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The Steve Gruber Show | Guest Host, Scot Bertram | Courts, Chaos, and the Crossroads of America --- 00:00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 19:10 – Matthew Trayler, Director of Programs at the Christian Business Men's Connection (CBMC). Trayler reacts to reports of 30,000 layoffs despite a company posting $60 billion in profits. He discusses what this says about corporate priorities, leadership, and the moral responsibilities of business. 28:05 – Brian Jodice, National Press Secretary for the American Federation for Children. Jodice argues it's time to take school choice nationwide. He explains why empowering parents and expanding educational options should not depend on a family's ZIP code. 38:14 - Hour 2 Monologue 47:10 – Christian Clase, Constitutional Litigation Fellow at the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA). Clase explains why NCLA is urging the Supreme Court to hear a vaccine mandate case from the Ninth Circuit. He argues the lower court misapplied precedent, raising serious constitutional concerns. 57:07 – Dan McLaughlin, Senior Writer at National Review Online and Fellow at the National Review Institute. McLaughlin analyzes where Florida Governor Ron DeSantis goes next politically. He discusses DeSantis' options and what they could mean for the future of the GOP. 1:05:49 – Diane Schindlbeck, co-owner of Schindy's on Diamond Lake in White Cloud, Michigan. Schindlbeck shares how a pizza name controversy spiraled into death threats, prompting FBI involvement. She discusses free speech, small business ownership, and navigating public backlash. 1:15:45 - Hour 2 Monologue 1:24:38 – Mark J. Quann, author of Be Smart, Pay Zero Taxes: Use the Buy, Borrow, Die Strategy to Get Rich and Stay Rich. Quann opens the 2026 tax season by explaining how President Trump's tax cuts could impact individuals and investors. He breaks down strategies for minimizing tax exposure legally. 1:34:49 – Anna Giaritelli, journalist for the Washington Examiner. Giaritelli discusses Texas Governor Greg Abbott's argument that he set the national standard on illegal immigration enforcement. She examines how Texas' approach is shaping the broader immigration debate. --- Visit Steve's website: https://stevegruber.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevegrubershow Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@stevegrubershow Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/stevegruber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevegrubershow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegrubershow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stevegrubershow Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheSteveGruberShow

Second Amendment attorney Daniel Schmutter joins Cam to discuss the amicus brief he authored on behalf of the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs and Gun Owners Action League in U.S. v. Hemani, which addresses the troubling mindset from some courts when it comes to finding historic analogues that support modern day gun regulations.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Matt Frey spent seven years working as a therapist inside Rikers Island from 2011 to 2018, a job he never imagined taking growing up in the suburbs of New York. In this episode, Matt gives a rare inside look at day-to-day life at Rikers from the inmate perspective, breaking down what really happens in both General Population and Mental Observation housing. He shares firsthand experiences with extreme violence, inmate suicides, unprovoked attacks on staff, and the psychological toll of working inside one of America's most notorious jail systems. Matt also explains how inmates sometimes manipulate mental health services for protection or legal advantage, what it's like hearing confessions protected by confidentiality, and the surreal reality of assessing people just hours after seeing their alleged crimes on the news. Now running his own psychotherapy practice after leaving Rikers, Matt reflects on boundaries, trauma, and how working inside the jail changed him forever. _____________________________________________ #RikersIsland #PrisonStories #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeSystem #PrisonLife #MentalHealthInPrison #LifeBehindBars #lockedin _____________________________________________ Thank you to AVA for sponsoring this episode: Take control of your credit today. Download the Ava app and when you join using my promo code LOCKEDIN, you'll get 20% off your first year—monthly or annual, your choice. _____________________________________________ Connect with Matt Frey: Instagram: @freymentalfitness @outliftathletics @mcfrey27 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585253558683 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Life Inside Rikers Island (What No One Sees) 01:14 Meet Matt: A Therapist Inside Rikers Island 03:00 From Rikers Island to Private Practice 07:12 Matt's Early Life & Why He Chose Mental Health 13:55 First Jobs in Mental Health & Prison Work 18:43 First Day Working at Rikers Island (Shock & Reality) 20:44 How Therapy Works Inside a Jail 23:10 Violence, Suicides & Mental Health at Rikers 27:29 Solitary Confinement & Its Psychological Damage 32:58 Daily Life at Rikers: Safety, Filth & Neglect 37:06 Confidentiality, Courts & Ethical Dilemmas in Jail 45:01 The Human Side of Rikers: Trauma & Inmate Stories 53:34 Why He Left Rikers Island 01:00:26 Lessons Learned About Justice, Mental Health & Reform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live Feb 3, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowIran; ShutDown; Manufacturing; Courts; Fraud; Abortion Pill | Yaron Brook ShowThe Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by:-- The Ayn Rand Institute (https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)-- Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein (https://alexepstein.substack.com/)-- Express VPN (https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)-- Hendershott Wealth Management (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/-- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3#TrumpOpEd #EpsteinFiles #IranCrisis #PoliticalCorruption #Capitalism #GoldAndSilver #Republicans #FreeMarkets #IndividualRights #TradePolicy #USDollar #Authoritarianism #CostOfSilence ##ObjectivismBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Sarah Ferguson's charity, Sarah's Trust, has announced it will close "for the foreseeable future" after new details emerged from documents released by the US Department of Justice about the former Duchess of York's friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. A spokesman for the foundation said the decision comes after "some months" of discussion. BBC News Correspondent Ellie Price and Dr Andrew Lownie, author of Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, join Nuala McGovern.We hear from BAFTA Breakthrough British actress & comedian Susan Wokoma. Best known for playing Edith in the Enola Holmes films and her tv roles in Chewing Gum, and Cheaters, she's just written a brand new 'baroque and roll' musical for the National Youth Theatre as part of their 70th anniversary celebrations. There are renewed calls for better public education on the UK's complex legal system to help ensure potential victims, particularly women, have a clearer understanding of how it works. Family law barrister Samantha Singer joins Nuala to discuss her online platform designed to empower those facing legal challenges, alongside Jo Silver from the charity Safe Lives.We hear a lot about ‘mum guilt', but what about the guilt that can come along with not becoming a mother? Writer Ellen C Scott is child-free by choice but has recently experienced guilt towards her parents because she won't be providing them with grandchildren. She recently explored the topic for Stylist magazine and was surprised by how much it resonated with other women. Ellen and psychotherapist Professor Hannah Sherbersky discuss how to navigate these feelings.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Kirsty Starkey

