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Article 3 - Section 2: Cases the Federal Courts Can Hear! Thanks to our sponsor - Eric Buchanan and Associates: www.buchanandisability.com Please consider sharing with your friends and if you are listening on Apple leave us a review and a rating! Thank You! Conversations centered around the American Experiment and our Constitution and Bill of Rights! Our goal is to provide different perspectives - give historical context - model how to talk with those whom we may disagree with - tie foundational principals to today's headlines - PLUS, have some fun along the way. Please leave us a review and share with your friends! (A PODCAST PROVIDED AND OWNED BY DURING THE BREAK PODCASTS) Brought to you by Eric Buchanan and Associates: www.buchanandisability.com PART OF THE NOOGA PODCAST NETWORK: www.noogapodcasts.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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

In this episode we follow the unfolding legal drama around high-profile killings and the way judges, juries, and social platforms nudge outcomes inch-by-inch. Using recent court rulings — from dropped terrorism enhancements to downgraded charges — we explain the legal mechanics that can turn a first-degree case into a lesser offense, and why that process feels like a calculated, deliberate unspooling to many observers. We also examine the cultural side: the tidal wave of social-media reaction on Blue Sky, the celebrity narratives that recast accused killers as romantic figures, and how that flood of online fandom shapes public perception and the courtroom theatre. Expect clear, forensic breakdowns of charges (terrorism vs. first-degree vs. second-degree), a primer on jury nullification and plea dynamics, and a look at the political and emotional storytelling that surrounds these cases.

In this conversation, Reagan Kramer and Attorney Melissa Coleman discuss the profound themes of mercy, forgiveness, and the spiritual battles we face in times of grief and tragedy. They reflect on the recent events that have shaken our world and emphasize the importance of trusting God, extending mercy to others, and staying on mission despite the challenges. Melissa shares her personal journey of faith and the process of becoming unoffendable through Christ, highlighting the significance of using Jesus' mercy to heal and forgive. The dialogue emphasizes the necessity of living free from shame and condemnation, and the practical steps one can take to navigate emotional trials and extend mercy to others. They also touch on the concept of spiritual deliverance and the legal grounds that the enemy may have in our lives, advocating for a life of authenticity and transparency in our relationship with God and others.The conversation encourages listeners to acknowledge injustices, fight for the freedom of others, and love their enemies, reminding us that we are all called to extend the same mercy that we have received from God. They discuss the importance of addressing past traumas and injustices, establishing strong emotional borders, and the transformative power of mercy in healing relationships. More from the Revelations Podcast hosted by Reagan Kramer: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | YoutubeMelissa Coleman: mcoleman@colemanlaw.us.comBecome Part of Our Mission! Support The Revelations Podcast:Your support fuels our mission to share transformative messages of hope and faith. Click here to learn how you can contribute and be part of this growing community!Resources This Episode is brought to you by Advanced Medicine AlternativesGet back to the active life you love through natural & regenerative musculoskeletal healing: https://www.georgekramermd.com/ 00:00The Mission of Mercy in a Divided World12:54Choosing Mercy Over Offense16:32The Process of Forgiveness20:15The Power of Jesus' Mercy26:04Breaking Free from Bondage31:38Living Without Condemnation35:10Establishing Strong Borders in Our Lives55:20Understanding Mercy and Trials57:18Practical Steps for a Speedy Trial01:01:10The Power of Naming Injustices01:07:01Extending Mercy and Breaking Chains01:10:12Living Authentically in the Light01:15:53Deliverance Through Mercy01:20:02Closing Prayer and EncouragementSample Prayers to Use In the Courts of HeavenReleasing mercy over theperpetrators in my lifeLoving Father and Righteous Judge, I summons ______ (name) to the heavenly courts. ________(name), I charge you with: 1)_______ (offense #1); 2)_______ (offense #2); and 3) _______ (offense #3). You are guilty of these charges and you deserve to be punished. HOWEVER, because Jesus chose to give mercy to me for a debt I could never repay, I choose to give Jesus' mercy to you for your offenses against me. Jesus, I ask that you not count _____'s (name) sins against him/her. I relinquish my claim on every injustice _____ (name) committed against me, and I transfer jurisdiction of these matters to Jesus. ____ (name), you owe me nothing. I hereby break the power of condemnation off of you, _____(name), and I declare you acquitted, forgiven and free. I also hereby break every tie I have had with the accuser against _____ (name). Enemy, you no longer have power over me and no legal right to torment me. I will not be lured back in by you or commit double jeopardy. I break off my relationship with you now against ____ (name) for good. Father God, I trust you to restore to me all that was stolen, and I now choose to partner with You for ____ (name), and I ask that you bless him/her with every heavenly blessing. (Get specific as you pray for them with a clean heart!).  

