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Politics Politics Politics
How The Democrats Will Shutdown the Government. Taking My Diabolical Political Quiz (with Howard Mortman)

Politics Politics Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 67:51


The Democratic National Committee just wrapped up its meeting in Minneapolis, and one of the big ideas floated behind closed doors was a midterm convention. The logic is clear. Democrats are dealing with a brand problem. They want to reset, energize, and show that the party still has fresh faces and energy. That means television time. That means spectacle. So: midterm convention. And I'm all for it. I would love to cover one. I love conventions. Give me a big show with music, lights, messaging — I'm there.I don't know if Trump caught wind of this plan early or just read it when the story dropped, but it's clear what happened next. He jumped on Truth Social and declared that the Republican Party would also hold a midterm convention. Because if the Democrats are getting a big TV moment, then he's going to get one too — and he's going to make it better. That's how Trump operates. If you're doing a spectacle, he's doing a bigger one. The man knows television, and conventions are made-for-TV moments. So now we might have two of them.What would those look like? For the Democrats, expect the same tightly-scripted, ultra-managed production they've always delivered. Nobody does a convention script like the Democratic Party. For all their other dysfunctions, they know how to build a prime-time political package. The Republicans? Expect a Trump rally — but bigger, glossier, and even more overloaded with segments, guests, and applause lines. Multiple nights, probably. A celebration of Trumpism that looks less like a traditional political event and more like an awards show.The Path to a Shutdown is ClearMeanwhile, Axios also reported that Democratic leaders in Congress have landed on their key demand to avoid a government shutdown: the reversal of Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill. And this is where things get interesting. Because while I'm not here to defend either side — I come from media, not partisanship — I can tell you that this is exactly the kind of story that drives conservatives crazy. This is what fuels the belief that the media covers these fights with blinders on. Because here's the reality: Democrats want to shut down the government. They are choosing this. They want a shutdown — not because they think it will solve something, but because they think it's a strong midterm frame.That frame is Medicaid cuts. Specifically, Medicaid cuts for rural hospitals. That's the message. Not the whole bill, not the fiscal fight — just the healthcare piece. That's the issue they believe will mobilize their base and let them go on offense. So everything that happens next, from press statements to floor speeches, is about setting up that narrative. The Republicans will try to pass a continuing resolution. Democrats will have to decide: do they agree, or do they shut it down?I don't think Schumer or Jeffries can survive politically if they don't let their caucus go through with this. That's the point we've reached. The shutdown is happening, and this is why. The date to watch is September 30 — that's when the funding runs out. And unless a miracle happens, we're going to see this showdown play out just like they've mapped it. And the messaging is already here. Elizabeth Warren said, “If Republicans want Democrats to provide votes to fund the Trump administration, they can start by restoring the health care they ripped away to finance more tax handouts for billionaires.” That's the line. That's the campaign.It's already baked in. Democrats sent a letter to Speaker Johnson and Senator Thune saying this has to be bipartisan — while knowing full well that their demands are nonstarters. It's the same dynamic we've seen from Republicans in the past: throw out a demand that won't be met, use the denial to justify the shutdown. The only difference is that Democrats usually don't do this. But this isn't the same Democratic Party as it used to be, now is it?Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:06:42 - Midterm Conventions00:09:35 - Dems Shutdown Plan00:15:34 - Update and Minneapolis Shooting00:18:28 - Epstein00:22:56 - CDC00:24:33 - Mark Teixeira00:27:01 - Interview with Howard Mortman01:04:10- Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

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The 1619 Project revisited: A retrospective evaluation in light of Trump's assault on democracy / Democratic National Committee silent on Trump's military takeover of Washington and plans for troops to US cities / Tariffs will pay for tax cuts for the wealthy

Left of Lansing
298: MAGA Michigan's Budget Insanity; Whitmer's Special Election Error

Left of Lansing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 43:36


#podcast #politics #Progressive #Democrats #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #Budget #WorkingClass #Medicaid #HealthCare #DanaNessel #GretchenWhitmer #Detroit #KarenWhitsett #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Gaza #Israel #Election #Fascism #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 145 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-17:23: MAGA MI Republican Budget Pat Johnston breaks down the MAGA Michigan Republican budget, which state House Speaker Matt Hall unveiled this week after delaying and delaying all summer long. Only one Democrat in the State House voted with Republicans, and it was none other than Detroit's Karen Whitsett. She's running for a Detroit City Council seat, but she's facing a young and energetic Democratic Socialist in Denzel McCampbell. That race is happening this November. 17:24-36:57: Whitmer Special Election Folly Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer continues to delay calling a special election for a state Senate seat that was last held by a Democrat. And by delaying this election, Whitmer is costing Democrats more than possibly losing the seat. Pat wishes Gov. Whitmer could be as bold and inspirational as other Democratic governors, like Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. We applaud MI Democratic State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky for trying to limit The Trump Regime's authoritarianism. And the Democratic National Committee remains miles apart from Democratic & Independent voters on Gaza. 36:58-41:37: Bought & Paid For Influencers A recent story by Taylor Lorenz in Wired details how a dark money Democratic group is paying liberal podcasters and influencers to push the Democratic Party line. Pat promises you that he'll never make such a move, and explains why. 41:38-43:36: Football/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 NOTES: "Michigan residents show support for Gaza aid, according to recent poll." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Trump raises questions with move to fire Cook over unproven accusations of mortgage fraud." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Michigan House passes full budget as talk of government shutdown hit a fever pitch." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Legislative extortion is happening in Lansing: Distill's Crazy Day At The Capitol." By Distill Social "Michigan Democrats take aim at use of National Guard troops." By Colin Jackson of Michigan Public Radio "Michigan House GOP budget cuts spending, workers and DEI to pave way for roads.' By Simon D. Schuester in Bridge Michigan "GOP state budget plan includes billions in cuts. Here's what would get axed." By Paul Egan of The Detroit Free Press "DNC panel rejects Israel-Gaza resolutions; chair instead calls for task force." By Michelle Griffith of The Maine Morning Star "Gov. Whitmer on calling a special election to fill Michigan Senate seat: 'Stay tuned.'" By Clara Hendrickson of The Detroit Free Press

Sound Politics
Democrats' big, blue branding problem

Sound Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 30:17


President Trump promised retribution during his presidential campaign. He also talked about giving himself tremendous power, and his vice president has talked about defying the courts. And despite all of that, voters all over the country looked at the Trump ticket last year and said they'd rather have that than a Democrat. So what’s so wrong with the Democrats? And what’s it gonna take to fix it? Since the 2024 election, one Washington Democrat has been saying – guys, look to our state and our state’s Democratic wins for answers. Shasti Conrad, the Washington Democrats’ state party chair and vice chair of the Democratic National Committee joins Sound Politics to discuss the future of the Democratic party. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundpoliticsnotes. Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Catharine Smith. Our producer this week is Sarah Leibovitz. Our hosts are Libby Denkmann and Scott Greenstone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ben Shapiro Show
Ep. 2268 - BOMBSHELL: Taylor Swift ENGAGED! Plus Other Stuff Happens But Nobody Cares

The Ben Shapiro Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 65:09


Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged, and the world implodes; President Trump signs into chat over the Cracker Barrel rebrand; and the Democratic National Committee meetings melt down. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2268 - - - Facts Don't Care About Your Feelings - - - DailyWire+: Michael Knowles' very first docuseries: The Pope and The Führer: The Secret Vatican Files of World War II is out now! Watch at https://dailywire.com The Isabel Brown Show has a launch date! See her on DailyWire+ September 8! Get your Ben Shapiro merch here: https://bit.ly/3TAu2cw - - - Today's Sponsors: Perplexity - Ask anything at https://pplx.ai/benshapiro and try out their new AI-powered web browser Comet at https://comet.perplexity.ai/ Birch Gold - Text BEN to 989898 for your free information kit. Simplisafe - Visit https://SIMPLISAFE.com/SHAPIRO to claim 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free. Cookunity - Go to https://www.cookunity.com/benfree for Free Premium Meals for Life. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the show! PragerU - Donate today at https://PragerU.com/DW and help push back against radical indoctrination. All donations will be TRIPLE MATCHED. - - - Socials: Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3cXUn53  Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QtuibJ  Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3TTirqd  Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPyBiB - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up First
Fed Governor Legal Fight, DNC Summer Meeting, Taylor Swift Engaged

Up First

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 12:40


Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook's attorney has plans to file a lawsuit challenging President Trump's bid to remove Cook from her position. The Democratic National Committee wraps up its first major gathering since President Trump's return to the White House. And, music superstar Taylor Swift is engaged to football player Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Dana Farrington, Megan Pratz, Jacob Ganz, Hazel Cills, Lisa Thomson and Adriana Gallardo. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Chris Thomas. We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Politics Politics Politics
What's Going On With The Midterms? Talking Democrat Party Frustrations (with Amanda Nelson)

Politics Politics Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 92:11


But I don't want to focus on the Democrats right now. I want to focus on the Republican Party because one of the big things that's going to shape the midterms — which, make no mistake, are going to be nationalized — is how the American public feels about the GOP. That includes the party's overall image, the fact that they currently hold the House, Senate, and the White House, and the role of Donald Trump as president. Historically, that's usually the kiss of death in a midterm. The public looks at single-party control and, whether consciously or not, pulls back a bit. It's a check on power, and more often than not, it happens.I still believe, sitting here in late August of 2025, that Democrats are in a good position to take the House back in 2026. The redistricting mess adds some chaos, but even assuming that plays out neutrally or slightly in their favor, the historical precedent is clear — they should be competitive. That said, if we were heading toward something other than a typical midterm correction, you'd start to see signs. Not signs that Democrats are collapsing — that's already evident in other areas — but signs that voters are unusually comfortable with Republican governance.And you know what? Those signs are there.If I had to judge the early terrain by three hard metrics, I'd go with national fundraising, party registration, and the president's approval rating. Let's start with the money. The Republican National Committee currently has $65 million in cash on hand. That's not an overwhelming total, but it's strong — especially with a year to go. More importantly, it's four times what the Democratic National Committee has. The DNC is sitting on just $15 million. That gap alone is bad enough, but it gets worse when you factor in spending decisions like Proposition 50 in California. That fight — to temporarily override the independent redistricting commission — is going to vacuum up cash from the same organizations and donors who would otherwise be investing in House flips. So the Democrats are undercapitalized, and they're committing resources to side projects.Then there's registration data. According to a recent New York Times report, Democrats have lost 2.4 million registered voters in swing states that track party affiliation. In the same set of states, Republicans have gained nearly that same amount. That's a five million voter swing. It's not just that Democrats are losing — Republicans are growing. That kind of shift doesn't usually happen in the middle of a polarizing presidency. People don't suddenly start checking the box for the incumbent party unless something is resonating. And considering the kind of term Donald Trump is having — rapid policy implementation, constant headline churn, immigration crackdowns, inflation waves, even distractions like the Epstein debacle — you'd expect backlash. Instead, you get a net positive in party affiliation.That brings us to approval ratings. Trump's RealClearPolitics average stands at 46.3 percent. He's still underwater, with 50.8 percent disapproving. But let's add context. That number is higher than Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, or even Ronald Reagan had at this same point in their second terms. That's unusual. And while being underwater is never ideal, that 4.5-point spread is about what you'd expect for Trump when you factor in how he's consistently undercounted in national polling. And the range of poll results is all over the map — Rasmussen has him up one, Harvard Harris has him down two, YouGov has him down 12, and Gallup just released a poll with him down 16. But even Gallup's number is an improvement from previous weeks, which suggests that Trump's “tough on crime” stance — especially in DC — is landing.So when I step back and look at the full picture, what I see is a Republican Party that isn't being punished. That might sound basic, but it's a big deal. Historically, you'd expect that by now — with the administration moving aggressively, Democrats hammering every misstep, and inflation rising — the electorate would be turning. But instead, Republicans have a funding advantage, a registration advantage, and a president who's polling better than most of his second-term predecessors.That doesn't mean they're going to hold the House. The historical pattern still favors Democrats picking up seats. But it does mean that the GOP is better positioned than it has any right to be under these circumstances. And if your theory of the midterms is based on Trump's agenda — the one big, beautiful bill, cutting Medicaid, handing out tax breaks, and all the rest — then you have to reckon with the fact that, at least for now, it isn't hurting them. Maybe that changes. But if this were going to backfire, I would have liked to have seen a little something from it by now.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:04:20 - Early Midterms Thoughts00:16:21 - Update00:16:42 - Abigail Spanberger00:23:47 - Trump's Chinese Students Plan00:27:55 - Lisa Cook00:33:54 - Interview with Amanda Nelson01:26:10 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Deconstructing Dallas
Driving Dallas Forward: Randall Bryant on Transit, Leadership, and Community Impact

Deconstructing Dallas

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 42:40


Ryan Trimble and Shawn P. Williams return to the mic as summer winds down, reflecting on a mild Texas season, back-to-school transitions, and the role Walmart plays in community health with its back-to-school fairs. They also celebrate Dallas ISD's significant progress in accountability ratings and highlight local successes across the city.The heart of this episode is a conversation with Randall Bryant, Vice Chair of the DART Board of Directors, political strategist, and newly elected member of the Democratic National Committee. From his Dallas roots in Hamilton Park to his extensive political career, Randall shares how his passion for policy and advocacy led him to one of the region's most critical leadership roles.Interview Begins @10:20 Community and LeadershipRandall's upbringing in Dallas and family legacy of civic engagement.Founding of his political consulting firm, Politics United Marketing.Service on numerous boards, including the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce.DART: Past, Present, FutureThe origins of DART in 1983 and its 13-city membership.Expansion milestones: the nation's second-largest light rail system and the upcoming Silver Line rail project connecting to DFW Airport.Financial challenges and balancing equity among member cities.Policy and AdvocacyLegislative battles in Austin and efforts to protect DART's funding model.Insights into cost allocation, service cuts, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for riders—many of whom are transit dependent.Randall's perspective on the importance of regional cooperation and the economic return of investing in public transit.Community VoicesHighlights from 16 public hearings and strong community input against service cuts.A reminder that two-thirds of DART riders live at or below the poverty line, underscoring the system's role as a lifeline, not just a convenience.ConnectLearn more about DART: dart.orgFollow Randall Bryant on social media: @RandallBryantTX

The Seth Leibsohn Show
August 26, 2025 - Hour 2

The Seth Leibsohn Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 36:19


Minnesota Governor Walz’s recent comments at the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) summer meetings. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s (D) interview with MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough. Does poverty cause crime? The Democratic Party’s outstanding bill problem. President Trump’s recent Executive Order, Prosecuting Burning of the American Flag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle's Morning News with Dave Ross
The Latest DC Crime Crackdown

Seattle's Morning News with Dave Ross

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 26:46


Scott MacFarlane on the latest DC crime crackdown by federal troops // Robert Berger in Jerusalem on the war in Gaza // Taurean Small on the Democratic National Committee meeting this week // Charlie Harger Commentary on with some praise and criticism of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell // Gee Scott on a multimillion dollar settlement between the city of Seattle and Uber Eats

C-SPAN Radio - Washington Today
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to sue after President Donald Trump says he is firing her for alleged mortgage fraud

C-SPAN Radio - Washington Today

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 47:58


Lawyers for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook say she will sue after President Donald Trump said he is firing her after allegation of mortgage fraud. Cook says the president does not have that power; President Trump says he wants anyone who commits a murder in Washington, DC to be given the death penalty. DC Council repealed the death penalty in 1981; Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington state and New Mexico will lose federal funding if they do not comply with new federal rules on English proficiency for commercial vehicle drivers; Resolution calling for an end to U.S. weapons shipments to Israel, over the war in Gaza, fails at the Democratic National Committee summer meeting in Minneapolis; South Korea's President talks about strategy for his meeting Monday with President Trump to avoid what he calls a "Zelensky moment"; First Lady Melania Trump announced a new "Presidential AI Challenge" for students to use AI technologies to find solutions to community problems; Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce engagement comes up at a White House Cabinet meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Progress Texas Happy Hour
Daily Dispatch 8/26/25: GOP Steps Up Attacks On Trans And Abortion Rights In Second Special Session, and More

Progress Texas Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 8:47


Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Houston Rep. and Texas House Minority Leader Gene Wu addressed the opening day of the Democratic National Committee's summer meeting yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oo1tgO5JhkThe Texas House Republican Caucus voted yesterday to crank up the penalties against future quorum breakers: https://www.statesman.com/news/politics/state/article/house-quorum-bust-sanctions-21014411.php...Strangely, a move to formally censure the quorum breaking Democrats fell short - the MAGA mob is not happy: https://thehill.com/homenews/5469277-texas-house-republicans-vote-against-retroactive-punishments-for-quorum-breakers/The Texas House State Affairs Committee advanced the latest version of the bathroom bill yesterday - it is now headed to the full House: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/08/22/exas-house-transgender-bathroom-senate-bill-8/...They also advanced the latest attack on reproductive freedom, a bill forbidding abortion medication to be imported into Texas: https://www.expressnews.com/politics/article/texas-abortion-pill-ban-bill-20827609.php...Trump-era Republican strategies include vigilante lawsuits, insulation from court review, and lately, the "sue and settle" maneuver that lets Trump bypass Congress and state legislatures: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/08/25/texas-redistricting-trump-lawsuits-courts/?_bhlid=4e3cbbe9c0975580d05d460fb89ad84e4add5cc7Ken Paxton is insisting, despite the Ten Commandments school posting law being temporarily blocked by a federal judge, that Texas schools put them up anyway: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/religion/article/paxton-ten-commandments-texas-21014419.php...His insistence that the Ten Commandments are the basis of American law is disputed by many legal and historical experts: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/religion/article/ten-commandments-history-20824467.phpAustin friends: tickets are on sale now for our live podcast taping with legendary Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver on September 15 at Hopsquad Brewing in Austin! Tickets are limited and are available here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/allstaractivism_2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Progress Texas' financial reserves have dropped to about 3 months worth of funding. Help us avoid going on a permanent vacation this summer by becoming a sustaining member: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/join-pt-summer-vacation-membership-drive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

KPFA - The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays
Gaza City residents struggle to find food as Israel prepares assault; DNC defeats Gaza resolution, passes another then withdraws it – August 26, 2025

KPFA - The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 59:58


Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Gaza City residents struggle to find food since Israel took over aid distribution from UN; Democratic National Committee passes resolution on aid for Gaza, defeats one to cut military aid to Israel, then withdraws the successful resolution; Israelis block roads in “Day of Disruption” to protest attack on Gaza City, call for end of war; Man arrested for burning flag outside White House hours after Trump's flag burning executive order; Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against all 15 Maryland federal judges, calling it “potentially calamitous”; Illinois Governor Pritzker, other top Dems warn Trump to stay out of the cities they run The post Gaza City residents struggle to find food as Israel prepares assault; DNC defeats Gaza resolution, passes another then withdraws it – August 26, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

The Ryan Gorman Show
DC Crime Crackdown -Trump Eyes Chicago Next, DNC Recap & Riverview Murder Details

The Ryan Gorman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 23:45


BEST OF - Trump Advisor Stephen Miller discusses the DC crime crackdown and a DOJ investigation into under-reported crime numbers. We also recap the Democratic National Committee's summer meeting, Trump's meeting with South Korea's president, and new details revealed in the shocking Riverview murder case. Plus, Fox News Radio Reporter Jeff Monosso reports that Trump suggests Chicago could be the next city targeted for a crime crackdown.

The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar
Blois Olson on Primaries, Sen. John Hoffman; Walz stirring the pot!

The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 5:35


Yesterday marked the first day of the Democratic National Committee meeting in the Twin Cities which featured an appearance from State Senator John Hoffman. Also, it is Primary Day in Minnesota and Governor Tim Walz created a stir by making comments toward current President Donald Trump and the convention - we get Blois reaction to that.

Bob-Cast
Tonya J. Powers, FOX News Radio

Bob-Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 6:57


FOX News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joined Bob Miller and Chris Michaels during the Morning News Express to talk about the Democratic National Committee kicking off their summer meetings. She gives her thoughts on the state of the party at this moment in time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar
Blois Olson on Primaries, Sen. John Hoffman; Walz stirring the pot!

The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 5:35


Yesterday marked the first day of the Democratic National Committee meeting in the Twin Cities which featured an appearance from State Senator John Hoffman. Also, it is Primary Day in Minnesota and Governor Tim Walz created a stir by making comments toward current President Donald Trump and the convention - we get Blois reaction to that.

C-SPAN Radio - Washington Today
President Trump welcomes South Korean President and signs Executive Orders; Judge orders ICE to keep Kilmar Abrego Garcia in the US; Democrats start their summer meeting

C-SPAN Radio - Washington Today

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 32:02


President Donald Trump welcomes the South Korean President and signs executive orders on the National Guard in DC, ending cash bail and prosecuting burning the American flag; judge orders ICE to keep Kilmar Abrego Garcia in the U.S.; Democratic National Committee starts it summer meeting in Minneapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
President Trump Says He'll Deploy More Troops to More Cities

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the possibility that President Trump will deploy national guard to Chicago and Baltimore, and Maryland governor Wes Moore's growing feud with Trump. They also talk about the Democratic National Committee's annual summer meeting which begins today in Minneapolis, and President Trump's threat to use the FCC against the three major television networks due to what he sees as unfair coverage of his first 100 days. Next, Carl Cannon talks with Andy Rotherham, former Virginia school board member on what is at stake in the upcoming Virginia governor's race. And finally, RCP contributor Charlie Stone talks with author Alex Hutchinson about his new book, "The Explorer's Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map".

The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar
Blois Olson on DNC meeting in Minnesota, National Guard in Chicago!

The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 5:11


This week the Democratic National Committee will be meeting in the Twin Cities - we talked to Blois about this, the National Guard being deployed in Chicago - what could it mean for other states like Minnesota - plus we break down the latest approval ratings with current Minnesota Governor Tim Walz!

The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar
Blois Olson on DNC meeting in Minnesota, National Guard in Chicago!

The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 5:11


This week the Democratic National Committee will be meeting in the Twin Cities - we talked to Blois about this, the National Guard being deployed in Chicago - what could it mean for other states like Minnesota - plus we break down the latest approval ratings with current Minnesota Governor Tim Walz!

Maine's Political Pulse
Aug. 21, 2025: Who is Graham Platner and why is he everywhere right now?

Maine's Political Pulse

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 7:00


Defeating Susan Collins is Graham Platner's primary goal, but he and his campaign also signaled that they're gearing up for a potential fight against power brokers in the Democratic National Committee.

Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis
President Trump's Quest for Peace, Israel-Gaza Latest, Mark Levin Weighs in on the More Powerful Leader & Republicans Outraise Democrats

Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 37:26


Tonight's rundown: Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill explains President Trump's work for peace, and why Vladimir Putin is not acting rational. Hamas accepts latest Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal proposal. Host of “The Mark Levin Show” and best-selling author Mark Levin joins the No Spin News to discuss the negotiations between Putin and Trump, who is more powerful and why Trump has not yet sanctioned the banks. How much more has the Republican National Committee raised compared to the Democratic National Committee? A look at new data showing the Biden administration placed over 11,000 migrant children with unvetted sponsors. Final Thought: Check out GlobalPost.com to keep up with the latest world news, and use code BILLOR for 50% off an annual subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Martini Lunch
Progress Towards Peace, Confronting the Worst D.C. Crime, DNC Donations Drying Up

3 Martini Lunch

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 24:39 Transcription Available


Join Jim and Greg for the Tuesday edition of the 3 Martini Lunch, where it's all good martinis on the menu. They break down encouraging signs for a possible Russia-Ukraine peace deal, the federalized D.C. police focusing significant attention on the worst neighborhoods, and the Democratic party posting paltry fundraising numbers as its tailspin continues.First, Jim is "elated" as the Monday's meeting in Washington strongly suggests security guarantees for Ukraine will be part of any peace deal. He's also explains why Vladimir Putin might be playing with a weaker hand than most people realize. But will this agreement get done anytime soon?Next, they applaud the federalized D.C. police for targeting the neighborhoods with the most serious crime problems. Nearly half of last week's arrests took place in Wards 7 and 8, undercutting the left's narrative that President Trump is only creating a facade of safety around tourist areas.Finally, the Democratic National Committee is still in complete disarray, more than nine months after last year's elections. Fundraising numbers from the end of June show the Republican National Committee with five times the cash on hand as the DNC. And Democrat donors are thoroughly underwhelmed with the party's messaging and leadership.Please visit our great sponsors:Keep your skin looking and acting younger for longer. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code 3ML at https://www.oneskin.co/Support your health with Dose Daily.  Save 25% on your first month when you subscribe at https://DoseDaily.co/3ML or enter code 3ML at checkout. Talk it out, with Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://BetterHelp.com/3ML

The Weekend
Taking It To The Streets

The Weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 41:01


August 17, 2025; 7am: Saturday,  the Democratic National Committee organized hundreds of “Fight the Trump Takeover” protests in 43 states, according to the event website. Protesters took to the streets to oppose what they see as a sweeping power grab by Texas Republicans: a gerrymandering plan designed to lock in Republican control of the House of Representatives in the midterms. Protestors also took to the streets in Washington, DC, to rally against President Trump's federal police takeover as more Republican-led states plan to deploy National Guard troops to the city. Miles Taylor, former Department of Homeland Security chief of staff during Donald Trump's first term, joins “The Weekend” to discuss.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.

Ralph Nader Radio Hour
The Real Death Toll in Gaza

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 96:00


Ralph devotes the entire program to challenging the “official” count of 60 thousand fatalities reported so far in the genocide Israel, aided and abetted by the United States, has perpetrated on the Palestinians in Gaza. First, Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, who volunteered twice in Gaza hospitals, presents the various studies that revise estimates into the hundreds of thousands. Then weapons expert, Professor Theodore Postol, backs that up with his knowledge of the destructive power of the weapons being used and the photographic evidence of the rubble.Dr. Feroze Sidhwa is a trauma, general, and critical care surgeon. He has volunteered twice in Gaza since 2024 and three times in Ukraine since 2022. He has published on humanitarian surgical work in the New York Times, Politico, and the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.I've made my point clear month after month that I believe the death toll is now well over 500,000. And it's important to have an accurate death toll to respect the Palestinian dead and to intensify diplomatic, political, and civic pressures from around the world (and particularly from the White House and Congress) to cease fire, to let the humanitarian trucks that are already at the border in (with food, medicine, water, hospital supplies), and to make sure that this conflict is resolved safely.Ralph NaderIt certainly seems that every single international expert on the topic does think that this is a genocidal attack, so I don't see any reason to disbelieve what they're saying. But that doesn't have to do with how many people are killed. So what I'm just trying to point out is that even if the numbers of people that we talk about here today are (like Ralph said) half a million, or whatever number of people have been killed, nobody disputes that huge numbers of mass killings have taken place. And it doesn't seem that anybody who knows what they're talking about disputes that it's genocidal at this point.Dr. Feroze SidhwaIt's been very widely understood by lots and lots of people, of a huge variety of political leanings, a huge variety of life experiences, of professions, et cetera, that this is the image that springs to mind when they go to the Gaza Strip—it's something like a gigantic concentration camp.Dr. Feroze SidhwaIf the U.S. or Israel cared at all about how many people (including, remember, this is a territory that is half children) —if we cared how many people, including children, we have starved to death, have shot dead, have blown up, et cetera, we could figure it out in two weeks and with 10 grand. The Israelis wouldn't even have to stop their assault. They could keep doing it. They could just agree to de-conflict this group of a few people. But they won't do it for obvious reasons. And I shouldn't say “they” —we won't do it for obvious reasons.Dr. Feroze SidhwaTheodore Postol is Professor of Science, Technology and National Security Policy Emeritus in the Program in Science, Technology, and Society at MIT. His expertise is in nuclear weapon systems, including submarine warfare, applications of nuclear weapons, ballistic missile defense, and ballistic missiles more generally.When you have a large building collapse, everyone is going to be dead unless they're out of the building. It's just that simple. And even when you have large buildings collapse and you have people coming in to search for people, you typically only find a few people who happen to have been lucky enough to be trapped in a cavity that's near a surface area of the rubble heap. If you're deep in the rubble heap, your chances of surviving are near zero.Professor Theodore PostolNews 8/15/25* New Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index data shows Trump's new tariff regime has resulted in significant increases in tariff-sensitive staple consumer goods. Some startling price spikes include a 38.9% rise in the price of vegetables, 14.5% increase in the price of coffee and an 11.3% increase in the price of beef and veal. Beyond food, electricity is up 5.5%, rent and shelter is up 3.6%, and health insurance is up 4.4%. These increases are sure to be politically unpopular, as Trump campaigned on bringing down inflation and the price of groceries. The reporting of this data also raises questions about Trump's response, given his response to the recent negative BLS data reporting on new job creation.* Speaking of job creation data, while the U.S. only reported the creation of 73,000 new jobs in July, Mexico, under left-wing economic nationalist president and AMLO successor Claudia Scheinbaum, created over 1.26 million new jobs in the same month, according to Mexico News Daily. Furious about the jobs report, Trump forced out the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is now seeking to install right-wing economist EJ Antoni. According to the BBC, economists have said his “economic commentary [is] rife with basic mistakes.” Antoni, kowtowing to Trump, ​​has proposed ending the monthly jobs report. Antoni would need to be confirmed by Senate Republicans, who have expressed some trepidation about his appointment, but whether that will be enough for them to stand up to Trump on this appointment seems unlikely.* In more domestic economic news, Jacobin reports corporations are experimenting with a new method of worker exploitation – so-called “stay-or-pay” contracts. According to this article, millions of employees – from nurses to pilots to fast food workers – are, often unwittingly, being “inserted into…restrictive labor covenants [which] turn employer-sponsored job training and education programs into conditional loans that must be paid back — sometimes at a premium — if employees leave before a set date.” These contracts, known as Training Repayment Agreement Provisions, or their acronym TRAPs, have become a major new battleground between corporate interests and groups fighting for labor rights, including unions and regulators. However, with Trump administration efforts to rollback even the modest labor protections promulgated under the Biden administration, the possibility of any federal intervention on behalf of workers seems remote.* In more Trump-related news, the occupation of Washington, D.C. has commenced. Trump has deployed federal agents, including officers with the Department of Homeland Security and Drug Enforcement Administration, as well as National Guard troops, to patrol the streets of the capital. Some of these deployments seem to be mostly for media spectacle; feds have been seen patrolling tourist areas like the National Mall, Union Station and Georgetown, but others have been going into District neighborhoods and harassing District residents for smoking on their own property. Moreover, while Trump has said "Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild youth, drugged-out maniacs and homeless people," the Justice Department has in fact announced that this year violent crime in Washington has hit a 30-year low, per NPR. Trump is restricted to a 30 day takeover of the District by law, but is seeking to extend this window through Congress.* As usual, even as Trump claims to be cracking down on crime, his administration treats corporate crime with kid gloves. Despite major news of corporate misconduct this week – including the reopening of a Boar's Head facility shut down earlier this year due to a listeria outbreak despite ongoing sanitation issues and an explosion at the Clairton Coke Works in Pittsburgh that left at least two dead and ten injured – a new Public Citizen report shows the extent of the administration's soft-on-corporate-crime approach. According to this report, “the Trump administration has already withdrawn or halted enforcement actions against 165 corporations of all types – and one in four of the corporations benefiting from halted or dropped enforcement is from the technology sector, which has spent $1.2 billion on political influence during and since the 2024 elections.”* Turning to Gaza, the Financial Times reports, “Israel has killed…prominent Al Jazeera correspondent [Anas Al-Sharif] in Gaza and four of his colleagues…in an air strike targeting them in a media tent.” This report notes the Israeli military “took credit” for the strike after “months of threats and unproven allegations that [the journalist] was the head of a Hamas cell.” The Committee to Protect Journalists called these claims an attempt to “manufacture consent for his killing.” The network called this move a “desperate attempt to silence voices in anticipation of the occupation of Gaza.” Anas Al-Sharif was a prominent journalist in the Arab world and was part of a Reuters photo team who won a Pulitzer Prize in 2024. Israel has already killed six Al Jazeera reporters in Gaza prior to this strike.* Meanwhile, in Egypt, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi last Tuesday issued his harshest criticism of Israel thus far, accusing the nation of prosecuting “a war for starvation, genocide, and the liquidation of the Palestinian cause.” Yet, according to Drop Site News, Sisi's comments came just days before an announcement that an Israeli company will begin supplying Egypt with vast amounts of gas. This $35 billion deal between Egypt, neighbor to Israel and Palestine and the largest Arab nation, and Israeli energy company NewMed is the largest export agreement in Israel's history. This deal adds a new dimension to other comments Sisi made in those same remarks, wherein he defended Egypt against criticism for “not opening the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing to allow in aid.” It remains to be seen whether the genocide comments represent a new chapter of Egypt-Israel relations, or whether they are just a smokescreen to cover Egypt and Israel's increasing economic interdependence.* In Palestine news from the homefront, Semafor reports the Democratic National Committee will consider two dueling resolutions on Gaza at their meeting this month. According to Dave Weigel, one, introduced by DNC Chair Ken Martin would “[urge] a ceasefire and a return of hostages held by Hamas,” along with a reaffirmation of the increasingly far-fetched two-state solution. The other, introduced by a DNC member on the progressive flank of the party, calls for “suspension of military aid to Israel” and recognition of a Palestinian state. The latter resolution has drawn the ire of Democratic Majority for Israel, a political organization that aims to keep the Democratic Party firmly in the pro-Israel camp. DMFI's president, Brian Romick, is quoted saying that resolution would be a “gift to Republicans” and would “embolden Israel's adversaries.”* In more positive foreign affairs news, Jeremy Corbyn's new party in the United Kingdom appears to be gaining steam. A string of polls indicate the party could win the seats currently held by several high-profile Labour Party MPs, including Health Secretary Wes Streeting and now-resigned Homelessness Secretary Rushanara Ali. Most shockingly, it seems they could even win Holborn and St. Pancras, the seat currently held by Labour Party Prime Minister Keir Starmer. If this Corbynite wave does ultimately crest, it would be a stunning reversal of fortune after the Starmerite Labour Party expelled the former Labour leader in 2023.* Finally, AOL announced this week that they will end their Dial-up internet service in September, Ars Technica reports. AOL launched their Dial-up service in 1991, helping to usher in the era of widespread internet adoption. While this may seem like a natural step in terms of technological advancement, US Census data from 2022 shows that approximately 175,000 American households still connect to the Internet through dial-up services. As this article notes, “These users typically live in rural areas where broadband infrastructure doesn't exist or remains prohibitively expensive to install.” In effect, this move could leave these rural communities completely without internet, a problem compounded by the Trump administration's decision earlier this year to “abandon key elements of a $42.45bn Biden-era plan to connect rural communities to high-speed internet,” per the Guardian. It should be considered a national disgrace if both the private sector and the government leave these rural communities behind.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

The Weekend
Redistricting War

The Weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 41:07


August 16, 2025; 8am: Late on Friday, California Democrats released proposed maps that would likely flip five Republican-held seats, giving Democrats 48 of the state's 52 districts, up from 43. It's a direct counter to Republican gains that Texas Republicans are proposing. State lawmakers will vote on the plan next week.  Additionally, Texas Democrats plan to return home after leaving the state in protest of the Republican redistricting plan. But the nationwide redistricting fight is far from over, with President Obama offering his support to the Texas Democrats, as well as the DNC organizing “Fight the Trump Takeover” protests in 43 states to condemn Trump-backed redistricting.And as they return to Austin, Texas Democrats are getting some major backup. Democratic National Committee is planning to organize hundreds of “Fight the Trump Takeover” protests in 43 states to condemn Trump-backed redistricting. This week, former President Obama added his voice to the fight in a call with Texas Democrats. California Redistricting Commissioner Sara Sadhwani, joins The Weekend to discuss California's effort to counter Texas RepublicansFor 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. 

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp
Jamie Selzler talks with Libby Schneider about the future of the Democratic Party

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 14:42


08/13/25: Jamie Selzler serves as a North Dakota's DNC Committeeman, and is joined by Libby Schneider in the KFGO studio. Libby is a North Dakota native and is the Deputy Executive Director of the Democratic National Committee. Before joining the DNC, Libby was the campaign manager for former Senator Heidi Heitkamp’s 2018 reelection campaign and served in her Senate office for nearly five years, and then served as the rural political director at the DNC. Libby and Jamie have a conversation about rural politics, the the Democratic Party, and more. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Zeoli
DOJ Orders Grand Jury to Look at Russiagate + Sydney Sweeney is a Registered Republican!

Rich Zeoli

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 180:27


The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (08/05/2025): 3:05pm- Sydney Sweeney is a Registered Republican Living in Florida? A new American Eagle clothing advertisement features Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney bragging about her “great jeans.” Far-left social media users, however, are ridiculously saying that the commercial is secretly promoting eugenics—insisting the ad's “great jeans” line really means “great genes.” American Eagle responded to the complaints, emphasizing the commercial was always just about “jeans.” Meanwhile, over the weekend, activists “outed” Sweeney as a registered Republican living in Florida—and video has surfaced of her shooting guns impressively. But is anyone, aside from those obsessively online, genuinely angry about her political affiliation or hobbies? 3:20pm- At least fifty-one Texas House Democrats fled the state as part of an effort to deny the Texas House a quorum—effectively preventing a vote on redistricting while also prolonging a vote on providing financial relief for families impacted by last month's devastating floods that killed more than 120 people. In response, Governor Greg Abbott has argued that fleeing the state to prevent the legislative process simply because you don't like the expected outcome of an upcoming vote amounts to an “abandonment or forfeiture of an elected state office.” 3:30pm- After learning that Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican, President Donald Trump hilariously stated: “oh, now I love her ad!” 3:50pm- Rich sees Superman in theaters…again. Plus, did he really do a Fox News segment from inside a van??? 4:00pm- According to a Fox News report, Attorney General Pam Bondi instructed her staff to “act on the criminal referral from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard related to the alleged conspiracy to tie President Donald Trump to Russia, and the Department of Justice is now opening a grand jury investigation into the matter.” You can read the full report here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/doj-launching-grand-jury-investigation-russiagate-conspiracy-allegations-source. 4:15pm- Declassified intelligence documents released last Thursday allege that Hillary Clinton approved of a strategy proposed by a senior campaign adviser to link then-candidate Donald Trump to false claims of Russian collusion, in an effort to deflect attention from her own escalating email controversy during the 2016 election. 4:20pm- The 24-page intelligence annex, compiled from memos and emails gathered by the Obama administration ahead of Election Day, details “confidential conversations” between top Democratic National Committee officials—including then-Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz—and executives at liberal billionaire George Soros' Open Society Foundations. The plan, reportedly crafted by Clinton's then-foreign policy adviser Julianne Smith, focused on falsely linking the Trump campaign with Russian officials. 4:30pm- Bill D'Agostino—Senior Research Analyst at Media Research Center—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to break down some of the best (and worst) moments from corporate media. This week, major network anchors meltdown over redistricting in Texas, though they've historically ignored aggressive California, Illinois, and New York redistricting efforts which have favored Democrats. 5:05pm- According to a Fox News report, Attorney General Pam Bondi instructed her staff to “act on the criminal referral from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard related to the alleged conspiracy to tie President Donald Trump to Russia, and the Department of Justice is now opening a grand jury investigation into the matter.” You can read the full report here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/doj-launching-grand-jury-investigation-russiagate-conspiracy-allegations-source. 5:20pm- On Monday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins, and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary announced more states are voluntarily removing unhe ...

Rich Zeoli
BREAKING NEWS: DOJ Launching Grand Jury Investigation Into Russiagate Conspiracy

Rich Zeoli

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 46:56


The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:00pm- According to a Fox News report, Attorney General Pam Bondi instructed her staff to “act on the criminal referral from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard related to the alleged conspiracy to tie President Donald Trump to Russia, and the Department of Justice is now opening a grand jury investigation into the matter.” You can read the full report here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/doj-launching-grand-jury-investigation-russiagate-conspiracy-allegations-source. 4:15pm- Declassified intelligence documents released last Thursday allege that Hillary Clinton approved of a strategy proposed by a senior campaign adviser to link then-candidate Donald Trump to false claims of Russian collusion, in an effort to deflect attention from her own escalating email controversy during the 2016 election. 4:20pm- The 24-page intelligence annex, compiled from memos and emails gathered by the Obama administration ahead of Election Day, details “confidential conversations” between top Democratic National Committee officials—including then-Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz—and executives at liberal billionaire George Soros' Open Society Foundations. The plan, reportedly crafted by Clinton's then-foreign policy adviser Julianne Smith, focused on falsely linking the Trump campaign with Russian officials. 4:30pm- Bill D'Agostino—Senior Research Analyst at Media Research Center—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to break down some of the best (and worst) moments from corporate media. This week, major network anchors meltdown over redistricting in Texas, though they've historically ignored aggressive California, Illinois, and New York redistricting efforts which have favored Democrats.

New Books Network
Benjamin Francis-Fallon, "The Rise of the Latino Vote: A History" (Harvard UP, 2019)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 53:47


While media pundits continually speculate over the future leanings of the so-called “Latino vote,” Benjamin Francis-Fallon historicizes how Latinos were imagined into a national electoral constituency in his new book The Rise of the Latino Vote: A History (Harvard University Press, 2019). Francis-Fallon, Assistant Professor of History at Western Carolina University, examines the rhetorical construction of a national voting bloc by politicians, parties, and a national network of Latino political elites. This interview explores some of the major themes in the book, including the essential role of Latino congressmen, the ideological struggles between Latino elected officials and radical activists, and the ongoing appeals to a panethnic Latino voting bloc from presidential campaigns. Of course Democratic Party politics is only half of the story, with the efforts of the Republican Party featuring prominently in the text as well. By discussing the parallel Latino engagement strategies of both parties, Francis-Fallon underscores the fact that the “rise of the Latino vote was a multiparty phenomenon.” Building upon existing studies that detail how panethnic Latinidad was constructed in the twentieth-century United States, Francis-Fallon adds national and presidential politics to the list of forces that continue to define what it means to be Latino. Jaime Sánchez, Jr. is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of History at Princeton University and a scholar of U.S. politics and Latino studies. He is currently writing an institutional history of the Democratic National Committee and partisan coalition politics in the twentieth century. You can follow him on Twitter @Jaime_SanchezJr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in Political Science
Benjamin Francis-Fallon, "The Rise of the Latino Vote: A History" (Harvard UP, 2019)

New Books in Political Science

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 53:47


While media pundits continually speculate over the future leanings of the so-called “Latino vote,” Benjamin Francis-Fallon historicizes how Latinos were imagined into a national electoral constituency in his new book The Rise of the Latino Vote: A History (Harvard University Press, 2019). Francis-Fallon, Assistant Professor of History at Western Carolina University, examines the rhetorical construction of a national voting bloc by politicians, parties, and a national network of Latino political elites. This interview explores some of the major themes in the book, including the essential role of Latino congressmen, the ideological struggles between Latino elected officials and radical activists, and the ongoing appeals to a panethnic Latino voting bloc from presidential campaigns. Of course Democratic Party politics is only half of the story, with the efforts of the Republican Party featuring prominently in the text as well. By discussing the parallel Latino engagement strategies of both parties, Francis-Fallon underscores the fact that the “rise of the Latino vote was a multiparty phenomenon.” Building upon existing studies that detail how panethnic Latinidad was constructed in the twentieth-century United States, Francis-Fallon adds national and presidential politics to the list of forces that continue to define what it means to be Latino. Jaime Sánchez, Jr. is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of History at Princeton University and a scholar of U.S. politics and Latino studies. He is currently writing an institutional history of the Democratic National Committee and partisan coalition politics in the twentieth century. You can follow him on Twitter @Jaime_SanchezJr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

New Books in American Studies
Benjamin Francis-Fallon, "The Rise of the Latino Vote: A History" (Harvard UP, 2019)

New Books in American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 53:47


While media pundits continually speculate over the future leanings of the so-called “Latino vote,” Benjamin Francis-Fallon historicizes how Latinos were imagined into a national electoral constituency in his new book The Rise of the Latino Vote: A History (Harvard University Press, 2019). Francis-Fallon, Assistant Professor of History at Western Carolina University, examines the rhetorical construction of a national voting bloc by politicians, parties, and a national network of Latino political elites. This interview explores some of the major themes in the book, including the essential role of Latino congressmen, the ideological struggles between Latino elected officials and radical activists, and the ongoing appeals to a panethnic Latino voting bloc from presidential campaigns. Of course Democratic Party politics is only half of the story, with the efforts of the Republican Party featuring prominently in the text as well. By discussing the parallel Latino engagement strategies of both parties, Francis-Fallon underscores the fact that the “rise of the Latino vote was a multiparty phenomenon.” Building upon existing studies that detail how panethnic Latinidad was constructed in the twentieth-century United States, Francis-Fallon adds national and presidential politics to the list of forces that continue to define what it means to be Latino. Jaime Sánchez, Jr. is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of History at Princeton University and a scholar of U.S. politics and Latino studies. He is currently writing an institutional history of the Democratic National Committee and partisan coalition politics in the twentieth century. You can follow him on Twitter @Jaime_SanchezJr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

New Books in American Politics
Benjamin Francis-Fallon, "The Rise of the Latino Vote: A History" (Harvard UP, 2019)

New Books in American Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 53:47


While media pundits continually speculate over the future leanings of the so-called “Latino vote,” Benjamin Francis-Fallon historicizes how Latinos were imagined into a national electoral constituency in his new book The Rise of the Latino Vote: A History (Harvard University Press, 2019). Francis-Fallon, Assistant Professor of History at Western Carolina University, examines the rhetorical construction of a national voting bloc by politicians, parties, and a national network of Latino political elites. This interview explores some of the major themes in the book, including the essential role of Latino congressmen, the ideological struggles between Latino elected officials and radical activists, and the ongoing appeals to a panethnic Latino voting bloc from presidential campaigns. Of course Democratic Party politics is only half of the story, with the efforts of the Republican Party featuring prominently in the text as well. By discussing the parallel Latino engagement strategies of both parties, Francis-Fallon underscores the fact that the “rise of the Latino vote was a multiparty phenomenon.” Building upon existing studies that detail how panethnic Latinidad was constructed in the twentieth-century United States, Francis-Fallon adds national and presidential politics to the list of forces that continue to define what it means to be Latino. Jaime Sánchez, Jr. is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of History at Princeton University and a scholar of U.S. politics and Latino studies. He is currently writing an institutional history of the Democratic National Committee and partisan coalition politics in the twentieth century. You can follow him on Twitter @Jaime_SanchezJr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Issue Is
405: Stephen Cloobeck, Ken Martin

The Issue Is

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 20:47


Democratic candidate for California Governor, Stephen Cloobeck joins us in our studio. Elex is also joined by the chair of the Democratic National Committee, Ken Martin, sits down for an exclusive interview about redistricting & the party's challenges at the polls.

The Issue Is
404: Stephen Cloobeck, Ken Martin

The Issue Is

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 20:47


Democratic candidate for California Governor, Stephen Cloobeck joins us in our studio. Elex is also joined by the chair of the Democratic National Committee, Ken Martin, sits down for an exclusive interview about redistricting & the party's challenges at the polls.

Rich Zeoli
The Biggest Political Scandal in American History

Rich Zeoli

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 182:46


The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (07/31/2025): 3:05pm- The Biggest Political Scandal in American History: On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee declassified intelligence—specifically the annex to former Special Counsel John Durham's report—allegedly revealing that Hillary Clinton personally approved of the efforts to promote the false narrative that then-candidate Donald Trump colluded with Russian officials during the 2016 presidential election. One declassified email exchange reveals that “HRC approved Julia's [Clinton foreign policy advisor Julianne Smith] idea about Trump and Russian hackers hampering U.S. elections. That should distract people from her own missing email, especially if the affair goes to the Olympic level.” 3:30pm- While appearing on Fox News, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley said of the Russia collusion hoax: “with this Durham report annex out, it finally proves that the FBI was covering up.” 3:40pm- A report from The New York Post reveals that FBI Director Kash Patel found a “burn bag” with thousands of documents related to the Trump-Russia collusion investigation. One of the documents discovered is the classified annex to former Special Counsel John Durham's probe. 4:05pm- Declassified intelligence documents released Thursday allege that Hillary Clinton approved of a strategy proposed by a senior campaign adviser to link then-candidate Donald Trump to false claims of Russian collusion, in an effort to deflect attention from her own escalating email controversy during the 2016 election. 4:10pm- The 24-page intelligence annex, compiled from memos and emails gathered by the Obama administration ahead of Election Day, details “confidential conversations” between top Democratic National Committee officials—including then-Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz—and executives at liberal billionaire George Soros' Open Society Foundations. The plan, reportedly crafted by Clinton's then-foreign policy adviser Julianne Smith, focused on falsely linking the Trump campaign with Russian officials. 4:20pm- Flashback: For years, Hillary Clinton has appeared on television baselessly insisting that Donald Trump colluded with Russian officials to alter the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. 4:30pm- In a post to X, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard wrote: “Whistleblower reveals how they were threatened by a supervisor to go along with the Obama-directed Russia hoax “intelligence” assessment, even though they knew it was not credible or accurate. The Whistleblower refused. Yesterday we released the Whistleblower's firsthand account of what happened in the crafting of the January 2017 ICA, their yearslong efforts to expose the egregious manipulation and manufacturing of intelligence carried out at the highest levels of government and the IC (detailed in our previous releases) and how they were repeatedly ignored. Thank you to this courageous whistleblower, and others who are coming forward now, putting their own well-being on the line to defend our democratic republic, ensure the American people know the truth, and hold those responsible accountable.” 4:40pm- On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. 5:05pm- Listeners weigh-in on the latest Hillary Clinton/Russiagate revelations. Will anyone ultimately be held accountable? 5:15pm- A report from The New York Post reveals that FBI Director Kash Patel found a “burn bag” with thousands of documents related to the Trump-Russia collusion investigation. One of the documents discovered is the classified annex to former Special Counsel John Durham's probe. 5:20pm- Sen. Elizabeth Warren leaned on a table that wasn't bolted to the Senate floor—causing her and the table to spill over. While other Senators helped her up, why did Ron Wyden just keep walking? Don't worry: Warren wasn't hurt. Though, we are not sure if the table is ok. 5: ...

Rich Zeoli
Russiagate Hoax + The President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition

Rich Zeoli

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 51:20


The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2 4:05pm- Declassified intelligence documents released Thursday allege that Hillary Clinton approved of a strategy proposed by a senior campaign adviser to link then-candidate Donald Trump to false claims of Russian collusion, in an effort to deflect attention from her own escalating email controversy during the 2016 election. 4:10pm- The 24-page intelligence annex, compiled from memos and emails gathered by the Obama administration ahead of Election Day, details “confidential conversations” between top Democratic National Committee officials—including then-Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz—and executives at liberal billionaire George Soros' Open Society Foundations. The plan, reportedly crafted by Clinton's then-foreign policy adviser Julianne Smith, focused on falsely linking the Trump campaign with Russian officials. 4:20pm- Flashback: For years, Hillary Clinton has appeared on television baselessly insisting that Donald Trump colluded with Russian officials to alter the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. 4:30pm- In a post to X, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard wrote: “Whistleblower reveals how they were threatened by a supervisor to go along with the Obama-directed Russia hoax “intelligence” assessment, even though they knew it was not credible or accurate. The Whistleblower refused. Yesterday we released the Whistleblower's firsthand account of what happened in the crafting of the January 2017 ICA, their yearslong efforts to expose the egregious manipulation and manufacturing of intelligence carried out at the highest levels of government and the IC (detailed in our previous releases) and how they were repeatedly ignored. Thank you to this courageous whistleblower, and others who are coming forward now, putting their own well-being on the line to defend our democratic republic, ensure the American people know the truth, and hold those responsible accountable.” 4:40pm- On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.

On Culture
Interesting Times

On Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 40:03


Trey Herweck, pastor at Refuge Church in St. Charles, MO, joins me to talk about living in Interesting Times. We are using the most recent article from The Embassy as our jumping off point. Here is an excerpt:ViewAlthough it is often mislabeled as a Chinese curse, “May you live in interesting times” is of English origin. It appears in British diplomatic circles during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While there is no equivalent Chinese saying, they (at least according to Wikipedia) do have this: “Better to be a dog in times of tranquility than a human in times of chaos”, which is a bit more, well, interesting. At any rate, we live in interesting times, and we understand the impulse to call that a curse. Our times are in turns unpredictable (except when they are all too predictable), anxiety provoking, polarizing, angry, fearful, dark, and at times, violent. It is the last one that is catching us, or most of us, by surprise. This violence seems increasingly to be cast as a moral response to this broken state of affairs.The murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of United Healthcare, on December 4th of last year is perhaps the most prominent recent example of an act of violence which was justified by some as a moral act. After his arrest for the murder, Luigi Mangione's manifesto was discovered whichindicated that he saw the killing as a direct challenge to the health care industry's “corruption” and “power games.”“Frankly, these parasites simply had it coming,” the document read.NYT - December 20, 2024Based on the reaction to his arrest, many people, many of these being younger people, agreed - this was, to them, a moral act, an attempt to change the world for the better, ending the corruption of the health care industry.Ending the corruption in government was the stated motivation for the man who beat the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer after breaking into their San Francisco home in 2022. He intended to hold the Speaker hostage to extract government changes. A similar motivation was behind the group that plotted to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan. Authorities claimed they hoped to start a civil war to bring down a corrupt government. While no motive has been identified after shots were fired into the Democratic National Committee office in Arizona last fall, a fire set in the New Mexico Republican Party headquarters in March of this year was in response to immigration enforcement.Shortly after a dinner with dozens of friends celebrating the beginning of Passover, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and family narrowly escaped the fire destroying their home. The man who has admitted setting the fire cited the treatment of Palestinians in Gaza.A similar motivation was at the heart of the killings of two members of the Israeli Embassy staff in Washington D.C in May and of the man who used fire to injure and kill at a Boulder, Colorado march in support of the Israeli hostages in Gaza.On a different note, Ziz LaSota believes that the threat of artificial intelligence is sufficient to justify violence.She wrote favorably of violence, said she was willing to sacrifice everything to achieve her goals and considered A.I.'s threat to humanity “the most important problem in the world,” she once wrote. Now six people are dead, landing her and several friends and allies, known as the “Zizians,” in jail, awaiting trial.New York Times - July 6, 2025And, of course, two different people on two separate occasions, citing the danger to democracy, attempted to assassinate President Trump.Certainly, there is corruption in health care and government. Many of us are troubled by the at turns absent, then uneven, capricious, and perhaps lawless enforcement of immigration laws. The plight of the Palestinians in Gaza is grievous. It may be true that artificial intelligence poses a threat to humanity. Much of our world is broken. Does this justify violence, specifically lawless violence, in response? And what positive impact does any of this violence have? Far from being a moral statement, lawless violence lacks moral standing, and therefore undermines the cause in the eyes of almost everyone who is not already a true believer. I can't think of any case where violence caused positive change in any democratic society in my lifetime. It tends to alienate those not already onboard, and shows itself to be part of a statement about the person committing violence more than it is about the injustice of the world. I have mentioned before there were more than 2500 anti-war, anti-government bombings in our country during an 18-month period spanning 1971 and 1972. That is about five per day. Those who are old enough to remember it were not surprised that Richard Nixon was re-elected as President in 1972, winning over 60% of the popular vote and 49 states. This violence for a purpose just does not get you to the purpose. It also identifies the brokenness of the world we live in as something unique to our age instead of something common to all ages. This common brokenness is something we are called to engage and redeem, and that won't happen by way of violence. We live in a society of political freedom and, therefore, political responsibility. Far from fulfilling this responsibility, these acts of violence are an abdication from it.Bad times, hard times - this is what people keep saying; but let us live well, and times shall be good. We are the times: such as we are, such are the times.Augustine of Hippo, ~ 400 A.D.Read the whole article here.The Embassy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Embassy at theembassy.substack.com/subscribe

The.Ink
WATCH: Teachers vs. fascists

The.Ink

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 61:30


We just talked live with Randi Weingarten, the American Federation of Teachers president and longtime Democratic Party stalwart, about the threats facing public education, democracy, and the future of the American dream. She talked to us about:* Why education became a target for the right — including the two things teachers do that fascists fear* Why she resigned from the Democratic National Committee and why she believes the party needs to learn to grow its tent* How progressives can meet parents anxious about social progress and change where they are instead of turning them away* What she believes the gay rights movement did successfully that the trans rights movement has struggled to do in recent years* What education will look like in a future of addictive devices and rampant A.I.You won't want to miss any of this one. Just click on the video player above to watch the entire conversation.And look out for Randi Weingarten's new book, Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy, available this fall.We are opening this video to all. But we're also asking candidly that you support the work that goes into bringing you The Ink by becoming a paying subscriber.Your support is how we keep the lights on, pay our writers and editors a fair wage, and build the new media we all deserve. When you subscribe, you help us reach more people. Join us today, or if you are already a member, give a gift or group subscription. Get full access to The.Ink at the.ink/subscribe

Beyond The Horizon
The Jeffrey Epstein Survivors Lawsuit Against Stacey Plaskett Continues To Inch Forward (7/11/25)

Beyond The Horizon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 13:49


Plaintiffs allege that Plaskett knowingly participated in and helped facilitate Epstein's sex trafficking operations in the U.S. Virgin Islands. They claim she visited Epstein's New York mansion to solicit direct campaign contributions—repeatedly requesting $30,000 for her campaigns and the Democratic National Committee—and that Epstein then used his political influence to influence policies in the Virgin Islands. As general counsel for the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority, Plaskett allegedly approved approximately $300 million in tax breaks that benefited Epstein's businesses after receiving financial and professional support, including a job at a law firm connected to Epstein's network.The survivors also contend that Plaskett leveraged her political leverage to pressure local authorities—such as customs, Coast Guard, and airport officials—to relax oversight and allow Epstein to transport women and girls between New York and the Virgin Islands without encountering legal scrutiny. The plaintiffs argue that these actions weren't isolated misjudgments but part of a calculated pattern enabling a broader trafficking enterprise, with Plaskett's contributions and interventions central to Epstein's unimpeded operation and global network.to contact  me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Plaskett's attorney vows to fight 'baseless' lawsuit by Epstein victims | News | virginislandsdailynews.com

The Epstein Chronicles
The Jeffrey Epstein Survivors Lawsuit Against Stacey Plaskett Continues To Inch Forward (7/10/25)

The Epstein Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 13:49


Plaintiffs allege that Plaskett knowingly participated in and helped facilitate Epstein's sex trafficking operations in the U.S. Virgin Islands. They claim she visited Epstein's New York mansion to solicit direct campaign contributions—repeatedly requesting $30,000 for her campaigns and the Democratic National Committee—and that Epstein then used his political influence to influence policies in the Virgin Islands. As general counsel for the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority, Plaskett allegedly approved approximately $300 million in tax breaks that benefited Epstein's businesses after receiving financial and professional support, including a job at a law firm connected to Epstein's network.The survivors also contend that Plaskett leveraged her political leverage to pressure local authorities—such as customs, Coast Guard, and airport officials—to relax oversight and allow Epstein to transport women and girls between New York and the Virgin Islands without encountering legal scrutiny. The plaintiffs argue that these actions weren't isolated misjudgments but part of a calculated pattern enabling a broader trafficking enterprise, with Plaskett's contributions and interventions central to Epstein's unimpeded operation and global network.to contact  me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Plaskett's attorney vows to fight 'baseless' lawsuit by Epstein victims | News | virginislandsdailynews.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff
The Workers' Struggle within The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 31:35


On this week's episode of Economic Update, Professor Wolff delivers updates on the political theater, of the U.S./Iran hostilities, the political shock of Zohran Mamdani's Democratic primary win in New York City, the withdrawal of union leaders from the Democratic National Committee, and the rising trade among BRICS crosses the $1 trillion milestone. In the second part of today's show, Prof. Wolff interviews two leaders of the musicians' union representing the orchestra of the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center, New York City: Javier Gandara and Stephanie Mortimore.   The d@w Team Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff is a DemocracyatWork.info Inc. production. We make it a point to provide the show free of ads and rely on viewer support to continue doing so.  You can support our work by joining our Patreon community:  https://www.patreon.com/democracyatwork Or you can go to our website: https://www.democracyatwork.info/donate     Every donation counts and helps us provide a larger audience with the information they need to better understand the events around the world they can't get anywhere else.  We want to thank our devoted community of supporters who help make this show and others we produce possible each week.1:01  We kindly ask you to also support the work we do by encouraging others to subscribe to our YouTube channel and website: www.democracyatwork.info

Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine (Broadcast-affiliate version)
Between The Lines (broadcast-affiliate version) - July 2, 2025

Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine (Broadcast-affiliate version)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 29:00


Alianza Americas' Dulce Guzmán: The Chaos and Dire Consequences of Supreme Court's Ruling on Birthright CitizenshipBest-selling author Sarah Kendzior: As the Trump GOP ‘Mafia State' Relentlessly Attacks the Foundations of Democracy, is There Reason for Hope?Hurricane Helene survivor Padma Dyvine: North Carolina Neighbors Employed Mutual Aid in Ongoing Recovery from Hurricane Helene's DestructionBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Far-right AfD party expanding its appeal in Germany's west• China's Tibetan dam project poses big risks•Democratic National Committee tensions simmer over future directionVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway
The Feud Between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk

RealClearPolitics Takeaway

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 45:05


Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the Trump budget bill which passed the Senate today and also the latest episode in the feud between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Then, they talk about Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's comments today that Trump's tariff policies have helped keep interest rates high. Plus, the Democratic National Committee announces summertime plans to build enthusiasm for the party in “non-political spaces". Next, they discuss today's official closing of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio's plans to cut 15% of the State Department's personnel. Then finally, RCP contributor Maggie Miller talks with RealClear Investigations writer John Murawski about his latest expose looking into how during Pride Month, some public libraries have moved beyond celebrations of LGBTQ+ identity to include sexually explicit content, radical gender ideology, and overt political messaging—even in books and displays aimed at very young children.

Chris Distefano Presents: Chrissy Chaos
The SHOCKING Truth about WATERGATE - Chrissy Chaos Presents - Christories History Lessons - ep 42

Chris Distefano Presents: Chrissy Chaos

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 30:19


TODAY WE'RE LEARNING ABOUT WATERGATE!! This isn't just a break-in story! it's the scandal that shook Nixon's presidency and forever changed American politics. In this episode of Christories, we explore how a botched burglary at the Democratic National Committee headquarters led to a tangled web of lies, coverups, and one historic resignation of President Richard Nixon. We meet Martha Mitchell, the bold truth-teller who tried to expose corruption but was silenced by the very people she trusted. Follow the legendary reporting of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein with secret help from a mysterious government source known only as “Deep Throat.” From Oval Office tapes to Senate hearings, we break down the key players, timeline, and why this moment still matters today! IT'S WILD! If you've ever wondered how Nixon went from a landslide reelection to flying away in shame, this is the episode for you. Watergate wasn't just a scandal. It was a turning point, babe!! Tune in now! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BlueChew - Make life easier by getting harder and discover your options at https://BlueChew.com! Try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code CHAOS -- just pay $5 shipping. Christories Disclaimer* it is important to note that Christories knowledge and understanding of historical events, facts, and figures may not be 100% accurate or complete! Note that information in this episode has been lightly researched and we encourage you to continue your learning outside of this episode too, Babes! Follow us Muffin Butt!

Rich Zeoli
Report: Trump Considering U.S. Strike on Iran

Rich Zeoli

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 171:57


The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (06/17/2025): 3:05pm- Israel continues to strike Iranian nuclear development sites, ballistic missile launchers, and Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps leadership. On Monday night, President Donald Trump was forced to leave the G7 Summit early in order to focus on the conflict. While speaking with the press aboard Air Force One, Trump said: “I'm not too much in a mood to negotiate” with Iran any longer. 3:10pm- According to a report from Alex Leary and Josh Dawsey of The Wall Street Journal, President Donald Trump met with advisors in the situation room on Tuesday—and is at least considering a U.S. strike on Iran. 3:15pm- Montage: For years, President Donald Trump has insisted that Iran cannot be allowed to develop and possess a nuclear weapon. 3:40pm- The New York Times reports that Fordo—“Iran's most heavily fortified nuclear site”—was constructed deep within a mountain and contains 3,000 sophisticated centrifuges. It's believed Israel does not possess the capabilities to destroy the facility unilaterally and they would require assistance from the U.S. which possesses 30,000-pound bombs. You can read the full report here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/us/politics/iran-nuclear-site-israel.html. 3:45pm- In a series of posts to Truth Social, President Donald Trump wrote of Iran: “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader' is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there—we are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don't want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” He then posted: “Unconditional Surrender!” 4:05pm- While appearing on Fox News, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) called out Democrats for comparing the U.S. Army's 250th birthday celebration to an authoritarian military parade. He explained: “Let's…stop ever comparing anyone, anything to the Nazis.” Is Fetterman's sudden shift to the political middle genuine or an act of political convenience? He has emphasized that he hasn't changed, the Democratic Party has—but in 2016, Fetterman endorsed Bernie Sanders for president saying: “He and I agree on virtually everything.” 4:15pm- In an interview with Fox News, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) called for regime change in Iran. 4:30pm- Corey DeAngelis—Senior Fellow at the American Culture Project & Author of the book, “The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten leaving her position at the DNC. But, as DeAngelis asks, why was she holding a position with the Democratic National Committee in the first place? He highlights that roughly 99% of AFT campaign donations over the past 30+ years have gone to Democrats—“it's a money laundering operation.” 5:05pm- In a series of posts to Truth Social, President Donald Trump wrote of Iran: “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader' is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there—we are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don't want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” He then posted: “Unconditional Surrender!” 5:20pm- Where do Senators stand on Iranian regime change? Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) have called for the Trump Administration to continue to negotiate with Iran. Meanwhile, Senators James Lankford (R-OK), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) have opposed assassination but are openly calling for Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei to be toppled. 5:30pm- What the heck is “gibbeting”? 5:40pm- Breaking News: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been rushed to a D.C. hospital via ambulance. CNN reports Noem is conscious. Several reports online suggest she suffered from ...

Rich Zeoli
Fetterman Calls Out Dems. Is He Gearing Up for a Presidential Run?

Rich Zeoli

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 44:09


The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- While appearing on Fox News, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) called out Democrats for comparing the U.S. Army's 250th birthday celebration to an authoritarian military parade. He explained: “Let's…stop ever comparing anyone, anything to the Nazis.” Is Fetterman's sudden shift to the political middle genuine or an act of political convenience? He has emphasized that he hasn't changed, the Democratic Party has—but in 2016, Fetterman endorsed Bernie Sanders for president saying: “He and I agree on virtually everything.” 4:15pm- In an interview with Fox News, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) called for regime change in Iran. 4:30pm- Corey DeAngelis—Senior Fellow at the American Culture Project & Author of the book, “The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten leaving her position at the DNC. But, as DeAngelis asks, why was she holding a position with the Democratic National Committee in the first place? He highlights that roughly 99% of AFT campaign donations over the past 30+ years have gone to Democrats—“it's a money laundering operation.”

Daily Signal News
Marines Deployed to Los Angeles, Newsom Sues Trump, Leaked Audio Shows DNC Imploding | June 10, 2025

Daily Signal News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 11:27


On today's Top News in 10, we cover: Democrats ramp up calls for rioting as 700 Marines and 2,000 additional National Guardsmen are sent to Los Angeles. Governor Gavin Newsom of California sues President Trump. Leaked audio from a Democratic National Committee call shows the party is falling apart from the inside. Subscribe to The Tony Kinnett Cast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tony-kinnett-cast/id1714879044⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget our other shows: Virginia Allen's Problematic Women:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Bradley Devlin's The Signal Sitdown:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow The Daily Signal:  X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://x.com/DailySignal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Truth Social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/user/DailySignal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Rumble:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://rumble.com/c/TheDailySignal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠    Thanks for making The Daily Signal Podcast your trusted source for the day's top news. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reveal
David Hogg's Fight for the Future of the Democratic Party

Reveal

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 29:17


David Hogg is disrupting the Democratic National Committee. He's well known for his gun control advocacy work after surviving the horrific mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, seven years ago. Today, he's taken on a new role as a DNC vice chair, the first member of Gen Z to hold the position. But his political action committee is spending $20 million to replace Democratic incumbents with younger candidates, which he says could get him kicked out of the DNC.Producer: Josh Sanburn | Editor: Kara McGuirk-Allison | Theme music: Fernando Arruda and Jim Briggs | Digital producer: Nikki Frick | Interim executive producers: Brett Myers and Taki Telonidis | Executive editor: James West | Host: Al LetsonDonate today at Revealnews.org/moreSubscribe to our weekly newsletter at Revealnews.org/weeklyFollow us on Instagram and BlueskyListen: Lessons From a Mass Shooter's Mother (Reveal)Read: DC's Sole Congressional Rep Is Too Old to Drive. Can She Defend the City From a Hostile GOP? (Mother Jones)Read: How Bernie Sanders' Campaign Manager Would Rebuild the DNC (Mother Jones) Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices