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In the weeks preceding President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, the administration was busy – taking an axe to federal agencies, imposing tariffs on neighboring countries, and reversing course on U.S. support for Ukraine. But we heard little about these issues from the president in this speech. What the president did do was tick off a list of accomplishments, including money saved through contracts cancelled and fraud exposed – many of these examples exaggerated or simply untrue. Norman Ornstein is a political scientist and co-author of several books on our politics, including the 2012 New York Times bestseller It's Even Worse Than It Looks. He says that many Trump voters couldn't see the ways that government impacted their lives. But, he adds, “If Trump succeeds as he's already doing in disrupting so many of these areas, Americans are going to be jolted.”Norman Ornstein joins Diane on today's episode of On My Mind to offer his take on what he sees coming and the Democrats' response. 

President Donald Trump spoke to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, declaring “America is back.” Trump's speech came just six weeks after he was sworn in as the 47th president, and while it was not an official State of the Union address, the night generated all the pomp and circumstance of such an address. The president's speech highlighted the stories of Americans who have benefited from his policies and who were directly or indirectly harmed by Biden administration policies. Republicans stood and cheered all through the night and Democrats, on the other hand, held up signs reading “false” during much of Trump's address and refused to stand for Trump's invited guests—including D.J. Daniel, a child with brain cancer Trump made an honorary member of the Secret Service. On this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” Natalie Winters, co-host of Steve Bannon's “War Room” and a White House correspondent, joins the show as we discuss the biggest moments from Trump's speech to the joint session of Congress. The Daily Signal cannot continue to tell stories, like this one, without the support of our viewers: https://secured.dailysignal.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump announced the creation of a new office during his address to Congress Tuesday night -- the Office of Shipbuilding. It could mean a major boost to one of Northeast Wisconsin’s hallmark industries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Abnormal hosts Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie react to President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night—and flame the Democrats for failing to stage a cohesive protest of Trump's speech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The co-hosts share their takeaways from Pres. Trump's joint address to Congress Tuesday night and the Democrats' rebuttal by Sen. Elissa Slotkin. Grammy- and Oscar-winning filmmaker Questlove joins and tells us about his latest documentary "Sly Lives!" on the rise of the band Sly and the Family Stone in the ‘60s and '70s. Porsha Williams of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" stops by to discuss why she stepped away from the reality series, going through a divorce in the public eye and her entrepreneurial journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump recapped actions taken in his first six weeks in office in an address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday. Some Democrats walked out of the president's speech. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what President Trump said in his speech to Congress. Following President Trump's new tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China, some companies, like Best Buy and Target, say price hikes are expected. The head of a Canadian company who supplies molds for parts used by car manufacturers in the U.S. expressed concern over the impact of the tariffs, saying he could be out of business in less than a year. China has vowed to retaliate against President Trump's new tariffs. While lawmakers at an annual meeting of China's legislature did not answer questions regarding the tariffs, one of China's leaders did acknowledge geopolitical tensions, a reference to the escalating trade war. CBS News' Anna Coren has more. President Trump told Congress that negotiations for a Ukraine ceasefire have resumed following last week's tense Oval Office meeting with Ukraine's president. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest developments. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams have been waiting for nine months to return from the International Space Station and could be heading back to Earth in a few weeks. President Trump and Elon Musk are claiming they could have returned sooner, but the astronauts dispute feeling abandoned. Legendary actor Tony Danza, known for "Who's the Boss?" and "Taxi," returns to TV as Queens mob boss Stefano in "Power Book III: Raising Kanan." His character controls business in New York with strict rules and high stakes. Danza joins to talk about his role and the new season. Actor Nick Offerman, known for playing master woodworker Ron Swanson on "Parks and Recreation," is a director of the nonprofit "Would Works." The program teaches carpentry skills to young people facing hardships, helping them build careers and stability. Adam Yamaguchi visits Offerman's Los Angeles woodshop to learn more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Ancient, grimacing, doom-scrolling, witless, and worse describe what today's Democrat Party looked like as President Trump addressed Congress Tuesday night. Politically impotent describes what we say too.Crazier than placeholder Al Green, who got himself thrown out, ever was, Rep. Jasmine Crock'd walked out of the speech and demonstrated her great intellect and education with this quote alone: “He up there, he spewing all kinds of nonsense… and bull [expletive] let me just be real, and we wasn't going to sit for that [expletive],” Crockett said. “If he had some sense, then maybe we would've been about that life, but y'all know he ain't got no sense.”RIP: Sylvester Turner, one of the few respectable Democrats from Houston.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.USAID case: A Supreme Court Setback for Trump in the USAID Dispute May Not Be the Last Word.U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument over a nuclear waste site in Andrews County of NW Texas.Vice President Vance, DNI Tulsi Gabbard, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited the Texas border with Mexico today. Also, from Breitbart:  Trump Shutting Down Biden's Texas-Based Soft Sided Migrant Detention Centers, Says Source.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

While some Democratic lawmakers boycotted President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress Tuesday night, others invited former federal workers from their districts as guests to the speech. It was part of a wider campaign to protest the administration's mass firings and funding cuts.U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar invited Chris Wicker as her guest. As part of the first round of layoffs by the Department of Governmental Efficiency, or DOGE, the Air Force veteran was fired as deputy director of Minnesota's Small Business Administration Office last month. Wicker joins MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about his experience attending the speech.

The revelation was made by US President Donald Trump in his address to Congress Tuesday. Muhammad Sharifullah was arrested in Pakistan near the Afghan border late February.  

EU's President calls for “rearmament” in Europe. Justin Trudeau announces retaliatory tariffs against the United States. Will Democrats pull any protests of Trump's address to Congress Tuesday? Dana explains how Trump's agenda will not be easy but required for long term success. Dana previews the invite list for Trump's speech. Dana breaks down how Republicans in Congress need to hold up their end of the bargain to maintain power going into Midterms. A Democrat Congresswoman tells Elon Musk to “go back to South Africa”. Trump sends a stern message to college campus protesters.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Relief Factorhttps://relieffactor.comTurn the clock back on pain with Relief Factor. Get their 3 week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! Goldcohttps://DanaLikesGold.com My personal, gold company - get your GoldCo 2025 Gold & Silver Kit. PLUS, you could qualify for up to $15,000 in BONUS silverAll Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/DanaCode Dana10 for 10% off your entire orderByrnahttps://byrna.com/danaDon't leave yourself or your loved ones without options. Visit Byrna.com/Dana to receive 10% off Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/DanaDana's personal, cell phone provider is Patriot Mobile. Get a FREE MONTH of service code DANAHumanNhttps://humann.comSupport your metabolism and healthy blood sugar levels with Superberine by HumanN. Find it now at your local Sam's Club next to SuperBeets Heart Chews.  Tax Network USAhttps://TNUSA.com/DANADon't let the IRS's aggressive tactics control your life, empower yourself with Tax Network USA's support.  Reach a USA based agent @ 1(800) 958-1000 - Don't fight the IRS aloneKelTechttps://KelTecWeapons.comSee the NEW PS57 - Keltec Innovation & Performance at its bestNative Pathhttps://GetNativePath.com/DanaNot just for skin - essential for healthy joints and bones! Get NativePath Collagen for up to 45% off + FREE shipping!

From immigration to DOGE and cutting costs, Americans are divided on how President Trump and his administration are doing so far as the president prepares to address Congress about plans for his second term on Tuesday. The Trump administration has suspended billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine following a clash between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Oval Office last week. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has more. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what to expect from President Trump's address to Congress Tuesday night. Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans face challenges as severe weather disrupts parades and security is tightened to the highest level in state history. Officials are on high alert following a deadly New Year's Day car attack, with federal agents patrolling parade routes and monitoring potential threats. Dolly Parton announced on social media that her husband, Carl Dean, died Monday at age 82. While Parton kept most of her relationship with Dean private, here's what to know about their love story that started in 1964. Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President Trump's address to Congress and what he expects to hear from the president regarding major issues like Ukraine and tariffs. President Trump is set to deliver a joint session address, touting his administration's recent actions, including new tariffs, federal workforce reductions and efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Sen. Elizabeth Warren joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss. Ione Skye opens up about her Hollywood rise, past relationships with rock stars, and the search for love and identity in her new memoir, "Say Everything." In an interview with Anthony Mason, she discusses her complicated family history, struggles with grief, and how writing helped her find self-forgiveness. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Daybreak Africa: More than 40 members of the Islamist al Shabaab armed group were eliminated in an operation by the Somali National Army and international partners. Plus, European leaders meet with Ukraine's president to discuss the war with Russia. President Trump plans to address a joint session of Congress Tuesday evening. We'll hear the views of some Kenyans on what they say President Trump and U.S law makers should know about Africa. UNICEF says worsening insecurity in DRC rebel-controlled cities is making it difficult to feed and care for thousands of children and women. Kenya's rebranded People's Liberation Party says it wants to “liberate” the country come the 2027 presidential election. we'll look at the impact of the work of returned Peace Corps Volunteers. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!

As US President Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, some Kenyans have expressed their views on what they say Trump and U.S law makers should know about Africa.

2024 SCCM Congress: Tuesday Special Guests: Karen Berger, PharmD, FASHP, FCCM, BCCCP, BCPS Melanie Smith Condeni, PharmD, FCCM, BCPS, BCCCP Julie Farrar, PharmD, BCCCP Lama Nazer, PharmD, BCPS Joanna Stollings, PharmD, FCCP, FCCM, BCPS, BCCCP Andy Webb, PharmD, BCCCP 03:05: Star Research Presentation: “Effect of Antipsychotics on Agitation in ICU Delirium: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Trial” featuring Joanna Stollings 10:43: Star Research Presentations: “Procalcitonin and Antimicrobial Utilization in Critically Ill Cancer Patients with Sepsis (PRO-CAN)” & “Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of Procalcitonin in Critically Ill Cancer Patients with Sepsis” featuring Lama Nazer 25:32: Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology (CPP) Year in Review presenter and moderator roundtable discussion featuring Karen Berger, Melanie Smith Condeni, Julie Farrar, and Andy Webb 2024 SCCM Congress website: https://congress2024.sccm.org PharmacyToDose.com  @PharmacyToDose  PharmacyToDose@Gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researchers met with Mexico's Congress Tuesday to tell them what they have learned about the controversial Peruvian corpses that look like reported extraterrestrials. One surgeon who examined the bodies - mistakenly referred to by some as “mummies” - said he believes the bodies are evolved versions of human beings, that they're actually from the future. Also, the House passed an amendment to a spending bill today that would give whistleblower David Grusch his security clearances. Links/Sources: Non-human beings exposed by Jaime Maussan in Congress come from the future, says doctor - El Sol de México | News, Sports, Gossip, Columns (elsoldemexico.com.mx) Mexican Congress holds second UFO session featuring Peruvian mummies | Reuters Jeremy Kenyon Lockyer Corbell on X: "Wow! GO GO UFO!

Researchers met with Mexico's Congress Tuesday to tell them what they have learned about the controversial Peruvian corpses that look like reported extraterrestrials. One surgeon who examined the bodies - mistakenly referred to by some as “mummies” - said he believes the bodies are evolved versions of human beings, that they're actually from the future. Also, the House passed an amendment to a spending bill today that would give whistleblower David Grusch his security clearances. Links/Sources: Non-human beings exposed by Jaime Maussan in Congress come from the future, says doctor - El Sol de México | News, Sports, Gossip, Columns (elsoldemexico.com.mx) Mexican Congress holds second UFO session featuring Peruvian mummies | Reuters Jeremy Kenyon Lockyer Corbell on X: "Wow! GO GO UFO!

The Secret Service prepared to brief Congress Tuesday on the discovery of a bag of cocaine inside the White House. House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer says the find Sunday, July 2 raises questions about "the level of security maintained at the White House." Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Blinkin acknowledged that Biden doesn't support an independent Taiwan, Durham will testify before Congress Tuesday with more corruption details on the FBI as part of the impeachment process, the Titanic tourist Sub has disappeared and is classified as missing, more Biden Bribery Burisma documents will be released soon and The Truth Is Out There Voice Of The People Radio Show will be playing the audio tapes on our radio show, so stand by, plus check out our website https://www.thetruthisthetruth.net Stay tuned for The Truth Is Out There Voice Of The People Radio Show on Wednesday evening at 8 pm est call in number is 515-602-9657

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, June 14th, 2023. Accountable2You Jesus is Lord. In public and in private, every area of life must be subject to his Lordship—and our use of technology is no exception. What captures our attention on the screen either glorifies or dishonors our Lord. That’s why Accountable2You is committed to promoting biblical accountability in our families and churches. Their monitoring and reporting software makes transparency easy on all of your devices, so you can say with the Psalmist, “I will not set anything worthless before my eyes.” Guard against temptation with Accountable2You, and live for God’s glory! Learn more and try it for free at Accountable2You.com/FLF In other news, Accountable2You is hiring! If you’d like more information, and would be interested in relocating to beautiful Kentucky, to fight against a lust-filled culture, visit accountable2you.com/careers for more information. That’s https://accountable2you.com/careers. https://apnews.com/article/trump-classified-documents-indictment-miami-court-e9412bb71b63ab1b7cfb8e8b122e9809 Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he illegally kept classified documents at Florida estate Donald Trump became the first president to face a judge on federal charges as he pleaded not guilty in a Miami courtroom Tuesday to dozens of felony counts that he hoarded classified documents and refused government demands to give them back. The history-making arraignment, centering on charges that Trump mishandled government secrets that as commander-in-chief he was entrusted to protect, kickstarts a legal process that will unfold at the height of the 2024 presidential campaign and carry profound consequences not only for his political future but also for his own personal liberty. Trump approached his arraignment with characteristic bravado, posting social media broadsides against the prosecution from inside his motorcade and insisting as he has through years of legal woes that he has done nothing wrong and was being persecuted for political purposes. But he sat scowling inside the courtroom with his arms crossed as a lawyer entered a not guilty plea on his behalf in a brief arraignment that ended without him having to surrender his passport or otherwise restrict his travel. But the gravity of the moment was unmistakable as he answered to 37 felony counts that accuse him of willfully retaining classified records that prosecutors say could have jeopardized national security if exposed, and the trying to hide them from investigators who demanded them back. The case is loaded with political implications for Trump, who currently holds the dominant spot in the early days of the 2024 Republican presidential primary. Beyond that, it carries the prospect of a years-long prison sentence. Even for a defendant whose post-presidential life has been dominated by investigations, the documents probe has stood out for both the apparent volume of evidence amassed by prosecutors and the severity of the allegations. Trump appeared in federal court Tuesday on dozens of felony charges accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents and thwarting the Justice Department’s efforts to get the records back. It’s also a watershed moment for a Justice Department that until last week had never before brought charges against a president. Attorney General Merrick Garland, an appointee of President Joe Biden, sought to insulate the department from political attacks by handing ownership of the case to a special counsel, Jack Smith, who on Friday declared, “We have one set of laws in this country, and they apply to everyone.” The arraignment, though largely procedural in nature, is the latest in an unprecedented public reckoning this year for Trump, who faces charges in New York arising from hush money payments during his 2016 presidential campaign as well as ongoing investigations in Washington and Atlanta into efforts to undo the results of the 2020 race. He’s sought to project confidence in the face of unmistakable legal peril, attacking Smith as “a Trump hater,” pledging to remain in the race and scheduling a speech and fundraiser for Tuesday night at his Bedminster, New Jersey, club. “They’re using this because they can’t win the election fairly and squarely,” Trump said Monday in an interview with Americano Media. https://www.newsweek.com/tucker-carlson-departure-fox-news-ratings-msnbc-1799153 Fox News Ratings Fall Off a Cliff After Tucker Carlson's Departure Fox News' ratings for primetime slots among key demographics of cable television viewers have declined sharply since the departure of Tucker Carlson, with the latest figures showing rival MSNBC overtaking the conservative juggernaut. Cable news ratings show that in the two weeks since the host was fired, figures for Carlson's former spot have dropped by around 50 percent, while the network's audience among 25- to 54-year-olds had shrunk by two thirds. The previously successful news presenter left the network after it settled a defamation case brought against it by Dominion Voting Systems over claims by Trump allies that the 2020 presidential election was rigged, Fox News announced on April 24. In a statement, it said the two parties had "agreed to part ways" and thanked Carlson for "his service to the network." Carlson has said little about his departure as yet. According to a report by news website Axios on Sunday, his team is "preparing for war." His lawyer, Bryan Freedman, told the outlet: "The idea that anyone is going to silence Tucker and prevent him from speaking to his audience is beyond preposterous." According to viewing figures produced by Adweek, a trade publication, for the evening of May 5, Carlson's former 8 p.m. ET slot attracted an audience of 90,000, while at the same time MSNBC's All In with Chris Hayes was seen by 145,000, among viewers aged 25-54. In the other primetime slots at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on May 5, Fox News' offering was outpaced in viewership among the key demographic by MSNBC by 44,000 and 31,000 respectively. By comparison, Carlson's final show on Friday, April 21 attracted more than 2.6 million viewers—270,000 in the 25-54 age bracket—while nearly 1.4 million watched the same slot on MSNBC. His departure was only publicly announced the following Monday. According to Fortune magazine, his 8 p.m. ET slot averaged just over 3 million viewers across 2022, and was the second most popular program on cable TV. Viewers aged 25-54 are seen as an important target market for advertisers, making the age group valuable to a network. Representing a wide range of ages, they are seen by marketers as tending to have higher incomes. Sean Davis, co-founder of The Federalist, a conservative online media outlet, commented on Twitter that Fox News was "suffering a cataclysmic primetime ratings drop following its firing of Tucker Carlson." https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-condemns-trans-activist-going-topless-pride-month-event-inappropriate-disrespectful White House condemns trans activist for going topless at Pride Month event: 'inappropriate and disrespectful' The White House condemned trans activist Rose Montoya for going topless at a President Biden's Pride Month event on Saturday, after video went viral on social media. Montoya and others featured in the video posted by the trans model will not be invited to future events, a White House spokesperson said in a statement. "This behavior is inappropriate and disrespectful for any event at the White House. It is not reflective of the event we hosted to celebrate LGBTQI+ families or the other hundreds of guests who were in attendance. Individuals in the video will not be invited to future events," the statement read. Montoya, a TikTok influencer and biological male who is transgender, originally posted the video from Saturday's event. It shows Montoya and another unnamed transgender activist, a biological female, baring their breasts on the South Lawn with the White House in view behind them Biden is then seen holding the camera in an attempt to take a selfie with Montoya and other attendees, but the camera was set to video mode. The video caused widespread outcry on social media, with many users saying Montoya and the group had disgraced the White House. The White House has not released specific names of those who are barred from future events, but there were at least two individuals who were filmed removing their clothing on the South Lawn. Montoya doubled down on the display of nudity in a follow-up video on TikTok, arguing that going topless is "legal" in Washington, D.C. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/courage-strength-optimism/biden-state-department-wants-76-million-push-dei Biden State Department wants $76 million to push DEI The Biden State Department is asking Congress for $76 million to fund its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, the State Department's first chief diversity and inclusion officer, testified before Congress Tuesday morning asking for $76 million to increase her staff, track race and gender demographics in the department, and track employee reports of discrimination, harassment, and bullying. "The Department needs an inclusive workforce with equitable opportunities to ensure our foreign policy is as strong, smart, and creative as it can be," her written testimony states. Abercrombie-Winstanley's office audited State Department employees to gain demographic information on "race, ethnicity, gender, status of disability, grade, rank, and job series skill codes." She said her office plans to release an annual report tracking "trend lines" for department employees. Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL), chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability, opened the committee by telling Abercrombie-Winstanley directly, "Ma'am, I believe that your office is mandating division within the State Department." DEI initiatives will also be pushed abroad, as Abercrombie-Winstanley said State Department employees "experience discrimination by foreign customs and immigration officials." Her office encourages reporting the conduct to host nation governments, adding that they have already secured "official apologies and commitments to new training procedures." Taking the DEI case abroad does not stop at harassment from foreign customs officers, as the Biden administration has made a point of flying Black Lives Matter and gay Pride flags at embassies across the globe, including at the Holy See. In her office's 2022-2026 strategic plan is a picture of Abercrombie-Winstanley attending a "Progress Pride" flag raising outside the State Department's Harry S. Truman Building. In a statement to the Washington Examiner, a State Department spokesperson said DEI is a "national security imperative," adding that "diversity is one of our greatest national strengths" that gives the United States a "comparative advantage" over other countries. The State Department recently began tracking its spending but established a "budget code." Abercrombie-Winstanley said 10% of her requested $76 million would go to her office, and the rest would be distributed to the other bureaus in the department for DEI use.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, June 14th, 2023. Accountable2You Jesus is Lord. In public and in private, every area of life must be subject to his Lordship—and our use of technology is no exception. What captures our attention on the screen either glorifies or dishonors our Lord. That’s why Accountable2You is committed to promoting biblical accountability in our families and churches. Their monitoring and reporting software makes transparency easy on all of your devices, so you can say with the Psalmist, “I will not set anything worthless before my eyes.” Guard against temptation with Accountable2You, and live for God’s glory! Learn more and try it for free at Accountable2You.com/FLF In other news, Accountable2You is hiring! If you’d like more information, and would be interested in relocating to beautiful Kentucky, to fight against a lust-filled culture, visit accountable2you.com/careers for more information. That’s https://accountable2you.com/careers. https://apnews.com/article/trump-classified-documents-indictment-miami-court-e9412bb71b63ab1b7cfb8e8b122e9809 Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he illegally kept classified documents at Florida estate Donald Trump became the first president to face a judge on federal charges as he pleaded not guilty in a Miami courtroom Tuesday to dozens of felony counts that he hoarded classified documents and refused government demands to give them back. The history-making arraignment, centering on charges that Trump mishandled government secrets that as commander-in-chief he was entrusted to protect, kickstarts a legal process that will unfold at the height of the 2024 presidential campaign and carry profound consequences not only for his political future but also for his own personal liberty. Trump approached his arraignment with characteristic bravado, posting social media broadsides against the prosecution from inside his motorcade and insisting as he has through years of legal woes that he has done nothing wrong and was being persecuted for political purposes. But he sat scowling inside the courtroom with his arms crossed as a lawyer entered a not guilty plea on his behalf in a brief arraignment that ended without him having to surrender his passport or otherwise restrict his travel. But the gravity of the moment was unmistakable as he answered to 37 felony counts that accuse him of willfully retaining classified records that prosecutors say could have jeopardized national security if exposed, and the trying to hide them from investigators who demanded them back. The case is loaded with political implications for Trump, who currently holds the dominant spot in the early days of the 2024 Republican presidential primary. Beyond that, it carries the prospect of a years-long prison sentence. Even for a defendant whose post-presidential life has been dominated by investigations, the documents probe has stood out for both the apparent volume of evidence amassed by prosecutors and the severity of the allegations. Trump appeared in federal court Tuesday on dozens of felony charges accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents and thwarting the Justice Department’s efforts to get the records back. It’s also a watershed moment for a Justice Department that until last week had never before brought charges against a president. Attorney General Merrick Garland, an appointee of President Joe Biden, sought to insulate the department from political attacks by handing ownership of the case to a special counsel, Jack Smith, who on Friday declared, “We have one set of laws in this country, and they apply to everyone.” The arraignment, though largely procedural in nature, is the latest in an unprecedented public reckoning this year for Trump, who faces charges in New York arising from hush money payments during his 2016 presidential campaign as well as ongoing investigations in Washington and Atlanta into efforts to undo the results of the 2020 race. He’s sought to project confidence in the face of unmistakable legal peril, attacking Smith as “a Trump hater,” pledging to remain in the race and scheduling a speech and fundraiser for Tuesday night at his Bedminster, New Jersey, club. “They’re using this because they can’t win the election fairly and squarely,” Trump said Monday in an interview with Americano Media. https://www.newsweek.com/tucker-carlson-departure-fox-news-ratings-msnbc-1799153 Fox News Ratings Fall Off a Cliff After Tucker Carlson's Departure Fox News' ratings for primetime slots among key demographics of cable television viewers have declined sharply since the departure of Tucker Carlson, with the latest figures