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Trump's Iran campaign continues with thousands of targets destroyed and Iran's navy largely sunk. Gerry says the media is desperate for the war to fail as fringe analysts claim the U.S. is losing. Two ISIS-inspired teens from Pennsylvania are arrested after throwing homemade bombs at protesters in New York City. NYPD officers tackle the suspect while he carries another explosive, likely preventing a deadly attack. A controversial Democratic Senate nominee in Today's podcast is sponsored by : BOLL & BRANCH COMFORT SHEETS - Discover linen softness beyond your wildest dreams with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://BollAndBranch.com/GERRY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with promo code GERRY   QUINCE CLOTHING - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince.  Go to http://Quince.com/GERRY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.   Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://Newsmax.com/Listen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://NewsmaxPlus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:             • Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/FB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • Rumble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • TRUTH Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • GETTR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gettr.com/user/newsmax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • Telegram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://t.me/newsmax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠              • BlueSky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • Parler: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://app.parler.com/newsmax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On March 4, 2026, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett officially conceded the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate to State Rep. James Talarico. Despite a high-profile national platform and an endorsement from former Vice President Kamala Harris, Crockett fell short against Talarico's "politics of love" and populist, faith-based campaign.In this episode, we break down:The Results: A look at the final numbers—Talarico's 53% to Crockett's 46%—and where the race was won and lost.Voting Controversies: Addressing the confusion in Dallas County and the legal challenges surrounding polling place changes that Crockett highlighted on election night.The Spending Gap: How Talarico's campaign and super PACs outspent Crockett nearly five-to-one in the closing weeks.The "Style vs. Strategy" Debate: Why Talarico's "top versus bottom" message resonated over Crockett's "firebrand" approach in the quest to flip Texas.The Road to November: What Talarico needs to do to defeat the winner of the Cornyn-Paxton Republican runoff.Quote of the Day: "Texas is primed to turn blue and we must remain united because this is bigger than any one person." — Jasmine Crockett in her concession statement.

