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“Texas Democrats who left the state to stymie Republicans over redistricting have returned to Austin,” Politico reports, “ending a two-week standoff over President Donald Trump's plan to carve out five new GOP congressional seats.” The end of the Texas lawmaker walkout means that the Texas legislature will now be able to proceed with passing a vote on Republicans' gerrymandered Congressional map—so what did the walkout achieve? In this episode of The Marc Steiner Show, Marc speaks with legendary populist and former Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Jim Hightower about the significance of the political showdown in Texas, and the longer-term fight ahead for Democrats and for working people of all stripes in the face of MAGA authoritarianism and corporate tyranny.Guest:Jim Hightower is a national radio commentator, writer, public speaker, and author of the book, Swim Against the Current: Even a Dead Fish Can Go With the Flow. From 1983-1991, Hightower served as Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture. He publishes “Jim Hightower's Lowdown” on Substack.Additional resources:Liz Crampton, Politico, “Texas Democrats have returned home, ending redistricting standoff”Marc Steiner, The Real News Network, “'Death Star' State: The GOP's War on Democracy (DOCUMENTARY)”Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, “Republicans are trying to rig the midterms. Will Democrats actually fight back, or cave?: A conversation with Beto O'Rourke”Credits:Producer: Rosette SewaliStudio Production: Cameron GranadinoAudio Post-Production: Stephen FrankFollow The Marc Steiner Show on Spotify Follow The Marc Steiner Show on Apple PodcastsHelp us continue producing The Marc Steiner Show by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetwork

President Donald Trump holds high level meetings with the President of Ukraine and the leaders of major European nations, and the NATO Secretary General, on how to end the war in Ukraine. President Trump not ruling out sending U.S. troops as part of security guarantees, and sounding hopeful that a trilateral meeting with himself, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could be set up soon. Some of the European leaders express their preference for a ceasefire before a peace agreement, something President Trump says is not necessary; Texas House Democrats end their protest blocking Congressional redistricting written the Republicans, returning to Texas and allowing the House to establish a quorum, after California's Democratic Governor leads an effort to redistrict to neutralize any Republican gains in Texas; former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), who lost reelection, announces he is running for Senate again, against Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH); Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) responds to the news over the weekend that several Republican Governors have authorizing sending National Guard troops to DC to join the DC Guard that was called up by President Trump; former Attorney General Bill Barr gives the first deposition in the House Oversight Committee investigation the case of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; Canada Industrial Relations Board declares a strike by 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants illegal, but union leaders says they will not return to work without a new contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air Canada is facing significant disruption as its flight attendants continue an illegal strike, defying a federal order to return to work. This has led to the ⁠indefinite suspension of all Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights⁠, impacting an estimated 500,000 people and disrupting crucial cargo shipments. A tragic Florida crash highlights ⁠dangerous gaps in commercial driver licensing standards⁠, revealing a system with minimal practical experience requirements and inadequate attention to cultural and language barriers. The shift to automatic transmissions has removed a natural screening mechanism, and inconsistent state licensing requirements create alarming inconsistencies in driver preparation. California's ⁠Clean Truck Partnership⁠ is embroiled in multiple legal challenges, with OEMs suing the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Department of Justice intervening to invalidate the deal. The core dispute questions whether federal Congressional action can override EPA waivers that allowed California's stricter emission standards, which CARB continues to enforce despite federal opinions. SONAR has launched its new ⁠"Blue to Blue" mobile app⁠, providing small trucking carriers with affordable, real-time freight market data to identify high-demand, high-rate lanes and maximize profitability. Meanwhile, ⁠Xeneta's acquisition of maritime data company eeSea⁠ expands its capabilities to offer clients comprehensive data for managing ocean freight contracts based on both cost and service levels, reflecting a trend of strategic mergers in supply chain technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Texas Senate could move the GOP's redistricting plan forward in the next few days after the redistricting panel advanced the map on Sunday afternoon. Wasting little time in the second special session, the redistricting committee voted out the map on a 6-3 party-line vote. In other news, Authorities are investigating after Nazi Germany flags were found hanging outside on Rockwall-Heath High School's facade over the weekend. Heath police were called to the Rockwall ISD school at about 6:40 a.m. Saturday after “antisemitic materials” were discovered hanging from the school's east side, police said in a statement; Chris Carpenter, co-owner of Dallas restaurant Hendy's on Henderson, died on Sunday, August 10th after spending the prior evening at the bustling bar. Hendy's has been open barely a month. Carpenter was 41. His cause of death is unknown. Friend and fellow bar operator Andrew Young called him a “high risk, high reward” person who was a “meticulous manager” with a magnetic personality. Friends and family hosted a celebration of life for Carpenter at Hendy's last Thursday; and a lot of questions still remain for the Cowboys after Saturday's 31-13 loss to Baltimore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, President Trump invoked a section of the Home Rule Act, enabling a federal takeover of the D.C. police department. He stated that the move was necessary to restore safety and combat violence in our nation's capital. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains the authority the Act grants to both the President and Congress, and how Republican lawmakers might take further action to support this effort. Later, he looks ahead to the midterms and discusses how the ongoing redistricting battle could impact election outcomes. Later, Congressman Troy Downing (R-MT) explains why he's pushing legislation to overturn limitations on coal, and why it's a necessary power source for America to win the race on artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our news wrap Friday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called a second special session to approve new congressional maps in favor of Republicans, Erin strengthened into the first hurricane of this year's Atlantic season and at least 280 people are dead after flash floods wreaked havoc on parts of northern Pakistan and India. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Former Border Patrol Deputy Agent JJ Carroll pulls back the curtain on America's darkest secret: government-facilitated child trafficking at our border. With 24 years of frontline experience, Carroll delivers a harrowing account of how our federal agencies became active participants in the largest child sex trafficking operation in modern history.The numbers are staggering and the implications horrifying. Upwards of 550,000 unaccompanied children crossed our border under the Biden administration—and all were subsequently lost in the system. Carroll explains how critical safeguards like DNA testing and background checks for sponsors were deliberately removed, creating a pipeline that delivered vulnerable children directly into the hands of traffickers and predators.What makes this crisis particularly disturbing is the complicity of trusted institutions. Religious organizations including Catholic Charities received billions in federal funding to transport migrants from the border into America's interior with minimal oversight. Meanwhile, Congressional leaders show shocking indifference when presented with evidence of trafficking, suggesting deeper corruption than most Americans are willing to acknowledge.Visit JJCarrell.com to learn more and watch his testimony to congress! Read Jacks latest Blog on Substack: "Awakened by Beauty, Commissioned for Battle, Seeking Adventure"For Discussion:Reflect on Personal Integrity and Moral Courage: America's status as the world's leading consumer of child pornography contributes to the broader crisis of child sex trafficking, warning that young men addicted to porn risk losing their hearts and the country itself. Drawing from John Paul II's Theology of the Body, which emphasizes the sacred dignity of the human person and warns against reducing others to objects of use, how can young men examine their own habits—such as exposure to pornography—and cultivate the courage to reject it, thereby standing against the exploitation of children? (Reference: John Paul II, Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body, Audience 24-29 on lust and objectification.)Protecting the Innocent as a Faith Imperative: JJ describes horrific abuses in trafficking, including children being "raped to death" for profit. Connect this to a profound spiritual decay in society. In Matthew 18:6, Jesus warns that it would be better to have a millstone tied around one's neck than to cause a little one to stumble. How might men discern their role in confronting institutional complicity—such as in religious organizations or government policies—and take concrete steps to protect children's innocence in their communities?From Awareness to Action in a Window of Opportunity: With the election of Donald Trump we have a "narrow window" to address the crisis. Christian men, there is an urgency to rebuild a society that values innocence. Consider Proverbs 31:8-9: "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute." As young men sensing "something's wrong" in culture, how can you move beyond voting or passive awareness to bold, faith-driven actions against child sex trafficking and pornography, such as volunteering with anti-trafficking groups or educating peers?Support the show