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Unity is acting together even when we don't think alike. And one of the primary aims of the American Constitution is to support a democracy of those unified in diversity. Yuval Levin joins Mark Labberton to explore the precarious state of American constitutional life and the imbalance of power between the branches of the U.S. government. Drawing from his book America's Covenant, Levin argues that the Founders designed the Constitution above all to preserve unity in a divided society. Yet today, he warns, the imbalance of power—particularly the weakness of Congress and the rise of presidential authority—threatens democratic legitimacy. In this conversation, Levin reflects on originalism, the courts, Donald Trump's expanding influence, and the dangers of both passivity and autocracy. With clarity and urgency, he calls for renewed civic engagement and for Congress to reclaim its central role. Episode Highlights “Unity doesn't mean thinking alike. Unity means acting together. And the question for a modern political society is how do we act together when we don't think alike?” “The biggest problem we have is that Congress is under-active, radically under-active and has turned itself into a spectator.” “The president is in charge of the executive branch, but the executive branch is not in charge of the American government.” “I am very concerned about this kind of Caesar-ism. I think it is very dangerous.” “What we're seeing is constitutional creep, where the president is pushing and nobody's pushing back, and only Congress can do it.” “I worry a lot about Donald Trump. But the reason I worry is because Congress isn't doing its job.” “The politics of an autocratic state is a politics of spectators, and we just cannot become spectators.” “All of us will find ourselves in the minority sooner or later.” Helpful Links and Resources America's Covenant: The Constitution and the Path to National Unity, by Yuval Levin American Enterprise Institute (Find Yuval Levin's current research and publications) *New York Times Opinion* – Yuval Levin's columns at the New York Times About Yuval Levin Yuval Levin is director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he also holds the Beth and Ravenel Curry Chair in Public Policy. He is the founder and editor of National Affairs, senior editor of The New Atlantis, a contributing editor at National Review, and a contributing opinion writer at The New York Times. He is the author of several books on political theory and public policy, most recently American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation—and Could Again (Basic Books, 2024), which examines the U.S. Constitution through the lens of national unity in a divided society. Show Notes Constitutional unity and division Yuval Levin summarizes America's Covenant as a reintroduction to the Constitution framed around the challenge of unity in diversity. “Unity doesn't mean thinking alike. Unity means acting together.” The Constitution prioritizes bargaining, negotiation, and legitimacy over efficiency. Congress was designed as the “first branch” of government to embody pluralism and force compromise. The decline of Congress and rise of the presidency Levin argues Congress is radically under-active, ceding ground to presidents and courts. “The biggest problem we have is that Congress is under-active, radically under-active and has turned itself into a spectator.” Excessive focus on the presidency erodes democratic legitimacy. Current frustrations stem from misunderstanding the system's design: it resists narrow majorities and forces broad coalitions. Courts, originalism, and the unitary executive Levin affirms he is an originalist: “a philosophy of judicial interpretation … a mode of self-restraint for judges.” Supreme Court decisions in recent years repeatedly signal: “Congress, do your job.” He outlines the unitary executive theory: the president controls the executive branch, but not the government as a whole. “The president is in charge of the executive branch, but the executive branch is not in charge of the American government.” Trump's expanding power Levin warns of the growing push to centralize authority in the presidency. “I am very concerned about this kind of Caesar-ism. I think it is very dangerous.” Trump's second term differs because restraints have vanished; his circle now encourages unrestrained executive action. Disruption of long-held norms has weakened trust in American institutions globally and domestically. Constitutional crisis vs. constitutional creep Levin distinguishes between “creep,” “conflict,” and “crisis.” He argues the U.S. is experiencing constitutional creep: unchecked executive power without Congress pushing back. True crisis would involve direct defiance of the courts—something still possible but not yet realized. The role of citizens and civic responsibility Levin stresses the danger of passivity: “The politics of an autocratic state is a politics of spectators, and we just cannot become spectators.” Citizens should keep writing to Congress, vote with clear expectations, and engage in local governance. State legislatures, though less visible, often function better than Congress today. Clear thinking itself, Levin suggests, is a moral act for a healthy republic. Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.  

This week, Pastor Alex Walton invites us into John 2, where Jesus clears the temple and turns expectations upside down. For generations, the temple had been seen as the one place to meet with God, but Jesus came to tear down the walls that separated the sacred from the everyday. Through His life, death, and resurrection, He opened the way for God's presence to fill every corner of our lives. Come be reminded that the sacred isn't limited to special spaces or certain roles, it's right here in classrooms and coffee shops, boardrooms and backyards. God is at work in the ordinary, and He invites us to join Him. As you listen, may you be encouraged to carry the love and presence of Jesus wherever you go, trusting that every place and every calling can become holy ground.

On this episode of the Super Retro Podcast, we laced up and reminisced about the most nostalgic non-Jordan sneakers from back in the day, shouted out the legendary Nintendo Game Counselors, and celebrated PlayStation hitting the big 3-0. We dove into latchkey kid culture, took a trip back to the mall food court, and talked about the holy grail of toys - the G.I. Joe Aircraft Carrier. Plus, we dropped some gems in the Discord, opened some epic mailbags, broke down the new Mario Galaxy movie news, soaked up that football-weather weekend vibe, checked the fits, and so much more retro goodness.Today's episode was brought to you by Salty Water. Hydrate Your Inner Warrior! Support our sponsors:IG: https://www.instagram.com/drinksaltywater/Buy: https://tinyurl.com/4c4kz9ceWebsite: https://drinksaltywater.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/superretroMaster list on our NES collection: https://superretropod.com/nes-game-list-super-retro/Join our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP4yO-dFGayGUkT_MVYrhQ/joinEmail: SuperRetroPod@gmail.comAll things Super Retro: https://linktr.ee/superretroInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/superretropodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@superretropod

Readings: Exodus 32:7-14 | Psalm 51:1-11 | 1 Timothy 1:12-17 | Luke 15:1-10. Preached for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost (2025-09-14).

The Trump Administration has encountered several roadblocks in the courts, from challenges to executive authority to stonewalled provisions of the Big Beautiful Bill. Senator and former Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt led the charge on multiple conservative concerns during the Biden administration. He joins the show to share his experience inside the fight for the Trump agenda in its final frontier: the legal system. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. Sen. Schmitt's book, “The Last Line of Defense: How to Beat the Left in Court,” is available now: https://amzn.to/3InZlHT - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor:  PrizePicks - Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/MORNINGWIRE and use code MORNINGWIRE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast

Richard Epstein, John Yoo, and host Charles C.W. Cook dive into Trump's decision to blow up a Venezuelan drug boat (was it legal? was it war?), the Supreme Court's green light for immigration profiling in Los Angeles, and the growing showdown between lower courts and SCOTUS. They finish with Trump trying to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook and ponder whether or not the president can take control of the Federal Reserve.

Richard Epstein, John Yoo, and host Charles C.W. Cook dive into Trump's decision to blow up a Venezuelan drug boat (was it legal? was it war?), the Supreme Court's green light for immigration profiling in Los Angeles, and the growing showdown between lower courts and SCOTUS. They finish with Trump trying to fire Fed governor […]

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

Nia and Aughie discuss Federalist Paper 68, the election of the President of the United States. Alexander Hamilton lays out the electoral college in Federalist 68. The response, Cato 4, was likely written by George Clinton. 

Richard Epstein, John Yoo, and host Charles C.W. Cook dive into Trump's decision to blow up a Venezuelan drug boat (was it legal? was it war?), the Supreme Court's green light for immigration profiling in Los Angeles, and the growing showdown between lower courts and SCOTUS. They finish with Trump trying to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook and ponder whether or not the president can take control of the Federal Reserve.

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Fred Wagner, principal environmental advisor at Jacobs about the courts reshaping policy, NEPA uncertainty, and sticking to core environmental Values.  Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 1:42 - Do you know your NEPA terms?8:09 - Interview with Fred Wagner Starts24:17 - Alligator Alcatraz  31:24 - What are defensible exclusions now46:29 - How do we balances changes with our valuesPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Guest  Bio:Fred Wagner focuses his practice on environmental and natural resources issues associated with major infrastructure, mining and energy project development. Fred helps clients manage and then defend in court environmental reviews performed under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or equivalent state statutes. He works with public agencies and private developers to secure permits and approvals from federal and state regulators under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Fred is familiar with the full range of issues surrounding USDOT surface transportation programs, including grant management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and safety regulations. During his career, Fred has handled a wide variety of environmental litigation in federal trial and appellate courts across the country, from citizen suits, to government enforcement actions, to Administration Procedure Act (APA) challenges.Fred was appointed Chief Counsel of the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) during the Obama administration. He managed all legal matters involving the $40 billion Federal-Aid Highway program, including environmental and natural resources issues for highway and multimodal transportation projects. Among other high-profile projects, he oversaw the agency's defense of the following:  New York's Tappan Zee Bridge, San Francisco's Presidio Parkway, Chicago's Elgin-O'Hare Expressway, Kentucky and Indiana's Ohio River Bridges, North Carolina's Bonner Bridge, Alabama's Birmingham Northern Beltline, Wisconsin's Zoo Interchange, and Washington's State Road 520 Bridge. He represented the FHWA on government-wide Transportation Rapid Response Team, a multi-agency task force focused on improving project delivery and environmental review reforms.Fred began his career as a trial attorney in the Environment Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. He also served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Misdemeanor Trial Section of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia. Prior to joining Venable, he spent more than 20 years in private practice at a national law firm focusing on environmental and natural resources issues.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Support the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I unpack the latest information about the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, including details suggesting troubling parallels with other recent acts of political violence. We also cover a pair of federal appeals court rulings upholding gun-free zone restrictions in Illinois and New Jersey.

Professor Josh Blackman Judicial Defiance: Lower Courts Challenge Supreme Court and Trump AdministrationProfessor Josh Blackman details an unprecedented judicial "revolt" where lower federal courts, particularly in Boston, repeatedly defy Supreme Court rulings and temporary restraining orders against the Trump Administration. Cases involve deportation and presidential firing power. Chief Justice Roberts is struggling to make lower courts "get in line," prompting a rare concurrence from Justice Gorsuch criticizing the defiance.1115-1130

CONTINUED Professor Josh Blackman Judicial Defiance: Lower Courts Challenge Supreme Court and Trump AdministrationProfessor Josh Blackman details an unprecedented judicial "revolt" where lower federal courts, particularly in Boston, repeatedly defy Supreme Court rulings and temporary restraining orders against the Trump Administration. Cases involve deportation and presidential firing power. Chief Justice Roberts is struggling to make lower courts "get in line," prompting a rare concurrence from Justice Gorsuch criticizing the defiance. 1888 GAR OHIO

Today, Jim Garrity examines a critical issue in trial practice: whether an incomplete deposition—cut short when the deponent becomes unavailable—can be admitted at trial, particularly when the opposing party had no opportunity for cross-examination. Drawing on a new Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision and Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Jim explores the court's decision, the key factors trial lawyers should argue for or against exclusion, and the balancing test that should be used when essential testimony hangs in the balance. Discover practical strategies for both offering and opposing use of incomplete deposition transcripts in high-stakes litigation. Thanks for listening!SHOW NOTESInsight Terminal Solutions, LLC v. Cecelia Financial Management, et al., No. 24-5222, 2025 WL 2434894 (6th Cir. August 25, 2025) (reversing trial court's ruling that deposition was categorically inadmissible because defendants did not have an opportunity to cross-examine a 30 B6 deponent before his death)Fed.R.Civ.P. 32(a) (setting three-part test for admissibility of deposition testimony at trial)Treharne v. Callahan, 426 F.2d 58 (3d Cir. 1970) (court upheld the district court's discretionary admission of written interrogatory answers given by the now-deceased defendant, even though the plaintiff could not cross-examine; under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 26 and 33, answers to interrogatories can be used to the same extent as depositions, which are admissible if the witness is dead; further, the need for the evidence—being the only defense evidence—outweighed the lack of cross-examination, especially where death was not caused by the party offering the evidence and there was no fault involved)Duttle v. Bandler & Kass, 127 F.R.D. 46 (S.D.N.Y. 1989) (magistrate declined to exclude a deposition taken without defense counsel present, even though the witness died before cross-examination could occur; under Rule 32(a), depositions of deceased witnesses may be admitted if the party had notice and opportunity to participate, and the prejudice to the party proffering the deposition (who would lose critical evidence) outweighed potential prejudice to the opponent. Court proposed that any prejudice could be minimized by stipulating to facts the defense might have developed via cross-examination, reducing the impact of any lost impeachment opportunity)Derewecki v. Pennsylvania R. Co., 353 F.2d 436 (3d Cir. 1965) (trial and appeals courts admitted decedent's incomplete depositions as evidence, despite the absence of cross-examination by the defendant who had no chance to cross-examine before the witness died; Rule 26 authorized admission of depositions when the deponent is deceased as long as the circumstances justified it, and both parties had agreed the deposition was “completed” for evidentiary purposes; further, the harm in excluding the sole direct evidence of how the accident occurred outweighed the right to cross-examination. Courts must consider whether the lack of cross is due to fault; here, no such fault was shown)Waterman S. S. Corp. v. Gay Cottons, 414 F.2d 724 (9th Cir. 1969) (deposition of a witness who died before any cross-examination by the adverse party was admitted in bench trial; where there was no realistic possibility that cross-examination would have materially aided the party, exclusion was not required. Further, deposition testimony corroborated by other evidence; thus, lack of cross-examination did not affect the outcome)In re Reingold, 157 F.3d 904 (5th Cir. 1998) (testimony excluded at trial level; exclusion reversed. Trial court excluded party-plaintiff's perpetuation deposition, taken while the plaintiff was gravely ill and ended before cross-examination could be completed due to the witness's declining condition and ultimate death; Fifth Circuit held this exclusion to be a clear abuse of discretion and granted mandamus relief directing admission of the video deposition; FRCP 32(a) creates strong presumption favoring admission of a deceased witness's deposition. Exclusion is only justified by a specific and particularized showing of prejudice, such as stating what crucial areas would have been dealt with in cross-examination; a mere generalized complaint about the lack of cross is insufficient. Since the opposing party had already conducted a substantial deposition of the witness in prior proceedings, the risks of prejudice were further minimized)

We condemn political violence, and we will have more to discuss on this tragic subject soon. For now, we continue as planned with our first-hour discussion: President Trump and Vice President Vance have said that the courts should not stand in the way of their administration's priorities. The courts are, of course, supposed to be an equal branch of government. But are they? We welcome three retired judges — Republican and Democrat — to discuss it.In studio: Hon. Richard Dollinger, New York Court of Claims Judge (ret.) Hon. Joseph Valentino, New York State Supreme Court Justice (ret.) Hon. Thomas VanStrydonck, New York State Supreme Court Justice (ret.)

A mad fun episode of TPE, Stand-up Comedian and Content Creator, Ammar Zaidi, comes on the podcast to discuss School Stories, Karachi Rains, Amitabh Bachan, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Beef Burgers, Ducky Bhai, Career Stability and Stand-up Comedy.Ammar Zaidi is a Stand-up Comedian and a Content Creator.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction 4:00 School Stories 10:15 Shia School and Growing up Shia20:00 Horror Videos and Cannibalism 25:00 Rain Stories, Amitabh Bachan and Ambani's Wedding31:25 Being out in the rains in Karachi40:40 People who have lost it all in the floods44:00 Facing Tragedy, Going to Courts and the System54:22 Ammar Zaidi's Gas Story58:08 Property par phaday and Family issues1:01:59 Wearing hand me downs, Stationary boxes and Tetris 1:06:30 Ammar's Math Teacher and Degree1:10:00 Stand-up Comedy, Ducky Bhai and Career Stability 1:18:40 Beef Burgers1:29:00 Audience Questions

Preview: Guest name: Professor Josh Blackman. Professor Josh Blackman (Josh Blackman holds the Centennial Chair of Constitutional Law at the South Texas College of Law Houston and is a contributing editor to Civitas Outlook.) discussed Supreme Court recommendations for lower courts not to uniformly reverse presidential executive orders. Justice Kavanaugh described these as "interim orders," as the Supreme Court cannot wait three years for cases when issues arise daily. Lower courts, especially in Boston, are often not listening. 1937 SCOTUS

This segment exposes how Charlotte's DEI-driven courts and Democrat judges unleashed a violent career criminal who went on to brutally murder Irina Zarkusa—a tragedy that could have been prevented. Despite repeated arrests, pleas from his own family, and a documented history of violence, activist magistrates and Kamala Harris–aligned judges let him walk free with nothing more than a “pinkie promise” to return. Jesse Watters and others reveal how DEI ideology, political favoritism, and decades of Democrat rule in North Carolina have created a system where criminals are rewarded and innocents pay with their lives. This isn't justice—it's judicial suicide, and it's spreading to cities nationwide.

From mysterious orbs off Yemen that a Hellfire missile couldn't touch, to Pentagon psyops using UFO myths to hide secret weapons, the government's “disclosure” push looks more like a deep-state distraction than alien contact. At the same time, back home, DEI-driven Democrat judges are unleashing violent criminals—like the one who murdered Irina Zarkusa—while voters in Charlotte rewarded failed leadership with re-election. Add in fake job numbers, manipulated inflation narratives, and Jerome Powell's economic sabotage, and the pattern is clear: Democrats and their media allies are running cover stories and distractions to keep Americans from seeing the chaos their policies create. This segment connects the dots between UFO psyops, judicial suicide, and economic lies.