【聊了什么】 2月28日，美以联合对伊朗发起代号"史诗狂怒"的军事打击。第一波空袭直接命中德黑兰市中心，最高领袖哈梅内伊等伊朗最高领导层当场身亡。录制本期节目时，战事已进入第八天——油价飙升，中东各国陷入战火，伊朗政权仍在运转，战争走向可能远比特朗普预期的复杂。 与此同时，中期选举的第一枪在德州打响。James Talarico击败Jasmine Crockett，赢得民主党参议员初选提名。一个年轻、看上去更温和的白人州众议员，打败了哈里斯钦点、全国知名的进步派黑人女议员——战术上的差距，还是民主党更深层问题的信号？共和党这边，现任参议员康宁以微弱优势领先帕克斯顿，特朗普至今未明确背书。 第三件事：国土安全部长克里斯蒂·诺姆在3月5日被炒掉。直接导火索是她在国会听证会上把一笔2.2亿美元的广告合同甩锅给了特朗普。 本期节目录制于美国时间2026年3月7日晚间。 【支持我们】 如果喜欢这期节目并希望支持我们将节目继续做下去： 也欢迎加入我们的会员计划： https://theamericanroulette.com/paid-membership/ 会员可以收到每周2-5封newsletter，可以加入会员社群，参加会员活动，并享受更多福利。 合作投稿邮箱：american.roulette.pod@gmail.com 【时间轴】 01:54 "史诗狂怒"行动背景 03:24 谈判破裂还是走过场？以色列如何将美国拖下水 05:00 四个战争目标的内部矛盾：薛定谔的伊朗核能力 07:12 格雷厄姆的幕后操纵：高尔夫球场上的游说 10:55 "任务完成"的历史幽灵：与伊拉克战争对比 21:25 伊朗政权的战略逻辑 34:39 地面部队困境：空袭无法实现战略目标 40:38 《战争权力决议》投票失败：国会能做什么？ 45:43 战争对中期选举的冲击：滞胀风险与民意隐患 52:20 德州民主党初选：塔拉里科击败克罗克特 54:14 塔拉里科的底牌：基督教左派能否打开福音派市场 57:02 克罗克特为何失败 60:17 共和党初选：康宁险胜，特朗普为何迟迟不背书 66:10 克伦肖输掉众议员初选：99%的忠诚也不够用 75:07 导火索：2.2亿广告合同甩锅给特朗普 77:09 丑闻解剖：空壳公司与利益输送 79:34 诺姆转任特使：为何不能彻底踢出局 80:14 穆林接任DHS：特朗普爱上福克斯常客 【我们是谁】 美轮美换是一档深入探讨当今美国政治的中文播客。 我们的主播和嘉宾： Talich：美国政治和文化历史爱好者 王浩岚：美国政治爱好者，岚目公众号主笔兼消息二道贩子 小华：媒体人 【 What We Talked About】 On February 28, the U.S. and Israel launched a joint military strike on Iran under the codename "Operation Epic Fury." The first wave of airstrikes hit central Tehran directly, killing Supreme Leader Khamenei and the rest of Iran's top leadership. By the time we recorded this episode, the conflict had entered its eighth day — oil prices were surging, the Middle East was engulfed in fighting, and the Iranian regime was still standing. The war may be far more complicated than Trump anticipated. Meanwhile, the midterm election season opened in Texas. James Talarico defeated Jasmine Crockett to win the Democratic Senate primary nomination. A young, ostensibly moderate white state legislator beat a nationally prominent progressive Black congresswoman who had the backing of Kamala Harris — is this a tactical failure, or a signal of something deeper wrong with the Democratic Party? On the Republican side, incumbent Senator Cornyn edged out Paxton by a slim margin, and Trump has yet to commit to a clear endorsement. Third: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was fired on March 5. The immediate trigger was her testimony before Congress, in which she tried to pin a $220 million ad contract on Trump. This episode was recorded on the night of March 7, 2026 (U.S. time). 【Support Us】 If you like our show and want to support us, please consider the following: Join our membership program: https://theamericanroulette.com/paid-membership/ Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/americanroulette Business Inquiries and fan mail: american.roulette.pod@gmail.com 【Timeline】 01:54 Background on "Operation Epic Fury" 03:24 Failed negotiations or political theater? How Israel dragged the U.S. in 05:00 Four war objectives, one contradiction: Iran's Schrödinger's nuclear capability 07:12 Graham's behind-the-scenes maneuvering: lobbying on the golf course 10:55 The ghost of "Mission Accomplished": parallels to the Iraq War 21:25 Iran's strategic logic 34:39 The ground troops dilemma: airstrikes can't deliver strategic objectives 40:38 War Powers Resolution vote fails: what can Congress actually do? 45:43 The war's impact on midterms: stagflation risk and shifting public opinion 52:20 Texas Democratic Senate primary: Talarico defeats Crockett 54:14 Talarico's edge: can the Christian left break into the evangelical market? 57:02 Why Crockett lost 60:17 GOP primary: Cornyn edges out — why is Trump holding back his endorsement? 66:10 Dan Crenshaw loses his House primary: 99% loyalty isn't enough 75:07 The trigger: a $220M ad contract blamed on Trump 77:09 The scandal unpacked: shell companies and self-dealing 79:34 Noem reassigned as special envoy: why she can't be fully pushed out 80:14 Mullin takes over DHS: Trump's favorite Fox News regular 【Who We Are】 The American Roulette is a podcast dedicated to helping the Chinese-speaking community understand fast-changing U.S. politics. Our Hosts and Guests: Talich：Aficionado of American politics, culture, and history 王浩岚 (Haolan Wang): American political enthusiast, chief writer at Lán Mù WeChat Official Account, and peddler of information 小华 (Xiao Hua): Journalist, political observer