Episode 404 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! This week Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, Clay Morgan, Brian Nichols, Betsy Mills, and Zach Burcham are the voices. Three main segments this week. Segment 1 is an update on the City of New Castle, evaluating the last 18 months since the most recent city election. Clay Morgan was a candidate for mayor and has his thoughts. Segment 2, Betsy Mills and Brian Nichols break down the possible redistricting that is happening for state and federal legislative districts. Indiana lawmakers have been openly hesitant. Segment 3, Bones has a special edition bourbon for us to sample, and we have a surprise appearance of Sara Morrell and some frozen custard to settle everyone back down. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our news wrap Friday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called a second special session to approve new congressional maps in favor of Republicans, Erin strengthened into the first hurricane of this year's Atlantic season and at least 280 people are dead after flash floods wreaked havoc on parts of northern Pakistan and India. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

New York Post Columnist Miranda Devine joins the program to talk about the potential designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, citing a recent conversation between Sid and Senator Marco Rubio. They also talk about Donald Trump's foreign policy strategies, particularly his interactions with Vladimir Putin, and the ongoing geopolitical tension surrounding Ukraine. Additionally, Miranda elaborates on the repercussions of the Russia-gate investigation, touching on legal actions against key figures from the Obama administration, and the prospects of Congressional inquiries into the Biden administration's financial dealings. The discussion emphasizes the significance and widespread impact of these issues, highlighted by the global media coverage they have garnered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gov.  Gavin Newsom (D-CA) announces his state will redraw Congressional district lines with the express purpose of Democrats gaining five U.S. House seats to offset what is happening in Texas where republicans are trying to pass a new map to net five seats for their party.  Gov. Newsom calls it "liberation day for California"; President Donald Trump claims that the official crime data for Washington, DC is fake, and that crime in the nation's capital is the “worst it's ever been”,  as his deployment of federal law enforcement and National Guard troops is ramping up; President Trump signs a proclamation on this 90th anniversary of the creation of Social Security, saying his administration is protecting and strengthening those programs. Democrats say that is not true; Wholesale inflation comes in unexpectedly hot in July; President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on their meeting tomorrow in Anchorage, Alaska on the war in Ukraine; Israel announces a major expansion of settlements in the West Bank; Hunter Biden says he will not apologize for saying the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein introduced First Lady Melania Trump to President Trump, after Melania Trump threatens to sue for $1 billion in damages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A judge in Illinois says “no” to enforcing Texas' law on runaway Democrat legislators. No surprise but worth the try. The entire Democrat hypocrisy over Congressional partisan gerrymandering is shown in this: Anti-Gerrymandering Watchdog Announces Its Support For Gerrymandering. Not really a surprise given that Common Cause is little but a front group for Democrat policy.Meanwhile, California's Newsom announces redistricting effort to counter Texas plan. Recent polling shows California voters not aboard with this idea, yet.Texas House Democrats say they will issue their demands for the next special session tomorrow. Demands?!  Maybe we should go ahead and redistrict state House and Senate seats too and draw even more of them out.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.Identical House and Senate bills ban intoxicating THC derived from Hemp – new polling shows an overwhelming majority of Republican Primary voters support a full ban and oppose Abbott's idea of “regulating” such which would be de facto legalization of pot.For JCPenny and the rest (a bit of this played on the show today, it's in my regular bumper music database): https://youtu.be/mg5VwtODOJQ?si=EoIHPPSZY8j4boKr   Here's a little bit more from the Rev. Horton Heat on music.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

It's the first day of school at L-A Unified, and teachers are on the lookout for ICE agents. Governor Newsom is ready to re-write California's Congressional maps. LA County's top judge is denouncing courthouse immigration detainments. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

Mothers Against Campus Antisemitism: Fighting Hate on College Campuses | Grassroots Jewish ActivismDescription:In the wake of October 7th, Mothers Against Campus Antisemitism (MACA) has become one of the largest Jewish activist movements in the United States—mobilizing tens of thousands of parents to protect Jewish students and faculty from antisemitism on college campuses.In this episode, we speak with Miriam and Jerry, two of the founders of MACA, about:The rapid growth of the organizationThe disturbing rise in antisemitism in higher educationThe tension between grassroots activism and legacy Jewish organizations like Hillel, ADL, and FederationOngoing lawsuits against major universities (including UCLA's $6M settlement)The dismantling and politicization of Jewish Studies and Holocaust programsThe broader cultural and political fight to safeguard Jewish life on campusThis conversation dives deep into Title VI legal protections, faculty pushback, indoctrination in academia, and how grassroots Jewish activism is changing the landscape.If you care about Jewish student safety, campus free speech, and the future of Jewish life in America, this is a must-watch.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports another state is considering redrawing Congressional maps.

