Podcasts about congressional districts

After a marathon session on Wednesday night, Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives are poised to pass a massive tax and spending bill which President Trump has said he wants to sign on July 4. On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed their version of the bill after a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance. The bill passed by the Senate is expected to add $3.3 trillion to the federal deficit, according to the Congressional Budget Office, while making steep cuts to Medicaid benefits to help pay for trillions of dollars in tax cuts.    In Oregon, roughly 1 in 3 residents get their insurance through Medicaid. According to Oregon Health Authority’s Medicaid director Emma Sandoe, an estimated  100,000 to 200,000 Oregonians could lose their Medicaid benefits under the bill. On Wednesday, Gov. Tina Kotek and former Gov. John Kitzhaber, the architect of Oregon’s state Medicaid program, urged U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz of Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District to vote against the bill. Bentz is the sole Republican member of Oregon’s Congressional delegation and roughly 40% of the residents in his district are enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan. Democratic U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter of Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District is a pulmonary and critical care physician by training who testified against the bill on Capitol Hill and introduced amendments to it which were blocked by Republicans. She joins us to talk about the impacts of the Medicaid cuts for Oregonians and the new work and recertification requirements for Medicaid enrollees. “Think Out Loud” also made multiple attempts to request Rep. Bentz to participate in this conversation.

36:43- Congressman Mike Haridopolos, Republican representing Florida's 8th Congressional District, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the latest in the House of Representatives following the vote on Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill.” Topic: House vote 48:28- Scott Jennings, host of "The Scott Jennings Show" on the Salem Radio Network beginning July 14th, CNN contributor, and the author of the upcoming book "A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization" Topic: His new radio show, Big Beautiful Bill, and other news of the day 57:49- Hans von Spakovsky, Manager of the Heritage Foundation's Election Law Reform Initiative and Senior Legal Fellow at the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the recent buzz in the U.S. Supreme Court. Topic: Bryan Kohberger's guilty plea, other legal news of the day 1:26:58- Dr. Rebecca Grant, national security analyst based in Washington, D.C., specializing in defense and aerospace research, founder of IRIS Independent Research, and Senior Fellow at the Lexington Institute, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the effects Trump had on the recent discussions with NATO. Topic: Edan Alexander to meet with Trump, "Trump lit a fire under NATO, but more needs to be done to contain the Russia-China axis" (Fox News op ed) 1:35:38- Arthur Aidala, former Brooklyn Prosecutor, star criminal defense attorney, and host of "The Arthur Aidala Power Hour" weeknights at 6 p.m. on AM 970 The Answer, joins Joe Piscopo to dig deep into the Diddy case for a complete understanding. Topic: Sean "Diddy" Combs verdict 2:02:15- Miranda Devine, columnist for the New York Post and the author of "The Big Guy", joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the CIA review of the Trump-Russia collusion report as well as the latest with Russia. Topic: "Obama’s Trump-Russia collusion report was corrupt from start: CIA review" (New York Post op ed) 2:13:31- Gordon Chang, Asia expert, columnist, and author of "China is Going to War", joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the latest in the U.S.-China trade war and what to expect from it. Topic: Latest in the U.S.-China trade war, Chinese nationals arrested for allegedly spying on the U.S. NavySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does being a Christians affect one's public service? And what can Southern Baptists do to influence the public square? During SBC25 in Dallas, ERLC President Brent Leatherwood spoke with Ambassador designate Mark Walker, President Trump's appointee for the Office of International Religious Freedom, Congressman Nathaniel Moran from Texas, and Sen. James Lankford from Oklahoma about being a Christian in Washington, D.C.Before being named as the Ambassador designate, Mark Walker represented North Carolina's 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2015 to 2021. Congressman Nathaniel Moran serves the first district of Texas, and is one of five Republicans appointed to the Ethics Committee, the body which upholds the House Code of Official Conduct. Lastly, Senator James Lankford served four years in the US House of Representatives for central Oklahoma, until he was elected to the US Senate in 2014.

50:43- Corey Lewandowski, Trump 2024 Senior Official, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the progress made in the White House since Trump stepped back into the Oval Office and the latest status on the Big Beautiful Bill. Topic: Big Beautiful Bill, joining Trump at Alligator Alcatraz 59:16- Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the plans for tax ramifications as a result of the Big Beautiful Bill being passed and how it positively affects New Jersey. Topic: Tax ramifications of Big Beautiful Bill 1:24:49- Daniel Hoffman, Ret. CIA Senior Clandestine Services Officer and a Fox News Contributor joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the latest surrounding Israel and Syria and what to expect when Netanyahu meets with Trump. Topic: Syria and Israel, Gaza ceasefire, Netanyahu to meet with Trump 1:34:29 - Dr. Theodore Strange, Chairman of Medicine at Staten Island University Hospital and Associate Regional Physician Executive for Northwell Health, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the positive effects of napping for babies and the benefits of rest for the brain as you get older, but not a full night's sleep. Topic: How naps impact health 1:47:15- Congressman Mike Haridopolos, Republican representing Florida's 8th Congressional District, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the Big Beautiful Bill and his role as representing the Florida 8th Congressional District. Topic: House to vote on Big Beautiful Bill, Alligator Alcatraz 2:01:10- Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law Professor Emeritus, host of "The DerShow," and the author of "The Ten Big Anti-Israel Lies: And How to Refute Them with Truth" and the new book "The Preventative State.", joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the Diddy trial and the latest legal news of today. Topic: Trump's settlement with Paramount, Sean "Diddy" Combs' partial verdict, other legal news of the day 2:08:26- Michael Goodwin, Chief Political Columnist for the New York Post, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the New York Democratic Mayoral race and Mamdani’s campaign. Topic: "Cuomo remains NYC’s best shot to keep socialist Mamdani from being mayor – or the city will never be the same" (New York Post op ed)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US House Representative for Iowa’s Third Congressional Third Zach Nunn joins us for part one of our two part series.

