Podcast appearances and mentions of Chuck Grassley

In today's show, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley has a grain marketing update with Michael Weidner of Landus Cooperative, and we learn about USDA's scientific research priorities in a segment from Rod Bain of USDA Radio.

Stories on today's show include: -A state climatologist says this week's heat dome and a strengthening low-pressure system have pushed dense wildfire smoke from Canada across the Great Lakes into the Northeast.-U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says President Trump's decision to temporarily suspend duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco could provide much-needed relief for American farmers.-The struggling ag economy is leading some producers to explore diversification. -The global crop intelligence lead at Earth Daily says more farmers are using precision ag technology to make better crop management decisions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron McIntire covers ICE's decision to pause most vehicle stops in immigration enforcement operations nationwide after fatal shootings in Texas and Maine, and questions whether it counts as backing down. He breaks down the rare congressional testimony of Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan, who are asking for more security funding after swatting and threat incidents. Senator Chuck Grassley reveals that former special counsel Jack Smith's team secretly accessed the private text messages of 44 lawmakers during the Trump investigations. Aaron also reacts to a viral confrontation between a journalist and Senator Thom Tillis over his vote against the SAVE America Act. He closes with lighter stories on a health investigation into a possible Taco Bell link to a parasite outbreak and a Canadian surrogacy lawsuit making headlines.

A data center company building near Cedar Rapids is injecting $5 million into workforce development, while the Palo City Council voted to advance their data center ordinance this week. An Iowa woman is the first known patient in the U.S. to receive a quadruple organ transplant with re-transplanted lungs. And U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he's monitoring a proposed merger between two railways.

In this episode of John Solomon Reports, host John Solomon dives into a shocking revelation from Senators Ron Johnson and Chuck Grassley regarding the actions of special prosecutor Jack Smith. Solomon reveals that Smith secretly obtained the text messages of 44 members of Congress during his investigation into Donald Trump, raising serious concerns about the separation of powers and the Biden administration's alleged weaponization of the Justice Department. With a list of high-profile lawmakers affected, including Senators Graham, Hawley, and Rand Paul, this breach of privacy is explored in depth.The episode also highlights breaking news from Capitol Hill, where the House has passed a bill to make Daylight Savings Time permanent, eliminating the twice-yearly clock changes. Solomon sets the stage for an engaging lineup of guests, starting with Congressman Eli Crane, who will share his insights on current political issues.Following Crane, Victoria Coates, former deputy national security adviser under Trump, joins to discuss critical matters involving Iran, Russia, and Ukraine. The show wraps up with Texas State Representative Steve Toth, who is making waves in his congressional campaign with a clear and compelling message that resonates with voters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stories on today's show include: -The 2026 Water Resources Development Act is on its way to the full U.S. House. -USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce says the department's One Farmer, One File program will be transformative for producers. -Cattle producers are wondering when the stretch of high beef prices might come to an end. -U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests time could be running out to get an E15 bill passed out of the Senate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Senator Chuck Grassley is demanding absolute accountability from FBI Director Kash Patel over stunning reports of government waste and corruption. From taking private planes for dates and sporting events with his girlfriend to chauffering personal guests on the taxpayer's dime, the allegations against Patel are sparking a massive political firestorm on Capitol Hill.

Trump had to take two Air Force ones to the NATO summit in Turkey: his new bling Qatari hand-me-down that he wanted to show off and the old baby blue one which he had to use to fly safely home—given the war in neighboring Iran. And at the FBI, Kash Patel's thievery of taxpayer resources has gotten so out of hand, even Chuck Grassley wants answers. Plus: Ukraine has created panic in Russia (which has Trump rethinking which side he wants to root for), Dems should be highlighting the massive military waste in Iran, and Ben invites the public to test-run his new giant database of government records. Oh, and baby elephants are the best.Ben Wittes joins Tim Miller. Show notes: Lawfare on the military's potential deployment at the polls  Ben's email: benjamin.wittes@lawfaremedia.org Ben's Substack, "Dog Shirt Daily"  Get 20% off when you go to trustandwill.com/BULWARK

CannCon and Alpha Warrior kick off with a Chuck Grassley bombshell claiming Jack Smith's own office mishandled classified material while prosecuting Trump, then dig into what that could mean for the special counsel himself. From there the two go head to head, genuinely head to head, over the unraveling Graham Platner scandal in Maine and whether a similar controversy around his would be replacement holds up to scrutiny. It gets spirited. The guys also revisit new details from the Tyler Robinson trial, including a disputed unspent round and fresh interview timelines. On the geopolitics side, Iran and the US trade blows again in the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM rolls out strike footage, and Trump fields pointed questions about skipping the new Air Force One over security concerns. Sponsor breaks, tech gremlins, and plenty of banter round out the show.

On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week, as we celebrate the semiquincentennial we'll also discuss RFK Jr.'s overtures to Iowa Libertarians, national Democrats threatening penalties for potential primary rebels, and Sen. Chuck Grassley's visit to Sioux City.This episode was hosted by Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and produced by Gazette Deputy Digital Content Manager Bailey Cichon. It features Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the articles featured in this episode:(5:29) Chuck Grassley talks tariffs, data centers, Iran during Sioux City visithttps://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/business/article_7dc05450-4a91-44be-b004-1c63c2237e80.html(14:21) Dems impose tougher penalties for states, candidates defying party's presidential nominating calendarhttps://www.thegazette.com/news/politics/dems-impose-tougher-penalties-for-states-candidates-defying-party-s-presidential-nominating-calendar/article_915d5284-842d-4bc0-9419-f95556aeaeac.html(21:29) RFK Jr. urges another Iowa Libertarian to leave House race, recording showshttps://www.thegazette.com/news/elections/rfk-jr-urges-another-iowa-libertarian-to-leave-house-race-recording-shows/article_17d774a6-03c7-4aec-8f11-efb8b92bb9da.html

In today's show, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Dustin visits with Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman.

Stories on today's show include:-House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says his new ag labor bill opens the door for U.S. dairy farmers to have access to the H-2A program.-U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says President Trump made the right call to lift countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco.-A trade expert with the American Farm Bureau Federation says the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement has moved into uncharted territory.-Purdue University Extension's corn agronomist says recent high humidity and saturated soils have created optimal conditions for disease development.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new study from S&P Global and commissioned by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA), "Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst," finds that biofuels have the potential to restore long-term profitability to American farms and drive investment in rural communities; unlock demand for sustainable feedstocks, creating a market that rewards farmers for pioneering modern farm practices; and strengthen food, economic and energy security on a global scale. It could also help motivate the U.S. Senate to pass legislation allowing year-round, nationwide sales of E15 (15% ethanol-blended fuel). In this episode of the ZimmCast, hear from USFRA CEO Kevin Burkum; USFRA vice chairman and Maryland farmer Chip Bowling; Kevin Lindemer, S&P Global Energy; Kelsey Barnes, USDA Senior Advisor for Rural Development and Biofuels; Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Tina Smith (D-MN).  

In today's show, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley visits with National Pork Producers Council Director of Animal Health Dr. Anna Forseth, and Dustin continues his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig.

This Day in Legal History: Plessy v. FergusonOn June 7, 1896, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation in the United States. In Plessy v. Ferguson, the Court ruled 7-1 that states could require separate facilities for Black and white people as long as those facilities were “separate but equal.” Homer Plessy, a man of mixed race, had violated a Louisiana law by sitting in a “whites only” railroad car. When arrested, he challenged the law as unconstitutional. Justice Henry Billings Brown wrote for the majority that the Fourteenth Amendment guaranteed political and legal equality but not social equality, and that the law was reasonable. Justice John Marshall Harlan issued a lone dissent, famously writing: “Our constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among its citizens.”This doctrine of “separate but equal” stood for nearly 60 years, providing legal cover for Jim Crow laws and racial apartheid across the South. Schools were drastically unequal in funding and resources. Hotels, restaurants, bathrooms, and water fountains were segregated by race. The doctrine was finally overturned in Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, which acknowledged that “separate educational facilities are inherently unequal” and violated the Fourteenth Amendment. Plessy v. Ferguson represents one of the most consequential wrong turns in Supreme Court history. What made it so damaging was not just the ruling, but the Court's apparent good faith in the “separate but equal” framework—a comfort with the idea that segregation could be constitutional if resources were distributed evenly, a comfort the Court itself never actually required states to achieve. The case shows how courts can legitimize injustice through neutral-sounding language and deference to legislatures.A federal appeals court ruled this week that California schools cannot keep secret a student's gender identity transition from their parents. Think of it this way: California had passed a law giving schools discretion to withhold from parents information about changes to a student's gender expression or identity, reasoning that this protected students from potentially harmful family reactions. But the court found this violated parents' constitutional rights to direct the upbringing and education of their children. The Supreme Court has long recognized that parents have a fundamental right to make decisions concerning the care, custody, and control of their children. This includes decisions about their education and health.California's policy attempted to create an exception to parental notification by allowing schools to conceal information about gender identity changes from parents without parental knowledge or consent. The court said California went too far. The judges acknowledged that student safety is a legitimate concern, but concluded that blanket policies allowing schools to hide information from parents violate the constitutional rights that parents have.This case sits at the intersection of three important values: parental rights, student privacy, and student safety. On one side, parents argue they need information to support their children's development and health. On the other, supporters of the California policy argued that some students face rejection or harm from parents if they learn about gender transitions, and that schools need confidentiality to protect vulnerable youth. The court sided with parental notification rights, but left open the question of whether schools can still withhold information in specific cases where there's evidence of abuse or danger. The ruling doesn't mean schools must immediately report every aspect of a student's identity; rather, it means they generally cannot have a blanket policy of concealing gender-related information from parents.California Gender Transition Parental Notification CaseThe Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in Trump v. Barbara, a case with potentially enormous implications for citizenship law in America. Here's what's at stake: On his first day of his second term, President Trump signed an executive order attempting to deny birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. if their parents entered the country illegally or are living and working in the U.S. on temporary visas. This directly challenges the Fourteenth Amendment, which provides that “all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens.”For over 150 years, the United States has interpreted the Fourteenth Amendment to mean that virtually anyone born on U.S. soil becomes a U.S. citizen at birth, regardless of their parents' immigration status. Trump's order says the clause “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” excludes children of illegal aliens and temporary visa holders. The administration argues that these children are not fully “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States in the way the amendment requires. Legal scholars and immigration advocates counter that “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” simply means not immune from U.S. law—which applies to everyone in the country, citizen and non-citizen alike.This case could affect millions of people. The U.S. currently grants automatic citizenship to roughly 250,000 to 375,000 children born to undocumented immigrants each year. If Trump v. Barbara succeeds, those children would not automatically be citizens. The case will require the Supreme Court to interpret the Fourteenth Amendment—one of the most fundamental provisions in the Constitution. The Court hasn't definitively ruled on the citizenship status of children born to undocumented immigrants in modern times. The outcome will reshape American immigration law and the path to citizenship for generations to come.Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration ActionsA Senate Judiciary Committee advanced two bipartisan bills that would expand camera access in the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal courtrooms. The bills, the Cameras in the Courtroom Act and the Sunshine in the Courtroom Act, now move to the full Senate for possible consideration. Supporters say the measures would make the judiciary more transparent by allowing the public to see important proceedings without having to attend in person. Senator Chuck Grassley, who chairs the committee and co-sponsored both bills, argued that Americans should be able to observe cases that affect the whole country, especially at the Supreme Court. Senator Amy Klobuchar also supported the effort, comparing courtroom access to the public's ability to watch Congress on C-SPAN.The federal judiciary opposes the proposals and warned that cameras could create problems for jury trials, witness safety, courtroom security, and the administration of justice. The Supreme Court has traditionally barred video coverage, although it began offering live audio of oral arguments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Cameras in the Courtroom Act would require televised coverage of public Supreme Court proceedings unless a majority of justices found that cameras would violate due process. The Sunshine in the Courtroom Act would give federal judges broader discretion to allow photography, recording, broadcasting, or televising of court proceedings. That bill also includes safeguards for jurors and witnesses, limits coverage of private conversations, and would expire after three years unless Congress renews it.US Senate panel advances bills allowing cameras in US Supreme Court, lower courts | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