The White House announces that law enforcement will fine or imprison homeless people who refuse to go to shelters or accept mental health treatment. The Texas Senate passes their new Congressional map. Texas Democrats claim their stunt was only to “raise awareness”. The French left is campaigning AGAINST air conditioning amid a heat wave for “greening cities”. A parody of a megachurch selling "season tickets" had some people completely fooled. Female Police Officers in the UK are going undercover to stop catcalling. Tucker Carlson hosted George Stephanopoulos' sister, Mother Agapia, on his show wherein she claimed Hamas are not jihadists, October 7th was justified, and Hamas fighters are just oppressed orphans. Beto O'Rourke goes on a profanity laced rant about losing the fight for redistricting in Texas. Jamie Raskin says he doesn't trust Trump to fix DC. The White House plans to conduct a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian Institution's exhibitions, materials and operations to ensure the museums align with President Trump's view of American history.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Relief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.com OR CALL 1-800-4-RELIEFTurn the clock back on pain with Relief Factor. Get their 3-week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/danaGet your hands on the new compact Byrna CL. Visit Byrna.com/Dana and receive 10% off Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/DanaDana's personal cell phone provider is Patriot Mobile. Get a FREE MONTH of service with code DANAHumanNhttps://HumanN.comSupport your cholesterol health with SuperBerine—on sale at Sam's Club from 7/23 to 8/17. Boost your metabolic health and save!Keltechttps://KelTecWeapons.comSee the third generation of the iconic SUB2000 and the NEW PS57 - Keltec Innovation & Performance at its bestAngel Studioshttps://Angel.com/danaGet free tickets to see Sketch in theaters this summer. Sign up for the Angel Studios Member's Guild and claim your perks todayAll Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/Dana Medical freedom is American freedom. Use code DANA10 to get 10% off your order.Webroothttps://WebRoot.com/Dana Protect your digital life and get 50% off Webroot Total Protection or Essentials, exclusively with my URL!Ruff Greens https://RuffGreens/com/DANAGive Ruff Greens a shot with the 90-day challenge.  Get a FREE jumpstart trial bag, just cover shipping with promo code DANA. 

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers have strategically left Texas to thwart Republicans' latest effort to further gerrymander the Congressional map ahead of next year's midterm elections. While facing bomb threats at their hotels to threats from President Trump to sic the FBI on them, Texas Democrats have so far succeeded in preventing a vote, but how far are they willing to go to win this fight? In this exclusive interview, recorded at the 2025 Netroots conference in New Orleans, LA, TRNN editor-in-chief Maximillian Alvarez speaks with former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke about the national stakes of the political showdown in Texas, and about what Democrats are and aren't willing to do to prove to working people that they're actually going to fight back against MAGA authoritarianism.Credits:Kayla Rivara, Rosette Sewali, Maximillian AlvarezPost-Production: David HebdenHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas Democrats say they are headed home and pretend they “raised awareness” on redistricting but they did not raise awareness in the way they intended. Instead, the story that got out the most was how Texas is simply playing catch-up on redistricting many big Democrat states had already grossly gerrymandered their Congressional seats to benefit Dems at the expense of Republican voters. Jonathan Turley's column today is one of many demonstrating my claim of how Dems didn't accomplish what they wanted.Also, the U.S. Department of Justice is being asked to look into improper fundraising, use of funds, etc. by these AWOL Dems under federal law.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.Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement Applauding the Texas Senate's Passage of All Bills on Gov. Abbott's Special Session Call. If Dems are not in the House Friday, we'll have to do it all over again in the 2nd called session.More Trump pressure working: Mexican Government Extradites 26 Top Sinaloa, Jalisco Cartel Operators to U.S.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Partisan pushes to redraw Congressional districts in favor of political parties have rocked state Capitols nationwide. Investigators are still searching for clues about what caused Monday’s deadly blast at a U.S. Steel plant south of Pittsburgh. That explosion killed two people and injured 10 others. Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman says it's too early to comment on the safety of the Clairton Coke Works. He says there's plenty of time for a full investigation and he says he refuses to speculate on the cause of the explosion - especially while those injured are still recovering. The Pennsylvania attorney general says a "cyber incident" knocked his office's website offline, as well as his agency's email accounts and telephone lines. Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams announced a total of $8 million is available to help developers build or enhance affordable housing in the city. Developers have 18 business days to submit full-developed plans. More than 100 pets have new homes, following the York County SPCA's Clear the Shelters event. And a deep dive into the nonprofit Crimestoppers with Dan Nephin of LNP | Lancaster Online. Federal funding for public media has been rescinded. Your monthly gift to WITF can help fill the gap as we navigate this new reality. Become a monthly sustaining member today at witf.org/givenow. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Abdullah Hayek, Middle East History and Peace Fellow with Young Voices, joins to discuss the future of the Middle East. Discussion of Israel's plan to take over the Gaza strip, violence and military action between the IDF and other Arab nations. Can we see peace in the middle east anytime soon? How has foreign policy stance changed with Trump and the GOP. Florida joins in on the idea of redistricting their Congressional lines. Are we seeing the formation of a whole new America? Discussion of representation in DC, states rights and federalism, and addressing the issue of gerrymandering nationwide. 

Episode #378: Simon Billenness, director of Campaign for a New Myanmar, draws on thirty years of advocacy to explain the mechanics and challenges of U.S. policy toward Myanmar. He begins by discussing the recent removal of sanctions on junta-linked individuals, which he believes reflects corporate lobbying rather than signaling a coherent strategy or change in overall policy. In fact, he says, that action contrasts sharply with Congressional progress on three Myanmar-related bills that punish the junta: the Brave Burma Act (targeting junta-linked financial entities), the No New Funds for Burma Act (blocking World Bank disbursements), and the GAP Act (expanding atrocity accountability and refugee aid).He characterizes this dissonance as just another manifestation of the unpredictable, “whipsaw” nature of current U.S. foreign policy. But despite this volatility, Billenness stresses that Congressional action and grassroots pressure are still the main forces influencing U.S. policy. His organization coordinates both grassroots outreach—mobilizing 19,000 U.S. supporters—and direct lobbying in Washington to push for action. He cites past success in pressuring the Clinton administration to ban new U.S. investments in Myanmar and argues that such efforts show “they don't act on Burma unless there's pressure from Congress.”Billenness also warns of new challenges, such as the administration refusing to spend appropriated funds, and declining refugee resettlement. Still, he insists that advocacy works, pointing to past wins and urging Americans to act. “What we do matters,” he concludes. “It has been proven to change things for the better.”

