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    Politicology
    ENCORE: Power To The People: Decentralizing Technology

    Politicology

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 47:45


    Host Ron Steslow welcomes Mike Brock, CEO of TBD, a subsidiary of Block Inc. (formerly Square), the financial technology firm led by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. The Internet is dominated by massive, corporate walled gardens like Google, Facebook, and Twitter (now X), where centralized control makes their users (us!) vulnerable to censorship and manipulation. In this episode, we explore how the movement to decentralize technology empowers individuals, protects against corporate and government abuse, and addresses real problems in finance and social media. We'll also discuss how decentralized technology can enhance financial access and freedom, bypassing intermediaries and censorship, and shifting power from financial corporations to individuals. Finally, we turn to the political landscape, focusing on the Democratic party's approach to decentralized technology and early signs it may be changing. Segments to look forward to: (04:45) Mike's background  (10:50) Empowering individuals through decentralized finance and identity  (15:45) Building infrastructure for a decentralized future  (19:10) The potential of decentralized identity  (29:49) The importance of Bitcoin's decentralization  (31:31) Financial Access and Freedom  (34:27) Preserving agency  (44:44) Changing the balance of power  (50:54) The varied stance of the Democratic party Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/brockm Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    O'Connor & Company
    Harris-Walz Not Going Away, Trump Confirmations, Chloe Cole, Traffic Woes

    O'Connor & Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 26:57


    In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Kamala Harris is Democratic front-runner for California governor in 2026: Poll NPR: RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump's health secretary, over Democrats' loud objections WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CHLOE COLE - detransitioner SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/ChoooColeJudge blocks Trump order on gender transitions for now DC Traffic Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, February 14, 2025 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Seth Leibsohn Show
    February 14, 2025 - Hour 3 (Guest Ed Morrissey)

    The Seth Leibsohn Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 35:54


    Ed Morrissey, Managing Editor at Hot Air, and host of the Ed Morrissey Podcast, joins Seth to discuss President Trump's appointments, and the Democratic party's inability to relate to the American people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Daily
    Trump 2.0: Musk in the Oval, a Gift to Mayor Adams and a Win for Putin

    The Daily

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 35:25


    Over the past week, President Donald J. Trump dramatically ceded the stage to Elon Musk in the Oval Office, turned the Democratic mayor of New York City into a political pawn and ensured that Vladimir Putin begins peace talks with Ukraine on Russia's terms.The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Maggie Haberman, David E. Sanger and Zolan Kanno-Youngs sit down and discuss the latest week in the Trump administration.Guests: Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent for The New York Times.David E. Sanger, the White House and National Security Correspondent for The New York Times.Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a White House correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: Mr. Trump and Mr. Musk are hunting hunt for corruption, but very selectively.Mr. Trump says his call with Mr. Putin is the beginningis beginning of the Ukraine peace negotiations.How the Jjustice Ddepartmentt. helped sink its own case against Eric Adams.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Photo: The New York Times. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    What A Day
    Dem Attorneys General Take On Trump

    What A Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 25:47


    Democratic state attorneys general have been a major thorn in President Donald Trump's side since he returned to the White House last month. They've successfully gotten federal courts to block some of the president's most questionably constitutional actions, from trying to end birthright citizenship and freezing trillions in federal grant money to letting Elon Musk run roughshod over government agencies. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin stops by the 'What A Day' studio to talk about how Democratic AGs are working together to push back on the Trump administration's agenda.And in headlines: A vaccine skeptic is now running the Department of Health and Human Services, Trump's pick to run the Department of Education talked about her plans to dismantle the Department of Education during her first Senate confirmation hearing, and there's new hope the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will continue to hold.Show Notes:Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8Support victims of the fire – votesaveamerica.com/reliefWhat A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

    Macroaggressions
    Flashback Friday | #380: American Psycho

    Macroaggressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 66:51


    Once branded by Harper's Bazaar magazine as a “New Kennedy”, Gavin Newsom has methodically moved up the Democratic totem pole of California politics when he became the youngest mayor in the history of San Francisco. From that point forward he has been on the rise, and building out a network of connections. The Governor of California has his sights set on the presidency at some point, but probably not in 2024. Using the last quarter century of his political maneuvering as a barometer, he will slowly work himself into the 2028 elections after almost a decade running California into the ground. He's the Globalist's favorite choice because he is supportive of the United Nations and World Economic Forum's climate agenda, and even leading the way in some of the Woke Green initiatives that California is driving, though not in a gasoline-powered car after 2035 due to laws passed by California's own Patrick Bateman clone, Gavin Newsom. The Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMm Hypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwms Website: www.Macroaggressions.io Activist Post: www.activistpost.com Sponsors: Chemical Free Body: https://www.chemicalfreebody.com Promo Code: MACRO C60 Purple Power: https://c60purplepower.com/ Promo Code: MACRO Wise Wolf Gold & Silver: www.Macroaggressions.gold LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.com EMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com Promo Code: MACRO Christian Yordanov's Health Transformation Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com Privacy Academy: https://privacyacademy.com/step/privacy-action-plan-checkout-2/?ref=5620 Brain Supreme: www.BrainSupreme.co Promo Code: MACRO Above Phone: http://abovephone.com/?above=macro Promo Code: MACRO Activist Post: www.ActivistPost.com Natural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast

    My History Can Beat Up Your Politics
    Now on the Patreon: Franklin Roosevelt Takes on Jimmy Walker

    My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 4:04


    Now on the Patreon: Franklin Roosevelt Takes on Jimmy Walker In the sweltering summer of 1932, Franklin Delano Roosevelt found himself ensnared in a political web spun by the most notorious machine in New York politics—Tammany Hall. As governor of New York, Roosevelt was well aware of the rampant corruption within the city's government, but his position as the Democratic nominee for president made any decisive action perilous. Removing New York City's charismatic, scandal-plagued mayor, Jimmy Walker, would mean war with the political bosses whose support he needed. Yet ignoring Walker's misdeeds would undermine Roosevelt's image as a reformer and threaten his appeal to progressives across the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    POLITICO's Nerdcast
    Inside the Resistance 2.0 | Rep. Jamie Raskin

    POLITICO's Nerdcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 38:42


    Where is the Democratic “resistance” for Trump's second term? Chief Playbook Correspondent Eugene Daniels asks Rep. Jamie Raskin, a longtime nemesis of President Trump's and the current House Judiciary Committee ranking member, why the Democrats have been slow to counter the president's aggressive governing, and what the plan is going forward to rebuild the party and its message. Eugene Daniels is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO. Rep. Jamie Raskin is the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO audio.  Alex Keeney is a senior producer for POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Todd Huff Radio Show
    Political Stunts In Ohio & Mississippi | Feb 14, 2025 | Hour 2

    The Todd Huff Radio Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 40:51


    Lawmakers in Ohio and Mississippi have introduced controversial bills aimed at penalizing men for engaging in sexual activity without the intent of procreation. These proposed measures would impose fines on men who have sex without reproductive purposes, a move that has sparked heated debates across the political spectrum.Critics argue that these bills are not intended to pass into law but are instead political stunts orchestrated by Democratic lawmakers to draw attention to broader issues surrounding reproductive rights. By introducing these provocative measures, proponents hope to challenge what they see as hypocrisy in the arguments against abortion rights and to highlight the disproportionate focus placed on regulating women's reproductive choices.While the bills are unlikely to gain significant traction, they have succeeded in sparking a broader national conversation about reproductive rights, gender equity, and the role of government in regulating personal choices.  Help Disaster Relief: https://www.samaritanspurse.org Freedom Marketplace: https://freedommarketplace.net The Stack: https://www.toddhuffshow.com/stack-of-stuff Email: todd@toddhuffshow.comPhone: 317.210.2830Follow us on…Instagram: @toddhuffshowFacebook: The Todd Huff ShowTwitter: @toddhuffshowLinkedIn: The Todd Huff ShowTikTok: @toddhuffshowSupport Our Partners:https://www.toddhuffshow.com/partners Links:https://www.mypillow.com/todd Promo Code: TODDhttps://mystore.com/toddhttps://www.nicnac.com - Promo Code FREEDOM for 20% off your first purchasehttps://soltea.com - Promo Code TODD for $29.95 off your first order

