Podcasts about Campaign finance

The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk has shaken the nation—and this week, we're unpacking what it means closer to home. Guest co-hosts Trishala Vinnakota and Justin Berton join us to trace East Bay history of politically motivated killings and the rising hostility faced by local officials. Then, we dive into Oakland's new push to toughen its encampment policy and the Alameda County Board of Supervisors' audacious plan to raise campaign donor limits to levels unmatched anywhere in our local politics.

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How did American democracy reach such a precarious moment — and what can we do to fix things? Host Simone Leeper examines the fundamental threats to our democracy today, from gerrymandering and corruption to abuses of executive power and the outsized role of money in politics.Through real stories from everyday Americans and insights from the experts at Campaign Legal Center and other distinguished guests, this season of Democracy Decoded explores how we can use the tools we still have to repair the cracks in the system — and how, together, we can change things for the better.Learn what's at stake — and what can be done to solve the challenges facing American democracy. Follow Democracy Decoded on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.About CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the wide range of challenges facing American democracy. Campaign Legal Center fights for every American's freedom to vote and participate meaningfully in the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

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Even after local and state leaders significantly boosted funding for child care vouchers, thousands of children are still on the waitlist for low cost care. Plus, Mayor Adams is suing the city's Campaign Finance Board for denying him $5 million in matching funds for his re-election bid. And finally, New York City will replace thousands of rental vouchers after the federal government's Emergency Housing Voucher program expires. But at what cost?

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The Department of Homeland Security is responding after San Diego parents and educators voiced concern over an immigration arrest at a Linda Vista elementary school. House Speaker Mike Johnson is accused of illegally using campaign money to pay rent to East County representative Darrell Issa. The city of Chula Vista is asking people living near Rohr Park to provide feedback on improvements they would like to see to the facilities.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Sunday. 

Ep. 383 Ken and Dave discuss Derek making it official, bounty hunting in Venezuela, the shooting at Ft Stewart, green weenies on the court, Trump to meet with Putin, fleeing Texas, MTG might make some sense, and Chris Carr discovers he is actually Attorney General   ----- New York Trip and Coffee Habits: Ken reflects on his trip to New York, enjoying the city despite not being a coffee fan. Dave discusses why coffee isn't good for your gut and the "break" culture in the army related to smoking . They share observations about Time Square, including its diverse characters and the general "melting pot" nature of the city. Gold's Record High: Discussion on gold hitting a record high, potentially due to tariffs. They note gold's historical role as a hedge and its differing behavior from Bitcoin now . Jim Lovell's Passing: Acknowledging the death of Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13, at 97 years old, and his character. Fantasy Football Punishment Leagues: Commentary on various fantasy football league punishments, including a notable one where the loser must read Kamala Harris's book. Howard Stern's Departure from Sirius: Discussing Howard Stern's career, the decline of his "shock jock" appeal, and past controversial segments like "That's Just Wrong". Political Texts and Senate Race: Frustration over early political texts from campaigns . Discussion on Derek Douly running for Senate, his "political outsider" claim, and criticisms from other candidates, including Buddy Carter and Mike Collins . Campaign Finance and Self-Funding: Insights into political donations and candidates' reluctance to spend their own money on campaigns . Bounty on Nicolás Maduro: The US offering $50 million for information leading to the arrest of Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, and the complexities of such an action given diplomatic protections and international law . Fort Stewart Shooting Incident: Details on a shooting at Fort Stewart where a sergeant shot five soldiers. The bravery of six NCOs who tackled the shooter is highlighted. Discussion includes the media's inaccurate portrayal of military weapon access and the shooter's motives (bullying over a stutter, DUI) . Also, the inadequate "Meritorious Service Medals" awarded compared to the appropriate "Soldier's Medal" . Dildos at WNBA Games: Discussion about repeated incidents of sex toys being thrown onto WNBA courts, including a recent arrest for hitting a child. Theories on the motivation, including the high number of LGBTQ+ players in the league, are explored . Trump and Putin Meeting: News of a potential meeting between Trump and Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine, and the current state of the conflict . Also, the financial pressure on Russia and the difficulties of Westerners traveling to Russia. Texas House Democrats Fleeing to Break Quorum: Texas Republicans' efforts to redraw congressional maps and how Democrats are fleeing the state to prevent a quorum. The hypocrisy of CNN's stance on gerrymandering is noted . The financial implications and ethical questions for the fleeing Democrats are raised . Marjorie Taylor Greene and Israel/APAC: Marjorie Taylor Greene speaking out against Israel's actions in Gaza and challenging APAC, the Israel lobbying firm. Discussion on the distinction between Hamas and Palestinian civilians, and the financial aid from the US to Israel . False Accusation in Walmart: A woman's false claim of a child snatching attempt in a Walmart, leading to the arrest and release of an innocent man after video evidence exonerated him. Chris Carr vs. Savannah's Gun Laws: Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr suing Savannah over its local gun control ordinances. Criticisms of Mayor Van Johnson's past attempts to usurp state law and Chris Carr's timing of the lawsuit (during an election year) are highlighted . Empty Nesters: Ken Pullin shares thoughts on becoming an empty nester as his daughter moves to Georgia Tech .

What’s Trending: Seattle Mayor Harrell tells criminals he’ll simply pay to fix their vandalism instead of throwing them in jail. The Appeals Court scraps Boasberg’s contempt order against President Trump. Sydney Sweeney is facing backlash from democrats for an ad campaign. The Perseids meteor shower will be overhead for a while. //  LongForm: GUEST: Mario Lotmore (Lynnwood Times) is having one heck of a time gaining access to campaign finance info he has the right to. // Quick Hit: Microsoft is considering a company-wide return-to-office policy. Tacoma will be using AI cameras to check you recycle bin, here’s why.

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Join host Micaela Isler and the Facts About PACs podcast team for their annual summer intern special featuring Luke Rinker from The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) and AY Kuwornu from Ghana. From Capitol Hill briefings to cross-party collaboration, these interns reveal what surprised them most about Washington's political finance landscape and why transparency matters more than you might think. 

Paul S. Ryan, Executive Director of the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB), shares his journey from national election law advocate to leading … Read More

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Much reform has been accomplished on Texas' local government property tax system but many exceptions that were needed to get bills passed need ending – especially the “hit 'em while they're down” disaster loophole abused by local politicians. A new law takes effect next year that does tighten down the disaster loophole but only time will tell if it is enough.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.In the border/immigration news stack there is a story that is an example of anti-Trump hyperbolethat only works with voters because of decades of failed public education – it's the proportionality problem as I've long called it.Campaign finance numbers rolling in: Greg Abbott logs $20M campaign haul after school voucher win Big money flows into Texas AG, comptroller GOP primaries Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

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There was a massive overhaul of ethics and campaign finance laws during the session. It may not be sexy, but it's important to understand. We go over the changes with Julie O'Donoghue, a senior writer at the Louisiana Illuminator

Changes in the interpretation of campaign finance law could be on the horizon. It's been 15 years since the high court decided that corporations and unions can give unlimited amounts of money to candidates. But political parties have to work within separate limits when it's money used in tandem by the party and the candidate. Also on the show: the state of news consumption in the U.S. and a new approach to homeless encampments in Northern California.

Changes in the interpretation of campaign finance law could be on the horizon. It's been 15 years since the high court decided that corporations and unions can give unlimited amounts of money to candidates. But political parties have to work within separate limits when it's money used in tandem by the party and the candidate. Also on the show: the state of news consumption in the U.S. and a new approach to homeless encampments in Northern California.

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.

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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.

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

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

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. 

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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