Six String Hayride Classic Country Podcast, Episode 60, Hayride Summer Grab Bag Episode. What Chris and Jim did on their Summer Vacation. Chris played Chess in Vegas and Wisconsin, he's really good. Jim ran off to Ontario, Canada with a lovely Hayride listener for fine local wines, The Shaw Theater Fest, and Maple Whiskey. The Music World mourned Brian Wilson, Flaco Jiménez, Jeannie Seely, and Ozzy Osbourne. Rosanne Cash announces August and September Tour dates around the Midwest and Eastern States. Dolly Parton celebrates the 30th Anniversary of her Imagination Library, a reading program offering free books to Pre School age Kids. Sam and Dave give offer a Stay in School message for the kiddos. We discuss Congressional funding cuts to America's PBS, the TV home of Sesame Street, Mr. Rodgers, Austin City Limits, and all those cool Ken Burns Documentaries about Country Music. The USA National Guard is given Police Style Duties in our Nation's Capital despite crime being legitimately down a lot according to respectable Government and Journalism Sources. Strange Days Indeed, so Chris offers up a Rum and Watermelon Cocktail and Jim livens up his sweet iced tea with a wee bit of Whiskey. All the usual Hayride Fun. Up next, Labor Day for the Working Folks with The Twangy Troubadour, Steve Earle. Hey, We made it to 60 Episodes!

The Chosin Reservoir was one of the most brutal battles of the Korean War, with overwhelming enemy forces and deadly weather. Into that fight came Captain Carl Sitter, a pudgy guy who wasn’t even supposed to be there. His inspiring leadership in the face of terrible odds came down to one thing: faith. Episode's bibliography: O'Donnel, Patrick K. “Give Me Tomorrow.” Grand Central Publishing, October 25, 2011.https://www.amazon.com/Give-Me-Tomorrow-Greatest-Story/dp/0306820447. Sterner, C. Douglas, Pamla M. Sterner, Dwight Jon Zimmerman, and Scott Baron. “Beyond Belief: True Stories of American Heroes that Defy Belief.” Independently Published, November 16, 2021. https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Belief-Stories-American-Heroes/dp/B09M57XDCV. Hardy, Gordon. “Above and beyond: a history of the Medal of Honor from the Civil War to Vietnam by Congressional Medal of Honor Society.” Boston Pub. Co, May 3, 1985. https://www.amazon.com/Above-beyond-history-Congressional-1985-05-03/dp/B01F820WNE. Simmons, Edwin H. Frozen Chosin U.S. Marines at the Changjin Reservoir. USMCU, 2002. https://www.usmcu.edu/Portals/218/Frozen%20Chosin%20US%20Marines%20at%20the%20Changjin%20Reservoir%20%20PCN%2019000410000.pdf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What looms on the UFO horizon? Will the upcoming Congressional hearing break new ground? Are hands-on witnesses and whistleblowers too intimidated to step forward? In this episode of WEAPONIZED, three longtime researchers and commentators on all manner of UAP issues return to the podcast. They were once known as the “Young Guns of Ufology,” though they're not quite as young as when they started out. Joe Murgia (UFO Joe), Danny Silva (The Silva Record), and Ryan Robbins (UFO Jesus) join Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp to discuss current issues, problems, and roadblocks in the UFO conversation. What would truly constitute “disclosure”? Is Congress following the guidance of newly appointed Congressional advisor David Grusch, whose testimony at a 2023 hearing electrified the subject? What do we know about the potential witnesses for the next hearing slated for September? And where, exactly, are the “goodies” stashed? Is the public ever going to see undeniable evidence? This conversation explores the disinformation tactics in play, the cultural impact of non-human technology, and the personal sacrifices made by those pushing for the truth. This is an insider's war council on how UFO Disclosure will be won or lost. GOT A TIP? Reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WeaponizedPodcast@Proton.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ••• Follow Joe Murgia's reporting on X at https://x.com/theUFOjoe Follow Ryan "UFO Jesus" Robbin's reporting on X at https://x.com/PostDisclosure Follow Danny Silva's reporting on X at https://x.com/SilvaRecord ••• Watch Corbell's six-part UFO docuseries titled UFO REVOLUTION on TUBI here : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tubitv.com/series/300002259/tmz-presents-ufo-revolution/season-2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch Knapp's six-part UFO docuseries titled INVESTIGATION ALIEN on NETFLIX here : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://netflix.com/title/81674441⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ••• For breaking news, follow Corbell & Knapp on all social media. Extras and bonuses from the episode can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WeaponizedPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dozens of democratic legislators from Texas have been in Illinois protesting a GOP-led attempt to redistrict Texas' Congressional map. Executive producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran discuss the latest. Plus, we're reviewing the updated Chicago public pools calendar and the “Man in the Bean” viral campaign. Good News: XL Fest 25 We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Chicago swag. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Aug. 12 episode: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Babbel — Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Window Nation Chicago Association of Realtors Window Nation Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Pamela Smith meet with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi about implementing President Donald Trump's putting DC police under federal control and calling out the DC National Guard to deal with crime & homelessness; Georgia Bureau of Investigation says the gunman in the deadly shooting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound and had written that he “wanted to make the public aware of his public distrust of the COVID-19 vaccines”; Labor Department says the Consumer Price Index for July was 2.7% year over year, same as June; President Trump has extended trade talks with China for another 90 days, preventing a dramatic increase in tariffs. We will talk about it with Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters White House Correspondent (23); Gov. Greg Abbott's (R-TX) threat to call endless special legislative sessions if Texas House Democrats continue denying a quorum to pass a new Congressional redistricting map written by Republicans could be tested as early as this week; Latest on preparations for the meeting between President Trump & Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday to discuss the war in Ukraine; U.S. indicts a notorious gang leader in Haiti who is trying to overthrow the government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Right on Radio, hosted by Jeff, as we delve into the seismic shifts taking place in the political arena. In this episode, originally aired on August 12th, Jeff provides a comprehensive news update on the DC takeover – an event that marks the onset of significant change in the United States political landscape. Jeff shares his unique insights, offering perspectives unseen by mainstream narratives. The episode explores the intricate complexities of the Q movement, its ties to former President Trump, and its portrayal as a psychological operation. Jeff discusses the stark contrast between the Q movement's 'dark to light' narrative and biblical teachings, raising questions about the nature of the light being pursued. The use of Presidential Emergency Action Documents (PEDS) under Trump's administration is dissected, revealing the immense powers these documents bestow upon the President, often without Congressional oversight. The episode also explores Trump's strategic moves, his interactions with the political establishment, and the implications of Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution. Listeners are treated to a sequence of thought-provoking video clips and analyses, including a discussion about the ritualistic and symbolic significance of Washington D.C. Considerations of potential mass arrests, the restructuring of power dynamics, and the intriguing concept of a 'false golden age' are topics that listeners will find both captivating and challenging. Beyond the political, Jeff links the happenings on Earth to heavenly occurrences, inviting listeners to reflect on the broader spiritual implications. The episode concludes with anticipation for upcoming events and an encouragement for listeners to stay engaged, pray, and act within their communities. Thank you for Listening to Right on Radio. Prayerfully consider supporting Right on Radio. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more... https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes We are Your News Now. Keep the Faith

The Real Enemy of the People? Congress Exposed | Karel Cast 25-109 From Roe v. Wade to Gay Marriage, our rights are hanging by a thread — and the real culprit isn't just the Supreme Court or Donald Trump… it's Congress. In this fiery episode of The Karel Cast, we break down how decades of Congressional inaction have allowed our rights to be stripped, our climate to collapse, and our democracy to erode. Why didn't Congress codify Roe v. Wade? Why didn't they protect marriage equality? Why are budgets unbalanced, and why is the climate crisis ignored? Presidents come and go — but Congress' dysfunction is the constant enemy of progress.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll extend the standoff over redistricting for as long as necessary. The Republican effort is being pushed by President Trump and Abbott, who called a special session. Democrats have called foul, and they’re trying to run out the clock by staying out of state. Stephanie Sy discussed more with the GOP lawmaker central to the debate, state Rep. Carl Tepper. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On Monday's show: It's been over a week since Texas Democrats left the state to break quorum in the Texas House of Representatives, delaying the passage of a new Congressional map. We get the latest on the Democrats' protest and response from Republican officials in Texas.Also this hour: Dr. Esmaeil Porsa, the head of Harris Health System makes his case for potentially expanding Ben Taub Hospital, which would include seizing nine acres of land from Hermann Park.Then, Meg Tapp from the Garden Club of Houston answers listeners' gardening questions.And we get an update on Houston sports from Bleav in Astros podcast co-host Jeff Balke.

Today on Vermont Edition, we'll talk with climate writer and activist Bill McKibben of Ripton. In his new book, he makes the case for solar power as the cheapest energy source on the planet. And he says it's time to stop thinking of solar as “alternative energy” and bring it into the mainstream.Then, programs to support Vermont veterans have lost staff due to cuts in federal funding this summer. We'll talk with the head of the Vermont National Guard's family programs, and an organizer with a storytelling group for local vets.

Although not among the headlines during Congressional debates, the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July has massive financial ramifications for this year's crop of law school applicants. Joining us to break down the ins-and-outs of the bill and provide a broader historical perspective to matters is fellow 7Sage admissions consultant, Reyes Aguilar. And don't forget that for help with all things related to LSAT prep and law school admissions, you can check us out at 7Sage.com.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll extend the standoff over redistricting for as long as necessary. The Republican effort is being pushed by President Trump and Abbott, who called a special session. Democrats have called foul, and they’re trying to run out the clock by staying out of state. Stephanie Sy discussed more with the GOP lawmaker central to the debate, state Rep. Carl Tepper. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In this segment, Mark is joined by Missouri State Senator Nick Schroer. Amidst Texas wanting to re-draw its Congressional map, could Missouri do the same thing? Schroer recently authored a letter from the Missouri Freedom Caucus calling on Governor Kehoe to call another special session in order to re-draw the map and to reform the state's initiative petition process.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses President Trump's long press conference announcing his decision to take over the Washing DC Police Department in an effort to clean up the streets of DC. Mark is then joined by Josh Hammer, a Newsweek Senior Editor at Large and the Host of The Josh Hammer Show. He shares his thoughts on Trump taking over the DC Police, BB Netanyahu wanting to take over the entire Gaza strip temporarily, the anniversary of the United States dropping the atomic bombs on Japan, and much more. He's later joined by Missouri State Senator Nick Schroer. Amidst Texas wanting to re-draw its Congressional map, could Missouri do the same thing? Schroer recently authored a letter from the Missouri Freedom Caucus calling on Governor Kehoe to call another special session in order to re-draw the map and to reform the state's initiative petition process.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses President Trump's long press conference announcing his decision to take over the Washing DC Police Department in an effort to clean up the streets of DC. Mark is then joined by Josh Hammer, a Newsweek Senior Editor at Large and the Host of The Josh Hammer Show. He shares his thoughts on Trump taking over the DC Police, BB Netanyahu wanting to take over the entire Gaza strip temporarily, the anniversary of the United States dropping the atomic bombs on Japan, and much more. He's later joined by Missouri State Senator Nick Schroer. Amidst Texas wanting to re-draw its Congressional map, could Missouri do the same thing? Schroer recently authored a letter from the Missouri Freedom Caucus calling on Governor Kehoe to call another special session in order to re-draw the map and to reform the state's initiative petition process. In hour 2 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark shares his recent story where he discussed how he almost got arrested. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark is then joined by Paul Mauro, a Fox News Contributor and the Founder of the Ops Desk. He shares his thoughts on President Trump taking over the DC Police, how Zohran Mamdani will do as Mayor if he is to get voted in & more. He and Ethan are later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano. He discusses the Cardinals big series win against the Chicago Cubs over the weekend. Are the Cardinals back in the Postseason mix? In hour 3, Mark is joined by Michele Tafoya. Michele is the Host of The Michele Tafoya Podcast and is a former Sports Reporter that covered the NBA, NFL, Olympics & more. She discusses the Minnesota Vikings and other teams in the NFL bringing in male cheerleaders to show gender equality, the latest transgender in sports issues, and more. Mark then discusses a recent story involving a man that disciplined his child by making him exercise and questions why it's drawing so much backlash. He is later joined by J. Peder Zane, and Editor at Real Clear Investigations and a Columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discusses his latest article titled, "What About the Speck in Your Eye?" They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

2025 U.S. Championships Day Two! This is our live coverage from New Orleans. We'll start about an hour after the meet ends. Login to reveal the extended episode. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add BTS to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). GymCastic LIVE featuring MORGAN HURD: REPLAY tickets here Women's Senior Day 2 All‑Around Results Rank No. Athlete Gym Prelim Final Combined 1 219 Hezly Rivera WOGA 55.600 56.400 112.000 2 217 Leanne Wong U of Florida 55.100 56.100 111.200 3 215 Joscelyn Roberson U of Arkansas 55.400 54.200 109.600 4 207 Ashlee Sullivan Metroplex 53.700 54.250 107.950 5 210 Simone Rose Pacific Reign 53.450 54.450 107.900 6 209 Jayla Hang Pacific Reign 52.250 55.400 107.650 7 214 Gabrielle Hardie Twin City Twisters 53.750 53.100 106.850 8 220 Dulcy Caylor World Champions 53.800 52.900 106.700 9 224 Tiana Sumanasekera World Champions 53.100 52.850 105.950 10 218 Claire Pease WOGA 51.600 53.950 105.550 11 206 Alicia Zhou Love Gym 51.950 52.800 104.750 12 204 Izzy Stassi Gym X‑Treme 53.300 50.750 104.050 13 211 Harlow Buddendeck RGA 52.000 52.000 104.000 14 201 Nola Matthews Airborne 52.150 51.750 103.900 15 223 Brooke Pierson World Champions 52.450 51.000 103.450 16 222 Reese Esponda World Champions 51.350 51.900 103.250 17 212 Ally Damelio San Mateo 50.450 52.150 102.600 18 221 Jordis Eichman World Champions 51.250 51.050 102.300 19 203 Annalisa Milton GAGE 51.300 50.600 101.900 20 208 Catherine Guy Pacific Reign 50.550 50.050 100.600 Senior Women's National Team 2025 Senior Women's National Team Presented by Xfinity Skye Blakely — Frisco, Texas/University of Florida Dulcy Caylor — Spring , Texas/World Champions Centre Jayla Hang — Bellevue, Wash./Pacific Reign Gymnastics Gabrielle Hardie — Sioux Falls, S.D./Twin City Twisters Claire Pease — Sunnyvale, Texas/WOGA Gymnastics Hezly Rivera — Oradell, N.J./WOGA Gymnastics Joscelyn Roberson — Texarkana, Texas/University of Arkansas Simone Rose — Sammamish, Wash./Pacific Reign Gymnastics Ashlee Sullivan — Richardson, Texas/Metroplex Gymnastics Tiana Sumanasekera — Pleasanton, Calif./World Champions Centre Leanne Wong — Overland Park, Kan./University of Florida   2025 Men's World Team October 19-25 in Jakarta, Indonesia Taylor Burkhart — Arvada, Colo./Stanford University^ Brandon Dang — San Jose, Calif./University of Illinois Asher Hong — Tomball, Texas/Stanford University Patrick Hoopes — Lehi, Utah/U.S. Air Force Academy Brody Malone — Aragon, Ga./EVO Gymnastics Kameron Nelson — Columbus, Ohio/Ohio State University Donnell Whittenburg — Baltimore, Md./EVO Gymnastics RELATED: Photo Galleries from 2025 U.S. Championships Day One Women's U.S. Championships 2025 Podium Training Report: 2025 U.S. Championships 2025 U.S. Championships Preview Episode CHECK OUT FACT CHECKER'S NEW BOOK WITH AIMEE BOORMAN The Balance: My Years Coaching Simone Biles by Aimee Boorman with Fact Checker is topping the sport charts - SUCK IT SPORTS BALLS! Get your copy now. And if you loved reading (or listening) to the book, please leave a review. BONUS CONTENT  Club members can watch Vanessa Atler's live show by logging in to her live show page, it will appear below. Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!) for access to weekly Behind the Scenes episodes. Club Gym Nerd members can watch the podcast being recorded, participate in watch-alongs with Spencer, access to all of our exclusive extended interviews, Behind The Scenes and College & Cocktails. Not sure about joining the club?  College & Cocktails: The Friday Night NCAA Gymnastics Post-Meet Show is available to sample (even if you aren't a Club Gym Nerd member yet). Watch or listen here. MERCH GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even “tapestries” (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! 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2025 U.S. Championships Day One WAG! This is our live coverage from New Orleans. We'll start about an hour after the meet  ends. Login to reveal the extended meet report. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add BTS to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). GymCastic LIVE featuring MORGAN HURD: Tickets on sale now SENIOR RESULTS OF DAY ONE Rivera - 55.600 and beam with 14.350. Roberson - 55.400, leading FX with 14.150  and tied for first on UB with Zhou for 13.650.  Wong - 55.100 and leading VT with 13.675 Not a member? Join here.We have a weekly Behind The Scenes live Q&A podcast and post-meet live exclusives all year long. It's all part of the bonus content for our Club Members who supporting our work year around.  CHECK OUT FACT CHECKER'S NEW BOOK WITH AIMEE BOORMAN The Balance: My Years Coaching Simone Biles by Aimee Boorman with Fact Checker is topping the sport charts - SUCK IT SPORTS BALLS! Get your copy now. And if you loved reading (or listening) to the book, please leave a review. BONUS CONTENT  Club members can watch Vanessa Atler's live show by logging in to her live show page, it will appear below. Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!) for access to weekly Behind the Scenes episodes. Club Gym Nerd members can watch the podcast being recorded, participate in watch-alongs with Spencer, access to all of our exclusive extended interviews, Behind The Scenes and College & Cocktails. Not sure about joining the club?  College & Cocktails: The Friday Night NCAA Gymnastics Post-Meet Show is available to sample (even if you aren't a Club Gym Nerd member yet). Watch or listen here. MERCH GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even “tapestries” (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Baseball hats available now in the GymCastic store NEWSLETTERS Sign up for all three GymCastic newsletters  RESOURCES Spencer's essential website The Balance Beam Situation  GIFs of the Week and Meet schedule with links. Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim RESISTANCE  Submitted by you. Action ResistBot Turns your texts into faxes, postal mail, or emails to your representatives in minutes 5Calls App will call your Congresspeople by issue with a script to guide you Make 2 to your Congressional rep (local and DC office). 2 each to your US Senators (local and state offices) State your name and zip code or district Be concise with your question or demand (i.e. What specific steps is Senator X taking to stop XYZ) Wait for answer Ask for action items -  tell them what you want then to do (i.e. draft articles of impeachment immediately, I want to see you holding a press conference in front of...etc.) Indivisible Practical ideas about what you can actually do in this moment, check it out: indivisi.org/muskorus Donate or volunteer for organizations suing the administration for illegal actions Lawsuit tracker by subject ACLU Southern Poverty Law Center Northwest Immigration Law Project Stay Informed: 6 Tools for Tracking the Trump Administration's Attacks on Civil Liberties Podcasts: Amicus Daily Beans Pod Save America Strict Scrutiny Immigrant Rights Know Your Rights Red Cards We Have Rights Video ACLU: Your Rights 