The recent events and the ongoing challenges facing our federal government are producing urgent questions and uncertainties. In response Rep. Paul Tonko invited the public to a Town Hall on Monday, June 16th at Hudson Valley Community College. The goal of this Town Hall goal was his offer to hear the public's  concerns and thoughts on how to move forward and to ensure these voices resonate loudly in Washington. Hudson Mohawk Magazines Andrea Cunliffe brings you this on site report. Congressman Paul D. Tonko is an eighth-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New York's 20th Congressional District in the Capital Region, including the cities of Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and Saratoga Springs.

How does a busy congressman maintain peak physical condition while juggling DC politics and constant travel? In this Fitness Friday episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, I am joined by Congressman Wesley Hunt as he breaks down his unconventional approach to fitness and nutrition that keeps him razor-sharp. We dive into his extreme intermittent fasting protocol, his massive one-meal-a-day strategy, and why he never schedules breakfast meetings. Hunt also shares his strategic workout split, 10,000-steps-a-day commitment, and how he stays disciplined with his three-days-on, one-day-off lifting routine even during hectic congressional schedules. Wesley Hunt represents Congressional District 38 in Houston, Texas. A West Point graduate and former Apache helicopter pilot, Hunt served eight years in the Army before entering politics. He currently serves on the House Judiciary and Natural Resources committees. What we discuss: 20-hour intermittent fasting and one-meal-a-day protocol Eating 33-ounce steaks and whole chickens in single sittings 10,000 steps daily through strategic treadmill and walking Three-day workout split: legs, chest/triceps, back/biceps Why he avoids breakfast meetings and alcohol Thank you to our sponsor: Momentous: Shop this link and use code Jen for 20% off Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off  TruNiagen: Head over to truniagen.com and use code HUSTLE20 to get $20 off any purchase over $100. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. Bio.me: Link to daily prebiotic fiber here, code Jennifer20 for 20% off.  David: Buy 4, get the 5th free at davidprotein.com/habitsandhustle. Find more about Wesley Hunt:  Website: https://hunt.house.gov/  Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements

Budget negotiations continue at the Arizona state capitol, as a potential government shutdown looms; voting by mail in the Congressional District 7 primary will look a little different this year; a legal expert's opinion on the Supreme Court's decision, or lack thereof, over whether migrants can legally be deported to other countries; and more...

Joe Piscopo's guest host this morning is Arthur Aidala, former Brooklyn Prosecutor, star criminal defense attorney, and host of "The Arthur Aidala Power Hour" weeknights at 6 p.m. on AM 970 The Answer 39:15- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Representative for New York's 11th Congressional District, joins Guest Host Arthur Aidala to discuss their thoughts on Zohran Mamdani winning the Democratic Primary and what it will take to get Curtis Sliwa into office. Topic: Mayoral race in New York and its impact nationally, Military and Veterans Appropriations Bill 55:52- Henry 'Hank' Sheinkopf, Ph.D., President of Sheinkopf Ltd., Veteran Political & Business Consultant and Crisis Manager, joins Guest Host Arthur Aidala to discuss the New York Fiscal Crisis of the 1970s and how Zohran Mamdani will bring back another Fiscal Crisis. Topic: New York's fiscal crisis of the 1970s 1:06:10- Chief John M. Chell, Chief of the NYPD, highest ranked uniform position in the NYPD, joins Guest Host Arthur Aidala to discuss the state of crime in New York City and what Chief Chell and Mayor Adams are doing to work together to lower crime numbers and how they are continuing to move forward and not backwards. 1:18:36- Errol Louis, CNN political analyst, host of "Inside City Hall" on NY1, and a columnist for New York Magazine, joins Guest Host Arthur Aidala to discuss the New York City Mayoral Primary Election Results and what can potentially happen when November rolls around. Topic: New York primary results 1:33:00- Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, Republican representing the 15th District of the New York State Assembly, joins Guest Host Arthur Aidala to discuss how New York City is being affected by the Israel-Iranian conflict. Topic: Local impact of Israeli-Iranian conflict 1:43:37- Frank Seddio, Lawyer, District Leader, Former Kings County Judge, Former NYS Assembly, joins Guest Host Arthur Aidala to discuss the latest going on Topic: City politics 1:55:46- Mark "Oz" Geist, a member of the Annex Security Team that fought the Battle of Benghazi, Libya, from September 11 to September 12, 2012, joins Guest Host Arthur Aidala to discuss the latest buzz in the United States conflict with Iran. Topic: Latest in conflict with Iran 2:10:16- Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law Professor Emeritus, host of "The DerShow," and the author of "The Ten Big Anti-Israel Lies: And How to Refute Them with Truth" and the new book "The Preventive State.", joins Guest Host Arthur Aidala to discuss the latest on the United States stand with Israel and Iran and the effects the Jewish people would have if Zohran Mamdani gets elected as mayor. Topic: Israel, legality of the U.S. strike on IranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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For now, a cease-fire between Iran and Israel appears to be holding, following a 12 day period of fighting between the two countries that culminated in an attack on three Iranian nuclear sites by the US, and a counterattack by Iran on an American military base in Qatar. The strikes, and subsequent peace agreement, have been met with a variety of responses from American lawmakers. Is this a military victory? A violation of constitutional oversight? A failed attempt to take out a nuclear power? Congressman Michael Baumgartner joins us to discuss. Plus: how he’s feeling six months into representing the 5th Congressional District, and why he voted in favor of President Trump’s big, beautiful, bill. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/politics. Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Catharine Smith. Our producer this week is Hans Anderson. Our hosts are Scott Greenstone and Libby Denkmann. And we want to hear from you! Send us your politics questions by emailing soundpolitics@kuow.org or give us a call at 206-221-0511.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serving the 6th Congressional District of Tennessee, John Rose stopped by Memphis Morning News to talk with Ditch & Tim about his run to be the next Governor of Tennessee. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 25, 2025Will Texas and Ohio Redraw Congressional Districts Before the 2026 Midterms? For most states, redistricting is a once-a-decade event, perhaps extended by some litigation.  For Ohio and Texas, redistricting may turn into an ongoing partisan battle as both states consider interim redistricting as the midterms approach. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Brennan Center for Justice - (2024)  How Gerrymandering Tilts the 2024 Race for the House  American Democracy Minute - Ohio SOS Under Fire Again, This Time for Sabotaging the Ballot Measure Description for a Citizen-Led Redistricting CommissionOhio Capital Journal - Ohio voters reject Issue 1, leaving politicians in control over map-making processOhio Capital Journal - Ohio U.S. Congressional redistricting is on the agenda for 2025, with advocates preparing Statehouse News Bureau - Once budget is done, Ohio lawmakers will return to Congressional redistricting againTexas Public Radio - (2024) Gerrymandering gives GOP a five seat advantage in Texas, study says Texas Tribune - Texas' GOP congressional delegation meets to discuss redrawing districts ahead of midtermsTexas Tribune - Gov. Greg Abbott orders special legislative session after vetoing 26 bills Groups Taking Action:Citizens Not Politicians, Common Cause OH, Fair Maps Texas Action CommitteePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #FairMaps #EndGerrymandering #Texas #Ohio

Rep Joshua Williams announces his candidacy for the 9th Congressional District. Currently Williams represents District 44 in Columbus but feels Marcy Kaptur is vulnerable this election cycle and believes he has the support to change the seat to Republican. Derek Merrin another Republican also announced this morning despite having lost by a narrow margin to Kaptur last election. 

What's the secret to building discipline that actually sticks? In this Fitness Friday episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, Congressman Wesley Hunt shares his no-nonsense approach to developing mental toughness through daily physical challenges. We discuss why sweating every single day is non-negotiable - even if it means walking five miles on a treadmill after a steak dinner. We also explore his "just do it consistently" philosophy, the power of accomplishment psychology, and why he chooses intermittent fasting and strategic workout timing over perfection. Wesley Hunt represents Congressional District 38 in Houston, Texas. A West Point graduate and former Apache helicopter pilot with three master's degrees from Cornell, Hunt served eight years in the Army before entering politics. He recently interviewed for Secretary of Defense and continues to serve on the House Judiciary and Natural Resources committees. What we discuss: The "sweat every day" rule for building discipline Why consistency beats perfection in fitness routines Using superficial goals (beach body) as legitimate motivation Michael Jordan's self-motivation mind tricks One meal a day strategy for busy travel schedules Working out between noon and 4 PM vs. morning routines Thank you to our sponsor: Momentous: Shop this link and use code Jen for 20% off Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off  TruNiagen: Head over to truniagen.com and use code HUSTLE20 to get $20 off any purchase over $100. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. Bio.me: Link to daily prebiotic fiber here, code Jennifer20 for 20% off.  David: Buy 4, get the 5th free at davidprotein.com/habitsandhustle. Find more about Wesley Hunt:  Website: https://hunt.house.gov/  Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements

This week, Virginia Democrats went to the polls for primaries, choosing state Senator Ghazala Hashmi as their candidate for Lieutenant Governor this fall. Sen. Hashmi joined the show to discuss her primary win, what it means for Northern Virginia residents, and how she will approach November's general election, where she will face Republican radio talk show host John Reid.Virginia voters selected Jay Jones as the Democratic nominee for Attorney General; he'll go up against incumbent Republican Jason Miyares in November. WAMU's Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel got behind the mic to break down the results. Plus, she set the stage for the widely-anticipated governor's race in the fall. Margaret also previewed the Democratic firehouse primary set for later this month to fill Virginia's 11th Congressional District seat after the death of longtime Congressman Gerry Connolly.The D.C. Council is deep into budget hearings, with hundreds of residents coming out to express their views on proposed cuts, the deal to build a new football stadium, and a pitch to repeal the tipped minimum wage increase. Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen joined Kojo and Tom to discuss his priorities in a tight budget year. Plus, Allen weighs in on D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's push for stricter youth curfew laws.The bill calls for an 11 p.m. citywide summer curfew for 17-year-olds or younger. Currently, the curfew starts at midnight and applies to those 16 or younger. The proposal also would allow D.C. police to create special zones where the curfew could be set as early as 7 p.m. for 15 consecutive days. However, Councilmember Allen questioned the strategy."Are we pulling away MPD resources to go enforce a curfew that we need them in other places,?" he asked.Allen also said a tougher curfew shouldn't be passed as emergency legislation and without public hearings. The Council is expected to consider it early next month.Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

#podcast #politics #progressives #workingclass #Michigan #Democrats #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #DonovanMcKinney #Fascism #Democracy #ShriThanedar #Primary #2026Election #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for June 20, 2025. Michigan Democratic State Rep. Donovan McKinney is challenging incumbent Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar in Michigan's 13 Congressional District primary next year. McKinney's challenge is part of the overall fight for the future of the Democratic Party. Some 62% of Democrats in a recent poll said the party needs new leaders. Donovan McKinney is trying to do just that by pushing a true, populist, progressive, working class agenda against Thanedar's agenda of just enriching himself. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Donavan McKinney gets endorsement of Bernie Sanders in effort to primary Shri Thanedar." By Jon King of Michigan Advance "Progressive Democrats target 70-year-old incumbent with a primary challenge." By Russell Payne of Salon

In this week's episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with Congressman Greg Landsman who represents Ohio's 1st Congressional District. Landsman is a member of the New Democrat Coalition and co-host of the new podcast, The Fly-In. They talk about the effects of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that passed the House by one vote - highlighting the massive unpopular cut to health care and food assistance programs that the legislation would slash to pay for tax cuts for the super-wealthy. Landsman shares what Democrats can do to help their constituents better understand legislation, as well as how he has prioritized government transparency and efforts like preventing members of Congress from trading stocks as part of his work to restore  trust in government. Tune in to learn why Greg Landsman believes Democrats should be tough not mean and his work to lead a proactive Democratic agenda that can deliver for the American people. IN THIS EPISODE:  • [01:43] Congressman Greg Landsman walks us through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. • [04:20] Outlining vital aspects of the bill, and how to speak about it with constituents. • [05:45] Greg's thoughts on government effectiveness, transparency, and accountability. • [09:19] Why government reform needs to happen across both aisles. • [12:05] Bipartisan compromise, and why such collaboration is more unusual than common. • [16:25] What Democrats need to do to win back control and change the current trajectory. • [20:35] Walking the line between toughness, decency, and getting things done. • [23:54] Why authenticity matters more than ever in 2025. • [24:54] How the Congressman got into politics, and the ins and outs of The Fly-In podcast.

48:33- Dr. Rebecca Grant, national security analyst based in Washington, D.C. Specializing in defense and aerospace research, founder of IRIS Independent Research, and Senior Fellow at the Lexington Institute, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the latest buzz surrounding the Israel-Iran conflict. Topic: Latest in Israel-Iran conflict 1:09:42- Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again", joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the cons that can come if congress does agree to a remittance tax. Topic: Why Congress should say no to a remittance tax 1:23:00- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Representative for New York's 11th Congressional District, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss providing relief for her district and making sure that the hard money people make and the taxes being payed will not be going to help illegal immigrants. Topic: Brad Lander's arrest, SALT deduction 1:47:01- Miranda Devine, columnist for the New York Post and the author of "The Big Guy", joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the wage growth for Blue-collar workers under the Trump Administration which has been the largest increase in almost 60 years. Topic: "Blue-collar wage growth under Trump sees largest increase in nearly 60 years, Treasury sec reveals on Pod Force One" (New York Post op ed) 1:59:43- Michael Goodwin, Chief Political Columnist for the New York Post, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the latest in the NYC Mayoral election, breaking down each candidate. Topic: "Cuomo should thank Mamdani for making him look like the safe, stable choice for NYC mayor" (New York Post op ed) 2:16:37- Dr. Louis Stimmel, Chiropractic Physician, Anonymous Living Kidney Donor Recipient and Karen Reardon, the wife of Chris Reardon, who needs a kidney transplant Topic: Becoming a living kidney donor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early voting begins June 18 in the only federal race this year in Arizona. An election to fill the seat of the late U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva is underway in Arizona's Congressional District 7. The race in southern Arizona has produced competitive primaries on both the Republican and Democratic sides, but most of the attention has been focused on three of the five Democrats seeking their party's nod. This week on The Gaggle, a weekly politics podcast, we break down the pros and cons of all the candidates on the ballot and explore how the race is shaping up so far. Email us! thegaggle@arizonarepublic.com Leave us a voicemail: 602-444-0804 Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Guests: ⁠⁠Laura Gersony Host: ⁠⁠⁠Mary Jo Pitzl⁠⁠⁠ Producer: ⁠⁠⁠Amanda Luberto⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KCUR hosted a town hall in Belton, Missouri, with Republican U.S. Rep. Mark Alford of the 4th Congressional District. He answered questions from constituents about what's happening in Washington — including the Trump administration's immigration policies and tariffs, recent protests, and violence against lawmakers.

In this episode of The Electorette, Amanda Edwards, candidate for Texas's 18th Congressional District, joins host Jennifer Taylor-Skinner for a powerful conversation about legacy, leadership, and what it means to truly serve. A native of Houston's 18th District, Edwards shares her deep personal ties to the community and reflects on the seat's profound history—once held by trailblazers like Barbara Jordan and Sheila Jackson Lee. Edwards discusses the impact of Governor Greg Abbott's delay in calling a special election, which has left nearly 800,000 residents without representation during a time of crisis. From federal budget cuts to hurricane preparedness, she outlines why this moment demands urgent, community-centered leadership. The conversation also delves into the disconnect between elected officials and constituents, with Edwards highlighting her commitment to restoring trust and accountability. She shares personal stories—like her father's battle with cancer and her post-Harvey recovery work—and lays out her vision for building policies that support education, economic opportunity, and reproductive justice. Edwards makes a compelling case for re-engaging disillusioned voters and ensuring that representation is not just symbolic, but truly transformative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert and Jazmin are joined by Nicholas Hazelett this week to talk about Democratic organizing in Eastern Kentucky. Before that, they discuss two new candidates in the 6th Congressional District as well as updates about Kentucky's two largest school districts.

Donald Trump's presidency has been a busy time for Democratic attorneys general across the country.  President Trump started his term with a flurry of executive orders. In response, many state attorneys general, often working together, filed their own barrage of federal lawsuits to put the brakes on what the president is trying to do.  In January, 22 states and the District of Columbia challenged an executive order to freeze federal funding. In February, attorneys general from three states, including Minnesota, sued to stop a presidential order that would have restricted health care for transgender youth. In April, a dozen states sued to halt many of the tariffs that President Trump imposed without approval from Congress.  And on Tuesday, California state officials continued to push back on President Trump's decision to deploy Marines and state National Guard troops to immigration protests in Los Angeles. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison about why he thinks President Trump is stepping over the legal limits of the constitution. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin joins them later in the hour. Guests: Keith Ellison has served as Minnesota's attorney general since January 2019. Before that, he spent 12 years representing Minnesota's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Matthew Platkin was appointed as New Jersey's attorney general in 2022. He has also worked in private practice and served as chief counsel to New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.     

Rep. Jeff Hurd (R, CO-3) joins Dan to discuss the ongoing fiery L.A. anti-ICE riots and the status of President Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' and its implications for constituents in his 3rd Congressional District.

Congressman Jamie Raskin represents Maryland's 8th Congressional District. He is the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. he was the lead impeachment manager in Donald Trump's second impeachment trial and served on the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. Prior to his time in Congress, he was a three-term State Senator in Maryland, and was also a professor of constitutional law at American University's Washington College of Law for more than 25 years. He has authored several books, including the Washington Post best-seller Overruling Democracy: The Supreme Court versus the American People, the highly-acclaimed We the Students: Supreme Court Cases For and About America's Students, and the New York Times #1 best-seller Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth and the Trials of American Democracy. The congressman and I discuss the Trump/Musk break-up, the House's Big Ugly Bill, the rise in antisemitic rhetoric and hate crimes, and his awesome "BiPAWtisan" Bark Act, which helps animal shelters receive donations for dog and cat food, leashes, blankets and other items. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:The very public breakup of Donald Trump and Elon Musk is a great example of the dangers our country faces when big decisions are made by impulsive, egotistical billionaires: https://www.wsj.com/politics/elon-musk-trump-fight-gop-bill-c2e0be66?mod=WSJ_home_mediumtopper_pos_1State Rep. Jolanda Jones has announced a run for the U.S. House seat representing Houston's 18th Congressional District: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/06/05/jolanda-jones-sylvester-turner-congress-texas-legislature/In spite of billions spend in a militarized effort to repel and round up undocumented migrants, Texas will once again pass on requiring businesses to verify the citizenship of their new hires: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/06/05/texas-e-verify-requirements-immigration/...A migrant woman charged with a Trump-trumped-up charge of trespassing on a military zone has been acquitted of that charge, in its first courtroom trial: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/06/05/texas-el-paso-trial-immigration-military-zone/We're continuing to follow the Tarrant County redistricting story, including a deep dive later today on our In Progress podcast: https://progresstexas.org/blog/racist-republicans-can%E2%80%99t-win-without-changing-rulesWe look forward to celebrating our 15th anniversary! Join us for a celebratory gathering in Dallas on Monday June 9: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/2025anniversary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Rich talks with Congressman Burgess Owens (R-UT) to break down his “big, beautiful bill” aimed at reshaping the future of the 4th Congressional District and the country. He's then joined by Mandy Gunasekara, former EPA Chief of Staff, who discusses growing concerns over President Biden's cognitive health and what it means for national leadership. Finally, Ammon Blair, Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, explains why the National Guard remains the backbone of effective border security and immigration policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we talk with Amanda Edwards who is running for Texas 18th Congressional District. We also reflect on how a President of the United States can continue or show his incompetence by spreading utter nonsense and conspiratorial lies. 

Today we talk with Amanda Edwards who is running for Texas 18th Congressional District. WE also reflect on how a President of the United States can continue or show his incompetence by spreading utter nonsense and conspiratorial lies. 

Just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill – a massive tax and budget package. If this bill ultimately becomes law, it will – among other things – force deep cuts to safety net programs, especially Medicaid and nutrition assistance.One of the members of Congress who voted no on the bill was Representative Andrea Salinas, who represents Oregon's 6th Congressional District.We spoke with Representative Salinas about what the budget reconciliation bill would mean for Oregonians and the people of this country.

Joe Piscopo's Guest Host this morning is Liz Peek, a Former partner of a major Wall Street firm, Wertheim and Company, and a current Fox News Business Analyst. 50:28- Rich Lowry, Editor of the National Review and the author of "The Case for Nationalism," joins guest host Liz Peek as they discuss how Trump’s win in the election has ended the woke left’s “frenzy” even though it is inevitable that the Democrats will win an election again sometime in the future. Topic: "The woke left’s frenzy is over — it will never recover from Donald Trump" (Fox News op ed) 59:58 - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Representative for New York's 11th Congressional District, joins guest host Liz Peek to discuss Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” which is currently in the Senate with the hope of being completed by July 4th, so the economic benefits can take effect. Topic: "Big, Beautiful Bill," pharmaceutical tariffs 1:12:13- Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser, and the author of "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again" Topic: Federal court blocking Trump from imposing tariffs 1:25:42- Dr. Betsy McCaughey, New York Post columnist, former Lt. Gov. of NY State, Chairwoman and founder of the Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths Topic: Sneak victory of the Trump administration could be because of RFK Jr. 2:03:00- Hans von Spakovsky, Manager of the Heritage Foundation's Election Law Reform Initiative and Senior Legal Fellow at the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, joins guest host Liz Peek to discuss the Federal Court going above its power to block Trump from imposing tariffs. Topic: Federal court blocking Trump from imposing tariffs, other legal news of the day 2:14:01- Dr. Steve Turley, internationally recognized scholar, speaker, and author of "Fight!: How Trump and the MAGA Movement are Changing the World" Topic: Trump's dealings with Putin and the Middle East, other news from the Trump administration See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deja Foxx was raised by a single mom in Tucson, Arizona. As a free lunch kid in public schools, her family relied on SNAP benefits, Section 8 housing, and Medicaid to make ends meet. Having experienced homelessness because of her mother's struggles with substance abuse, she balanced high school classes with long nights working at a gas station. Deja found her first fight advocating for better sex education in Tucson schools where she organized a campaign of student storytellers, delivering a win for tens of thousands of students who until then had been learning a curriculum last updated in the 1980s. She later went viral for confronting then-Senator Jeff Flake after he voted to strip her and millions of other women of their access to essential birth control funding. Teen Vogue selected her as a member of their 21 Under 21 class of 2018, and Forbes named her to the 30 under 30 list in 2024. She also received Planned Parenthood's Catalyst for Change Award, a United Nations Global Impact Award, the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award, Gloria Steinem's Woman of Vision Award, and a Global Citizen Prize all before turning 25. After graduating from Columbia University as the first in her family to receive a college degree, Deja moved back to Tucson to continue the fight for women, youth, and underserved communities in the heart of Southern Arizona. On April 2, 2025 Deja announced her candidacy to become the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress, running in the open seat in Arizona's 7th Congressional District. And she's with me in THE BACK ROOM discussing her campaign. Got somethin' to say? ! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance President Trump's massive $3 trillion budget bill to the U.S. Senate. One of its most controversial parts is the plan to reduce federal spending on Medicaid by nearly $700 billion over a decade. Today we're talking with U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter, who represents Oregon's 3rd Congressional District and is a physician and member of the Democratic Doctors Caucus. She voted no on the bill and has been outspoken about the ways these cuts to Medicaid will affect daily life for hundreds of thousands of Oregonians.  Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. If you enjoyed the interview with Stacey Hoshimiya, the director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Portland State University, learn more below: Free tickets to the 2025 Invent Oregon Finals - June 27th at University of Portland Intake form for becoming a mentor for the students: Get Involved: Support the Next Generation of Innovators! Learn more about the sponsors of this May 28th episode: Veganizer PDX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A plea for critical thinking. Might we make socialism a word we are frightened of once again? Senator Bernie Sanders' (I-VT) recent comments equating President Trump to Adolf Hitler. Producer David Doll and Seth discuss the Democratic primary debate in Arizona's 7th Congressional District to replace the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D). Listener call-in commentary on Sanders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In my interview with Tim Myers, we discuss his 2026 run for Congress in California's 41st Congressional District. He shared how his background as a musician has shaped his perspective, and he talked about what it's like to transition from the music industry into politics. Tim outlined his key priorities if elected, and vision for public service.

Congressman Jim Jordan, who represents Ohio's 4th Congressional District and serves as House Judiciary Committee Chairman, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the breaking news of President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis, and the alarming implications of what appears to be a coverup by both the White House and Democratic leadership. Jordan also shared updates on Trump's "big, beautiful" bill and the latest House GOP budget, emphasizing the urgency of wrapping up negotiations. He reiterated why cutting taxes remains a core Republican principle as the legislative clock winds down. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who represents Louisiana's 1st Congressional District and is the author of Back in the Game: One Gunman, Countless Heroes, and the Fight for My Life, joined The Guy Benson Show today for a wide-ranging conversation live from AFP's Freedom Embassy. Scalise pushed back on media claims that Trump's reconciliation bill is "dead," pointing to continued votes and deal-making in the House. He also defended Trump's tax cuts, arguing they don't benefit the wealthy but instead protect working Americans, and made clear that Medicare reforms would only impact those who are able to work but choose not to. Scalise said Democrats are once again revealing their true colors by rooting for tax hikes on everyday Americans, while Republicans fight to ease that burden. Listen to the full interview with Leader Scalise at the link below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Beekeeping Today Podcast, Jeff and Becky welcome U.S. Representative Jim Himes of Connecticut's 4th Congressional District for a lively and inspiring conversation—not about politics, but about bees. A hobbyist beekeeper with a deep passion for the craft, Jim shares how he got started, the joys of hive management, and why working bees is his favorite antidote to the stress of congressional life. From extracting honey to navigating Varroa mites and splits, Jim discusses his apiary in suburban Connecticut, seasonal nectar flows, and how beekeeping has awakened his awareness of pollinators and bloom cycles. He reflects on the challenges facing bees today—from pesticides to USDA research cutbacks—and shares his perspective on sustainability and agricultural innovation. Listeners will enjoy stories from Jim's own bee yard, including an unforgettable confectioners' sugar mishap involving his wife. He also talks about how sharing honey in Congress creates unexpected moments of camaraderie. Whether you keep one hive or a hundred, this conversation highlights the common ground found in beekeeping—across fences, party lines, and hive boxes. Websites from the episode and others we recommend: Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org The National Honey Board: https://honey.com Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com   Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC     ______________ Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  Thanks to Bee Smart Designs as a sponsor of this podcast! Bee Smart Designs is the creator of innovative, modular and interchangeable hive systems made in the USA using recycled and American sourced materials. Bee Smart Designs - Simply better beekeeping for the modern beekeeper.   Thanks to Dalan who is dedicated to providing transformative animal health solutions to support a more sustainable future. Dalan's vaccination against American Foulbrood (AFB) is a game changer. Vaccinated queens protect newly hatched honeybee larvae against AFB using the new Dalan vaccine. Created for queen producers and other beekeepers wanting to produce AFB free queens.  Retailers offering vaccinated queens and packages:  https://dalan.com/order-vaccinated-queens/   More information on the vaccine: https://dalan.com/media-publications/ Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about their line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott. Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit's unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.On this episode they discuss the upcoming 2025 election and how it's bound to change the landscape of Detroit. They take a look at the mayoral, Congressional District 13, and city council races and how identity politics intersects with substantive policy positions. Overall, the question remains which candidates will represent neighborhood interests, serve as effective checks on executive power, and govern with integrity.For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Congressman Chip Roy , representative for Texas' 21th Congressional District, joined Guy Benson at the top of Friday's show hours after voting no on the latest house budget bill. Roy explains what it will take for him to change his mind and eventually get the budget passed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we're joined by powerhouse voices from Utah's political leadership. Congressman Mike Kennedy—a practicing physician, licensed attorney, and business owner—discusses his recent visit to El Salvador's high-security prison, his legislation to strengthen Medicaid integrity, and efforts to crack down on repeat felons who reenter the U.S. illegally. Then, Marine Corps veteran and VetComm CEO Kate Monroe shares her plan to combat veteran homelessness through transitional basecamps and weighs in on President Trump's proposal to establish a national center for homeless vets. Finally, U.S. Senator John Curtis reflects on the importance of listening in his maiden Senate floor speech, highlights Utah's leadership in energy innovation, and discusses his bipartisan forest management bill. Plus, don't miss Kiley's Corner, where she dives into the wild story of international gamblers who bought 25 million lottery tickets and won $95 million in Texas. It's an episode you won't want to miss!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guest:Congressman Mike Kennedy, M.D., represents Utah's 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Elected in November 2024, he assumed office in January 2025. Kennedy brings a diverse professional background as a practicing family physician, licensed attorney, and experienced legislator.Kennedy has practiced as a family physician in Lindon, Utah, with Premier Family Medical Group. He has also volunteered at the Provo Volunteer Care Clinic, providing free medical care to uninsured Utah residents.Kennedy's political journey began in the Utah House of Representatives, where he served from 2013 to 2019. He then served in the Utah State Senate from 2021 to 2025. In 2018, he ran for the U.S. Senate, winning the Utah Republican Party's convention vote but losing the primary to Mitt Romney.In 2024, Kennedy won the Republican nomination for Utah's 3rd Congressional District and subsequently defeated his Democratic opponent in the general election. He was sworn into Congress in January 2025.In Congress, Kennedy serves on several key committees, including the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.-Kate Monroe was born in Northern California. After High School, she attended Corban University. She decided fairly quickly that she needed a bigger challenge. This need for a challenge led her to pursue going into the military.She made the tough choice to go into the Marine Corps. While serving her country she was injured many times and is a 90% disabled veteran. Kate says the “Marine Corps set her up for a successful life and career.”She says that when people speak with her especially in business, when she says she was a Marine, she can leverage that and it changes the minds of those that she deals with.The entrepreneurial spirit that Kate possesses she would say she got from her father. She has owned many businesses in various vertical market areas from lending, to sales coaching, her own car dealership, and real estate coaching.Kate Had a long tenure in the Automotive business. She climbed up to the GM level and had success in both sales management and the financial aspects of the auto industry. She then became a licensed realtor in the state of Ca, so that she could switch lanes and try her hand in Time Share sales.She was the Rookie of the year for the world for Wyndham. She was then the fastest promoted Director of Sales in the history of the company. She was a strong leader in that industry as well. She learned how to motivate, train and lead others in a high stress high volume sales environment.This year alone Kate is launching two major ventures. The first is to help veterans get the disability rating they deserve. She has a mission to get a million rated. Next is her Realtor Rehab coaching course and reality TV show set for production in June 2021.Bottomline, Kate is a fierce woman with a drive to help others succeed as she has! Her mission is to ensure that she can impart her success onto you. If you need a coach to take your idea or career to the next level, she is your best choice.-In the United States Senate, John R. Curtis proudly represents the citizens of Utah, embodying the pioneer values that shaped the state into an extraordinary place to live, work, and thrive.For Senator Curtis, results matter. Guided by America's founding principles, he tackles tough issues with innovative approaches, inviting all to the higher ground of common ground. He believes that big ideas, innovation, and consensus can drive transformational change. Senator Curtis is dedicated to crafting principle-centered policies and achieving real results for Utah and America. He leads critical conversations, convenes thoughtful leaders, fosters inclusive collaboration, develops sustainable solutions, and provides a vision of what is possible.During his seven years representing Utah's Third Congressional District, then-Representative Curtis passed 28 pieces of legislation into law. His accomplishments include better public land management, combating human trafficking, reducing burdensome regulations on small businesses, and more. He founded the Conservative Climate Caucus and was ranked by the nonpartisan Center for Effective Lawmaking as the 5th most effective Republican member of Congress. In 2023, his office earned recognition as the best in Congress for constituent accountability and accessibility.Senator Curtis has built an international reputation for advancing American energy solutions that unleash U.S. clean fuels, strengthen the economy, enhance national security, ensure energy independence, and reduce global emissions simultaneously. He believes America must not only achieve energy independence but lead as an energy-dominant nation. Beyond energy, the Senator prioritizes strategic policies addressing China, fiscal responsibility, and solutions for broken social programs.Before his time in Congress, Senator Curtis was a small business owner and a proven problem solver. He served as Mayor of Provo City for eight years, earning a 94% approval rating and being named the “Top Elected Official on Social Media” in 2015. His leadership was recognized with awards such as the Silicon Slopes Community Hero, UVU's Civic Innovator Award, and Utah Valley Magazine's Person of the Year.Senator Curtis has been married to his wife, Sue, for 42 years. Together, they have six children and 17 grandchildren. Their family motto, “In Unity There is Strength,” continues to guide how he serves, works, and lives. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Congressman Eric Burlison, Missouri 7th Congressional District joins to talk about the reconciliation bill and the budget bill.

In the final hour of the week Marc and Kim are joined by Congressman Eric Burlison, Missouri 7th Congressional District to talk about the reconciliation bill and the budget bill. Reid Rasner, Wyoming Entrepreneur talks about his $47.45 billion bid to acquire TikTok and move its headquarters to his home state. Plus comments from President Trump on Comey social media post and the Supreme Court on birthright citizenship

Today on the Marc Cox Morning Show; Missouri Senator with District 26 Ben Brown joins the show to talk about the end of the legislative session, it ending early and the previous question. Jim Carafano, Heritage Foundation National Security and Foreign Policy joins the show to talk about President Trump finishing up his trip to the Middle East and what he has taught us. Missouri State Senator for District 23, Adam Schnelting joins to talk us through why he submitted the PQ and more. Congressman Eric Burlison, Missouri 7th Congressional District to talk about the reconciliation bill and the budget bill. Reid Rasner, Wyoming Entrepreneur talks about his $47.45 billion bid to acquire TikTok and move its headquarters to his home state. Plus James Comey under investigation after social media post threatens Trump. Georgia abortion law is keeping brain dead woman alive and where not to take a woman on a first date.

WMAL GUEST: REP. TROY NEHLS (Former Sheriff of Fort Bend County, Now Representing the 22nd Congressional District of Texas) WEBSITE: Nehls.House.gov SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/RepTroyNehls Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: wmal.com/oconnor-company Episode: Thursday, May 15, 2025 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Jared Moskowitz: Pro-Israel, Proudly Jewish, and Unapologetically Honest | Behind the Bima

This week Robert and Jazmin discuss the entrance of Cherlynn Stevenson in Congressional District 6, as well as two Louisville stories which form a parable about openness in government.

We're delighted to be joined by Rep. Morgan McGarvey, who has represented Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District since 2023. He spoke to us about the budget process, practical ways to care for veterans, and pushing back against the Trump administration. Plus, outside of politics, he shares a truly unique life experience. Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.