Podcasts about constituents

Craig Shelley, CEO of Schultz & Williams, joins Show host Julia Patrick, as they examine how philanthropy and nonprofit leadership are being reshaped under persistent uncertainty. Craig frames the moment succinctly: skepticism toward institutions is rising, which means nonprofits must state their values plainly and show exactly how funds power outcomes. The rubric he uses —“culture, brand, growth,” with culture first—becomes a practical lens leaders can apply immediately.A central thread is fear—of economic signals, of language missteps, of technology's speed. Craig notes that newer terms and jargon often widen the gap between sector insiders and the public. The remedy, he argues, is precision in communication and integrity in positioning. Julia observes a leadership pivot she's hearing across the sector: “I've shifted my focus from task management to almost cheerleader,” which reframes modern leadership as energizing teams, not merely allocating tasks.Remote work adds complexity: video meetings enable contact but thin relationships. Craig cautions that virtual convenience can erode the depth required for durable trust with colleagues and donors. He urges fundraisers—especially early-career professionals—to prioritize in-person relationship building. Otherwise, if their engagement stays purely digital, they compete directly with automated outreach. AI, in his telling, is already table stakes for efficiency—wealth screening, signal-based prospecting, and automated acknowledgments—but not a substitute for human rapport.The conversation widens to concentric circles of stakeholders: start with staff, then the board, donors, and constituents. Invest in people first—reduce friction, understand motivations, build clarity. Curiosity is the catalyst. Craig's own practice—asking about lives beyond job titles—models how depth is built. Julia adds a counterweight on “authentic leadership,” wryly noting that unfiltered authenticity can unsettle teams; leaders must project steadiness even while processing strain.What emerges is a modern leadership compact: clarity about values, consistent communication, judicious use of technology, and intentional relationship work—especially in person. The sector's generosity hasn't waned; the environment around it has shifted. Navigating that shift means centering people and partnerships, then aligning tools to support, not replace, human connection.Find us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

Port Washington leaders and residents debate a proposed data center as communities across Wisconsin weigh the economic and environmental impact of tech expansion.

Member of Parliament, Isaac Ashai Odamtten, assures his constituents that within a year, sanitation challenges in the area will be a thing of the past. He outlines the government's strategic plans, from waste management reforms to community clean-up initiatives and modern sanitation infrastructure. Tune in as we unpack his roadmap for sustainable development and what it means for the people of Tema East.

Marjorie Taylor Greene has decided to go scorched earth against her own Republican Party, as well as some of Donald Trump's signature policies, and the reaction from voters might surprise you. Rather than being angry about her attacking Trump on issues ranging from tariffs to the Epstein files to Obamacare subsidies, voters in her district are actually THRILLED that she is standing up for the things that they want. This is getting a little too weird for comfort as Greene seems to be maturing as a person and a member of Congress.Dr. Phil McGraw decided to end his popular daytime talk show a few years ago so that he could launch his own media company that went full MAGA. It didn't work out well for him, as the company had to file for bankruptcy this summer after laying off tons of employees. But that's just the beginning of the problems that Dr. Phil has faced since trying to become the new voice of conservative politics, as his latest business venture is also facing hard times after only existing for a few months. Cheryl Hines, mediocre actress and current wife of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., went on The View this week where she was finally asked to explain the brain worm that her husband brought up - unprovoked - on the campaign trail last year. Hines insisted that the worm only "ate a little bit" of her husband's brain before dying, making the statement as if it were the most natural thing in the world to admit.Thousands of text messages have been obtained by Politico showing the disgusting group chats happening between leaders of Young Republican groups across the country. The messages are filled with racist comments and slurs, adoration for Adolph Hitler, and even fantasies about assault and murder and torture. These young people are clearly deeply disturbed and need mental health services immediately, but they instead found a home in today's Republican Party and they were shaping up to be the next generation of leaders of the GOP. Time Magazine ran a litany of articles in their latest issue this week praising Donald Trump for things he probably shouldn't even be getting credit for. But in spite of the praise, he still took issue with the magazine and had a meltdown over the cover photo that they used. Trump whined on social media that it made it look like his hair had "disappeared" and how much he never liked photos from that angle. But what's really upsetting Trump is that he realized that he actually looks like that.Text and and let us know your thoughts on today's stories!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on all of Farron's content: https://www.youtube.com/FarronBalancedFollow Farron on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarronBalanced Twitter: https://twitter.com/farronbalanced Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farronbalanced TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farronbalanced?lang=en

Marjorie Taylor Green flips as Trump's healthcare Obamacare / Affordable Care Act (ACA) lies, ICE bribes, and tariffs collapse under scrutiny from voters and independent media.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

With Californians casting their votes on Proposition 50, groups representing rural constituents are pushing back saying the measure, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the administration won't move forward on financial assistance for producers until the government shutdown ends.

With Californians casting their votes on Proposition 50, groups representing rural constituents are pushing back saying the measure, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the administration won't move forward on financial assistance for producers until the government shutdown ends.

10/08/25: Congresswoman Angie Craig represents Minnesota's Second Congressional District, and is a Ranking Member on the House Committee on Agriculture. She is also running for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota in the 2026 election. She and Joel Heitkamp speak mainly about the government shutdown and the demands for affordable healthcare. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dedek Prayudi is an Indonesian researcher and politician. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Central Executive Board of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) and as Spokesperson for the Presidential Communications Office of the Republic of Indonesia.

Environment is everything. You are a big deal, but you can only go as far as your environment allows.Dr. Gabe explores the story of Saul's journey to becoming Israel's first king. He challenges listeners to reflect on the environments and relationships that shape their lives, revealing how even those who are anointed and full of potential can remain stuck without the right circle—one that's spiritually grounded, honest, and supportive.Whether you're aiming for leadership, overcoming personal challenges, or simply seeking to unlock your next season, this episode reminds us that we can only go as far as our environment allows.Support the showText encounteratl to 94000 to stay up-to-date on all things Encounter.Worship with EncounterSundays at 9 AM ET | Wednesdays at 7:30 PM ETSupport EncounterText egive to 77977 Connect with EncounterFacebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | WebsiteConnect with Dr. GabeInstagram | YouTube | Website

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Melinda Preston currently serves as the Chair of the Denton County Republican Party. She is a devoted wife, mother to seven wonderful children, and proud “MeMe” to eight grandchildren—with one more on the way!AndJackie Wakin has lived in Frisco for 17 years as a Constituent, a Precinct Chair and an Area Leader in HD 106 in Denton County.  She initially supported one of the fake-republicans on the Salcedo Show's list, but after his conduct has become a vocal critic seeking to hold Jared Patterson accountable.

A government shutdown looms in less than three weeks and lawmakers still can't agree on how to avert it or the impact on constituents, including farmers and ranchers.

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Singapore shares dipped today despite a broadly positive day in the region. The Straits Times Index fell 0.2% to 4,347.25 points at 2.25pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$836.62M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have CapitaLand Investment and CapitaLand China Trust. That’s after CapitaLand Investment said today that CapitaLand Commercial C-Reit’s public offer was 535.2 times subscribed. Meanwhile, from what an in-line inflation print out of the US means for investors to how the Singapore Exchange will launch an index that tracks listed companies that are not constituents of the Straits Times Index, economic and local headlines will dominate the conversation today. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ernest Thompson, Oscar winning playwright, director, actor, teacher, mentor and author drops by the WKXL NH Unscripted studio to chat about some of his latest projects. His one man play “Archie Parish's Parting Words” at the REX Theatre Sept.7th, his sequel to “On Golden Pond”, his latest film “The Constituent” (w/costar Gordon Clapp) plus a heck of a lot of name dropping were all on the table during this wonderful interview. More info about Ernest and his projects can be found here: Ernest Thompson and tickets for the REX https://palacetheatre.org/venues/rex-theatre/ Otherwise, listen here: https://bit.ly/4m28Fz2

Ernest Thompson, Oscar winning playwright, director, actor, teacher, mentor and author drops by the studio to chat about some of his latest projects. His one man play “Archie Parish's Parting Words”, his sequel to "On Golden Pond", his latest film “The Constituent” (w/costar Gordon Clapp) plus a heck of a lot of name dropping were all on the table during this wonderful interview. More info about Ernest and his projects can be found here: https://ernestthompson.us/

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.

It's Friday so host Raheel Ramzanali is breaking down the big news from the week with the best and brightest journalists from the city. Today, he's joined by Gwen Howerton, Chron.com's Texas Culture Reporter and the Houston Chronicle's religion reporter Haajrah Gilani to talk about the latest from Governor Abbott's second special session and court rulings on displaying the Ten Commandments in public classrooms! Plus, a fun news quiz!   Stories we talked about on today's show: Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from Democrats' walkout Why these transgender people told their stories at the Texas Capitol Federal judge blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms Car crashes into Houston restaurant, narrowly misses influencers filming review This major Houston highway is getting a makeover—thanks to the World Cup Make sure you don't have these radioactive shrimp in your freezer Why Austin's Pride Month is different from other Texas cities Learn more about the sponsors of this August 22nd episode: Apollo Chamber Players British International School of Houston Downtown Houston+ Want to become a City Cast Houston Neighbor? Check out our membership program.  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: CY/Unsplash

Rep. John Ley provides his latest legislative update, reflecting on constituent meetings, budget debates, and opposition to light rail in the Interstate Bridge Replacement project. He also raises concerns about rising taxes, costly hybrid ferries, and underfunded mental health facilities. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-state-representative-continues-year-round-service-to-constituents/ #ClarkCounty #JohnLey #WashingtonLegislature #CTRAN #IBR #TriMet #Taxes #Budget #MentalHealth #HybridFerries #Opinion #Columns

In this episode Tom McClusky joins Tom Pogasic to discuss Trump's desire to drain the swamp – and the unusual objections that come with it. Mary Jane might be reclassified – what would that do to our country? Finally there's a case coming that might overturn Obergefell, will gay marriage once again be banned in America? All this and more on the LOOPcast!This podcast is sponsored by Charity Mobile! New customers can get a free phone after instant credit, plus free activation and free standard shipping, when they switch to Charity Mobile with promo code LOOPCAST at https://www.charitymobile.com/loopcast.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast02:11 – Charity Mobile03:14 – Clean up DC!22:58 – Reclassifying Marijuana37:29 – Good News!40:45 – Book recommendations45:18 – Overturn Obergefell?1:01:06 – Twilight Zone1:19:33 – Closing PrayerEMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.orgSUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.orgAll opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

August 5, 2025, 9pm: Donald Trump's acolytes, including Attorney General Pam Bondi attempt to minimize Trump's connection to notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and his sex trafficker accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, while hoping that a re-boot of the investigation into the investigation into Russia's support of Trump's candidacy in 2016 will be a further distraction. Texas Governor Greg Abbott tries to get heavy with Democrats who are denying state Republicans a quorum so they can't further gerrymander the state to try to help Trump hold onto his majority in Congress. And meanwhile, Republicans who are returning to their home districts are facing outrage from constituents for their blind support of Trump's wildly unpopular policies. 

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Jen Psaki points to the rare sight of Republicans daring to defy Donald Trump. And while it's only a few, that defiance is exposing the weakness behind Trump's bluster and threatens to spread at Trump's popularity with voters continues to fall.

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If a public servant has a major life change, should they expected to tell their constituents about it? Hour 4 7/10/2025 full 2137 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0000 r2jLbmqQz6fJh2L8aszAO2uXwYrXrrYx news The Dana & Parks Podcast news If a public servant has a major life change, should they expected to tell their constituents about it? Hour 4 7/10/2025 You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News False

The attack in democracy under President Donald Trump in the United States is both broader and deeper than you think. In this timely conversation with Carl LeVan, Professor and Chair of Politics, Governance, and Economics at American University – but speaking only in his personal capacity – we hear about the way that the government has attempted to silence critical voices by intimidating a remarkably wide range of institutions from law firms to universities and on to civil society groups and the media. This new challenge has led to the emergence of fresh sites of resistance, with new alliances and coalitions being formed outside of old structures. This podcast is therefore an essential guide not only to size and scale of the threat to democracy in Africa today, but also to the shape of the fightback to come. Guest: A. Carl LeVan is Professor and Chair of Politics, Governance, and Economics at American University. A policy engaged researcher who has experience on both sides of the divide, Carl's research centers on political institutions, democratization, and governance. He authored Contemporary Nigerian Politics: Competition in a Time of Transition and Terror (Cambridge 2019) and co-edited The Oxford Handbook of Nigerian Politics (2018). His work also includes Constituents before Assembly (2017) and studies on Boko Haram, East African power-sharing, and U.S. political trust. LeVan is a Research Associate at the University of Pretoria's Centre for the Study of the United States and serves on the editorial boards of Governance and Journal of Modern African Studies. Before his PhD from UC San Diego, he advised Nigeria's National Assembly and worked in the U.S. Congress, giving him distinctive insights into the most important political struggles of our time. Presenter: Dr Nic Cheeseman is the Professor of Democracy and International Development at the University of Birmingham and Founding Director of CEDAR. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Join us to better understand the factors that promote and undermine democratic government around the world and follow us on Twitter at @CEDAR_Bham! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The attack in democracy under President Donald Trump in the United States is both broader and deeper than you think. In this timely conversation with Carl LeVan, Professor and Chair of Politics, Governance, and Economics at American University – but speaking only in his personal capacity – we hear about the way that the government has attempted to silence critical voices by intimidating a remarkably wide range of institutions from law firms to universities and on to civil society groups and the media. This new challenge has led to the emergence of fresh sites of resistance, with new alliances and coalitions being formed outside of old structures. This podcast is therefore an essential guide not only to size and scale of the threat to democracy in Africa today, but also to the shape of the fightback to come. Guest: A. Carl LeVan is Professor and Chair of Politics, Governance, and Economics at American University. A policy engaged researcher who has experience on both sides of the divide, Carl's research centers on political institutions, democratization, and governance. He authored Contemporary Nigerian Politics: Competition in a Time of Transition and Terror (Cambridge 2019) and co-edited The Oxford Handbook of Nigerian Politics (2018). His work also includes Constituents before Assembly (2017) and studies on Boko Haram, East African power-sharing, and U.S. political trust. LeVan is a Research Associate at the University of Pretoria's Centre for the Study of the United States and serves on the editorial boards of Governance and Journal of Modern African Studies. Before his PhD from UC San Diego, he advised Nigeria's National Assembly and worked in the U.S. Congress, giving him distinctive insights into the most important political struggles of our time. Presenter: Dr Nic Cheeseman is the Professor of Democracy and International Development at the University of Birmingham and Founding Director of CEDAR. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Join us to better understand the factors that promote and undermine democratic government around the world and follow us on Twitter at @CEDAR_Bham! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

While MAGA and Red States are Trump's biggest supporters, the Big Beautiful Bill he is ordering Republican politicians to pass either takes away their healthcare & finances, or kills them.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

If you think that young people are not informed about, paying attention to or taking action to counter the harm, in rhetoric and policy, practiced by the current administration, you will be encouraged by this episode of Power Station. My three outstanding guests, Jean Garcia, Hannia Hernandez-Mendoza and Bryan Juarez Ruiz, are college students whose academic successes and commitment to shaping a more just future led to their selection as summer interns with the National Migrant & Seasonal Head Start Association. NMSHSA is the advocate and support system for 24 migrant head start centers that provide high-quality educational services to 26,000 children of farmworkers in 34 states.  Jean, Hannia and Bryan have all experienced the extreme challenges of agricultural work first-hand. And they all credit their early childhood days in migrant head start centers as foundational to their educational development and capacity to, as their immigrant parents expect, build a life for themselves beyond the fields in which they have toiled. They are on the way, not only to personal achievement but to charting bold systems change for farmworkers, immigrants and other underserved and targeted communities. Hear them tell their stories here.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to several members of the county's Constituent and Media Services Department about bringing home Chesterfield's first-ever PRSA Award. We discuss the 2025 Commonwealth Award Winner for Multicultural Public Relations for Chesterfield Café con la Comunidad, what all went into creating the event, and how significant it is to win.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics: Debbie Wrenn Promotions and Media: J. Elias O'Neal, Katie Cominsky, and Lina Chadouli   Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl   Guests: Teresa Bonifas, Assistant Director J. Elias O'Neal, Public Information Officer Ariana Osornio, Graphic Designer   Recorded in-house by Communications and Media   Chesterfield.gov/podcast     Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it's @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.  

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.

While House Speaker MikeJohnson has been supporting President Trump's “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” its proposed Medicaid cuts could cause many of his constituents to lose coverage. The Gulf States Newsroom's Drew Hawkins traveled to Shreveport to hear what people are saying. One of the longest-running Broadway productions, “A Chorus Line,” opens at the Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre this weekend. And for the first time in the company's history, all productions this season are directed and choreographed by women. Director and choreographer Jauné Buisson and cast member Michael Paternostro share the details.Another performance debuts at Tulane this weekend as the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival continues its run of “The Imaginary Invalid.” Cast members Doug Spearman and Alix Paige tell us about performing Molliere's 17th century comedy.__Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App, and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

In this illuminating episode of Consider the Constitution, Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey welcomes back Dr. Lindsey Cormack, the pioneering political scientist who created DC Inbox—a first-of-its-kind digital archive preserving congressional newsletters.From James Madison's vision of Congress as the people's branch to today's digital communication tactics, this conversation uncovers the evolution of constituent engagement and the power dynamics of political messaging. Dr. Cormack explains why she invented this crucial archive solution when she discovered these taxpayer-funded communications weren't being systematically preserved.

Catherine Rowland, Legislative Affairs Director at the Congressional Progressive Caucus Center, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to explore the current budget reconciliation process in the US Congress. Regardless of the method, Catherine emphasizes that the voice of constituents can make a difference in the outcome and influence budget decisions.   Deepak and Catherine talk about: The reconciliation process and rules that determine what provisions can be included in the budget The priorities of the Big Beautiful Bill and the competing priorities and interests at play  Potential impact of significant budget cuts and shifting priorities  Importance of voter engagement and pressure on members of Congress #ProgressiveCaucusCenter #CongressionalBudget #BudgetReconciliation #Advocacy #CongressionalBudgetOffice ProgressiveCaucusCenter.org  TheDemLabs.org  

 In this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael and Anna sit downEmma Weir and Annie Sokolov from the New Democratic Coalition! They discuss thecoalition's role in Congress, its focus on economic messaging, and the importance of engaging with voters through new media, highlighting the challenges and strategies of the Democratic Party as they navigate a dividedpolitical landscape, emphasizing the need for proactive messaging and local engagement to resonate with constituents.[00:00] Introduction to Political Playlist Happy Hour[02:48] Understanding the New Democratic Coalition[06:06] The Role of New Dems in Elections[09:01] Messaging Strategies for the Democratic Party[11:52] Engaging with New Media[15:02] Economic Messaging and Its Evolution[17:55] The Importance of a Unified Message[21:12] The Future of Democratic Leadership[23:58] Engaging Republicans and Constituents[27:12] Conclusion and Call to Action

The Republican budget bill still has a lot of time and processing to undergo before it heads to Donald Trump's desk for his signature. And now Republicans face their worst fear and biggest obstacle, their own constituents, who are quickly finding out what their elected representatives have voted for and aren't going to be happy about it. Jen Psaki shows that there is still time for American voters to make themselves heard in the budget process. 

In this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael sits down with Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, a Democrat from Oregon, who comes armed with facts and a can of Deschutes IPA from her home district to discuss her journey from doctor to a member of Congress. And who better qualified to discuss the proposed cuts to Medicaid, the challenges faced by rural healthcare, and the implications of work requirements for Medicaid eligibility. Dexter emphasizes the importance ofbipartisanship, listening to constituents, and the current concerns surrounding democracy. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of healthcare, economic stability, and the need for public engagement in political processes. [00:00] Introduction to Political Playlist and CongresswomanDexter[02:46] Congresswoman Dexter's Journey from Medicine toPolitics[06:04] The Impact of Proposed Medicaid Cuts[08:52] Challenges Faced by Rural Healthcare[12:13] Work Requirements and Their Implications[15:06] Bipartisanship and the Role of Public Opinion[18:05] Listening to Constituents and Addressing TheirConcerns[20:53] The Importance of Democracy and Future Outlook[23:57] Closing Thoughts and Future

    North Carolina's gun violence crisis continues to grow more dire by the day. According to the most recent data, someone dies in our state from a gunshot wound every five hours. Think about that for a minute: that's more than four lives lost every day. Amazingly, however, state legislative leaders are determined to […]

Episode 4480: Texas House Betrays Its Constituents

On today's show: 1. South Carolina House won't try to remove Treasurer Curtis Lofits from office this year - https://www.counton2.com/news/south-carolina-news/south-carolina-house-wont-try-to-remove-treasurer-curtis-lofits-from-office-this-year/ 2. Constituent boards nixed under state law, Charleston County considers next steps - https://www.live5news.com/2025/04/29/constituent-boards-nixed-under-state-law-charleston-county-considers-next-steps/ 3. Hicks: Somebody needs to explain how Old Village infrastructure amounts to government waste - https://www.postandcourier.com/cutting-infrastructure-money-for-old-village-was-foolish/article_24e855b6-b431-4421-96db-857f8871c515.html 4. SC bill seeks to redefine obscenity, sparking civil rights & education debate - https://abcnews4.com/news/lowcountry-and-state-politics/bill-pornography-civil-rights-house-south-carolina-sexual-content-obscene-kids-banned-books-schools-south-carolina-list-law 5. A state budget without earmarks could hurt some of the most vulnerable people - https://www.live5news.com/2025/04/29/state-budget-without-earmarks-could-hurt-some-most-vulnerable-people/ This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

Congressman Rob Wittman (R–1st) declined to attend a town hall organized by some of his constituents. They still gathered to voice their concerns.  In other news: Recent federal policy changes could open Virginia's national forests up for logging, “Medicaid is not the home of fraud” — and other Central Virginia news. 

This week marks the end of Congress’s longest break from Washington since President Trump re-entered the White House. For most lawmakers, that has meant more time with constituents. And for some, aggressive questioning at town halls. Lisa Desjardins reports on the past week’s interactions. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Representative Nathan Ballentine, to talk about updates on the legislative session, his years of public service, how he got into politics, and his extraordinary flag football expertise. Hear what voters really care about, the divide between public service and voter interaction, higher education's budget, charter schools, and efforts to address autism in our population. The Senators break down current events in their popular segment, Bourbon Briefs, and discuss the continuing controversy at the State Treasurer's office, frozen college tuition, national criticism of our State's BMW operation, a casino proposition in Orangeburg County, and so much more!Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's most controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C.   Support the showKeep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcastFacebook.com/BITBRpodcasthttps://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com

Guests: Amanda Litman, Waleed Shahid, Lee Gelernt, Alvaro Bedoya, Michael LewisBig crowds for no-show Republicans, bigger crowds for Democrats in the fight. Tonight: as the President undermines American education, new evidence that the people aren't going to stand for it. Then, the Trump administration courts a constitutional crisis in defiance of a judge's order on deportation flights. Plus, the Pentagon's absurd effort to shove all our heads back in the sand.   Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

Joy Reid leads this edition of The ReidOut with reports of Elmer Stewart Rhodes and Enrique Tarrio returning to the scene of the crimes Donald Trump pardoned them for, but it was not long before Tarrio was placed back in handcuffs. Plus, we exposea shakeup at ICE as Donald Trump's deportation plan runs into many obstacles. Yet, the White House is succeeding in weaponizing deportations and demonizing immigrants, critics say, which has already had deadly consequences. Listen now.