From high expectations to low blows;  from Trump and his MAGA supporters, the last six months have been a political Trump-Epstein rollercoaster ride. This podcast is a rough timeline of the "EPSTEIN FILES" 2025. From Promises-Made to Promises-Broken. And it is far from over. Will Trump pardon Epstein's former accomplice, convicted child sexual abuser and trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell? Will Maxwell and her attorney ignore the Congressional Subpoena? Will Trump's Department of Justice turn over the Epstein Files to Congressional committees?

Israel's cabinet has voted to expand the war in Gaza by taking control of Gaza City, Republican efforts to redraw Congressional districts ahead of next year's midterms continue to escalate, and President Trump is calling for a "new" census that excludes people who are in the U.S. without legal status.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Hannah Bloch, Ben Swasey, Janaya Williams and Ally Schweitzer. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from David Greenburg. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange. And our Executive Producer is Jay Shaylor. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

President Trump’s call to exclude those without legal status from the census could reshape the country’s congressional districts. But opponents argue that it would violate the 14th Amendment’s requirement that the allocation of congressional seats be determined by “counting the whole number of persons in each state.” John Yang explores what Trump hopes to achieve with NPR's Hansi Lo Wang. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

To support the show and gain full access to the Weekender episode on Fridays, head over to ⁠⁠patreon.com/muckrakepodcast⁠⁠ and become a patron. It keeps us ad-free, editorially independent, and helps us grow. The right-wing power play marches on as co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss: JD Vance plans to meet with heads of the DOJ Pam Bondi and Kash Patel to plot out the Epstein coup as Ghislaine Maxwell is quietly moved to a lower-security prison in Texas. Meanwhile, it appears key parts of the U.S. Constitution are being edited out on a Congressional website. We dig into this digital sleight of hand and what it might mean. Plus: Senator John Cornyn and the FBI seem to be escalating pressure on Texas Democrats, and new tariffs are coming online with serious economic consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show is sponsored by these great companies: Beam Are you tossing and turning at night and running on fumes during the day? If so, then you are missing out on the most important part of your wellness, sleep. If you want to wake up refreshed, inspired and ready to take on the day then you have to try Beam's Dream powder. This best-selling blend of Reishi, Magnesium, L-Theanine, Apigenin and Melatonin will help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed. So if you're ready for the best night of sleep you ever had just head to https://shopbeam.com/SPICER to receive 40% off your order. Boll & Branch The key to wellness starts with a good night's sleep. Making your night's sleep better starts with quality sheets. Boll & Branch's sheets start unbelievably soft and get softer over time. Boll & Branch sheets are made with the finest 100% organic cotton in a soft, breathable, durable weave. If you're looking for sheets that last, feel amazing, and help you sleep better, Boll & Branch is where it's at. Feel the difference an extraordinary night's sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Just head to https://www.bollandbranch.com/SPICER for 15% OFF and FREE SHIPPING. President Trump and the White House are pushing for redistricting, how many seats can they potentially get? Democrats have pledged an all out redistricting war but too bad they've basically gerrymandered every district they are in control of. Former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli is here to discuss all things redistricting. Mark Elias the subpar Democrat attorney has been called upon to lead the Democratic effort, but doe they have a leg to stand on? The Texas Democrats that fled for Illinois are being fined $500 a day, which adds up pretty quickly. Ken Cuccinelli gives us all the information we need to determine if Republicans will successfully pick up more Congressional seats. Biden was the least transparent president in history but there is one call he picked up, Tyler Pager from the New York Times. Tyler's new book 2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America tells the story of the famed phone call with President Biden. It was short lived as by the time Tyler made a follow-up call the next day, President Biden had already changed his number. The culture around Biden was very secretive as many were well aware of his flailing age and cognitive abilities yet some of his closest aides still think he could have won the 2024 election. Featuring: Ken Cuccinelli Former Attorney General | Virginia https://x.com/KenCuccinelli Tyler Pager White House Correspondent | New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/by/tyler-pager It's Friday, which means FREE content here

Congressional investigations into Jeffrey Epstein are now focusing on Bill and Hillary Clinton with subpoenas going out to the former President and First Lady, as well as other key players in the Epstein affair — but not Donald Trump, Kash Patel or Pam Bondi. As Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss, the investigators have to date pointedly avoided asking about Epstein's 17 visits to the White House during Bill Clinton's presidency, instead focusing on after Clinton left office, suggesting intentional deflection. The hosts agree that the most incriminating Epstein connections are being ignored, including what led to the sweetheard plea bargain Epstein received from then US Attorney and later Trump Labor Secretary Alex Acosta. Plus a segment on Bill Maher's unhinged and unfailing support for Israel and the establishment. Also featuring Stef Zamorano!

2025 U.S. Championships Podium Training! This is our live coverage from New Orleans. We'll start about an hour after the podium training ends. Login to reveal the full show. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add BTS to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). GymCastic LIVE featuring MORGAN HURD: Tickets on sale now BONUS CONTENT  Club members can watch Vanessa Atler's live show by logging in to her live show page, it will appear below. Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!) for access to weekly Behind the Scenes episodes. Club Gym Nerd members can watch the podcast being recorded, participate in watch-alongs with Spencer, access to all of our exclusive extended interviews, Behind The Scenes and College & Cocktails. Not sure about joining the club?  College & Cocktails: The Friday Night NCAA Gymnastics Post-Meet Show is available to sample (even if you aren't a Club Gym Nerd member yet). Watch or listen here. MERCH GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even “tapestries” (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Baseball hats available now in the GymCastic store NEWSLETTERS Sign up for all three GymCastic newsletters  RESOURCES Spencer's essential website The Balance Beam Situation  GIFs of the Week and Meet schedule with links. Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim RESISTANCE  Submitted by you. Action ResistBot Turns your texts into faxes, postal mail, or emails to your representatives in minutes 5Calls App will call your Congresspeople by issue with a script to guide you Make 2 to your Congressional rep (local and DC office). 2 each to your US Senators (local and state offices) State your name and zip code or district Be concise with your question or demand (i.e. What specific steps is Senator X taking to stop XYZ) Wait for answer Ask for action items -  tell them what you want then to do (i.e. draft articles of impeachment immediately, I want to see you holding a press conference in front of...etc.) Indivisible Practical ideas about what you can actually do in this moment, check it out: indivisi.org/muskorus Donate or volunteer for organizations suing the administration for illegal actions Lawsuit tracker by subject ACLU Southern Poverty Law Center Northwest Immigration Law Project Stay Informed: 6 Tools for Tracking the Trump Administration's Attacks on Civil Liberties Podcasts: Amicus Daily Beans Pod Save America Strict Scrutiny Immigrant Rights Know Your Rights Red Cards We Have Rights Video ACLU: Your Rights 

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nicholas Giordano sits down with George Hill, retired FBI Supervisory Intelligence Analyst, to expose the pervasive corruption festering within America's bureaucracy. They examine the disturbing revelations from declassified documents, the culture of disengagement which has eroded civic responsibility, and the weaponization of intelligence agencies against the American people. They break down how unchecked bureaucratic power threatens the very foundation of the Republic, why whistleblowers face retaliation instead of protection, and the urgent need for Congressional action to restore accountability and transparency. Episode Highlights Declassified documents confirm long-standing corruption inside intelligence agencies and the FBI. Whistleblowers face systemic retaliation, revealing Congress's failure to protect them. Oikophobia fuels cultural disengagement, self-hatred, and the rise of an unaccountable, unchecked bureaucracy that threatens the Republic.

Fights over Congressional maps never used to be this intense. On Tuesday, Texas Republicans voted to issue civil arrest warrants for Democrats who fled the state.The GOP is trying to redraw house districts, and the proposed new map could give Republicans as many as five more House seats. That change could easily decide control of Congress. This fight is rippling out to other states too with President Trump urging Republicans to follow the lead of Texas. And Democratic governors saying they might follow the same path. Trump can be this transparent because there are no federal restrictions on redrawing districts for purely partisan gain. The Supreme Court said so in 2019.Gerrymandering has been part of U.S. politics for hundreds of years. How did it become a bloodsport?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Newt talks with Andrew Levin, Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College, about his recent policy brief, “The Federal Reserve Should Welcome the Appointment of an Independent Inspector General.” They discuss the controversial $3 billion dollar renovation project at the Federal Reserve Building, highlighting the ballooning costs and luxurious upgrades such as glass atriums and rooftop gardens. Levin argues for increased accountability, suggesting the appointment of an independent Inspector General and greater Congressional oversight. He emphasizes the need for transparency and reform within the Federal Reserve, comparing its practices to other central banks and federal agencies. They also discuss the Fed's monetary policy, its independence, and the lack of dissent among its board members, calling for a shift in culture and leadership. Levin proposes practical reforms, including integrating the Fed's budget into the federal budget process and appointing a presidentially confirmed Inspector General to ensure accountability and transparency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, the 2020 U.S. Census contained significant errors, overcounting populations in blue states, while undercounting in red states leading to misallocated congressional seats that favored Democrats and cost Republicans about five seats. This widened Trump's Electoral College victory margin and tightened House control more than warranted. In response, Texas Republicans are holding a special legislative session to redraw congressional districts, potentially gaining up to five more GOP seats in the 2026 midterms. The move echoes a 2003 gerrymander, with Democrats decrying it as hypocritical given their own history of similar tactics in blue states, but it's necessary since Democrats don't play fair. Also, a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine would carve up Israel's indigenous lands and holy sites to create a terrorist state aimed at destroying Israel. Arab nations reject Palestinians while forcing concessions on Israel. Imagine what would have happened if President Trump wasn't President – the destruction of Israel by terrorists, Marxists, European quislings, the UN, and anti-Semitic elements worldwide, including in the Democrat Party, media, academia, podcasters, influencers, and isolationists. Later, death penalty practices in red states are superior to those in blue states, as the executions of these monstrous criminals are warranted. Afterward, On Power explains that history is filled with tyrants seizing power under the guise of liberty, such as in Marxist regimes where promises of liberation through class warfare and collectivism lead to genocidal police states. Abraham Lincoln highlighted how "liberty" means different things to different people—individual freedom for some, exploitation of others for the rest—resulting in incompatible concepts labeled as liberty and tyranny. Similarly, "democracy," loosely defined as non-autocratic government, is misused by the power-hungry to deceive, as George Orwell noted in Politics and the English Language, where political words are perverted dishonestly, and regimes claim to be democratic for praise while fearing a fixed definition. Finally, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin calls in to announce a proposal to rescind the 2009 Obama-era Endangerment Finding. This finding declared that greenhouse gas emissions pose a danger to public health and welfare, enabling extensive regulations such as the Clean Power Plan and costing over $1 trillion in compliance.  The proposed rescission aims to eliminate burdensome rules, saving small businesses at least $170 billion and reducing regulatory overreach on emissions standards for vehicles and power plants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices