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On Friday's Mark Levin Show, Gavin Newsom's bill requiring companies that operated before 1965 to search their records for ties to slavery is misguided and hypocritical. Why are businesses targeted when the Democratic Party had deep historical ties to slavery, the Confederacy, segregation, and the Ku Klux Klan. What does Newsom have to say about the family that owns the New York Times, whose ancestors were slaveowners and were involved in the slave trade, and covered for Stalin's massacre of Ukrainians in 1932 and covered for Hitler and the Nazis, and is currently Hamas' mouthpiece? If Newsom wants to investigate slavery, look no further than current day Africa and the Middle East.  Also, the Atlantic describes how Democrats are preparing a wide range of investigations if they win congressional majorities; this is proof that their focus is not on affordability or the issues Americans care about most, but on targeting President Trump, his administration, his family, and his allies. Democrats are organizing investigative strategies, compiling lists of potential targets, and planning aggressive oversight efforts that amount to political retribution disguised as accountability. These investigations, potential impeachment efforts, and plans to subpoena administration officials and even members of Trump's family are part of a broader effort to weaken Trump's presidency, advance partisan power, and position themselves for future political gains. This reflects a push toward one-party control, distracts from economic concerns, undermines institutions and traditions, and threatens the agenda voters elected Trump to carry out. Later, Zohran Mamdani says socialism means everyone should have what they need to live a dignified life and that it is the government's job to provide it. This removes personal responsibility and requires taking money from hardworking people to give to others.  Socialism does not create prosperity, put groceries on shelves, or increase people's income, but instead empowers bureaucrats while restricting individual freedom. Why would Americans would abandon a constitutional republic and capitalist system that has created opportunity and prosperity in favor of socialism promoted by Mamdani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Consider this your witty survival guide to another relentless news cycle. Jody Hamilton takes the helm for Stephanie Millers to break down President Trump's latest incoherent rants, call out Ken Paxton's outrageous tax-funded lifestyle, and examine the unsettling rise of AI in healthcare. Plug in, pour yourself something strong, and learn how to make sense of absolute chaos without losing your mind—or your sense of humor. With guests John Fugelsang and Frangela!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comEmily is a senior editor at the New York Times Book Review. She's also worked as a senior editor at The New Yorker, an ideas reporter for the NYT, a fashion features writer at Vogue, and a deputy editor of Lingua Franca magazine. Her new book is The Frenchmen: Or, My Life in Theory.A polished transcript is here, including money quotes. Below are timestamps for the main sections of the pod:* 03:56: Emily's upbringing in a Francophile family* 14:27: The postmodern idea that language is everything* 31:05: The postmodern New Right* 41:14: The dark dysfunctional lives of many of the French thinkers* 103:27: The fatalism in pomo discourse* 117:14: How Emily became skeptical of postmodernismFor two clips of the episode — on the word games of postmodernists, and the screwed-up lives of Foucault and others — head to our YouTube page.More topics: Emily growing up in Indiana with regular trips to France; the country's post-war boom but drop in world status; colonial revolt in Algeria; Heidegger and Nazism; Barthes and Maoism; Derrida and language; Levi-Strauss and structuralism; Camus and existentialism; nihilism; bourgeois as an epithet; Lacan and the unconscious; Althusser strangling his wife to death; the Straussian cult; Allan Bloom; the Sokal hoax; Stanley Fish and deconstruction; John Boswell and homosexuality; Foucault deconstructing gayness; the AIDS crisis; the prison system; Orwell and Oakeshott; Sarah Bakewell on Montaigne; HR and pronouns; the fatalism of Coates; and Trump's exec orders on language in government.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Michael Lewis on the bureaucrats who fought back against Trump, Evan Barker on how the Democratic Party got hijacked by elite activists, Sean Illing on the relevance of Camus and Nietzsche, Catherine Conybeare on Augustine, and Cyrus Habib on leaving politics to become a Jesuit priest. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

My weekly conversation with long time Chicago Democrat Edwin Eisendrath, we discussed that state of the campaign, our concerns about the polls and Trump's efforts to mess with the midterms, and how the Democratic Party needs to remain a big tent. Have a listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight at 8:30pm CST, on the Flyover Conservatives show we are tackling the most important things going on RIGHT NOW from a Conservative Christian perspective!► Protect Your Family and Home with Cleaner Waterhttps://sentryh2o.com/flyover► Support Faith, Family, and Freedom with Patriot Mobilewww.patriotmobile.com/partners/flyoverUse promo code FLYOVER for a FREE month of serviceWhat happens when people stop being afraid to laugh at ideas that don't make sense?A.J. Rice joins Flyover Conservatives to discuss his new book, The Curse of the Bearded Lady, and why he believes political satire can expose cultural absurdity faster than another policy argument. From gender ideology and cultural confusion to the future of the Democratic Party, AJ explains why humor has historically been such a potent weapon against powerful institutions.He also breaks down the philosophy behind his “Mental Illness Trilogy,” why comedians matter in a free society, and why he believes Americans are beginning to reject ideas they were once pressured to accept without question.- Why AJ says “ridicule sometimes moves faster than rebellion”- How comedy can strip political and cultural ideas of their power- Why AJ believes the left has become trapped by its own ideological coalition- Why he says “the left knows that confusion breeds dependence”- What to watch for in the next generation of Democratic political leaders- Why AJ calls comedy “moral warfare by other means”Get A.J. Rice's new book The Curse of the Bearded Lady at www.BeardedLadyBook.com.Watch A.J.'s political satire show Dangerous Laughter at www.DangerousLaughter.com.TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.theflyoverapp.comFollow and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFlyoverConservativesShowA.J. Rice is the author of The Curse of the Bearded Lady, the third book in his “Mental Illness Trilogy” following The Woking Dead and The White Privilege Album. He runs the marketing and PR firm Publius PR at AJRicePR.com. He is also the host of the political satire show Dangerous Laughter, available at DangerousLaughter.com. Rice is a political satirist who uses humor to challenge and expose what he describes as the excesses and contradictions of the woke left. His latest book continues that approach through satire, cultural commentary, and political humor.-------------------------------------------

Jesse Leyrich joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career in politics, his newsletter "Nobody's Listening" about who will lead the Democratic party and co-hosting the "Nobody Knows Anything" podcast.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about the heated viral California governor's debate between Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra where Becerra got awkwardly silent when Hilton listed the brutal facts about how many children were pushed into child trafficking under his mismanagement of illegal immigration under Joe Biden; Benjamin Netanyahu learning firsthand from one of the heroes of the Flydubai plane hijacking how the stabbed pilot was able to open the cockpit to allow other passengers to take control of the terrorist and end the plane hijacking; Iraqi Raith Al-Tamimi getting into a fight with an on-air host for defending Benjamin Netanyahu and saying what few Middle Easterners will say out loud about his response to the October 7 attacks; Spencer Pratt exposing the lies about James Talarico's funding by billionaires and the real reason why wealthy liberals keep funding progressive candidates in Texas; insane footage of Chuck Schumer having his event completely taken over by far-left climate change activists as the Democratic Socialists continue to take over the Democratic Party; CNN's Harry Enten sharing new polling data that should make Democratic voters a little less trusting of betting against Donald Trump in the upcoming midterm elections; and much more. Dave also does a special "ask me anything" question-and-answer session on a wide range of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. Today's Sponsors:  Plaud- If your day is filled with conversations, interviews, and ideas, Plaud helps you stay focused in the moment without losing the important details. Use code RUBIN for up to 20% OFF Go to: https://Plaud.ai/rubin

For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial ⁠(628) 287-0979⁠ to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to ⁠http://askchapter.org/cuomo⁠ Paid Partnership If your business generates $25,000 in monthly revenue and needs fast access to working capital, Delta Capital Group can get you funded in as little as 48 hours. Visit ⁠https://dub.sh/delta-business-capital-chris-cuomo⁠ to apply now to see how much you qualify for. Charles Barkley (former NBA star and “Inside The NBA” analyst) joins Chris Cuomo for a candid conversation about Donald Trump, political division, and why he believes wealthy and powerful people benefit when ordinary Americans fight over race, immigration, and party politics. Barkley weighs in on the midterms, ICE and immigration, the Democratic Party's problems, rising costs and health care, and why he refuses to blindly defend either political side. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jody Hamilton steps in for Stephanie Miller to help you navigate the political circus without losing your mind. She tackles the FCC's absurd free-speech crackdown, President Trump's Fox News feud, and Pete Hegseth's military rants. Medical expert Dr. Irwin Redlener stops by to unpack AI in healthcare and Ukraine's impending winter, while comedian Dana Goldberg brings the razor-sharp laughs. Tune in for the ultimate mix of news, wit, and sanity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's the deal with Donald's weird puppet legs. Donald's screwy TIME Magazine interview. He regrets nominating all three of his Supreme Court justices. He plans to pardon his entire staff. He claims he has "the highest IQ." The latest on Eric Schmitt's scam. The Reflecting Pool case is officially closed. Hegseth's mass firings at the Pentagon. Good news about Donald's latest polls. Good news about early voting. Good news about Renee Good. Why did Donald withdraw more troops from Iraq? With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Jason Revoir, Norway House, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – A recent poll by the Center for Strategic Politics and Liberal Currents found that significant percentages of Democrats polled are willing to use violence to promote their agenda. The Democratic Socialists of America taking over the so-called Democratic Party. It appears the United States has its own Bolshevik revolution...

Former Obama White House Chief of Staff and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel discuss the Democratic Party's trajectory ahead of the November midterms and their strategy for flipping red seats blue. He addresses internal party friction, his perspective on healthcare, and why he refuses to accept the nation's high rate of students reading below grade level. He also reflects on whether he will enter the 2028 presidential race and what it will take to bring meaningful change to a failed political status quo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Sina McCullough and Farmer Joel Salatin examine RFK Jr.'s speech at the 2026 Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, from the health statistics he highlighted to the political realignment the hosts heard beneath them.They question what obesity and longevity numbers can actually prove, explore Kennedy's break with the Democratic Party and appeal to Republicans, and weigh his record on Big Pharma, Big Food, glyphosate, precision agriculture, and biometric monitoring.From Episode 265: Did RFK Jr. Keep His Promises, Edible Plastic Cookies, and the Rise of 3D-Printed Nutrition✨ Subscribe for the Full Episode: https://beyondlabels.supportingcast.fmFind Joel Here: www.polyfacefarms.comFind Sina Here: www.drsinamccullough.comFollow on InstagramFollow on XSubscribe on RumbleSubscribe on YouTubeDISCLAIMER

More To The Story: Back in August, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon did something few outside the state saw coming: She won Florida's Democratic US Senate primary. Her victory sent shock waves through the political world not only because her opponent Alex Vindman's war chest dwarfed hers 19 to 1, but also because Nixon ran as a Democratic Socialist. Today, she's one of a number of candidates around the country affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America who could be elected to Congress this November. The sudden rise in the DSA's popularity is reshaping the Democratic Party and America's political landscape. On this week's More To The Story, Nixon talks to host Al Letson about going from community activist and comic book co-author to upstart US Senate candidate, being “the biggest thorn” in Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' side, and whether her progressive message can win in deep-red Florida.Producer: Josh Sanburn | Editor: Kara McGuirk-Allison | Theme music: Fernando Arruda and Jim Briggs | Copy editor: Nikki Frick | Digital producer: Artis Curiskis | Deputy executive producer: Taki Telonidis | Executive producer: Brett Myers | Executive editor: James West | Host: Al LetsonRead: Angie Nixon Goes on Trial in September. She Just Won Florida's Senate Primary. (Mother Jones)Listen: Black in the Sunshine State (Reveal)Listen: How Redistricting Is Upending America's Midterms (More To The Story) Donate today at Revealnews.org/more Subscribe to our weekly newsletter at Revealnews.org/weekly Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jody Hamilton takes the wheel for Stephanie Miller to help you navigate more absurd politics without losing your sanity. First, she dissects the surreal White House tech summit with Musk and Zuckerberg—including a hilariously awkward attempt to brand AI as "Super Intelligence." Then, she breaks down the alarming cockpit crisis on a Tel Aviv-bound flight and its immediate fallout for Middle East stability. Finally, we get some much-needed relief as a Republican Senator utterly fumbles his way through the Jack Smith hearings. Tune in for sharp political analysis, real-time news updates, and the cathartic laughs you need to make sense of the chaos. With guests Malcolm Nance & Carlos Alazraqui!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 30. After more than 23 years and $1.7 trillion, America is winding down its war in Iraq, closing the last major U.S. military base today. WSJ's Jared Malsin went to Iraq and reports that while Baghdad has undergone a renaissance, behind the scenes, Iranian-backed militia groups have gained a lot of power. Plus, a state judge in New York rules that mayor Zohran Mamdani must redo the rollout of his pied-à-terre tax. And WSJ's Aaron Zitner details our latest poll, showing Americans want populist policies that defy traditional political labels. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The great Donna Halper is here and once again we focused on her areas of expertise: the news media and, of course, a little bit of Rush discourse in there, too. For those of you just joining us, Donna is a college professor and media historian – she's also a former radio deejay who introduced American audiences to Rush, my favorite band, way back in 1974. Today we talked about Donald's attempted news media ban, we talked about how the news media can improve in the age of disinformation and social media clout-seeking, and so much more. Follow Donna's blog at dlhalperblog.blogspot.com – link in the description. And Don't forget to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Equals Conquest. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsor: Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani promised an affordable New York. Vickie Paladino argues that his policies could leave families and small property owners with a higher bill. What does New York's socialist shift reveal about the future of America's cities? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano talks with New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino about Mamdani's agenda, conditions in NYCHA public housing, and the pressure that rent freezes and city fines place on small landlords. Their conversation moves from City Hall to a national question: Why do socialist candidates gain ground while Republicans fail to make their case in urban communities? What You'll Learn In This Episode: The cost of Mamdani's policies: Why Paladino fears rent freezes and aggressive code enforcement could hurt small property owners and tenants alike. The free speech dispute: Why Paladino sued the City Council and how she describes the outcome. The appeal of socialism: Why she believes socialist candidates gain support even as residents express frustration with city services. The NY-13 candidate gap: What the race against Darializa Avila Chevalier reveals about Republican recruitment and outreach. How to reach new voters: How Paladino earned support from Democrats in Bayside and what she says Republicans can learn from it. Chapters 00:00 Vickie Paladino on Mayor Mamdani and New York City's Future 02:29 Vickie Paladino's First Amendment Fight with the City Council 09:20 Mamdani and the Rise of Socialism in the Democratic Party 13:31 Mamdani's Rent Policies and the Risk to Small Landlords 19:42 How Vickie Paladino Wins Support from Democratic Voters 22:22 The NY-13 Race and Why Republicans Fail to Challenge Socialists 33:17 How Republicans Can Build a Grassroots Movement and Win New Voters ⭐ Support the Show: For more conversations about the ideas and policies that shape America, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

Steve Schmidt joins Scott Galloway for a wide-ranging conversation about the political reckoning he believes is coming — and what must happen next. With the midterm elections just 35 days away, Steve explains why he believes the Trump coalition is collapsing, where unexpected Democratic victories could emerge and why the election will be less an embrace of the Democratic Party than a repudiation of Donald Trump and MAGA. But winning is only the beginning. Steve and Scott discuss what accountability should look like if Democrats take control of Congress, including investigations into corruption and abuses of power, congressional oversight, ethics reform and new limits on presidential power. They also take on Mark Carney’s leadership, the war with Iran, Xi Jinping, America’s declining power abroad and the dangerous new world taking shape after two years of Trump. The larger question: Can America simply move past the Trump era — or must it fundamentally reform the institutions that allowed it to happen? Support The Warning and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/@thewarningwithsteveschmidt/videos Today's Merch: Excessive MAGA https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/excessive-maga-mug SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deroy Murdock joins Annie Frey to expose the Left's "non-stop impeachment" plan for the midterms. With the midterms approaching, the stakes have never been higher. Fox News contributor and Project 21 ambassador Deroy Murdock returns to The Annie Frey Show to break down what happens if Democrats regain Congress. Murdock warns that a single-seat Democratic majority will transform the House into a "House of Impeachment," stalling the America First agenda and entangling Washington in endless partisan investigations. Key Takeaways: * The Impeachment Threat: A Democratic House majority means endless impeachment hearings targeting Donald Trump and his team. * The Socialist Shift: Murdock highlights a 30% surge in socialist support inside the Democratic Party since 2010. * Policy Gridlock: Leftist control will halt border security, tax relief, and federal spending cuts. * The GOP Mandate: Republicans must deliver a clear, positive legislative agenda to mobilize voters. Don't miss this hard-hitting analysis! Subscribe to the podcast, leave a 5-star review, and stream the full episode now. Annie's Website: Anniefreyshow.com Station Website: audacy.com/971Talk Follow Annie on X: @anniefreyshow Follow the Station on X: @971FMTalk Annie's Facebook: Facebook.com/Anniefreyshow Station Facebook: Facebook.com/971FMTalk #DeroyMurdock #AnnieFreyShow #Midterms #Trump #Conservative

Welcome to another episode of the Peaceful Political Revolution in America podcast. I'm John Mulkins.If you want evidence of what a broken political system leads to, you don't have to look very far. In their new book, Democracy on the Edge, John Kenneth White and Matthew Kerbel report that 64 percent of Millennials and Zoomers say the government isn't doing enough on climate change. Only fifteen percent of young Americans trust the federal government to do the right thing.These are the young voters who have inherited a host of dysfunctional institutions and a ravaged natural environment. The government is failing to address their concerns, and an entire generation is watching it happen in real time. White and Kerbel compare political time to the Master Clock at the Naval Observatory in Washington. The American political landscape keeps a clock of its own. Every generation or so, a president like Lincoln, Roosevelt, or Reagan resets it.  They argue a Fourth Republic is in the making, where Americans face a stark choice between authoritarian rule and a multiracial, multicultural democracy.Democracy on the Edge looks back at the January 6th insurrection, Trump's return to office, a Republican Party captured by its own fringe elements, a Democratic Party hunting for a durable majority, and a frustrated generation that neither trusts the government nor believes in a better future.When a well-funded minority can obscure the scientific consensus on the established science and the existential threats young voters face, the failure of our government to act is profoundly reshaping how an entire generation views its government; the crisis in our institutions and the decline of our democratic values are no longer two separate stories. They are the same story, told from two very different perspectives.John Kenneth White is professor emeritus of politics at the Catholic University of America, where he has taught since 1988. He is the author of a shelf of books on American political parties, values, and the presidency, including The Values Divide, What Happened to the Republican Party, and Barack Obama's America, and he writes a regular column on politics and religion for The Hill. Democracy on the Edge, written with Matthew Kerbel, is his latest book, and it may be his most urgent.