This explosive segment exposes the deadly consequences of Charlotte's DEI-driven magistrate system, where partisan appointees release violent repeat offenders in the name of “equity.” From the tragic murder of a Ukrainian refugee to the rise of “felony freebies” and “misdemeanor homicides,” the discussion reveals how Democrat prosecutors and judges enable chaos in blue cities. It then connects the dots to Biden's falsified job numbers—the largest revision in U.S. history—and the FBI's decades-long cover-up of Saudi involvement in 9/11. Together, these stories show a pattern of corruption, deception, and national betrayal.

A deep dive into the political and ideological forces behind Charlotte's justice system. This segment exposes how partisan magistrate appointments, DEI-driven policies, and lenient sentencing allowed a violent repeat offender to walk free—ultimately costing an innocent Ukrainian refugee her life. Featuring analysis of Jesse Watters' report and reflections on decades of crime coverage in North Carolina, the discussion connects local judicial failures to a broader national trend of progressive policies endangering public safety.

In this episode, we discuss the authority of CAAF to review factual sufficiency determinations of Courts of Criminal Appeals. We further address variance involving dates of the charged offense and changes to the specifications under R.C.M. 603. We also welcome LTC Michael Scaletty, Chair, Criminal Law Department, and Jackson Trout, a summer intern at TJAGLCS. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).

In this episode, we discuss the authority of CAAF to review factual sufficiency determinations of Courts of Criminal Appeals. We further address variance involving dates of the charged offense and changes to the specifications under R.C.M. 603. We also welcome LTC Michael Scaletty, Chair, Criminal Law Department, and Jackson Trout, a summer intern at TJAGLCS. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).

Messy Masonry, Inc. was hired as a subcontractor on a new home construction. Their job was to install two giant bay windows overlooking a lake, but they ended up splashing mortar on one of them. When they attempted to scrub it off, the window was scratched. As for the other window... another subcontractor, Outside the Lines Painting, was hired to paint the window frames, but accidentally sanded part of the windows in that process. The homeowner found the scratches months later.   Notable Timestamps [ 00:00 ] - A construction scenario involves Messy Masonry splashing mortar and scratching a bay window, and Outside the Lines Painting sanding another window, damaging the glass. [ 01:26 ] - The "damage to property" exclusion, particularly j(5) and j(6), is a complex and often confusing aspect of the CGL policy. [ 03:43 ] - Courts have ruled that if damage results from work product done incorrectly, it's not an "occurrence" and therefore not covered by a CGL policy, even before exclusions are considered. [ 05:28 ] - The j(5) exclusion applies to property damage on "that particular part of real property" where the insured or subcontractors are performing operations, if the damage arises from those operations. [ 06:03 ] - The j(6) exclusion covers "that particular part of any property" requiring repair or replacement due to "your work" being incorrectly performed. [ 11:32 ] - Courts have viewed incidental tasks, such as cleaning up mortar, as part of "performing operations," meaning damage occurring during such tasks can fall under the exclusion. [ 17:13 ] - The specific scope of a subcontractor's contract, detailing what work they were hired to perform, is a crucial factor in determining the applicability of CGL policy exclusions. [ 17:37 ] - Brennan provides a summary of the key takeaways. Your PLRB Resources Upcoming Course: All About the CGL Damage to Property Exclusion - Coming Soon! Learning Path: What Part is "That Particular Part" in the CGL j.(5) and j.(6) Exclusions? - https://members.plrb.org/education/courses/what-part-is-that-particular-part-in-the-cgl-j5-and-j6-exclusions Advantage Homebuilding LLC v. Maryland Cas. Co. 470, F3d 1003 (10th Cir. Kan. 2006). https://www.plrb.org/documents/advantage-homebuilding-llc-v-maryland-cas-co-2007/ Alverson v. Northwestern Nat. Cas. Co., 559 N.W.2d 234 (S.D. 1997) https://www.plrb.org/documents/alverson-v-northwestern-natl-cas-co-1997/ Employers Mut. Cas. Co. v. Pires, 723 A.2d 295 (R.I. 1999) https://www.plrb.org/documents/employers-mut-cas-co-v-pires-1999/ Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

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

Marriage functions not as the pinnacle of love but as capitalism's most durable contract. Courts, tax codes, and religions sell the illusion of romance while secretly enforcing the logic of transaction. Marriage markets labor, lineage, and loyalty.

Marriage functions not as the pinnacle of love but as capitalism's most durable contract. Courts, tax codes, and religions sell the illusion of romance while secretly enforcing the logic of transaction. Marriage markets labor, lineage, and loyalty.