    The Dallas Morning News
    North Texan files House bill to abolish the Texas Education Agency ... and more news

    The Dallas Morning News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 5:52


    A North Texas Republican wants to abolish the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. Freshman state Rep. Andy Hopper, R-Decatur, filed House Bill 2657, a proposal to transfer the powers and duties of the Texas Education Agency and the education commissioner to the State Board of Education, TEA's policy-making body. In other news, the Texas Senate gave unanimous approval Thursday to proposals to cut property taxes by raising the Texas homestead exemption to $140,000, sending the measures to the House; a Texas judge on Thursday ordered a New York doctor to pay more than $100,000 in penalties for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas, a ruling that could test “shield laws” in Democratic-controlled states where abortion is legal; and how did a North Texas bookstore get so popular, so quickly? Dallas-Fort Worth's newest romance bookstore, The Plot Twist, is off to a steamy start. And just in time for Valentine's Day. When the Denton shop opened in January, nearly 800 romance readers huddled in the chilly Texas weather on grand opening weekend, waiting to meet a few of their favorite authors. The Plot Twist owners, the mother-daughter duo Dawn Conner and Darci Middleton, opened The Plot Twist because they shared a love for romance novels and was created for those who read new romance novels, from contemporary to fantasy to young adult to dark and salacious. It's a big time for “romantasy” and BookTok. Fiction and nonfiction saw a slight decline in sales between 2023 and 2024, but science fiction and fantasy were up. They took a leap of faith to open up their shop and it seems to be working: Books are flying off the shelves so fast, the mother-daughter duo is restocking shelves during business hours to keep up. If you'd like to check them out, The Plot Twist Romance Bookstore & Bar is at 227 W. Oak St., in Denton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Pirate Wires
    Trump's Constitutional Crises & DOGE's Coup

    Pirate Wires

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 72:09


    EPISODE #: This week, we experienced a constitutional crises.. we think? Why is everyone losing their mind over Trump's basic executive powers? The DOGE team continues to be hard at work, but some believe that these young men should be put in jail. We continue to dig through the wreckage of the Democratic party. In other news, the Super Bowl halftime show was bad, the media refuses to acknowledge the Gulf of America and Elon & Sam Altman continue to wage AI wars.Featuring Mike Solana, Brandon Gorrell, Riley Nork, Molly O'Shea, Kartik SathappanWe have partnered with AdQuick! They gave us a 'Moon Should Be A State' billboard in Times Square!https://www.adquick.com/Sign Up For The Pirate Wires Daily! https://get.piratewires.com/pw/dailyPirate Wires Twitter: https://twitter.com/PirateWiresMike Twitter: https://twitter.com/micsolanaBrandon Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandongorrellRiley Twitter: https://x.com/rylzdigitalMolly Twitter: https://x.com/MollySOSheaKartik Twitter: https://x.com/sathaxeTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Back To The Pod!1:45 - Are We In A Constitutional Crises?13:00 - DOGE Coup24:20 - Thanks To AdQuick For Sponsoring Pirate Wires Podcast!25:30 - The Super Bowl Half Time Show Sucked33:40 - Media Ignores The Gulf Of America Name Change51:45 - Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway Want DOGE Kids To Be Arrested59:30 - Elon Musk To Buy Open AI? Elon & Sam Altman Continue To Fight1:09:30 - Limestone Mines That Keep Retirement Records!1:12:00 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe#podcast #technology #politics #culture

    Todd Huff Show
    Political Stunts In Ohio & Mississippi | Feb 14, 2025 | Hour 2

    Todd Huff Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 40:51


    Lawmakers in Ohio and Mississippi have introduced controversial bills aimed at penalizing men for engaging in sexual activity without the intent of procreation. These proposed measures would impose fines on men who have sex without reproductive purposes, a move that has sparked heated debates across the political spectrum.Critics argue that these bills are not intended to pass into law but are instead political stunts orchestrated by Democratic lawmakers to draw attention to broader issues surrounding reproductive rights. By introducing these provocative measures, proponents hope to challenge what they see as hypocrisy in the arguments against abortion rights and to highlight the disproportionate focus placed on regulating women's reproductive choices.While the bills are unlikely to gain significant traction, they have succeeded in sparking a broader national conversation about reproductive rights, gender equity, and the role of government in regulating personal choices.  Help Disaster Relief: https://www.samaritanspurse.org Freedom Marketplace: https://freedommarketplace.net The Stack: https://www.toddhuffshow.com/stack-of-stuff Email: todd@toddhuffshow.comPhone: 317.210.2830Follow us on…Instagram: @toddhuffshowFacebook: The Todd Huff ShowTwitter: @toddhuffshowLinkedIn: The Todd Huff ShowTikTok: @toddhuffshowSupport Our Partners:https://www.toddhuffshow.com/partners Links:https://www.mypillow.com/todd Promo Code: TODDhttps://mystore.com/toddhttps://www.nicnac.com - Promo Code FREEDOM for 20% off your first purchasehttps://soltea.com - Promo Code TODD for $29.95 off your first order

    Keen On Democracy
    Episode 2237: Matthew Karp explains how progressives can successfully bulldoze America

    Keen On Democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 48:33


    “Expect More Bulldozings”, the Princeton historian Matthew Karp predicts in this month's Harpers magazine about MAGA America. In his analysis of the Democrats' loss to Trump, Karp argues that the supposedly progressive party has become disconnected from working-class voters partially because it represents what he calls "the nerve center of American capitalism." He suggests that for all Democrats' strong cultural liberalism and institutional power, the party has failed to deliver meaningful economic reforms. The party's leadership, particularly Kamala Harris, he says, appeared out of touch with reality in the last election, celebrating the economic and poltical status quo in an America where the voters clearly wanted structural change. Karp advocates for a new left-wing populism that combines innovative economic programs with nationalism, similar to successful left-wing leaders like Obrador in Mexico and Lulu in Brazil and American indepedents like the Nebraskan Dan Osborne. Here are the 5 KEEN ON takeaways in our conversation with Karp:* The Democratic Party has become the party at the "nerve center of American capitalism," representing cultural, institutional, and economic power centers while losing its historic connection to working-class voters. Despite this reality, Democrats are unwilling or unable to acknowledge this transformation.* Kamala Harris's campaign was symptomatic of broader Democratic Party issues - celebrating the status quo while failing to offer meaningful change. The party's focus on telling voters "you never had it so good" ignored how many Americans actually felt about what they saw as their troubling economic situation.* Working-class voters didn't necessarily embrace Trump's agenda but rejected Democrats' complacency and disconnection from reality. The Democrats' vulnerability at the ballot box stands in stark contrast to their dominance of cultural institutions, academia, and the national security state.* The path forward for Democrats could look like Dan Osborne's campaign in Nebraska - a populist approach that directly challenges economic elites across party lines while advocating for universal programs rather than targeted reforms or purely cultural politics.* The solution isn't simply returning to New Deal-style politics or embracing technological fixes, but rather developing a new nationalist-leftist synthesis that combines universal social programs with pro-family, pro-worker policies while accepting the reality of the nation-state as the container for political change.Bulldozing America: The Full TranscriptANDREW KEEN: If there's a word or metaphor we can use to describe Trumpian America, it might be "bulldoze." Trump is bulldozing everything and everyone, or at least trying to. Lots of people warned us about this, perhaps nobody more than my guest today. Matthew Karp teaches at Princeton and had an interesting piece in the January issue of Harper's. Matthew, is bulldozing the right word? Is that our word of the month, of the year?MATTHEW KARP: It does seem like it. This column is more about the Democrats' electoral fortunes than Trump's war on the administrative state, but it seems to apply in a number of contexts.KEEN: When did you write it?KARP: The lead times for these Harper's pieces are really far in advance. They have a very trim kind of working order. I wrote this almost right in the wake of the election in November, and then some of the edits stretched on into December. It's still a review of the dynamics that brought Trump into office and an assessment of the various interpretations that have been proffered by different groups for why Trump won and why the Democrats lost.KEEN: You begin with an interesting half-joke: given Trump's victory, maybe we should use the classic Brechtian proposal to dissolve the people and elect another. You say there are some writers like Jill Filipovic, who has been on this show, and Rebecca Solnit, who everybody knows. There's a lot of hand-wringing, soul-searching on the left these days, isn't there?KARP: That's what defeat does to you. The impulse to essentially blame the people, not the politicians—there was a lot of that talk alongside insistences that Kamala Harris ran a "flawless" campaign. That was a prime adjective: flawless. This has been a feature of Democratic Party politics for a while. It certainly appeared in 2016, and while I don't think it's actually the majority view this time around, that faction was out there again.The Democratic Party's TransformationKEEN: It's an interesting word, "flawless." I've argued many times, both on the show and privately, that she ran—I'm not sure if even the word "ran" is the right word—what was essentially a deeply flawed campaign. You seem to agree, although you might suggest there are some structural elements. What's your analysis three months after the defeat, as the dust has settled?KARP: It doesn't feel like the dust has settled. I'm writing my piece now about these early days of the Trump administration, and it feels like a dust cloud—we can barely see because the headlines constantly cloud our vision. But looking back on the election, there are several things to say. The essential, broader trend, which I think is larger than Harris's particular moves as a candidate or her qualities and deficits, has to do with the Democratic Party as a national entity—I don't like the word "brand," though we all have to speak as if we're marketers now.Since Obama in particular, and this is an even longer-running trend, the Democratic Party's fortunes have really nosedived with voters making less money, getting less education, voters in working-class and lower-middle-class positions—measured any way you slice it sociologically. This is not only a historic reversal from what was once the party of Roosevelt, which Joe Biden tried to resurrect with that giant FDR poster behind him in the White House, but it represents a fundamental shift in American politics.Political scientists talk about class dealignment, the way in which, for a long time, there essentially was no class alignment between the parties. These days, if anything, there's probably a stronger case for the Republicans to be more of a working-class party just from their coalition, although I think that's overstated too. From the Democratic perspective, what's striking is the trend—the slipping away, the outmigration of all these voters away from the Democrats, especially in national elections, in presidential elections.The Party of CapitalKEEN: You put it nicely in your piece—I'm quoting you—"The fault is not in the Democrats' campaigns, it's in themselves." And then you write, and I think this is the really important sentence: "This is a party that represents the nerve center of American capitalism, ideological production and imperial power." Some people might suggest, well, what's wrong with that? America should be proud of its capitalism, its imperial power, its ideological production. But what's so surreal, so jarring about all this is that Democrats don't acknowledge that. You can see it in Harris, in her husband, in San Francisco and in Park Slope, Brooklyn, where you live. You can see it in Princeton, in Manhattan. It's so self-evident. And yet no one is willing to actually acknowledge this.KARP: It's interesting to think about it that way because I wonder if a more candid piece of self-recognition would benefit the party. I think some of it is there's a deep-seated need, going back to that tradition of FDR and especially on the part of the left wing of the party—anyone who's even halfway progressive—to feel like this is the party of the little guy against the big guy, the party of marginalized people, the party of justice for all, not just for the powerful.That felt need transcends the statistics tallied up in voting returns. For the media and institutional complex of the Democratic Party, which includes many politicians, that reality will still be a reality even if the facts on the ground have changed. Some of it is, I think, a genuine refusal to see what's in front of you—it's not hypocritical because that implies willful misleading, whereas I think it's a deeper ideological thing for many people.The Status Quo PartyKEEN: Is it just cyclical? The FDR cycle, Great Society, New Deal, LBJ—all of that has come to an end, and the ideology hasn't caught up with it? Democrats still see themselves as radical, but they're actually deeply conservative. I've had so many conversations with people who think of themselves as progressives and say to me, "I used to think I'm a progressive, but in the context of Trump or some other populist, I now realize I'm a conservative." None of them recognize the broader historical meaning. The irony is that they actually are conservative—they're for the status quo. That was clear in the last election. Harris, for better or worse, celebrated the old America, and Trump had a vision of a new America, for better or worse. Yet no one was really willing to acknowledge this.KARP: Yes, institutionally and socially, the Democrats have become the party of the status quo. People on the left constantly lambaste Democrats for lacking a bold reform agenda, but that's sort of not the point. Some people will say Joe Biden was the most progressive president since FDR because he spent a lot of money on infrastructure programs. But my view is that enhanced government spending, which did increase the federal budget as a share of GDP to significant levels, nevertheless didn't result in a single reform program you can identify and attach to Biden's name.Unlike all these progressive Democratic presidents past—even Obama had Obamacare—it's not really clear what Biden's legacy is other than essentially increasing the budget. None of those programs, none of that spending, improved his political popularity because that money was so diffuse, or in other cases so targeted that it went to build this one chip plant in one town in Ohio. If you didn't happen to be in that county, it made no difference to you. There wasn't anything like healthcare reform, structural family leave reform, or childcare reform—something that somebody could say, "This president actually changed the way my life operates for the better."Cultural Politics and ClassKEEN: Let's talk about cultural politics. Thomas Frank has sometimes been accused, if not of racism, certainly of being a kind of conservative populist, even if he sees himself from the left. Is one of the reasons why the Democratic Party has lost the support of much of the American working class attributable to cultural politics, to the new left victory in the '60s and its control of the Democratic agenda, which is really manifested in many ways by somebody like Kamala Harris—a wealthy lawyer running as a member of the diverse underclass?KARP: Look, I don't want to say the Democrats lost because of "woke." I think there were larger issues in play, and the principal one is this economic question. But you can't actually separate those issues. What people have intuited is that the Democrats have become a party that has retained, if anything advanced, this cultural liberalism coming out of the new left. As recently as 2020, there was a very new left-like insurgency of street protests focused on police brutality and structural racism.I don't actually think Americans are broadly hostile to civil rights equality and, in substance, a lot of the Democratic positions on those issues. But when you essentially hollow out your party's historic core connection to the working class and to economic reform, and in a hundred different ways from Clinton to Obama to Biden take so much off the table in terms of working-class politics, then it's no wonder that a lot of people come to think these minority populations are essentially the clients of very powerful patrons.Paths ForwardKEEN: You note in a tweet that the Democrats are what you call "politically pathetic." In your piece, you write about Dan Osborne, an independent union steamfitter who ran for Senate in Nebraska. Are guys like Osborne the fix here? The solution? A new way of thinking about America, perhaps learning from right-wing populism—a new populism of the left?KARP: Absolutely. I don't think they're a silver bullet. There are a lot of institutional and social obstacles to reconstituting some kind of 19th-century style or mid-twentieth century style working-class project, whether it's organizing labor unions or mass parties of the left. That being said, the Osborne campaign absolutely represents an electoral road forward for people who want real change.He wildly outperformed not just Kamala Harris but the other Democrat running for Senate. His margins were highest precisely in the places where Democrats have struggled the most. In the wealthy suburban districts around Omaha where Harris actually won, Osborne more or less held serve. But where he really ran up the score was further out in rural areas and among workers. I would bet a lot of money that he way overperformed with voters with lower education levels and lower incomes.Looking to the FutureKEEN: Finally, is there an opportunity in a structural sense? You're still presenting the old America, a federal state. But the Trump people, for better or worse, are cutting this. They're attacking it on lots of levels. Are there really radical ideas, maybe not traditional left-wing ideas or even progressive ideas, certainly associated with technology—you talked about universal basic income, decentralization, even what we call Web3—which might revitalize progressives in the 21st century, or is that simply unrealistic?KARP: We've got to keep our eyes open. My little faction of the sort of dissident left is often accused of being overly nostalgic by opponents on the left. I take the criticism that the vision I've laid out risks being nostalgic, towards the middle decades of the 20th century when union density was higher, industrial America was stronger, and you had healthy families and good jobs.I'm very leery of technological quick fixes. I don't think the blockchain is going to resurrect socialism. I do think there is a political opportunity that would represent a more conscious break with the liberal leftism that has been in the water of the Democratic Party and the progressive left since 1968. We need to move away from this sort of championship of small groups and towards a more universal, family-centered, country-centered approach.I think the current is flowing towards the nation-state and not towards the globe. So I'm okay with tariff politics, with the celebration of the national, and to some extent with this impulse to get control of the border. That doesn't mean mass deportations, but it does mean having some actual understanding of who is coming into the country and some orderly procedure. Every other country in the world, including those lefty social democracies, has that.The successful left-wing leaders have all been nationalists of one kind or another. Look at AMLO in Mexico or Lula in Brazil. There are welfare policies that are super popular that can be branded not as some airy-fairy Nordic social democracy thing, but as a pro-family, pro-worker, pro-American sensibility that you can easily connect to traditional values and patriotic sentiment. It's the easiest thing in the world, at least ideologically, to imagine that formulation. What it would run afoul of is a lot of entrenched institutional connections within the Democratic Party and broadly on the left, within the NGO world, academia, and the media class, who are attached to the current structure of things.Matthew Karp is a historian of the U.S. Civil War era and its relationship to the nineteenth-century world. He received his Ph.D. in History from the University of Pennsylvania in 2011 and joined the Princeton faculty in 2013. His first book, This Vast Southern Empire: Slaveholders at the Helm of American Foreign Policy(Link is external) (Harvard, 2016) explores the ways that slavery shaped U.S. foreign relations before the Civil War. In the larger transatlantic struggle over the future of bondage, American slaveholders saw the United States as slavery's great champion, and harnessed the full power of the growing American state to defend it both at home and abroad. This Vast Southern Empire received the John H. Dunning Prize from the American Historical Association, the James Broussard Prize from the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic, and the Stuart L. Bernath Prize from the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations. Karp is now at work on two books, both under contract with Farrar, Straus, & Giroux. The first, Millions of Abolitionists: The Republican Party and the Political War on Slavery, considers the emergence of American antislavery mass politics. At the midpoint of the nineteenth century, the United States was the largest and wealthiest slave society in modern history, ruled by a powerful slaveholding class and its allies. Yet just ten years later, a new antislavery party had forged a political majority in the North and won state power in a national election, setting the stage for disunion, civil war, and the destruction of chattel slavery itself. Millions of Abolitionists examines the rise of the Republican Party from 1854 to 1861 as a political revolution without precedent or sequel in the history of the United States. The second book, a meditation on the politics of U.S. history, explores the ways that narratives of the American experience both serve and shape different ideological ends — in the nineteenth century, the twentieth century, and today.Named as one of the "100 most unconnected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's least known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four poorly reviewed books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two badly behaved children. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

