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This week, we invited our state senator, Katie Muth, to give us a peek behind the curtain into her work to stop the Pennhurst data center and the unexpected factors that make that work harder. No matter where you live, this is essential information to understand how this relatively new issue dramatically affects your life and well-being. 00:00 - Introduction 00:57 - How Does the Data Center Issue Uniquely Affect Pennsylvania? 05:54 - Pennsylvania's Energy Infrastructure 09:05 - Background Info on Data Centers 15:30 - The Aidans' Plan to Bring Pennsylvania Back 17:00 - Our Community, Data Centers, and the Environment 50:00 - Dyatlov Pass, the Khamar Daban Incident, and the Dangers of Infrasound 54:20 - Will Data Centers Bring in Tax Revenue? 57:42 - It's All the Oil and Gas Lobby? Always Has Been 1:16:00 - The Politics of Data Centers 1:30:08 - AI in the Workplace and Social Life 1:35:43 - Campaign Finance, Corruption, and Issues in State Government 1:57:00 - Remediation and Regulation 2:01:14 - Local Control 2:13:50 - Conclusion
VICTOR MARX SEEMS TO ADMIT HE’S BREAKING CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS And Kyle Clark has way too much fun calling him out on it. MORE TURNOVER AT CHERRY CREEK SCHOOLS What the deuce is going on at the main office at Cherry Creek Schools? The Chief Financial Officer is the latest to hand in his resignation and I’ve got Molly Lamar at 1 to talk about it. It’s amazing how little time it takes for the once Gold Standard district to fall apart. LET’S TEACH THE GOOD ABOUT WESTERN CIVILIZATION And Hillsdale College has a new curriculum out that is FREE to anyone who wants to use it. Why did they do this? I’ll talk to Senior Director of Resource Development Dr. Eric Coykendall AT 2:30 about the what and why of it. Find out more here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Download Gary's 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/Jennifer Davis is a technology entrepreneur, trade industry pioneer, and candidate running for Illinois's 8th Congressional District. Starting at just 17 years old alongside her husband Dan, Jennifer co-founded Davisware—a field service technology company that revolutionized logistics, dispatching, and backend accounting for commercial HVAC, food equipment, and petroleum service industries. Raised on a farm in rural Wisconsin as one of nine children, she balances her deep roots in hard work and problem-solving with decades of executive leadership, global operations, and tech innovation. As a mother of 10 and grandmother, she brings a hands-on understanding of what it takes to bootstrap a venture, manage hundreds of employees, navigate regulatory burdens, and build lasting enterprise value from the ground up.In this conversation with Gary Rabine, Jennifer details her transition from building businesses to serving in public office, outlining her drive to restore hope and accountability to governance. Drawing from her background as a "ditch-digger tech entrepreneur," she lays out her vision for protecting families from digital threats, reforming campaign finance, leveraging technology in national security, and empowering job creators to rebuild local communities.In this episode, Gary and Jennifer discuss:The Trades & Tech Fusion: Solving complex logistical problems for field services and building a SaaS powerhouse from scratch. The Digital Dome Framework: Utilizing deep tech and AI insights to protect children and families from online dangers. Campaign Finance & Governance Reform: Eliminating Super PAC dominance, implementing term limits, and ending career politics. Bottom-Up Economic Growth: How strong family businesses create thriving communities and drive state-level renewal. Websites: https://www.votejenniferdavis.com/ Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website: https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEOTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEOTwitter: https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo
Thursday, September 3, 2026 Today, Ed Markey has soundly defeated Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Senate primary; the Trump administration has mobilized hundreds of DHS agents to scour voter lists for non-existent fraud; the Justice Department has drafted an OLC memo saying states must report all undocumented immigrants or lose federal funding; a Canadian company just won a $382M ICE contract; the USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived in Thailand after its extended deployment; a survey of more than 70 Republican candidates and members revealed that most do not plan to attend Trump's midterm convention; Missouri voters appear to have recalled a city councilman over data center support; plus Allison delivers your Good News. Thank You, DailyLook For 50% off your first order, head to DailyLook.com and use code DAILYBEANS. Blue Wave Nation | https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mswbluewave The Trump Epstein Memorial Bookmobile The Daily Beans is proud to partner with Miles Taylor and our friends at DEFIANCE.org For a limited time, members of the Daily Beans community can receive a FREE 3-month full membership to DEFIANCE.org and gain access to one of the fastest-growing pro-democracy movements in America. Join here: https://www.defiance.org/beans Diamond Dames - Subscribe here: Diamond Dames - A Ted Lasso PodcastDiamond Dames - YouTube playlist Guest: Steve PiersonSwing Left, The Practivist Pod Executive Director of Blue Wave Nation The Latest Breakdown→ The Breakdown | Trump DOJ Nears Contempt Over Epstein Cover-Up StoriesSeth Moulton Abandoned Trans People, And It Cost Him Everything: Ed Markey Crushes Him In MA Senate Primary | Erin In The Morning Trump Administration Launches Hunt For Noncitizen Voter Fraud Before Midterms | The New York Times DOJ says states must report all undocumented immigrants — or lose federal funds | POLITICO ICE awards GardaWorld up to $382 million to move detainees across Texas | Project Salt Box Missouri Voters Appear to Recall City Councilman Over Data Center Support | The New York Times Republicans aren't exactly flocking to Trump's midterm convention | POLITICO USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after extended Iran deployment | NBC News Good TroubleMail Service | Calvert County, MD - Official Website →Hands Off Our Vote! 2026 Toolkit | Indivisible →Operation Take Up Space - Commondefense.us/otus →Voter Registration Deadlines - Vote.org →Voter Registration Volunteer Opportunities · Mobilize →Helpline Orientation- Spanish Speakers Needed! · VoteRiders →Help save Texas from Ken Paxton! →NO HATE in WA State →Stand With Minnesota →iceout.org Good NewsRandom Acts of Flowers jenbfree.bsky.social/post/3muistwzrzk2kJena Nelson for Congress The Visibility Brigade Oct 9 -Southwest Funny Fest:Dana Goldberg's Southwest FunnyFest - City of Albuquerque -Email Dana@DanaGoldberg.com for sponsorship informationTickets for Dana Goldberg: Outrageous - Sep 23 - Den Theater - Chicago →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW on YouTube - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links The Trevor Project - trevorproject.org/beans Blue Wave California - ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc Donate to Public Citizen - https://citizen.org/beans/ National Security Counselors - Donate, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship - boomerang - pathways Dana and The Daily Beans support of Human Rights Campaign ONE CAUSE HRC The Daily Beans supports It Gets Better Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers email AG - fedoath@pm.me Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook, DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On This Week's Edition Watch this week's show on your local PBS member station, or watch on YouTube, Facebook, or using the free PBS app anytime after Friday. A podcast version is available wherever you normally get podcasts. Newly minted Democratic Campaign Committee Chair State Sen. Shelley Mayer (D - S.D. 37) joins us to discuss the goals of the committee, competitive races this year, and the future of the Democratic Party. We dive into the impact of climate change on rare aquatic species and ecosystems. We also examine therole of New York state agencies and lawmakers in addressing the issue as well as funding for fish hatcheries.
Conservative commentators across the nation are reacting to the outcome of South Carolina's Republican Senate primary runoff!
Two genuinely ridiculous things crossed Hawk's desk today, and they rhyme. First, The Atlantic reports that with his approval parked in the low thirties, the president sat his advisors down to figure out how to spend a roughly $400 million super PAC war chest, and the master plan they landed on is more of himself. The diagnosis from his own team is that voters just haven't been properly introduced to his accomplishments yet, which is a bold thing to say about the most photographed man alive. The cure is ads. About him. Problem solved. Then there's the convention. Parties hold conventions in presidential years. Everybody knows this except, apparently, the people planning a two night Trump convention in Dallas on September 9th and 10th, keynote speaker both nights, him. It lands on NFL opening night, which is a fight with the NFL that the NFL does not know it is in and will win anyway. And the cover charge is the punchline: House candidates reportedly pay their own super PAC to walk in, tiered all the way up to a six figure package Hawk reads out with the delight it deserves. His take, more or less: if you were trying to lose on purpose, it would look a lot like this. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB
In this high-energy segment, the hosts examine the South Carolina Senate primary runoff, diving into political ad spending, candidate debate responses, and opposing viewpoints on federal energy policy. The discussion explores campaign strategies across different regions of the state and highlights key local legislative priorities. --- ### Voting & Election Resources To verify voter registration, review primary runoff guidelines, or access state voter tools, consult official election sources: * Check voter registration status and access voter resources through the [South Carolina Election Commission](https://scvotes.gov/). * Manage personal voter registration records or locate county election office contact details via the [SC Votes Portal](https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/). * Submit a new registration or update address information using the [SC Online Voter Registration System](https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/ovr/start). --- South Carolina Primary, Darlene Graham, Ralph Norman, SC Election Commission, Senate Primary Runoff, SC Politics, Campaign Finance
Republicans and Democrats agree that the federal campaign finance system is a failure. The limits on contributions to candidates can be easily circumvented and it's difficult to track how money is influencing politics. One of the Democrats who agrees with this assessment is U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from Michigan, who was in St. Louis last week to talk about, among other things, a national ethics overhaul. Slotkin provides her ideas on “The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.”
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin discusses the broken federal campaign finance system – and some ideas on how to make it work better. The Missouri Independent's Steph Quinn joins the program to talk about caseload issues in Children's Division. And STLPR's Sarah Kellogg details how the Missouri GOP is feeling after the massive failures of Amendments 4 and 5.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 Today, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro has a meltdown over a judge releasing a woman accused of vandalizing the WWII memorial in DC; Trump walks back his tariffs on Canada; Pete Hegseth travels to Iowa to campaign for republican Zach Nunn and maybe himself; mixed results emerge from elections in Alaska, Wyoming, California, Pennsylvania, and Florida; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, Helix 27% off Sitewide when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeans Thank You, Upwork Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. The Trump Epstein Memorial Bookmobile The Daily Beans is proud to partner with Miles Taylor and our friends at DEFIANCE.org For a limited time, members of the Daily Beans community can receive a FREE 3-month full membership to DEFIANCE.org and gain access to one of the fastest-growing pro-democracy movements in America. Join here: https://www.defiance.org/beans Diamond Dames - Subscribe here: Diamond Dames - A Ted Lasso PodcastDiamond Dames - YouTube playlist The Latest Breakdown→ INSIDE Trump DOJ's BRUTAL Epstein Court Reckoning StoriesTakeaways from Tuesday primaries: Trump endorsement only goes so far | ABC News 8 takeaways and surprises from Florida, Wyoming and Alaska primaries | The Washington Post Hegseth travels to Iowa in his ‘personal capacity' amid 2028 speculation | The Washington Post Trump says U.S. and Canada reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports | PBS News Pirro slams order to release woman accused of vandalizing World War II Memorial | The Washington Post Good TroubleRoadless Areas | US Forest Service Protect the Roadless Area Conservation Rule ⭑ 5 Calls →Friday August 28 in DC March On Washington 2026 -marchonwashington2026.com → Check Your Voter Registration Deadlines - Vote.org →Helpline Orientation- Spanish Speakers Needed! · VoteRiders →Help save Texas from Ken Paxton! →NO HATE in WA State →Stand With Minnesota →iceout.org Good NewsWildwood: Follow the Crows | OHSU Foundation Oct 9 -Southwest Funny Fest:Dana Goldberg's Southwest FunnyFest - City of Albuquerque -Email Dana@DanaGoldberg.com for sponsorship informationTickets for Dana Goldberg: Outrageous - Sep 23 - Den Theater - Chicago →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW on YouTube - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links The Trevor Project - trevorproject.org/beans Blue Wave California - ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc Donate to Public Citizen - https://citizen.org/beans/ Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship - boomerang - pathways Dana and The Daily Beans support of Human Rights Campaign ONE CAUSE HRC The Daily Beans supports It Gets BetterNational Security Counselors - Donate, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers email AG - fedoath@pm.me Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook, DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Is the Graham machine using open primaries to hijack South Carolina elections?
Is the Graham machine using open primaries to hijack South Carolina elections?
Tiffany Muller is the president of End Citizens United, the super PAC that advocates for campaign finance reform, and a former Topeka City Councilor. Decades in politics have informed her expertise in campaign finance, which she uses to dissect a campaign finance decision from the U.S. Supreme Court. She tells reporter Anna Kaminski why she thinks the decision "flew under the radar" and how it has already begun to affect the midterm elections New episodes of the Kansas Reflector Podcast drop on Mondays. Kansas Reflector staff interview elected officials, politicians, researchers, experts and everyday Kansans who are in the thick of state politics and current events. This episode was hosted and produced by Anna Kaminski. Read more at kansasreflector.com.
Were Democratic attorneys general preparing to wage a legal battle against Donald Trump before voters even went to the polls? On this episode of The Tudor Dixon Podcast, Tudor is joined by The Center Square investigative reporter Adam Herbets to discuss documents showing that more than 20 Democratic state attorneys general entered into a common-interest agreement as early as April 2024—months before Donald Trump won the presidential election. The agreement allowed the states to coordinate on what they called “federal accountability projects,” which Herbets says have since resulted in roughly 100 lawsuits against the Trump administration. Herbets explains how the states coordinated their legal strategies, why questions are being raised about taxpayer resources and public-record transparency, and whether these lawsuits are becoming a political and fundraising tool. He also details how states including California and New Jersey allocated additional money toward legal challenges involving the Trump administration. Tudor and Herbets also examine the growing role of money in politics, Gavin Newsom’s fundraising relationships with nonprofits and major corporations, government contracts, and the increasingly blurred line between political influence and public policy. The Tudor Dixon Podcast takes a closer look at the money, political power, and legal battles shaping government—and asks what taxpayers deserve to know about what is happening behind the scenes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RNC Regional Director Zack Kraft joins the broadcast to evaluate political messaging and primary election field strategy for the upcoming 2026 midterms. Kraft analyzes campaign platforms from Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates—including Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong and Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed—contrasting their policy priorities with core Republican messaging focused on economic growth, border security, and public safety. Additionally, Kraft discusses political fundraising dynamics between the DNC and third-party political action committees, federal program oversight, and domestic manufacturing job growth following seven consecutive months of expansion in U.S. manufacturing employment. Hashtags: #ZackKraft #RNC #Midterms2026 #DemocraticSocialists #CampaignFinance #ManufacturingJobs #Elections2026
In Hour 4, Segment 1 of The Charlie James Show on August 11, 2026, host Charlie James counts down the final 53 minutes until polls close, taking calls and Facebook messages from Upstate voters reporting polling locations, numbers, and candidate choices in Spartanburg, Cowpens, Paris Mountain, Boiling Springs, Pickens, Piedmont, Anderson, Simpsonville, and Inman. Callers share turnout updates, with multiple voters supporting candidates Ralph Norman and Mark Lynch. Steven from Piedmont raises questions about candidate Darlene's campaign finance filings and out-of-state donations, prompting James to analyze potential runoff scenarios. Finally, Wade in Toccoa calls in to criticize PBS NewsHour for reporting on Secret Service security protocols surrounding presidential transport.
Battle Ground resident Dick Rylander investigated Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's TV ad claims about rejecting corporate PAC money. His research found roughly 56% of her fundraising comes from party committee transfers, and her main campaign committee accepted contributions from PACs including AIPAC and the American Petroleum Institute PAC. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-marie-glusenkamp-perez-tv-ad-claims-vs-reality/ #GluesenkampPerez #CampaignFinance #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #Opinion #Politics #PACMoney #3rdDistrict #ElectionIntegrity #LetterToTheEditor
In the second segment of Hour 4, host Charlie James recaps the show's primary election candidate lineup, noting that every major candidate participated except Darlene Graham Nardone. James points out recent campaign finance disclosures on X showing that zero dollars of Nardone's latest reported contributions originated from South Carolina. He then takes a call from Roger in Taylors, who pushes back on candidate Russell Fry's assertion that out-of-state tourists bear the brunt of South Carolina's 28-cent-per-gallon gas tax. Frank in Pisgah Forest calls in to add that out-of-state drivers now avoid fueling up in South Carolina due to the tax, while Kevin in Morganton notes that even non-highway fuel carries the levy. Finally, Doug in Simpsonville calls to offer thanks to the show's team, prompting James to reiterate his advice for voters to check scvotes.gov to verify their primary polling locations before Election Day.
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Hawk pushes back on how that gap is being framed. The headline 510 million Republican figure folds in the roughly 400 million sitting in Donald Trump's personal super PAC, money Hawk notes Trump has not spent to help a single Republican candidate this cycle. Set that aside, he argues, and the comparison looks very different. He also explains why so many Democratic donors abandoned the DNC after 2016, when hacked emails revealed the committee favoring Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders, and why small-dollar donors now give directly to candidates instead. From there Hawk covers a New York Times report describing Martin as isolated and struggling, the botched 2024 autopsy report and the rough Jon Favreau interview that followed, the fight over moving South Carolina to the front of the primary calendar, and James Carville floating David Hogg as a replacement. His bottom line: the DNC is a mess, but the candidates are funded and positioned to retake the House. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB
This Day in Maine Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
From controversial school initiatives in Minnesota featuring gender-neutral dolls to explosive revelations about political fundraising and ActBlue, the news cycle is moving fast!
An explosive episode packed with major updates and unfiltered commentary!
Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
This spring, Virginia joined eighteen other states and DC in the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, an agreement among participating jurisdictions to award their presidential electors to the winner of the national popular vote once they collectively hold 270 electoral votes. Virginia's thirteen electoral votes bring the compact to 222, leaving it 48 short of the threshold at which it would take effect. Is participation in the compact a legitimate exercise of state power under Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution, or does it require congressional consent under the Compact Clause or even a constitutional amendment under Article V? Join us for a discussion of Virginia’s entry, the constitutional arguments on both sides, and what the compact could mean for the future of the Electoral College.Featuring: Chad Ennis, Vice President, Honest Elections ProjectMichael Williams, Solicitor General, West Virginia[Moderator] Hon. Allen J. Dickerson, Partner, BakerHostetler; Former Chairman, Federal Election Commission
On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan explains why today's campaign finance reporting deadline is so important and why Tom Tiffany's massive fundraising haul is such a big deal. Plus, the latest on Iran, congressional elections, and a deep dive into...Chuck Schumer letting one rip on the floor of the Senate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan explains why today's campaign finance reporting deadline is so important and why Tom Tiffany's massive fundraising haul is such a big deal. Plus, the latest on Iran, congressional elections, and a deep dive into...Chuck Schumer letting one rip on the floor of the Senate.
In this bonus episode of Talk Law Radio, host Todd Marquardt and co-host Shannon Salmon-Haas dive headfirst into three major, headline-grabbing Supreme Court rulings that are reshaping the legal and political landscape of the United States. From intense debates on biological sex and fairness in sports to historical dives into English common law, Todd and Shannon bring both legal expertise and spirited debate to the table. Whether you lean left, lean right, or just want to know how the law impacts your daily life, this episode breaks down complex constitutional arguments into a conversation you won't want to miss. Key Topics Discussed: Transgender Athletes & Title IX: A look at the landmark case West Virginia v. B.P.J.. Todd and Shannon clash over the Balance of Due Process, Title IX regulations, and safety concerns versus inclusivity in biological female sports. The Fate of Birthright Citizenship: Tracing the law from King James I in 1603 to the 14th Amendment and the Dred Scott decision, the hosts break down Trump v. Barbara. Discover why the Supreme Court upheld that if you are born here, you are a citizen—and the real-world logistical nightmare that changing it would create. Money, Speech, and Campaign Finance: An analysis of National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission. The Supreme Court overturned a 2001 precedent to rule that political parties can now coordinate unlimited spending with candidates. Todd and Shannon square off on whether "money is speech" or if this decision puts American democracy up for sale to the highest bidder. Key Takeaways: The Constitution is a Living Debate: While Todd approaches the text from a strict originalist viewpoint, Shannon highlights how modern societal complexities challenge centuries-old frameworks. The Internet Changes the Legal Burden: A major reason the Supreme Court loosened campaign finance limits was the modern availability of online disclosure and transparency tools for voters. The Buck Stops at the Supreme Court: No matter how much tax money or legislative effort is poured into executive orders and state laws, the high court remains the final arbiter of what is constitutional. Enjoying the show? Don't forget to like, subscribe, click the thumbs-up button, and leave your thoughts in the comments section! Visit marquardtlawfirm.com to submit your own business, elder law, or estate planning questions. -Sponsored by Marquardt Law Firm and Financial Planning HQ -Go to marquardtlawfirm.com and financialplanninghq.netSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Frank Schaeffer speaks with Maya Kornberg about her book Stuck: How Money, Media, and Violence Prevent Change in Congress.They discuss how Congress has been weakened by money, social media, political violence, understaffing, and decades of institutional neglect. This is a conversation about why Congress often fails, and why strengthening it may be one of the most urgent democratic tasks we face._____LINKShttps://www.mayakornberg.com/https://bookshop.org/a/99692/9781421454580_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! Every subscription helps create, build, sustain and put voice to this movement for truth. Subscribe to It Has to Be Said. The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTube and Substack that you can watch or listen to for free.Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of The Gospel of Zip.Learn more at https://www.thegospelofzip.com/Follow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube.https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.tiktok.com/@frank_schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTubeIn Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Podcast
J.B. Poersch, president of Senate Majority PAC, sat down with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer to break down Democratic strategy, party leadership and the upcoming primaries. Stick around: CNN's Lauren Fox and our own Max Cohen swing by for That's Not Gonna Fly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Chas & Melina discuss The Difference Between "At" and "In", Extraordinary Levels of Butthurt, and Why Chas & Melina Wish They Were Megyn Kelly WARNING: This episode of PEP may contain explicit language. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introducing: Melina Wicks Live in Studio 2:01 - Grateful (The Knicks, Holiday) 12:27 - Hawaii Guns case 30:23 - Trans Sport case 56:00 - Claiming Asylum case 1:14:46 - TPS case 1:47:15 - Birthright Citizenship case 2:25:49 - Slaughter Appointees case 2:51:39 - Cook Fed Reserve case 3:00:33 - Campaign Finance case 3:20:08 - Mail-In Ballots case SHOW LINKS: *Chat with the PEPpers on the Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/WxDD2PPvaW THE (UPDATED) DR DAVE BOOK CLUB MASTERLIST *https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nrSLzBt8ztEmCCZ6ZtyV6MiS4S4CaMgg-UbBZMef6uQ/ THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!
Last Tuesday, the Supreme Court held that a federal law limiting the amount of money political parties could spend in coordination with campaigns violated the First Amendment. The Court's vote was 6–3 along ideological lines. Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up! Click HERE to get 20% off your first year of ad-free episodes, exclusive interviews, and deep dives with Tangle's podcast membership.Vote for Tangle!We're nominated for the 2026 People's Choice Newsletter Awards, and we'd appreciate it if you could take a moment and cast a vote for us. It's quick and easy (just be sure to confirm your vote in your email after you submit the form) — the link to vote is here.You can read today's podcast here and today's “Have a nice day” story here.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Take the survey: What do you think of the Court's ruling? Let us know.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast written by: Will Kaback and audio engineered and edited by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Lindsey Knuth, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ally Mutnick breaks down how the Supreme Court handed Republicans a massive win Tuesday by striking down coordination limits in NRSC v. FEC. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charles C. W. Cooke, John Yoo, and Richard Epstein break down three major Supreme Court decisions from the end of the term: Trump v. Barbara, the birthright citizenship case that left the status quo intact while sparking a debate over originalism, birth tourism, and Wong Kim Ark; West Virginia v. BPJ, the transgender-athletes case addressing Title IX, equal protection, women's sports, and federalism; and National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC, the campaign-finance ruling that further limits restrictions on coordinated party spending and raises big questions about money, speech, corruption, and the future strength of political parties.
Charles C. W. Cooke, John Yoo, and Richard Epstein break down three major Supreme Court decisions from the end of the term: Trump v. Barbara, the birthright citizenship case that left the status quo intact while sparking a debate over originalism, birth tourism, and Wong Kim Ark; West Virginia v. BPJ, the transgender-athletes case addressing Title IX, equal protection, women's sports, and federalism; and National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC, the campaign-finance ruling that further limits restrictions on coordinated party spending and raises big questions about money, speech, corruption, and the future strength of political parties.
Melat Kiros toppled a longtime incumbent and Phil Weiser beat a sitting senator: Colorado's progressive wave is real and we brought the receipts.This week Colorado handed progressives a statement night. Attorney General Phil Weiser defeated sitting US Senator Michael Bennet for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, 29-year-old democratic socialist Melat Kiros unseated 15-term Denver incumbent Diana DeGette in the 1st District, and state Rep. Manny Rutinel won the Democratic primary in the battleground 8th. Brian and Glennis dig into what's actually driving these wins: not a DSA litmus test, but voters hungry for candidates who fight and communicate.Then it's the Supreme Court's final day of the term. In National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC, the Court struck down limits on how much party committees can spend in coordination with their own candidates, a 6-3 ruling that reshapes money in the 2026 midterms. The justices also upheld state bans on transgender girls in girls' and women's school sports (West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox) and, a day earlier, let states count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. In this episode of Vibes Only, we break down what each ruling means for real for real.Also: Trump's new financial disclosure showing more than $2 billion in 2025 income (roughly $1.4 billion tied to crypto and meme coins), the leaked 911 audio around Mitch McConnell being a breath from death, this week's Oath Candidate of the Week Keisha Lance Bottoms running for Georgia governor, and a rapid-fire round of Clickbait or Double Click.New episodes drop every Thursday morning! Tap follow now and stay ahead of the news cycle with us.EPISODE LINKSOATH CANDIDATE OF THE WEEKSend us a text!Watch us on YoutubeFollow us on Instagram Oh, we're on TikTok tooFollow Brian on IG Follow Glennis on IG
Jeff Fisher discusses a term marked by major rulings across executive power, voting, and civil rights, and what they signal about the Court's trajectory. --- The Supreme Court has wrapped up a consequential term, issuing decisions that could shape executive power, constitutional rights, and the balance between the branches of government for years to come. Rulings on birthright citizenship, independent federal agencies, voting rights, transgender athletes, and Fourth Amendment digital privacy all landed within weeks of one another, offering a rare, wide-angle view of where the Court is headed. In this episode, Professor Jeff Fisher joins Pam Karlan to unpack the term's biggest rulings. Fisher and Karlan co-direct the Stanford Supreme Court Litigation Clinic, and are among the nation's leading experts on Supreme Court litigation and constitutional law, regularly briefing and arguing cases before the Court, giving them a close vantage point on its work. The discussion traces how the Court is navigating open clashes with President Trump even as it advances long-standing goals of the conservative legal movement, and examines the Court's growing use of history and tradition as a tool of constitutional interpretation. Fisher and Karlan also discuss disagreements among the justices and consider how recent decisions may be emboldening the executive branch. Links: Jeff Fisher >>> Stanford Profile Opinions of the Court 2025 >>> US Supreme Court Page Connect: Episode Transcripts >>> Stanford Legal Podcast Website Stanford Legal Podcast >>> LinkedIn Page Rich Ford >>> Twitter/X Pam Karlan >>> Stanford Law School Page Stanford Law School >>> Twitter/X Stanford Lawyer Magazine >>> Twitter/X Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:57 How to understand this Supreme Court term 00:03:12 A divided Court with rising tensions 00:04:35 Digital privacy and the Fourth Amendment 00:07:35 The Court and the democratic process 00:09:07 Race-conscious law and disparate impact 00:11:09 Election rules, fraud claims, and voting rights 00:14:56 Birthright citizenship and the limits of originalism 00:16:36 History, tradition, and judicial reasoning 00:18:39 Presidential power and independent agencies 00:23:08 The future of the unitary executive theory 00:25:31 Trump, the shadow docket, and executive authority 00:26:08 Immigration, presidential rhetoric, and Court deference 00:28:17 Presidential facts, tweets, and legal reality 00:30:48 Transgender rights and the law of school sports 00:32:23 Why context matters in Supreme Court decisions 00:35:47 Conclusion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 1, 2026 - 6am: The Supreme Court upholds Birthright Citizenship, Trans bans, strikes down limits on campaign finance spending Trump keeps pushing the so-called 'SAVE Act' House starts recess early after hardliners revolt over the bill Trump announces GOP midterm convention in September set in Dallas Financial disclosures shoe Trump made $1.4B in crypto-related income last year To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 1, 2026 - 8am: Recap of Supreme Court rulings Trump reports $1.4B in crypto-related income NY Post criticizes Trump sons over foreign investments To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in a blow to Donald Trump. Also, Justice Jackson defends Reconstruction's legacy. Plus, the Supreme Court loosens campaign finance laws ahead of midterms. Professor Laurence Tribe, Professor David Blight, and Sen. Cory Booker join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hugh Hewitt praises the ruling while pivoting quickly to celebrating Kavanaugh's concurrence encouraging Congress to pass a law restricting birthright citizenship. Hawk responds by noting that Congress cannot even get all Republican votes for the Save Act, let alone pass a constitutional amendment. Lisa Rubin analyzes Kavanaugh's partial dissent in detail, with Hawk describing Kavanaugh as the kid in class who always needs to be different for attention. Mike Johnson responds to the ruling live on air, with Hawk pointing out that the plain language of the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause leaves no wiggle room for the executive order Trump signed on day one. Hawk reads from Clarence Thomas's dissent, which refers to the subjects of the 14th Amendment as the freed blacks, a phrase Hawk finds telling given that Thomas cannot bring himself to write the words Black Americans. Hawk also addresses Stephen Miller's public statement calling this the worst Supreme Court decision ever made, and fact-checks Trump's immediate claim that the United States is the only country in the world with birthright citizenship by noting that 33 countries on every continent have it. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB
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Mea Culpa welcomes Lev Parnas from the wilds of Boca Raton, Florida. Lev is a Soviet-born businessman who along with Rudy Giuliani and Igor Fruman played a central role in the campaign to pressure Ukraine to investigate Trump's political rivals…including Hunter Biden. Parnas was thrown into Trump's first impeachment drama, but he worked with federal prosecutors against Giuliani and the former president. Parnas is currently serving a 20-month sentence for Campaign Finance, Wire Fraud, And False Statements Offenses, and is speaking to us today while on home confinement. Lev is a truth-teller and unafraid to remember the things that most folks wish he would forget. Sorry folks but there's a hashtag that Parnas deploys that says it all, “LEV REMEMBERS.” What that means for Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump and the rest of these criminals is that they are in deep shit because LEV REMEMBERS.
Mea Culpa welcomes back from the wilds of Boca Raton, Florida. Lev Parnas Lev is a Soviet-born businessman who along with Rudy Giuliani and Igor Fruman played a central role in the campaign to pressure Ukraine to investigate Trump's political rivals, including Hunter Biden. Parnas was thrown into Trump's first impeachment drama, but he ended up working with federal prosecutors against Giuliani and the former president. Parnas is currently serving a 20-month sentence for Campaign Finance, Wire Fraud, And False Statements Offenses, and is speaking to us today while on home confinement. Lev is a truth-teller and unafraid to remember the things that most folks wish he would forget. Sorry folks but there's a hashtag that Parnas deploys that says it all, “LEV REMEMBERS.” What that means for Rudy Giuliani and the allegations against him from Noelle Dunphy that include sexual assault and the selling of pardons could prove problematic for AMERICAS FORMER MAYOR. And then there's Ron DeSantis who in typical Ron DeSantis fashion is trying to distance himself completely from the fact that he took a lot of money from Lev Parnas. Sorry buddy. But LEV REMEMBERS.