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Steven Robinson, Editor-in-Chief of the Maine Wire, leads New England's fastest-growing digital media outlet focused on exposing political corruption and organized crime across local, state, and regional levels. A native of Dexter, Maine, and Bowdoin College graduate in political philosophy, he previously worked at Regnery Publishing, produced the Howie Carr Show, and handled Barstool Sports' Kirk Minihane Show and true-crime podcast The Case, which spurred murder charges per season. During COVID-19, he quit his job to travel 35,000 miles across North America in a camper van before returning to Maine in November 2022 to revitalize the Maine Wire as an aggressive, independent platform for underreported stories, bold investigations, and commentary. Robinson's groundbreaking "Triad Weed" series, launched in August 2023 after a leaked DHS memo revealed over 270 illicit cannabis operations by Asian Transnational Criminal Organizations in Maine, uncovered a vast Chinese mafia network spanning Maine to southeast China. His reporting exposed racketeering involving black-market cannabis, human and sex trafficking, money laundering, bank fraud, illegal border crossings, neurotoxins poisoning homes, murder, and national security threats—including CCP-linked properties near U.S. Army facilities. He provided exclusive details on the exploitation of U.S. Treasury–subsidized loans that allowed foreign nationals to purchase over 70 properties.. Cited in Congressional reports and featured on CBS, Fox News, the Daily Mail, OANN, and more, Robinson's work has led to over 60 articles, property raids, arrests, Sen. Susan Collins' interrogations of intel agencies, and the documentary Triad Weed: How Chinese Mafia Infiltrated Maine. Local police praise it as a field manual, though Maine media avoids the story. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Buy PYSOP - ⁠https://psyopshow.com⁠ ⁠https://betterhelp.com/srs⁠ This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. ⁠https://bunkr.life⁠ – USE CODE SRS Go to https://bunkr.life/SRS and use code “SRS” to get 25% off your family plan. ⁠https://blackbuffalo.com⁠ ⁠https://meetfabric.com/shawn⁠ ⁠https://shawnlikesgold.com⁠ ⁠https://helixsleep.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://hillsdale.edu/srs⁠ ⁠https://ketone.com/srs⁠ Visit https://ketone.com/srs for 30% OFF your subscription order. ⁠https://patriotmobile.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/lmeo/srs⁠ ⁠https://ROKA.com⁠ – USE CODE SRS ⁠https://simplisafe.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://trueclassic.com/srs Steve Robinson Links: X - https://x.com/BigSteve207 X - https://x.com/TheMaineWire Substack - https://robinsonreport.substack.com The Maine Wire - https://www.themainewire.com High Crimes Documentary - https://tuckercarlson.com/high-crimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Representative Adam Smith, the ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee, joins host David Rothkopf to discuss recent important developments in the Middle East, the president's "ridiculous" Quantico speech to military leaders, the future of US national security, and how to get Americans to come together to stop the push toward authoritarianism in the U.S. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of work to do—lets get to it—Here are 3 big things for this hour—   Number One— An Uber driver—a radical leftist—has been arrested and charged for starting the devastating Pacific Palisades fire earlier this year in California—are you surprised?   Number Two— The worlds tallest boy scout Jim Comey—the former FBI Director has now been arraigned on a pair of felonies for lying to Congress and obstructing a Congressional proceeding—his trial set for January—   Number Three— Time for some good news: For years, this has been called the post-Christian age — but we're seeing a resurgence in faith and commitment to Christ in America like never before.

The federal government shutdown is now a week old and shows little sign of ending. On Monday, Senators rejected for the fifth time competing proposals from Republicans and Democrats to pass a funding bill to reopen the government. Among other concessions, Democrats are demanding Republicans agree to extend tax credits set to expire for 24 million Americans who get their health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Republican Congressional leaders insist any negotiations on healthcare take place after Democrats agree to reopen the government.  Meanwhile, the Trump administration has threatened to lay off members of the federal workforce and to withhold back pay of furloughed federal workers. Active-duty members of the military could miss their first paycheck next Wednesday if Congressional lawmakers fail to reach a deal before then. Shortages of air traffic controllers, who are required to work without pay during a government shutdown, have led to delays of flights at busy airports. Oregon Democratic U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden joins us from Washington, D.C., to discuss the latest developments in the government shutdown.

Attorney General Pam Bondi’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee today underscored the deep partisan divide over the state of justice in America. In tense exchanges, Bondi and committee members clashed repeatedly, with each side accusing the other of politicizing and weaponizing the Justice Department. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins has this report. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In El Paso, a three-judge panel is hearing a legal challenge to Texas' new congressional map. Eleanor and Matthew talk to voting rights expert Justin Levitt about the case.

Jo is joined by Senator Richard Blumenthal for an urgent conversation about the Trump Shutdown. They discuss the political gamesmanship behind the Congressional standoff, the truth about rising healthcare costs, and they examine how Republican policies are hurting everyday Americans – especially those in Trump's favorite red states. The GOP is pushing a narrative that is packed with lies; Senator Blumenthal shares FACTS about the looming loss of health insurance subsidies and the impact on military and federal workers.  Sane(ish) Partners: - Fast Growing Trees: Sane(ish) listeners also get 15% OFF their first purchase by visiting⁠ https://www.FastGrowingTrees.com/SANEISH ⁠– and using the code SANEISH at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last month, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” disappeared from our Nashville airwaves. Now he's back. So, who really controls our local TV stations, and what does the First Amendment have to say about this? Matt Gertz, senior research fellow at media watchdog organization Media Matters for America, joins executive producer Whitney Pastorek to explain. Plus, what's going on with CBS and Tiktok … and why is Nashville at the center of that, too? Today is the primary special election day for the TN-07 Congressional seat.  Here is our guide to the leading candidates. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Willie discusses the reapportionment of Congressional seats across the country with Representative Warren Davidson.

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On this episode of the podcast, South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman pulls back the curtain on Washington's latest standoff. Norman doesn't mince words — he blames Democrats for blocking a clean continuing resolution (CR) and prioritizing billions in spending for illegal immigrants and public broadcasting over American taxpayers.Norman highlights his own amendment to halt Congressional pay during government shutdowns and praises President Trump's record on drug price reform, border security, and leadership that put Americans first.You can learn more about Rep. Norman by following his accounts on X: @RepRalphNorman and @RalphNorman or by visiting his gubernatorial candidate website: RalphNormanForGovernor.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As our city wrestles with a housing crisis, what happens when councilmembers and constituents clash over solutions? Host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by Jamie Agin, a steering committee member for 16th United — a group formed in response to D16 Councilmember Ginny Welsch's failed attempt to rezone their neighborhood — and D20 Councilmember Rollin Horton, who recently upzoned his district in The Nations. Tomorrow, Oct. 7, is the primary special election day for the TN-07 Congressional seat. Here is our guide to the leading candidates. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The Debate to Burn New York: Washington Regrets Obeying Congressional Order Against Arson Professor Benjamin L. Carp, Professor of History at Brooklyn College and the CUNY Graduate Center | The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution Following defeat at Long Island, Washington's forces escaped to Manhattan. The British Howe brothers hesitated, offering pardons and hoping for reconciliation. The debate over burning intensified: General Nathanael Greene advocated burning (September 5), but Congress President John Hancock ordered Washington to prevent it (September 6). Washington later confessed this refusal was a "terrible error," as burning would have deprived the British of critical winter quarters. Although Americans publicly blamed the British, rebels had previously burned Norfolk, Virginia. Loyalists circulated rumors that rebels planned arson.

Cut through the noise and get the full story. Purple Political Breakdown delivers comprehensive political analysis that goes beyond partisan talking points to examine what's really happening in American politics and around the world.Each episode features in-depth coverage of current events, from government shutdowns and Supreme Court decisions to international conflicts and domestic policy debates. Host Radell Lewis breaks down complex political issues with clarity and balance, fact-checking misleading claims from both sides while exploring the real-world impacts of policy decisions on everyday Americans.What You'll Get:Nuanced News: Deep dives into the week's major political developments, cutting through partisan spin to deliver factual, comprehensive reporting on federal government operations, legislative battles, executive actions, and judicial decisions.Research on a Dime: Accessible explanations of complex political topicsfrom government shutdown mechanics to healthcare policy to military operationsdelivered in plain language that respects your intelligence.4The Good News: Uplifting stories of progress, innovation, and community that remind us why civic engagement matters and that positive change is possible.Perfect for listeners who want substantive political analysis without the partisan cheerleading. Whether you're tracking Congressional negotiations, Supreme Court cases, international relations, or domestic policy debates, Purple Political Breakdown gives you the context and nuance needed to understand the political landscape.Keywords: political news, government analysis, bipartisan politics, current events, federal government, Congress, Supreme Court, policy analysis, fact-checking, political commentary, independent news, balanced coverage, Trump administration, healthcare policy, immigration, national security, economic policy, election coverage, political podcast, news breakdown, political educationNew episodes weekly. Stay informed, stay engaged, stay purple. - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/government-shutdown-2025-what-happens/ - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrj1znp0pyo - https://www.brookings.edu/articles/what-is-a-government-shutdown-and-why-are-we-likely-to-have-another-one/ - https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03192-4 - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/fact-checking-what-politicians-are-saying-about-the-2025-government-shutdown - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdr6pnky7vyoStandard Resource Links & RecommendationsThe following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: PODCAST NETWORKALIVE Podcast Network - Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ CONVERSATION PLATFORMSHeadOn - A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. It's a place for hosted and unguided conversations where you can grow a following and enhance your conversations with AI features. Link: https://app.headon.ai/Living Room Conversations - Building bridges through meaningful dialogue across political divides. Link: https://livingroomconversations.org/ BALANCED NEWS & INFORMATIONOtherWeb - An AI-based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content. Link: https://otherweb.com/ VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACYEqual Vote Coalition & STAR Voting - Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/starFuture is Now Coalition (FiNC) - A grassroots movement working to restore democracy through transparency, accountability, and innovative technology while empowering citizens and transforming American political discourse FutureisFutureis. Link: https://futureis.org/ POLITICAL ENGAGEMENTIndependent Center - Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/ Get Daily News: Text 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636) with code "purple" to receive quick, unbiased, factual news delivered to your phone every morning via Informed ( https://informed.now) All Links: https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdownThe Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias."Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics - where we find common ground in the middle! Also if you want to be apart of the community and the conversation make sure to Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9

Health insurance expert Pete Damiano shares what is at stake for healthcare as it is wrapped up in a Congressional impasse. Also, IPR's Isabella Luu gives the latest on the Ian Roberts case.

With the federal government shut down, the stress on BNA's air traffic controllers is growing — and the traffic over there isn't getting any better. Executive producer Whitney Pastorek and producer Daniel Sumstine are joined by Nashville Banner staff reporter Sarah Grace Taylor to dig deeper into the big stories of the week, including her reporting on new ICE dragnet footage and the 100 Taylor Arts closure. Plus, Nashville SC won big, who just called the Titans “ass,” and WHY AREN'T YOU VOTING??? Primary special election day for the TN-07 Congressional seat is Tuesday, Oct. 7.  Here is our guide to the leading candidates. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

In his book Grant's Enforcer: Taking Down the Klan Guy Gugliota offers a gripping story of the early years after the Civil War and the campaign led by President Ulysses S. Grant's attorney general Amos T. Akerman to destroy the Ku Klux Klan. Akerman, a former Georgia slaveholder and the only Southerner to serve in a Reconstruction cabinet, was the first federal lawman to propose using the Fourteenth Amendment to prosecute civil rights violations.Gugliotta uses newspapers, documents, and first-person stories, including thousands of pages of testimony under oath taken by a Congressional joint committee tasked in 1871 to study the Ku Klux Klan, a breathtaking compilation of accounts by Ku Klux targets, their attackers, local and national politicians, public officials and private citizens. The result is a vivid portrait of the Reconstruction South through the career of this surprising man.Guy joins us in conversation this week to talk about how Grant and Akerman took down the Klan.

(0:00) Chamath and Jason welcome Rep. Ro Khanna! (1:10) H-1Bs and immigration (8:40) Giving Trump credit as a Progressive Democrat, why bipartisanship is broken, future Democratic leaders (15:08) Tech industry: Can Democrats win back tech?; Economic patriotism, protection vs proliferation of AI (24:25) Government shutdown, what actually happens? (30:25) Extreme rhetoric: Importance of dialing this down (36:29) Censorship and lawfare on both sides (40:32) Crime issues in major cities, why Democrats are losing on safety, common sense solutions (47:46) Mamdani's surge: is Zohran the future of the party? (51:15) Congressional stock trading ban Follow Ro Khanna: https://x.com/rokhanna Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit: https://x.com/TheZachEffect

Seven years ago, during Donal Trump's first presidential term, the US endured the longest government shutdown in its history: 35 days. Now, in the first year of Donald Trump's second presidential term, with Republicans and Republican appointees controlling all three branches of government, the government is shut down again. How long will this shutdown last? What short-term and long-term impacts will the shutdown have on poor and working people, on the Affordable Care Act, on the Trump agenda, and on the Congressional battle to release the Epstein files? TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez and “Inequality Watch” hosts Taya Graham and Stephen Janis  break down your questions on Day 1 of the government shutdown.Studio Production / Post-Production: Cameron GranadinoHelp 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!WE'RE FINALISTS FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS SIGNAL AWARDS. HELP US WIN!Click here to vote!:https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2025/shows/genre/historyMichael Fox is also a finalist in the History Podcast category for his truly unique, rich, and inspirational weekly series Stories of Resistance------------Click here to vote for Marc Steiner!: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2025/individual-episodes/cMarc Steiner is a finalist for Best Host of an Individual Episode 

In four days, the legislature will submit a map to the courts to be evaluated for fair redistricting for the state. There has been a lot of back and forth in the process of submitting a map, including the UT GOP now signaling that they are in favor of map "C," and asking for members of the party to comment their support for that map. Utah Democrats are accusing Republicans of inserting politics into the process. Utah Republican State Party Chair Robert Axson joins the show to discuss.

Utah Democratic Chair Brian King joins the show to discuss the latest on the government shutdown and the UT GOP endorsing Map C out of the choices that could be submitted for the new version of Utah's Congressional Maps. Utah Democrats have accused Republicans of inserting politics into the process. 

In this segment, Mark is joined by Missouri Congresswoman Ann Wagner. Wagner discusses the government shutdown as well as the state's new congressional map.

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Go figure, a dysfunctional, MAGA-controlled federal government has ground to a halt; while there's a cynical explanation as to why the Trump White House and his Congressional bootlickers are okay with this, courtesy of 'Politics Girl' Leigh McGowan, a New York Times op/ed puts it plainly: "The American people deserve and ought to demand better options."I'm actually not so sure; the American people voted for this because "trans people!!!" But that's not to say we, the American people, can't continue to play a role in how things like federal government shutdowns play out. We can throw heat at either side (or even both), but one side has cooked up a whopper of a lie about undocumented immigrants and access to 'free healthcare,' and the other is fighting to keep health insurance rates affordable for working families. Former Trump OMB director Mick Mulvaney was cornered by Brian Tyler Cohen on this point and Mulvaney filibustered. House majority leader Mike Johnson, on CNN with Kaitlin Collins, also got corrected live on the air.Speaking of Mikey J., what's up with the latest ultimatum put on him regarding a Grindr history? Bernie Sanders gave his assessment and offered his terms: no loss of healthcare coverage for 15-20 million Americans, no steep increases in insurance rates, an end to the evisceration of NIH funding, and an end to our sprint towards authoritarian fascism. Obviously untenable to the MAGA GOP. ------Have ya heard the one about the drunk and the fat guy who dodged serving in the military brought hundreds of military brass to a lecture on fitness to serve? Donald Trump - about 44 minutes into his latest inane rant - suggested to those assembled military higher-ups that AMERICAN CITIES should be used as "training grounds" for National Guard troops. Oh, and permitted them to be physically violent with anyone who protests: "they spit, we hit."

Day one of the federal government shutdown, with hundreds of thousands of federal workers on furlough, White House preparing for layoffs, some government services suspended and both parties blaming the other. We will hear from the Vice President JD Vance, Congressional leaders, and some rank-and-file Members of Congress explaining the situation to their constituents; Health care is one of the key issues in the shutdown. Democrats say Republicans are refusing to extend help to keep millions from seeing insurance costs skyrocket. Republicans say Democrats want to give health care to illegal immigrants. We will talk to Newsweek Politics Reporter Daniel Gooding about his 'fact check' article (20); Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) talks about help his state is providing to those hurt by the federal government shutdown; Trump Administration says $18 billion for two big infrastructure projects in New York, for a commuter train tunnel under the Hudson River and Second Avenue subway line, is being withheld to investigate what the Transportation Department calls “discriminatory, unconstitutional contracting processes” involving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI); a nominee for a seat on the National Labor Relations Board who is currently chief labor counsel for Boeing gets tough questions at a Senate confirmation hearing by a Republican Senator about a Boeing union contract dispute; Federalist Society preview of the Supreme Court case challenging President Donald Trump authority to impose global reciprocal tariffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Barr's deposition before Congress on Jeffrey Epstein was a masterclass in calculated deflection. While Barr insisted that Epstein's death was “absolutely” suicide, he conceded that the prison surveillance system had “blind spots”—a detail that conveniently leaves just enough room for speculation without providing definitive answers. His reliance on flawed or incomplete camera footage, combined with his dismissal of alternative forensic perspectives, came off less like transparency and more like institutional damage control. Instead of holding the Bureau of Prisons accountable, Barr's narrative positioned the failures as unfortunate but inconsequential, a stance that fails to satisfy the public demand for clarity.Just as troubling was Barr's evasiveness when pressed about Donald Trump's knowledge of Epstein. He admitted to having spoken with Trump about Epstein's death but couldn't recall when one of those conversations occurred—an astonishing lapse considering the gravity of the matter. His reasoning that “if there were more to it, it would have leaked” was not only flippant but dismissive of the very real history of suppression, obstruction, and selective disclosure that has defined the Epstein saga. By leaning on institutional trust in a case defined by betrayal of that very trust, Barr's testimony did little more than reinforce suspicions that the Department of Justice has long been more concerned with containment than accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Barr-Transcript.pdf

Bill Barr's deposition before Congress on Jeffrey Epstein was a masterclass in calculated deflection. While Barr insisted that Epstein's death was “absolutely” suicide, he conceded that the prison surveillance system had “blind spots”—a detail that conveniently leaves just enough room for speculation without providing definitive answers. His reliance on flawed or incomplete camera footage, combined with his dismissal of alternative forensic perspectives, came off less like transparency and more like institutional damage control. Instead of holding the Bureau of Prisons accountable, Barr's narrative positioned the failures as unfortunate but inconsequential, a stance that fails to satisfy the public demand for clarity.Just as troubling was Barr's evasiveness when pressed about Donald Trump's knowledge of Epstein. He admitted to having spoken with Trump about Epstein's death but couldn't recall when one of those conversations occurred—an astonishing lapse considering the gravity of the matter. His reasoning that “if there were more to it, it would have leaked” was not only flippant but dismissive of the very real history of suppression, obstruction, and selective disclosure that has defined the Epstein saga. By leaning on institutional trust in a case defined by betrayal of that very trust, Barr's testimony did little more than reinforce suspicions that the Department of Justice has long been more concerned with containment than accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Barr-Transcript.pdf

From cocktails in blood bags to eyeballs in corn, our city doesn't snooze on spooky szn. Host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, and Hey Nashville newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury have your guide to the best Halloween activities for kids and adults this month. If you're looking for even MORE options, we've featured some great activities and important news stories across the city in recent episodes: We dug into the East Bank development and the current congressional election; told you about the best Latino restaurants and the best speakeasies in town; hosted a debate on downtown's pedestrian safety problems and learned what it's like to be a musician on Lower Broad. And if you can't get enough ghost stories, we went inside the Ryman Auditorium to learn who's haunting the Mother Church. Early voting is now open in the race for the TN-07 Congressional seat!  Here are the early voting hours and locations. Here is our guide to the leading candidates. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

In a federal court in El Paso, as of this morning, a trio of judges have begun considering whether the state of Texas can use the new congressional map - ordered by Donald Trump and eventually passed during a pair of highly contentious special legislative sessions - in the 2026 election. We're fortunate to have the expert legal view of attorneys Louis Bedford IV and Jason Smith, members of Progress Texas' boards, as this all-important legal procedure gets underway.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.

Legislation failed again today to end the government shutdown. President Trump says he'll use tariff revenue to support farmers. Congressional leaders are working to amend policy to see funds are available for farm income support. 

(The Center Square) — Before President Trump warned pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol, three members of Congress dumped stock in the Fortune 500 company that makes the popular painkiller -- sell-offs that saved them from incurring sizable losses, an investigation by The Center Square found. The lawmakers sold $1,001 to $15,000 each in Kenvue Inc., a Summit, New Jersey-based consumer products company that spun off from Johnson & Johnson two years ago. The sales are notable also because most investment analysts recommended that investors hold their shares. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is the government about to shut down? Congressional leaders and the White House appear to be at an impasse, even after President Donald Trump gave in and scheduled a meeting for Monday to try and get a deal done (though that meeting did not go well). The core of the issue is subsidies connected with the Affordable Care Act, financial assistance that is due to expire at the end of the year. Without it, millions of Americans could see their healthcare premiums skyrocket, with costs rising by hundreds of dollars a month. But the GOP hasn't been very interested in talking about these funds, despite the fact that millions of Republican voters benefit from them. To understand what the healthcare fight is really about and what happens next, we spoke to Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF and host of the healthcare podcast, “What the Health.”And in headlines, Democratic Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer tries to turn down the temperature on rhetoric after a deadly attack at a Latter-Day Saints church, Jared Kushner is a gamer (or at least he's going to buy a video game company along with Saudi Arabia), and MAGA world reacts to the news that Bad Bunny will play the Super Bowl halftime show.Show Notes:Call Congress – 202-224-3121Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tuesday on the News Hour, with Congressional leaders and the White House unable to reach a deal to fund the government, a federal shutdown is set to take effect within hours. President Trump uses a gathering of top military leaders to promote a crackdown on what he sees as threats from within the United States. Plus, we take a closer look at the factors pushing more mothers out of the workforce. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In this episode John discusses the Trump sycophants that are ripping their hair out trying to find a way to blame democrats for the recent mass shootings when if fact it was one of their own. He also talks about Congressional democratic leaders who met with their Republican counterparts, begging for bipartisanship and compromise as the clock ticks toward a government shut down. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to talk about the James Comey indictment and the potential government shutdown. Next, John speaks with Annie Laurie Gaylor, who is Co-President and Co-Founder of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Annie Laurie is the author of Woe to Women: The Bible Tells Me So, Betrayal of Trust: Clergy Abuse of Children, and Women Without Superstition: “No Gods – No Masters”. They discuss the Freedom From Religion Foundation's 49th National Convention which will take place Oct 16-19 in South Carolina. Then finally, comedian Rhonda Hansome rounds it out with wit and wisdom for all who need it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A government shutdown looks inevitable as the clock ticks towards tonight's deadline. Congressional leaders met with President Trump for over an hour this afternoon but left without a deal. Democrats say they are fighting for healthcare for Americans and Republicans want to extend current funding but with no extras. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with House Republican Conference Chairwoman Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) who says both parties are ready for a showdown over funding not policy. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon J. Weichert, National Security Editor, author, Air Force subject-matter expert, and former Congressional staffer, joins The Steve Gruber Show to break down the latest developments in Ukraine and what they mean for global security. He also weighs in on the surprising news that Pete Hegseth is meeting with hundreds of generals, explaining the significance and what it could signal about U.S. military strategy and preparedness.  

Congressional leaders leave White House meeting without deal to avoid government shutdown; EPA expected to OK Texas' Class VI carbon capture primacy request; Hoosier children show troubling obesity increase; Seasonal protection against Lyme disease on the horizon.

The federal government is headed for a shutdown. Congressional leaders from both parties met with President Trump yesterday at the White House. They failed to make progress towards a funding deal. Democrats say they want to reverse some Medicaid cuts that Republicans passed earlier this year – and extend tax credits for people on Obamacare plans. Meanwhile, Republicans falsely claim that their colleagues across the aisle are shutting down the government to fund healthcare for unauthorized immigrants. Barring a last minute breakthrough in the Senate, the government will shut down for the first time in almost 7 years just after midnight tonight. Guest: Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) Relevant Links: NPR: Here's what a government shutdown could affect around the country Politico: Johnson, Jeffries dug in ahead of shutdown deadline NYT: The deadlock over funding the government is growing uglier. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Insider trading in Congress doesn't just feel like an uneven playing field— it feels like a rigged game. Is the answer banning lawmakers from trading individual stocks? Senator Elizabeth Warren thinks so. Today, Nicole talks with Senator Warren about the new bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act that would ban Congressional stock trading, whether it will pass— and what it says about our leadership if it doesn't. Plus, Senator Warren talks about the latest Fed drama and the important balance between Fed interference and Fed oversight. Make sure to come back tomorrow for part two, where Senator Warren and Nicole discuss whether trading should come with a warning label and the future of the Democratic party. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC.  *APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change. See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.

President Trump orders the National Guard to be deployed to Portland, Ore., after declaring it a war-ravaged city. And reports surface that the administration is considering strikes in Venezuela. Meanwhile, the military's top generals are on their way to Quantico for a mysterious meeting called by Pete Hegseth that the president now wants to crash. Congressional leaders meet with the White House with the clock running out on the window to avert a government shutdown. And the nation reels after a weekend of violence in Michigan and North Carolina. Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller. Show Notes: Arnold and Porter NSPM-7 Memo Bulwark Live in DC (10/8) and NYC (10/11) with Sarah, Tim and JVL are on sale now at TheBulwark.com/events.

Congressional leaders on both sides say they won’t budge as a government shutdown looms. Politico’s Sophia Cai joins to discuss what’s next — and how a shutdown could lead to mass firings across federal agencies.

Congressional leaders meet with President Trump at the White House ahead of a possible government shutdown. Former Middle East Envoy Dennis Ross reacts to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the White House and President Trump's proposal to end the war in Gaza. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how a government shutdown and potential mass layoffs could affect constituents in his district. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The weekend shows go into full damage control as the federal indictment of former FBI Director James Comey ripples across DC. Pay attention to what people are saying (this is Trump's weaponization of government against his opponents) and what they aren't (Director Comey, are you guilty of lying under oath during a Congressional hearing?) Don't miss the end of this hour as the list of "who's next" to be indicted expands to potentially include Merrick Garland who, as you'll hear, may also be guilty of perjury.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – A Congressional hearing was held in Charlotte today focusing on violent crime. And what became very clear is that the major problem with our catch-and-release style of criminal justice is the judges. Help Pete’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.comGet exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a potential government shutdown hangs in the balance, Republican strategist and Executive Vice President at Targeted Victory, Matt Gorman, discusses previous shutdowns and why no one wins in this scenario. He breaks down the White House's efforts to stop it, explaining the dynamics of why some Congressional leaders are allowing it to happen. Matt also details the fallout surrounding former Vice President Kamala Harris's book tour, as he ponders her potential political future. Later, he describes President Trump's plan to correct crime in major U.S. cities. I Wish Someone Told Me: Dana and Matt discuss the importance of keeping up with pop culture news.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is expected to propose changes to the nation's largest work visa program, with implications for healthcare staffing. A CMS pilot adding prior authorizations to traditional Medicare is facing pushback from Congressional leaders. A major medical supply manufacturer is reportedly planning a high-profile IPO next month. More on these stories in today's episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti joins Anthony Davis to discuss strategy for returning Democrats to majority government, reconnect with voters and fill the leadership vacuum needed to counter Trumpism - during this unprecedented period in political history - only on The Weekend Show. Support Our Sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar per month trial at https://shopify.com/weekend Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone's running for mayor of Miami...including Joe Carollo yet again. Steve Leidner, Conservation Chair of the Miami Sierra Club, as well as one of the Miami mayoral candidates Ken Russell, joins Billy Corben to talk about the race and the building of a trash incinerator. Plus, Elijah Manley is running for U.S. representative out of the Congressional district that houses the city of Miramar. He comes on to earn Roy's vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 1938, Miles and co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by comedian and co-host of The Bechdel Cast, Caitlin Durante, to discuss… Loser Democrat Is Already Weaponising The Kirk Shooting In The Dumbest Way, Trump Just looks Guiltier Every Time He Talks About Epstein, 9-1-1 Continues To Be Pure Madness and more! Loser Democrat Is Already Weaponising The Kirk Shooting In The Dumbest Way Trump Just looks Guiltier Every Time He Talks About Epstein First teaser for ‘9-1-1’ going to space in Season 9. 9-1-1 Continues To Be Pure Madness No, the 9-1-1 team didn't use real bees for the 'bee-nado' — but still got stung by dead ones! The ‘9-1-1’ Bee-Nado Episodes Were Gloriously Ridiculous Event TV How 9-1-1 Mastered the Art of the TV Disaster ‘9-1-1’ Season 5 First Look: Things Get Wild as Zoo Animals Roam LA During Blackout Why Do We Want to Watch the World Burn? LISTEN: Ready. Set. Flex. by Shigeto, Zelooperz, Ian MaciakSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order yesterday that paves the way for TikTok to be controlled by U.S. interests, avoiding a Congressional ban. TikTok's owner, ByteDance, has not acknowledged that this transaction is taking place. We'll parse the details we know of the plan, including who's purchasing, what it means for the app's algorithm, and more. And later, we'll learn why so much foreign investment is still flowing to the U.S.