In this episode of Straight White American Jesus, Brad Onishi and Dan Miller break down the Trump administration's military action against Iran and the political and religious rhetoric surrounding the conflict. They examine the contradictions in Republican messaging, with some officials describing the action as a war while others insist it is not. Brad and Dan also discuss the lack of a clear public justification similar to what preceded previous conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan, the internal divisions within the MAGA coalition over foreign intervention, and the growing criticism coming from prominent conservative voices. The conversation also explores how Christian nationalist rhetoric is being used to frame the conflict, with several political and religious leaders describing the situation in explicitly religious terms or invoking biblical responsibility toward Israel. Brad and Dan contrast these narratives with dissenting voices within conservative and Catholic circles who oppose military escalation. The episode also turns to the Texas primary results, including James Talarico winning the Democratic Senate nomination, record Democratic turnout, and the high profile Republican runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Together, these developments highlight ongoing fractures within the Republican coalition and shifting political dynamics heading into the next election cycle. Subscribe for $3.65: ⁠https://axismundi.supercast.com/⁠ Subscribe to our free newsletter: ⁠https://swaj.substack.com/⁠ Order American Caesar by Brad Onishi: ⁠https://static.macmillan.com/static/essentials/american-caesar-9781250427922/⁠ Donate to SWAJ: https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stay connected with us at americangroundradio.com, on Facebook, and Instagram. You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for March 4, 2026. We break down the unanimous 9-0 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Urias-Orellana v. Bondi, where all justices—including Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson writing the opinion—reaffirmed that appellate courts must apply the "substantial evidence" standard when reviewing asylum denials. This means appeals courts defer to the factual findings and credibility determinations of immigration judges rather than re-weighing evidence or retrying the case from scratch. The decision upholds the immigration court system's role in asylum claims, which require proof of persecution on protected grounds (race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or particular social group), not general threats like gang violence from non-government actors. We discuss how this ruling reinforces that asylum isn't a broad hardship or poverty program, and it blocks attempts to bypass lower-level fact-finding—especially in circuits with activist tendencies. We cover the U.S. Senate blocking Democrats' effort to halt the Iran offensive via a War Powers resolution (47-43 vote, with Sen. John Fetterman crossing party lines to support the president), North Carolina voters selecting Michael Watley (R) and Roy Cooper (D) as Senate nominees, and Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw losing his primary to Steve Toth (56%-41%). We also look at Democratic Senate nominee James Tallarico's statement acknowledging that "our trans community needs abortion care too," and the American Mamas' thoughts on "get off my lawn" moments, generational shifts, and whether today's youth can handle quiet strength. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I released Part 2 of my H-1B visa scam documentary series! There are countless businesses in unassuming office buildings that are sponsoring visas, but where are the workers? Texas held its primary elections yesterday, and Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn will be going to a runoff. However, President Trump says one of them should drop out. Meanwhile, Rep. Jasmine Crockett lost to state Rep. James Talarico in the Democratic Senate primary, but people may not realize that Talarico is just as unhinged. ► Watch my latest H-1B visa scam documentary: https://youtu.be/ApBnRnGFht4?si=1RZxBe3SR50B-wMV ► Watch my first documentary on how I exposed H-1B visa scams: https://youtu.be/9sfeESywMUs?si=23qLeBI8neFymdFu ► Email me at saratips@blazemedia.com if you have uncovered potential fraud in your area. ► Subscribe to my second YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SaraGonzalesTX?sub_confirmation=1 Sponsors: ► PreBorn Donate securely at https://www.preborn.com/sara or dial #250, keyword BABY. ► Select Quote Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than 50% at https://www.SelectQuote.com/SARA today. ► BlazeTV Head over to https://www.blazetv.com/sara and subscribe today. Use code SARA to save $20 on your annual subscription. Timestamps: 00:00 – H-1B Documentary 20:13 – Ken Paxton vs. John Cornyn 33:22 – Jasmine Crockett Loses 41:36 – Unhinged James Talarico Connect with Sara on Social Media: https://twitter.com/saragonzalestx https://www.instagram.com/saragonzalestx http://facebook.com/SaraGonzalesTX ► Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sara-gonzales-unfiltered/id1408958605 ► Shop American Beauty by Sara: http://americanbeautybysara.com Sara Gonzales is the host of Sara Gonzales Unfiltered, a daily news program on Blaze TV. Joined by frequent contributors & guests such as Chad Prather, Eric July, John Doyle, Jaco Booyens, Sara breaks down the latest news in politics and culture. She previously hosted "The News and Why It Matters," featuring notable guests such as Glenn Beck, Ben Shapiro, Dave Rubin, Michael Knowles, Candace Owens, Michael Malice, and more. As a conservative commentator, Sara frequently calls out the Democrats for their hypocrisy, the mainstream media for their misinformation, feminists for their toxicity, and also focuses on pro-life issues, culture, gender issues, health care, the Second Amendment, and passing conservative values to the next generation. Sara also appears as a recurring guest on the Megyn Kelly Show, The Sean Spicer Show, Tim Pool, and with Jesse Kelly on The First TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Headlines: State Rep. James Talarico won the Democratic Senate primary with 53% over Rep. Jasmine Crockett and will face either Sen. John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton, who are headed to a May 26 GOP runoff after neither cleared 50%. Rep. Dan Crenshaw was primaried from the right by state Rep. Steve Toth, while several incumbents were pushed into runoffs amid redistricting chaos, including Democrats Al Green and Christian Menefee facing each other and Republican Tony Gonzalez battling gun YouTuber Brandon Herrera. In other news, the Justice Department admitted it withheld 47,635 Jeffrey Epstein files after the Wall Street Journal flagged missing records. The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi and is seeking testimony from Epstein associates including Bill Gates and Leon Black. A federal judge ruled the IRS illegally shared taxpayer data with ICE in roughly 42,695 cases. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, already under scrutiny over a questionable $143 million DHS contract and internal leadership turmoil, faced more heat on Capitol Hill. ProPublica reports the Trump administration is loosening intelligence-sharing restrictions, aka making it easier to spy on us, without notifying Congress. Abroad, Iran's leadership transition is intensifying, with Mojtaba Khamenei emerging as a likely successor. President Donald Trump says the U.S. is “actively considering” its role after the conflict, as the Senate narrowly rejected a measure to require congressional approval for continued strikes. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: James Talarico wins US Senate Democratic primary in Texas, beating Crockett Axios: Brutal night in Texas points to trouble ahead for House members WSJ: There Are 47,635 Epstein Files Offline for Review, DOJ Says Axios: Republicans help Dems subpoena Pam Bondi in Epstein probe WSJ: House Asks Bill Gates, Leon Black and Goldman Lawyer to Testify on Epstein AP News: The IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential information to ICE 42,695 times, judge says NBC News: Trump administration live updates: Kristi Noem faces House grilling over DHS killings; Texas Senate GOP primary heads to runoff ProPublica: Trump Administration Moves to Allow Intelligence Agencies Easier Access to Law Enforcement Files NYT: Democrats Question Credentials of Armed Squad Created by Trump Ally WSJ: Son of Khamenei Is Top Contender for Supreme Leader WSJ: Iran War Live Updates: Trump ‘Actively Considering' U.S. Role in Iran After Conflict Ends Axios: Senate rejects bid to restrain Trump's war in Iran Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: ⁠⁠⁠betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first primaries for the 2026 midterms came last week, and Henry's flying solo to survey the results. Tune in for analysis on James Talarico's victory over TX-30 Rep. Jasmine Crockett for the Democratic Senate nomination; incumbent John Cornyn's top-finish against Ken Paxton in the runoff-bound Republican bid; House seats in the Lone Star State […]

This month is 40 years since host Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, began reporting on health policy in Washington. To mark the anniversary, Rovner is joined by two longtime sources to discuss what has — and has not — changed since 1986.This week's special guests are Chip Kahn, a former GOP House and Senate staffer and former head of the Federation of American Hospitals and the Health Insurance Association of America, and Chris Jennings, a former Democratic Senate staffer and a health policy adviser to Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden.Visit our website to read a transcript of this episode.

A Texas Democrat Senate hopeful is facing backlash after resurfaced comments describing “white skin” as a virus and calling for dramatic societal change. The discussion examines the political fallout, immigration policy debates, and growing tensions over faith and ideology in American politics. Is this rhetoric a fringe view—or a glimpse into a larger political strategy? Episode Summary A controversial debate is unfolding around a Democratic Senate candidate in Texas after past writings resurfaced in which he described “whiteness” as a virus embedded in American systems. The comments, made during national protests in 2020, compared systemic racism to a disease that spreads through institutions and culture. Critics argue the rhetoric unfairly labels people based on skin color and fuels division, while supporters say the language was meant as a metaphor addressing systemic inequality. The episode also explores broader political implications, including how immigration policy debates intersect with demographic changes in the United States. A past speech by President Joe Biden discussing America's changing demographics becomes part of the conversation about national identity and immigration. The discussion then turns to the intersection of politics and religion, as the same candidate has made controversial theological claims—suggesting there may be interpretations of biblical or Torah passages that could support abortion rights. Critics say these interpretations misrepresent religious teachings, while others argue the debate reflects ongoing tensions between faith and modern political ideology. Finally, the hosts examine what this means for the upcoming Texas Senate race. With strong rhetoric, ideological battles, and deep partisan divides, the campaign is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched political contests in the country. Key Topics Controversy over “whiteness as a virus” rhetoric Debate over systemic racism and political messaging Immigration and demographic change in America Comments by Joe Biden on U.S. demographic shifts Religion, abortion, and competing interpretations of scripture Political strategy in the Texas Senate race Growing ideological divides in national politics

Rachel Maddow and her MS NOW colleagues track the primary election returns in Texas and North Carolina, with Ali Velshi offering special statistical insights from the big board as one of the most closely watched elections, the Democratic Senate primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico mired in legal complications after polling place confusion in Dallas.  The panel and special guests offer analysis of what the early voting patterns suggest about Donald Trump's political strength, the tone of public opinion in the United States and what it all could mean for the midterm elections later this year. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve, Todd, and Aaron react to a trio of Pentagon/U.S. military leaders providing updates on the major combat operation in Iran and contrast it with the messages we have heard from some unscrupulous forces within the talking-head class. Then, the crew reacts to last night's Texas primaries, particularly the results in the Democratic Senate primary. Hour Two is Buy, Sell, or Hold. TODAY'S SPONSORS: BIRCH GOLD: Text STEVE to 989898 JASE MEDICAL: https://jasemedical.com/ and enter code “DEACE” at checkout for a discount on your order COVEPURE: https://covepure.com/?ref=151 and get up to $200 off GEVITI: https://www.gogeviti.com/deace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Maddow and her MS NOW colleagues track the primary election returns in Texas and North Carolina, with Ali Velshi offering special statistical insights from the big board as one of the most closely watched elections, the Democratic Senate primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico mired in legal complications after polling place confusion in Dallas.   The panel and special guests offer analysis of what the early voting patterns suggest about Donald Trump's political strength, the tone of public opinion in the United States and what it all could mean for the midterm elections later this year. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.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.

Rachel Maddow and her MS NOW colleagues track the primary election returns in Texas and North Carolina, with Ali Velshi offering special statistical insights from the big board as one of the most closely watched elections, the Democratic Senate primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico mired in legal complications after polling place confusion in Dallas.   The panel and special guests offer analysis of what the early voting patterns suggest about Donald Trump's political strength, the tone of public opinion in the United States and what it all could mean for the midterm elections later this year. 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.

Rachel Maddow and her MS NOW colleagues track the primary election returns in Texas and North Carolina, with Ali Velshi offering special statistical insights from the big board as one of the most closely watched elections, the Democratic Senate primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico mired in legal complications after polling place confusion in Dallas.   The panel and special guests offer analysis of what the early voting patterns suggest about Donald Trump's political strength, the tone of public opinion in the United States and what it all could mean for the midterm elections later this year. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.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.

Federal law prohibits users of illegal drugs from owning guns, but does this violate the Second Amendment? The Justices debate that question, with a focus on how the Founders handled "drunkards." Plus, James Talarico wins the Democratic Senate nod in Texas, as John Cornyn and Ken Paxton head to a GOP runoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Fox Across America, Jimmy Failla gives his take on Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's humiliating defeat in the Democratic Senate primary in Texas. Comedian Dave Landau checks in for a few laughs about former President Bill Clinton testimony before the House Oversight Committee on the Epstein files. PLUS, host of the “Kennedy Saves The World” podcast Kennedy stop by to talk about how late-night hosts like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel are doing purposeful comedy when it comes to politics. [00:00:00] Jasmine Crockett loses in Democratic Senate primary in Texas [00:39:30] New polls on support for U.S. strikes on Iran [00:57:55] Dave Landau [01:16:30] Jeffries pressed on Pelosi's ‘war powers' hypocrisy [01:34:45] Kennedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The team dives into politics as Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett loses the Democratic Senate primary to James Talarico after a chaotic election night marked by voting‑hour disputes and suppressed ballots—an outcome now projected and confirmed by multiple state outlets. The episode blends entertainment, humor, and hard news in a way only Rickey and the gang can. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show opens with an electric mix of culture, headlines, and celebrity moments, starting with T.I.’s proud defense of his family as his sons stepped in during his feud with 50 Cent. Recent reporting shows T.I. emphasizing that he raised his boys to protect their mother and uphold family honor, even as he admits King Harris went too far by wearing a T‑shirt referencing 50 Cent’s late mother. The show then shifts to Cardi B, who's on‑stage moment in San Francisco has gone viral after she delivered a bold message about knowing her worth and refusing to be played—remarks widely interpreted as being aimed at ex‑boyfriend Stefon Diggs following their breakup. Rickey and the crew react with humor, commentary, and classic morning‑show energy. Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson also makes waves as he explains why he stayed loyal to Shannon Sharpe even after sexual assault allegations derailed Sharpe’s massive media deal. Johnson told Front Office Sports that loyalty mattered more to him than money, saying he stood by Sharpe “come hell or high water.” Rounding out the show, the team dives into politics as Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett loses the Democratic Senate primary to James Talarico after a chaotic election night marked by voting‑hour disputes and suppressed ballots—an outcome now projected and confirmed by multiple state outlets. The episode blends entertainment, humor, and hard news in a way only Rickey and the gang can. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Maddow and her MS NOW colleagues track the primary election returns in Texas and North Carolina, with Ali Velshi offering special statistical insights from the big board as one of the most closely watched elections, the Democratic Senate primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico mired in legal complications after polling place confusion in Dallas.   The panel and special guests offer analysis of what the early voting patterns suggest about Donald Trump's political strength, the tone of public opinion in the United States and what it all could mean for the midterm elections later this year. 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.

As the U.S. and Israel continue to hit targets inside Iran and Iran retaliates, the Trump administration has ordered U.S. nationals to leave 14 countries. But some Americans have expressed frustration with the government as they try to evacuate. Matt Gutman reports. Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the results of the Texas primaries. CBS News projects Texas state Rep. James Talarico is the winner of the Democratic Senate primary, while incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will head to a runoff after failing to win at least half of the vote in the Republican race. TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows. Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AP correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports on the winner of the Democratic Senate primary in Texas.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico in Texas Democratic Senate primary.

Some prominent right-wing conservatives, including Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson, have publicly disagreed with President Trump's attack on Iran. This division has sparked criticism from both sides, with left-wing media questioning whether there was ever a concrete plan to target Iran, causing further skepticism about the administration's strategy. Meanwhile, the Clintons testified last week about Jeffrey Epstein - a session widely accused of dishonesty. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Newsmax and WOR host Rob Astorino. Mark and Rob talk about former Governor Cuomo's new radio show in New York City, both sharing their opinions. Rob also reports from Texas, offering updates on the primaries. Additionally, they discuss why Republicans are supporting Democratic Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett, believing they have a strong chance to defeat her in the coming months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some prominent right-wing conservatives, including Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson, have publicly disagreed with President Trump's attack on Iran. This division has sparked criticism from both sides, with left-wing media questioning whether there was ever a concrete plan to target Iran, causing further skepticism about the administration's strategy. Meanwhile, the Clintons testified last week about Jeffrey Epstein - a session widely accused of dishonesty. Mark interviews Newsmax and WOR host Rob Astorino. Mark and Rob talk about former Governor Cuomo's new radio show in New York City, both sharing their opinions. Rob also reports from Texas, offering updates on the primaries. Additionally, they discuss why Republicans are supporting Democratic Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett, believing they have a strong chance to defeat her in the coming months. Former governor of Florida Jeb Bush praised President Trump's decision to attack Iran over the weekend. Trump is also scheduled to appear at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Mark discusses McDonald's latest burger release and speculates on its potential impact. Mark interviews streaming host Bill O'Reilly. Bill provides behind-the-scenes insights into Trump's reasoning in attacking Iran. O'Reilly suggests the President wants to be seen as a peacemaker rather than someone who favors violent conflict. Mark and Bill also consider who might MC for the upcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner. Bill gives his take on the future of CNN after its acquisition by Paramount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark and Rob talk about former Governor Cuomo's new radio show in New York City, both sharing their opinions. Rob also reports from Texas, offering updates on the primaries. Additionally, they discuss why Republicans are supporting Democratic Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett, believing they have a strong chance to defeat her in the coming months.

Some prominent right-wing conservatives, including Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson, have publicly disagreed with President Trump's attack on Iran. This division has sparked criticism from both sides, with left-wing media questioning whether there was ever a concrete plan to target Iran, causing further skepticism about the administration's strategy. Meanwhile, the Clintons testified last week about Jeffrey Epstein - a session widely accused of dishonesty. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Newsmax and WOR host Rob Astorino. Mark and Rob talk about former Governor Cuomo's new radio show in New York City, both sharing their opinions. Rob also reports from Texas, offering updates on the primaries. Additionally, they discuss why Republicans are supporting Democratic Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett, believing they have a strong chance to defeat her in the coming months.

Some prominent right-wing conservatives, including Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson, have publicly disagreed with President Trump's attack on Iran. This division has sparked criticism from both sides, with left-wing media questioning whether there was ever a concrete plan to target Iran, causing further skepticism about the administration's strategy. Meanwhile, the Clintons testified last week about Jeffrey Epstein - a session widely accused of dishonesty. Mark interviews Newsmax and WOR host Rob Astorino. Mark and Rob talk about former Governor Cuomo's new radio show in New York City, both sharing their opinions. Rob also reports from Texas, offering updates on the primaries. Additionally, they discuss why Republicans are supporting Democratic Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett, believing they have a strong chance to defeat her in the coming months. Former governor of Florida Jeb Bush praised President Trump's decision to attack Iran over the weekend. Trump is also scheduled to appear at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Mark discusses McDonald's latest burger release and speculates on its potential impact. Mark interviews streaming host Bill O'Reilly. Bill provides behind-the-scenes insights into Trump's reasoning in attacking Iran. O'Reilly suggests the President wants to be seen as a peacemaker rather than someone who favors violent conflict. Mark and Bill also consider who might MC for the upcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner. Bill gives his take on the future of CNN after its acquisition by Paramount.

Mark and Rob talk about former Governor Cuomo's new radio show in New York City, both sharing their opinions. Rob also reports from Texas, offering updates on the primaries. Additionally, they discuss why Republicans are supporting Democratic Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett, believing they have a strong chance to defeat her in the coming months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Election Day arrives amidst a variety of strong indicators for a strong Democratic performance in the midterm: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/03/03/texas-march-primary-election-day-senate-attorney-general-abbott-5-things/...The outcome of the contest between Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and State Rep. James Talarico for the Democratic Senate nomination serves as a test of national Democratic campaign doctrine: https://www.salon.com/2026/03/03/how-the-texas-primary-could-rewrite-the-democrats-campaign-playbook/...Record-setting early voting turnout has been largely a Democratic story - including a Dem turnout in the RGV topping the GOP by over 400%: https://www.statesman.com/news/politics/state/article/texas-democrats-set-new-turnout-record-heated-21950425.php...On the Republican side, a bitter and very expensive fight appears certain to head to a runoff: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/03/texas-senate-republicans-primary-whos-the-favorite.html?pay=1772544339891&support_journalism=please...Paxton's personal and legal baggage has not only not hurt his prospects - he's using those "victories" to bolster his image as a fighter: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/03/texas-senate-republicans-primary-whos-the-favorite.html?pay=1772544339891&support_journalism=pleaseResearch your primary ballot here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2026/texas-march-2026-primary-ballot/?_bhlid=7d8eca3d2a16adc7c9b44185414443fa32be6d84⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All about voting in Texas can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoVoteTexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Progress Texas is expanding into both broadcast radio - including a new partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KPFT-FM in Houston⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and into Spanish language media! Make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and to our Spanish expansion ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Send a textIn this “accept what you expect” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump's terrible SOTU address, the Clintons finally testify on Epstein, an even messier Democratic Senate primary in Texas, a controversial bill hits Philadelphia City Council, about that messy Warner Bros. deal, making some revised Oscar predictions, and much more!Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate running for Senate in Maine, stops by the studio to talk with Jon about Trump's impending conflict with Iran, the future of Medicare for All, and what community organizing in rural Maine taught him about building political power in our polarized era. The two discuss new polls showing Platner leading Janet Mills in the Democratic Senate primary, how his tattoo controversy has resonated with Maine voters, and what he wants to change about the Democratic Party to rebuild a winning, working-class coalition.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the Republican and Democratic Senate primaries in Texas, the reaction to President Trump's State of the Union and the Paramount buyout of Warner Bros. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the Republican and Democratic Senate primaries in Texas, the reaction to President Trump's State of the Union and the Paramount buyout of Warner Bros. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the Republican and Democratic Senate primaries in Texas, the reaction to President Trump's State of the Union and the Paramount buyout of Warner Bros. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

False Arrest to Political Awakening — What Happened?Betsy Wurzel, host of Chatting with Betsy, welcomes Dakarai Larriett, author of Don't Flush: From a False Arrest to a Political Awakening — My Journey to Making a Difference. In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Dakarai shares his lived experience of a false arrest and the personal, legal, and emotional consequences that followed.What began as a traumatic event evolved into a political awakening that reshaped his purpose and direction. Dakarai Larriett is an entrepreneur, community leader, and currently a U.S. Democratic Senate candidate in Alabama. This discussion focuses on his personal journey, accountability, civic engagement, and what it means to speak up after injustice.This episode provides a platform for sharing lived experience. Passionate World Talk Radio presents the conversation so listeners can draw their own conclusions.If you enjoy this show and want to support our work, consider becoming a Spreaker Supporter — it's a great way to help us continue sharing meaningful conversations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chatting-with-betsy--4211847/support.

Voters in Texas will cast ballots for aspiring nominees next Tuesday, so Gromer Jeffers of The Dallas Morning News returns to Beyond the Polls for a close look at the Lone Star State's key races: From James Talarico's attempt to catch Jasmine Crockett for the Democratic Senate nomination, to the seemingly runoff-bound duel between Ken Paxton and […]

The guys interview Democratic Senate candidate  Col.Amy Mcgrath to discuss her campaign and Last nights State of the Union. 

Send a textIn this “put your ones down” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump's tariff fallout with the Supreme Court, a royal arrest in the UK, an even messier Democratic Senate primary in Texas, why Philly's Mayor might have betrayed us on ICE, about Tyra “Smize” Banks, revisiting the Kendrick vs. Drake beef, and much more!Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Trump jokes about aliens — then orders declassification. Iran gets 15 days. DHS offices are attacked. And Democrats implode in a Texas Senate race scandal. Tara breaks down a news cycle that feels like a fever dream — but isn't.

Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have threatened sanctions against students and schools that facilitate walkout protests. Texas officials have threatened to strip funding from districts, decertify teachers and replace elected trustees with a state-appointed board of managers. In other news, what didn't air on CBS may be doing more for James Talarico than if it had. Late-night host Stephen Colbert said his interview with the Democratic Senate candidate was blocked Monday; a Collin County jury has sentenced a father of six to life in prison for repeatedly physically abusing and starving his children; and the Dallas Mavericks announced Wednesday morning that guard Kyrie Irving will not return to play this season as he continues his recovery from ACL surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dylan Byers joins Peter to break down what really happened at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was shunted to YouTube amid accusations that F.C.C. chair Brendan Carr pressured CBS to block the appearance. Then they discuss Anderson Cooper's decision to leave 60 Minutes after two decades—and whether Bari Weiss is playing with fire by meddling with one of television's most revered broadcasts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Democratic Senate primary in Texas lit up on the first day of early voting after state Rep. James Talarico's interview on Stephen Colbert's show was pulled at the last minute. The late-night host said the decision was made after pressure was put on by CBS. The result was an explosion of attention for Talarico, as he remains locked in an intense race against Rep. Jasmine Crockett. Playbook's Jack Blanchard and Adam Wren discuss what the dramatic episode means for the race ahead of Election Day on March 3.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico's recent online appearance with Stephen Colbert, and new polling from the California governor's race showing Republicans doing surprisingly well in a crowded field. Then, they discuss the tragic killing of a Georgia school teacher by an illegal immigrant who sped away from ICE, and a new article in RCP by Joel Kotkin on a religious revival in the US led by millennial men and the college educated. And finally, they talk about Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) whose recent online comments regarding Muslims and dogs in New York City have led to calls for his censure. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CBS lawyers ordered Stephen Colbert to cancel a live interview with Texas State House member and Democratic Senate candidate James Tallarico, citing pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and a newly threatened expansion of the equal time rule to late night entertainment programming. Colbert filmed the interview anyway in front of his live studio audience, then was told he could not air it, could not mention it, and could not even show a photo of James Tallarico during the broadcast. He did all three.The decision is widely seen as CBS pre-emptively complying with the Trump administration to protect the pending merger between Paramount and David Ellison's Skydance Media. Sherry Redstone already declined to renew Colbert's contract, with the show ending in May, a move many view as direct appeasement of Donald Trump. This follows ABC and Disney paying Trump $16 million to settle a defamation suit involving George Stephanopoulos, and previously pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air under the same FCC pressure from Brendan Carr.Tallarico posted the banned interview himself, framing it as the interview Trump didn't want you to see. Polling shows both Tallarico and Jasmine Crockett performing strongly against John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, and Anderson Cooper simultaneously announced he is leaving 60 Minutes after nearly 20 years over editorial interference tied to the Trump-aligned direction of CBS under its new Ellison ownership. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

We continue our conversations with candidates in the primary elections for U.S. senator from Illinois. Today is our tenth interview, with attorney Sean Brown, who's running in the Democratic primary.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the historically high number of retirements from Congress, its effect on the 2026 midterms, and new polls from Texas that show Democratic Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett and Republican Ken Paxton leading in their respective primary races. Then, Democratic congressional candidate Phil Andrew joins the guys to discuss the race in Illinois' ninth district, where 15 candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination. And finally, they talk about emails recently released from the Epstein files. Also, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and three of Trump's top immigration officials testify on the Hill as Friday's deadline for funding the government looms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Graham Platner joins Joanna Coles for a blunt conversation about Donald Trump, power, and accountability, arguing that Trump's abuses must be investigated and punished—not waved away. The insurgent Democratic Senate candidate from Maine takes on the Epstein files, the weaponization of ICE, tariff fallout, and why even Trump voters feel betrayed, while explaining why he's challenging Susan Collins and defying the Democratic establishment in a race that's become a test of whether the rule of law still applies at the top. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.