Podcasts about Campaign finance

The Democratic Party has become too focused on appeasing its billionaire donors and has failed to communicate its commitment to the working class, argues long-time political journalist David Sirota. The question moving forward, he says, is if the party can ever refocus its brand orthodoxy from prioritizing social and cultural issues to economic populism.Sirota joins Bethany and Luigi to dissect the outsized role of money in American politics and how it has rendered Democratic messaging incoherent by prioritizing wealthy donors over the public. He describes the current moment of populist rage against the Democratic leadership, as evidenced by polls, as a “long overdue” opportunity and offers an explanation for how economic populism became pivotal to winning elections – thus shedding light on how to reclaim the platform moving forward. He describes how former President Barack Obama's "selling out" to Wall Street and big banks became a “generational tragedy,” why Trump's tariffs are more of a power grab than legitimate economic policy to revive manufacturing, and responds to Luigi's hypothesis that populist rhetoric and policy are much easier from the right than from the left.Sirota is the founder and editor of the investigative news outlet The Lever, served as a speechwriter for Bernie Sanders, earned an Academy Award nomination for screenwriting the 2020 Netflix climate apocalypse drama Don't Look Up, and has written three books, including one on how corporate interests have shaped American economic policy.Over the last four years, Capitalisn't has interviewed conservative thinkers like Oren Cass, Patrick Deneen, and Sohrab Ahmari to understand how the political right developed a new platform after President Joe Biden's victory in 2020. With this episode, we continue the same project with the left, by asking: What could be the economic basis for a new progressive platform?Also check out: How Democrats Forgot to Be Normal, with Joan WilliamsHow Big Money Changed the Democratic Game, with Daniel ZiblattWhat Happened to the American Dream? With David Leonhardt

A new lawsuit claims Elon Musk broke election bribery laws by paying residents millions of dollars ahead of the April election in Wisconsin. Wisconsin's budget writing committee will is turning its attention to public school funding. And, Madison officials are putting forward a new slate of zoning changes.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for May 30, 2025With His Corruption Charges Dropped by the Trump DOJ, NYC Mayor Eric Adams Sues NY Campaign Finance Board for Denying Matching FundsNew York City Mayor Eric Adams had his bribery and corruption charges dropped by the U.S. Department of Justice under questionable circumstances in April. Because of those charges, the New York State Campaign Finance Board denied Adams matching campaign funds.  Adams is now suing to get those funds. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:U.S. Department of Justice – New York City Mayor Eric Adams Charged With Bribery And Campaign Finance OffensesBrennan Center for Justice – New York City Campaign Finance Board Denies Mayor Eric Adams Public Matching Funds; Brennan Center Reacts  American Democracy Minute - Trump Fires Office of Government Ethics Chief Monday; Hours Later, DOJ Drops Campaign Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric AdamsPolitico - Eric Adams sues Campaign Finance Board for denying him millions in matching fundsGroups Taking Action:Campaign Legal Center, Common Cause NY, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in WashingtonRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #EricAdams #NewYork #PoliticalCorruption #NYC

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for May 26, 2025Campaign Finance Reformer Doris "Granny D" Haddock's Words on Memorial DayAs the egregious violations of the emoluments clause add up, with unknown millions in dark money contributed during the transition, another $240 million in inaugural donations, and now peddling meme coins and receiving a Boeing 747, I wonder what Granny D would have said.  My guess?  She'd be circling the U.S. Capitol again.For Memorial Day, here's an abridged portion of a speech at the U.S. Capitol by legendary campaign finance reformer Doris “Granny D” Haddock, the 90-year-old grandmother who walked across the U.S. to bring attention to campaign finance corruption.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Open Democracy – Granny D Speech at the US Capitol Feb 29 2000GrannyD.org –  Videos, Quotes and Speeches from Doris “Granny D” HaddockTrailer to “Granny D Goes to Washington”Open Democracy – “The Politics of Joy (and Sacrifice):  The Fearless Walks and Historic Talks of Doris “Granny D” Haddock”Groups Taking Action:Open Democracy Action, Public Citizen, Common Cause, American Promise, Represent.UsRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #GrannyD #CampaignFinance #BigMoneyCorruption

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May 21, 2025 ~ Michigan is facing significant challenges with its new campaign finance transparency portal, hindering the ability of officials to file required disclosures. Rep. Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay Township) talks with Lloyd, Jamie, and Chris about the Oversight Committee investigating into this

Katie Heid, Michigan News Source, Assistant News Director. Jocelyn Benson Violated the Campaign Finance Act Update on Woman Who Abandoned Children in Squalid Home for Years

We start by focusing on the ongoing debate around school vouchers in Ohio, particularly as the state legislature is poised to debate the new budget bill, which proposes cuts to public school funding while simultaneously increasing financial support for private institutions. We clarify how these so-called "scholarships" are essentially vouchers that funnel taxpayer dollars into private religious schools, often in direct violation of the constitutional separation of church and state. Currently, despite 90% of students attending public schools, nearly $900 million has been funneled into private school vouchers, highlighting a bizarre funding disparity that raises questions about equity and accountability.There are stark statistics illustrating that the majority of voucher funds benefit families already enrolled in private institutions. This misleading premise of "school choice" is particularly concerning for low-income families and those in rural areas, where no private options are available. Then we look at the ramifications of the 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision, elucidating how it has contributed to the erosion of our democracy and facilitated the ascent of figures like Donald Trump. The decision has fundamentally altered campaign finance laws, allowing unlimited corporate spending in elections, which has skewed the political landscape in favor of wealthy interests and diluted the voices of the average citizen.We discuss the broader implications of campaign finance reforms, the necessity for rigorous regulations to ensure that the influence of money doesn't overshadow the democratic process. We advocate for constitutional amendments that clarify the rights of corporations versus individuals to establish a fairer electoral landscape.Full Show Notes & Links UsedSend us a textSupport the showSubscribe to our free newsletterCheck out our MerchFollow us on BlueskyFind us on Twitter(for now) Find us on InstagramFind us on Counter SocialFind us on Mastadon

Among the items included in the state budget are various provisions to further benefit incumbents and large donors in the public campaign finance rules for state level candidates. The changes would allow much larger donations to be matched and would also allow candidates to roll over $50,000 in unspent funds to another election. Rachael Fauss of Reinvent Albany discusses the group's concerns with the changes, and the need to make the state legisature more of an equal partner in the budget process with the Governor, with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter and Brigid Bergin, WNYC's senior political correspondent, talk about the latest news from the campaign trail, including former Gov. Cuomo's campaign finance troubles, the candidates on antisemitism and more.

Dr. Magnus Ohman of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) joins the podcast to discuss how corruption undermines free and fair elections. He discusses his recent publication "Vote for Free: A Global Guide for Citizen Monitoring of Campaign Finance," which provides an eight-step model for civil society organizations seeking to monitor campaign finance.   This episode was originally published on 30 November 2022.

May 2, 2025 ~ The Michigan Secretary of State's website is experiencing problems with its campaign finance disclosure system, limiting public access to crucial information. Detroit News state politics reporter Craig Mauger talks with Lloyd, Jamie, and Chris Renwick about the raising concerns among state politics observers and undermining the public's ability to monitor campaign finance activities.

Another rundown of the most horrifying news of the week, with a comedic take. George Santos' sentencing, more unjust deportations - this time of several U.S. Citizen children, cutting funding for 360 federal grants, arresting Judges, White House lawn signs, Karoline Leavitt's debts from illegal campaign donations in 2022, bad news for Elon and Zuck, and two shocking interviews with the President.Find your representative's contact info at USA.GOVAll opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. This podcast is hosted by a United States citizen, born and raised in a military family that is so very proud of this country's commitment to free speech. Information shared is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity and presented in layman's terms. “I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James BaldwinWanna support this independent pod? Links below:BuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Get ad-free listening with a Patreon membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Jersey Transit engineers may go on strike May 16th if no contract deal is reached. In New York City, the Rent Guidelines Board is weighing rent increases for more than a million stabilized apartments, with a final vote expected in June. Meanwhile, the New York Attorney General says federal cuts have wiped out AmeriCorps funding across the state. Plus, this week's politics segment dives into Mayor Adams' campaign finance issues, updates in the mayoral race, and the latest from state budget negotiations.

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Campaign finance numbers show the fall campaign season is heating up. And Michael Pope explains a handful of races feature Republican incumbents in districts won by Kamala Harris.

This week, we're turning our attention to Mayor Adams' campaign finances. In his successful 2021 bid, he raised big money. He later landed in hot water with federal prosecutors, accused of taking travel perks and illegal campaign contributions in exchange for official acts. But those charges have since been dismissed, leaving the city's Campaign Finance Board on its own to hold the mayor accountable. Host Janae Pierre and WNYC's senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin explore what lies ahead for Adams as he pushes for reelection.Miss the previous episodes in our series? Listen to #1 here, #2 here, and #3 here.

With the New York City Mayoral Primary on June 24, we're joined by Tim Hunter, representing the NYC Campaign Finance Board. New York City's landmark Campaign Finance Program provides public funds to candidates for city office via their matching funds program, empowering small donors and candidates of all backgrounds. For more, visit nyccfb.info.

In this episode, I travel to Joliet, Illinois, to sit down with Senator Rachel Ventura. We discuss her groundbreaking legislation that could end vehicle searches based solely on the smell of cannabis, a longstanding issue impacting cannabis consumers across Illinois. Senator Ventura shares the story behind the bill, the challenges with current laws, and how her advocacy intersects with criminal justice reform and environmental policy. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2025/03/21/e179/

A viral video online shows a woman being asked to leave the Chatterbox Jazz Club on Mass Avenue for being a Trump supporter. This year's men's March Madness will feature only one school from Indiana. The Federal Election Commission recently fined a U.S. Representative from Indiana's Fourth Congressional District for a campaign finance violation. Former State Senator Karen Tallian is the new chair of the Indiana Democratic Party. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

In this engaging conversation, Kenny and Q discuss a range of topics from the impact of AI on daily life to the rising costs of living and the importance of self-sustainability through farming. They delve into the challenges of editing creative work, the health implications of GMOs, and the current political landscape, emphasizing the need for change and community engagement. The discussion highlights the significance of investing in oneself and the economy while also addressing the role of AI in society and the necessity for a new generation of political leaders.Chapters00:00 The Alarm Clock Incident02:31 Creative Endeavors and Challenges05:08 The Price of Eggs and Economic Commentary10:30 Farming and Food Quality14:01 Investing in Yourself and the Market18:16 Navigating the Market Chaos19:36 Lessons from Financial Struggles21:49 The Role of Information and Misinformation24:10 AI: The Double-Edged Sword27:37 The Need for Political Change31:20 Campaign Finance and Monopolies37:00 Balancing National Security and Domestic Needs39:13 Youtube Intro.mp4

By Rachel Ohm, Portland Press Herald Rep. Randall Hall, R-Wilton, was indicted by an Oxford County grand jury on 12 charges Wednesday. Story: https://www.pressherald.com/2025/02/13/maine-lawmaker-accused-of-forging-signatures-on-campaign-finance-forms/ Stories Audio Feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-press-herald-news-stories/id1734255268

Thinking of running for office or helping on a campaign in South Carolina? In this episode, expert Leigh McGill with Campaign Ethics Consulting Services breaks down the basics of campaign finance reporting. Learn about required disclosures, contribution limits, common pitfalls to avoid, and why it pays to get professional guidance from the start. Links: Connect with Leigh McGill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigh-mcgill-03aba099/ Campaign Ethics Consulting Services: https://www.campaignethicssc.com/ South Carolina Ethics Commission website: https://ethics.sc.gov/ _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Get in touch. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution. Sign up for the Simple Civics newsletter.

Austin Frerick is an economist, Yale Fellow, former Congressional Research Assistant, and author of Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry. He investigates how the U.S. food system became both outrageously expensive and dangerously toxic—not just for consumers, but for the farmers who grow our food. Instead of blaming deregulation alone, Frerick exposes the real culprits: the Big Ag monopolies that have spent billions to rig the system, buy politicians, and crush opposition to expand their hidden empires. We break down how these corporate Barons pulled off their silent coup, the devastating impact of monopolization on farming, food prices, and public health. Most importantly, we explore what can be done to take back control of the food system before it's too late. Don't miss the historic cosmology summit in Portugal this summer!!! DEMYSTICON 2025 ANNUAL MEETING June 12-16: https://demystifysci.com/demysticon-2025 PATREON: get episodes early + join our weekly Patron Chat https://bit.ly/3lcAasB MERCH: Rock some DemystifySci gear : https://demystifysci.myspreadshop.com/all AMAZON: Do your shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/3YyoT98 SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@UCqV4_7i9h1_V7hY48eZZSLw@demystifysci (00:00) Go! (00:07:05) Unanchored Elite and National Identity (00:13:18) Deregulation and Its Consequences (00:21:15) Economists and Societal Impact (00:30:20) Monopoly and Reform (00:41:35) Political Influence & Campaigns (00:50:10) Industrial Farming & Environment (01:01:44) Influence of Campaign Finance on Congressional Power (01:14:58) Evolving Congressional Power Struggles (01:25:45) Consumer Culture and Class (01:37:02) Labor Laws and Corporate Influence (01:51:09) Sustainable Practices and Cultural Knowledge (02:00:10) Patterns of Consciousness and Cultural Shifts (02:18:52) Language, Emotion, and Coalition Building (02:31:12) Importance of Storytelling in Addressing Systemic Issues (02:46:48) Intellectual Exploration and Theoretical Understanding (02:49:07) Restaurant Industry #monopoly, #FoodCrisis, #economics, #BigBusiness, #Finance, #FoodSupply, #Agriculture, #Farming, #Sustainability, #BigAg, #EconomicReform, #CorporatePower, #LocalEconomy, #GrassrootsActivism, #AgriculturalPolicy, #ConsumerRights, #PoliticalEconomy, #philosophypodcast, #sciencepodcast, #longformpodcast Check our short-films channel, @DemystifySci: https://www.youtube.com/c/DemystifyingScience AND our material science investigations of atomics, @MaterialAtomics https://www.youtube.com/@MaterialAtomics Join our mailing list https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S PODCAST INFO: Anastasia completed her PhD studying bioelectricity at Columbia University. When not talking to brilliant people or making movies, she spends her time painting, reading, and guiding backcountry excursions. Shilo also did his PhD at Columbia studying the elastic properties of molecular water. When he's not in the film studio, he's exploring sound in music. They are both freelance professors at various universities. - Blog: http://DemystifySci.com/blog - RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rss - Donate: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaD - Swag: https://bit.ly/2PXdC2y SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySci MUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

Shaun joins the show to assist in the deep dive into Jackson mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba's campaign finance reports, we stayed up late last night going through who all the donors were, how they potentially benefitted from their campaign donations and much, much more. Kingfish even calls in later in the 2nd hour to discuss his thoughts on this topic and the disaster going on at Thalia Mara Hall.

Let's take a look at Chokwe Antar Lumumba's campaign finance reports and look at all the alleged corruption and expose him for taking $25,000 from an "accused/alleged" racist (we got the receipts), we report you decide!!

Why do so many Americans think tax breaks for the uber-wealthy will help the average person? According to Jeffrey Winters, the answer is simple: oligarchy. Today Winters breaks down how massive wealth distorts politics, and what can be done to combat it. Winters is professor of political science and director of the Equality Development and Globalization Studies (EDGS) program at Northwestern University. His research focuses on oligarchy in the US and around the world, historically and today. His forthcoming book, Domination through Democracy: Why Oligarchs Win, will be published by Penguin Random House later this year. Winters is also an expert on the politics of Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia. He is an award-winning teacher, and his book Oligarchy (Cambridge, 2011) won the Luebbert Prize in 2012 for the best book in comparative politics from the American Political Science Association.

Another day in the last days of the "Grand Experiment" in liberal democracy. Traitor Trump has only been in office a few days and it feels like years. Traitor Trump wants "the states" to do everything - because he's lazy and his billionaire masters want to tear America apart. We discuss the madness _________________________________ Head on with Robyn Kincaid is on 5 nights a week! https://headon.live/ Tarabuster is among the independent media voices at APSRadioNews.com Tarabuster is also on https://rokfin.com/tarabuster BECOME A "TARABUSTER" PATRON: www.patreon.com/taradevlin Join the Tarabuster community on Discord too!! https://discord.gg/PRYDBx8 Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! http://tarabustermerch.com/ Contact Tarabuster: tarabustershow@maskedfort.com Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! http://tarabustermerch.com/ Donate to Tarabuster: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/taradacktyl 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:20 Unapologetic Liberal Talk with Tara Devlin 00:06:45 Outrage and Betrayal After the Election 00:12:20 Understanding Insurrectionists and Family Dynamics 00:17:41 The Assault on Democracy 00:23:11 Impact of Immigration Policies on Farmers 00:28:50 Legal Battles and Perceptions of Lawfare 00:34:38 Tragic Consequences and Political Critique 00:40:12 Media Influence and Economic Inequality 00:45:43 Nixon and the Vietnam War: Allegations of Treason 00:51:24 Division Among Americans 00:56:58 Criticism of Trump's Policies 01:02:50 Critique of Project 2025 and Political Divisions 01:08:21 The Impact of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 01:15:16 Experiences in the Military 01:20:10 Encouragement for Personal Growth 01:26:05 Struggles and Recovery: Navigating Addiction 01:32:03 Supreme Court Decision and Meritocracy Debate 01:38:00 Trump's Controversial Davos Speech 01:42:47 Government Challenges in Red States 01:48:14 Critique of Political Decisions and Governance 01:54:00 George Washington and the Oath for Democracy 02:00:30 Political Division and Isolation in the United States 02:06:08 The Impact of Political Leadership on Society 02:11:46 The Call for Political Change and Critique of Republican Actions 02:17:28 Campaign Finance and Political Influence 02:23:16 Lauren Boebert's Shameful Antics against Sarah McBride 02:28:39 Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace: Pee-Pee Police 02:34:31 Mike Johnson's Misattributions to Thomas Jefferson 02:40:41 Understanding Political Rumors and Accountability 02:46:07 Ancient Rome and Racism Debate 02:51:54 Concluding Remarks and Gratitude

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about the federal government investigating several companies in our Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub (CEI Hub), reported UFO sightings in Eugene skies, and the drama surrounding Portland's public campaign finance management. Joining host Claudia Meza on this year's final Friday news roundup are City Cast's director of digital strategy, Bryan M. Vance, and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Feds Launch Special Air Monitoring at Portland Fuel Storage Terminal [Oregonian

Mayor Adams holds one off-topic press conference per week, where reporters can ask him questions on any subject. Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter, recaps what he talked about at this week's event, including the Campaign Finance Board's decision to not provide his campaign matching funds, increased numbers of injuries and deaths due to police chases, and more. 

Dec. 18, 2024 - New York City Campaign Finance Board Executive Director Paul Ryan compares the state's nascent public financing program to the long-established system in New York City and addresses a recent decision to deny matching funds to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Rex Heuermann, the Long Island man accused in the Gilgo Beach murders, is facing charges in a seventh murder. Meanwhile, the NYPD has submitted a plan to monitor stop-and-frisk practices after a court deemed it unconstitutional over a decade ago. Also, the Campaign Finance Board is withholding public matching funds from Mayor Adams' reelection campaign, citing his criminal indictment and campaign violations. WNYC's Janae Pierre speaks with Paul Ryan, Executive Director of the Campaign Finance Board. Finally, the family of a migrant teen fatally stabbed in Lower Manhattan earlier this month is speaking out. WNYC's Brittany Kriegstein has the latest developments.

On this episode of The Newsroom, we take a deep dive into what caused this year's consternation over absentee ballots and what might have prevented it (hint: better communication and more resources). Plus, a closer look at some of the campaign funding in local races — and some tips for how to check on candidate fundraising yourself.

In this episode of Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson, we're back with Justin Hans for Part 2 of our deep dive into two big topics on everyone's minds: the upcoming election and the state of American health. Join us as we unpack the issues, talk through the challenges, and explore what's really at stake for our country. If you're looking for some fresh, grounded insights into how our political choices and health policies intersect, you won't want to miss this conversation.--https://noblegoldinvestments.com/who-we-are/--https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/09/29/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-after-tour-of-the-korean-demilitarized-zone/--Follow Justin on X: https://x.com/blackhawkce457

A Midwest Newsroom investigation looks at outside money trying to influence ballot initiatives and Madison County is one of several downstate counties voting on exploring leaving Illinois.

The push to help cannabis workers unionize, the investigation into Commissioner Rene Gonzalez's campaign finance law violation, and why regional leaders are upset with three city commissioners: Joining host Claudia Meza on this week's news roundup are Willamette Week cannabis reporter and author, Brianna Wheeler, and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Stories discussed this week: Measure 119 Will Ask Oregon Whether To Give Cannabis Workers an Easier Route To Unionize [OPB] Portland Mayoral Candidate Rene Gonzalez Broke Law by Using Taxpayer Money To Edit Wikipedia Page, Auditor Finds [Oregonian]  City's Sudden Plan to Exit Homelessness Compact Riles Governor, County Chair and Metro President [Willamette Week] Multnomah County chair garners lowest approval rating for a local elected official in recent memory [Oregonian

What if the future of American democracy is already unraveling, and we're all too distracted to see it? How did we get here—what forces have shaped the volatile political landscape we're navigating today? And more importantly, can we still turn it around before it's too late?In this episode, we delve into the complex, often controversial legacy of Donald J. Trump—far beyond the headlines. This is not just the story of one man; it's the story of an entire system transformed. Together with criminologist Gregg Barak, we trace Trump's trajectory from his early years in real estate, through his strategic use of legal loopholes, to his profound reshaping of the Republican Party.We'll also explore the Russian collusion investigation, The Mueller Report, and Trump's landmark Supreme Court appointments, each of which continues to shape America's political and legal future. And we dive into the GOP's 'Project 2025'—a blueprint that could steer the country down an authoritarian path.This conversation is more than just about Trump—it's a deep exploration of the state of American democracy and the forces that could determine its future.Key Questions:1). How has Trump's influence fundamentally altered the Republican Party's DNA?2). What can history teach us about the fragility of democracy under rising authoritarianism?3). Is there still time to protect and reform America's governance, or have we reached a tipping point?As we approach November's critical presidential election, this episode invites you to reflect on the lessons of the past, understand the present political climate, and—most importantly—consider the urgent steps needed to safeguard the future.About Our Guest:Gregg Barak, author of Criminology on Trump and Indicting the 45th President: Boss Trump, the GOP, and What We Can Do About the Threat to American Democracy, brings decades of expertise in criminology, law, and justice. His insights are essential for anyone wanting to understand the intersection of law, politics, and criminal justice—and what it means for America's future.Don't miss this timely, eye-opening conversation that goes beyond the headlines, right into the heart of America's political crossroads.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Trump07:46 Trump's Early Life and Influences13:08 Trump's Political Ascent and Legal Tactics16:25 Weaponizing the Law and Campaign Finance23:41 Trump's Impact on the Republican Party26:18 Legal Battles and Public Perception27:55 Supreme Court and Presidential Immunity31:42 January 6th: Key Events and Consequences37:01 Project 2025 and Republican Platform45:56 Proposed Reforms for American Democracy49:06 Future of American Democracy51:23 Final Thoughts and TakeawaysWatch the full conversation on YouTube. Or, listen to the audio version on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Enjoyed the podcast? Subscribe now to stay informed on the issues that matter.Host: Peter BellGuest: Gregg BarakProduced by: Purpose Made Join our tribe and lets grow together https://plus.acast.com/s/purpose-made-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kamala Harris has proven to be an enormous draw for campaign donors. But the size of a candidate's war chest influences the outcome much less than it once did. Our correspondent meets asylum-seekers on a Dutch ship, investigating the new hard-right government's tactics with migrants (09:39). And a survey of where the very scrapiest skyscrapers are going up (17:42). Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kamala Harris has proven to be an enormous draw for campaign donors. But the size of a candidate's war chest influences the outcome much less than it once did. Our correspondent meets asylum-seekers on a Dutch ship, investigating the new hard-right government's tactics with migrants (09:39). And a survey of where the very scrapiest skyscrapers are going up (17:42). Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

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Portland voters will decide 12 city council races and choose a new mayor this November. Willamette Week’s Sophie Peel found that some of the candidates running agreed to swap campaign donations in order to qualify for the city’s system of matching funds. That practice violated campaign finance law, according to attorneys and experts quoted in the stories, although the secretary of state’s office had declined to weigh in without having done its own full investigation. After inquiries, Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade has now directed the Elections Division to open an investigation. We talk with Peel about what she found and why it matters as Election Day approaches.

Brigid Bergin, WNYC's senior political correspondent, discusses her reporting on problems the Campaign Finance Board found in Mayor Adams's 2021 campaign, and how it could affect his re-election campaign.

Did Democrats just coup President Joe Biden? Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they recap one of the biggest news weeks in recent history, discuss the campaign finance hangups that come with replacing Biden, examine Vice President Kamala Harris' radical track record, and explain why the corrupt corporate media is trying to cover it up. Mollie and David also dive into their movie recommendations for the week including "Notting Hill" and "The Fighter."If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Retired agent Charles “Chuck” Stuber reviews his investigation of John Edwards, a former North Carolina senator and two-time presidential candidate, who faced charges for an alleged campaign finance law violation during his 2008 run for the White House. The accusations were that John Edwards used political donations to conceal from the public an ongoing extra-marital affair and resulting pregnancy, to protect and advance his candidacy. The trial had an unexpected outcome. Chuck served in the FBI for 28 years.    Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/325-charles-stuber-john-edwards-campaign-finance-violations/     Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams   Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL    Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/e

Tuesday, July 9th, 2024Today, Senate Democrats canceled their meeting to discuss Biden Monday, but House Democrats have a meeting this morning on the topic; there's an economic renaissance happening in rural counties across the country; the RNC platform is out; the Fyre Fest guy is working for Donald Trump now; The Washington Post confuses Rep Mark Takano with Rep Ted Lieu in reporting on a call about Biden; Biden has written a letter to House Democrats telling them he's the nominee; a piece from doctor Timothy Snyder on fascism and fear as we learn more about project 2025; plus AG and Dana deliver your good news.Promo Codes:Go to drinkAG1.com/dailybeans to try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3 AND K2 AND 5 FREE AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.Netroots Nation 2024:Netroots Nation is in Baltimore, July 11-13. Go to netrootsnation.org and type NN24Partner in the promo box for 10% off your ticket. Tickets and LIVE show dates https://allisongill.comSubscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com RNC releases party platform with softer abortion stance, call for voting restrictions (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)The Fyre Fest Fraudster Is Connecting Trump With Rappers (Rolling Stone)Fascism and Fear The Moment, The Media, The Election (Timothy Snyder | Substack)Economic Renaissance or Fleeting Recovery? Left-Behind Counties See Boom in Jobs and Businesses Amid Widening Divides (Economic Innovation Group | eig.org)Biden Letter to House Democrats Full Text PDF  (PBS) Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsHeads up – The Seattle show is sold out. |If you are in a position of having tickets to empty seats please send us a message at hello@muellershewrote.com – put “Seattle Tickets” in the subject line – and we'll see if we can connect you with people who would like to go, but were unable to get tickets.Fandom-inspired all-natural handmade soap collections. (ClaireifiedbyClaire.com)Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (TEPSLF) (studentaid.org)https://carolinaforward.orgThe North Carolina Democratic Party (ncdp.org) Live Show Ticket Links:https://allisongill.com (for all tickets and show dates)Wednesday July 10th – Portland OR – Polaris Hall(with Dana!) - SOLD OUTThursday July 11th – Seattle WA – The Triple Door(with Dana!) - SOLD OUTThursday July 25th Milwaukee, WI https://tinyurl.com/Beans-MKESunday July 28th Nashville, TN - with Phil Williams https://tinyurl.com/Beans-TennWednesday July 31st St. Louis, MO https://tinyurl.com/Beans-STLFriday August 16th Washington, DC - with Andy McCabe, Pete Strzok, Glenn Kirschner https://tinyurl.com/Beans-in-DCSaturday August 24 San Francisco, CA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-SF Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- In his latest opinion article for The Wall Street Journal, former Counsel to the Chairman of the Federal Election Commission Charlie Spies writes: “If [President Joe] Biden drops out before the Democratic Party formally makes him its nominee, then Federal Election Commission rules dictate that no more than $2,000 of any campaign funds that he raised may be transferred to any other candidate, including [Vice President Kamala] Harris.” You can read the full op-ed here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-has-100-million-reasons-to-stay-in-election-finance-d8a2dfdf?mod=opinion_lead_pos5 4:20pm- While speaking with Sean Hannity on Fox News, presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump suggested that if Democrats remove Joe Biden at the top of their ticket it'll be Kamala Harris that takes his place. 4:30pm- Daniel Chaitlin of The Daily Wire reports: “President Joe Biden formally rejected on Monday a bill in Congress that would require individuals to show proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in elections for federal office. A policy statement from the Biden administration said it ‘strongly opposes' the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which was introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) earlier this year and is expected to get a vote in the Republican-led House as early as this week, but did not mention the prospect of a veto.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-formally-opposes-bill-requiring-voters-prove-citizenship?topStoryPosition=3 4:50pm- Who will Donald Trump pick to be his running mate? Doug Burgum? Marco Rubio? J.D. Vance? Plus, why is Matt not invited to the White House Easter Egg Roll?

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