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Democratic U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper is a holdout on re-opening government until there's a plan to keep health insurance premiums down. We ask about paths for compromise and his frustration with cuts to green energy. Then, we remember NPR founding mother Susan Stamberg. Plus, Pueblo-born musician and composer Mary D. Watkins on honoring the Black experience in America. And Wonderbound's Rock Ballets.
Can a Quilt Change how Congress Listens—& How you Practice Democracy at Home?If you're exhausted by performative politics and digital outrage, this episode offers a deeply grounded alternative. Discover how everyday acts of creation and conversation can rebuild civic trust—and how women across America are using quilting to stitch together a more ethical and inclusive democracy, one square at a time.Learn how to transform local conflict into creative fuel for durable, democratic collaboration.Hear the inspiring story of how one woman's quiet act of stitching sparked a national movement of peaceful persuasion.Get practical insights on reclaiming civic power in your community—without burning out or tuning out.Listen now to discover how storytelling, solitude, and stitching can help reweave the civic fabric—starting exactly where you are.Notable MentionsHere is a categorized, hyperlinked list of all people, events, organizations, and publications mentioned in the transcript.
On today's Political Breakfast: Republican candidates are beefing-up their war chests in hopes the money will talk enough to help unseat Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff next year. Ossoff's campaign reports he has 21 million in the bank. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson discuss the numbers that are rolling in from his GOP opponents with host Lisa Rayam. Political outsider Derek Dooley announced Monday that he's raised nearly 2 million in his first stretch of the race. He's also got the endorsement of Governor Brian Kemp. Another GOP opponent, Congressman Mike Collins, went head-to-head with Dooley and said he's also raised $1.9 million, and that he is transferring another million from his congressional account. The final candidate, Congressman Buddy Carter, has not yet posted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty in federal court in Alexandria to two felony charges related to previous testimony before Congress. We will talk with The Hill's courts reporter Ella Lee, who was in the courtroom, about the arraignment and what is next in this case (1); President Donald Trump holds a roundtable at the White House with journalists he says were attacked by anti-ICE Antifa protesters in Portland, Oregon; Federal government shutdown now at Day 8 and the situation remains the same: Senate again votes down competing Republican and Democratic temporary government funding bills; Arizona's two Democratic U.S. Senators confront Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson over the delayed swearing-in of a newly elected Democratic Congresswoman from Arizona, who would provide the crucial 218 signature on a discharge petition to force release of the federal files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; IMF Managing Director gives an update on the world economy ahead of next week's IMF/World Bank meetings; Supreme Court hears oral argument in a case brought by Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL), who seeks standing to sue over Illinois' mail-in voting law that allows ballots postmarked by election day but which arrive later to be counted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #Vance #RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #VotingRights #Mamdani #BudgetShowdowns #WorkingClass #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #HealthCare #Medicaid #Immigration #Gaza #GarlinGilchrist #Authoritarianism #Oligarchy #Democracy #LeftofLansing Here's the 150th episode of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-19:00: Gilchrist on Gaza/ Government Shutdown/Haley Stevens Pat Johnston applauds Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist's announcement where he called Israel's actions in Gaza to be a genocide against the Palestinian people. The federal government is closed as MAGA Republicans, like Congresswoman Lisa McClain, are blocking Democrats from lowering health care costs. But Pat argues that shutting down the government is what MAGA Republicans want. And Pat concludes by sharing details of an upcoming Napa Valley Getaway for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Haley Stevens. 19:01-45:52: Rank MI Vote's Joe Spaulding There's an effort underway to make Michigan a Ranked Choice Voting State. Signatures are being gathered to put the issue on ballot in 2026, as Michiganders would get to decide if Michigan should become the third Ranked Choice Voting state in the nation. Rank MI Vote's Campaign Director, Joe Spaudling, talks with Pat about what Ranked Choice voting is all about, and how it will benefit Michigan in the long run. Visit Rank MI Vote to learn more. 45:53-51:32: Last Call-Pot For Potholes In this week's "Last Call," Pat criticizes a state budget plan to tax legal marijuana shops to help pay for road repairs. 51:33-54:04: Ending/Tigers Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Gilchrist calls Gaza, Palestine crisis a genocide at Arab convention, fundraising communications." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance Distill Social Video Featuring Michigan Lt. Governor, and Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate, Garlin Gilchrist. "Ranked choice voting signature collection phase begins in Michigan, campaign says." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Ban on ranked choice voting passed Michigan House." By Aurora Sousanis of The Detroit Free Press "The Government Has Been Shut Down for Months." By David Dayen & Whitney Curry Wimbish of The American Prospect "Cannabis group plots lawsuit over new Michigan weed tax plan." By Jordyn Hermani of Bridge Michigan "Whitmer biz incentives may face chopping block as part of Michigan budget deal." By Jordyn Hermani & Paula Gardner of Bridge Michigan
The U.S. government is shut down after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike a deal to keep government programs and services running. We talk to Democratic U.S. Senator Tina Smith about why she voted against the bill and what's next. An annual report is out sharing how many people died in Minnesota from intimate partner abuse. We talk to Violence Free Minnesota about efforts to make that number zero. A new series from MinnPost is looking at how Minnesota is a leader in school-based mental health care. There is a chance of 90 degree temperatures this week. Chief meteorologist Paul Huttner shares a detailed forecast. Plus, we talk to a member of the Minneapolis rock band Gully Boys about their debut album.