showing rival MSNBC overtaking the conservative juggernaut. Cable news ratings show that in the two weeks since the host was fired, figures for Carlson's former spot have dropped by around 50 percent, while the network's audience among 25- to 54-year-olds had shrunk by two thirds. The previously successful news presenter left the network after it settled a defamation case brought against it by Dominion Voting Systems over claims by Trump allies that the 2020 presidential election was rigged, Fox News announced on April 24. In a statement, it said the two parties had "agreed to part ways" and thanked Carlson for "his service to the network." Carlson has said little about his departure as yet. According to a report by news website Axios on Sunday, his team is "preparing for war." His lawyer, Bryan Freedman, told the outlet: "The idea that anyone is going to silence Tucker and prevent him from speaking to his audience is beyond preposterous." According to viewing figures produced by Adweek, a trade publication, for the evening of May 5, Carlson's former 8 p.m. ET slot attracted an audience of 90,000, while at the same time MSNBC's All In with Chris Hayes was seen by 145,000, among viewers aged 25-54. In the other primetime slots at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on May 5, Fox News' offering was outpaced in viewership among the key demographic by MSNBC by 44,000 and 31,000 respectively. By comparison, Carlson's final show on Friday, April 21 attracted more than 2.6 million viewers—270,000 in the 25-54 age bracket—while nearly 1.4 million watched the same slot on MSNBC. His departure was only publicly announced the following Monday. According to Fortune magazine, his 8 p.m. ET slot averaged just over 3 million viewers across 2022, and was the second most popular program on cable TV. Viewers aged 25-54 are seen as an important target market for advertisers, making the age group valuable to a network. Representing a wide range of ages, they are seen by marketers as tending to have higher incomes. Sean Davis, co-founder of The Federalist, a conservative online media outlet, commented on Twitter that Fox News was "suffering a cataclysmic primetime ratings drop following its firing of Tucker Carlson." https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-condemns-trans-activist-going-topless-pride-month-event-inappropriate-disrespectful White House condemns trans activist for going topless at Pride Month event: 'inappropriate and disrespectful' The White House condemned trans activist Rose Montoya for going topless at a President Biden's Pride Month event on Saturday, after video went viral on social media. Montoya and others featured in the video posted by the trans model will not be invited to future events, a White House spokesperson said in a statement. "This behavior is inappropriate and disrespectful for any event at the White House. It is not reflective of the event we hosted to celebrate LGBTQI+ families or the other hundreds of guests who were in attendance. Individuals in the video will not be invited to future events," the statement read. Montoya, a TikTok influencer and biological male who is transgender, originally posted the video from Saturday's event. It shows Montoya and another unnamed transgender activist, a biological female, baring their breasts on the South Lawn with the White House in view behind them Biden is then seen holding the camera in an attempt to take a selfie with Montoya and other attendees, but the camera was set to video mode. The video caused widespread outcry on social media, with many users saying Montoya and the group had disgraced the White House. The White House has not released specific names of those who are barred from future events, but there were at least two individuals who were filmed removing their clothing on the South Lawn. Montoya doubled down on the display of nudity in a follow-up video on TikTok, arguing that going topless is "legal" in Washington, D.C. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/courage-strength-optimism/biden-state-department-wants-76-million-push-dei Biden State Department wants $76 million to push DEI The Biden State Department is asking Congress for $76 million to fund its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, the State Department's first chief diversity and inclusion officer, testified before Congress Tuesday morning asking for $76 million to increase her staff, track race and gender demographics in the department, and track employee reports of discrimination, harassment, and bullying. "The Department needs an inclusive workforce with equitable opportunities to ensure our foreign policy is as strong, smart, and creative as it can be," her written testimony states. Abercrombie-Winstanley's office audited State Department employees to gain demographic information on "race, ethnicity, gender, status of disability, grade, rank, and job series skill codes." She said her office plans to release an annual report tracking "trend lines" for department employees. Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL), chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability, opened the committee by telling Abercrombie-Winstanley directly, "Ma'am, I believe that your office is mandating division within the State Department." DEI initiatives will also be pushed abroad, as Abercrombie-Winstanley said State Department employees "experience discrimination by foreign customs and immigration officials." Her office encourages reporting the conduct to host nation governments, adding that they have already secured "official apologies and commitments to new training procedures." Taking the DEI case abroad does not stop at harassment from foreign customs officers, as the Biden administration has made a point of flying Black Lives Matter and gay Pride flags at embassies across the globe, including at the Holy See. In her office's 2022-2026 strategic plan is a picture of Abercrombie-Winstanley attending a "Progress Pride" flag raising outside the State Department's Harry S. Truman Building. In a statement to the Washington Examiner, a State Department spokesperson said DEI is a "national security imperative," adding that "diversity is one of our greatest national strengths" that gives the United States a "comparative advantage" over other countries. The State Department recently began tracking its spending but established a "budget code." Abercrombie-Winstanley said 10% of her requested $76 million would go to her office, and the rest would be distributed to the other bureaus in the department for DEI use.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: City councillors in Brantford, Ont., have given thumbs up to a Hamilton Bulldogs plan to relocate to their city next season. Scott has a quick chat with Kevin Davis, Brantford's mayor, about the current state of affairs. U.S. President Joe Biden exhorted Congress Tuesday night to work with him to “finish the job” of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he delivered a State of the Union address aimed at reassuring a country beset by pessimism and fraught political divisions. Brian Karem, political analyst for CNN, discusses the speech with Scott who, spoiler alert, ended up watching the majority of the address. National security officials drafted a warning for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his office more than a year before the 2019 federal election, alleging that Chinese agents were “assisting Canadian candidates running for political offices,” according to a Privy Council Office document reviewed by Global News. One of Global News' finest investigative journalists joins Scott for that and more on China's so called “weather balloon.” It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Kevin Davis, Mayor of the City of Brantford. Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question' Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. Sam Cooper, Global News national investigative journalist. Dr. Frank Feuten, Structural Geologist with Brock University. Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine with the University of Toronto. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Andrew McDougall, Assistant Professor in Canadian Politics and Public Law with the University of Toronto. Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley Show on 900CHML Columnist for the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

A.M. Edition for Feb. 8. President Biden gave his annual address to Congress Tuesday night. Wall Street Journal reporter Daniella Cheslow joins us from Washington on what Mr. Biden promised and what's actually possible. Plus, companies that paid cash for homes can't unload them. Peter Granitz hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Callers respond to the Speaker of the house vote as it stands as of now. Charlie talks about the speaker votes and how long it could go in voting. Congressman Timmons calls in and talks about the Speaker vote going on. Lightning and Thunder in January means snow and frost in ten days.

Specific charges were not immediately revealed, but Sam Bankman-Fried is now not expected to testify before Congress Tuesday.Arizona Republic Investigative Reporter Joseph Darius Jaafari explains how private companies use immigrant labor, with the help of prisons.FBI hate crime data is flawed.Health Reporter Karen Weintraub looks at new treatments for diabetes.The Department of Energy will announce a nuclear fusion breakthrough.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Friends, Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have fought to protect American democracy, especially those who gave their lives so that our democracy can endure. We have just emerged from midterm elections that have tested that democracy as it has not been tested since the Civil War. In large part, our democracy passed that test. We are indebted to all candidates who peacefully and responsibly conceded defeat, and to all election workers who worked so diligently (and in several states are still working) to ensure the legitimacy of the elections. The aspect of the midterm elections that gives me most hope for the future is the growing ranks of the young — as well as people of color and women — among American voters and in American politics. By 2028, Millennials & Gen Z'rs will dominate U.S. elections. This is why the GOP is pulling out all the stops to entrench Republican power. They know they don't stand a chance against a multi-racial, progressive generation of young people that will make the GOP's backwards ideas irrelevant.They are the Republican Party's worst nightmare.The latest data prove the point. In this weeks' midterm elections, 27 percent of young people (ages 18 to 29) turned out — the second-highest youth voter turnout in almost three decades.These young people helped decide critical races. In a group of nine electorally competitive states for which exit poll data is available (Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin), the aggregate youth voter turnout was 31%.In Michigan, the early youth vote was up 207 percent from 2018. In Pennsylvania, up 318 percent. In Wisconsin, up 360 percent.Young people were a critical force in holding back a “red wave.” They supported Democratic House candidates by 62 percent to 35 percent.According to AP VoteCast, an in-depth survey of more than 94,000 voters nationwide, 61 percent of voters younger than 45 backed Democrat John Fetterman in his  Pennsylvania Senate race. What accounts for these astounding numbers?Start with Trump, who continues to be deeply and justifiably despised by most young people. He wasn't on any ballot, but he made his presence as conspicuous as he always does. Trump insisted on campaigning loudly and belligerently. Most Republican candidates joined in his big lie that he won the 2020 election.Next is the stark political reality that young people -- the first generation in America to be subject in school to active shooter drills – want action on gun violence. They also want progress on the climate crisis, presumably because they'll be living longer with its consequences than anyone else. And they're passionate about preserving reproductive rights.Don't get me wrong. The growing numbers and political power of young people, as well as people of color and women, is not an argument for complacency.To the contrary, it means Republicans will now be even more determined to suppress their votes. Fighting voter suppression in all its forms -- making it easier rather than harder to vote – should continue to be among our highest priorities.We can also expect more cruel divisiveness from the Trumpian Republicans, especially if, as seems most likely, they take back control of the House. How to fight this? Not with more belligerence, which only kindles more of the same. No, we fight it with openness and civility.  Third, we must continue to do everything possible to relieve the economic burdens borne by young people, women, and people of color – especially the escalating costs of housing, childcare, and higher education, and the scarcity of good jobs paying a living wage.The encouraging reality is the inevitability of these long-term demographic trends: a nation that's younger, more female, and with more people of color -- and, largely as a result, more progressive.“History was made tonight,” tweeted Maxwell Alejandro Frost, the first Gen Z'r to be elected to Congress Tuesday night, at the ripe age of 25. “We made history for Floridians, for Gen Z, and for everyone who believes we deserve a better future.”Indeed. Anyone worried about the direction this nation is heading still has much to be worried about. But we should find some solace in the young people who are committed to redirecting it toward social justice and democracy. Wishing you a good Veterans Day*** Please consider giving your favorite young people a gift subscription to this letter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit robertreich.substack.com/subscribe

It's been a really bad week for Facebook - including on the podcasting side.Apologies for not getting a podcast episode out last week.  With Facebook rolling out podcasts for business and fan pages, I was ready to do a how-to episode on that. After all, with podcasts hitting Facebook, we can get more ears on your show, and podcasting in general.  Well, turns out the Facebook podcasts process is far from perfect, and there's no rhyme or reason as to whether your podcast will actually show up on your page.Of course, add to that the drama around Facebook being down Monday, and their whistleblower appearing before Congress Tuesday.  I don't think podcasts are Mr. Zuckerberg's top priority at the moment.  But there IS a lesson here - and thanks to JAG Show listener Andrew for this point.   Don't put your eggs in one basket.   You should be promoting your podcast in as many places as possible.   Sure, Facebook and Instagram are huge.  But don't forget LinkedIn, Twitter, an email list, maybe even TikTok.  I put all my episodes on all of those platforms.  Should "The Facebook" go down - you're promoting your content in other places as well.In his show "I Hear Things" last Friday, podcast data guru Tom Webster wondered if podcasting is a way to create genuine connections with people.  Is there something more pure about that than a platform like Facebook, where everything is superficial and you may not trust what you are seeing?  Here's his podcast and article: https://tomwebster.media/podcasting-for-connection/As I've mentioned before, a great place to be with your podcast is YouTube - even if you don't shoot video.  Audio podcasts can live on YouTube as well, and they are noticing.  YouTube is looking to hire its first Podcast Executive, per Bloomberg. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-10-05/youtube-looks-to-hire-its-first-executive-focused-on-podcastsYes, audio without video CAN be very successful.  A study from iHeartMedia and research firm WARC says that for the average consumer, 31% of their media consumption is audio.   That means 1 out of every 3 minutes they spend consuming media is listening, not watching.  The study goes on to say that advertisers are behind the curve on this. Less than 9% of ad spending is on audio.   Again.  31% of media consumption - but only 9% of ad spending - is on audio.  It's only a matter of time before advertisers start catching up.   The study was reported in PodNews here: https://podnews.net/press-release/warc-iheart-investmentFinally, we are now into the final quarter of the year - the time when folks start thinking about their 2022 marketing plans and budgets.  If podcasting is something you're considering for next year, I'd love to help you.   I've got a list of services available at a price point that will work for you.   Wanna know more?  Email me.  jag@jagindetroit.com.  Until next week, stay healthy and stay safe. Lata!

An alleged 'Whistleblower' from Facebook told members of Congress Tuesday that the company knows that its platform spreads misinformation and content that harms children. Her suggestion on how to stop it is to crack down on internet companies with 'new regulation'. This regulation would attack free speech and hinder the truth from circulating.

President Trump asked Congress Tuesday night to revise the previously agreed-upon $900 billion COVID-19 emergency relief package. Reset brings on a congressional reporter to unpack what this delay might mean for the deal.

Mark Morgan, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on the federal response to the riots in Portland and other cities and Attorney General William Barr's testimony before Congress Tuesday. Jon Schweppe, Director of Policy and Government Affairs for American Principles Project, on Big Tech censorship and on Facebook, Amazon, Google, and Apple CEOs testifying during the House Judiciary Antitrust subcommittee hearings. Paris Dennard, Senior Communications Advisor for Black Media Affairs for the Republican National Committee, on Joe Biden's record of not helping black Americans. Mike Gonzalez, Senior Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, on his new book, "The Plot to Change America: How Identity Politics is Dividing the Land of the Free." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Dr. Anthony Fauci told members of Congress Tuesday that although he can't predict the ultimate number of coronavirus cases in the United States, he "would not be surprised if we go up to 100,000 a day if this does not turn around."The New York Times reported that Russian military intelligence offered money to the the Taliban in exchange for killing American troops in Afghanistan. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly spoke with Aaron O'Connell, a Marine Corp veteran who served on the National Security Council, about Russia's possible motives. Coronavirus testing in the U.S. is up, but not up enough. Public health researchers say only a handful of states are testing at the level needed to suppress the virus.To see how your state is doing with testing, go to NPR's tracker.Find and support your local public radio station. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Dr. Anthony Fauci told members of Congress Tuesday that although he can't predict the ultimate number of coronavirus cases in the United States, he "would not be surprised if we go up to 100,000 a day if this does not turn around."The New York Times reported that Russian military intelligence offered money to the the Taliban in exchange for killing American troops in Afghanistan. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly spoke with Aaron O'Connell, a Marine Corp veteran who served on the National Security Council, about Russia's possible motives. Coronavirus testing in the U.S. is up, but not up enough. Public health researchers say only a handful of states are testing at the level needed to suppress the virus.To see how your state is doing with testing, go to NPR's tracker.Find and support your local public radio station. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testified before Congress Tuesday, referring to the spread of COVID-19 in a dozen U.S. states as "a disturbing surge." Fauci and other top health experts reiterated the need for more testing, even as President Trump claimed that "testing is a double-edged sword" in the pandemic fight. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testified before Congress Tuesday, referring to the spread of COVID-19 in a dozen U.S. states as "a disturbing surge." Fauci and other top health experts reiterated the need for more testing, even as President Trump claimed that "testing is a double-edged sword" in the pandemic fight. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

"The Iowa Democratic Party said Tuesday that a phone app the precincts were relying on to transmit results did not function properly and is partially responsible for the ongoing delay and confusion surrounding the caucuses," The Hill reported Tuesday. Meanwhile, Blumenthal wrote in The Grayzone that behind the app is a "dark money operation funded by anti-Bernie Sanders billionaires." Who are these billionaires, and what do people need to understand about this delay in Iowa? This firm, appropriately named Shadow Inc., was staffed by veterans of the campaigns of Hillary Clinton and former US President Barack Obama, Blumenthal said. Is this part of the intra-Democratic Party ideological battle between the elites and the progressives?The Iowa Democratic Party released some results of Monday night's caucuses earlier on Tuesday, blaming inconsistencies in reporting for the delay. "The candidates who were actively competing in Iowa included Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT); former Vice President Joe Biden; former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg; Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA); Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN); entrepreneur Andrew Yang; and investor Tom Steyer. Many of the candidates have already moved on to New Hampshire, which holds its primaries in a week," The Washington Post reported Tuesday. What are the campaigns saying about this huge dent in the momentum that was supposed to come from Iowa?Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) sought last week to name the person conservative websites say is the intelligence community whistleblower on the Senate floor. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts twice refused to read a question from the Republican that included the name during the impeachment trial. Paul claimed the question was legitimate and did not aim to identify the whistleblower. He stormed out of the Senate after the second rejection and read the question, including the name, to the media. Paul also said the name in two separate interviews in November. Why this, and why now?What should we expect from Trump when he speaks in front of a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, the day before the Senate is expected to acquit him in the impeachment trial? "Mr. Trump will deliver his third State of the Union address and his fourth speech to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber," The New York Times reported. "If Mr. Trump does address the trial in his speech, it may be less bombastic than his usual fare ... asserting that he has rebuilt the United States and accusing his Democratic opponents of favoring socialist policies that will reverse the progress. White House officials said that the theme of the speech will be 'the great American comeback,' highlighting his record on the economy, increased military spending and the appointment of conservative judges."GUESTS:Max Blumenthal — Co-founder of The Grayzone Project.Bob Schlehuber — Sputnik News analyst. Lee Stranahan — Co-host of Fault Lines on Sputnik News Radio.Daniel Lazare — Journalist and author of three books: "The Frozen Republic," "The Velvet Coup" and "America's Undeclared War."Dr. Jack Rasmus — Professor of economics at Saint Mary's College of California and author of "Central Bankers at the End of Their Ropes: Monetary Policy and the Coming Depression."

Reporter Shane Harris breaks down how the State Department blocked the U.S. ambassador to the European Union from testifying to Congress Tuesday. If few testimonies actually happen, what does that mean for the impeachment inquiry going forward?

Reporter Shane Harris breaks down how the State Department blocked the U.S. ambassador to the European Union from testifying to Congress Tuesday. If few testimonies actually happen, what does that mean for the impeachment inquiry going forward?

Secretary of Energy Rick Perry's name has emerged in a new subpoena for more documents surrounding the administration's decision to freeze military aid to Ukraine this summer. POLITICO's Anthony Adragna talks about how the growing probe is affecting Perry's trip. Plus, more ethanol in the nation's fuel supply, and a state's response to the EPA. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Note: This episode was updated to reflect Gordon Sondland's refusal to testify before Congress Tuesday.

Barr to hear questions from Congress Tuesday about Mueller report; Shakeup at Homeland Security continues.

The Latest News From the Malaria World Congress, in 60 Seconds. 'Gene-Drive’ technologies are put on show, the Business Alliance Against Malaria presents at Congress, The Civil Society Declaration is shown, calling on governments to do more and a new collaborative platform is launched to accelerate access to new innovations. More: www.fightmalaria.uk/MalariaMinute

The acting director of the Census Bureau found himself in the hot seat before Congress Tuesday. In the home stretch for the 2020 count, lawmakers are concerned by some questions on the census forms.They're also worried about the rollout of the agency's dress rehearsal in Providence, Rhode Island. The Government Accountability Office reported that only a fraction of Census' IT systems were ready for that test. Federal News Radio's Jory Heckman has more on the progress of the census count on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

Mark Zuckerberg appeared before Congress Tuesday, and for five hours, senators who appeared to have halting grasp of the company's intricacies questioned the Facebook CEO on topics ranging from Russia to artificial intelligence. Zuckerberg for the most part gave considered answers to their questions—except when it came to the specifics of how users can control their privacy. That Zuckerberg would dodge uncomfortable questions is a disappointment, though maybe no surprise.

On this week’s If Then, Slate’s April Glaser and Will Oremus bring us an early-week show in anticipation of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony to Congress Tuesday and Wednesday (which also means we will have a show recapping the hearings later this week). The hosts speak with members of Congress from both sides of the aisle who will be questioning Zuckerberg on Wednesday at his second hearing in Congress this week. They speak with Pennsylvania republican Congressman Ryan Costello, and two democratic Congressman from California; Jerry McNerney and Raul Ruiz. Each of these politicians are on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which will be questioning Mark Zuckerberg after his first round of questioning from the Senate. Podcast production by Max Jacobs. If Then plugs: You can get updates about what’s coming up next by following us on Twitter @ifthenpod. You can follow Will @WillOremus and April @Aprilaser. If you have a question or comment, you can email us at ifthen@slate.com. If Then is presented by Slate and Future Tense, a collaboration among Arizona State University, New America, and Slate. Future Tense explores the ways emerging technologies affect society, policy, and culture. To read more, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s If Then, Slate’s April Glaser and Will Oremus bring us an early-week show in anticipation of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony to Congress Tuesday and Wednesday (which also means we will have a show recapping the hearings later this week). The hosts speak with members of Congress from both sides of the aisle who will be questioning Zuckerberg on Wednesday at his second hearing in Congress this week. They speak with Pennsylvania republican Congressman Ryan Costello, and two democratic Congressman from California; Jerry McNerney and Raul Ruiz. Each of these politicians are on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which will be questioning Mark Zuckerberg after his first round of questioning from the Senate. Podcast production by Max Jacobs. If Then plugs: You can get updates about what’s coming up next by following us on Twitter @ifthenpod. You can follow Will @WillOremus and April @Aprilaser. If you have a question or comment, you can email us at ifthen@slate.com. If Then is presented by Slate and Future Tense, a collaboration among Arizona State University, New America, and Slate. Future Tense explores the ways emerging technologies affect society, policy, and culture. To read more, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABC's Karen Travers discusses the address President Trump is expected to deliver to Congress Tuesday night. KGMI's Dillon Honcoop also joins Joe and Alex to talk about road conditions throughout Whatcom County.

"The overwhelming majority of our citizens who live by agriculture are thinking (very) clearly how they want Government to help them in connection with the production of crops. They want Government help in two ways -- first, in the control of surpluses, and, second, in the proper use of land. The other day a reporter told me that he had never been able to understand why the Government seeks to curtail crop production and, at the same time, to open up new irrigated acres. He was confusing two totally separate objectives. Crop surplus control relates to the total amount of any major crop grown in the whole nation on all cultivated land, (good or bad) good land or poor land -- control by the cooperation of the crop growers and with the help of the Government. Land use (on the other hand) is a policy of providing each farmer with the best quality and type of land we have, or can make available, for his part in that total production. Adding good new land for diversified crops is offset by abandoning poor land now uneconomically farmed. The total amount of production largely determines the price of the crop, and, therefore, the difference between comfort and misery for the farmer. Let me give you an example: If we Americans were foolish enough to run every shoe factory twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, we would soon have more shoes than the Nation could possibly buy -- a surplus of shoes so great that it would have to be destroyed, or given away, or sold at prices far below the cost of production. That simple (law) illustration, that simple law of supply and demand equally affects the price of all our major crops."