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In this episode of Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour Podcast, Jody Hamilton takes the reins as she celebrates Stephanie's birthday with a lively discussion on the latest political absurdities. From Trump's lavish state dinner with high-profile guests to the ongoing chaos surrounding mail-in voting, the crew dives into the hilarity and horror of current events. With humor and sharp insights, they explore the implications of proposed voting regulations and the absurdity of GOP narratives.Joining the conversation are guests Mike Nellis and Charlie Pierce, who share their takes on the political landscape as midterms approach. They discuss the challenges facing Democrats, the importance of voter turnout, and the intricate dance of power within the party. Tune in for a mix of laughter, thoughtful commentary, and the sanity check you need as we navigate these turbulent times!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's just me and Jody today. Donald fell asleep in public again yesterday, just after whining about "Sleepy Joe." MLB and Donald discuss a new baseball stadium in Grant Teton National Park. Donald's news media ban was part of a trap involving JD Vance. Donald's creepy propaganda video paid for with Homeland Security funds. Another DOJ prosecutor resigned from Donald's retribution investigations. Bill Maher is a MAGA propagandist (and he doesn't understand V for Vendetta). Good news from Mark Halperin of all people, good news about the Missouri gerrymander, and good news about investigations. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Our New Autumn, The Scenic Route, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Right now, the prediction markets have James Talarico at about 60–40, and the polling shows either a tied race or one where he's slightly ahead of Ken Paxton. But I live in the most liberal enclave of Texas, and this doesn't feel like Beto mania. You see Talarico signs around Austin, but you don't see the same cultural energy. Maybe that's by design. Talarico is trying to appeal more to the middle, and Beto lost in a favorable environment during Trump's first midterm.The biggest wind at Talarico's back is the environment. Trump is historically unpopular, gas prices are high, inflation is persistent, and people are paying more to get the same or less. That's a recipe for killing presidential and party momentum. It would help Republicans if they had a dynamic candidate, but Paxton is a big fat bullfrog who mostly sits on a log and puffs his neck. Mr. Saturday Night he isn't, and his lack of charisma may be the least of his problems. He's rife with scandal, including a divorce from his very loyal wife on biblical grounds.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.My crystallized view is that these are two weak candidates. Talarico is weak because of who he is: a slight guy from the most progressive place in a state that isn't progressive, with years of statements from the legislature that can and will be used against him. He took progressive positions during a progressive age that are no longer fashionable. That would normally be enough to sink a candidate, but it hasn't because I think he's running a good campaign. The upside comparison is Brock Purdy — undersized, underqualified, carrying baggage from his past, but succeeding when he finally gets his shot.Talarico's campaign still seems unsure how to sell him. One ad puts him in a rocking chair on a front porch somewhere outside Austin, trying to reassure religious voters that he's just like everyday Texans. But the chair's back towers over his head, making an already slight candidate look even smaller. Paxton's campaign, meanwhile, stinks on ice. Until MAGA Inc. and the Senate Leadership Fund arrived, he barely had a pitch. He doesn't talk to the camera, doesn't appear in his own ads, and hasn't offered a basic argument about what he accomplished as attorney general. The outside groups are now doing that work for him.The coalition problem cuts both ways. Talarico needs the Democratic city centers, Black voters around Houston, and Hispanics along the border who moved toward Trump in 2024. But Jasmine Crockett still hasn't bridged the gap between Talarico and Black voters after losing the primary. She released an endorsement list without his name on it. Paxton needs the suburbs, rural Texas, and as many Trump-voting Hispanics as possible, but John Cornyn seems perfectly happy to watch him crash and burn after losing the Republican primary. Cornyn and Crockett should form the Sore Losers Guild.So, does Talarico have a shot? Yes, but everything has to go right. He got the opponent, environment, and campaigns he wanted, but it's like needing a coin to land tails 10 times — getting nine doesn't matter if the last flip is heads. Texas remains highly polarized, voters still dislike the Democratic Party, the Republican advantage may improve if gas prices fall, and Democrats are being badly outspent. I don't think backing Talarico is ridiculous, but with plus money available on a Republican in Texas, I'd feel like a real horse's ass on election night if I passed it up.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:45 - Texas00:23:07 - Update00:24:18 - America.gov00:27:39 - Iran00:32:32 - AI00:34:28 - Interview with Juliegrace Brufke01:15:34 - 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

In just over five weeks, Americans will head to the polls for the midterm elections and the contours of the vote are taking shape.Republicans are defending narrow majorities in Congress. Trump's approval ratings are underwater, with the economy and cost of living a central concern. In some Republican races candidates are beginning to put some distance between themselves and the president.But what larger questions are Americans being asked to confront this November? Is this a referendum on Donald Trump? On the economy? On the war in Iran? Or will this be about the Democratic Party's attempt to carve out a coherent identity post-Biden? Alex Shephard is a Senior Editor at The New Republic. He's our guest today.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

The Democratic Party has a problem. The mascot for its 2026 campaigns has become a Marxist-jihadist named Hasan Piker. His virulently anti-American social media posts appeal to young people indoctrinated to hate their country. So, Michigan Senate candidate Abdulrahman el-Sayed and his Texas counterpart, James Talarico, have welcomed Piker's support. But, not all Democrats favor the destruction of our country and  some – like patriotic Republicans and independents – actually take offense at its trashing by Piker, who prefers al Qaeda, Hezbollah, Iran and Hamas.  What's a party to do?  Democrats' cynical, and fraudulent, answer is pretend that they don't actually know Piker. As el-Sayed put it, he's just “some Twitch streamer.”  Yet tomorrow, the Democrat student group at University of Texas Austin is paying Piker $100,000 to revile America on its campus. That's not “free speech.” That's a paid, and odious, spokesman. This is Frank Gaffney.

The California Crime Blotter is back, and this time it's a wild ride. A burglary suspect in the San Fernando Valley was caught after being found covered in leaves and stuck in a dumpster. The victim's daughter says the suspect locked her mom's door behind him and started breaking things, but the LAPD only charged him with burglary. The speaker questions the charges, saying it's a home invasion robbery and the suspect should have been charged with a more serious crime. This episode of the show covers a range of topics, from the California crime blotter to a discussion about the state of the Democratic Party. The speaker and their guest, Dan Ball, talk about the upcoming election in Los Angeles, where voters will choose between incumbent mayor Karen Bass and DSA candidate Nithya Raman. The speaker expresses their frustration with the lack of strong candidates and the influence of socialist ideology in the Democratic Party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Bill Maher shocking the "Real Time with Bill Maher" audience with his unexpected take on Donald Trump's record on lowering crime rates; "Club Random's" Bill Maher explaining to Roseanne Barr the exact moment he realized that the Democratic Party wasn't just supporting Democratic Socialism but communism; Bernie Sanders' tense moment with a Fox Business reporter over his draconian AI regulation plan that would carry 20 years in prison for breaking the law; Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel's chilling warning about the push for the one-world government that would be necessary to enforce true AI regulation and intentionally slow down artificial intelligence technology; UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood doubling down on importing more Muslim refugees into the UK with her plan to fast-track Palestinian and Afghan refugees being allowed to cross the UK border; Elon Musk's reaction to Democrat Tom Suozzi's open admission that he would grant amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants; and much more. Today's Sponsors: Kalshi - Download the Kalshi app and use code RUBINREPORT to get $25 when you trade $25 or go to https://kalshi.com/r/RUBINREPORT DISCLAIMER: 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Amble Health MedKit - Stay ready for whatever life throws at you with Amble Medkits. Use code RUBIN to get 10% off your kit, plus free shipping. Don't wait until you need it, get your Amble MedKit today. Disclaimer: Amble Kits are available by prescription only if deemed medically eligible by a licensed provider in your state. Go to http://joinamble.com/podcasts/rubin

In this episode of Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour Podcast, Jody Hamilton steps in to celebrate Stephanie's birthday and dive into the political landscape as the midterms approach. With optimism in the air, they discuss the potential for Democrats to flip the House and make unexpected gains in the Senate, all while ensuring the party stands for something beyond just opposing Trump. Alongside lively banter and nostalgic references, Jody and the crew tackle pressing issues like food safety recalls, the absurdities of Trump's claims about poverty, and the implications of AI advancements on global diplomacy.Listeners will enjoy a mix of humor and insightful commentary as they dissect the current state of affairs, including the challenges of vote counting and the need for vigilance in the upcoming elections. Tune in for a dose of optimism, laughter, and the sanity check you need to navigate these chaotic times!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Monday, September 28th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Muslims killed Nigerian pastor, wounded his son, and killed 12 others Armed Muslims killed a pastor and a believer on their way to worship God on Sunday morning in Plateau State, Nigeria, reports International Christian Concern. The pastor's son is in critical condition.  This was not an isolated attack. Just hours earlier, five laborers in the region were shot on their way to work. Gunmen also terrorized several surrounding communities, ultimately killing 13 people.  These murders reflect the heightened outbreaks against Christians and Christian-majority areas in the country.  According to TruthNigeria, this past week, 41 people were reportedly killed, and at least 100 were kidnapped. In Revelation 6:9-10, it says, “When [Jesus] opened the fifth seal, [John the disciple] saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the Word of God and the testimony they had maintained. They called out in a loud voice, ‘How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until You judge the inhabitants of the Earth and avenge our blood?'” Argentinian President: The United Nations is “useless” In a gutsy appearance before the United Nations, Argentinian President Javier Milei said, "[The United Nations] has become a useless organization whose only purpose is to sustain a caste of fatally arrogant parasites masquerading as well-intentioned bureaucrats.” Incoming Democrat Rep. arrested in anti-Israel protest Dozens of New York Democratic politicians, including incoming Democratic Socialist Congresswoman Darializa Chevalier, were among those arrested on September 24th for ignoring police orders during an anti-Israel protest of 250 people, reports The Western Journal. Chevalier is a socialist ally of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani who is expected to be in Congress come January. She was protesting the speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly whom she called a “war criminal.” She said, “As the Democratic nominee for New York's 13th Congressional District, I refuse to allow a war criminal to roam the streets of our city unchallenged. I refuse to play host to a man who has overseen the slaughter or injury of more than 64,000 children in Gaza with American taxpayer dollars.” While Chevalier has not yet won the election, a very deep blue New York 13th District practically guarantees a victory. The politician arrested for disrespecting the rule of law has previously tweeted about abolishing police, prisons, and borders, and has explicitly called for the government to seize private property.  In one now deleted September 2021 post, Chevalier wrote, “A world without borders—just like a world without prisons or police—is possible, necessary, and the only moral way forward.” Media commentator: We are not spin doctors for Democrats Appearing on PBS' NewsHour, David Brooks of The Atlantic surprised his leftist media colleagues by asserting that too many in the mainstream media have become too cozy with Democrat politicians from whom they should distance themselves. Listen. BROOKS: “Starting in 2015, we, in the mainstream media, learned that, if you bash Donald Trump, the clicks go up, the ratings go up. It became the business model. We play it straight. We do our job, but it's become the business model. “We get to go to dinners, sometimes off-the-record dinners, between journalists, columnists, and politicians. It used to be, when you were at a dinner, an off-the-record dinner with the Democratic politician, there was distance between the journalists and the Democrats, because they're politicians. Our job is to keep some distance. “In my view, at many places and in many of the dinners I have been to, there's no distance anymore. And that is a problem for the media. And that is our problem. We have got to re-establish some distance from the Democratic Party. “These are people we cover. They're not people we root for. They're not people we're spin doctors for. They're people we cover.” (You can see those comments at the 7:05 mark in this video) Supreme Court allows Trump to verify only U.S. citizens vote In a 6-3 decision on September 25th, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to resume its expanded voter citizenship verification program, which lets states use Social Security records to check voters' citizenship to ensure that noncitizens do not illegally vote in the upcoming November 3rd election, reports CBS News. That decision paused a lower court order by U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in June that claimed that the voter verification system somehow violated federal privacy laws. Not surprisingly, Judge Sooknanan was a Biden appointee. Leftist Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Jackson dissented. New Jersey Lt. Gov. resigned over sexual harassment complaint On September 25th, New Jersey Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that Democratic Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell resigned from his position amid allegations in an ethics report that claimed he violated state sexual harassment policies, reports The Epoch Times. A 61-page report, conducted by a law firm commissioned by the governor's office, found that Caldwell made an advance toward a female staffer's friend and allegedly made a crude remark to the staffer. The staffer also attempted “to distance herself from him and to avoid travel with him when possible.” Kind gesture of pizza delivery driver richly rewarded And finally, when a Domino's store in Boise, Idaho ran out of Diet Coke, the 68-year-old delivery driver, Dan Simpson, took it upon himself this past March to make a special trip to a nearby grocery store and personally pay for a 2-liter soda for the customer to accompany the pepperoni pizza, reports The New York Post. When the surprised customer heard about what happened, he offered to reimburse Dan.  Simpson refused, saying that they had tipped him well and he just wanted to make sure that their order was right. Listen to that encounter captured on the customer's Ring camera. SIMPSON: “We were out of Diet Cokes.” WILSON: “Okay.” SIMPSON:  “I stopped at the store, though.” WILSON: “Oh, you did not have to do that.” SIMPSON:  “That's okay.” WILSON: “Did you really?” SIMPSON: “Yeah, that's all right.” Brian Wilson, the man who placed the order, explained to Channel 2 News, why Dan's act of kindness meant so much to him and his wife. WILSON: “Our situation is unique in the fact that my wife and I are both visually impaired. We share the same retinal disease. Hers is more progressed than mine. “So, she doesn't unfortunately drive at all. I do still have daytime ability to drive, but at night, when you got those Diet Coke cravings, you can't just run up to the store, right? It's not as easy for us as it would be for someone else who is sighted completely.” Galatians 5:22 lists the fruit of the Spirit to include “love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” According to the now viral video captured by the Ring camera, and seen by millions of people, the couple, who were dazzled by Simpson's helpfulness, created a social media donation page which raised enough money to help the pizza delivery man to retire. SIMPSON: “I checked my bank account, and there was $163,000. What a retirement gift that was!” Simpson was especially grateful because he had been juggling a full-time job in addition to delivering pizza at night for the past 13 years. In an interview with KTVB-TV, Simpson shared that he had previously abused alcohol, but had learned his lesson. SIMPSON: “I got in a lot of trouble with drinking and drugs, and I've been clean and sober now for well, this September, I think will be 24 years. I did go to prison twice for DUIs, and when I got out, I said, ‘That's it!' I knew I'd never drink again. I was just finally done. Ever since I stepped out of prison, I've basically worked two jobs and worked hard and tried to do the right thing.” Remarkably, he plans to continue to deliver pizza on the weekends, so he doesn't get bored in retirement. Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, September 28th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

September 27, 2026; 9am: President Trump's false claims of noncitizen voting collided hard with reality in Nevada after the state pressed DHS for evidence. DHS' initial claim of 16,000 noncitizen voters got downgraded to a list of just 185, but it appears to be zero cases. This comes as the Supreme Court handed the president a legal win this Friday, clearing the way for voter screening ahead of the midterms. Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar joins “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbc To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Week In Review Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss a study examining political donations by Princeton faculty, debate ideological diversity on college campuses, analyze comments from academics and university leaders, and connect those trends to contemporary Democratic politics. They also review Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate campaign, his previous support for the uncommitted movement during the 2024 presidential cycle, Kamala Harris’s appearance on the campaign trail, and the broader political fight over DEI, progressive activism, and messaging ahead of the midterm elections. The episode concludes with a discussion of Texas Democrat James Talarico, his public image as a moderate Christian, and criticism of views expressed by leaders associated with his longtime church community. A new study on political donations at Princeton University found that none of its full-time faculty contributed to Republican candidates during the 2023 and 2024 election cycles. Ted Cruz argues the findings reflect a broader ideological shift within higher education and what he describes as the growing influence of university culture on today’s Democratic Party. The conversation expands beyond academia to the 2026 Michigan Senate race, where Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed welcomed former Vice President Kamala Harris to campaign with him. Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine El-Sayed’s past support for Michigan’s “uncommitted” movement, the political implications of Harris’s involvement, and ongoing debates surrounding DEI policies and progressive political messaging. Topics Covered: Princeton faculty political donation data and ideological diversity in higher education Commentary from Jonathan Turley on universities, free speech, and faculty hiring Yale, Harvard, and broader debates over political representation on college campuses Abdul El-Sayed, Kamala Harris, and Michigan’s 2026 Senate race The “uncommitted” movement and disagreements within Democratic coalition politics James Talarico, religion in politics, and controversy surrounding church leadership statements Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu joins POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at Mosca's Restaurant for a wide-ranging conversation about President Trump, the future of the Democratic Party and whether he might run for president in 2028. Landrieu discusses why he believes Joe Biden should not have sought reelection, how Democrats lost working-class voters, the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America and what it would take to rebuild trust in American institutions.     He also reflects on post-Katrina New Orleans and the lessons Louisiana politics offers the rest of the country. Landrieu previously served as the White House's infrastructure coordinator after two terms as New Orleans mayor.     Plus: Jonathan and Landrieu dig into Mosca's chicken à la grande, oysters Mosca and other Italian-Creole specialties. 

Meet Tanya. She was born in Los Angeles to parents who left the Soviet Union as refugees in 1979. After October 7, her group of friends and her lesbian basketball league turned on her. Teammates she'd played with for years stopped talking to her. When she said she was voting for Trump, they actually banned her from team events. Her story went viral, and now she's running for West Hollywood City Council, and working for ThinkAgain We chat about: Losing friends in the queer community after October 7 Why Tanya believes the fight against antisemitism is being lost online The moment she left the Democratic Party Why the best politicians change their minds https://highlyjewish.com Watch on YouTube Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriousmiddlepod/ Email us: thecuriousmiddlepod@gmail.com 00:28 Born in LA to Soviet Jewish refugees 02:30 Growing up a proud Jew and Zionist 03:40 The Lambda basketball league 04:40 October 7 and the friends who turned away 06:19 Where the misinformation comes from 07:00 Fighting antisemitism online at Think Again 09:40 Moving to Iowa to campaign for Hillary 11:54 Admitting you were wrong 13:26 Coming out at 14 and refusing to tone it down 18:20 The moment she left the left 19:30 Kicked out of the league's social events 21:25 Why she's running for city council 23:40 Bike lanes, parking, and the fight over Fountain Avenue 26:16 Running as a worried resident 28:33 Who sits on the WeHo City Council now 30:32 West Hollywood's voters and the immigration debate 34:00 The Democratic Party and antisemitism 37:12 Tanya's take on the LA mayoral race 41:01 Advice for anyone running for local office 44:14 Where to find Tanya and Think Again

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, has been one of the most argued-over candidates this election cycle. If he wins, he'd be the first-ever Muslim senator, and he's faced a torrent of attacks about his faith. The race has also become a proving ground for a lot of questions about the Democratic Party and its future: What should U.S. policy toward Israel and the Palestinians be? Is the future of health care reform Medicare for all? Can a left-wing populist win in a state that twice voted for Donald Trump?There's been so much more heat than light in this race, so I wanted to invite El-Sayed on the show for a longer conversation. We talked about his upbringing, his views on U.S. foreign policy, his work on health care reform and what he would actually do if elected in November. Mentioned:“Medicare for All: A Citizen's Guide” by Abdul El-Sayed and Micah Johnson“A Radical Vision for Israelis and Palestinians,” with Rula Hardal and May Pundak on The Ezra Klein ShowBook Recommendations:“The Best and the Brightest” by David Halberstam“Amusing Ourselves to Death” by Neil Postman“The Sum of Us” by Heather McGhee“The Autobiography of Malcolm X” by Malcom X, as told to Alex HaleyThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com.You can find the transcript and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.htmlThis episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Jack McCordick. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris, Kate Sinclair and Kelsey Lannin. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld, with additional mixing by Aman Sahota, Isaac Jones and Pat McCusker. Our recording engineer is Aman Sahota. Cinematography by Marina King and Kyle Kelley. Video editing by Dani Dillon. Our executive producer is Claire Gordon. The show's production team also includes Marie Cascione, Annie Galvin, Rollin Hu, Kristin Lin, Emma Kehlbeck and Jan Kobal. Original music by Pat McCusker. Audience strategy by Shannon Busta. The director of New York Times Opinion Shows is Annie-Rose Strasser. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the year of the democratic socialist. But the group that helped start the earthquake currently transforming the Democratic Party almost didn't make it to 2026.After suffering major losses last election cycle after a deluge of pro-Israel lobby spending, Justice Democrats, which supports progressive candidates getting elected to Congress, was on the verge of being written about in the past tense.“Everyone sort of doubted that there was a comeback to be had. I think a lot of people, AIPAC included, saw last cycle as the harbinger for what's to come: They were on the rise, JD and the left were on the decline. For the first time ever, we didn't endorse a new candidate since our founding, and because we had to focus on defending against $100 million in spending from AIPAC,” says communications director and spokesperson Usamah Andrabi. “The truth is, that moment was really — for lack of a better word — the apex of AIPAC's momentum and ability.”But Justice Democrats resurrected itself, had its most successful primary season to date, and helped put democratic socialism on the map. So what changed?The group says it won big this year, even being massively outspent, because it tapped into the brewing frustration among voters — frustration directed at Democratic Party leaders. “We understood as soon as Donald Trump won that clearly the Democratic establishment was unfit to fight back, and what voters were looking for as we've seen throughout this cycle, is this amorphous fighter that they want,” says Andrabi. “That fight doesn't just look like, as we say so often, press releases and strongly worded letters. It looks like fighting corporate establishment. It looks like fighting AIPAC. It looks like fighting crypto and AI.”This week on The Intercept Briefing, Andrabi speaks to host Akela Lacy about how the group that helped elect Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib has seen their candidates make impressive gains in the primaries, and how they're planning to leverage their wins — and what they can learn from their losses — beyond November.This primary season, Justice Democrats endorsed 15 candidates; seven won, with democratic socialists knocking out three incumbents. That includes Darializa Avila Chevalier who toppled Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat in New York, Melat Kiros who beat Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado, and state Rep. Donavan McKinney who took out Rep. Shri Thanedar in Michigan. Those three are all but guaranteed to head to Congress next year, along with the four other candidates who won.“This work doesn't happen overnight. These losses don't happen overnight. It takes years and years to build this progress,” says Andrabi. “These candidates that we elected this cycle are giving you a blueprint on a silver platter on how to excite your base and how to energize your party. The Democratic Party can either listen to them or be forced to listen to them, as they have been this cycle when we beat them.”Full transcript: https://interc.pt/4rypFBtKeep our investigations free and fearless at theintercept.com/join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie Dives into the antics of Donald Trump as he hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping, bans the media from the White House, and obsesses with showcasing his helipad.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Politicks crew unpacks the chaotic saga of The Last Ditch, a Boston lesbian bar where a single mask-optional night sparked threats of firebombing from immunocompromised patrons. From there, the conversation spirals into universal suffrage, the radicalization of the Democratic Party, and Nikole Hannah-Jones sacrificing her daughter's education for ideology. Plus a Last Ditch bar update involving accusations of "anti-Blackness" and a debate on whether college degrees mean anything anymore. Video Chapters 0:00 — Intro 1:15 — Back Pain & Stress Banter 3:44 — The Last Ditch Butch Bar Battle 7:38 — The Mask-Optional Night That Started a War 8:25 — Community Backlash & Social Media Threats 11:30 — Universal Suffrage & Voting Rights 15:05 — Gay Bars vs. Lesbian Bars 15:52 — The Firebombing Threatener 21:05 — No Good Deed Goes Unpunished 22:39 — Enter "Noire" 25:05 — Mask Mentality in 2026 & The Democrat Threat 30:00 — Nikole Hannah-Jones & The 1619 Project 34:27 — Charles Cooke's Devastating Takedown 36:26 — Can You Argue With Ideologues? 41:34 — College Degrees & NYC Teacher Tests 43:23 — Last Ditch Update: "Anti-Blackness" Claims 46:08 — Closing & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comJake is a journalist and a dear old friend, starting in our early days as interns together at TNR. He's the former longtime editor of Slate and the co-founder of the podcast company Pushkin Industries. He's also the chairman of The Committee to Protect Journalists and a regular contributor to the New York Review of Books. His new book is called Profiles in Cowardice: A Study of Collaboration in the Trump Era.A polished transcript is here, including money quotes. Below are timestamps for the main sections of the pod:* 04:09: Jake's background that made him especially attuned to corruption and totalitarianism* 18:45: Contrasting the craven Lindsey Graham with the principled Liz Cheney* 25:45: How Megyn Kelly — and others demonized by the left — came to support Trump* 35:15: Liberal lawyers like Brad Karp who needlessly bent the knee* 45:52: Debating the culpability of colleges targeted by Trump* 53:36: Jeff Bezos' 180 and his lifelong obsession with space travel* 58:43: The abomination of January 6th and McConnell caving over the impeachment* 102:28: Debating the culpability of John Roberts for Trump's success* 117:26: Reminiscing on our early days at TNR and the genius of Mike KinsleyFor two clips of the episode — on why McConnell balked at banning Trump, and how Megyn Kelly became a bully — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: growing up in Chicago with public servants for parents; his dad taking on the Daley machine; Jake's talent for takedowns back at TNR; South Park mocking Trump; Stop the Steal and Jan 6; Biden's clusterfuck campaign; the Cheneys backing Harris; Trump's retribution; the weakness of Schumer; McCain's nonconformity; Massie's cojones; the university deals with Trump; his talent as a bully; higher ed's dearth of viewpoint diversity; anti-semitism in the Ivy League; Musk and the big subsidies for SpaceX; decimating USAID and PEPFAR; Bezos funding the Melania doc; SCOTUS checking tariffs; the presidential immunity ruling; the post-presidencies of Bush and Obama; and the one magazine piece I would never write.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Emily Eakin on the French postmodernists, Sean Illing on the relevance of Camus and Nietzsche, Michael Lewis on the bureaucrats who fought back against Trump, and Evan Barker on how the Democratic Party got hijacked by elite activists. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

The Democratic Party appears to be changing its tune on transgender athletes competing in women's sports.Politicians including Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg, and James Talarico have recently used the language of fairness and safety when discussing women's sports. That represents a significant change from the rhetoric surrounding transgender rights and school sports during the Obama and Biden years.But is this a genuine change in conviction, or is it a political retreat?In this episode, I look at the history of the Democratic position on transgender issues, the growing public resistance to males competing in women's sports, and the political calculations surrounding the issue. I also examine the difference between voters motivated by deeply held convictions and voters who simply do not want political policies to produce consequences in their own families and communities.The larger question is whether the Democratic retreat represents a change in principle or simply a strategic pause until the political environment changes.Finally, I discuss why arguments about fairness and public opinion are not enough. If our understanding of men and women is ultimately grounded in God's created order, then political arguments cannot simply rest on whatever happens to be popular at a particular moment.00:00 Democrats and the Trans Sports Reversal02:18 Is This a Genuine Change of Heart?04:26 The Gender Debate and the Nature Argument07:20 Remembering the Biden and Obama Years09:24 Why Democrats Are Changing Their Message10:30 The Polling Problem for Transgender Sports12:30 Convictional Voters vs. Convenience Voters15:42 What Democrats Have Learned From the Backlash18:05 Why “Fairness” Is Their New Argument23:48 God's Rights, Nature, and the Foundation of SocietyJon's Music: jonharristunes.comTo Support the Podcast: https://www.jonharrismedia.com/support/Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/jonharrispodcastSubstack: https://substack.com/@jonharris Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonharris1989/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With midterms looming and Republicans in full-blown panic mode, Stephanie Miller breaks down the madness: Tommy Tuberville is warning us about "furries" flying commercial jets while Matt Gaetz stumbles through voter backlash. But behind the absurd comedy lies a far darker turn—the brazen defiance of court orders to silence newsrooms like CNN and Politico.Tune in to laugh off the doom-scroll, sharpen your talking points, and get the sanity check you need before hitting the ballot box. With guests Steven Beschloss & Dana Goldberg!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's show is packed with political drama, media chaos, and some truly bizarre stories. The Chicks break down Hasan Piker's comments about wanting “Chinese-style communism” inside the Democratic Party and his references to a “Cultural Revolution.” Meanwhile, Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed faces tough questions over Israel, the IRGC, private insurance, and his political positions as Kamala Harris hits the campaign trail with him. Harris recently appeared in Detroit in support of El-Sayed as Democrats seek party unity ahead of the Michigan Senate race. Plus, Trump meets Xi, CNN faces more uncertainty, Javier Milei takes the stage at the UN, and the hosts react to the latest media battles surrounding the White House. Then things get weird with the Boston Globe's lesbian-bar controversy, mask mandates, social-media backlash, clown school, Dave Ramsey memes, and a community mediation meeting that somehow makes the whole story even crazier. Also on the show: Poland pushes ahead with plans for a permanent U.S. military base potentially dubbed “Fort Trump”, Judge Judy talks about America and assimilation, Scott Jennings clashes with a CNN panel, California migrant benefits come under scrutiny, and much more. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Get your Glow Up Gear from Bon Charge. Visit https://BonCharge.com/Chicks and use code CHICKS for 15% off sitewide.Get firearm security redesigned with StopBox and save 10% with code THECHICKS at https://StopBoxUsa.com/THECHICKSGet a FREE Two-Week Trial of HealthyCell's REM Sleep, AND a $10 gift card- all for $10 shipping. Go to https://HealthyCell.com/ChicksTrialSubscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

What the hell happened on the tarmac with President Xi yesterday? The White House released a bizarre AI image of the event. It's fun to see a bully in fear and pain. A Trump appoint judge overruled White House on CNN/MSNOW/Politico ban. The press needs to stop being stenographers. The ballroom is a death trap. Donald is creating an eyesore Voltron. Donald wants his name on Ford's Theater. John Wilkes Booth's leg-breaking stage leap. The FBI was hacked. Good news about the midterms and Donald's polling among independents. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Razorhouse, Japan Van Damme, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our sponsors and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob and bollandbranch.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine Kamala Harris’s appearance alongside Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, including remarks on DEI and maternal health that sparked controversy. They also discuss El-Sayed’s past involvement with the “uncommitted” movement during the 2024 election cycle and what that may signal about the direction of the Democratic Party. The conversation then shifts to a broader debate over socialism on the political right, with Cruz explaining why he believes conservative voters should reject policies that mirror the economic approach of the left. Finally, the hosts break down a widely discussed essay from Nikole Hannah-Jones, who reflected on her decision to keep her daughter in a struggling public school and the regrets that followed, leading to a larger discussion about school choice and educational opportunity. A campaign stop featuring Kamala Harris and Abdul El-Sayed reignites debate over DEI, identity politics, and the language shaping today’s political discourse. At the same time, a prominent voice behind the 1619 Project publishes a deeply personal reflection on public education that raises new questions about school choice and educational outcomes. Topics Covered: Kamala Harris and Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan appearance and the controversy surrounding “birthing people” language DEI initiatives, maternal health, and the political messaging debate El-Sayed’s ties to the 2024 “uncommitted” movement and Democratic Party divisions Ted Cruz’s critique of socialism and the rise of “woke right” economic populism Nikole Hannah-Jones’ essay on public schools, educational inequality, and parental regret School choice, education reform, and the debate over improving student outcomes Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about the "Today Show's" Craig Melvin having his question for Marco Rubio about Donald Trump banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House Press Pool blow up in his face; Marco Rubio explaining to Fox News the reality of how unhinged the Iranian clerics running Iran really are and why gas prices would be three times as high if Iran could control the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear weapons; Scott Jennings getting his CNN panel to go real quiet after he pointed out that their hysteria over Donald Trump trying to acquire Greenland ended with a great deal with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen; "Pivot's" Scott Galloway explaining why the Democratic Party needs to dump Kamala Harris as a possible contender in the 2028 election and instead consider her for a Supreme Court seat; CNN's Harry Enten sharing new polling data that should make voters rethink Kamala Harris running for president in the 2028 election; Joe Lonsdale giving CNBC's "Squawk Box" hosts Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin the historical data that shows how an AI productivity boom could make everyone a lot wealthier and not lead to an AI apocalypse as AI doomers are claiming; and much more. Today's Sponsors: Kalshi - Download the Kalshi app and use code RUBINREPORT to get $25 when you trade $25 or go to https://kalshi.com/r/RUBINREPORT DISCLAIMER: 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Relief Factor - Relief Factor is an alternative to help your body's natural inflammatory response so you can keep doing the things you love. Try Relief Factor's 3-Week QuickStart—just $19.95 Go to: https://www.relieffactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Mack Weldon - Get quality clothing that holds up longer than one rough season. Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more, with promo code RUBIN. Go to: http://MackWeldon.com/rubin Amble Health MedKit - Stay ready for whatever life throws at you with Amble Medkits. Use code RUBIN to get 10% off your kit, plus free shipping. Don't wait until you need it, get your Amble MedKit today. Disclaimer: Amble Kits are available by prescription only if deemed medically eligible by a licensed provider in your state. Go to http://joinamble.com/podcasts/rubin

Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill breaks down President Trump's United Nations speech. A rundown of the closest Senate races happening right now. Lindy Li, author of Unburdened: A Former Democrat Insider's Shocking Account of Political Power, Betrayal, and Party Collapse and political strategist, discusses why she believes the Democratic Party has moved so far left and her experience as a former campaign fundraiser for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The latest on President Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's meeting in NYC on Monday. Did ABC News block stories about Joe Biden's health? What former ABC News correspondent Terry Moran said about it. Final Thought: Bill announces this week's We'll Do It LIVE! guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben discusses a political montage featuring statements from Democratic Socialists of America leaders and progressive politicians, debate what those comments reveal about the modern Democratic Party, and examine concerns about political weaponization, lawfare, immigration policy, law enforcement, and the future of American democratic institutions. A new political ad highlighting statements from Democratic Socialists of America figures, progressive candidates, and Democratic politicians sparks a broader debate over the future of American institutions. The discussion centers on claims about abolishing or restructuring key pillars of government, including the Senate, law enforcement, ICE, and other federal institutions. The episode also examines allegations that political power is increasingly being used against ideological opponents, and whether those concerns should influence how voters view upcoming elections. Drawing comparisons to political developments abroad, the conversation focuses on the consequences of government action, political retaliation, and the role of media and public discourse in a polarized climate. Topics Covered: Democratic Socialists of America and its influence on Democratic politics Debates over abolishing or restructuring the Senate, policing, and federal institutions Immigration policy, ICE, and pathways to citizenship Claims of political retaliation against Trump allies and supporters Comparisons between U.S. politics and developments in Hungary The role of media, government power, and ideological conflict Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindy Li is an American political commentator and former Democratic Party fundraiser who worked with the DNC and raised money for the Joe Biden and Kamala Harris campaigns. After leaving the Democratic Party following the 2024 election, she became a prominent conservative commentator and has appeared frequently across major political media outlets. Check out her new book Unburdened: A Former Democrat Insider's Shocking Account of Political Power, Betrayal, and Party Collapse out today!Kim Bright is a nutrition and wellness professional who has worked in the health industry since the 1980s, appearing on radio and television and consulting with more than 15,000 people. She founded Brightcore Nutrition in 1996, a family-owned company specializing in nutritional supplements and natural health products.IN THE NEWS: Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, 38, says he's still ready to play and is waiting for an NFL team to call; Gavin Newsom spotted mingling with A-list celebrities at a Malibu hot spot; addicts turn to cigarettes to help them quit vaping; and a passenger jumps overboard from a Carnival cruise ship before a California port stop.FOR MORE WITH LINDY LI:BOOK: Unburdened: A Former Democrat Insider's Shocking Account of Political Power, Betrayal, and Party Collapse - OUT NOWFOR MORE WITH KIM BRIGHT:Kimchi One from Brightcore – Health Starts in the GutGet 25% Off – Use Code: ADAM at https://www.brightcore.com/adamOr call (888) 418-0915 for up to 50% OFF your order and Free Shipping!FOR MORE WITH MIKE DAWSON:INSTAGRAM: @dawsangelesLIVE SHOWS: September 24 - Burbank, CAOctober 2 - Casper, WY (2 Shows)October 3 - Estes Park, CO (2 Shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineforthepeople.com/adamoreillyauto.com/ADAM pluto.tvPodcastOnerosettastone.com/adamsimplisafe.com/adamTRUEWERK.COM/acs and use code acsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.