As we record this, the New York Knicks just might be poised to make history and win their first NBA championship since 1973 (Go Knicks!), but we're here today to talk about a potential win that could be even bigger for New York than the Knicks taking it all… the passage of The New York Health Act! The New York Health Act, currently working its way through the NY state legislature, would guarantee high-quality, comprehensive healthcare to every single New Yorker, and – it turns out – save families, counties, cities, schools, and taxpayers billions of dollars! We've got two of the leaders of the Campaign for New York Health to bring us up to speed on the bill and tell us more about how they're working to make universal healthcare a reality in the Empire State! https://www.youtube.com/live/hodcUC-pgIg?si=2BjDQV6L-ogqZZHx Campaign for New York Health Our guests for this episode are Campaign for New York Health Executive Director Melanie D’Arrigo and Managing Director for Results for Development Dr. Cheryl Cashin. You can read the NY Health=NY Wealth report that details how passing the New York Health Act would guarantee healthcare for every New Yorker AND save billions of dollars for individuals, families, and entire counties, cities, and towns on their website. Medicaid Work Requirements Those new Medicaid work requirements are about to cause millions of Americans to lose their healthcare. This is a policy that was disastrous for Medicare in the 1990s and disastrous in all the states where it’s been tried for Medicaid so far. You have until July 30, 2026 to submit a public comment and let Chuck Grassley know how you feel about his ghoulish enthusiasm for making the lives of poor people shorter and more difficult. Follow and support the pod! Don't forget to like this episode and subscribe to The Medicare for All Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform! This show is a project of the Healthcare-NOW Education Fund! Chip in here to support our work!

USFRA CEO Kevin Burkum, Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Tina Smith (D-MN), and Kelsey Barnes, USDA Senior Advisor for Rural Development and Biofuels: Maryland farmer Chip Bowling, Vice Chair of USFRA,

In this episode of John Solomon Reports, we tackle the urgent issue of unaccompanied minor children crossing the U.S. border, as Congressman Glenn Grothman joins host John Solomon to reveal shocking statistics on the trafficking crisis. Grothman, alongside Senator Chuck Grassley, has worked tirelessly to expose the alarming number of children lost under the Biden administration—now confirmed to be over 147,000. The discussion highlights the dangers these children faced and the efforts made to ensure their safety.In the second segment, we shift focus to national security, featuring insights from experts Victoria Coates and Rebecca Grant. They discuss the potential for a historic peace deal with Iran, exploring the intricate dynamics at play and what this could mean for global stability.John also highlights a significant moment from Tulsi Gabbard's tenure as Director of National Intelligence, where she declassified evidence revealing that the U.S. has funded 120 bio labs in 30 foreign countries, including Ukraine. Gabbard's revelations challenge previous narratives and underscore the importance of transparency in government operations, especially regarding biosecurity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most farmers spend their time focused on production. Plant the crop, raise the yield, deliver it to the local elevator, and move on to the next task. But what happens after that may have just as much impact on profitability as anything done in the field.In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Paul sits down with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, for a fascinating look at the transportation system that moves American agriculture. From trucks and railroads to barges, ports, and ocean vessels, Mike explains how commodities travel from rural America to customers around the world—and why transportation costs can have a direct impact on every farmer's bottom line.The conversation explores aging infrastructure, rural bridges, Mississippi River bottlenecks, rail transportation, global trade disruptions, and why events happening thousands of miles away can affect grain prices in your local community.If you've ever wondered how a soybean grown in Iowa ends up feeding livestock in China—or why transportation matters more than most farmers realize—this episode is for you.MEET THE GUESTMike Steenhoek serves as Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition (STC), an organization established by the United Soybean Board, the American Soybean Association, and thirteen state soybean boards to promote a cost-effective, reliable, and competitive transportation system for agriculture.In his role, Mike works with farmers, industry leaders, transportation providers, and policymakers to improve the infrastructure that supports U.S. agriculture. His work spans trucking, railroads, inland waterways, ports, and global supply chains—all with the goal of helping farmers remain competitive in international markets.Mike currently serves on the U.S. Department of Commerce's Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness and the Iowa Department of Transportation's Freight Advisory Council.Before joining the Soy Transportation Coalition, Mike spent eight years working for U.S. Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa, serving both in Washington, D.C. and Des Moines. His roles included speechwriting, scheduling, and economic development, providing him with a unique perspective on policy, infrastructure, and economic growth.Get to know more about Soy Transportation Coalition here: https://www.soytransportation.org/ABOUT THE PODCASTDiscover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast".This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices.Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels, and encounters with important figures around the world.Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Subscribe at http://www.agculturepodcast.com and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

In today's show, Dustin talks about New World Screwworm with South Dakota State University Extension Veterinarian Dr. Russ Daly, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, and Riley visits with Farmers for Free Trade Board Chairman Bob Hemesath about USMCA.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joins guest host Michelle Rook to talk about the New World screwworm situation plus provide an update to the Senate's work on the new Farm Bill. More New World screwworm coverage on AgriTalk with a conversation with Dr. Russ Daly, extension veterinarian at South Dakota State University. Jeff Jackson is an alfalfa and forage specialist with CROPLAN by Winfield and he shares information on drought issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FISA Section 702, one of the government's most powerful foreign intelligence tools, is set to expire as lawmakers remain deadlocked over its reauthorization. Supporters warn that a lapse could create significant gaps in intelligence collection and national security operations. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shipwreck returns for episode 57 with a Lone Star tick warning, an Iowa political upset, and a Hunter Biden theory that fully reels her back into the discourse she swore off last week. She opens with the unexpected primary win of Zach Lane over the heavily funded Randy Feenster, weighs in on Iowa's alarming cancer rates, and shares why she long ago lost faith in Chuck Grassley after a town hall encounter. Then it gets weirder. She unpacks the lone star tick's link to alpha gal meat allergy, CIA experiments at Plum Island, and why Google releasing bioengineered mosquitoes might be the least strange thing this week. There is a fed up rant about ads in every app, subscriptions for headphones you already own, and the gas pump that now plays commercials. She breaks down billionaire tax loopholes, asks why IRS workers don't simply quit, and walks through Peter Thiel's Argentina move and his Honduras private city lawsuit. Then comes a long, animated Hunter Biden theory about the laptop, Ashley's diary, and what really happened to Joe's first wife. Plus zinc for warts, a crow army defending chickens, and a bicyclist roast.

In today's show, Dustin continues his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, Riley talks about the PCV2d virus with Dr. Jana Morgan of Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call.

In today's show, Dustin continues his monthly chat with Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, Riley learns about the upcoming Midwest Meat Summit with Amos Johnson from the Practical Farmers of Iowa, and Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call.

Top stories on today's show include:-U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he's disappointed Senate Ag Committee Chair John Boozman does not plan on including a solution for Proposition 12 in the Senate farm bill.-The CEO of domestic phosphate fertilizer producer Itafos says he's not sure how much more transparent the industry can be. -An ag economist says corn yields that are below trend or expectations could create a summer price rally.-The cattle industry remains on high alert as New World screwworm continues to threaten the U.S. herd.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 450 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we move beyond the title of Senate Republican Leader and examine the qualities Bob Dole brought to the job — both as Majority Leader and Minority Leader of the United States Senate.Leadership in the Senate is unlike leadership anywhere else in American government. It requires patience, discipline, persuasion, timing, and above all, the ability to manage strong personalities while navigating constantly shifting political realities.This episode explores the leadership characteristics that defined Dole's approach and helped him become one of the most respected congressional leaders of his generation.Among the traits examined:• His sharp political instincts and tactical discipline • His mastery of Senate procedure and legislative strategy • His ability to negotiate and build coalitions • His use of humor and wit as political tools • His loyalty to the institution of the Senate itself • His balancing act between ideology and practical governanceWhether serving in the majority or the minority, Dole understood that Senate leadership required flexibility as much as conviction. He could be partisan when necessary, bipartisan when possible, and pragmatic when governing demanded it.The episode also reflects on how Dole's wartime experiences, personal resilience, and years in public service shaped his leadership style — giving him both toughness and perspective in moments of conflict and crisis.This is a portrait of leadership not built on charisma alone, but on preparation, endurance, and understanding how power actually works inside the Senate.A leader of strategy. A leader of relationships. And a leader shaped by both ambition and experience. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

In today's show, Dustin wraps up his conversation with Sigrid Johannes of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, and Riley learns about the latest beef trade news with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom.

In a bi-partisan vote yesterday, the House of Representatives passed nation-wide year-round E15. Now it heads to the U.S. Senate. We speak with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04) about getting to this point and where we go from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Ag Markets with Naomi Blohm- WILLAg News | Senate Farm Bill, Beef Imports, Trump v Xi- E15 Supports Hold Press Conference on the Capitol Steps- Ag Weather with Don DayThe May 12, 2026, Closing Market Report details a confluence of critical agricultural market data, legislative stalemates, and international trade developments. Market analyst Naomi Blohm noted that while the latest USDA WASDE report offered a surprising bump in soybean export and crush demand, markets remain hesitant ahead of a highly anticipated Beijing summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, where U.S. Senators are already heavily lobbying for increased agricultural exports. Domestically, agricultural policy faces significant friction; Senator Charles Grassley indicated the Senate farm bill is likely stalled over SNAP reform disputes, and the Trump administration's move to increase beef import flexibility has divided the domestic cattle industry. Conversely, bipartisan momentum is building in the House for permanent, year-round E15 fuel legislation, championed by Representative Nikki Budzinski as a crucial stabilizer for rural economies. Meteorologically, the U.S. Corn Belt is expected to transition from an unseasonably cool pattern to warmer, stormier conditions, while Brazil's safrinha corn region trends unfavorably dry. ★ Support this podcast ★

In today's show, Dustin continues his conversation with USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, Riley gets an update on the U.S. red meat sales for March from U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom, and Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call.

In today's show, Dustin visits with Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor about year-round E15, Riley has the latest U.S. export sales with Greg McBride of Allendale, and Mark tunes in to Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call.

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Chas & Dr Dave discuss Devin Nunes' Cow, President Chuck Grassley and Speedrunning Idiocracy! WARNING: This episode of PEP may contain explicit language. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introducing: Dr Dave and his Spleen 2:37 - Grateful (David Malouf, Devin Nunes Accountability, Normal Appointees) 15:10 - Updates (Florida Redistricting, Polling) 37:20 - Iran War Status Quo 1:08:41 - Hegseth's Hearing 1:38:01 - WHCA Shooting Attempt 1:51:42 - Violent Rhetoric To Blame? 2:17:38 - Ballroom Begging 2:28:01 - Was It Staged? 2:32:49 - Ambassador Dave Brat 2:40:31 - Unleashed: Shooting Conspiracies 3:00:49  - Unleashed: DOJ - Blanche Intro 3:07:28 - Unleashed: DOJ - Comey Indictment Homework: * NYT Article by Dave's Old Roomie: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/opinion/international-world/iran-war-blockade-trump.html SHOW LINKS: *Chat with the PEPpers on the Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/WxDD2PPvaW THE (UPDATED) DR DAVE BOOK CLUB MASTERLIST: David Malouf - The Great World (Mentioned 2:37, Ep 258) Connie Willis - Doomsday Book & To Say Nothing of the Dog (Mentioned 4:26, Ep 244) Richard Yates - Revolutionary Road  (Mentioned 1:48:45, Ep 240) Michael Lewis - Who Is Government? (Mentioned 2:19:59, Ep 235) Orlando Whitfield - All That Glitters (Mentioned 2:34:37, Ep 232) John Lyons - Balcony Over Jerusalem (Mentioned 2:45:26, Ep 231) Yukio Mishima - Spring Snow (Mentioned 2:35:12, Ep 227) John Steinbeck - Cannery Row (Mentioned 02:39, Ep 226) David Simon & Ed Burns - The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood (Mentioned 2:21:40, Ep 225) William Appleman Williams - The Tragedy of American Diplomacy (Mentioned 2:11:23, Ep 222) Mahmood Mamdani - Good Muslim, Bad Muslim (Mentioned 2:07:14, Ep 220) Carlo Rovelli - The Order Of Time (Mentioned 06:36, Ep 220) Carlo Rovelli - Reality Is Not What It Seems (Mentioned 06:36, Ep 220) Ryszard Kapuściński - Shah of Shahs (Mentioned 2:21:27, Ep 217) Ervand Abrahamian - Khomeinism (Mentioned 2:23:19, Ep 217) Anthony Seldon - Truss at 10 (Mentioned 1:36:09, Ep 215) Steven Teles - The Conservative Legal Movement (Mentioned 2:12:12, Ep 215) Amin Maalouf - The Crusades Through Arab Eyes (Mentioned 4:32, Ep 214) Geoffrey Blainey - The Causes Of War (Mentioned 43:49, Ep 198) Margaret Levi - Of Rule And Revenue (Mentioned 1:11:16, Ep 195) Margaret Levi - Consent, Dissent, and Patriotism (Mentioned 1:11:16, Ep 195) Sayaka Murata - Convenience Store Woman (Mentioned 2:14, Ep 194) Sid Meier - Sid Meier's Memoir! (Mentioned 16:30, Ep 178) David Simon & Ed Burns - The Corner (Mentioned 8:40, Ep 178) Maurice O. Wallace - King's Vibrato (Mentioned 14:26, Ep 164) Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky - Manufacturing Consent - (Mentioned 32:12, Ep 164) Robert Plunket - My Search For Warren Harding (Mentioned 1:49:12, Ep 158) Ian Lambot & Greg Girard - City of Darkness Revisited (Mentioned 39:25, Ep 157) Max Chafkin - The Contrarian (Mentioned 32:18, Ep 155) Claire Conner - Wrapped In The Flag (Mentioned 31:42, Ep 155) Rita Abrahamsen, Mike Williams et al - Global Right (Mentioned 31:12, Ep 155) Philip Gorski and Samuel Perry - The Flag And The Cross (Mentioned 30:49, Ep 155) Cynthia Miller-Idriss - Hate In The Homeland (Mentioned 30:10, Ep 155) Cory Doctorow & Rebecca Giblin - Chokepoint Capitalism (Mentioned 34:55, Ep 150) Elizabeth Ingleson - Made In China (Mentioned 31:50, Ep 150) John Corrigan - Religious Intolerance, America, and the World (Mentioned 1:16:18, Ep 141) Gérard Prunier - From Genocide to Continental War (Mentioned 48:18, Ep 141) Liu Cixin, - The Three Body Trilogy (Mentioned 1:11:04, Ep 136) Tilman Allert - The Hitler Salute (Mentioned 22:03, Ep 134) Philip Roth - Nemesis (Mentioned 1:56, Ep 133) Joshua Cohen - The Netanyahus Zeke Faux - Number Go Up Michael Paul Rogin - The Intellectuals and McCarthy Cathy Kramer - The Politics of Resentment Naomi Klein - Doppelganger Maria Bamford - Sure, I'll Join Your Cult Wendy Brown - States Of Injury Corey Robin. - The Reactionary Mind Patricia Lockwood - No One Is Talking About This David Cay Johnston - The Making of Donald Trump Jane Mayer - Dark Money Harry Frankfurt - On Bullshit Stephen King - The Dead Zone Elle Hardy - Beyond Belief Federico Finchelstein - From Fascism to Populism in History Robert Jervis - Why Intelligence Fails Alex Haley and Malcolm X - The Autobiography of Malcolm X Jonathan Haidt - The Righteous Mind David Graeber - Debt: The First 5000 Years Jerry L. Mashaw - Creating The American Administrative Constitution Brian Balogh - A Government Out of Sight Paul Connerton - How Societies Remember Paul Connerton - How Modernity Forgets Catherine Green and Sarah Catherine Gilbert - Vaxxers John Zaller - The Nature and Origins of Mass Opinion Matthew Karp - This Vast Southern Empire Robert Fatton - The Guise of Exceptionalism Anatol Lievin - Climate Change and the Nation State: The Realist Case James Alfred Aho - The Politics of Righteousness The substack that Dr Dave apparently plagiarises liberally from! https://luke.substack.com/ James Beverley - God's Man in the White House Jane Chi Hyun Park - Yellow Future Matthias Gardell - In The Name of Elijah Muhammad Gosta Esping-Andersen - The Three Worlds of Welfare Capitalism Suzanne Mettler - The Submerged State Brendon O'Connor - Anti-Americanism and American Exceptionalism James Morone - Hellfire Nation Nathan Kalmoe - With Ballots and Bullets Winnifred Fallers Sullivan - The Impossibility of Religious Freedom Mary L. Trump - Too Much And Never Enough Richard Cooke - Tired of Winning Jon Ronson - So You've Been Publicly Shamed Rodney Tiffen, Ross Gittins, Anika Gauja, David Smith, Brendon O'Connor - How America Compares Tony Horwitz - Confederates In the Attic Ghassan Hage - White Nation George Lakoff - Women, Fire and Dangerous Things George Lakoff - Metaphors We Live By Michelle Alexander - The New Jim Crow Alex S. Vitale - The End of Policing Dave Cullen - Parkland: Birth of a Movement Thomas Sugrue - The Origins of the Urban Crisis Rick Pearlstein - The Invisible Bridge Rick Pearlstein - Before the Storm Rick Pearlstein - Nixonland Brian Doherty - Radicals for Capitalism Leon Festinger, Henry W. Riecken, Stanley Schachter - When Prophecy Fails Nancy L. Rosenblum & Russell Muirhead - A Lot Of People Are Saying Benjamin Moffitt - The Global Rise of Populism Jon Krakauer - Missoula THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!

Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (4/29/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth is, or claiming they have the answer, is likely leading you astray, for one reason or another. Stay Vigilant. !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u2q643"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble");   Rumble("play", {"video":"v76zwyo","div":"rumble_v76zwyo"}); Source Links (In Chronological Order): The Last American Vagabond Substack | Substack Iain Davis Interview - The Technocratic Dark State & The Network State Agenda Bibhu Dev Misra Interview - Do World Leaders Expect A Cataclysm & Is There A Shift Underway? New Tab (19) Ken Silva on X: "The SPLC also disclosed today that it provided the feds with information about a member of the now-defunct Vanguard America, which later splintered and became Patriot Front. https://t.co/9ObVopZPNR" / X (19) Hans Mahncke on X: "Todd Blanche is on an absolute tear right now. From indicting the SPLC, to appointing Joe diGenova as Russiagate czar, to now going after the Covid origin fraudsters, it's been a relentless run of action, all while dealing with an assassination attempt in the middle of it." / X (19) Liz Churchill on X: "ARRESTED Former Fauci aide Dr. David Morens has been CHARGED with conspiring to evade Covid-related records requests… THROW THEM ALL IN PRISON https://t.co/pINU3Prq9P" / X (19) Mikki Willis Official on X: "This is HUGE! Will this lead to actual justice and will Fauci be next?" / X Office of Public Affairs | Former Senior NIAID Official Indicted for Concealing Federal Records During COVID-19 Pandemic | United States Department of Justice Former Fauci aide charged with conspiring to evade Covid-related records requests - POLITICO (20) The Last American Vagabond on X: "@nicksortor @GuntherEagleman Morons." / X (20) Hans Mahncke on X: "Daszak is the co-conspirator here. His indictment should be next. I didn't think we'd ever see it, but accountability for the Covid origin cover up has finally arrived. Incredible. https://t.co/lX7O6WdTCD" / X (20) Jikkyleaks

In today's show, Mark sits in on Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley has the latest South America update with Greg McBride of Allendale, and we take a listen in to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins's press conference on fertilizer from Washington Watch.

In today's show, Mark sits in on Senator Chuck Grassley's weekly ag conference call, Riley visits with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom, and Dustin discusses E15 with Renewable Fuels Association Director of Government Affairs Jared Mullendore.

Send us Fan MailEpisode 444 — Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 25)Mr. Chairman!! The Finance Committee ChairIn Episode 444 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we arrive at a defining moment in his rise to power in the United States Senate — his elevation to Chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee.For years, that gavel had been held by Russell B. Long, one of the most influential figures in the Senate and a master of its internal workings. His tenure symbolized an era when seniority and institutional control defined leadership.But with the arrival of the Reagan era, the ground beneath Washington began to shift.As the political realignment of Ronald Reagan took hold, Bob Dole stepped into the chairmanship — marking not just a personal milestone, but a broader transition in power, policy, and direction.One moment captures it all.When the new chairman was called upon for his vote — for the first time, that chairman was Bob Dole. And in a telling, almost poetic gesture, Russell Long himself responded “aye,” acknowledging both the change in leadership and the passing of an era.In this episode, we explore:• How Dole rose to claim one of the most powerful positions in the Senate • The significance of the Finance Committee in shaping national policy • The transition from Russell Long's leadership to Dole's • What this moment revealed about the changing nature of Washington in the early 1980s • How the Reagan Revolution reshaped both policy and power inside the SenateThis is more than a change in chairmanship — it is a moment of transformation.From Long to Dole… from one era to another… and from the old Senate to a new political age. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley joins us this morning to discuss developments in Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz, path of getting E15 through the Senate, aid to farmers, and more. Then Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture follow up with their takes on the same subjects in the Friday Free-for-all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley joined host Chip Flory for a conversation about the USMCA, E15 and the potential for another round of farm support payments. The Free-for-All with Jim Wiesemeyer and Shaun Haney talked trade with China, farm support and what to expect from next week's Celebration of Ag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A whistleblower reveals a secret “Prohibited Access” system inside the FBI, hiding explosive evidence of foreign interference in the 2020 election. China and Iran allegedly accessed voter data to create fake ballots—and it was covered up at the highest levels. We break it all down. ⚡ EPISODE SUMMARY This episode dives deep into claims of election tampering, intelligence suppression, and government cover-ups: Whistleblower disclosures to Charles Grassley reveal an FBI “Prohibited Access” system, a hidden archive controlling what Congress sees. Allegations that China and Iran hacked voter databases to manufacture fraudulent absentee ballots, while U.S. intelligence kept this hidden from lawmakers and the public. Operation Round River: A purported FBI campaign to silence whistleblowers investigating Biden family bribery and financial improprieties. Evidence of counterfeit U.S. driver's licenses shipped from China to facilitate election fraud. Connections between the 2020 election, Democrats' absentee ballot push, and foreign interference. Discussion of cybersecurity measures and algorithms allegedly used to suppress social media posts exposing absentee ballot fraud. How this fits into broader U.S. foreign policy, including Iran, Syria, and the Middle East. Critique of Joe Kent's resignation as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, his previous positions on Iran, and accusations of blaming Israel to distract from failures. The episode is a whirlwind of alleged secrets, foreign involvement, and intelligence agency cover-ups—forcing listeners to question what really happened in 2020 and why it was kept hidden.

A whistleblower claims the FBI hid explosive intelligence in a secret “Prohibited Access” system—including alleged evidence of China and Iran accessing U.S. voter data before the 2020 election. We break down the claims, the cover-up allegations, and what it could mean moving forward. ⚡ EPISODE SUMMARY Today's episode dives into a stunning set of allegations involving a secret FBI system known as “Prohibited Access,” reportedly used to conceal sensitive intelligence from Congress and even senior officials. According to claims discussed by Senator Charles Grassley and reporting tied to John Solomon, whistleblowers allege that critical information about foreign access to U.S. voter registration data was hidden inside this system. The transcript outlines claims that China and Iran accessed sensitive voter data—including driver's license numbers and partial Social Security information—and that internal intelligence reports tied to these breaches were restricted, deleted, or never fully disclosed. It also explores allegations that internal FBI programs, including operations designed to suppress damaging information, existed outside normal oversight channels, raising serious questions about transparency and accountability. Additionally, the episode connects these claims to broader narratives from 2020, including the push for mail-in voting, social media censorship of “election fraud” discussions, and ongoing debates over election security legislation. These claims are highly controversial and remain unproven—but if substantiated, they could represent one of the most significant intelligence and oversight failures in modern U.S. history.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA)looks back on his remarkable legendary 45-year career representing Iowa. He shares insights on Congress's shift towards extreme partisanship and emphasizes his long-standing commitment to protecting whistleblowers as a crucial check on the executive branch. Beyond politics, Chairman Grassley reflects on the secret to his 71-year marriage and his humble roots on an Iowa farm. Bring on the Stupid: Ohio law enforcement arrests a man with live gerbils stuffed in his pants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A stunning whistleblower revelation exposes 25 years of secret FBI files used to surveil Trump, his allies, and political opponents—without evidence of crimes. From prohibited access files hidden from oversight to wiretaps, grand juries, and social media censorship, the story paints a picture of a shadow surveillance state inside the United States. SUMMARY Today's episode dives into a massive scandal threatening civil liberties: Prohibited Access Files Uncovered Whistleblower tipped off Senator Charles Grassley about secret FBI files known as “prohibited access,” which track Trump, his campaign, and nearly all Republican Party affiliates. These files, dating back to 1999, were rigged to hide from oversight, returning false negatives to FOIA requests or congressional inquiries. FBI agents, journalists, campaign staff, defense lawyers, and even Kash Patel himself were surveilled under this system. Illegal Surveillance & Constitutional Violations No evidence of wrongdoing was required to be targeted—this bypassed all protections under the Bill of Rights. Wiretaps, phone record analysis, and secret grand juries were used to monitor Trump's orbit, including Susie Wiles, his current chief of staff. Special judges were repeatedly used to approve illegal surveillance, creating a persistent unchecked surveillance apparatus. Political Witch Hunt & Whistleblower Exposure The prohibited access system is likened to secret police operations, enabling a surveillance state within the FBI itself. Kash Patel now leads a task force investigating the extent of these files and has already begun taking corrective action, including firing individuals involved in illegal spying. The scale: at least 1,200 individuals between 2018–2024 fell under this secretive surveillance, raising potential civil rights violations. This episode unpacks how a shadow surveillance network operated for decades, targeting political figures and whistleblowers while evading constitutional safeguards, and why oversight systems failed to detect it until a brave whistleblower came forward. SOCIAL MEDIA POST Title: FBI “Secret Police” Files Exposed: Trump Allies Targeted Description: Whistleblowers reveal 25 years of secret FBI files surveilling Trump, his allies, and Republicans—without evidence of crimes. Message: The FBI secretly maintained “prohibited access” files to spy on Trump, Susie Wiles, journalists, and campaign staff, bypassing the Bill of Rights. A whistleblower alerted Senator Grassley, exposing a surveillance state operating in plain sight. Kash Patel now leads an investigation into this massive abuse of power. Could America's own police state be hiding in plain sight? #FBIScandal #ProhibitedAccess #TrumpSurveillance #WhistleblowerAlert #PoliticalWitchHunt #CivilRights #KashPatel #SecretFiles #GovernmentOversight #ElectionIntegrity HASHTAGS FOR FIRST COMMENT #ShadowState #SecretPolice #FBIFiles #TrumpAllies #IllegalSurveillance #BillOfRights #ProhibitedAccess #GovernmentCorruption #Whistleblower #PoliticalSpying CUSTOM LABELS FBI secret files, prohibited access, Kash Patel investigation, Susie Wiles surveillance, Trump allies targeted, political witch hunt, civil rights violations, secret grand juries, wiretaps, FOIA obstruction, social media censorship, shadow surveillance state

Explosive revelations: the FBI secretly surveilled over 1,200 Trump allies under “prohibited access” files while the U.S. carried out precision strikes on Iran's nuclear program. From Susie Wiles' attorney calls to Michael Caputo's emails, secret files hid illegal investigations. Meanwhile, Trump's military acted to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. SUMMARY In this episode, we break down a dual crisis shaking the nation: 1. FBI Secret Police & Prohibited Access Files Over 1,200 Trump allies, journalists, campaign advisers, lawyers, congressional staff, and even Kash Patel himself were surveilled under hidden files that returned false negatives when searched. Files included private communications, lawyer conversations, and movement tracking—all without evidence of crimes. Approved through “special circumstance” subpoenas by a small circle of corrupt judges, bypassing constitutional protections. Whistleblowers alerted Senator Chuck Grassley, uncovering a 25-year system of secret files stretching back to 1999. 2. Illegal Political Targeting The FBI's operations, including Crossfire Hurricane, Arctic Frost, Round River, and Plasmic Echo, monitored Trump's circle using fake or uncorroborated justifications. Secret files shielded illegal activity even from Congress and internal FBI investigators. The prohibited access system ensured oversight and FOIA requests would fail, keeping abuses invisible. 3. Operation Midnight Hammer: Iran Nuclear Strikes Trump's military conducted precision strikes to destroy Iran's nuclear sites before they could develop weapons capable of annihilating Israel or threatening U.S. bases. Iran was caught controlling enough enriched material for 11 nuclear bombs and refused civilian nuclear fuel offers. Despite the strikes, Iran attempted to reconstitute their program at new fortified sites and continued developing ballistic missiles. The operation prevented a potential nuclear crisis while the regime continued its hostile intentions. This episode reveals both a domestic surveillance scandal threatening civil liberties and a critical military operation preventing a nuclear catastrophe abroad. SOCIAL MEDIA POST Title: FBI Secret Files & Iran Nukes: 1,200 Trump Allies Surveilled Description: Prohibited access files hid illegal FBI surveillance on Trump allies. Meanwhile, Operation Midnight Hammer stopped Iran's nuclear weapons program in its tracks. Message: Over 1,200 Trump allies—including journalists, lawyers, and campaign staff—were illegally surveilled under hidden “prohibited access” files. False negatives, secret subpoenas, and special circumstances shielded the FBI's actions from oversight. At the same time, the U.S. military executed Operation Midnight Hammer to destroy Iran's nuclear sites, preventing weapons capable of threatening Israel and U.S. bases. The combination of domestic espionage and international strikes reveals the high stakes Trump faced on all fronts. #FBISurveillance #ProhibitedAccess #TrumpAllies #OperationMidnightHammer #IranNukes #SecretFiles #CivilRightsViolation #MilitaryPrecision #KashPatel #PoliticalWitchHunt #BallisticMissileThreat HASHTAGS FOR FIRST COMMENT #ShadowState #FBISecrets #TrumpCampSpying #IllegalSurveillance #SpecialCircumstances #MidnightHammer #IranNuclearStrike #ProhibitedFiles #CivilLibertiesUnderAttack #NationalSecurityCrisis CUSTOM LABELS FBI surveillance, prohibited access files, Michael Caputo email seizure, Susie Wiles spying, Trump allies targeted, secret grand juries, Arctic Frost, Crossfire Hurricane, Plasmic Echo, Round River, civil rights violations, Kash Patel investigation, Republican leadership surveillance, illegal subpoenas, Iran nuclear strike, Operation Midnight Hammer, ballistic missile threat, U.S. national security, nuclear proliferation prevention, covert intelligence abuse

Chuck Grassley

No deep fake here. This week, Al Franken does his own impersonations of Bernie Sanders, Mitch McConnell, Chuck Grassley, Sherrod Brown and Susan Collins in this mock Senate Hearing featuring Siri (played by the actual voice-over talent Susan Bennett) and Al's fellow SNL alum Laraine Newman playing the part of Alexa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of John Solomon Reports, we take a deep dive into the recent passage of the Save America Act, which mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration and voter ID requirements. Congressman Ralph Norman from South Carolina joins the show to discuss his pivotal role in advancing this important legislation through the House of Representatives. He shares insights on the significance of the bill and its prospects in the Senate, shedding light on the ongoing debate surrounding election integrity.In the second segment, legal expert Mike Davis, former vetter of judges for Senator Chuck Grassley, weighs in on the weaponization of government and provides commentary on Pam Bondi's impactful testimony on Capitol Hill. Davis's perspective highlights the critical intersections of law and politics in today's landscape.Finally, Alan Mendenhall from the Heritage Foundation joins the conversation to address the persistence of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology in our institutions. Mendenhall explains the ongoing efforts to combat this divisive philosophy as it transitions from academia to corporate environments, emphasizing the challenges faced by parents and communities in navigating this complex issue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sits down with Dr. Phil to discuss how violent and extremist networks are targeting childrenand vulnerable people online. The FBI warns that these groups target victims on social media, gaming and mobile apps, and other online platforms. It is also reported that these networks operate within the United States and globally, using grooming tactics along with threats to coerce and extort victims into producing, sharing, or live-streaming acts of self-harm, sexually explicit content, animal cruelty, and/or suicide. Senator Grassley will discuss how he is fighting to protect victims by the introducing 3 bi-partisan bills that will update federal sentencing guidelines, target violent onlinecriminal networks, and crack down on sextortion threats.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we dive into the latest developments from the ongoing investigations surrounding fraud in Minneapolis and the significant implications of the Arctic Frost case. John Solomon discusses the alarming reports of $700 million in cash being transported by Somali couriers out of the Minneapolis airport, which has caught the attention of key lawmakers like Senators Ron Johnson and Chuck Grassley, who are demanding accountability from phone companies involved.Senator Marsha Blackburn joins the show to discuss her efforts to protect women's sports in light of recent Supreme Court rulings related to Title IX, as well as her vital legislation aimed at curbing fraud that has proliferated in blue states. We also hear from Congressman Randy Fine, who introduces a bill that would make committing fraud a denaturalizable offense for foreign-born Americans, highlighting the urgency of addressing this issue.Additionally, Tiffany Justice from the Heritage Foundation shares insights on the growing parents' rights movement and the latest developments in Missouri's legislative efforts to safeguard parental authority in education. The episode wraps up with a look at the broader implications of fraud across various communities, including Yemeni and Haitian nationals, who have also been implicated in fraudulent activities against American taxpayers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.