    Minimum Competence
    Legal News for Fri 2/14 - AGs Defend DEI, Judges Weigh Limits on Musk Infiltration, Court Restores Foreign Aid Funds and SCOTUSBlog Goldstein Released Again

    Minimum Competence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 21:58


    This Day in Legal History: Bell and Gray File PatentsOn February 14, 1876, both Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray filed patent applications for the invention of the telephone, setting off one of the most famous legal battles in U.S. history. Bell's lawyer submitted his paperwork to the U.S. Patent Office just hours before Gray's, leading to a dispute over who truly invented the device. Gray's filing was a "caveat," an intention to patent, while Bell's was a full application, giving him a legal advantage. When the patent was granted to Bell on March 7, 1876, Gray challenged it, arguing that Bell had improperly incorporated elements of Gray's liquid transmitter design.The controversy led to numerous lawsuits, with Gray and others accusing Bell of fraud and claiming he had seen Gray's filing before finalizing his own. Despite these challenges, the courts consistently ruled in Bell's favor, affirming his rights to the telephone patent. This legal victory gave Bell's company, later known as AT&T, control over the rapidly growing telephone industry. The case highlighted issues of patent timing, intellectual property rights, and legal strategy in technological innovation.The Bell-Gray dispute remains a landmark moment in patent law, demonstrating how the slightest timing difference can determine the outcome of major technological advancements. It also underscored the competitive nature of the late 19th-century invention boom, where multiple inventors often worked on similar ideas simultaneously.Democratic attorneys general from 16 states issued guidance defending diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI) programs against recent executive orders from former President Trump. Led by Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell and Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, they argued that DEI initiatives remain legal under existing anti-discrimination laws, including Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The Trump administration's orders call for eliminating DEI efforts from federal agencies and scrutinizing private-sector programs, conflating lawful diversity policies with illegal hiring preferences, the AGs said.Major corporations like Google and Amazon have adjusted or rebranded their DEI initiatives in response to legal uncertainty. The guidance clarifies that policies promoting workplace diversity—such as broad recruitment efforts and impact assessments—are legally distinct from unlawful hiring preferences. Courts have long upheld employers' ability to consider the effects of their policies on different groups to prevent discrimination claims.Meanwhile, Republican AGs, including Missouri's Andrew Bailey, are pushing businesses to abandon DEI programs. Bailey recently sued Starbucks, accusing the company of violating civil rights laws through its DEI initiatives. The conflicting state-level actions highlight the growing legal and political battle over corporate diversity policies.Democratic AGs Defend DEI Against ‘Misleading' Trump DirectivesTwo federal judges will decide whether Elon Musk's government cost-cutting team, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), can access sensitive U.S. government systems. Since his appointment by President Trump last month, Musk has led efforts to eliminate wasteful spending, but critics argue his team lacks legal authority to handle Treasury payment systems and sensitive agency data.Judge Jeannette Vargas in Manhattan will consider a request from Democratic attorneys general to extend a temporary block preventing DOGE from accessing Treasury systems that process trillions in payments. The states argue Musk's team could misuse personal data and disrupt funding for health clinics, preschools, and climate programs.In Washington, Judge John Bates will review a separate request from unions seeking to prevent DOGE from accessing records at the Department of Health and Human Services, the Labor Department, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Bates previously ruled in favor of the Trump administration but will now reconsider after the unions amended their lawsuit.Democratic AGs have also filed a separate lawsuit claiming Musk's appointment is unconstitutional and seeking to block him from making personnel decisions or canceling contracts. While courts have blocked several of Trump's initiatives, his administration has continued firing government workers and cutting foreign aid, mostly targeting programs opposed by conservatives.Musk's DOGE team: Judges to consider barring it from US government systems | ReutersA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore funding for hundreds of foreign aid contractors affected by a 90-day funding freeze. The ruling temporarily blocks the administration from canceling foreign aid contracts and grants that were in place before Trump took office on January 20.  The decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by two health organizations that rely on U.S. funding for overseas programs. The Trump administration had halted all foreign aid payments, claiming the pause was necessary to review program efficiency and alignment with policy priorities. However, Judge Amir Ali ruled that the government had not provided a rational justification for the sweeping suspension, which disrupted agreements with businesses, nonprofits, and organizations worldwide.  Trump has also ordered federal agencies to prepare for major job cuts, leading to layoffs among government workers without full job protections. His administration has already removed or sidelined hundreds of civil servants and top officials, part of a broader effort to reshape the federal workforce and consolidate power among political allies.Judge orders US to restore funds for foreign aid programs | ReutersA federal judge has ordered the release of Supreme Court advocate Tom Goldstein, three days after he was jailed for allegedly violating pretrial release conditions in a tax fraud case. Goldstein, a prominent appellate lawyer and co-founder of SCOTUSblog, was indicted last month on 22 counts of tax evasion related to his high-stakes poker winnings and alleged misuse of law firm funds to cover debts.Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy Sullivan ruled that there was insufficient evidence to keep Goldstein incarcerated for allegedly concealing cryptocurrency transactions. However, the judge imposed new restrictions, including monitoring his internet use and prohibiting cryptocurrency transfers.Prosecutors claimed Goldstein secretly moved millions in crypto after his initial release, prompting his second arrest. Goldstein argued the transactions occurred in 2023 and that he did not own the accounts in question. While the judge found Goldstein's evidence created enough doubt to justify his release, he also suggested Goldstein may still have access to hidden funds that could enable him to flee. Goldstein has pleaded not guilty, and his legal team maintains the government's case lacks proof.Supreme Court veteran Goldstein wins release again in tax crimes case | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Gustav Mahler.Gustav Mahler (1860–1911) was a visionary composer and conductor whose symphonies bridged the late Romantic and early modern eras. Known for his deeply personal and expansive works, Mahler infused his music with themes of life, death, and transcendence. His Symphony No. 2, often called the Resurrection Symphony, is one of his most ambitious compositions, blending massive orchestral forces with choral elements to explore the journey from despair to spiritual renewal.The symphony's fifth and final movement, Im Tempo des Scherzo – Aufersteh'n, is a dramatic culmination of the work's themes. It begins in chaos, with the orchestra depicting the terror of the apocalypse, before gradually moving toward light and resolution. The music builds in intensity until the choir enters softly, singing the text of Friedrich Klopstock's Resurrection Ode, which speaks of rising again after death. Mahler expands on these words, adding his own lines about redemption and eternal life.The movement swells to one of the most powerful climaxes in symphonic history, with soaring brass, thunderous percussion, and a triumphant chorus proclaiming victory over death. The final moments are a breathtaking ascent, as the music dissolves into radiant serenity. This movement is more than just a finale; it is an emotional and philosophical journey, offering a sense of transcendence that has resonated with audiences for over a century.Without further ado, Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2, the fifth and final movement – Im Tempo des Scherzo.  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

    Brad vs Everyone
    The ACLU hits a pathetic new low...

    Brad vs Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 34:20


    Check out Coinbits now and start stacking Bitcoin effortlessly: https://coinbits.app/brad __________________________   A transgender influencer is teaming up with the ACLU to hit President Trump with a truly absurd lawsuit. I break it down in this episode of the Brad vs Everyone podcast. Plus, an MSNBC host drops a new conspiracy, a Democratic lawmaker's crazy statement goes viral, and Daily Wire host Matt Walsh has officially lost his mind.

    Kentucky Edition
    February 13, 2025 - Bill Banning Hormone Treatment, Elective Gender Reassignment Surgery for Inmates Advances

    Kentucky Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 27:31


    A bill to ban hormone treatment and elective gender reassignment surgery for inmates clears a Senate committee, looking at ways of improving the state's youth detention centers, a Democratic leader in the House introduces two bills to expand abortion access in Kentucky, Gov. Beshear releases additional money to fund SEEK, and a Western Kentucky school district is removing barriers to healthcare. 

    New York NOW
    Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins Talks NY's Budget, Affordability & Elections

    New York NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 26:46 Transcription Available


    Democratic leaders were expected to move forward with a bill meant to extend state election law to provide more time for the guv to call a special election this week, but the measure was abruptly abandoned the measure before it could come to the debate floor. State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joins us to discuss election law, budget priorities and affordability in New York State. There's renewed energy around the New York Heat Act as the bill gets a new sponsor in the lower chamber: Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon as leaders turned their focus to affordability this year.   EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

    The Problem With Jon Stewart
    Agreeing & Disagreeing with Jen Psaki

    The Problem With Jon Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 76:04


    As Democrats grapple with defining their principles and message, we're joined by Jen Psaki, host of MSNBC's "Inside with Jen Psaki" and "The Blueprint with Jen Psaki" podcast. Also drawing on her political experience, including as White House Press Secretary under Biden, we discuss who is (or isn't) shaping Democratic policy, how media can better cut through noise to inform the public, and the core values that should guide the party's future. Follow The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart on social media for more:  > YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weeklyshowpodcast > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyshowpodcast > TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@weeklyshowpodcast  > X: https://x.com/weeklyshowpod   > BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theweeklyshowpodcast.com Host/Executive Producer – Jon Stewart Executive Producer – James Dixon Executive Producer – Chris McShane Executive Producer – Caity Gray Lead Producer – Lauren Walker Producer – Brittany Mehmedovic  Video Editor & Engineer – Rob Vitolo Audio Editor & Engineer – Nicole Boyce Researcher & Associate Producer – Gillian Spear Music by Hansdle Hsu — This podcast is brought to you by: ZipRecruiter Try it for free at this exclusive web address: ziprecruiter.com/ZipWeekly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Brian Lehrer Show
    Meet the Mayoral Candidates: Scott Stringer

    The Brian Lehrer Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 21:45


    Scott Stringer, former NYC Comptroller, talks about his campaign for the Democratic nomination for NYC Mayor in the June primary.

    The Todd Starnes Podcast
    RFK Jr. getting confirmed is another step in the right direction for America… AND - Cutting wasteful spending used to be a bipartisan issue

    The Todd Starnes Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 122:51


    Oklahoma Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to shed light on the necessary and important changes that will soon be implemented by newly minted Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his team. Jimmy tells us what the Democratic-led opposition to RFK Jr. during his confirmation process was actually based in. PLUS, Elections Correspondent for The Federalist Brianna Lyman slams Kentucky Republican Senator Mitch McConnell for voting against a few of President Trump's Cabinet nominees. [00:00:00] RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS Secretary [00:38:23] More media hysteria about Musk and DOGE [00:56:50] Senator Markwayne Mullin [01:15:14] Bondi sues New York State [01:33:45] Brianna Lyman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Townhall Review | Conservative Commentary On Today's News
    Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed as Director of National Intelligence | Charlie Kirk with Senator Markwayne Mullin

    Townhall Review | Conservative Commentary On Today's News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 12:22


    In this episode, Charlie Kirk and Senator Markwayne Mullin discuss Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence, emphasizing her ability to present unredacted intelligence and criticizing Democratic opposition. They also address Senate nominations, judicial accountability, and President Trump’s diplomatic efforts, highlighting his "peace through strength" approach with Russia and Ukraine.

    Tangle
    The dropped charges against Eric Adams

    Tangle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 28:00


    On Monday, Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove directed the Southern District of New York to dismiss without prejudice all charges in its corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. In its dismissal, the Department of Justice reasoned that the case was politically motivated by the Biden administration and interfered with the mayor's ability to combat the city's migrant crisis. Adams, 64, is currently serving a four-year term as mayor and is running for reelection, with the Democratic mayoral primary scheduled for June.Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free version of this podcast that they could subscribe to — and we finally launched it. You can go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.Take the survey: What do you think of the DOJ dismissing the Adams case? Let us know!You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our podcast is written by Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Will Kaback, Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, and produced in conjunction with Tangle's social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also created our logo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Current
    A playbook to counter democratic backsliding in the US and abroad

    The Current

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 17:04


    Democracy Playbook 2025, published by the Anti-Corruption, Democracy, and Security project at Brookings, identifies seven pillars that are essential to safeguard democracy worldwide and offers actionable steps to strengthen democratic institutions in the U.S. and globally. To talk about the new report, Governance Studies Senior Fellow Norm Eisen, co-editor of the Playbook, joins The Current. Show notes and transcript:  https://www.brookings.edu/articles/what-might-us-rural-policy-look-like-in-the-trump-administration/ Follow The Current and all Brookings podcasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Send feedback email to podcasts@brookings.edu.

    PolicyCast
    Oligarchy in the open: What happens now as the U.S. confronts its plutocracy problem?

    PolicyCast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 46:42


    Ten years ago, political scientists Martin Gilens of Princeton and Benjamin Page of Northwestern took an extraordinary data set compiled by Gilens and a small army of researchers and set out to determine whether America could still credibly call itself a democracy. They used case studies 1,800 policy proposals over 30 years, tracking how they made their way through the political system and whose interests were served by outcomes. For small D democrats, the results were devastating. Political outcomes overwhelmingly favored very wealthy people, corporations, and business groups. The influence of ordinary citizens, meanwhile, was at a “non-significant, near-zero level.” America, they concluded, was not a democracy at all, but a functional oligarchy.  Fast forward to 2024 and a presidential campaign that saw record support by billionaires for both candidates, but most conspicuously for Republican candidate Donald Trump from Tesla and Starlink owner Elon Musk, the world's richest man. That prompted outgoing President Joe Biden, in his farewell address, to warn Americans about impending oligarchy—something Gilens and Page said was already a fait accompli ten years before. And as if on cue, the new president put billionaire tech bro supporters like Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg front and center at his inauguration and has given Musk previously unimaginable power to dismantle and reshape the federal government through the so-called Department of Government Efficiency. So what does it mean that American oligarchy is now so brazenly out in the open?  Joining host Ralph Ranalli are Harvard Kennedy School Professor Archon Fung and Harvard Law School Professor Larry Lessig, who say it could an inflection point that will force Americans to finally confront the country's trend toward rule by the wealthy, but that it's by no means certain that that direction can be changed anytime soon. Archon Fung is a democratic theorist and faculty director of the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at HKS. Larry Lessig is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School and a 2016 presidential candidate whose central campaign theme was ridding politics of the corrupting influence of money. Archon Fung's Policy Recommendations:Involve the U.S. Office of Government Ethics in monitoring executive orders and changes to the federal government being made by President Trump, Elon Musk, and other Trump proxies.Demand transparency from Musk and the so-called Department of Government Efficiency about their actions in federal agencies, what changes and modifications they are making to systems, and an accounting of what information they have access to.Lawrence Lessig's Policy Recommendations:Build support for a test court case to overturn the legality of Super PACs, which are allowed to raise unlimited amounts of money from corporations, unions, associations and individuals, then spend unlimited sums to overtly advocate for or against political candidates.Experiment with alternative campaign funding mechanisms, such as a voucher program that would give individuals public money that they could pledge to political candidates.Urge Democratic Party leaders to lead by example and outlaw Super PAC participation in Democratic primaries.Episode Notes:Archon Fung is the Winthrop Laflin McCormack Professor of Citizenship and Self-Government and director of the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the Kennedy School. at the Harvard Kennedy School. His research explores policies, practices, and institutional designs that deepen the quality of democratic governance. He focuses upon public participation, deliberation, and transparency. His books include “Full Disclosure: The Perils and Promise of Transparency” (Cambridge University Press, with Mary Graham and David Weil) and “Empowered Participation: Reinventing Urban Democracy” (Princeton University Press). He has authored five books, four edited collections, and over fifty articles appearing in professional journals. He holds two S.B.s — in philosophy and physics — and a Ph.D. in political science from MIT.Lawrence Lessig is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School. Prior to returning to Harvard, he taught at Stanford Law School, where he founded the Center for Internet and Society, and at the University of Chicago. He clerked for Judge Richard Posner on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and Justice Antonin Scalia on the United States Supreme Court. Lessig is the founder of Equal Citizens and a founding board member of Creative Commons, and serves on the Scientific Board of AXA Research Fund. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Philosophical Society, he was once cited by The New Yorker as “the most important thinker on intellectual property in the Internet era,” Lessig has turned his focus from law and technology to institutional corruption and the corrupting influence of money on democracy, which led to his entering the 2016 Democratic primary for president. He has written 11 books, including “They Don't Represent Us: Reclaiming Our Democracy” in 2019. He holds a BA in economics and a BS in management from the University of Pennsylvania, an MA in philosophy from Cambridge University, and a JD from Yale.Ralph Ranalli of the HKS Office of Communications and Public Affairs is the host, producer, and editor of HKS PolicyCast. A former journalist, public television producer, and entrepreneur, he holds an BA in political science from UCLA and a master's in journalism from Columbia University.Scheduling and logistical support for PolicyCast is provided by Lillian Wainaina.Design and graphics support is provided by Laura King and the OCPA Design Team. Web design and social media promotion support is provided by Catherine Santrock and Natalie Montaner of the OCPA Digital Team. Editorial support is provided by Nora Delaney and Robert O'Neill of the OCPA Editorial Team.  

    Cygnal Pulse Podcast
    Ep. 73 - Trump Winning Over Black Men: Buchanan & Rogers Break Down Latest NVT Poll

    Cygnal Pulse Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 43:20


    Cygnal's Pulse Pod: Trump's Surprising Surge and America's Shifting Landscape - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent political trends and public opinion shifts that are reshaping America's political landscape. Our data-driven analysis reveals some surprising developments that you won't want to miss.Episode Highlights:Black Men Love Trump: We'll explore the unexpected political realignment as Trump makes significant inroads with historically Democratic-leaning constituencies. A staggering 42% of black men now approve of Trump's job performance. Top Issues: Discover why inflation and the economy have become the nation's primary concern, overshadowing previous hot-button issues like immigration. Party Perceptions: We'll break down the current favorability ratings of Democrats and Republicans in Washington, with some surprising results. COVID-19 Origins: Learn about the growing consensus regarding the origins of the COVID-19 virus, with two-thirds of Americans now believing it likely originated from a Chinese lab. National Mood: Find out why Americans are suddenly feeling more optimistic about the country's direction. Trump's Wins: We'll discuss several of Trump's policies that are gaining traction with the public, including:Merit-based hiring vs. DEI initiativesDeclassification of historical assassination filesImmigration and border security measuresSupport for reducing government spendingTariffs on ChinaThe surprising public opinion on acquiring GreenlandMixed Reviews: We'll also touch on some policies receiving mixed public support, such as birthright citizenship and tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Don't miss this comprehensive look at the evolving American political landscape. Subscribe to Cygnal's Pulse Pod for in-depth analysis and expert insights on the latest trends shaping our nation's future.Brent Buchanan X - @brentbucJohn Rogers X - @johnrogersal

    Minimum Competence
    Legal News for Thurs 2/13 - Lawsuit Over Further Trump Admin Independent Agency Meddling, a MA Court's Move to Curb Judge Shopping and the Rising Environmental Cost of Bitcoin

    Minimum Competence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 6:18


    This Day in Legal History: Judiciary Act of 1801On February 13, 1801, the U.S. Congress passed the Judiciary Act of 1801, a controversial law that reshaped the federal court system. Enacted in the final days of John Adams' presidency, the Act reduced the number of Supreme Court justices from six to five and created sixteen new federal judgeships. It also eliminated the justices' duty to "ride circuit" by establishing separate circuit courts with their own judges. The law expanded federal jurisdiction, making it easier for creditors to bring cases in federal courts and granting them broader enforcement powers. Federalists, who controlled Congress at the time, saw this as a way to strengthen the judiciary before Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson took office.Adams quickly filled the newly created judgeships with Federalist allies, leading to accusations of court-packing and what became known as the "Midnight Judges" scandal. Jefferson and his party viewed the Act as an illegitimate attempt to entrench Federalist power in the judiciary. In 1802, the newly elected Republican-majority Congress repealed the Act, effectively undoing the judicial restructuring. This marked one of the first major political battles over the structure and independence of the federal courts. It also set the stage for future conflicts over judicial appointments and reforms.The Judiciary Act of 1801 played a key role in shaping the relationship between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. It demonstrated how shifts in political power could influence the courts and foreshadowed later debates over judicial authority. The controversy surrounding the Act also contributed to the landmark 1803 case Marbury v. Madison, in which Chief Justice John Marshall established the principle of judicial review. This episode remains a crucial moment in American legal history, illustrating the judiciary's evolving role in government.Cathy Harris, a Democratic appointee to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), has sued President Trump over her removal from office, arguing that the firing was unlawful. Trump also dismissed Ray Limon, the board's vice chair, and replaced Harris with Republican Henry Kerner as acting chair. The MSPB, an independent agency, hears appeals from federal workers who are fired or disciplined—a role that could become crucial as Trump pushes to shrink the federal workforce.Harris argues that her removal violates legal protections for independent agency officials, citing the Supreme Court's 1935 ruling in Humphrey's Executor v. United States, which limits a president's ability to fire certain officials without cause. Trump's decision to involve Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency in identifying federal job cuts adds urgency to the case. The lawsuit is part of a broader legal battle, as Gwynne Wilcox, another Democratic official fired from the National Labor Relations Board, has filed a similar claim.A hearing is set for Thursday before U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras, where Harris is seeking a temporary restraining order to regain her position. The White House defends Trump's authority to remove officials, setting up a potential Supreme Court fight over presidential power and the future of independent agencies.Member of US government employee appeals board sues over Trump firing | ReutersA federal court in Massachusetts has implemented new rules to curb "judge shopping" as lawsuits against President Trump's policies continue to mount. Chief U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor issued an order requiring that cases seeking to block federal laws or policies be randomly assigned across the entire district, preventing litigants from filing in single-judge courthouses in Springfield and Worcester to secure favorable rulings.This move aligns with a 2024 U.S. Judicial Conference policy aimed at discouraging strategic case filings, a practice criticized when conservatives challenged Democratic policies in Texas courts with Republican-appointed judges. Massachusetts, a frequent battleground for legal challenges to Trump's agenda, has seen its judges temporarily block his administration's efforts on government employee buyouts, research funding cuts, and prison transfers for transgender individuals.With most of Massachusetts' federal judges appointed by Democratic presidents, the concern was that plaintiffs could manipulate the system by filing in small courthouses with sympathetic judges. While some federal districts have adopted similar rules, others, including in Texas, have resisted. The issue remains contentious, with Senate Republicans and some conservative judges opposing the policy as unnecessary judicial interference.Massachusetts federal court curbs 'judge shopping' as Trump lawsuits mount | ReutersThe explosive growth of Bitcoin has brought with it a significant environmental toll, with mining now consuming up to 2.6% of U.S. electricity and producing emissions comparable to entire nations. Bitcoin's proof-of-work (PoW) system relies on energy-intensive mining, straining electrical grids, driving up prices, and using vast amounts of water for cooling. Despite these concerns, states like Texas have embraced miners, offering low-cost energy and deregulated markets.The Trump administration's January 2025 executive order on digital assets calls for “responsible growth,” but it remains unclear whether sustainability will be a priority. The order could enable states to integrate eco-friendly policies, such as tax incentives for green mining or licensing tied to renewable energy use. Addressing crypto's environmental impact could also be framed as an issue of energy independence and national security, potentially making it more politically viable.A carbon tax on PoW mining could be one way to push the industry toward cleaner energy, though it would be a tough sell under a deregulatory GOP administration. However, some conservatives, including economist Art Laffer, have supported carbon taxation in the past. If Bitcoin miners want to avoid future crackdowns, they may need to adopt sustainability measures before stricter policies are imposed. Whether the executive order leads to real change remains uncertain, but the environmental costs of crypto mining are only growing.Bitcoin's Boom Comes With Corresponding Booming Environmental Costs 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

    Brad vs Everyone
    Democrats double down on "anti racist" insanity...

    Brad vs Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 25:40


    The most extreme members of the Democratic Party are doubling down on their most controversial "anti racist" agenda item. I break down the debate over slavery reparations in this episode of the Brad vs Everyone podcast. Plus, a Democratic congressman gets nasty with his latest attack on Elon Musk and Trump's feud with the Associated Press takes another turn.   Check out the NEW merch line: https://bp-shop.fourthwall.com/  

    The Politicrat
    If You Can't Curse In These Troubling Times...When Will You Ever?

    The Politicrat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 63:44


    On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore asks, if you can't curse now in these times, when will you? The fallacy of civility when your house is burning down.Audio from a Tuesday, February 11 rally in D.C. for federal workers and their unions--in which Democratic politician after Democratic politician curses, along with union representatives. If you don't like to hear curse words--please skip this episode.Recorded February 11, 2025.Social media:https://fanbase.app/popcornreelhttps://spoutible.com/popcornreelhttps://fanbase.app/popcornreel

    Left of Lansing
    223: Julia Pulver Refuses To Back Down To MAGA Fascism

    Left of Lansing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 46:19


    #podcast #politics #Michigan #Democrats #progressives #MAGA #Republicans #Trump#Musk #ElonMusk #WorkingClass #Fasicsm #Autocracy #Democracy #TechBros #CorporateGreed #LBGTQ+ #Transgender #CorporateWelfare #Environment #News #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 120 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-12:42: Dems Acting MAGA-Lite Pat highlights Michigan and national Democrats acting MAGA-Lite, which only hurts the working class while enriching the corporate class including the Tech Bros, who are busy destroying Democracy. Michigan Democrats joined MAGA Republicans in passing expensive tax exemptions so Google and Microsoft could build environmentally-damaging data centers in the state. Some Michigan Dems are sounding MAGA-Lite while trying to water-down scheduled minimum wage and paid sick leave increases. 12:43-38:00: Interview w/ Julia Pulver Progressive activist, former Democratic state House candidate, a registered nurse, and Peace activist and organizer Julia Pulver joins the show. Julia explains how she nearly won her state House races in historically red districts by going to places where Democrats historically did poorly. Julia also talks about the "Wage Peace: A Gentle Guide For Angry People Workshop," which she's running for all interested in fighting back--peacefully--against autocracy. 38:01-45:00: Last Call--Laurie Pohutsky In this week's "Last Call," Pat applauds Michigan progressive Democratic State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky, who angered MAGA by announcing why she decided to undergo sterilization surgery as Musk-Trump and MAGA Republicans work to eliminate abortion and contraception rights for women across the country.  45:01-46:19: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com "The Mad King: Trump, the Tech Barons, and the Murder of Liberal Democracy." By Jared Yates Sexton of Dispatches From a Collapsing State

    West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy
    West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays 13 Feb 25

    West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 64:34


    Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, MAGA Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the Department of Justice will be going full banana republic and prosecute Democratic governors, representatives, county commissioners, local law enforcement, mayors, city council members and even individual clerks at state DMV's who conspire against Trump's orders.Then, on the rest of the menu, the NYC comptroller accused Musk of “highway robbery” after stealing eighty million dollars from the city bank account; a federal judge blocked Trump from firing the head of the federal office that investigates government corruption and protects whistleblowers; and, a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice rejected a Republican demand that she recuse from a case to restore collective bargaining rights that tens of thousands of teachers, nurses and other state workers lost in 2011.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Minister of War Pete Hegseth told Ukraine to surrender because Trump will dismantle NATO anyway; and Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl's efforts to form a coalition government with a conservative party, has collapsed.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Everyone in this good city enjoys the full right to pursue his own inclinations in all reasonable and, unreasonable ways.” -- The Daily Picayune, New Orleans, March 5, 1851Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

    America In The Morning
    Trump Victory In Court, DOJ Sues NY, Gabbard Confirmed, Trump-Modi Meeting Today

    America In The Morning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 41:38


    Today on America in the Morning   Judge Lifts Order Blocking Deferred Resignations In a victory for President Trump, a federal judge ruled to lift the pause on the government's deferred resignation program, which is the program encouraging federal workers to resign with the promise of pay through September. The Trump administration immediately closed the offer to any more workers. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Bondi Sues New York The U-S Department of Justice is suing another sanctuary city over its immigration policies, setting their sights on New York. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Gabbard Confirmed The Senate, mostly along party lines, voted to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence. Gabbard, a combat veteran and former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii, was confirmed by a vote of 52 to 48 in the GOP-controlled Senate.    Trump Meets India's PM Today President Trump will host India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House today and later hold a joint press conference. As correspondent Mimmi Montgomery reports, tariffs as well as immigration will be the top topics of discussion.    Shooting Case Settlement The family of a Springfield, Illinois woman who was shot and killed by a police officer in her home last July has agreed to a settlement in the case.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    R. Kelly Loses In Court Finally, a famous music superstar will remain behind bars, as his appeal to have his 30-year prison sentence vacated was denied. Correspondent Julie Walker reports from New York on the latest regarding R. Kelly.    Trump Gets OK For Russia-Ukraine Talks Following a lengthy call with Vladimir Putin, President Trump announced that the Russian leader agreed to immediately begin negotiations over the war with Ukraine. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on how Donald Trump and his administration is changing US policy toward Kyiv and Europe.    Another American Released From Prison Abroad Following the release of Marc Fogel from a Russian prison, an American prisoner who was being held in Belarus was also set free and is returning back to the United States. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     House GOP Budget Panned With a possible government shutdown deadline a month away, House Republican leaders have released their budget proposal for 2025, with Democrats and some Republicans voicing displeasure and opposition to the potential bill already. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    ACLU & Others Suing Trump Administration A number of legal aid groups, including the ACLU, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding the sending of people illegally in the US to the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has the details.    It Was Murder In New Orleans More details have emerged in the case of a sports reporter who was murdered in the days before the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Correspondent Katie Clark has more.    Musk Settles Trump Lawsuit Elon Musk announced he's going to pay close to $10 million dollars to settle a lawsuit that Donald Trump brought against his company.     Tech News This sounds like something right out of Star Trek - Tiny drug delivering robots will soon take therapeutic drugs exactly where they're needed in the body, then leave all on their own. Here's Chuck Palm with today's tech news.   Finally   Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, and the Black Crows all have one thing in common. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports some big names have a chance to join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Attitude with Arnie Arnesen
    Episode 655: Arnie Arnesen Attitude February 13 2025

    Attitude with Arnie Arnesen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 55:24


    Part 1:We talk with Jeet Heer, writer for The Nation Magazine.We discuss billionaires, and how they are wielding their power. How much is a billion? How much is a trillion?The donor class is not worried about Musk, because they know he is on their side, so they are telling the rest of us to "keep cool", nothing bad is happening. Our response to Democratic leaders should be : "You choose. Whom do you serve? The billionaires or the rest of us?" We need insurgent campaigns who are not beholden to the billionaires.Part 2:We talk with Richard Forno, professor at UMBC, Department of Computer Science and Engineering. who directs the graduate cybersecurity program.We discuss the problems being raised by Mulsk's crew who are in the government's sensitive computer systems. They have questionable backgrounds, perhaps unvetted, and inexperienced in these types of systems. Laws and regulations are not being enforced. What could go wrong? WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics, "Time to Act", for Will Von Sproson

    International Edition - Voice of America
    Hegseth says Ukraine's return to prewar borders in “unrealistic.” - February 12, 2025

    International Edition - Voice of America

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 24:59


    U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said in Brussels that Ukraine returning to its pre-war borders is “unrealistic,” he also said that the U.S. does not support Ukraine joining NATO. President Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by phone; they discussed, among other things: Ukraine and the Middle East. Israel mobilizes reservists as ceasefire deal is in doubt. Following the deaths of 16 young Pakistanis attempting to get to Europe, a look at why so many are trying to leave home. Plus, the Democratic opposition to President Trump.

    The Jimmy Dore Show
    Jon Stewart DEFENDS Trump From Hysterical Democratic Critics!

    The Jimmy Dore Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 58:47


    On a recent episode of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart advised Democrats that if they want to regain office, they need to chill a little on the fascist talk and actually offer an alternative. The late-night host showed clips of news anchors and Democratic voices talking about the “late Friday night purge,” where President Donald Trump fired at least 17 inspectors general. Reacting to the news, Stewart pulled out a prop axe and screamed, “Trump has ushered in the purge!” “I, for one, will take full advantage by doing some unpermitted lawn work,” he joked. “Although, just in case I'm misinterpreting, what is this purge about, exactly?” When realizing what Trump's “purge” was really about, Stewart reacted in mock horror, yelling, “No! He got rid of 17 inspectors general? That only leaves—no one knows how many left. I have no idea.” Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss how even liberal icon Jon Stewart sees the level of Trump Derangement Syndrome flowing through the Democratic Party. Plus segments on a recent NY Times hit piece against Elon Musk and DOGE, the Super Bowl halftime show performer who revealed and paraded around with a Palestinian flag and the millions of dollars in questionable spending being uncovered by Musk and his DOGE acolytes. Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Andrew Cuomo!

    Rick Wilson's The Enemies List
    Rethinking the Democratic Playbook

    Rick Wilson's The Enemies List

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 39:09


    Can Democrats win back rural and working-class voters before it's too late? In this episode Rick Wilson sits down with Adam Frisch, former congressional candidate from Colorado, to discuss the state of the Democratic Party and its challenges in connecting with rural and working-class voters. Frisch shares insights from his campaign against Lauren Boebert, emphasizing the importance of dignity, economic messaging, and breaking through the Democratic Party's institutional mindset. He also critiques the party's communication strategies and highlights the need for candidate-led campaigns. Together, they explore the impact of Trump's policies, the role of soft power, and the looming economic consequences that could shift voter sentiment in the coming months. Timestamps: (00:01:26) How the democratic party is responding to Trump (00:14:02) Rural America and Trump (00:24:21) How to draw back the soft republicans Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Native Land Pod
    Congress Blocked From Entering the DOE with Lateefah Simon | SoloPod

    Native Land Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 27:08 Transcription Available


    Representative Lateefah Simon (CA 12th district) was there last Friday when an unknown man calling himself a “federal employee” blocked members of congress from entering the Department of Education. Simon and more than a dozen Democratic members of Congress were trying to speak with the head of the DOE after Trump and Elon Musk made clear their intentions to eliminate the department. She details congress’ ongoing efforts to limit Musks’ attempts to dismantle government agencies. Dial 202-224-3121 and ask the Capital Switchboard Operator to forward your call to your representative’s office. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch
    All Things with Kim Strassel: The House Tackles Tax Cuts and Spending

    WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 27:41


    Donald Trump's executive actions have been dominating Washington news, yet the fate of his agenda rests in his historically slim majority in the U.S. House. That House GOP is finally focusing on a budget bill to provide Trump border and defense dollars, and extend the 2017 tax cuts. But will a famously fractious Republican House conference once again fail to come together?  On this episode of All Things, House Republican Policy Chair Kevin Hern gives the latest on the budget reconciliation fight, breaks down the GOP's tax- and spending-cut priorities, explains where DOGE fits in, and discusses the new Democratic threat of a government shutdown. He also dives into one of his own priorities--explaining where the federal government can aid in the state school-choice revolution.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Cleanup on Aisle 45 with AG and Andrew Torrez
    Episode 212 | Hampton Dellinger, You're Unfired

    Cleanup on Aisle 45 with AG and Andrew Torrez

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 47:38


    Led by New York's Leticia James, 19 Democratic attorneys general sue to block Elon Musk and his crew of teenage hackers from accessing the Treasury payment system; Trump illegally fired the special counsel for the Office of Special Counsel; DoJ drops the charges against Mayor Eric dams without prejudice; Trump pardoned Rod Blagojevich (after commuting his sentence in his first term); plus Bannon pleads guilty and avoids prison time. Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/@muellershewrote.bsky.social on BlueskyHarry DunnHarry Dunn | Substack@libradunn1.bsky.social on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short