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Is Binance cutting deals with the Trump administration? Democratic U.S. lawmakers, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump administration about reports that it's easing off on Binance's enforcement order. Is Binance cutting deals with the Trump administration? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.” - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.
With just a little over a year until the 2026 midterms, office-seeking Minnesotans are building their campaigns for the state's top political positions.On the Republican side, several candidates are vying for a GOP nomination to replace Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, although Walz has yet to state if he'll try for an unusual third term.Some prominent DFLers are campaigning hard for an open U.S. Senate seat as Sen. Tina Smith prepares to retire at the end of her term.MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst introduces us to two candidates: Republican candidate for governor Kendall Qualls and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Craig, a member of the U.S. House currently representing the state's 2nd District.Also, how likely is a special session for state lawmakers? Walz has hinted at a potential emergency legislative session to address gun possession, mental health care access and school safety issues. MPR News reporters Clay Masters and Dana Ferguson break down the latest from the state Capitol.Guests: Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig is pursuing a Senate seat in 2026. Rep. Craig represents Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District and handily won her fourth term in 2024.Kendall Qualls is an Army veteran and a Republican candidate running for Minnesota's 2026 governor's race. Qualls is a former business executive who has led conservative advocacy groups in recent years and ran for the post in 2022. The discussion with Rep. Craig was recorded at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28 and was lighted edited for the broadcast. The full conversation can be heard on the Politics Friday podcast. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS.
Discover how redistricting battles could shape the future of American democracy and the 2026 midterm elections. Professor Ned Foley of The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law, breaks down the Texas redistricting controversy, the mechanics of gerrymandering, and the legal and political standoff between Democrats and Republicans—revealing the high-stakes implications for voters, representation, and the balance of power. As the November 2026 mid-term elections inch closer and closer, the redistricting of states are at the forefront of controversy. President Trump created a political firestorm when he asked Governor Abbott & Texas Republicans to redraw voting maps that would add five more congressional seats for the GOP. This new map targeted Democratic U.S. House members in the Austin, Dallas, and Houston metro areas and in South Texas. In protest, Texas Democrat state representatives fled Texas, hopped a plane to a few Blue states, and refused to vote on the proposed map. On August 18th, the Democrats returned to the Capitol, after Governor Abbott took legal action against them, but not without making their mark and putting a spotlight on redistricting. In response to the political chaos in Texas, Governor of California, Gavin Newson, had his own strategy in mind, by proposing California congressional maps, which would add five Democratic seats, offsetting Texas gains. On this episode of Lawyer 2 Lawyer, Craig joins returning guest Professor Ned Foley, Ebersold Chair in Constitutional Law & Director of Election Law at The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law . Craig & Ned discuss the recent Texas redistricting controversy, gerrymanderying, the current standoff between Democrats and Republicans, legalities, and how all of this could impact the 2026 midterm elections. Mentioned in this Episode: Common Ground Democracy
Discover how redistricting battles could shape the future of American democracy and the 2026 midterm elections. Professor Ned Foley of The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law, breaks down the Texas redistricting controversy, the mechanics of gerrymandering, and the legal and political standoff between Democrats and Republicans—revealing the high-stakes implications for voters, representation, and the balance of power. As the November 2026 mid-term elections inch closer and closer, the redistricting of states are at the forefront of controversy. President Trump created a political firestorm when he asked Governor Abbott & Texas Republicans to redraw voting maps that would add five more congressional seats for the GOP. This new map targeted Democratic U.S. House members in the Austin, Dallas, and Houston metro areas and in South Texas. In protest, Texas Democrat state representatives fled Texas, hopped a plane to a few Blue states, and refused to vote on the proposed map. On August 18th, the Democrats returned to the Capitol, after Governor Abbott took legal action against them, but not without making their mark and putting a spotlight on redistricting. In response to the political chaos in Texas, Governor of California, Gavin Newson, had his own strategy in mind, by proposing California congressional maps, which would add five Democratic seats, offsetting Texas gains. On this episode of Lawyer 2 Lawyer, Craig joins returning guest Professor Ned Foley, Ebersold Chair in Constitutional Law & Director of Election Law at The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law . Craig & Ned discuss the recent Texas redistricting controversy, gerrymanderying, the current standoff between Democrats and Republicans, legalities, and how all of this could impact the 2026 midterm elections. Mentioned in this Episode: Common Ground Democracy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Democratic U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez is back in New Mexico this month as Congress is on recess throughout the month of August. While here, the congresswoman is updating her constituents on all that's gone down this year in Washington, D.C. NMiF show host Nash Jones speaks with Leger Fernandez about the Trump administration's approach to immigration enforcement and about Trump's multi-billion-dollar cuts to Medicaid.Podcast Host: Lou DiVizioShow Host: Nash JonesGuest: U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M.
From California to New England, Texas Democrats have the entire nation focused on the Great State and President Donald Trump's push to redraw the state's congressional districts. Reporters John Moritz and Taylor Goldenstein explain where things stand and whether Democrats are succeeding in their mission. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn also joins the show, pushing back against critics who say he is becoming more MAGA just to salvage his political career. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred also drops by to talk about where he went wrong in his last campaign and how he'll be a different candidate this time. Finally, there's another Bush family member ready to jump on the campaign circuit. Host Jeremy Wallace breaks it all down with a little inspiration from Paul McCartney, George Strait and Randy Rogers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's official: Derek Dooley is the latest Republican to jump into the race to eventually challenge incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff. The former University of Tennessee football coach joined the GOP primary and announced his campaign in a video that honored his late father, the legendary University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley. Republican strategist Brian Robinson, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and host Lisa Rayam agree: there's power in the Dooley name. But the endorsements are also rolling in for U.S. Rep. Mike Collins. Plus, Republican Janelle King sits on the State Election Board. Her husband, Kelvin King, is running for Secretary of State. Both are part of the Black Voices for Trump Coalition and have been critical of the current office and its handling of Georgia's elections. But King says she won’t surrender her position just because her husband is running, citing there’s no legal obligation for her to do so. If he wins, “that’s a different discussion,” she said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Governor Brian Kemp announced he would not run for U.S. Senate next year, he made it clear he didn’t want Georgia Republicans to fight in a messy primary. But his decision to bow out of the race may have opened the floodgates, as several Republicans with Senate aspirations have announced their candidacies. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali catch up on the fast-moving Republican primary to challenge Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff in 2026. Plus, Democrats mark the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by reintroducing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, we discuss the future of MARTA and we take a look at what’s next for the push to legalize gambling in Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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After a marathon session on Wednesday night, Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives are poised to pass a massive tax and spending bill which President Trump has said he wants to sign on July 4. On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed their version of the bill after a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance. The bill passed by the Senate is expected to add $3.3 trillion to the federal deficit, according to the Congressional Budget Office, while making steep cuts to Medicaid benefits to help pay for trillions of dollars in tax cuts. In Oregon, roughly 1 in 3 residents get their insurance through Medicaid. According to Oregon Health Authority’s Medicaid director Emma Sandoe, an estimated 100,000 to 200,000 Oregonians could lose their Medicaid benefits under the bill. On Wednesday, Gov. Tina Kotek and former Gov. John Kitzhaber, the architect of Oregon’s state Medicaid program, urged U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz of Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District to vote against the bill. Bentz is the sole Republican member of Oregon’s Congressional delegation and roughly 40% of the residents in his district are enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan. Democratic U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter of Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District is a pulmonary and critical care physician by training who testified against the bill on Capitol Hill and introduced amendments to it which were blocked by Republicans. She joins us to talk about the impacts of the Medicaid cuts for Oregonians and the new work and recertification requirements for Medicaid enrollees. “Think Out Loud” also made multiple attempts to request Rep. Bentz to participate in this conversation.
The U.S. Senate is nearing its self-imposed July Fourth deadline to vote on President Donald Trump's proposal of tax breaks and spending cuts. It's what he's calling the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.' Senators are on the floor in Washington and are expected to spend the entire day hearing amendments and voting. Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith joined Minnesota Now from Washington to explain.
As Republicans in the U.S. Senate work to pass President Donald Trump's budget bill, Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, from Missouri's 5th District, views its contents as dangerous for the health of Americans.
Coffee leaders in Oregon recently held a roundtable discussion with Democratic U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici to discuss how changes at the federal level are affecting the industry, according to Daily Coffee News. Leaders in the Portland area say they’re concerned about how a 10% tariff could affect already high coffee prices. Additionally, countries that produce coffee including Kenya, Ethiopia and Honduras have been hit by USAID cuts. Programs that operated with USAID funding have been shut down overnight, affecting farmers and supply chains. Emily Smith is a relationship representative for Hacea Coffee. Darrin Daniel is a consultant for coffee roasters and retailers and has more than two decades of experience as a green coffee buyer. Cassy Gleason is the co-owner of Buckman Coffee Factory and Marigold Coffee. They join us with more on how Oregon’s coffee industry is tied to international relations and what federal policies mean at the state level.
Democratic U.S. Senator Peter Welch recently came to Canada to try to mend fences, over what he sees as President Donald Trump's damaging tariffs and threats to make Canada the 51st state. The Vermont senator talks to Matt Galloway about the Canada-U.S. relationship — and military expert Christian Leuprecht digs into Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan for a defence deal with the EU, as a way to reduce Canada's reliance on the U.S.
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The new Older Adult Advocacy Center in Scranton is the first of its kind in the state. It’ll serve older adults who are victims of abuse or neglect in parts of Northeast Pennsylvania. The Public Utility Commission has announced a series of six public hearings in early June regarding Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania's proposed rate increase, which could rise more than 10-percent. A progressive Pennsylvania group is calling for Democratic U.S. Sen. John Fetterman to resign, over his “apparent inability” to perform his job amid recent reports about his mental health. Pennsylvania Indivisible’s Bucks County chapter says polling of their statewide membership shows more than 90% of their 16-thousand members agrees with the request. A man has been charged with providing alcohol to the 20-year-old who fell from the outfield stands at a Pittsburgh Pirates game on April 30. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. That's what happened during Tuesday’s Primary, in one Lancaster County township. Voters in Colerain Township approved a small-games-of-chance referendum. It was the fourth time township voters have taken on the issue since the 1990s. Lake Pleasant in northwestern Pennsylvania was created more than 1500 years ago when a glacier retreated and is home to rare plants and birds like osprey. The Allegheny Front’s Kara Holsopple recently joined a team working to reforest an area that was once mined, as part of an effort to restore hundreds of acres of mineland across the region. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig has announced her intent to seek the DFL endorsement for Tina Smith's senate seat after Smith decided not to run for reelection. Rep. Craig joins Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to tell you why she wants the job and what she will do if elected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Senate race in Georgia continues to take shape. On today's Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's weekend announcement that she won't run for Senate—while leaving the door open for a future run for governor. Meanwhile, Insurance Commissioner John King officially enters the race to challenge Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, pitching himself as a law-and-order conservative. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The end of a political era in Illinois is here. Five-term Democratic U.S. Senator and East St Louis native Dick Durbin has decided he will not be seeking re-election next year. Durbin spoke with Dave McKinney to break the news that is sure to set off a major contest to succeed him.
Democratic Oregon U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter traveled to El Salvador, along with three other Democratic Congressional representatives, to push for the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The Maryland resident was sent to El Salvador last month without a court hearing and despite a 2019 order from an immigration judge that barred his deportation. The Trump administration has accused Abrego Garcia of being a member of the El Salvadoran gang MS-13 and engaging in human trafficking. Last week, Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland traveled to El Salvador where he was eventually able to meet with Abrego Garcia. Rep. Dexter joins us to explain why she also decided to make a trip there, which she argues is less about Abrego Garcia’s particular case and more fundamentally about the constitutional right to due process. The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered the Trump administration to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return from detention, which it has refused to do.
Taxes and wars go hand in hand. And as much as our current partisan politics suggest otherwise, it wasn't a Democratic U.S. president that ushered in the income tax. It was a Republican president - Honest Abe! And later, it was during another Republican president's term that the income tax became permanent - William Taft. The irony of it is that the poor masses and the progressive middle class pushed for the income tax to get the rich to pay their fair share. Now, the poor and the middle American families seem to shoulder most of the income tax burden. In this interview, I discuss the following with my guest scholar: ►British taxes on American colonies - justified or not?►"No Taxation Without Representation"►Shays' Rebellion - America's first uprising against taxes►Hamilton's controversial plan for America's debt ►How the federal government paid for itself all those years before the income tax ►How the Civil War changed tariffs and taxes►Why the U.S. Supreme Court struck down income taxes►Why the masses pushed for an income tax amendment - did we do this to ourselves! ►How WWI and WWII affected tariffs and income taxes ►Capitalism and Correlation between lower taxes and higher economic activity and investment
Nearly two years before Election Day 2026, Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff held a rally in Atlanta over the weekend, promising his supporters that, “Georgia will bow to no king.” Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson both tell host Lisa Rayam, this will likely be an expensive and competitive Senate race. But their opinions differ on what kind of impression Ossof's event made. Plus, tort reform is headed to Governor Brian Kemp's desk, after passing both the state House and Senate. That's as the end of the 2025 Legislative Session nears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this day, we remember Congressman John Lewis, born on February 21, 1940. A champion for human rights, Lewis served as the Democratic U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his passing in 2020. As the dean of Georgia's congressional delegation and one of the “Big Six” leaders of the civil rights movement, his legacy is profound. Lewis was a founding member and later chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, leading sit-ins, Freedom Rides, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. His unwavering commitment to nonviolent protest led to multiple arrests and national respect. Lewis passed away in 2020 at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of courage, justice, and enduring hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Donald Trump's makeover of the federal government is going full steam. But he's doing it in a way that has gone around Congress — with one executive action after another. But soon, Trump will need congressional votes to pay for his immigration crackdown and to extend a series of tax breaks. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst will speak with Republican U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, from a northern Minnesota district, about the part he'll play in Washington. Later, a check-in with the top tax official in Minnesota as tax filing season approaches its second busiest filing weekend. Plus, a frank conversation with Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith about her decision to not run for reelection in 2026. Guests: U.S. Sen. Tina SmithU.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, MN-8Paul Marquart, commissioner at the Minnesota Department of RevenueSubscribe to the Politics Friday podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
Democratic U.S. Senator Tina Smith says she will not seek another term when the seat is up in 2026. And Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan says she intends to run for the seat Smith will vacate in the U.S. Senate. Those stories and more in today's evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
Some Head Start preschools in Pennsylvania are finding themselves in financial limbo, still unable to access their federal funding. Discontent with Democratic U.S. Senator John Fetterman is growing among some Pennsylvania voters. The Eagles and Chief meet on Sunday in the Super Bowl. Studies have shown the big game also coincides with a rise in cardiac events, including heart attacks.. More cases of Avian influenza have surfaced in commercial poultry flocks in several Central Pennsylvania counties. The U.S. Education Department is investigating potential civil rights violations at the University of Pennsylvania, one other university and a high school sports league that allowed transgender athletes to compete on women’s teams. OpenAI is scouring the country for sites to build a network of huge data centers to power its artificial intelligence technology -- and Pennsylvania is a possibility.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
State looks to refund, lower income taxes; Communities protest ICE immigraiton detention efforts; and why GALEO says they're unsdure if they'll support Georgia's Democratic U.S. Senators fir reelection after the pair's support of the Laken Riley Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MIRS catches up with John Patrick Yob, the head of the Republican Strategic National consulting firm. He talks about what to look out for ahead of Michigan Republicans' state convention on Feb. 21-22, where the chair of the '26 election cycle will be decided (4:37). Also, MIRS hosts a roundtable discussion with Democratic program director MoReno Taylor II, Oakland University political science professor David Dulio and Jimmy Greene, the former president of the ABC of Michigan. Together, they talk about Democratic U.S. Sen. Gary Peters' decision not to seek reelection in 2026. Also, what are the emotions of voters squeezed between two election cycles, and what is the state of Michigan legislative relationships in Lansing? (29:54).
Republican Cliff Bentz represents Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District in Congress. It’s the largest district in Oregon, and represents around two-thirds of the state. It encompasses the Owyhee Canyonlands, one of the state’s most-known but — as of yet — unprotected natural places. Conservationists and others, including Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, have called on President Joe Biden to create a national monument here but so far that hasn’t happened. Democratic Senator Ron Wyden has been working since 2019 on a bill to create a national monument on 1.1 million acres of land. The legislation was co-sponsored by Oregon’s other Democratic U.S. Senator, Jeff Merkley. The bill passed the Senate last year but died in the House. Bentz proposed his own version last fall, but says he’ll work with the senators on a new plan that can pass both chambers. We talk with Bentz about the way forward for Owyhee protection.
The first day of trial has concluded for the man accused of murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley; Georgia-based health agencies could see impacts if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services; and Georgia's Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has introduced legislation intended to help more veterans buy homes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John is joined by Claire McCaskill, former Democratic U.S. senator from Missouri, to discuss the fallout from the election and transition to Donald Trump's second White House term. McCaskill assesses Trump's first batch of cabinet and White House staff appointments, calling it a “mixed bag," with some picks mildly reassuring and others decidedly not; the practical and political challenges of mass deportation; the potential for (or inevitability of) friction between Trump and Elon Musk; and the internal debates and internecine finger-pointing now consuming the Democratic Party as it seeks to apportion blame for, interpret the meaning of, and find a way forward from the shellacking it suffered on Election Day. 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
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their last pitches to voters as campaigning enters its final hours. Harris will spend all of Monday in Pennsylvania, focusing on the state's 19 electoral votes. Trump is planning four rallies across three states, beginning in Raleigh, North Carolina, with further stops in Reading and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He will end his campaign with a late-night event in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ratings for key congressional races are shifting around with no clear party in the lead to win the House gavel. Meanwhile, the race for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas has intensified. Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred are making their final pitches to Texas voters in one of the nation's most expensive and closely watched Senate races. With polls showing this will be a close presidential election, security forces across the capital are on high alert. Two days before the election, workers were seen putting up additional security measures outside the White House and the vice president's official residence. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV
It's Thursday and that means it's time to catch up on politics with Stephanie Grace, editorial director and columnist for The Times Picayune/The Advocate. She tells us about Gov. Landry's upcoming special tax session and why he will be looking for Democratic support to pass some of his proposals. This weekend will see the launch of the first NOLA Mural Fest. The project is a collaboration between the Krewe of Red Beans and local artists as a way to uplift community voices, encourage support for the arts, and spur positive community changes. Devin De Wulf, founder of the Krewe of Red Beans, and artists and founders of this initiative, Bruna Patella and Madison Roy, tell us what to expect at this weekend's events. Troy Carter, (D-LA) the Democratic U.S. House member representing Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District is facing a challenge. Devin Davis, 27, is described as further to left. He leads the political operations team for the advocacy group, Voters Organized to Education, the same organization that helped get the state's public service commissioner, Davante Lewis, elected in 2022. If elected, he would also be the first openly LGBTQ representative from the South.Davis joins us to discuss his campaign, his political priorities and what he believes it will take to unseat the incumbent. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by [host]. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber; our contributing producers are Matt Bloom and Adam Vos; we receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!
The closely watched Maryland Senate race remains tight. Tens of millions of dollars continue to pour into the race as each candidate looks to hammer home their message with voters. Democratic candidate Angela Alsobrooks cites the danger of the race giving Republicans control of the U.S. Senate. Republican candidate Larry Hogan wants to convince voters he's a moderate who will pick country over party. Democratic candidate Angela Alsobrooks joined us to discuss where the race stands now and what she would bring to the role. Eyes are also on Virginia's 7th congressional district race, where Democrat Eugene Vindman and Republican Derrick Anderson are in a tight race for the seat to replace Abigail Spanberger, who is running for governor. The future of federal workers, abortion rights, and the economy are among the top issues in the race. Democratic candidate Eugene Vindman joined the show to make his pitch to voters.In D.C., the most intense political fight coming into November 5 is over a ballot initiative that would bring ranked choice voting and semi-open primaries to the District. Alex Koma of the Washington City Paper explained why Initiative 83 has become so divisive.Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donateSend us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/thepoliticshour
The U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, incumbent Elizabeth Warren debated GOP challenger John Deaton. Warren's Senate seat is up for grabs this election year and it's been 100 years since an incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator from Massachusetts lost to a Republican. Dan remarked on the upcoming debate last night.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!
Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Republican attorney John Deaton will debate Tuesday in eastern Mass. and Thursday in western Mass.
Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Lucas Kunce is facing the challenging task of upending Republican Sen. Josh Hawley in a state that's become GOP-dominated. Kunce is making a strong bid. He's been raising money at a feverish clip since entering the U.S. Senate race in 2023, and Hawley is taking Kunce's effort to oust him seriously, as seen with a flurry of negative television ads and confrontations.
From police officers to Red Cross volunteers to utility repair crews, Pennsylvania is rushing aid to hurricane-ravaged parts of the South. Democratic U.S. Senator Bob Casey and Republican challenger Dave McCormick have criticized each other's records during a debate. The two major-party candidates for state Attorney General have argued over their qualifications in their first debate. A Snyder County police chief has resigned -- after receiving a job offer in Delaware County. WITF's parent company has laid off two dozen employees -- a reduction of 10 percent of its workforce. Among the people let go are 11 members of the combined news team of WITF and LNP | Lancaster online. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fresh off his debate appearance, Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is trying to drum up support in predominately Republican parts of Pennsylvania. Deadlines for voters to get their mail-in ballots are coming up fast. The earlier you apply and return your ballot, the better. Thousands of ballots are already cast now that voting has officially begun in Pennsylvania. More and more money is flowing into political campaigns, from races for state judges and lawmakers to president, making elections in the U.S. among the world's most expensive. We have an explainer on tracking money in Pennsylvania's state and federal elections. The remains of nine more Native American children who died at a notorious government-run boarding school in Cumberland County over a century ago have been disinterred from a small Army cemetery and returned to families. The Republican challenger trying to flip the U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania says he'll press for U.S. military action in Mexico to target fentanyl trafficking networks. David McCormick and Democratic U.S. Senator Bob Casey are set to debate tonight. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Three people in a northeastern Pennsylvania county are suing to overturn a decision to prevent all four of its drop boxes for mail-in ballots from being deployed. Counties are starting to send out by-mail ballots and some voters are discovering a sticky situation. Humidity is causing some return envelopes to come pre-sealed. Fresh off last night's debate, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz is scheduled to visit York today. But, he will not be joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, as originally announced. Democratic U.S. Senator Bob Casey faces GOP contender Dave McCormick in their first debate tomorrow. The slim Democratic majority in the Senate is on the line this November. Two leaders of the now dissolved Beta Theta Pi fraternity at Penn State will serve jail time in the Centre County Correctional Facility. The sentencing comes seven years after the death of Timothy Piazza, in connection with an alcohol-fueled hazing initiation. The ports of Philadelphia and Baltimore are among those closed due to a strike by the union representing about 45,000 dockworkers. A new license plate is available to drivers who want to celebrate hunting and fishing and support outdoor programs for young people. The co-founders of a central Pennsylvania theater group saw a massive pile of food scraps and cow manure…and decided to write a musical about it. We preview a show that literally sings the praises of turning farm waste into renewable energy. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A closer look at Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin, the ex-CIA soybean farmer LARPing hot dog heiress who's running to represent us Michiganders.Discover more at Enjoyer.com/PodcastFollow James on X: @DownI75 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com
Minnesota's two Democratic U.S. senators say a colleague should resign following a federal corruption conviction.And at Day One of the Republican National Convention yesterday, former President Donald Trump named Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
Gov. Tim Walz is due to meet with President Joe Biden and other Democratic governors tomorrow. And new federal legislation co-sponsored by Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig aims to stop drug trafficking on social media.Those stories and more in today's evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister
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