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Episode 295-Bang and Bong… You just got Both Also Available OnSearchable Podcast Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode Transcript Page – 1 – of 12 Gun Lawyer Transcript – Episode 295 SUMMARY KEYWORDS Supreme Court ruling, Second Amendment, marijuana prohibition, gun rights, NRA, ACLU, Justice Thomas, Commerce Clause, firearm regulation, self-defense, Bruen framework, gun violence, international gun laws, warning shots, New Jersey gun law. SPEAKERS Teddy Nappen, Evan Nappen, Speaker 2 Evan Nappen 00:17 I’m Evan Nappen. Evan Nappen 00:19 And I’m Teddy Nappen. Evan Nappen 00:21 And welcome to Gun Lawyer. Well, just now we just got word of the Supreme Court handing down the ruling in the Hemani case, and this is really quite a startling win. (https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-1234_g2bh.pdf) Not necessarily because it was a win, but because it was a unanimous win! What we have is the U.S. Supreme Court in a nine to zero opinion essentially determining the unconstitutionality of marijuana creating a gun prohibitor under federal law. So, for these years you’ve had issues, and we’ve talked about it on the show, where folks that had even a medical marijuana weed card, or they used, or they had any kind of history of prior possession/conviction for misdemeanor marijuana. All that has caused just a lot of folks to not be able to exercise their Second Amendment rights. In the past, we actually coined the term from the show, “Bang or Bong, you can’t have both”. Because of how they, they being the Government, how the Government was interpreting this. To the degree where federal dealers were issued memoranda from ATF telling them that they could not sell to these folks that admitted to using all this regarding marijuana and laid out this as enforceable prohibition. Evan Nappen 02:15 And by the way, this is also the thing that Hunter Biden was prosecuted for. Hunter Biden’s gun case is essentially this issue as well. So, we’re happy to say, and not necessarily for any reason because of Hunter Biden, but because it is a win for the Second Amendment. To see a unanimous decision. Let that sink in, folks. Every judge on the Supreme Court agreeing with an enforcement of the Second Amendment. Just that alone, regardless of the issue, is really great to see. Just that. Here there were interesting bed fellows, as they say. We had the lawsuit challenge, etc., the legal action, joined the NRA and the ACLU on the same side. So, we had both the NRA and the ACLU on the same side arguing for this. To not prohibit individuals from Second Amendment rights. So, this is very significant, and it’s interesting. Page – 2 – of 12 Evan Nappen 03:39 Judge Gorsuch delivered the opinion of the Court. In the facts of this case, Hemani used marijuana a few times a week, and because of that the Government claimed that he’s automatically banned from possessing a firearm under federal law. And because Hemani admitted that he owns a gun, despite the ban, the Government was now seeking to prosecute him. To imprison him for up to 15 years and disarm him for life. This case here posed that question, whether the Government’s prosecution of Hemani is consistent with the Second Amendment. A unanimous decision found that it was not consistent with the Second Amendment. So, Teddy, what do you think about this decision? Teddy Nappen 04:40 Well, for me, as soon as this case came out, I had to look. What did Judge Thomas say? Because he’s the funniest of them all. Evan Nappen 04:49 Well, that’s true. Teddy Nappen 04:50 I had to go right to his opinion. And of course, Justice Thomas, being the greatest justice to have ever lived, and the fact that he is an originalist to perfection. Of course, he said we did not go far enough! Particularly, and I love how he writes this. “I agree with the Court that 922(g)(3) violates the Second Amendment as applied to respondent Ali Hemani, and I join it’s opinion in full. I write separately to call attention to another issue: As a matter of both original meaning and this Court’s precedents . . .” It appears to exceed Congressional enumerated power and regulate interstate commerce. He attacks the commerce clause throughout this. He even highlights the fact that the Government, if the firearms possession by the drug user had previously traveled through interstate commerce, the commerce clause does not authorize Congress to regulate or ban possession of any item that has ever been offered for sale or cross state lines. He cites Alderman. His dissent is on the denial of certiorari, where this conversion of congressional authority under the commerce clause to a general police power is sort retained by the states. Evan Nappen 06:12 You see, this is really important, Teddy. Because what Judge Thomas is doing there is he’s going beyond. He’s looking at the power grab, the overreach of the power of interstate commerce. And ever since the expansion of that Wickard versus Filburn. (https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/317/111/) Ever since the expansion of that, it basically empowered the Government, the federal Government, to do anything it wants, as long as they can make some tenuous argument that it somehow affects interstate commerce. And I’m really glad to see that he’s out there, at least as a voice trying to pull back that insane power grab that occurred back under Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Teddy Nappen 06:58 As you’re reading through his opinion, too, he takes a bat directly to the congressional authority. He bashes the commerce clause directly of how. How is it that something travels, like, how does that fall Page – 3 – of 12 under interstate commerce when it’s not traveling between the states? He is going at it hard, outlining each bit case by case, showing the abuse by it. He even highlights how, I love this line, the gun possession statute issues in Lopez is not a regulation of economic activity, but a law to combat “crime and violence”, even at the local level. Literally calls it out. How is this economic activity when you’re just doing this for regulating crime? Evan Nappen 07:48 Oh yeah. Well, you know, in the decision, this is very interesting, they, they being the Court, outline their ruling, and why. And I think you’ll find it very interesting here, where they talk about that Mr. Hemani. He admitted his use of marijuana, and he knowingly possessed the gun in his home, being an “unlawful user of the substance”. And if you look at that, it seems to fit exactly what the law is prohibiting. And what the actual holding of the Supreme Court held that the Government’s prosecution of Hermani under 922 unlawful user provision is inconsistent with the Second Amendment. And here in the holding it actually says the Second Amendment protects the rights of all Americans, but they had that in quotes to keep and bear firearms for self-defense. So, there’s even an affirmation of the right to self-defense. They are citing Heller with that. Evan Nappen 09:15 Though, like most individual rights, it has its limits to determine when the Government infringes on the Second Amendment. The court begins by asking whether the amendment’s terms cover the conduct in question. If so, the Constitution presumptively protects it. That’s citing Bruen. To overcome the presumption, the Government bears the burden. The Government bears the burden of showing its regulatory efforts are consistent with the nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation. That is the test, and the burden is on the Government to have to show it. The Government need not point to a historical twin or precise historical precursor that’s from Rahimi, that’s the Rahimi case. Instead, the appropriate analysis involves considering whether the challenged regulation is consistent with the principles that underpin our regulatory tradition. The government may reason by analogy. This is where the battle comes in, in our fight for our Second Amendment rights Evan Nappen 10:35 Now, it says further, the Government accepts this framework, and they proceeded to argue from it. So, this is very exciting in terms of the test being applied. The court looking at the Government’s argument of traditional habitual drunkards losing their rights, and the court, through the opinion, just absolutely distinguishes between this marijuana ban and historical precedent concerning habitual drunkards. Then they also put into play about the decision being narrow. And here’s where, Teddy, what you just said about Justice Thomas, he wants it to be broad. But the decision itself says it’s narrow. It does not address efforts to ban addicts or those presently intoxicated from possessing a firearm. Then it also talks about whether individuals convicted of felonies could be prosecuted. So, they tried to contain it narrowly. But if you step back and just look at the big picture in regards to a nine to zero opinion on a gun rights issue, that to me is probably the most outstanding thing about it. We got the whole Court on board. Page – 4 – of 12 Teddy Nappen 12:21 I will say, if you go to Jackson’s “concurrent opinion”, she doesn’t even talk about the case. She literally spends the entire thing bashing Bruen. I was reading through it, and she literally just spends the entire thing in full. She says I write to emphasize my scrutiny. The court applies to the, we adopted Bruen be his “history and tradition metric”, which more rational way of assessing the Constituent’s regulations. Bruen is unworkable, and it creates such a vulnerability of inconsistent, arbitrary application. Oh, like most gun laws? Evan Nappen 13:01 Yeah. Well, keep in mind the politics here. She’s purposely trying to attack Thomas over Bruen. And yet, what she can’t stand is that she’s ruling in favor of the Second Amendment. But in so doing, it means that Bruen is being empowered here. She’s like the computer on Star Trek. She’s going to explode that it’s now affecting the issue of marijuana, and the ACLU is on this side. Yet, how could she actually use, you know, Thomas’s brilliance here, even though it’s what she believes is the right thing to do, but can’t give credit. So, it’s like, you know, she’s just exploding over it. But she still has to side with the full unanimous majority, and that’s why it is that astounding. Because even a justice like her, who is so blatantly politically and hardly viewed as an educated jurist here by comparison to so many of the others on the Court. This is what you see happen. So, it’s pretty good there. Evan Nappen 15:19 Like applying the Constitution instead of, “It’s a living document”, which it isn’t, and start applying that whole. Teddy Nappen 15:41 Fine, just no, just no, fine, fine. No 19th Amendment, got it. Like it’s so ridiculous. So, they only apply it when they choose to. Evan Nappen 15:53 Hey, but even with all that said. It was still nine to zero, in favor of 2A. So, for that we can be happy to see. And of course, we’re now waiting for Wolford, and that is a “sensitive places” decision, which should also be very interesting on how they rule on “sensitive places”. Teddy Nappen 16:14 Do you remember the commemorative for the Heller? The revolver they did. Evan Nappen 16:19 Yes, I have one. Teddy Nappen 16:21 I want, whoever is the top AR maker, I want them to do a commemorative to the case when we finally get the constitutionality on the assault weapon ban, and finally getting those removed. That would be awesome. Like, just seeing that. Who do you think would be making that? Page – 5 – of 12 Evan Nappen 16:39 Yeah, I’m sure there’ll be all kinds of guns. Well, you know, that’s funny. You know I have that Smith & Wesson when Heller came out. Teddy Nappen 16:47 Yeah. Evan Nappen 16:47 And Smith did a limited run of the 38 J-frame Smith and Wessons, and they are engraved on the side with the Heller decision and scales and all. It’s a pretty cool gun, and they came out with it pretty fast, right after the Heller decision. But I actually got Dick Heller himself, the Heller of the Heller decision, to sign the gun. So, I have a Heller commemorative Smith signed by Heller himself. Teddy Nappen 17:23 Don’t you have one for McDonald too, as well? I could have sworn there was a commemorative for that also. Evan Nappen 17:30 Yeah, yeah. I do, yeah. McDonald. But I also have a very collectible commemorative knife, Teddy. It’s a full kitchen knife, and it’s actually signed by Bobbitt. Remember the Bobbitt case? I have a knife that is signed by John Bobbitt there. And what he wrote on the knife, in addition to his name, he wrote “always sleep on your stomach”. Pretty good. Always sleep on your stomach, you know. Signed by Bobbitt. So, it’s a big kitchen butcher-style knife, a big chef’s knife. It’s definitely a great collectible. Teddy Nappen 18:18 I wanted him to write “Mr. Happy Went Missing” from the Weird Al. Mr. Happy. Evan Nappen 18:33 But he wrote: always sleep on your stomach. Okay, if anyone could give that advice, I guess it’s him. So, yeah, well, getting these things signed. Well, Dick Heller signed the gun, Bobbit signed the knife, and I’m not.. Forget it. I’m not going, not doing it, not doing it. So, hey, by the way, Teddy, where’s our favorite ranger that we shoot at? Come on. Teddy Nappen 19:07 Of course it’s We Shoot, obviously. Evan Nappen 19:09 That’s right, we do. We go there. We have a blast, and so will you. WeShoot is an indoor range right in Lakewood, New Jersey. It’s conveniently right off the Parkway. A beautiful facility, top of the line, modern. A great place. Great training, great pro shop, great people. It’s where we got our certifications for our carry, our CCARE certifications, and other training as well. You need to check out WeShoot, WeShoot. It’s at wewhootusa.com. Their website is really great. They have beautiful photographs, and they pride themselves in their photography. Make sure you also check out the WeShoot girls. They always have fantastic firearms that they are displaying. And there are sales and specials and deals. Page – 6 – of 12 WeShoot is just great. So, check out weshootusa.com. You’ll be glad you did. It’s a superb resource, you know. We/ve got to really use and protect our ranges, especially in New Jersey, where it’s so crowded and it’s tough to find really great places to shoot. But WeShoot is there filling an important need in protecting our rights. What good is having a gun if you can’t shoot it, man? So, check out weshoot usa.com. Evan Nappen 20:52 Also, I want to shamelessly promote my book on New Jersey gun law, which, by the way, is called New Jersey Gun Law. You can find it at EvanNappen.com. It’s over 500 pages, 120 topics, all question and answer. It is the guidebook, the key resource to helping you not become a GOFU. I’ve taken great pride in that, and I think you’ll enjoy it, too. Those that have it know its value. It’s designed as your easy-to-use reference to the insanity that is New Jersey gun law. Go to EvanNappen.com. EvanNappen.com. Get your copy today. Hey, Teddy, I know that you have Press Checks, and I think there’s a pretty fascinating Press Check story that you are going to share with us. What is this story? Tell me. Teddy Nappen 21:58 Well, we got our first from. Again, Press Checks are always free. This is from “Not the Bee.com”, Joel Abbott. (https://notthebee.com/article/babe-wake-up-british-tourists-are-starting-to-appreciate-the-second-amendment-?from_social=twitter) So, everyone’s been seeing the World Cup. I don’t typically follow soccer or anything on that, but you see all the Europeans coming in. I love that video of the Japanese tourist who brought trash bags and picked up their trash after their game. Evan Nappen 22:25 They’re very conscientious. That’s very, very good. Teddy Nappen 22:28 I know, as opposed to the Knicks fans who decided to burn down a bus, but whatever. Evan Nappen 22:34 Hey, listen. Mom would approve of the trash bag thing, you know that. Teddy Nappen 22:38 Oh, I know. Evan Nappen 22:40 Even just at our house, if we did that. Teddy Nappen 22:43 And the recycling. Can’t forget about that. Evan Nappen 22:44 That, too. Page – 7 – of 12 Teddy Nappen 22:46 But the one thing that seems to be catching on, because you have all the vloggers and people coming to want to experience America as they’re going to see. They’ve been going to gun ranges and to rent a gun places. Evan Nappen 23:00 I know. Isn’t that great? Teddy Nappen 23:01 They’re appreciating our Second Amendment. Evan Nappen 23:03 It’s actually spreading the understanding to these disarmed, oppressed peoples, and they’re suddenly seeing the light. Particularly, we see the UK folks. They’re like, wait a minute. How did we lose this right? Teddy Nappen 23:20 Yeah. Evan Nappen 23:20 How did this happen? Teddy Nappen 23:22 And it’s very interesting. It’s almost like those videos you always see where it’s the liberals going to the range, and they actually like, oh my right, yeah, you see all these people like, why were they’re waiting for, like, wait, you guys can just do this? They’re always shocked and awe from everything. But one in particular, this was a British guy, Spencer Towering. He does videos. We’ve been totally pacified in the U.K. through the removal of our arms, our right to bear arms. It’s caused a big problem for us. Now our Government is basically turning it into an absolute, tyrannical feminine leadership that is gradually eroding our rights, and there’s really not much we can do about it. Well, there’s one thing you can do. You know, just kind of look to the founding of our nation, and then get some ideas. Or they could look to the risings in Scotland, and try not to, you know, go with, try to not to put the Bonnie Prince on the throne. It didn’t work. Evan Nappen 24:22 You know, the British even went after an IT consultant. Teddy Nappen 24:28 Correct. Evan Nappen 24:29 Because he posed with a gun in the U.S. and posted it on LinkedIn. Page – 8 – of 12 Teddy Nappen 24:34 Yep, just for posing with it. Evan Nappen 24:36 For posint with a shotgun, an 870 shotgun. Teddy Nappen 24:40 Yep. Thirteen weeks of hell he went through for sharing a photo of something that wasn’t even taken in the U.K. This is why. Evan Nappen 24:54 This was pointed out by “Not the Bee”. So, “Not the Bee is a pretty cool aggregate on news sources. And this is. Teddy Nappen 25:06 Frankly, far funnier than the article. Evan Nappen 25:09 “Not the Bee” is real stuff that you can’t believe is actually true when it is. As opposed to the “Babylon Bee”, which is parody. “Not the Bee” has real stories in it that you think should be fake, but they’re not. It’s like unbelievable. But this one here is not as outrageous, to be honest, because this is what makes it so great about having rights, you know, and why we got to protect them. We see what it’s like for the folks that live in countries that they claim to make believe are free when they’re not. I mean, we’re still fighting for freedom here, but I mean to think that, you know, claim England is free. The U.K. is free? That’s a joke. Teddy Nappen 26:00 I’ll point it to you right now. The two you always hyped. I’ve got to highlight this to people all the time. Literally, arresting a woman for thought crime. Evan Nappen 26:09 Right! Teddy Nappen 26:09 Arresting a young girl for fighting off a pedophile with an ax and a knife. Going after her. Proven, by the way, that was another article that came out where he was in fact trying to go after minors. He had two prior accounts. But let’s just say the Labor Party didn’t want to mention that part. And the final bit, and I saw this one. For every officer, they’ve arrested like 20, done 20 arrests for hate speech online, whichever, whatever they make up. Like it’s they’re done. They are so gone. Evan Nappen 26:34 It’s a shame, the formerly Great Britain. But maybe this kind of experience of them seeing America and what it’s about. Not just from a slanted media, but from actually coming here and experiencing America. I mean, just in terms of brisket sandwiches that they’re going crazy for. American food. Page – 9 – of 12 Teddy Nappen 27:11 Even that, like just going into Europe. Anyone ever gone to Europe? You turn on the news, and imagine your only news station was CNN and MSNBC. That’s it. Yeah, that is all they have. They have the state-run everything and news networks. There is no alternative voice. There’s no alternative tech. They ban Rumble and other outlets. So, they can just control the media, and this is what it leads to. Just authoritarian states. Evan Nappen 27:35 It’s crazy. So, I was looking at this, and you also indicated to me about kind of a crazy international story, Teddy, Teddy Nappen 27:56 Yes. Let’s just say, you know, at times like this, you should buy a holster. This was in Brazil, where a female suspect, when she was stopped by the military police from Goaz, carried out a body search. Evan Nappen 28:17 Now, this is in Brazil, right? Teddy Nappen 28:19 In Brazil Evan Nappen 28:19 In Brazil. And this is an actual story that is from a “legitimate” news source, right? What’s the source? Teddy Nappen 28:28 Yeah, it’s right from the Daily Star. (https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/moment-female-suspect-pulls-loaded-37287603) Evan Nappen 28:31 Yeah, okay, and they even have video. They’re showing reports. So, this is actually legit. This is not a parody or a joke? What happened here with the woman? Teddy Nappen 28:42 The officers located the pair, carried out a stop and search. They showed the armed passengers struggling to remove the firearm from inside her “intimate area”. Physically trying to pull out a loaded pistol from her vagina. Evan Nappen 28:58 And Teddy, this is not small. They show the gun, and it’s the actual firearm, folks. This is the gun, and they even name the gun, a Taurus 92. That is essentially the Beretta M9, you know, but made by Taurus, a Taurus 92. Basically that 15 to 17 shot, depending on the size of your mag, and that you don’t live in New Jersey. A full size Taurus 92. Or also our military carry gun until the SIG replaced it of the Beretta M9. That full size nine. She pulled it out. How did she? Ouch! Page – 10 – of 12 Teddy Nappen 29:51 You know, I don’t even know how that happened. I don’t think Taurus and Victoria Secret should have partnered up for the Victoria concealed. Evan Nappen 30:02 And I think they mentioned that it got stuck. It was stuck. Teddy Nappen 30:05 Yes, it was stuck. Evan Nappen 30:07 It was stuck, and I can imagine why it was stuck, considering the size of a Taurus slash Beretta 92. Teddy Nappen 30:15 Yeah. Evan Nappen 30:15 And it was loaded as well. Teddy Nappen 30:18 What she should have done was got some rem oil, and that would have helped solve it. Evan Nappen 30:22 Well, you know, New Jersey has a requirement for your holster to have to cover the trigger guard and the frame and all that. Technically, she might actually have been in compliance if she was under New Jersey gun law, given the requirements for a holster. I don’t know. Teddy Nappen 30:41 Well, it has to cover the majority of the firearm and the trigger. So. Evan Nappen 30:49 I mean, this was pretty crazy. Teddy Nappen 30:53 Yeah, pretty crazy. Evan Nappen 30:54 But it makes sense in Brazil that there would be a Taurus, since they’re made in Brazil. So, those would be a Brazilian gun. Teddy Nappen 30:56 You know, I’ll give Taurus credit for the gorilla ad campaign that they. Page – 11 – of 12 Evan Nappen 31:06 Well, Taurus makes other guns, like the Judge. You know, the Judge, the Raging Bull. She didn’t do a Raging Bull. At least she didn’t do the Raging Bull. I mean, it’s bad enough with the Taurus 92. Teddy Nappen 31:21 It might have been easier with a Public Defender, to be honest. Evan Nappen 31:24 Right. That’s what she’s gonna need now. After putting a Taurus, being caught with a Taurus 92 there carrying, carrying illegally, no less inappropriately. Now, she’s going to need a public defender to defend her possession of a Taurus. Teddy Nappen 31:43 and a gynecologist. Evan Nappen 31:46 Uhuh, maybe she could call the consulate. I don’t know what’s going to happen there. That’s a crazy, crazy story. But hey. You know, just think if she had a North American Arms mini revolver or something, that you know, but a Taurus 92. Oh man. Teddy Nappen 32:05 I love the mindset of like, okay, this is a good idea, right? Just on the impracticality of like, okay, if I’m ever like, you know, the deal goes bad, and I need to draw this quickly. Evan Nappen 32:25 I don’t know what. Yeah, where? And then if she was hiding it up there, why did she surrender to the police when she was hiding it? If that was hidden, I mean, do they? I don’t think. Teddy Nappen 32:39 I think at that point she was just looking for the excuse, because it was probably just had enough. Evan Nappen 32:44 This just has got to go. Here, just take it, take it. Oh boy. Well, Teddy, that is definitely something to consider in the news on carry, carry news, in terms of method. Now, we have the GOFU, which is a Gun Owner Fuck Up. Now, I think this last, the last story might qualify as a GOFU, but we need to bring it down to a little bit more of a commonality of things that often happen, and that we often see. That are mistakes made. Teddy Nappen 33:27 Too many times. Evan Nappen 33:28 Too many times. One of the things we want to really be clear as to a GOFU here is the warning shot. Warning shots are basically mythology. You should not be firing warning shots, because the firing of a Page – 12 – of 12 gun is essentially what’s construed as the use of deadly force. If you’re using deadly force, you have got to be justified in using deadly force. So, we do not in any way recommend the warning shot. In New Jersey, the discharge of the firearm without lawful purpose is an automatic virtual per se felony, as Murphy’s new law has declared it essentially. So, you have the discharge law. Then you have the issues of undercutting your own arguments for use of force. If it was a threat that was justified in using deadly force, why are you firing your firearm without using it to stop the deadly force? Where you feel you can fire it as simply a warning, is it that imminent danger, or is it not that imminent? There’s just so many downsides and negatives to warning shots. Evan Nappen 34:59 Plus where is the round going? There are cases where you hear, “oh, it was a warning shot, and that’s why I hit them. You’re trying to excuse either the bad aim or whatever under some guys, a warning shot, not a good idea. So, make sure you get your training. Make sure you learn the rules on the use of deadly force. It’s critical that you do that. You can really get jammed up if you don’t understand that dynamic. It’s critical, and it is often not intuitive because of how bad these things are shown on television all the time. Television is not a good education source for learning when you can and can’t use deadly force. If we’re talking about made-for-TV dramas and TV shows and movies, and all that, not a good idea to learn your gun law from there. Evan Nappen 36:04 This is Evan Nappen and Teddy Nappen reminding you that gun laws don’t protect honest citizens from criminals. They protect criminals from honest citizens. Speaker 2 36:14 Gun Lawyer is a CounterThink Media production. The music used in this broadcast was managed by Cosmo Music, New York, New York. Reach us by emailing Evan@gun.lawyer. The information and opinions in this broadcast do not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state. 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World Cup hype is being met with hoteliers being less-than-impressed with bookings. Last summer, Beyonce' and baseball's All-Star game seemed to outpace FIFA's marquee event, in Atlanta bookings. This isn't just an Atlanta malaise, either. Who's to blame? A global economy stunted by war? ICE presence dampening spirits in the Latino community? Maybe it's some combination of events, but it's hard to escape the ambivalence, writes the AJC's Ken Seguira. - - - With all the gaudiness of the UFC / Motorcross events at the White House, it's also kind of humorous that investigators are literally combing Washington Mall grass to figure out who's responsible for the appearance of the numbers 8,6, 4 and 7 in the grass. - - - High-profile GOP run-offs are giving an alarming edge to Republicans in Senate district 7 where the former Senator - Nabilah Parkes - exited early to make an 11th hour run for the nomination to be her party's lieutenant governor nominee. With Democrats needing every vote in a looming special session where new legislative maps will drawn and voted on. While the pivot may pay off for Parkes, it may have cost her party a Senate seat until next January, and through this pivotal special session.

En RDC, certaines boissons énergisantes qualifiées de nocives circulent toujours malgré leur interdiction par l'Autorité congolaise de régulation pharmaceutique. Dans plusieurs boutiques et petits commerces, des consommateurs jeunes et adultes continuent à rechercher ces boissons pour leurs supposés effets positifs. Mais les médecins alertent sur le risque sanitaire élevé, notamment l'augmentation des maladies cardiovasculaires. De notre envoyée spéciale à Lubumbashi, Debout à côté de sa moto, Jean ne commence pas sa journée de travail sans avoir pris une boisson énergisante. « Je consomme cette boisson parce qu'elle combat la fatigue. Dès que j'en prends, ça me donne l'énergie et je reste en forme toute la journée », explique le conducteur de taxi-moto. Si pour certains, ces boissons leur permettent de rester éveillés, d'autres consommateurs en ont fait une expérience douloureuse. Une prise régulière a eu un impact négatif sur la santé. Flora Samba, une femme commerçante, témoigne : « J'étais très dépendante de ces boissons. Au fil du temps, j'ai commencé à avoir des palpitations, de la fatigue. Ma tension artérielle était très élevée, elle variait entre 19 et 21. Alors, j'ai arrêté. » À lire aussiBoissons énergisantes : quels risques pour la santé ? Les médecins, pour leur part, appellent à la prudence. Les boissons énergisantes contiennent des substances qui stimulent l'éveil, dont la caféine, la taurine et le ginseng. Mais une consommation abusive provoque plusieurs effets sur la santé, explique le docteur David Anovel, expert en santé publique : « Des maux de tête, des vertiges, des palpitations, des troubles de vision et, dans certains cas, ça aboutit même à la mort. Dieu seul sait combien sont victimes des accidents vasculaires cérébraux, de tous les troubles de rythme cardiaque... » Ce médecin dénonce aussi des pratiques de fraude de certains fabricants en RDC. Ils y ajoutent des médicaments à des doses très élevées, ce qui augmente le risque sanitaire. « Le comble chez nous, c'est qu'au-delà de la composition classique, des personnes y ajoutent des médicaments aphrodisiaques, notamment le sildénafil. Il a été identifié plus de 200-300 mg de sildénafil dans un seul flacon et, pour la plupart du temps, sans l'indiquer sur l'étiquetage », précise le docteur David Anovel. Pour lutter contre ces pratiques, l'Autorité congolaise de régulation pharmaceutique (ACOREP) renforce les contrôles. Il y a plus de dix jours, elle a procédé à la fermeture à Kinshasa d'une entreprise accusée de produire des boissons énergisantes contenant des produits aphrodisiaques. David Kawel, chef de la division provinciale de l'ACOREP à Lubumbashi, détaille les mesures prises : « Au niveau de la division du Haut-Katanga, nous nous sommes saisis de cette situation pour élargir le contrôle à toutes les autres boissons. Nous allons tout analyser, vérifier effectivement que des substances médicamenteuses ne sont pas introduites de manière frauduleuse dans toutes ces boissons, au péril de la population. » Le personnel sanitaire rappelle que les boissons énergisantes ne suppriment pas la fatigue, mais détruisent progressivement la santé. À lire aussiProduire plus et transformer plus localement, l'ambition «cacao» de la RDC

A survey regarding voters' attitudes toward a 1 percent sales tax in Montezuma County has been completed.

Aubrey Cox Ottenstein joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career, running Globally, a nonprofit focused on public service careers and co-founding Hilltop, where they're building an AI tool to enable constituents to deliver personalized messages directly to lawmakers.

State senate candidate Shay Frisby joins Rob in the bunker to talk about her background, the issues she's hearing at the doors, and how she's running against an appointed incumbent.Show Notes:Shay Frisby's websiteDelaware officials reveal plan to close $185M shortfall for Edgemoor port

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Constituent service! Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joins Gene to go over topical issues surrounding the city. One of the top topics discussed is rent control. Friday, the council failed to override Mayor Brett Smiley's veto on rent stabilization ordinance, keeping the proposal from becoming law. The council needed 10 votes to override the Mayor's veto. Nine councilors only voted yes. Mayor Smiley discusses these topics and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the full episode of The Morning Show with Preston Scott for Wednesday, May 6th.Our guests today include:- C.F.O. Blaze Ingoglia- JD Johnson- - Follow the show on Twitter @TMSPrestonScott. Check out Preston's latest blog by going to wflafm.com/preston. Listen live to Preston from 6 – 9 a.m. ET and 5 – 8 a.m. CT!WFLA Tallahassee Live stream: https://ihr.fm/3huZWYeWFLA Panama City Live stream: https://ihr.fm/34oufeR Follow WFLA Tallahassee on Twitter @WFLAFM and WFLA Panama City @wflapanamacity and like us on Facebook at @wflafm and @WFLAPanamaCity.

On this episode of the PoliticsJOE Podcast, Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood joins the team for a candid and unfiltered conversation about the realities of representing her constituents—and why she believes Keir Starmer isn't delivering for people like them.Sorcha pulls no punches as she explains her frustrations with decisions coming from Westminster, arguing that too many ordinary voters are being left behind. She reflects on the growing disconnect between political leadership and everyday life, and why she feels her constituents deserve far better.The conversation also turns to the culture inside Parliament itself. Sorcha shares her exhaustion with what she describes as “gentlemen's club” politics—an outdated, exclusionary environment that still shapes how decisions are made and who gets heard. She discusses the barriers this creates, particularly for women and those outside the traditional political mould, and why meaningful change has been so slow.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vagues de chaleur, fonte des glaces... Les extrêmes climatiques augmentent en Europe. C'est le principal enseignement d'un rapport publié ce mercredi 29 avril 2026 par le service européen Copernicus sur le changement climatique et l'Organisation météorologique mondiale. Face au manque d'action dans la lutte pour le climat, les procès se multiplient, visant des pays ou des entreprises.  Quel bilan peut-on tirer de ces « procès climatiques » ? Constituent-ils un levier dans le combat pour la sauvegarde de la planète ?   Pour en débattre : - Elsa Ingrand, porte-parole de Notre Affaire à Tous - Marta Torre-Schaub, directrice de recherche au CNRS, spécialiste en droit de l'environnement et changement climatique. Elle enseigne le droit de l'environnement à l'Université Paris 1 et à Sciences Po Paris. Autrice des livres, Dictionnaire juridique du changement climatique, éditions Mare Martin, Justice climatique : Procès et actions, aux CNRS éditions et Les risques climatiques à l'épreuve du droit, publié chez Mare Martin.  - Corinne Lepage, avocate engagée dans la protection de l'environnement, enseignante à Sciences Po, ancienne ministre de l'Environnement et ancienne eurodéputée. 

Vagues de chaleur, fonte des glaces... Les extrêmes climatiques augmentent en Europe. C'est le principal enseignement d'un rapport publié ce mercredi 29 avril 2026 par le service européen Copernicus sur le changement climatique et l'Organisation météorologique mondiale. Face au manque d'action dans la lutte pour le climat, les procès se multiplient, visant des pays ou des entreprises.  Quel bilan peut-on tirer de ces « procès climatiques » ? Constituent-ils un levier dans le combat pour la sauvegarde de la planète ?   Pour en débattre : - Elsa Ingrand, porte-parole de Notre Affaire à Tous - Marta Torre-Schaub, directrice de recherche au CNRS, spécialiste en droit de l'environnement et changement climatique. Elle enseigne le droit de l'environnement à l'Université Paris 1 et à Sciences Po Paris. Autrice des livres, Dictionnaire juridique du changement climatique, éditions Mare Martin, Justice climatique : Procès et actions, aux CNRS éditions et Les risques climatiques à l'épreuve du droit, publié chez Mare Martin.  - Corinne Lepage, avocate engagée dans la protection de l'environnement, enseignante à Sciences Po, ancienne ministre de l'Environnement et ancienne eurodéputée. 

In Episode 270 I reflect on a compelling conversation I attended featuring Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey and Donna Brazile, hosted by the Center for American Women and Politics.Being inspired by their discussion, this episode I explore the realities of public service, the misconceptions surrounding elected officials and the importance of community involvement beyond the ballot box. I share insights on leadership, sacrifice, collaboration and how we everyday people can play an active role in creating meaningful change.Important TakeawaysVoting is just the beginning—community work continues after elections.Constituents can support elected officials beyond offering criticism by asking: “How can I help?” instead of “Why isn't this fixed?”Practice kindness-you never know what someone is facing.If you would like to engage with the podcast, submit your listener questions to info@NurahSpeaks.com.  Listeners can also learn more by visiting NurahSpeaks.com.You can follow Nurah Speaks on X, Instagram and Facebook @NurahSpeaks and subscribe to the channel on YouTube.

Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Obeng Asare, is calling for unity among residents and traditional authorities in the Central Region as part of efforts to transform the area into a fully industrialised hub while boosting its tourism potential

Stephanie McClintock warns the new “millionaire income tax” could soon affect far more residents, while John Ley calls the latest bridge proposal a boondoggle. Constituents pressed both lawmakers on school levies, property taxes, and cost of living. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/state-representatives-mcclintock-and-ley-answer-questions-at-town-hall-in-battle-ground/ #ClarkCounty #BattleGround #WashingtonPolitics #IncomeTax #PropertyTaxes #InterstateBridge #Transport #SouthwestWA #TownHall #LocalNews

In this week's episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty and Michigan State Representative Mia Xiong discuss her journey as the daughter of Hmong refugees, a small business owner, and digital marketer who has built an online following by sharing an unfiltered look at public service. Ryan and Xiong discuss how her background in marketing shaped her approach to communication and reflect key moments in her path into office, including her decision to run for local office during the pandemic and how she won a competitive swing district. Xiong shares how her lived experience informs her work on issues like childcare affordability, data privacy, and economic opportunity, and how she navigates political attacks while working to build trust across divides. Tune in to learn the importance of showing up authentically and staying grounded in the communities you serve. IN THIS EPISODE:  • [01:04] An introduction to today's guest, Michigan Representative Mai Xiong. • [02:26] How Representative Xiong developed her online presence. • [05:48] Her advice for how other officials can effectively communicate with their constituents. • [10:23] How family, identity, and representation shaped her journey into public service. • [15:54] Staying authentic while representing a swing district and navigating political attacks. • [21:07] Reaching swing voters by building trust, working across the aisle, and focusing on real issues. • [23:37] Representative Xiong's legislative priorities: childcare affordability, data privacy, voting rights, and lowering costs for families. • [27:05] Advice to future leaders and a call for more everyday people to step up and serve in government.  

Immigrants get a financial boost for services like legal aid and advocacy through a new public-private partnership, frustrated lawmakers and laid-off residents wrestle with the state's unemployment system, and what makes a “gateway city”? It's our local news roundtable!

Une pluie noire. L'expression est revenue ces derniers jours pour qualifier les conséquences dans l'air des bombardements de site pétroliers en Iran. L'utilisation de phosphore blanc a également été dénoncée. De même, il y a quelques mois, que l'usage de glyphosate par Israël sur des zones boisées et agricoles du sud du Liban. Les attaques contre l'environnement : objectif à part entière ou dommage collatéral dans un conflit ? Sont-elles en hausse ? Quel cadre juridique ? Pour en débattre   Vincent Brengarth, avocat au Barreau de Paris en droit pénal et libertés publiques  Mathilde Jourde, chercheuse, responsable du Programme Climat, environnement et sécurité à l'institut de relations internationales et stratégiques et co directrice de l'observatoire Défense et Climat  Charlotte Touzot Fadel, docteure et chercheuse en droit de l'environnement. A soutenu une thèse en 2018 sur les activités militaires et la protection de  l'environnement à l'université de Limoges 

Une pluie noire. L'expression est revenue ces derniers jours pour qualifier les conséquences dans l'air des bombardements de site pétroliers en Iran. L'utilisation de phosphore blanc a également été dénoncée. De même, il y a quelques mois, que l'usage de glyphosate par Israël sur des zones boisées et agricoles du sud du Liban. Les attaques contre l'environnement : objectif à part entière ou dommage collatéral dans un conflit ? Sont-elles en hausse ? Quel cadre juridique ? Pour en débattre   Vincent Brengarth, avocat au Barreau de Paris en droit pénal et libertés publiques  Mathilde Jourde, chercheuse, responsable du Programme Climat, environnement et sécurité à l'institut de relations internationales et stratégiques et co directrice de l'observatoire Défense et Climat  Charlotte Touzot Fadel, docteure et chercheuse en droit de l'environnement. A soutenu une thèse en 2018 sur les activités militaires et la protection de  l'environnement à l'université de Limoges 

Greg Brady, Rachel Chernos Lin, Councillor for Ward 15 – Don Valley West & Michael Colle, Councillor for Ward 8 – Eglinton-Lawrence and Deputy Mayor, discuss: 1 - The response to the synagogue shootings 2 - Constituents and their confidence level in Toronto Police 3 - Eglinton Crosstown, Finch West LRT lines get signal priority upgrades to speed up travel times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has urged the newly sworn-in Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Baba Jamal, to prioritize the needs of his constituents

MAR. 4, 2026Confidants, constituents, comrades."Give to Your servant an understanding heart...that I may discern between good and evil." 1Ki 3:9 NKJVNearly all key relationships in your life can be broken down into three categories: confidants, constituents, and comrades. Let's look at each. (1) Confidants. These are the people whose relationships with you are lifelong. They love you unconditionally, stand by you, and have your back in good times and bad. Your best interest is their number one priority. They never seek to use what they know about you for their own gain or throw your secrets back in your face. Paul said concerning Timothy: "I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state. For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus. But you know his proven character" (Php 2:20-22 NKJV). (2) Constituents. These people share the same goals, values, and principles you have, but they aren't always there for you. But having constituents in your life is important. They contribute energy, passion, and enthusiasm. And you can work with them to accomplish common goals and build bridges. Just be sure not to expect constituents to have the loyalty of confidants. They are with you for a reason and a season, and then they move on. (3) Comrades. These are the people who are attracted to you because of what they are against. They may not get to know you, or even like you, but on the field of battle, they join you as soldiers to defeat a common enemy. Once the fight is over, the relationship ends or at least cools. Your only bond is your common enemy. So get to know who's in your life: confidants, constituents, or comrades.Confidants, constituents, comradesGet to know who's in your life.Share This DevotionalSend a textSupport the showChanging Lives | Building Strong Family | Impacting Our Community For Jesus Christ!

Does it matter if politicians cheat on their spouses? Often the most moralizing politicians are the least moral; Is it possible to lead the nation if your own spouse can't trust you? The GOP Senate Primary in Texas is weird and getting weirder; Comer's committee wants the truth about Epstein - just not from Trump

Welcome to Exponential View, the show where I explore how exponential technologies such as AI are reshaping our future. I've been studying AI and exponential technologies at the frontier for over ten years. Each week, I share some of my analysis or speak with an expert guest to make light of a particular topic. To keep up with the Exponential transition, subscribe to this channel or to my newsletter: https://www.exponentialview.co/ ----- This is the first episode of AI Vistas, a new series where I bring together people I trust and respect to tackle a major question collectively.  Today's question: are we in charge of our AI tools, or are they in charge of us?  Joining me are Nita Farahany, distinguished professor of law and philosophy at Duke University and a leading thinker on cognitive liberty and mental privacy; Eric Topol, founder of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and one of the world's most cited medical researchers; and Rohit Krishnan, engineer, former hedge fund manager, and AI builder. Moderating the conversation is Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic. We covered: (01:33) Introducing AI Vistas (03:51) The AI agent that made a financial decision mid-drive (05:48) What does it mean to act autonomously anymore? (08:42) Why AI harms are rarer than you'd expect (10:24) When AI outperforms doctors – and why that's complicated (15:20) Constituent competence: the skill you must never offload (18:50) De-skilling is already happening  (31:20) What can schools do better? (42:50) AI slop and "hollow-ware" (46:40) What is lost when AI does the creating? (49:18) When a tool gets good enough, we hand it off (50:11) Deliberate intent: keeping AI as a tool ----- Where to find me: Exponential View newsletter: https://www.exponentialview.co/ Website: https://www.azeemazhar.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azhar/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/azeem Where to find Nick, Nita, Eric and Rohit: Thinking Freely with Nita Farahany: https://nitafarahany.substack.com/  Ground Truths with Eric Topol: https://erictopol.substack.com/  Strange Loop Canon with Rohit Krishnan: https://www.strangeloopcanon.com/  The Most Interesting Reads with Nick Thompson: https://nxthompson.substack.com/ Production by EPIIPLUS1 Production and research: Baba Films, Chantal Smith, Marija Gavrilov. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What do people out west think about the move?Plus – Live updates from the Blue Jays Spring Training in Dunedin GUESTS: Sean Leathong - CTV Toronto reporter Rob Breakenridge - journalist and broadcaster Marvin Ryder - associate professor of marketing at McMaster University

In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Hynd, Constituent Services Coordinator, to talk about what her job really looks like behind the scenes. Jessica is often the first point of contact for residents—fielding questions, concerns, and requests, and helping connect people with the right resources. She shares how constituent services works, what kinds of issues come up most often, and how residents can get the help they need.Learn more and submit questions through Ask Oro Valley: https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/Government/Departments/Town-Managers-Office/Services/Ask-Oro-Valley

Indivisible Kingwood's Cindi Hendrickson discusses the recent Dan Crenshaw town hall that erupted as voters confronted him on ICE, DHS raids, and constitutional violations - he ultimately ran off.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Over the weekend, anti-ICE protests took place across the country in the wake of the killing of Renee Macklin Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. On Saturday, in Minneapolis, thousands demonstrated against ICE and in support of Macklin Good at Powderhorn Park. Dozens of people rallied in Minneapolis Sunday in a separate demonstration to show solidarity for protesters in Iran who are facing a violent government crackdown. For the past few weeks, Iran has been rocked by nationwide anti-government protests and a swift crackdown on demonstrations.Minnesotans are facing a lot of health care challenges, especially in rural parts of the state. Now, as state lawmakers prepare for the legislative session that starts next month, some of them are meeting with rural constituents to hear from them directly about their health care needs.A nonprofit charity inspired by a plucky chicken is helping homeowners in northern Minnesota rebuild from a devastating wildfire. Last May, the Camp House fire swept through the woods surrounding Mikala Schliep's home in Brimson. Firefighters saved her home. Her chicken coop was destroyed, but somehow, one hen named Reba survived.

In this episode, we explore Scottsdale's brand-new Constituent Services team. Learn how the city is providing fast, personalized support to residents, what makes this service model unique, and how it's designed to help navigate city programs, services, and issues. Guests Will Brooks, assistant to the City Manager, and Ross Heyl, Constituent Services supervisor, share how the department works, what residents can expect, and what success looks like as Scottsdale rolls out this innovative approach to connecting with the community.

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Bonne année ! Traditionnellement le jour de l'an rime avec résolutions. Arrêter de fumer, faire plus de sport, passer moins de temps sur son smartphone. Ou boire moins d'alcool, comme le révèle le succès croissant du Dry january. Ces décisions sont-elles souhaitées par l'individu ou dictées par la société ?  Il y a-t-il de plus en plus d'injonctions ? Constituent-elles une impulsion positive ? Ou bien des entraves à notre liberté ? Pour en débattre :  - Fabrice Midal, philosophe, écrivain,  auteur des livres Foutez-vous la paix ! (Flammarion, 2017) et Empêcher que le monde ne se défasse (Flammarion, janvier 2026), animateur de la chaîne YouTube Dialogues - Laurence Devillairs, philosophe, autrice des livres La splendeur du monde (éditions Stock, 2024)  et Être quelqu'un de bien. Philosophie du bien et du mal (Editions Points, 2019)

Bonne année ! Traditionnellement le jour de l'an rime avec résolutions. Arrêter de fumer, faire plus de sport, passer moins de temps sur son smartphone. Ou boire moins d'alcool, comme le révèle le succès croissant du Dry january. Ces décisions sont-elles souhaitées par l'individu ou dictées par la société ?  Il y a-t-il de plus en plus d'injonctions ? Constituent-elles une impulsion positive ? Ou bien des entraves à notre liberté ? Pour en débattre :  - Fabrice Midal, philosophe, écrivain,  auteur des livres Foutez-vous la paix ! (Flammarion, 2017) et Empêcher que le monde ne se défasse (Flammarion, janvier 2026), animateur de la chaîne YouTube Dialogues - Laurence Devillairs, philosophe, autrice des livres La splendeur du monde (éditions Stock, 2024)  et Être quelqu'un de bien. Philosophie du bien et du mal (Editions Points, 2019)

2025 Wrap-Up: Somali Fraud, Candace vs. Alex, and In Memoriam Mayhem!Dan and special guest Geoff Mehl bid farewell to 2025 in this wild, no-holds-barred episode of Libservative. Corey is MIA in 'Freedom Florida', leaving Dan and Jeff to tackle political fraud in Minnesota, Candace Owens' feud with Alex Jones, and predictions for 2026. The duo honors Ben Shapiro's career, Somali childcare, and Jake Paul's jaw in a hilariously irreverent 'In Memoriam' segment. Along the way, they roast Minnesota's shady state practices and discuss libertarian values through the lens of the fiery Maj Toure. This episode is packed with outrageous commentary and unpredictable insights—don't miss it!00:00 Welcome to Libservative00:55 Introducing Geoff: The New Co-Host01:52 Discussing Political Fraud and Scandals02:36 In Memoriam: Predictions and Discussions05:05 TriDan Tate's Catfishing Incident14:12 Miss Rachel and Media Influence25:56 Charlie Kirk's Legacy and Conservative Politics43:31 The Right's Purity Test: A Snake Eating Its Own Tail?44:31 The Fall of the Old Right and the Rise of New Voices46:12 JD Vance and the Future of the GOP47:41 Marjorie Taylor Greene's Political Maneuvering50:42 Alex Jones vs. Candace Owens: A Battle of Conspiracies57:40 The New Reality TV: YouTube Wars01:05:55 Welfare Fraud in Minnesota: A Deep Dive01:29:09 Harvard Fellowship Controversy01:30:37 Constituents' Reactions01:31:01 Council Meeting Attendance01:33:54 Final Episode of 202501:34:17 In Memoriam for 202501:43:09 Political Wishes for 202501:57:19 Libertarianism and American Values02:08:05 Predictions for 202602:13:42 Closing Remarks

Sheridan County Commissioner used public money to lobby for higher taxes.  After being called on it--in the nicest way possible--he ran to the media and attacked his constituent.  He accused him of VILIFYING AND ATTACKING him.  Unless you're trying to get voted out of office, that's no way to treat someone who pays your salary.  But it's the typical elitism we see from many elected officials. In this episode, I put all of the audio together that clearly shows what happened and what Nick Siddle claims to have happened.  The two are very different.

Newly elected state Sen. Johnny DuPree is no stranger to state politics. He was longtime mayor of Hattiesburg and is a former Democratic nominee for governor. He outlines issues he'll tackle in his new job, and vows to keep his constituents informed of what's happening at the Capitol.

Hello to you listening in McHenry, Illinois!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Maybe it's true and maybe it isn't but once there was a corrupt politician in the 1920's named John A. McCarthy; but he was known as Fishhooks McCarthy. He lived and worked on the Lower East Side of New York City. Being a devout man every morning he stopped at a little Catholic Church, St. James Church on Olive Street,  to pray. Same prayer every day: “O Lord, give me health and strength. We'll steal the rest.”  Fishhooks sounds like one of those politicians you shouldn't trust; but people remembered him as a Robin Hood who used graft and corruption to redistribute money to his unemployed and working class poor constituents.Let me be very clear! I am not advocating for theft, bribery, corruption, immorality, stepping outside the law, and all the rest. We have more than enough of that with the Trump/MAGA Regime. What I am saying is that in these historic times we have once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to examine our core values, our moral code, and ask ourselves: what do I stand for and what won't I stand for?Question: While you have health and strength what can you do to be of good use?   You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

On the Tuesday Nov. 25 edition of Georgia Today: The State Election Board votes to put new limits to mail-in voting; former student gives Georgia College and State University its largest gift ever; constituents react to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation. 

The Future of Politics: Katie Lam's Journey from Cambridge to No.10 Katie Lam MP joins Jimmy to unpack her remarkable path from teaching herself Latin and Greek at a comprehensive school, to studying Classics at Cambridge, to analysing billion-pound companies at Goldman Sachs - and finally into the heart of political power. She reveals what really happens inside No.10 during a national crisis, how AI is reshaping high-finance roles like equity research, and why becoming an MP is far more intense than working in government. Katie also reflects on the lasting impact of the pandemic, the expanding expectations placed on the state, and how national security, tech, and politics now collide. A fast, smart conversation about ambition, public service, and the future of work in Britain. 00:00 Intro 01:10 Cambridge, Latin, Greek & Why Classics Still Matter 03:45 Breaking Into Goldman Sachs 05:39 Life in Equity Research 09:04 How AI Will Transform Finance 17:27 Entering Politics & Becoming a SpAd 20:35 Inside No.10 During the Pandemic 23:58 The Surreal Reality of Lockdown 24:26 Supermarkets: The Unsung Heroes 25:04 Theatre to Trolleys: Unexpected Crossovers 25:54 The Pandemic's Lasting Effects 27:48 The New, Bigger Role of Government 31:40 National Security & Tech 36:17 Should Government Ever Own Companies? 38:18 From Advisor to MP 42:09 What Being an MP Is Really Like 49:50 Casework, Constituents & AI's Future Role ********** Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? hello@jobsofthefuture.co Sponsor the show or Partner with us: sunny@jobsofthefuture.co Credits: Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE Producer: Sunny Winter https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnywinter/ Junior Producer: Thuy Chapters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Democrats have continued to make clowns of themselves, now saying Epstein was just a "Constituent", while defending Stacy Plaskett.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

The Democrat's are flip-flopping on Jeffery Epstein with break neck speed, he went from a monster to a "constituent" in a short matter of time after it was released that Stacy Plaskett was communicating with him during a hearing.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Representative of the US Virgen Islands, Stacey Plaskett, was discovered to have been contacting Jeffery Epstein via text during a congressional hearing eight years ago. When put in the spotlight during all the Epstein drama, Rep. Plaskett was quick to point out she was only in contact with a constituent.

Jon shares his opinion on the "international law" comments by NYC mayor-elect Mamdani and tackles rising healthcare costs. Jon is joined in studio by Lt. Gov. candidate Ryan Wilson to share his platform and the glaring issues facing Minnesota now.

Jon shares his opinion on the "international law" comments by NYC mayor-elect Mamdani and tackles rising healthcare costs. Jon is joined in studio by Lt. Gov. candidate Ryan Wilson to share his platform and the glaring issues facing Minnesota now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the early hours of Sunday, IMPD responded to a shooting inside a downtown lounge. Democratic state senator Shelli Yoder met a group of constituents in Bloomington over the weekend to discuss Republican plans to redistrict. SNAP benefits are at risk for nearly 600,000 Hoosiers who use the federal food assistance program. Local non-profit Soul Food Project recently launched a community composting effort.

In the early hours of Sunday, IMPD responded to a shooting inside a downtown lounge. Democratic state senator Shelli Yoder met a group of constituents in Bloomington over the weekend to discuss Republican plans to redistrict. SNAP benefits are at risk for nearly 600,000 Hoosiers who use the federal food assistance program. Local non-profit Soul Food Project recently launched a community composting effort. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Dearborn Muslim mayor gets into a squabble with a non-Muslim constituent. 8 shot in homeless camp on private property. Tragedy at nursing home in New York. Alpha News reveals names of local ghouls. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:‘We're shutting this thing down': Minneapolis starts clearing homeless encampment hosted by landlord after 8 shotTim Walz officially running for third term as Minnesota governorUS destroys alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing threeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 28th, 2025, 4pm: This afternoon, confusion and chaos at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention as the person Trump hand picked to lead the agency is fired by the White house. Nicolle Wallace and our team of political and medical experts break down the impact of her firing and the subsequent resignations at the CDC. Plus, constituents make their displeasure with their Republican representatives known at town halls across the nation.  For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

Episode 4480: Texas House Betrays Its Constituents