The two-party system is a mirage, and unelected judges are destroying America. It's time for a new 1776. In this episode, I expose the hard truth: Elections have become meaningless. America has become a one-party system, where Republicans and Democrats differ in rhetoric but govern the same when it matters most — especially on spending, the economy, immigration, and sovereignty. Worse, even when voters demand change, judicial supremacy overrides the will of the people. Unelected judges now function as super-legislators, blocking enforcement of immigration law, nullifying state authority, and shredding the Constitution — all without accountability.  As we approach the 250th anniversary of the American founding,  we are facing a crisis deeper than any election cycle — a system in which voting no longer governs the governed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Across a number of ongoing stories, the Trump administration has taken actions in the name of enforcing certain laws, while seemingly skirting around others. On Today's Show:Andrew Weissmann, professor of practice at NYU School of Law, co-host of the podcast Main Justice and and the co-author of The Trump Indictments: The Historic Charging Documents with Commentary (W. W. Norton & Company, 2024), offers legal analysis of the news of the day, including the DOJ's release of the rest of the Epstein files, the DOJ's civil rights investigation into the Pretti killing and more.  

On today's FreightWaves Morning Minute, we discuss how severe winter weather and rising tender rejections are creating unprecedented volatility in the truckload spot market. With the National Truckload Index climbing to $2.71 per mile, the current capacity crunch signals a fundamentally different environment for carriers compared to previous years. As congestion on Interstate 35 worsens, operators of the SH 130 toll road are intensifying efforts to attract cross-border freight away from Austin traffic. Tractor-trailer volume on the bypass has surged 68% since 2019 as the route positions itself as a reliable alternative for U.S.-Mexico trade flows. In maritime news, Ocean Network Express reported an $88 million net loss for the third quarter due to softer freight volumes and weaker rates. Executives attributed the decline to a challenging operating landscape, particularly regarding slow cargo movement on Asia-North America trade routes. Finally, tune in at noon for a new episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? featuring Malcolm Harris. You can catch the full broadcast live or watch the replay later on our YouTube channel. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawyers love legal reasoning. It promises a clean, clear path through sticky, tricky territory. But legal reasoning can enable grotesque real-world outcomes, like torture, or arresting journalists, or masked government agents detaining and disappearing people. On this week's Amicus, Dahlia Lithwick is in conversation with Joseph Margulies, Professor of Practice of Government at Cornell University. Margulies litigated some of the biggest cases of egregious human rights violations of the post-9/11 “War on Terror”, an experience that informed his recent piece in the Boston Review: The Moral Stupefaction of America. Margulies explains how, when we allow obscure legal language to overshadow moral imperatives, we can end up in very dark places. The line from waterboarding at black sites to executing American citizens in the streets is a straight one. And there will be a lawyer willing to write a memo for all of it. Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In breaking news, independent journalist Don Lemon has been arrested by Federal Agents while covering the Grammy Awards in LA last night. Michael Popok explains how 3 separate Courts in Minnesota, from the Magistrate to the Chief Judge to 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, all rejected an attempt to arrest Don and recognized his First Amendment Rights as a journalist. Yet the Trump DOJ, to distract from the en masse resignations planned in the Minneapolis US Attorneys' Office to protest the refusal to properly investigate the Pretti and Good murders, has now vindictively gone after Don. NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Subscribe:  @LegalAFMTN  Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawyers love legal reasoning. It promises a clean, clear path through sticky, tricky territory. But legal reasoning can enable grotesque real-world outcomes, like torture, or arresting journalists, or masked government agents detaining and disappearing people. On this week's Amicus, Dahlia Lithwick is in conversation with Joseph Margulies, Professor of Practice of Government at Cornell University. Margulies litigated some of the biggest cases of egregious human rights violations of the post-9/11 “War on Terror”, an experience that informed his recent piece in the Boston Review: The Moral Stupefaction of America. Margulies explains how, when we allow obscure legal language to overshadow moral imperatives, we can end up in very dark places. The line from waterboarding at black sites to executing American citizens in the streets is a straight one. And there will be a lawyer willing to write a memo for all of it. Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In breaking news, independent journalist Don Lemon has been arrested by Federal Agents while covering the Grammy Awards in LA last night. Michael Popok explains how 3 separate Courts in Minnesota, from the Magistrate to the Chief Judge to 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, all rejected an attempt to arrest Don and recognized his First Amendment Rights as a journalist. Yet the Trump DOJ, to distract from the en masse resignations planned in the Minneapolis US Attorneys' Office to protest the refusal to properly investigate the Pretti and Good murders, has now vindictively gone after Don. NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2026-01-30 | UPDATES #119 | Two Americans dead in Minneapolis after encounters with federal immigration agents. A city on edge. Courts warning the administration to stop violating orders. Republicans — even MAGA Republicans — demanding investigations. And inside Trump world? The wheels are coming off. Finger-pointing, retreats, and the sound of people backing away from the cliff edge they ran towards. But will Trump's TACO on his own domestic programme of lawless authoritarianism go into reverse, or will this simply be seen as a minor rebranding issue? ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------SOURCES: Reuters — Trump warns Minneapolis mayor is “playing with fire”; Homan takes over, Bovino sidelined.Reuters — Expert critique of narrative control around Minneapolis encounters.Axios — Who's in hot water; quotes from Noem and Miller; judge orders ICE chief to appear. Washington Post — GOP anxiety and erosion of support for tactics; conservative media backlash.AP — “No Kings” protests planned; backlash framed as anti-authoritarian mobilization. The Guardian — Biden condemnation; reporting on DHS claims vs. video controversy. Reuters (context) — Gun-rights political risk in Pretti case.Al Jazeera (via Reuters/Ipsos) — Immigration approval rating datapoint (39%). ACLU — Project 2025 framing and rule-of-law concerns. ----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2026 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------

A courtroom isn't a referendum on character, and we dig into why that principle matters. We break down the Supreme Court of Canada's updated guidance on Corbett applications—the rules that govern when an accused's criminal record can be used to challenge credibility. We talk plainly about the balancing test judges apply: weigh probative value against unfair prejudice. Dishonesty offences like fraud and perjury can be highly relevant to truthfulness; dated youth convictions for non‑deceitful violence usually are not. In the case we cover, the trial judge erred by admitting the latter, but the conviction still stood because the evidence was overwhelming. It's a sharp lesson in tailoring cross‑examination to credibility, not propensity.Then we pivot to travel law with a surprising twist: a passenger burns his hand serving oatmeal in an airline lounge and sues. We map the Montreal Convention's strict liability regime and why “embarking” is the line that matters. Being in a branded lounge past security isn't enough; you need to be within the airline's boarding control, like lined up at the gate. With the Convention off the table, the claim turns on occupiers' liability. Reasonable safety does not mean perfect safety, and common sense counts. Hot food is hot, a clear flame symbol was present, and there was no proof of excessive temperature or unsafe setup—so no negligence.We close with a procedural reality check: reopening a case after you lose is rare. Courts will only allow it to prevent a miscarriage of justice, not to offer a second chance to fix gaps in evidence. Across these stories, a consistent theme emerges: Canadian law protects fairness through careful boundaries—on what juries hear, when airlines are strictly liable, how far safety duties go, and when a judgment is truly final. Enjoy the tour through credibility, common carriers, and courtroom finality—and if this resonates, follow, share, and leave a review to help others find the show.Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.

In this episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast, we examine one of the most closely watched and increasingly controversial developments in consumer finance: earned wage access (EWA) products. EWA products allow workers to access a portion of wages they have already earned before their scheduled payday. Proponents describe these products as a valuable financial tool that helps consumers manage cash-flow shortfalls without resorting to traditional payday loans. Critics, including the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL), argue that EWA products function as high-cost credit, often involving opaque fees that can trap consumers in cycles of debt. Our panel brings together industry and advocacy perspectives to explore the research, legal arguments, and regulatory uncertainty surrounding EWA, a market that has grown rapidly but remains unevenly regulated. Meet the Speakers ·        Alan Kaplinsky – Host and moderator. Founder and former Practice Group Leader of Ballard Spahr's Consumer Financial Services Group; now Senior Counsel. ·        Lucia Constantine – Senior Researcher at the Center for Responsible Lending, focusing on mortgage lending and predatory debt practices. ·        Yasmin Farahi – Deputy Director of State Policy and Senior Policy Counsel at CRL, specializing in small-dollar lending and state consumer protection initiatives. ·        Joseph Schuster – Partner in Consumer Financial Services Group at Ballard Spahr, with extensive experience advising on earned wage access products and their legal and regulatory treatment. Key Topics Covered in the Episode ·        What Is Earned Wage Access? An overview of EWA products, how they operate, and why they have become a focal point for regulators and consumer advocates. ·        Consumer Protection vs. Industry InnovationCRL presents research suggesting that EWA products operate as high-cost credit and may contribute to debt accumulation, while industry participants argue the products provide needed liquidity and differ fundamentally from traditional loans. ·        Fees, Tips, and Consumer Understanding A discussion of common pricing models, including expedited access fees and voluntary "tips," and whether consumers fully understand the true cost of using EWA services. ·        Research Findings CRL reviews studies conducted by it based on anonymized transaction data indicating frequent repeat usage, escalating fees, and increased overdraft activity among some users. ·        The Regulatory and Legal Landscape An examination of ongoing litigation, divergent state approaches, and federal regulatory ambiguity. While some states regulate EWA as credit, others have carved out exemptions. Courts are increasingly being asked to determine whether EWA products constitute "loans" under existing law. ·        Industry Responses and SafeguardsDiscussion of non-recourse structures, voluntary fee models, and industry-led efforts to mitigate consumer harm. ·        Policy Outlook Consideration of congressional interest, state-level reform efforts, and the likelihood of future regulatory intervention. Why This Episode Matters The debate over earned wage access is still in its early stages, but the outcome will have significant implications for fintech providers, employers, consumers, and regulators. This episode provides essential context and analysis for financial services professionals seeking to understand how EWA fits within existing consumer credit frameworks, and how that framework may change. Consumer Finance Monitor is hosted by Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel at Ballard Spahr and founder and former chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group. We invite you to subscribe on your preferred podcast platform for weekly insights into key developments in consumer financial services law and regulation. Since its recording, there have been a few developments relevant to this episode. For instance, on December 22, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an advisory opinion that states the Truth In Lending Act (TILA) does not apply to certain "earned wage access (EWA) products," and it rescinds a proposed interpretive rule issued under former CFPB Director Chopra that classified these products as credit subject to TILA with their fees considered finance charges. The Center for Responsible Lending expressed opposition to this latest advisory opinion. On January 13, 2025, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on financial technology that included consideration of draft legislation on "Earned Wage Access," which CRL refers to as "payday loan apps." Around 200 nonprofits have written to Congress about their opposition to the version of this bill as introduced last session of congress.

This Day in Legal History: “Axis of Evil”On January 29, 2002, President George W. Bush delivered his first State of the Union address after the September 11 attacks, a speech that would shape U.S. legal and foreign policy for years to come. During the address, Bush coined the term “Axis of Evil” to describe Iran, Iraq, and North Korea, alleging these nations were actively pursuing weapons of mass destruction and supporting terrorism. The speech marked a significant rhetorical shift in the U.S. posture toward preemptive military action and helped solidify a legal framework for broad executive authority in the name of national security. Citing the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), the Bush administration would go on to justify military interventions without new Congressional declarations of war.The “Axis of Evil” framing played a critical role in building public and political support for the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Though the legal justification centered on Iraq's supposed weapons programs and ties to terrorism, both claims were later discredited, leading to intense scrutiny of the legal rationale behind the war. Domestically, the period following the speech saw rapid expansion of executive power, new surveillance authorities, and detention practices that raised constitutional concerns. Internationally, the speech signaled a departure from multilateral norms and toward unilateral action under the banner of American security interests.The legal legacy of the address continues to reverberate in debates over presidential war powers and the limits of the AUMF. Critics argue the speech set a precedent for indefinite military engagement without sufficient Congressional oversight. Supporters contend it met the urgency of a new kind of threat in the post-9/11 world. Regardless of viewpoint, the 2002 State of the Union redefined the intersection of law, war, and foreign policy in the 21st century.A preliminary review by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) into the murder of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis did not state that Pretti brandished a firearm, contradicting earlier claims by Trump officials. Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was shot after reportedly refusing to move from the street when ordered by a customs officer. Initial official statements described Pretti as an armed threat, with the Department of Homeland Security noting he had a handgun—though it was holstered—and Trump aide Stephen Miller labeling him a “domestic terrorist” without evidence. However, video footage from the scene challenged these claims, showing an agent removing a holstered weapon from Pretti's waist before the shooting.The CBP review, based on body camera footage and internal documents, said officers attempted to move Pretti and a woman from the street and used pepper spray when they didn't comply. A struggle followed, during which a Border Patrol agent shouted “He's got a gun!” before both agents opened fire. The review, which is standard protocol, was shared with lawmakers but emphasized it contained no final conclusions. The identities and experience levels of the involved officers, particularly regarding urban crowd control, remain undisclosed. The incident has sparked national controversy and prompted a more restrained response from Trump in its aftermath.U.S. review of Alex Pretti killing does not mention him brandishing firearm | ReutersThe U.S. federal judiciary may only be able to continue full paid operations through February 4 if Congress does not pass funding legislation in time to avert a partial government shutdown. Judge Robert Conrad, who oversees the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, issued a memo warning of the looming shortfall, stating that while courts will remain open on February 2, they would quickly exhaust available funds by February 4. The uncertainty comes amid a broader funding standoff in Congress, where a six-bill package—including money for defense, housing, transportation, and a $9.2 billion judiciary allocation—is stalled.A key point of contention is the funding of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), especially following the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti by immigration officers. Senate Democrats are now refusing to approve DHS funding without reforms, throwing into doubt whether the broader package can pass. Although the bills had passed the Republican-controlled House and previously seemed poised for Senate approval, the Pretti incident has triggered renewed partisan gridlock.If no agreement is reached, this shutdown could affect the judiciary much sooner than the previous lapse in 2025, when courts operated for over two weeks before curtailing services. The current funding crisis threatens court staffing, case management, and broader access to justice. The memo underscores the fragile position of the courts in a prolonged budget standoff, with potential furloughs and suspended operations looming if a deal isn't struck.US judiciary may not be able to fully maintain operations past Feb. 4 in government shutdown | ReutersGoogle has agreed to pay $135 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit accusing it of collecting Android users' cellular data without their consent. The settlement, filed in federal court in San Jose, California, still needs judicial approval. The lawsuit claimed that even when users closed Google apps, disabled location sharing, or locked their devices, Google continued to gather mobile data, which users had paid for through their carriers. Plaintiffs alleged this behavior amounted to “conversion,” a legal term referring to the unauthorized taking of someone's property for one's own use.Though Google denied any wrongdoing, it agreed to stop transferring data without user consent during Android device setup. The company will also update its Google Play terms to clearly disclose data transfers and give users simpler options to disable them. The case covers Android users dating back to November 12, 2017. If approved, users could receive up to $100 each from the settlement fund.Plaintiffs' attorneys described the agreement as the largest known payout in a conversion case, and they may seek nearly $40 million in legal fees. A trial had been set for August 2026 before the settlement was reached. Google has not commented on the resolution.Google to pay $135 million to settle Android data transfer lawsuit | ReutersGoogle to Pay $135 Million to Settle Android Phone-Data SuitA Christian substitute teacher, Kimberly Ann Polk, has lost her attempt to revive First Amendment claims against Maryland's Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) after refusing to use transgender students' pronouns. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's decision, finding Polk unlikely to succeed on claims that the district's pronoun policy violated her free speech and religious freedom rights. The court ruled she failed to show any evidence of religious hostility from the school board and did not meet the legal threshold to proceed with her constitutional claims.Polk argued that MCPS's policy, which requires staff to use names and pronouns aligned with students' gender identities and bars disclosing those identities to unsupportive parents, conflicted with her belief that gender is fixed at birth. While the court dismissed her constitutional claims, it allowed her separate Title VII claim for religious accommodation to proceed. This claim argues that MCPS violated federal civil rights law by not making space for her religious beliefs in its employment practices.The decision was split, with Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson dissenting. He called the school policy a “gross assault upon the First Amendment” and argued Polk had a valid free speech claim. The case reflects ongoing national legal tensions between employee religious rights and school policies supporting LGBTQ+ students. Notably, another federal appeals court had previously sided with a teacher in a similar dispute, signaling a potential circuit split.Christian Teacher Can't Undo Pronoun Case First Amendment Loss This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

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Some of the 3,000 federal agents in Minnesota are set to leave following the killings of U.S. citizens Renee Nicole Macklin Good and Alex Pretti. ICE and U.S. Border Patrol officers have been in the state enforcing U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration agenda since December amid growing unrest. Now, Minnesota is suing the federal government, arguing that the Trump administration is breaching people's rights and acting beyond its powers. And what happens next on the ground and in the courts could set a precedent, as ICE operations continue throughout the U.S.Globe staff reporter Joe Friesen was in Minnesota and he's on the show today to explain what life is like for people there, how the ongoing fight between the state and federal governments is unfolding, and where the situation could go from here.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As tensions continue in Minneapolis between federal agents and locals, what does the law say about how ICE or CBP are allowed to act?On Today's Show:Michelle Hackman, Wall Street Journal reporter covering U.S. immigration policy, talks about the legality of the tactics ICE agents are using in Minneapolis and elsewhere, including entering people's homes without warrants, and the ways they are dealing with bystanders in the wake of the two recent fatal shootings in Minnesota.

There are several federal court cases involving immigration enforcement activity in front of a judge this week. A federal judge in Minneapolis is ordering the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear personally in his courtroom on Friday. Judge Patrick Schiltz said ICE has failed to comply with dozens of court orders. And he wants the agency's acting director, Todd Lyons, to answer for why he shouldn't be held in contempt.Over the weekend, the same judge had harsh words for the way the U.S. Justice Department is handling its case against a group of protesters who disrupted a St. Paul church service to protest ICE. MPR News host Nina Moini spoke with MPR Reporter Matt Sepic to sort through the various legal filings.Additionally, judges are considering temporary restraining orders in two separate federal cases dealing with the ongoing massive immigration operation in Minnesota. MPR reporters Peter Cox and Jon Collins give the latest on those cases.

Get your tickets for Dissident Dialogues HERE : https://dissidentdialogues.org/In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with Conservative MP and political reformer Danny Kruger for a wide-ranging conversation on civil service reform, Christianity, nationalism, and the future of British democracy.We discuss Kruger's critique of Blairism, the expansion of the administrative state, and why he believes Britain is no longer governed by Parliament, but by an unaccountable alliance of civil servants, judges, and quasi-independent institutions. He explains how depoliticisation, judicial activism, and the rise of quangos have hollowed out democratic accountability.The conversation explores Kruger's philosophy of conservatism rooted in family, community, and nation, his defence of civic rather than ethnic nationalism, and his argument that Britain remains a fundamentally Christian civilisation, even as faith has been pushed out of public life. We debate immigration, integration, multiculturalism, and whether British identity can survive rapid demographic and cultural change.We also examine plans to reform the civil service, the House of Lords, and the judiciary, including restoring parliamentary sovereignty, repealing the Human Rights Act, and confronting institutional resistance to democratic mandates.A searching and provocative conversation about power, faith, reform, and whether Britain can recover its constitutional foundations before social and political breakdown accelerates.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:38 What Is “Krugerism” 05:13 Conservatism vs Progressive Modernity07:22 Individualism, God & the Crisis of Meaning11:07 Is Britain Still a Christian Country?14:18 Reform UK vs Wet Toryism17:04 Recovering a Lost Constitution18:40 When Things Started Going Wrong21:09 Civic Nationalism vs Ethnic Nationalism29:35 Immigration, Integration & British Identity32:03 Christianity, Freedom & Social Cohesion35:00 Birth Rates, Family Breakdown & Demography39:24 Islam, Integration & the Limits of Tolerance47:47 Citizen Service & Rebuilding Local Democracy52:17 Taking on the Blob: Civil Service, Courts & Power Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the traditional Kooyong Tennis Club, the International Club of Australia's Grand Slam Reunion is currently taking place away from Melbourne Park. The competition attracts professional tennis players from all over the world. This is where we met three former German tennis professionals and talked to them about the major changes in recent decades. We also talked about money and who this year's favorites for the Australian Open are. - Im traditionsreichen Kooyong Tennis Club findet derzeit abseits des Melbourne Parks die Grand Slam Reunion des International Club of Australia statt. Der Wettkapf zieht Profitennisspieler aus aller Welt an. Dort haben wir drei ehemalige deutsche Tennis-Profis getroffen und mit ihnen über die großen Veränderungen der letzten Jahrzehnte gesprochen. Dabei geht es auch ums Geldverdienen und wer die diesjährigen Favoriten der Australian Open sind.

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America turns to the courtroom for nearly every conflict, but the consequences reach far beyond lawyers and judges. From Supreme Court cases on surveillance, gun rights, and sports to the American Bar Association's grip on legal education, a deeply litigious culture reshapes everyday life and raises urgent constitutional questions for the nation...

In this January 26, 2026 episode of Badlands Daily, hosts CannCon and Zak Paine examine how legal processes, election oversight, and institutional responses are converging in real time. The discussion focuses on court activity, procedural developments, and election-related findings, with close attention paid to jurisdiction, evidence, and how cases move forward once formal review begins. CannCon and Zak walk through what is happening inside the system rather than reacting to headlines, highlighting the importance of documentation, timelines, and process over speculation. The episode also explores how previously dismissed issues are resurfacing through official channels, why certain actions are now unavoidable, and how accountability unfolds through structure rather than spectacle. Throughout the conversation, the hosts emphasize patience, clarity, and understanding how outcomes are shaped by mechanics rather than rhetoric.

In Episode 16 of The No Treason Podcast, host Jonathan Drake continues his deep dive into Lysander Spooner's Trial by Jury, focusing on the historical role of juries as true courts of conscience. The episode explores how Anglo-Saxon legal systems decentralized power, placing judgment not in the hands of monarchs or professional elites, but in the people themselves. Jonathan walks through historical sources showing that juries judged both fact and law according to natural equity, not royal statutes, and examines how judges originally served as advisers rather than authorities. The discussion highlights how this structure acted as a safeguard against tyranny and why modern legal systems have drifted so far from this model. By tracing the evolution of jury power, this episode underscores the central argument that liberty is preserved not through elections or written laws alone, but through active participation by informed citizens exercising moral judgment.