Senator Heidi Heitkamp and CNN's Aaron Blake join Harry to break down a week that saw a series of sharp legal setbacks for the Trump administration and the return of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Trump is working Congress to keep Epstein materials from the public eye, but the hydraulic push from victims may prove too much to ignore. Meanwhile Trump is making noises about his next targets for a military incursion despite a serious legal rebuff. And as a dismal new jobs report suggests, the economy may be cracking under the weight of the president's chaotic—and apparently illegal—tariffs. Mentioned in this episode: Aaron's reporting: ⁠ https://www.cnn.com/profiles/aaron-blake Judge Charles Breyer's ruling in the Posse Comitatus case: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.450934/gov.uscourts.cand.450934.176.0_1.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate, Leah, and Melissa break down how the lower courts are challenging the Trump administration and expressing their frustration with SCOTUS. Then, they check in with two members of the supermajority: Brett Kavanaugh, who's touting a shiny new shadow docket rebrand, and Amy Coney Barrett as she commences her cursèd book tour. Finally, the hosts speak with Yale Law professor Justin Driver about his book, The Fall of Affirmative Action: Race, the Supreme Court, and the Future of Higher Education.Hosts' and guests' favorite things:Kate: Apologies: You Have Reached the End of Your Free-Trial Period of America! By Alexandra Petri (The Atlantic); Bonus 176: Law, Lawlessness, and Doomerism, Steve Vladeck (One First); How a Top Secret SEAL Team 6 Mission Into North Korea Fell Apart, Dave Philipps and Matthew Cole (NYT)Leah: The DC Circuit's Realpolitik Orders in the Foreign Aid Funding Case, Chris Geidner; 174. Justice Gorsuch's Attack on Lower Courts & Bonus 174: Playing the Justices for Fools, Steve Vladeck (One First); The Supreme Court Is Backing Trump's Power Grab, Kate Shaw & Ezra Klein (NYT).Melissa: RFK's Senate Finance Committee hearing; Hijacking the Kennedys, Reeves Waldman (New York Magazine); Nancy Mace: Everything You Didn't Know About Her Sh*tty Past (Crooked's Hysteria); These Summer Storms, Sarah MacLean; Gwyneth: The Biography, Amy OdellJustin: The Creative Act: A Way of Being, Rick Rubin; Martin Luther King's Constitution: A Legal History of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Randall Kennedy (Yale Law Journal) Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2025! 10/4 – ChicagoLearn more: http://crooked.com/eventsOrder your copy of Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad VibesGet tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.comFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky

Cristian Farias, legal journalist who writes for Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and other publications, and the host of The Bully's Pulpit, a podcast of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, talks about the many legal issues the Trump administration is running into, related to sending the National Guard in to LA and DC, deportations and more. 

Mark and Gary dig into recent legal headlines and unpack why, despite rampant political division, America's judicial system is still functioning as designed. They examine Justice Amy Coney Barrett's comments on the rule of law, debate whether public fears of constitutional collapse are overblown, and dissect a federal ruling against Trump's National Guard deployment to L.A. Plus, the duo explores the broader implications of Jon Gruden's lawsuit against the NFL.Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTube exclusively at YouTube.com/ReasonableDoubtPodcast and subscribe while you're thereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rogers for America with Lt. Steve Rogers – Many judges and liberal politicians are attempting to block policies that would help ICE agents and the Department of Homeland Security track down individuals who don't belong in the United States of America because they came here illegally It is the duty of the Department of Homeland Security, through our ICE agents and through our local police, to apprehend criminals...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Leaders in Washington repeat the same mistakes, expecting different results. Congress pushes the 25th Amendment and shutdown threats, while the president claims powers over state elections. Courts weigh battles against religious freedom, and schools hide falling standards. The cycle of political insanity continues as voters keep empowering those who fuel dysfunction and decline...

September 7, 2025; 8am: Federal judges are fed up with the Supreme Court for siding with Trump after lower courts have blocked parts of his sweeping agenda. SCOTUS has come to Trump's aid on a number of cases, and now the president is asking them to overturn a ruling that found his sweeping tariffs to be illegal. MSNBC legal analyst Melissa Murray joins “The Weekend” to discuss how the Trump administration is using shadow dockets to fast-track cases.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

It's the Saturday Show: one from the week, one from the vault. Mike revisits his take on immigration—spurred by a CNN piece and a Pesca Profundities post—arguing the media too often flattens a hard issue into easy labels. Courts have now allowed parts of Trump's approach, forcing a distinction between “shameful” and “unconstitutional.” From the vault, David Leonhardt on why Democrats' stance can sound like “more is good, less is racist. Come See Mike Pesca at Open Debate Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GIST INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Gist List at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pesca⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠

For this week's Rapid Response Friday we take up three major judicial rulings pushing back against executive overreach on three completely different topics: removals under the Alien Enemies Act, the use of the National Guard to conduct domestic law enforcement, and the  imposition of tariffs as an executive action under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Also: it turns out a DC grand jury really can't indict a ham sandwich, and why Brazil is so much better at prosecuting insurrectionists than the US is. Fifth Circuit's decision in W.M.M. et al (9/2/25) Judge Charles Breyer's decision in Newson v. Trump (9/2/25) Federal Circuit's decision in V.O.S. Selections v. Trump (8/29/25)

Willie talks with Curt Hartman about the Clerk of Courts refusing to release public documents. Also Curtis Houck debates the issues CBS News is having with editing interviews. Finally Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost breaks down his suit against two local high schools.

Headlines for September 03, 2025; “This Is Not About Public Safety”: Rep. Chuy García Decries Trump Threat to Send Troops to Chicago; Does It Matter? Trump Keeps Losing on Immigration in the Courts; “The Border Is Invading America”: Jean Guerrero on the Bipartisan Failures of Immigration Policy; Army Vet Charged with “Conspiracy” for ICE Protest as Trump Expands War on Dissent

Is Trump using AI photos and make up and starting wars to cover up for his failing health and mental state? Did we just attack Venezuela because Trump had a terrible 72 hour set of court losses? Why did a Federal Judge just observe that he is afraid that Trump could use the military to interfere with the presidential election? What crazy and dangerous stunt will Trump pull now that the entirety of his Tariff Scheme and the heart of this failed economic polices has been pulled down by the Courts? How will Trump attack the Epstein Victims and their live press conference tomorrow in DC hosted by a Republican and Democratic members of Congress?Join Legal AF's Michael Popok for his new podcast The Intersection, only on the MeidasTouch Network. Moink: Keep American farming going by signing up at https://MoinkBox.com/LEGALAF RIGHT NOW and listeners of this show get FREE WINGS for LIFE! Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Check out The Popok Firm at: https://thepopokfirm.com Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Legal AF Substack: https://substack.com/@legalaf Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF by MeidasTouch podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 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 The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen 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 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headlines for September 03, 2025; “This Is Not About Public Safety”: Rep. Chuy García Decries Trump Threat to Send Troops to Chicago; Does It Matter? Trump Keeps Losing on Immigration in the Courts; “The Border Is Invading America”: Jean Guerrero on the Bipartisan Failures of Immigration Policy; Army Vet Charged with “Conspiracy” for ICE Protest as Trump Expands War on Dissent

Trump is full speed ahead with his crime crackdown despite blue-city resistance, the President faces major foreign policy hurdles as India turns to China, and the FDA opposes the sale of an opioid-like substance marketed to kids. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsor: Ollie - Head to https://Ollie.com/wire and use code WIRE to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 661: Kyle Hagge joins the show! Neal and Kyle discuss why a federal appeals court ruled that President Trump's tariffs are not lawful and what is next. Next, how Aldi wants to be top dog in the grocery game. Then the winners of the weekend are Cadillac and Anguilla. Finally a look at the week ahead.  Get a $500 match on your first $500 spent with code BREW500 at https://www.ads.roku.com. Terms apply.  Check out Kyle on Per My Last Email! Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nLoZjMIpr7AhG61xsZlWs?si=83e893071dd44696  YT link: https://youtube.com/@permylastemailshow?si=aMa5d8vjKlFdeZlb  Show page: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Welcome!  02:00 - Courts vs Tariffs  08:30 - Aldi US Takeover  13:00 - Cadillac capitalizes on EVs 18:30 - Anguilla and AI  23:20 - Week Ahead  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Friday's Mark Levin Show, a federal appeals court ruled that President Donald Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs was unlawful, which is absolutely ridiculous. This decision could disrupt trade agreements with countries like the EU, Japan, and South Korea which is not what Trump wants. It also puts at risk tariffs aimed at China, Canada, and Mexico, which were intended to curb fentanyl shipments in border traffickings. In addition, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made the decision to prevent Palestinian leaders, such as Mahmoud Abbas, from participating in the forthcoming UN General Assembly. The genius of Rubio asserts that this action is in accordance with U.S. laws that oppose Palestinian statehood and impose penalties on the Palestinian Authority for financially supporting those convicted of terrorism. This decision effectively denies visas to high-ranking officials from both the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization, although personnel at the UN mission will still be permitted to remain. Lastly, a group of Democratic influencers were offered $8,000 a month to join a secretive program run by Chorus, a nonprofit tied to a liberal marketing platform. These influencers are a problem; therefore, we demand to know how much make so we can put an end to their political funding.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices