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Join Jim and Greg for the Friday 3 Martini Lunch as they dig into Secretary of State Marco Rubio's brutal takedown of Marxist and far left political movements, President Trump's speech on Chinese efforts to influence and meddle in our elections, the dumpster fire of a Senate debate among Maine Democrats, and revelations about Eric Swalwell's buddy, Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego.First, they applaud Sec. Rubio's excellent speech contrasting the ugly, brutal, unimaginative reality of Marxism vs. the beauty, goodness, and ingenuity of free societies. Jim and Greg also welcomre this very clear denunciation of where the Democratic Party appears to be heading.Next, they tackle President Trump's speech detailing partially declassified intelligence on China's efforts to interfere in the 2020 elections, the U.S. intelligence community keeping this evidence from Trump and the public, how our election systems are vulnerable to mischief and more. Jim explains why he was deepy frustrated by the speech and why the documents don't seem to deliver what Trump suggested.Then, they get a kick out of the awful Democratic U.S. Senate debate in Maine Thursday night. The New York Times said the prominent candidates struggled mightily, and the gadfly candidates were even more bizarre. Jim and Greg go over some of their favorite moments.Finally, they react to a New York Post report on the sexual relationships Sen. Ruben Gallego had with staffers from other offices. Already reeling from his close connections to disgraced former California Rep. Eric Swalwell, this is more bad news for Gallego, who is pretty clear about his ambitions to run for president.Please visit our great sponsors:Noble GoldOwn the metal the future depends on with the help of Noble Gold. Visit https://NobleGoldInvestments.com/3ML  Download the free investor kit. No pressure. Just information.QuoMoney is on the line. Always say hello with QUO. Try QUO for FREE PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/3MLAG1Head to https://DrinkAG1.com/3ML and get a free AG1 Travel Case along with 7 free AG1 Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit when you sign up for your first AG1 subscription.  While supplies last.New episodes every weekday. 

Democratic U.S. Senator Threatened The HIgher Brass That Be of The Democratic Party By Stipulating That If They Do Not Support Israel Then He Will Leave The Democratic Party & Move Over To The Republican PartyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/super-advocate--3647657/support.

We're continuing to dig through the mountain of content we accumulated during the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi, and up next are the full remarks from Friday from Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico.Rep. Talarico, as you know, has inspired a full panic attack on the American right, whose only counter to his solid, steady, and strong messages of leadership and change have been juvenile name-calling and accusations of (gasp!) vegetarianism. Team Talarico has tripled the fundraising haul of opponent Ken Paxton over the second quarter of the year, and are full steam ahead for November, in the midst of the most exciting midterm election for Texas progressives in recent memory.Learn more about James Talarico and his run for the Senate at https://jamestalarico.com/.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how to support our ongoing work at ⁠https://progresstexas.org/⁠.

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager Scot Bertram is in for Jim for Thursday's 3 Martini Lunch. Today, Scot and Greg discuss Graham Platner exiting the Maine Senate race, the media's horrific performance on the Platner story, Bernie Sanders' other radical Senate hopeful in Michigan, and a pointless political controversy over coffee.First, they react to Platner's egotistical explanation for why he's being forced out of the Maine U.S. Senate race- it's the political establishment rather than his own mountain of scandals. Scot explains why he's suprised Platner withdrew so quickly, and they also discuss what impact a different Democrat will have on the race against GOP Sen. Susan Collins.Next, Scot and Greg skewer the media for their abysmal coverage of Platner. From the New York Times trying to discredit an earlier Platner accuser because she's a Republican to MSNOW admitting it only believes accusers who are Democrats to other lefties now pretending they were duped by Platner, it's been a total disgrace. And yet, they've likely learned nothing.Then, they shift to the Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Michigan, where Bernie-Sanders backed Abdul El-Sayed appears to lead Rep. Haley Stevens. But El-Sayed is also on the defensive about his call to abolish ICE, blaming Israel for virtually every problem in America, and lying about his medical background. Will any of it matter when voters go to the polls next month?Finally, they sigh as a Milwaukee coffee shop issues an apology for taking a photo with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz on Wednesday.Please visit our great sponsors:ZocDocYour health matters and taking care of yourself shouldn't be complicated. Find and book the right doctor with Zocdoc. Head to https://ZocDoc.com/3ML.New episodes every weekday. 

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #186 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-19:44: Sen.Debate/Platner OutThe Dear Leader Trump Sports Curse continues, this time he helped lead to the demise of the U.S. Men's Soccer team in the World Cup. Pat covers a bit of the debate between Abdul El Sayed and Haley Stevens for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat, and how Stevens represents establishment Democrats who count on corporate bribes while refusing to fight for the working class. And, Pat gives his reaction to progressive Graham Platner dropping-out of Maine's Senate race, and how corporate-establishment Democrats are using Platner's demise to sink the entire progressive movement. 19:45-48:40: Diop Harris II InterviewDiop Harris II joins the show to talk about his progressive campaign for Michigan's 4th Congressional District where MAGA Republican incumbent Bill Huizenga is running again. Diop and Pat talk about his campaign, his progressive roots, his work in progressive politics in Michigan & Washington D.C., and why he's better suited to face Huizenga than the other Democrats in the race. They cover ICE and immigration, farmers, data centers, Medicare For All, corporate corruption, and more. Visit: https://www.diop4mi.com/Diop Harris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diop4mi/Diop Harris on Twitter: https://x.com/Diop4MIDiop Harris on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diop4miFollow The Money: democracyisourpower.com48:41-52:53: Last CallIn the Last Call, a new AP Poll shows that a significant number of Jewish Americans oppose Israel's actions in Gaza.50:01-54:31: EndingClick here to vote on LOL Weekly Poll: Will A Candidate's Stance on Israel Play A Key Role in How You'll Vote in the August Primary?Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Obamacare premiums likely to surge again next year." By Nada Hassanein of Michigan Advance "Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim." By Kimberlee Kruesi and Meg Kinnard of AP "AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians." By Steve Peoples and Linley Sanders of AP "El-Sayed, Stevens trade pointed barbs in Democratic U.S. Senate debate." By Todd Spangler of The Detroit Free Press #podcast #progressives #Democrats #DemocraticSocialism #MAGA #Republicans #BillHuizenga #Michigan #Fascism #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorrution #CorporatePACS #GovernmentCorrutpion #AbdulElSayed #WorkingClass #Economy #Obamacare #DataCenters #AIPAC #EpsteinClass #WealthInequality #DiopHarris #Congress #GrahamPlatner #Donors #Israel #Trump #Authoritarianism #AI #Democracy #LeftofLansing

Astead Herndon, host and editorial director at Vox, talks about the state of the midterm elections, including the fallout in Maine after an ex-girlfriend accused Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of rape, a tight senate race in Michigan and more. Photo: BLUE HILL, MAINE - JUNE 9: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at his Primary Election event on June 9, 2026 in Blue Hill, Maine. Platner is the presumptive Democratic nominee and will face incumbent Sen. Collins (R-ME) for Maine's U.S. Senate seat in the general election. (Photo by CJ Gunther/Getty Images)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing immense pressure as his campaign enters a complete state of upheaval. Following a shocking first-hand account reported by Politico from Jenny Racicot detailing a 2021 sexual assault, a second explosive report has surfaced in the Washington Post.Platner's ex-girlfriend, Lyndsey Fifield, has come forward accusing him of a severe pattern of sexual abuse. As major donors pull funding and a growing coalition of top Democrats publicly call on him to drop out of the race immediately, does his campaign have any chance of survival? Watch the full breakdown of the allegations and what this means for the crucial Senate race.

Storms, storms, and more storms; the social media post heard around the world; Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner accused of sexual assault; Straight Talk with Corinne Straight on serial killers; USA knocked out of the World Cup.

Mallory McMorrow just suspended her campaign for the Democratic U.S. Senate primary here in Michigan, and the nation is watching. We break down why her run felt off from the start, how a messy CNN interview and a fuzzy message alienated both progressive and establishment voters, and why stepping aside now may actually protect her future options. Then Norris Howard and I get into what comes next: the party's clear preference for Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed's anti-establishment path, harm-reduction voting, generational splits, and why sit-outs (if they happen) from key voters no matter who wins could suddenly give Republican Mike Rogers a real lane. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download podcasts. 

The New York Congressional Democrats who were endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani did well last Tuesday night. Is that a good indicator of where the Democrats are headed? Or will the Democratic Party's U.S. Senate race in Michigan with progressive Abdul El-Sayed be a better measure of where the country is headed?The Week That Was host Saeed Khan discusses the matter with guests: freelancer and former Detroit News feature writer Jim McFarlin; seasoned attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; labor and community activist Barb Ingalls; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They also talk about the disastrous reflecting pool in Washington, the ongoing Middle East conflict, and some Schmucks of the Week, including CNN's Scott Jennings and GOP gubernatorial candidate John James, who shamelessly parrots President Trump's fraudulent 2020 election claims.

On today's Daily Detroit, we start with why District Detroit still looks like a sea of parking lots instead of the neighborhoods we were promised — and why that matters for the city's "front lawn" everyone in Michigan sees. We talk about our thoughts on this article in the Freep: https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2026/06/25/district-detroit-construction-slow-pace/90594507007/ Then we dig into the Democratic U.S. Senate primary: Haley Stevens, Mallory McMorrow, and Abdul El-Sayed, their strengths, their blind spots, and what a "change election" could mean for Michigan and Detroiters on the ground.  Along the way, we hit some lighter notes: summer lunches at old favorites like Tony V's, Checker Bar, and pho at Pho Lucky, plus a nod to Jobbie Nooner and a goodbye from the Pistons to Beef Stew. As always, follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get shows. 

n Hour 4 of this broadcast, The Charlie James Show on News/Talk 98.9 WORD analyzed a mix of high-stakes regional elections, shifting campaign media strategies, and controversial national figures. The hour began with an exclusive segment featuring South Carolina State Representative April Cromer, who joined the program to discuss strategic preparation for Tuesday's crucial state primary runoff elections. Cromer focused heavily on driving local voter turnout across the Upstate and highlighted the major conservative matchups on the ballot. Following this local analysis, James pivoted to national campaigns by breaking down the multi-million dollar ad blitz launched by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico in Texas. The show evaluated Talarico's new grocery-store-themed advertisement titled "Drowning," which targets inflation and rising grocery costs in an effort to court moderate voters and reset his image against Republican nominee Ken Paxton.The program then shifted focus to safety concerns and congressional ethics, analyzing a chaotic "teen takeover" event in Columbia, South Carolina, that disrupted local businesses and strained municipal law enforcement resources. This discussion led directly into a critique of Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, focusing on newly surfaced reports regarding alleged financial discrepancies and campaign fund management errors. The broadcast concluded with an analytical overview of government accountability, with James expressing deep skepticism that either Dr. Anthony Fauci or Representative Omar would ever face severe legal consequences for their controversial records. The segment wrapped up with a reflective look at the visual and symbolic history of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, drawing parallels between national monuments and the current state of American civic discourse.

In Hour 4 Segment 2 of the June 22 broadcast, The Charlie James Show detailed a multi-million dollar ad blitz launched by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico. The segment focused on how the campaign is attempting to pivot the high-stakes general election race against Republican nominee Ken Paxton. Charlie James evaluated the strategic timing of the ad buy, which rolled out across major Texas television markets.

Back again! This week on the show, the guys welcome Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Julian Beaudion for a wide-ranging conversation on his challenge to Senator Mike Rounds, the state of Democratic politics in South Dakota, education policy, Social Security, data centers, tribal consultation, and whether there's an opening for a different kind of leadership in Washington. We get into voter frustration, campaign strategy, and what it takes to compete statewide in one of the reddest states in the country.Plus, government reform advocate Joe Kirby returns to make the case for ranked-choice voting, open primaries, and ending expensive runoff elections. The crew debates election reform, turnout, and whether South Dakota is ready for a different system. And of course, they hit the Travis Ismay felony controversy, the latest twists in the Sioux Falls mayoral race, Don Jorgensen's surprise endorsement, and Joe's annual attempt to move the state capital out of Pierre.@DakotaTownHall@Jakeshoenbeck@MurdocJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday, Oregon Democratic U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski led a group of Democratic Senators to urge the National Science Foundation to stop its plans to dismantle a nearly $400 million ocean monitoring network. The Associated Press reported on the letter Sens. Merkley and Murkowski wrote to the NSF, which was signed by nine other U.S. Senators, including Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon and Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell of Washington. More than two dozen Democratic U.S. Representatives signed onto a separate letter, per the AP’s reporting, to warn against the “illegal decommissioning” of the Ocean Observatories Initiative.    The OOI is a network of 900 sensors anchored off Oregon, Washington, Alaska, North Carolina and in the North Atlantic. For more than a decade, the instruments have transmitted real-time data that has helped detect coastal flooding events, manage sustainable fisheries, track marine heat waves and more.  A memo from the NSF posted last month said the “major descoping” is already underway for the array of instruments managed by Oregon State University, with the removal of most of the rest of the network expected to be completed next summer.   Sen. Merkley joins us to discuss his and other Democratic lawmakers’ efforts to protect the OOI, along with other federal issues affecting his Oregon constituents.    

June 6, 2026; 7am: Last night, more than 500 Mainers joined a rally for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner in his first public event since The New York Times reported allegations of physical intimidation against him by ex-girlfriends. Platner has denied the claims, and his campaign has since announced that it raised more than $200K in the 24 hours since the report. MS NOW Congressional Reporter Kevin Frey, who was at the rally, joins “The Weekend” to share what Maine voters are saying. Then, Elana Schor, Senior Washington Editor at Semafor, and David Drucker, MS NOW Contributor, discuss primaries. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow 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.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids says she's hearing from Kansas residents who are struggling to make ends meet. In an interview with KCUR's Up To Date, Davids said President Trump went to war in Iran "without a clear strategy," and it's adding to the high cost of living.

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund welcomed Democratic U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon for a thoughtful discussion about her political career and her ongoing efforts to address addiction and recovery issues. Representative Scanlon shared her views, updates, and ideas on creating a more compassionate, effective, and supportive approach in the battle against addiction, while highlighting the importance of public policy, education, treatment access, and community support in helping individuals and families affected by substance use disorders.

Hosts Saeed Khan talks with guests, veteran lawyers Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar; labor and community activist Barb Ingalls; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she won't run for president in 2028; could she and Mike Duggan end up being university presidents in Michigan? The Democratic U.S. Senate race; will establishment Democrats back Abdul El-Sayed if he wins the primary? Why does Congresswoman Haley Stevens fudge answers about Israel and AIPAC? State Sen. Mallory McMorrow said her Jewish husband was the target of an antisemitic slur at the Michigan Democratic Convention; MAGA cannibalism in Texas brings victory to a Trump-backed candidate in a Senate primary; politicians and policymakers gather for the Mackinac Policy Conference, which bars journalist Charlie LeDuff; and Schmuck of the Week.

Democratic U.S. House candidate Sam Forstag hopes a Montana visit from AOC will help propel him to victory. Democratic Senate candidates are being walloped in the fundraising wars. And most of Jonathan Windy Boy's Senate colleagues want him gone.

Montana's primary elections are just a few days away, and candidates are vying to stand out in a packed race. In the final days, Democratic U.S. House hopeful Sam Forstag held a rally with Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, in the hopes of securing his party's nomination.

Democratic U.S. House candidate Sam Forstag hopes a Montana visit from AOC will help propel him to victory. Democratic Senate candidates are being walloped in the fundraising wars. And most of Jonathan Windy Boy's Senate colleagues want him gone.

On today's Daily Detroit, we start the week with a conversation with State Senator — and Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful — Mallory McMorrow. It's the third in our series of Democratic Senate candidate interviews, and we're focused squarely on what federal power could actually mean for Detroit, Metro Detroit, and Michigan. McMorrow talks about why she first Googled "how to run for office" after the 2016 election, and why she frames governing as a design challenge to build policy that improves people's lives. She talked about an approach to ieconomic development that feels less like "Lucy and the football" and more like real, ground‑up regional growth — including transit as economic development, and keeping young people from leaving the state. From there, the conversation moves to the auto industry and EVs, competition from China, and why she wants incentives that grow talent and clusters of jobs instead of focusing on chasing megaprojects. We also touch on affordability: gas prices, housing, childcare, and McMorrow's push to scale ideas like universal pre‑K, free school meals, more housing production, paid leave, and cracking down on scammy online ads. You'll also hear her vision on healthcare access, expanding Michigan's red flag law approach to the federal level, and supporting Detroit‑grown community violence intervention. And because this is Daily Detroit, they close with some city love — from classic Michigan license plates helping fix roads to her favorite spots around town.  We'll be at the Mackinac Policy Conference all week, so be sure to check your podcast feeds and inboxes for updates.  Constructive feedback as always: 313-789-3211 or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com. And make sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get shows. 

On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the podcast, we take a peek inside the latest round of fundraising by Iowa's gubernatorial candidates, one last debate in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, and the latest on a Western Iowa native's testimony about Jeffrey Epstein.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman.This episode was produced by Gazette social video producer Bailey Cichon.Read stories mentioned in this week's episode:(2:09) Ted Waitt said he found Epstein 'off-putting'; wasn't aware of wrongdoing by Maxwell(9:27) Zach Lahn tops Randy Feenstra in latest fundraising for Iowa Republican governor hopefuls(24:35) Zach Wahls, Josh Turek debate electability, policy in lead-up to primary(28:20) Opinion: Chuck Schumer looms over Iowa Democratic Senate primary

The Missouri Supreme Court ruled last week that the congressional maps lawmakers drew in 2025 to give Republicans a boost in this year's midterm elections will stay in effect. What could this mean for the political future of Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II?

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for May 18, 2026.The "electability" word is being used during the heated Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate primary race. It's a word being used by corporate-establishment Democratic Party officials, who also happen to support AIPAC's choice, Congresswoman Haley Stevens. Establishment types are freaking-out that progressive-populist candidate, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, is leading in the polls over Stevens and state Senator Mallory McMorrow. Those backing Stevens say she can win in Michigan, and she's the only one who can defeat the presumptive MAGA Republican nominee, "Florida" Mike Rogers, who lost against Elissa Slotkin in their 2024 Senate showdown. Pat Johnston explains why he doesn't fear "Florida" Mike, and neither should you this coming November... as long as Democrats pick the right person.Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Poll: Trump's Michigan approval plunges, undermining GOP hopes for key Senate Seat." BY Brad LaPlant of WLNS in Lansing "Clinton takes lead over Obama in national poll." By NBC News

Iowa environmental groups are suing the EPA over its decision to remove some Iowa waterways from the Impaired Waters List. Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Josh Turek and Zach Wahls had their second debate last night. And some voters aren't convinced Congressman Randy Feenstra is guaranteed to be the Republican candidate for governor.

National Review Senior Editor Charles C.W. Cooke, who also hosts the Charles C.W. Cooke Podcast, fills in for Jim on Wednesday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Charlie and Greg as they dig into the heinous allegations against Israel by New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristoff, Biden Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas regretting not acting sooner to secure the border, California  Democrat Xavier Becerra's pathetic plea for only a few tough questions from the media, and more.First, Charlie and Greg slam Kristof's column accusing Israel of horrific abuses against Palestinian prisoners, including claims involving trained dogs. They contrast those allegations with newly detailed reports documenting the brutal atrocities committed by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks on Israel.Next, they roll their eyes as former DHS Sec. Mayorkas admits the Biden administration should have acted sooner to control the border. But he still ultimately blames Congress and says he is very proud of the executive orders Biden issued in the summer of 2024 to reduce the chaos. Charlie shreds Mayorkas' argument and explains how the border crisis was intentional.Then, they laugh at California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra asking a reporter to limit the number of difficult questions. Charlie explains why the moment perfectly captures the modern left's expectations of media coverage.Finally, they react to the winner of the Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Nebraska planning to drop out of the race and endorse the "independent" candidate.Please visit our great sponsors:QuoMoney is on the line. Always say hello with QUO. Try QUO for FREE PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/3ml Mizzen&Main Right now, Mizzen&Main is offering our listeners 20% off your first purchase at https://MizzenandMain.com promo code 3ML20.Fast Growing Trees Better plants, better growing, and an extra 20% off with code MARTINI at https://FastGrowingTrees.com/Martini for a limited time; terms and conditions may apply.New episodes every weekday. 

From war news regarding Iran to people posting about their wish for harm to befall President Trump, all that and much more is dealt with on this broadcast. Here's a selection of stories from the first quarter hour: --A federal judge decried the position treatment of President Trump's alleged would-be assassin and actually apologized to him for restrictive confinement imposed by jail staff. --Judge Zia Faruqui, the far-left magistrate who apologized to President Trump's alleged assassin, is a Pakistani Muslim. --Democratic California Representative Ted Lieu posted "8647" on his "X" account on Sunday, mimicking the alleged threat to assassinate President Trump that former FBI Director James Comey was indicted for posting previously. --A 35 year old federal aviation employee based in New Hampshire stands accused of threatening to take out President Trump. --A woman was fired after expressing sadness that President Trump was not assassinated at the White House Correspondence Dinner last month. She's now making new videos complaining about being doxxed due to sudden national attention on her. --A West Virginia prosecutor dismissed charges against a librarian who allegedly tried to recruit assassins to target President Trump. --A Pennsylvania man who declared himself a Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful for 2028 was arrested by Secret Service agents after allegedly sending violent threats targeting President Trump and a senator's daughter. --House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has repeatedly attacked President Trump and his supporters with blunt condemnation of the president and his agenda.

From war news regarding Iran to people posting about their wish for harm to befall President Trump, all that and much more is dealt with on this broadcast. Here's a selection of stories from the first quarter hour: --A federal judge decried the position treatment of President Trump's alleged would-be assassin and actually apologized to him for restrictive confinement imposed by jail staff. --Judge Zia Faruqui, the far-left magistrate who apologized to President Trump's alleged assassin, is a Pakistani Muslim. --Democratic California Representative Ted Lieu posted "8647" on his "X" account on Sunday, mimicking the alleged threat to assassinate President Trump that former FBI Director James Comey was indicted for posting previously. --A 35 year old federal aviation employee based in New Hampshire stands accused of threatening to take out President Trump. --A woman was fired after expressing sadness that President Trump was not assassinated at the White House Correspondence Dinner last month. She's now making new videos complaining about being doxxed due to sudden national attention on her. --A West Virginia prosecutor dismissed charges against a librarian who allegedly tried to recruit assassins to target President Trump. --A Pennsylvania man who declared himself a Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful for 2028 was arrested by Secret Service agents after allegedly sending violent threats targeting President Trump and a senator's daughter. --House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has repeatedly attacked President Trump and his supporters with blunt condemnation of the president and his agenda.

MTPR is airing interviews with candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Victoria Traxler spoke with Michael Black Wolf, a Democrat running for U.S. Senate.

MTPR is airing interviews with candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Shaylee Ragar spoke with Michael Hummert, a Democrat running for U.S. Senate.

Welcome to Last Call, a look at the biggest stories Jim and Greg covered over the past week on the 3 Martini Lunch. This week they break down Nazi tattoo guy Graham Platner effectively clinching the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in Maine, the Justice Department's new charges against former FBI Director James Comey, and the […]

MTPR is airing interviews with candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Shaylee Ragar spoke with Alani Bankhead, a Democrat running for U.S. Senate.

Welcome to Last Call, a look at the biggest stories Jim and Greg covered over the past week on the 3 Martini Lunch.This week they break down Nazi tattoo guy Graham Platner effectively clinching the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in Maine, the Justice Department's new charges against former FBI Director James Comey, and the left's bizarre insistence that the would-be White House Correspondents Dinner shooter was not political despite his manifesto. Plus, they examine the latest twist in Al Gore's climate change charade.First, Jim and Greg break down Gov. Janet Mills dropping out of the Maine U.S. Senate race, a move that all but hands the nomination to Platner. They revisit the disturbing controversies tied to Platner and highlight how aggressively Mills had previously criticized him.Next, they react to a federal grand jury returning two felony indictments against Comey tied to his “8647” Instagram post last year. Comey now faces charges of threatening to kill President Trump and then distributing that threat through social media. Jim and Greg have no love for Comey, but they explain why this prosecution is likely to fail.Then, they focus on the would-be shooter and his manifesto. And Jim and Greg are stunned as Barack Obama and others on the left claim the motive was unknown long after the manifesto had already been released.Finally, they get a good laugh as former Vice President Al Gore, after decades of warning about the supposedly catastrophic effects of global warming, is now sounding the alarm in the opposite direction.Please visit our great sponsors:Fast Growing TreesBetter plants, better growing, and an extra 20% off with code MARTINI at https://FastGrowingTrees.com/Martini for a limited time; terms and conditions may apply.Noble GoldSchedule a free gold strategy session with Noble Gold. Visit https://NobleGoldInvestments.com/3ML to learn how to build lasting financial security.New episodes every weekday. 

Join Jim and Greg for the Thursday 3 Martini Lunch as they react to Nazi tattoo guy Graham Platner effectively clinching the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in Maine, a powerful new campaign ad from Los Angeles mayoral candiate Spencer Pratt, a possibile rift in the Trump administration over the war in Iran, and a strange new poll in the California governor's race.First, Jim and Greg break down Gov. Janet Mills dropping out of the Maine U.S. Senate race, a move that all but hands the nomination to Platner. They revisit the disturbing controversies tied to Platner and highlight how aggressively Mills had previously criticized him.Next, they applaud Pratt's new ad in the LA mayor's race. It establishes a stark contrast with failed incumbent Karen Bass, but can Bass be defeated in such a deep blue area.Then, they react to a report from The Atlantic suggesting that aides to Vice President JD Vance are concerned that Donald Trump may not be receiving accurate information from the Pentagon regarding the Iran conflict and the state of U.S. missile stockpiles.Finally, they tear apart a new poll on the California governor's race over it's bizarre descriptions of the candidates.Please visit our great sponsors:Pocket HoseFor a limited time, get two free gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and a thumb drive nozzle—when you buy the Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text MARTINI to 64000, message and data rates may apply.Fast Growing TreesBetter plants, better growing, and an extra 20% off with code MARTINI at https://FastGrowingTrees.com/Martini for a limited time; terms and conditions may apply.OneSkinTarget the visible signs of aging with OneSking's OS-01 Peptide.  For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code 3ML at https://Oneskin.co/3MLNew episodes every weekday. 

Join Jim and Greg for the Thursday 3 Martini Lunch as they react to Nazi tattoo guy Graham Platner effectively clinching the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in Maine, a powerful new ad from Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, a possible rift growing in the Trump administration over the war in Iran, and a weird […]

Join Jim and Greg for the Wednesday 3 Martini Lunch as they break down the Justice Department's new charges against former FBI Director James Comey, how the Trump blockade is crippling Iran's economy, and the eye-opening deleted tweets from a leading Democratic U.S. Senate candidate. Plus, they examine the latest twist in Al Gore's climate change charade.First, they react to a federal grand jury returning two felony indictments against Comey tied to his “8647” Instagram post last year. Comey now faces charges of threatening to kill President Trump and then distributing that threat through social media. Jim and Greg have no love for Comey, but they explain why this prosecution is likely to fail.Next, they examine the devastating impact the war and the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are having on Iran's economy: soaring inflation, widespread job losses, and an oil industry in crisis. But will this create enough pressure for meaningful change inside Iran?Then, they shake their heads at some of the now-deleted social media posts from Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow, including her comments about the auto industry, the death of a conservative U.S. Supreme Court justice, and the future of the United States.Finally, they get a good laugh as former Vice President Al Gore, after decades of warning about the supposedly catastrophic effects of global warming, is now sounding the alarm in the opposite direction.Please visit our great sponsors:Pocket HoseFor a limited time, get two free gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and a thumb drive nozzle—when you buy the Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text MARTINI to 64000, message and data rates may apply.Noble GoldSchedule a free gold strategy session with Noble Gold. Visit https://NobleGoldInvestments.com/3ML to learn how to build lasting financial security.OneSkinTarget the visible signs of aging with OneSking's OS-01 Peptide.  For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code 3ML at https://Oneskin.co/3MLNew episodes every weekday. 

Join Jim and Greg for the Wednesday 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss the Justice Department's new charges against former FBI Director James Comey, how the Trump blockade is crippling Iran's economy, and the eye-opening tweets a top Democratic U.S. Senate candidate tried to delete. Plus, a major shift in Al Gore's climate change charade. […]

On the April 27 edition: Weekend rain helped only a little in the fight to contain South Georgia wildfires; applications open for projects funded by opioid settlement money; and the race among Republicans vying to take on Georgia's incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is heating up.

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for April 17, 2026.We've got some big Democratic Party Primary races coming up in August that'll give America a good idea of where Michigan wants to go. We've got the crucial Democratic U.S. Senate primary where the progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is leading the two other establishment candidates. And we've got progressive working class activist, community-fighter, and pro-democracy congressional candidate William Lawrence, who's running against an establishment party candidate for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, currently being held by the weak MAGA Republican Tom Barrett.Pat Johnston explains how that race, and others like it, can help point the Democratic Party towards a real Democratic social and economic change for the working class. That's why the primaries are just as important as the general election this year. To hear the complete interview with William Lawrence, visit:https://audioboom.com/posts/8890669-mi-progressive-william-lawrence-for-congress-trump-s-failing-economy-new-mi-senate-pollOr: https://youtu.be/Ltp-amaaHa4?si=8bXB785Bf3RafFvhVisit William Lawrence's CampaignVisit William Lawrence on InstagramVisit William Lawrence on FacebookPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join

On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week, Iowa's Democratic U.S. Senate primary starts to warm up, a reminder that there is still a Republican U.S. Senate primary, and a national forecaster thinks Iowa's gubernatorial election is Cooking (pause for laughs).This episode was hosted by Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the articles mentioned in this episode:2:30 Elections forecaster shifts Iowa's governor race to ‘toss up'https://www.thegazette.com/news/elections/elections-forecaster-shifts-iowa-s-governor-race-to-toss-up/article_13789c84-81a1-4db8-a189-34c38252adee.html15:22 Iowa Democrats Josh Turek, Zach Wahls clash over Schumer, outside moneyhttps://www.thegazette.com/news/elections/turek-wahls-clash-over-schumer-outside-money-in-iowa-senate-race/article_1182a970-55af-4774-995f-6950202ae7a9.htmlThe plot is thickening in Iowa's Democratic Senate primaryhttps://www.thegazette.com/opinion/columnists/the-plot-is-thickening-in-iowa-s-democratic-senate-primary/article_8668d2cc-5d29-4a90-a6ff-15539db44f50.html29:45 GOP U.S. Senate hopeful Jim Carlin joins state candidates to campaign in Scott Countyhttps://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_533f18ec-376c-4c59-a3e5-c2fc8ea2df18.htmlThis episode was produced by Gazette social video producer Bailey Cichon.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a controversial endorsement claim in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Illinois.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a withdrawn endorsement in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary.

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This week's Substack LIVE conversation with Chris Cillizza is a dive explainer on what happened in the Texas primary elections. Here's what Chris and Matt discuss:— Texas primary election results 2026: James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, while John Cornyn and Ken Paxton head to a brutal May 26 runoff— Republican civil war ahead: $100M+ already spent, more bloodletting coming — is Paxton the nightmare nominee for GOP, or can Cornyn pull off the comeback with Trump help?— A big trend? Democrats chose unity over combativeness: Talarico's faith-rooted, optimistic style wins big after his Stephen Colbert boost — could this signal a national Democratic shift away from Trump-style fighting?— Key insights on 2026 midterms: Incumbent losses (Rep. Dan Crenshaw), Rep. Chip Roy's runoff trouble, broader Senate map implications, and why Donald Trump is probably enjoying himself right now.— Whether North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's 90+ showing in the Democratic primaries suggests this Senate seat is about to flip Democratic— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC

President Donald Trump's Board of Peace is convening amid doubts about this approach to diplomacy. Muslim and Arab countries, hoping to influence Gaza's path forward, have signed on. Western democracies, wary of further weakening international institutions, are staying away. Also: today's stories, including how refugees in Minnesota are challenging the Trump administration; a look at some Democratic U.S. governors emerging as top contenders for their party's 2028 presidential nomination; and how India wants to shape the AI era – not just service it. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify Wednesday in a civil case about kids and social media. Zuckerberg denies allegations that Instagram is designed to be addictive and that kids are not protected. Jo Ling Kent explains what to know about the landmark trial. "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS again on Tuesday, claiming the network's lawyers told him to drop an interview with Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico and cited the FCC's equal-time rule. In a statement, CBS said the show "was not prohibited by CBS from broadcasting the interview with Rep. James Talarico. The show was provided legal guidance that the broadcast could trigger the FCC equal-time rule for two other candidates," and "The Late Show decided to present the interview through its YouTube channel rather than potentially providing the equal-time options." There are new developments in the major media merger battle over Warner Bros Discovery. In December, Warner Bros agreed to a $83 billion deal with Netflix - rejecting a $108 billion bid from Paramount Skydance. But on Tuesday, Netflix agreed to give Warner Bros. one week to reopen negotiations with Paramount. The prosecution in the trial of Colin Gray, whose son is accused of opening fire at Apalachee High School in 2024, called 23 witnesses on Tuesday - many of them children who survived the shooting. The students testified they are still suffering, both physically and mentally, after the deadly shooting. Skyler Henry reports. U.S. curler Korey Dropkin, who won a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, defended Canadian curler Marc Kennedy amid cheating accusations at the Games, saying he's "one of the greatest curlers of all time and plays by the rules." Dropkin also opened up about sharing his love for the sport and its popularity during the Winter Games. Arielle Kebbel talks to "CBS Mornings" about combining her passions for acting and the outdoors to star in "Marshals." The series is a spinoff of "Yellowstone" and Kebell says she was a big fan of the show. "Sinners" star Delroy Lindo speaks to "CBS Mornings" about being nominated for his first Oscar, saying "it's special. It is a big deal." He also admits he wasn't watching the nominations and explains how he found out. The Olympic sport ski mountaineering is making its debut at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. Ski mountaineering combines uphill climbing and downhill skiing on challenging terrain. Rob Marciano reports. 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

Steve discusses Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico's blasphemous comments using scripture to justify baby murder and says those who know what time it is (and especially their political candidates) must be more confrontational. Then Virginia delegate Nick Freitas joins the program to share his front-row view on what happens when a Democrat runs as a moderate, wins, and then sprints to the Left. In Hour Two, writer and podcaster Jon Harris joins the show to play Fake News or Not on the issue of the ongoing schism on the Right over Israel. Finally Pop Culture Tuesday reacts to Jelly Roll's speech at the Grammys. 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 MASA CHIPS: https://www.masachips.com/pages/deace use promo code DEACE BEAM: https://shopbeam.com/products/sleep-powder?discount=steve&variant=40436356710455&selling_plan=787415095&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_campaign=steve and use code STEVE at checkout KEKSI: https://www.keksi.com/ use promo code DEACE15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John welcomes former Democratic U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill back to the show to discuss the execution-style shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and its political and cultural fallout. 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