  This week we arrive just in time to save you from losing all hope. Brad and Eric are here to prove that you don't need a fancy car or a six pack to score high… I mean, to score something. Tune in to find the easiest ways to share a bed. You will be surprised to find out that all this time all you needed to do was take your shoes off…   POORHAMMER MERCH! https://orchideight.com/collections/poorhammer PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SolelySingleton YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoorhammerpodcast TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/poorhammer Website: https://poorhammer.libsyn.com/   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Hello and Welcome 02:22 Hedonites of Slaanesh 06:16 Nighthaunt 07:46 Nagash 09:13 Blades of Khrone 09:59 Skaven 12:44 Cities of Sigmar 15:45 Sylvaneth 18:10 Seraphon 19:05 Karadron Overlords 20:25 Slaves to Darkness 22:32 Fyreslayers 23:56 Disciples of Tzeentch 25:10 Flesh-eater Courts 26:59 Lumineth Realm-Lords 30:36 Daughters of Khaine 32:05 Maggotkin of Nurgle 34:35 Ogor Mawtribes 35:55 Stormcast Eternals 38:16 Ossiarch Bonereapers 40:00 Sons of Behemat 40:31 Orks 42:56 Helmsmiths of Hashut 43:21 Idoneth Deepkin 45:12 Gloomspite Gitz 46:41 Soulblight Gravelords 51:07 Kragnos 51:50 Outro 51:41 Alright Audio Audience   Contact Information: You can interact with Solely Singleton by joining the hosts on discord and Twitter to give input to improve the show. Feel free to email more detailed questions and suggestions to the show's email address.   Your Hosts: Brad (DrRuler) & Eric (OnekuoSora) Brad's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/drruler.bsky.social Eric's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/onekuosora.bsky.social Show Email: thepoorhammerpodcast@gmail.com Merch Website: http://www.poorhammer.com/ Edited by: Menino Berilio Show Mailing Address: PO Box 70893 Rochester Hills, MI 48307   Licensed Music Used By This Program: "Night Out" by LiQWYD CC BY "Thursday & Snow (Reprise)" by Blank & Kytt CC BY "First Class" by Peyruis CC BY "Funky Souls" by Amaria CC BY  

Retired lawyer and Sports Illustrated and ESPN author Lester Munson joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan to discuss current legal issues in the sports world. Lester talks about the latest sports point-shaving scandal, sports betting by athletes, the possible move of the Chicago Bears out of Chicago, and the new NCAA rules regarding paying college athletes.

Dan Herbert, former Chicago Police officer and now lawyer, joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan to talk about the acquittal of a police officer in the Uvalde school shooting and the legality of the shooting of Renee Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis.

Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky join Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan to talk about Cre8tive Con and how it helps entrepreneurs succeed. Julie and Dominick discuss roadblocks halting entrepreneurs, how to help people find their passions, and who benefits from this convention.

Child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Jenna Saul joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan to discuss two high-profile domestic violence murder cases with Chicago ties and the major red flags to watch for in a relationship. The first case looks at a lawyer accused of throwing his wife down the stairs of a condo in the […]

This week we arrive just in time to save you from losing all hope. Brad and Eric are here to prove that you don't need a fancy car or a six pack to score high… I mean, to score something. Tune in to find the easiest ways to share a bed. You will be surprised to find out that all this time all you needed to do was take your shoes off…   POORHAMMER MERCH! https://orchideight.com/collections/poorhammer PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SolelySingleton YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoorhammerpodcast TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/poorhammer Website: https://poorhammer.libsyn.com/   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Hello and Welcome 02:22 Hedonites of Slaanesh 06:16 Nighthaunt 07:46 Nagash 09:13 Blades of Khrone 09:59 Skaven 12:44 Cities of Sigmar 15:45 Sylvaneth 18:10 Seraphon 19:05 Karadron Overlords 20:25 Slaves to Darkness 22:32 Fyreslayers 23:56 Disciples of Tzeentch 25:10 Flesh-eater Courts 26:59 Lumineth Realm-Lords 30:36 Daughters of Khaine 32:05 Maggotkin of Nurgle 34:35 Ogor Mawtribes 35:55 Stormcast Eternals 38:16 Ossiarch Bonereapers 40:00 Sons of Behemat 40:31 Orks 42:56 Helmsmiths of Hashut 43:21 Idoneth Deepkin 45:12 Gloomspite Gitz 46:41 Soulblight Gravelords 51:07 Kragnos 51:50 Outro 51:41 Alright Audio Audience   Contact Information: You can interact with Solely Singleton by joining the hosts on discord and Twitter to give input to improve the show. Feel free to email more detailed questions and suggestions to the show's email address.   Your Hosts: Brad (DrRuler) & Eric (OnekuoSora) Brad's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/drruler.bsky.social Eric's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/onekuosora.bsky.social Show Email: thepoorhammerpodcast@gmail.com Merch Website: http://www.poorhammer.com/ Edited by: Menino Berilio Show Mailing Address: PO Box 70893 Rochester Hills, MI 48307   Licensed Music Used By This Program: "Night Out" by LiQWYD CC BY "Thursday & Snow (Reprise)" by Blank & Kytt CC BY "First Class" by Peyruis CC BY "Funky Souls" by Amaria CC BY  

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America turns to the courtroom for nearly every conflict, but the consequences reach far beyond lawyers and judges. From Supreme Court cases on surveillance, gun rights, and sports to the American Bar Association's grip on legal education, a deeply litigious culture reshapes everyday life and raises urgent constitutional questions for the nation...

Welcome to the Carolina Cabinet, the region's only homegrown conservative talk radio show, where your hosts Peter Pappas and Laura Musler bring you "the smartest hour of radio" for Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and beyond. In this episode, they're joined by special guest Sherry Miller—a longtime Fayetteville family law attorney and a candidate for District Court Judge, Seat 3.The conversation kicks off with updates on local GOP happenings, including Laura Musler's recent election as First Vice Chair of the Cumberland County GOP and her experiences running the Fayetteville Republican Women's Club. The hosts then shift gears to discuss one of the hottest political issues: President Trump's proposal to ban large institutional investors from buying up single-family homes—a topic sparking debate across party lines about housing affordability, market fairness, and the struggle of first-time homebuyers.As the episode progresses, the spotlight turns to Sherry Miller, who shares her Fayetteville roots and her deep experience in family law. The hosts dive into the differences between district and superior courts, the challenges families face in the legal system, and the complexities of serving justice with compassion—especially when so many people can't afford legal representation. Sherry Miller offers candid insights about courtroom management, the realities of family court, and her philosophy on serving the community as a fair-minded, communicative, and experienced judge.Whether you're looking for updates on local politics, curious about the inner workings of the court system, or simply want to meet one of your potential district court judges, this episode is packed with real talk, personal stories, and a healthy dose of banter. Settle in—Carolina Cabinet is calling order!

Can you imagine crashing a superbike at a press event in a foreign country? Zack can! Zack Courts returns to the show and shares his experience (both on and off the track) at the KTM 990 RC R press event in southern Spain. Spurg & Zack also discuss changes in motorcycle policy at the Circuit of the Americas and whether or not a high BMW price tag is worth it off-road. Check out more from RevZilla: Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews RevZillaTV: Bike reviews, How-To's, and product videos

Tara delivers a stark warning after a series of courtroom decisions and public statements she says are changing the rules of enforcement in America. From a Latin Kings gang member walking free after allegedly placing a hit on a Border Patrol chief, to comments by Arizona's Attorney General that critics say could endanger federal agents, Tara connects the dots between non-prosecution, ideological jury pools, and what she believes is the rapid erosion of law and order in major blue cities. This episode asks one urgent question:

Tara revisits the Chicago case that she says changed everything. A high-ranking Latin Kings gang member, an illegal immigrant wanted by Interpol, allegedly puts out a Snapchat hit on a U.S. Border Patrol sector chief — $10,000 to kill him, $2,000 to kidnap and torture him. The evidence was explicit. The jury deliberated less than four hours. The verdict: Not guilty. From Chicago to Minneapolis to Washington, D.C., Tara argues this case exposes a dangerous new reality: state courts won't prosecute, federal juries won't convict, and criminals know it. This isn't disorder. It's a system — and it's accelerating.

A gang hit on a U.S. Border Patrol sector chief. A known Latin Kings leader, wanted by Interpol. A $10,000 murder bounty — and no conviction. Tara revisits a chilling Chicago case that signals something far bigger than one courtroom decision. From weaponized juries to cities where law enforcement is openly hunted, this episode examines what happens when the justice system stops functioning — and who pays the price. This isn't theory. It's happening now.

College sports are at a breaking point as eligibility rules face legal challenges that could permanently reshape college football. We break down the NCAA's growing inability to enforce its own rules, why courts are siding with players, and how football could be next.The show also recaps Indiana's improbable national championship run over Miami, why analytics said the wrong team won, and what this title means for the future of non-traditional powers. We dig into the massive TV ratings, what they say about brand value, and why Indiana may have changed how fans view the sport.Plus, a deep dive into way-too-early 2026 rankings, why preseason projections are more meaningless than ever, and the escalating standoff between the SEC and Big Ten over College Football Playoff expansion as the ESPN deadline approaches.

Aughie and Nia discuss the Whie Court, ears 1910 - 1921. Edward Douglass White was the first Associate Justice to be elevated to the position of Chief Justice. The White Court was slightly less conservative than the previous Fuller Court, choosing to favor regulations under the Commerce Clause and upholding the federal income tax.

One former, and two current state senators are challenging a new property tax policy in court. Around 80% of residential property owners saw tax relief last year under the policy. The lawsuit amplifies a fracture between Republican lawmakers.

In this episode, we discuss how artificial intelligence is increasingly blurring the line between assistance and deception, from using AI tools to troubleshoot everyday problems to the growing risks of deepfake images and AI-generated pornography. We examine questions of name, image, and likeness as property, the limits of regulation, and whether government enforcement can realistically keep pace with rapidly evolving technology. We also dive into the foolishness of the week involving the Smithsonian and renewed debates over Trump's impeachments, before turning to broader political questions about gerrymandering, census data, immigration, and representation. The conversation closes with a look at election denial, political extremism, rising distrust in institutions, and how economic anxiety continues to fuel anger and division across American society. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:26 Fixing a Computer with AI Assistance 02:00 Listener Calendar Story and Patreon Banter 03:52 AI, Deepfake Porn, and Image Ownership 05:14 Grok and AI Image Manipulation 08:01 AI Guardrails 10:44 Foolishness of the Week: Smithsonian and Trump's Impeachments 12:15 Trump, Impeachment, and Historical Legacy 14:54 Does Trump Care About His Legacy? 17:05 Midterm Elections and House Control 18:45 Gerrymandering, Courts, and State Power 20:15 Urban vs Rural Political Divide 22:09 Redistricting, Census Rules, and Immigration 24:25 Census Overreach and Bad Data 26:00 Political Representation and Imperfect Systems 27:52 Why America Still Attracts Immigrants 28:47 Peaceful Transfers of Power and January 6 29:53 Election Denial and Institutional Trust 33:21 Political Extremism and Rising Violence 35:01 Protests, Policing, and Fear of Government 37:57 Midterms, Election Fallout, and Political Violence 38:54 Economic Anxiety and Political Anger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fifteen years. Twenty-three stab wounds. Ten to the back of her neck. A knife four inches deep in her chest. And a ruling that defied all logic: suicide.Ellen Greenberg was a 27-year-old Philadelphia teacher found dead in her Manayunk apartment on January 26, 2011. The medical examiner initially ruled it homicide. Within weeks, that was changed to suicide — with no explanation to her family. The crime scene was professionally cleaned within 24 hours. Her electronics were removed by her fiancé's uncle — a powerful Pennsylvania judge — before investigators could process them. Those same devices would later be cited as evidence of suicide, despite the original investigation finding nothing indicative of self-harm on them.Now, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer, federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to multiple agencies — including the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office that Governor Josh Shapiro ran when his team closed this case in 2019. This isn't about how Ellen died. It's about whether the handling of her case constitutes criminal corruption.Courts have already called the investigation "deeply flawed." The original pathologist has recanted. A 2025 review found wounds and bruises never documented — and still ruled it suicide. The Greenberg family has fought for answers through every legal avenue Pennsylvania offered. Now the feds are asking the questions the state wouldn't.There's no statute of limitations on homicide. If federal investigators find what Ellen's parents have always believed — that institutions protected themselves instead of seeking justice — this case could finally see accountability.#EllenGreenberg #JoshShapiro #FederalProbe #TrueCrime #Philadelphia #JusticeForEllen #Corruption #CoverUp #TrueCrimeToday #BreakingJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

This is the case that broke the system wide open. Ellen Greenberg — a 27-year-old first-grade teacher — was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment with 23 stab wounds, 10 of them to the back of her neck, a knife buried four inches into her chest. The official ruling? Suicide.For 15 years, her parents fought every institution in Pennsylvania. They were told their daughter did this to herself. Courts called the investigation "deeply flawed" but couldn't grant relief. The original medical examiner recanted. A new review found 20 additional bruises and 3 more stab wounds never documented. The city still said suicide.Now federal prosecutors have entered the case — and they're not investigating how Ellen died. They're investigating whether the people who handled her case committed crimes. Sources say the U.S. Attorney's Office has issued subpoenas to the Philadelphia Police Department, the Medical Examiner's Office, and the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office — the office Governor Josh Shapiro ran when his team closed this case citing laptop searches found on devices that had been removed from the crime scene by Ellen's fiancé's uncle.The chain of custody was broken. The crime scene was cleaned in 24 hours. The doorman never accompanied anyone upstairs. And now, finally, someone with subpoena power wants to know why nobody in Pennsylvania seemed interested in finding the truth.#EllenGreenberg #JoshShapiro #FederalInvestigation #TrueCrime #JusticeForEllen #Philadelphia #Corruption #CoverUp #MedicalExaminer #TrueCrime2025Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Another day, another rebellion against illegal immigration enforcement. Minnesota's leaders continue to fan the flames of violence in their state. A sob story of an illegal alien's deportation … under Barack Obama's administration. Competing visions of a "new world order"? More and more fraud continues to be uncovered nationwide. Video of the Greenland dog sled team has emerged courtesy of PatHead Rowdy Introvert! U.S. moving assets closer to Iran? Bad news for Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas). Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) vs. Alison Steinberg. Karoline Leavitt addresses Washington Post reporter and leaked classified documents. Candace Owens thinks Charlie Kirk was a time traveler. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 01:46 Karoline Leavitt VS. Propaganda Reporter 05:30 Jacob Frey Continues the Violent Resistance 07:58 Minneapolis Resident Has Some Ideas to Combat ICE 10:01 Protester Blinded by Pepper Ball to the Face 15:01 Scott LoBaido on the Right Way to Protest 18:53 Minnesota Resident is Happy for ICE? 23:24 Deportation Story with a Shocking Twist 31:10 FLASHBACK: Barack Obama on Deportation 34:13 John Fetterman on Deportation Today 37:39 Kevin Hassett on State of the Economy 39:52 Kevin Hassett on Upcoming Trump Davos Speech 40:47 Mark Carney on the New World Order? 52:31 Greenland Sled Dogs 57:25 Thomas Massie on Greenland 58:44 Thomas Massie is a Democrat? 1:04:35 New Poll on Texas Senate Primary 1:10:21 Alison Steinberg VS. Ilhan Omar Part 2 1:14:33 Karoline Leavitt on The Washington Post Leak 1:20:07 Candace Owens is a WACKO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Maddow rounds up a litany of recent court losses Donald Trump has suffered, as even some Republicans in Congress are agreeing to block or otherwise mitigate the damage Trump's policies are inflicting on their constituents, all while Americans rally in protest of abuses and outright crimes committed by Trump's ICE agents.Rachel Maddow reviews recent examples of ICE agents overstepping their legal authority and making a chaotic mess of the job they're meant to be doing, all of which paints them not as actual professional immigration enforcement, but as Trump's untrained secret police force dressed up in military gear.ICE agents dressed in paramilitary costume and terrorizing communities with heavy-handed tactics appear to have thought their abuses would earn them respect and obedience. On the contrary, Americans are only becoming more agitated and inclined to resist ICE's overstepping. Amanda Otero, co-executive director of Take Action Minnesota, talks with Rachel Maddow about organizing anti-ICE protests and other activism as Donald Trump surges troops of border patrol agents into her town. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seemingly infinite battles over President Donald Trump's agenda have been playing out in the courts over the past year. But when all's said and done, are these legal challenges actually working? Politico legal affairs reporter Kyle Cheney joins Kimberly to discuss. Plus, they'll get into the Supreme Court's impending decision on Trump's tariffs and why even some GOP members are breaking rank to speak up about the Justice Department's investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.Here's everything we talked about today:"Jan. 6 — five years later" from Politico "Trump's push to politicize the Fed could cause further market "volatility'" from Marketplace Post by @kyledcheney.bsky.social "‘The courts are helpless': Inside the Trump administration's steady erosion of judicial power" from CNN Politics "Trump's ‘Superstar' Appellate Judges Have Voted 133 to 12 in His Favor" from The New York Times"Supreme Court blocks Trump effort to deploy National Guard troops to Illinois" from Politico "Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump admin's tariff arguments" from Marketplace We love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.