Support Our Advertisers Pete's Marketplace Pete on Twitter Fan Facebook Group Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/petekalinershow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jim and Greg as they cheer what appears to be a major antibody discovery from the University of Pittsburgh that could be a huge asset in the fight against COVID. They also spotlight the "party of science" figures like Kamala Harris and North Carolina U.S. Senate hopeful Cal Cunningham saying they would not trust a COVID vaccine announced prior to the election. And they have fun with Kamala promising what would happen in a "Harris administration" before suddenly remembering she's not actually the nominee.

On The Rampage w/ Don Lichterman discusses the Veep Pick, the 'Sweety' heard round the world (on Morning Joe today), Russian Vaccine, Belarus, Lebanon, Chicago, Big Ten Football, Jaime Harrison in South Carolina, Paulette Jordan in Idaho, Rev. Raphael Warnock in Georgia, Theresa Greenfield in Iowa, and Cal Cunningham in North Carolina, the Elephant in the Room, Gajraj, Wildlife SOS....Plus, much more are discussed today!

On today's episode of Run's House, Run discusses the 2020 election, should Joe Biden debate and the Democrats chase for the senate. Also, what happened to the coronavirus task force headed up by Jared Kushner? The answer will make you angry....finally, Trump promised a new healthcare plan "within two weeks" TWO WEEKS AGO!! Where is it??? All of this and more on today's episode of Run's House

In less than 100 days North Carolinians will elect a US Senator. WRAL's David Crabtree speaks with Senator Thom Tillis and his challenger Cal Cunningham on how the pandemic is impacting their campaigns. Watch the full interview with Cal Cunningham at http://www.wral.com/19203353/ Watch the full interview with Senator Tillis at https://www.wral.com/19203376/

This week, we explore political donation - who should you give to if your goal is to maximise progressive power? Chatting with Friend of the Pod and Chair of the Foreign Policy for America group Simon Clark, we explore the power of small donors, the role of different party and outside organisations in building a winning coalition, and how to figure out if your preferred candidate will spend your money well. We also cover Cal Cunningham's chances to pick up a Senate seat in North Carolina, and of course we play the Gut Check Game, testing our reactions to some of this week's headlines. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/democratically/message

With its 15 electoral votes, North Carolina is one of a handful of states truly up for grabs come November. Since 2008, no presidential candidate has carried the state by more than three points. The most recent polls show Vice President Joe Biden ahead of President Donald Trump by about two points. And, only one Democrat running for president has been able to build a winning coalition in the state in the last 10 elections, and that was Barack Obama in 2008. Associate Professor, Jarvis Hall from North Carolina Central University explains North Carolina’s political geography. North Carolina is significant for another reason, it is one of a handful of states with two other top offices on the ballot; Governor, Roy Cooper, a Democrat is up for reelection as is US Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican. The race for Senate is of national prominence, Republicans are fighting to hold onto the seat and Democrats are hoping a win here puts them on the path back to majority control. Cal Cunningham, the Democrat who is challenging Tillis tells us why he thinks he’s the right choice for North Carolinians. We’ve reached out to the Tillis Campaign for an interview but have yet to receive a response.  Of course, all of this is happening amid a global health crisis, putting increased scrutiny on the voting process in every state. Legislators and election officials in North Carolina have been working to ensure a safe and accessible election, Rusty Jacobs a political reporter at WUNC explains what changes have been made to both absentee and in-person voting ahead of the election.  Finally, recent polling has put President Trump behind Joe Biden in the general and re-energized Democrats about their chances for winning both the White House and Senate. Amy talks with Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor for The Cook Political Report about this year’s competitive Senate races and what the senate map might look like come November. Some of the music on this pod by Gypsy George. 

With its 15 electoral votes, North Carolina is one of a handful of states truly up for grabs come November. Since 2008, no presidential candidate has carried the state by more than three points. The most recent polls show Vice President Joe Biden ahead of President Donald Trump by about two points. And, only one Democrat running for president has been able to build a winning coalition in the state in the last 10 elections, and that was Barack Obama in 2008. Associate Professor, Jarvis Hall from North Carolina Central University explains North Carolina’s political geography. North Carolina is significant for another reason, it is one of a handful of states with two other top offices on the ballot; Governor, Roy Cooper, a Democrat is up for reelection as is US Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican. The race for Senate is of national prominence, Republicans are fighting to hold onto the seat and Democrats are hoping a win here puts them on the path back to majority control. Cal Cunningham, the Democrat who is challenging Tillis tells us why he thinks he’s the right choice for North Carolinians. We’ve reached out to the Tillis Campaign for an interview but have yet to receive a response.  Of course, all of this is happening amid a global health crisis, putting increased scrutiny on the voting process in every state. Legislators and election officials in North Carolina have been working to ensure a safe and accessible election, Rusty Jacobs a political reporter at WUNC explains what changes have been made to both absentee and in-person voting ahead of the election.  Finally, recent polling has put President Trump behind Joe Biden in the general and re-energized Democrats about their chances for winning both the White House and Senate. Amy talks with Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor for The Cook Political Report about this year’s competitive Senate races and what the senate map might look like come November. Some of the music on this pod by Gypsy George. 

With its 15 electoral votes, North Carolina is one of a handful of states truly up for grabs come November. Since 2008, no presidential candidate has carried the state by more than three points. The most recent polls show Vice President Joe Biden ahead of President Donald Trump by about two points. And, only one Democrat running for president has been able to build a winning coalition in the state in the last 10 elections, and that was Barack Obama in 2008. Associate Professor, Jarvis Hall from North Carolina Central University explains North Carolina’s political geography. North Carolina is significant for another reason, it is one of a handful of states with two other top offices on the ballot; Governor, Roy Cooper, a Democrat is up for reelection as is US Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican. The race for Senate is of national prominence, Republicans are fighting to hold onto the seat and Democrats are hoping a win here puts them on the path back to majority control. Cal Cunningham, the Democrat who is challenging Tillis tells us why he thinks he’s the right choice for North Carolinians. We’ve reached out to the Tillis Campaign for an interview but have yet to receive a response.  Of course, all of this is happening amid a global health crisis, putting increased scrutiny on the voting process in every state. Legislators and election officials in North Carolina have been working to ensure a safe and accessible election, Rusty Jacobs a political reporter at WUNC explains what changes have been made to both absentee and in-person voting ahead of the election.  Finally, recent polling has put President Trump behind Joe Biden in the general and re-energized Democrats about their chances for winning both the White House and Senate. Amy talks with Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor for The Cook Political Report about this year’s competitive Senate races and what the senate map might look like come November. Some of the music on this pod by Gypsy George. 

Hallo Moritz, lass uns mal über den Senat sprechen. Am 3. November stimmen die US-Amerikaner nicht nur über den Präsidenten ab. Für viele Beobachter sind die 35 zur Wahl stehenden Senatssitze noch wichtiger, da ein Präsident ohne Senatsmehrheit kaum regieren kann. Derzeit sind die Republikaner mit 53 zu 47 Sitzen an der Macht. Schaffen die Demokraten es, das Verhältnis zu drehen? Die Umfragen sehen sehr gut für sie aus. Einige ihrer Senatskandidaten könnten auf einer Anti-Trump-Welle ins Amt reiten. Das kann sich in den nächsten Monaten natürlich noch ändern. Grundsätzlich gilt aber, dass die Republikaner 23 ihrer Sitze verteidigen müssen, die Demokraten nur zwölf - ein strategischer Vorteil für die Demokraten. Wo haben sie denn die größten Chancen, die vier nötigen Sitze zu gewinnen? Gute Chancen haben die Demokraten in Arizona. Der dortige Herausforderer Mark Kelly ist so etwas wie der Traumkandidat: ehemaliger Astronaut, telegen, sammelt unglaublich viel Geld und liegt in Umfragen sieben bis 13 Prozent vor der republikanischen Amtsinhaberin Martha McSally. Die zweite Möglichkeit wäre North Carolina, das 2016 auch nur knapp an Trump ging. Cal Cunningham liegt hier ebenfalls vorn, wenn auch knapper. Auch er bekommt mehr Wahlkampfspenden als der Amtsinhaber. Gleiches sieht man in Colorado und Maine. Die Republikaner in diesen »swing states« haben es nicht geschafft, sich in den vergangenen Jahren genug von Trump zu lösen. Sei es beim Amtsenthebungsverfahren oder der Nominierung ungeliebter Richter. Das hat die Basis der Demokraten sehr verärgert und motiviert sie nun zu spenden und vermutlich auch zu wählen. Einige demokratische Senatskandidaten wollten vor ein paar Monaten noch selbst Präsident werden, zum Beispiel John Hickenlooper aus Colorado oder Steve Bullock (Montana). Sie konnten sich in den Vorwahlen nicht durchsetzen, könnten den Demokraten jetzt aber doch noch helfen. Richtig. Das war im letzten Jahr fast schon lächerlich: Jeder Demokrat, der was auf sich hielt, wollte Präsident werden. Bullock ist ein perfektes Beispiel. Er ist politisch relativ links, passt kulturell aber mit seinem Cowboystil eher zum Mittleren Westen, als zum ganzen Land. Er macht nicht auf Ostküstenintellektueller, was in Montana gut ankommt. Außerdem führt er als Gouverneur den Bundesstaat recht erfolgreich durch die Coronakrise, das macht ihn auch bei vielen Republikanern beliebt. Auf der anderen Seite galt Beto O'Rourke vor zwei Jahren noch als Star, als er im konservativen Texas nur knapp eine Senatswahl verlor. Danach wollte er gleich Präsident werden und ging unter. In den Senat will er jetzt aber auch nicht. Alle Traumkandidaten konnten die Demokraten also auch nicht rekrutieren. Unter den 53 republikanischen Senatoren sind nur neun Frauen. Sechs davon stehen zur Wiederwahl und vier sind gefährdet. Warum? Aus unterschiedlichen Gründen. McSally ist Opfer von demografischen Trends in Arizona. Susan Collins wird in Maine die Wahl von Brett Kavanaugh zum Obersten Verfassungsrichter vorgeworfen. Kelly Loeffler aus Georgia ist in einen Skandal um Insider-Handel verwickelt, weil sie ganz zu Beginn der Coronakrise nach geheimen Senats-Briefings Aktien abstieß. Das hat ihr finanziell sicher geholfen. Ja, aber politisch nicht, denn es bestätigte alle Vorurteile vom korrupten Sumpf in Washington. Du hast die vielen Wahlkampfspenden angesprochen, die immer ein Indiz dafür sind, wie motiviert die eigene Basis ist. Selbst in Staaten, wo die Demokraten als chancenlos gelten, wie Kentucky oder South Carolina, werden sie mit Geld zugeschüttet. Warum? In Kentucky ist das ganz klar mit Mitch McConnell verbunden. Der ist Republikanerführer im Senat und blockiert dort seit Jahren alle Gesetzesinitiativen der Demokraten wie die Anhebung des Mindestlohns. Er nennt sich selbst »Grim Reaper«, den Sensenmann demokratischer Gesetzgebung. Dementsprechend wütend sind Demokratenwähler im ganzen Land und unterstützen jetzt seine Kontrahentin Amy McGrath. Sie hat schon 41 Millionen Dollar an Spenden bekommen. Davon kann man eine Menge Werbespots bezahlen. Kann sie auch gewinnen? Geld und Enthusiasmus können die fundamentalen politischen Gegebenheiten vermutlich nicht überwinden. Aber es zwingt McConnell dazu, sein Geld für sich auszugeben, um seinen Sitz abzusichern. Früher hat er Millionen an andere Republikaner weitergereicht, die sie nötiger hatten. Denen fehlt das Geld nun, also bewirken die Millionenspenden schon etwas. Trotzdem hätte McGrath beinahe ihre Vorwahl verloren. Ja. Sie hatte in Charles Booker einen schwarzen, progressiven Gegenkandidaten, der zwar nur etwas mehr als 800.000 Dollar an Spenden bekam, aber durch die »Black Lives Matter«-Bewegung das Momentum auf seiner Seite hatte. Am Ende verlor er mit nur zwei Prozent Rückstand. Auch im Fall des Parteilinken Andrew Romanoff in Colorado gilt: Hätten ihn die nationalen Stars der Progressiven wie Bernie Sanders oder Elizabeth Warren mehr unterstützt, hätte er vielleicht gewonnen. Bei Senatswahlen liegt bei den Linken noch einiges im Argen. Man bekommt den Eindruck, als ob das eine Liga zu hoch sei. Müssen die Demokraten denn ihrerseits fürchten, Sitze zu verlieren? Ja, Doug Jones gewann 2018 im konservativen Südstaat Alabama nur, weil sein Gegenkandidat einen Skandal um sexuellen Missbrauch Minderjähriger am Hacken hatte. Jetzt liegt er in allen Umfragen hinten, kämpft aber tapfer, hat viel Geld gesammelt. Die Demokraten könnten eventuell auch in Michigan verlieren, ein Bundesstaat, den Donald Trump 2016 gewann. Gary Peters liegt laut Umfragen zwar sechs bis zwölf Prozent vorn, aber die Republikaner haben einen starken Gegenkandidaten aufgestellt. Grundsätzlich kann man aber festhalten, dass die Demokraten die Republikaner in die Defensive gedrängt haben. Auf jeden Fall. Sie haben mehrere Möglichkeiten, die vier nötigen Sitze zu gewinnen

On this week's episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, we talk with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cal Cunningham. Imagine being involved in the country’s most expensive and heated U.S. Senate race while also being forced to stay home. With coronavirus, that is what’s happening to Cunningham, who is trying to beat incumbent Republican Thom Tillis. Cunningham talks with us about the challenges, while also discussing his life story and why a plane crash before he was born continues to cast a shadow over his family to this day.   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

The coronavirus pandemic worsens and markets tank, Trump downplays the crisis and bungles the response, and Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders face off in another six states on Tuesday. Then North Carolina Senate candidate Cal Cunningham talks to Jon F. about his race to replace Republican Thom Tillis and flip the Senate. And the hosts of Crooked Media’s new podcast Hall of Shame, Rachel Bonetta and Rachna Fruchbom, talk to Jon L. about their first two episodes. Want some 2020 pep talks, the most important things to do/know, and the occasional dog pic? Shoot us a text at (323) 405-9944.

U.S Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer purportedly imagined a Democrat would have to lock himself in a "windowless basement" and fundraise nonstop to beat incumbent GOP Sen. Thom Tillis in North Carolina. But, Cal Cunningham's campaign office has plenty of natural light.

We discuss the North Carolina Senate race: Cal Cunningham's fundraising numbers and Thom Tillis' birthday card for Eric Trump. Gary Pearce writes at New Day for NC.

North Carolina’s 2020 U.S. Senate race picked up two more candidates in recent weeks. Cal Cunningham, a former state senator, dropped his campaign for lieutenant governor to make a second bid for the upper chamber on Capitol Hill. Another former state senator, Eric Mansfield, also added his name to the list of Democrats who want to challenge incumbent Republican Thom Tillis. Rick Henderson, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, analyzes the latest developments in the high-profile race. The certificate of need represents one way government steps in to restrict health care innovation. Josh Windham, attorney at the Institute for Justice, explains why IJ is challenging North Carolina’s CON law and a similar restriction of health care freedom in South Carolina. Windham says these types of restrictions crop up in other states as well. Some N.C. lawmakers are pushing Allison’s Law. Based on the 2009 murder of Allison Holt in Forsyth County, the measure would enable new tracking of violent domestic abuse offenders. You’ll hear highlights from legislative debate of the issue. A recent report from the General Assembly’s Program Evaluation Division gave lawmakers ideas for boosting student achievement in North Carolina’s most challenging public school districts. You’ll hear report details and reaction from lawmakers on both sides of the partisan divide. Unanimous votes in both the N.C. House and Senate killed off North Carolina’s infamous Map Act. Jon Guze, John Locke Foundation director of legal studies, explains why the end of the Map Act represents a win for property rights.

Though Eric Mansfield and Cal Cunningham are making the biggest splash, today we examine two other candidates in the Democratic primary who have been running for a few months now: Erica Smith and Trevor Fuller, and what it takes for them to compete in a statewide election.

Eric Mansfield joins Cal Cunningham this week as the Democratic Primary for Lieutenant Governor swells to four.

North Carolina Democrats land a top-tier candidate for US Senate, as Cal Cunningham switches races. He had been running for Lt. Gov before.

Cal Cunningham is running in the Democratic Primary for Lieutenant Governor. Here's his campaign website if you would like to learn more about his candidacy: calfornc.com