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Senator Dick Durbin is the second highest-ranking senator in the U.S. Senate, serving as the Senate Majority Whip, and representing the state of Illinois since 1997. Senator Dick Durbin talks:-On retirement "I've seen some sorry situations, I won't go into names about specific individuals, but some stuck around too long"-President Biden's cancer and his mental state during his Presidency "Did I realise he was aging, about my age, 2-3 years older, I could see it but I never once ran into a situation where I thought 'uh oh, he's in trouble' until that debate" -Career politician and the effect it has on their constitutions -Did he know about President Biden's ailing health during his Presidency-Terrorist threats and the Hunt for Osama Bin Laden-The Israeli / Hamas war-Tariffs and the US Dollar globally To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here
How important are independent pet stores to our community? In this episode, Teresa Miller, president of IndiePet and owner of Treats Unleashed, discusses the vital role of local pet retailers in building community connections. She shares insights into the challenges these stores face, including e-commerce competition and inflation, while highlighting how they can remain competitive through innovation and customer service. Teresa explains how IndiePet acts as a bridge between retailers and manufacturers to create sustainable industry growth. She also touches on the growing trend of cat ownership and the importance of fostering partnerships between independent pet businesses. Main Topics: The Role of IndiePet – Supporting independent pet stores and their impact on the pet industry. Challenges in the Pet Industry – Inflation, e-commerce competition, and shifting consumer trends. Community Engagement – How local pet stores foster relationships and support pet parents. Retail Trends & Innovations – Exclusive products, pet product rotations, and service expansions. Partnerships with Pet Businesses – How pet sitters, trainers, and groomers can collaborate with retailers. Main takeaway: “Neighborhood pet stores are more than just retailers; they're gathering places where pet owners connect, learn, and support each other.” In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to feel disconnected, but independent pet stores, pet sitters, and dog walkers play a vital role in bringing pet lovers together. These businesses aren't just about products and services—they help foster relationships, educate pet parents, and create a support system for those who want the best for their pets. As pet sitters and dog walkers, we have a unique opportunity to be connectors in our communities. We're the trusted professionals who see pet parents daily, hear their concerns, and can introduce them to local pet stores, trainers, and groomers who align with their needs. We can help pet owners find the best products, discover community events, and connect with like-minded pet lovers who share their values. From breed meet-ups and pet adoption events to sharing tips on the best local pet-friendly spots, we have the power to shape a thriving pet community. By partnering with independent pet stores, we strengthen these essential small businesses and create a network that benefits pets and their families. About our guest: Teresa Miller is the owner of Treats Unleashed, a chain of independent pet stores with 19 locations between St. Louis and Kansas City, with more on the way. She began her career in the banking industry before transitioning to a tech startup in New York City. In 2002, she founded Treats Unleashed, which has grown organically into a trusted resource for high-quality pet products, customer education, and community partnerships. Beyond building her business, Teresa is deeply involved in her local community, volunteering with the Bi-State Pet Food Pantry to help provide pet food to owners in need. She is also a strong advocate for women-led businesses, actively supporting Mastermind programming for early-stage women entrepreneurs. On a national level, Teresa collaborates with the National Retail Federation (NRF) as an advocate for small retail businesses. Most recently, she worked with NRF to support the Credit Card Competition Act, introduced by Senators Roger Marshall and Dick Durbin in 2022, aimed at increasing competition and reducing swipe fees for businesses. As the president of IndiePet, a trade association dedicated to supporting independent pet retailers, she continues to champion small pet businesses, fostering connections between retailers and manufacturers to ensure industry growth and sustainability. Links: https://indiepet.org https://www.facebook.com/IndiePetAssociation https://www.instagram.com/indiepetassociation/ https://www.neighborhoodpetstoreday.com Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts! Check out ProTrainings Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off
On the fifty-ninth episode of the Constitutionalist, Ben and Matthew discuss Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 7 of Alexis De Tocqueville's "Democracy in America" on the omnipotence of the majority. They discuss Tocqueville's warnings of the detrimental effects of democracy on the citizen. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast co-hosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.
As the field of candidates to replace Dick Durbin in the U.S. Senate, we've put together the manual on what it will take to win that seat. In this episode, Lissa & Thom welcome back professor Robin Johnson of Monmouth College. Robin is the first call anyone should make if you want to really understand voters in the midwest -- especially downstate Illinois. This discussion hits on Illinois' national perspective, the source of the widening political divide, the changing nature of political engagement among younger voters, and much more. Welcome to our 300-level course: How To Be Illinois' Next Senator.
In this 15 minute podcast: -Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois announces his retirement, ending a 44-year congressional career and removing a major obstacle to congressional term limits. -The South Carolina State Senate is poised to vote on a resolution supporting a Term Limits Convention—potentially making it the 12th state to do so. -Economist Dr. Randall Holcomb presents a new argument linking term limits to the preservation of the rule of law by preventing power entrenchment. -The podcast highlights the corruption case of Senator Bob Menendez as a cautionary tale of how long tenures can erode character and foster abuse. -Brief commentary dismisses Trump's “third term” jokes, emphasizing the ongoing momentum of the term limits movement as a serious and growing effort. Stay up to date on the latest Term Limits news! Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can shop for hats, t-shirts, bumper stickers, and more at http://termlimits.com/store Has your local state Representative or Senator committed themselves to defend Term Limits? See if they are listed, and if not, ask them to sign the pledge at http://termlimits.com/pledge Help U.S. Term Limits fight to place TERM LIMITS on all members of Congress by donating at http://termlimits.com/donate. We will not stop until TERM LIMITS is enacted on ALL members of Congress, NOT JUST THE PRESIDENT!! To check on the status of the Term Limits movement in your state, go to http://termlimits.com/TakeAction
Ben and Dr D get biblical. Well, they talk about the new pope. Or more specifically—is he from Chicago or Dolton or Holland, Michigan? Also, since when did Chicagoans get so religious? Fran Spielman asks Mayor Johnson the tough question: Did you lose weight by dieting or taking diet pills? And the Real ID. Is it real or fake? Finally, the update on the senate race. Who's in? Who's sitting on the fence? And what activities did Dick Durbin do in high school?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On the fifty-eighth episode, Shane, Matthew, and Ben are joined by William B. Allen, Professor Emeritus of Political Philosophy at Michigan State University, to discuss Montesquieu's political philosophy and its influence on the American Founding and eighteenth-century British politics. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew K. Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast discussing U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) announcing that he’ll be running for the senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin. The Rascals break down the […]
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about his decision to run for the senate seat that will be vacated by Senator Dick Durbin. Congressman Krishnamoorthi explains why he’s running, the importance of pushing back against President Trump and Elon Musk, his track record of standing up to bullies, and if he was surprised that Governor […]
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast discussing U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) announcing that he’ll be running for the senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin. The Rascals break down the […]
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast discussing U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) announcing that he’ll be running for the senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin. The Rascals break down the […]
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about his decision to run for the senate seat that will be vacated by Senator Dick Durbin. Congressman Krishnamoorthi explains why he’s running, the importance of pushing back against President Trump and Elon Musk, his track record of standing up to bullies, and if he was surprised that Governor […]
Whether these senior elected Democrat leaders leave office or not, charges are pending against political wrongdoers nationwide. Chuck Schumer had best plan his own exit like Senator Dick Durbin. Even though the United States has imperfections, the world is lining up with the United States, not China, not Russia. The "nervous ninnies" are spooking the stock market from taking off. Trump is in Rome to honor the passing of Pope Francis, to help the Cardinals pick a more conservative, less progressive successor Pope, in the Conclave after the funeral. National Security Director Tulsi Gabbard is sending criminal referrals to the Justice Department. A complete 'shakedown' of the Democratic Party is underway, both internally between themselves, and externally. Tariff deals with Donald Trump is part of 200+ deals that have been underway between our Administration and foreign nations. A NEW ECONOMY is being orchestrated with nations around the world. This will explode our economy soon! Foreign nations of the world are aligning with the USA, not China, not Russia. They still trust the USA!WMXI Episode 162: Hammer Dropping on Elected Democrats – Charges PendingOriginally Aired on WMXI Radio on Friday, April 25, 2025Special thanks to the following source(s) for the image(s) used in this content: The Fallible Man LLC➡️ Join the Conversation: https://GeneValentino.com➡️ WMXI Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NewsRadio981➡️ More WMXI Interviews: https://genevalentino.com/wmxi-interviews/➡️ More GrassRoots TruthCast Episodes: https://genevalentino.com/grassroots-truthcast-with-gene-valentino/➡️ More Broadcasts with Gene as the Guest: https://genevalentino.com/america-beyond-the-noise/ ➡️ More About Gene Valentino: https://genevalentino.com/about-gene-valentino/
Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the amount that President Trump appears on television answering questions from the press, Trump’s meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the race to replace Senator Dick Durbin, if Governor Pritzker will run for president, and who will likely emerge as a candidate […]
Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the amount that President Trump appears on television answering questions from the press, Trump’s meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the race to replace Senator Dick Durbin, if Governor Pritzker will run for president, and who will likely emerge as a candidate […]
Discovery in the Abrego Garcia case resumes after Judge Xinis denies the trump administration an additional extensionEd Martin's nomination as United States Attorney for the District of Columbia is teetering on the brink after Senator Dick Durbin says that the Senate is not going to move forward with it.Department of Justice civil rights attorneys leave in droves as the administration guts programs for crime victimsPam Bondi rescinds Biden-era protections preventing the Justice Department from spying on journalists.Plus listener questions…Questions for the pod? Questions from Listeners Follow AG Substack|MuellershewroteBlueSky|@muellershewroteAndrew McCabe isn't on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P
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The Democrat Party is undergoing a dramatic transformation before our eyes. With the 2024 election losses still fresh, the old leadership—Biden, Pelosi, Schumer, and Durbin—is facing a powerful insurgency from a radical new Left. From AOC and the Squad to activist figures like David Hogg, a new generation is rising—and the establishment is terrified. Victor Davis Hanson explores what this youth-driven movement means for the future of American politics on today's edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” “ We're watching a metamorphosis of the Democratic Party that is out of power. The old guard: Nancy Pelosi, Joe Biden, Chuck Schumer, Dick Durbin—that old guard did not deliver the 2024 election. “ The Republicans are not afraid. They're not afraid of the squad and the Jacobins and this new cohort, the David Hoggs of the world. But you know who's terrified of them? Dick Durbin, Nancy Pelosi, and Chuck Schumer, because they don't know how to handle them.”
Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/29/25): On this edition, veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with an analysis of how Sen. Dick Durbin announcing he won’t run for reelection will shuffle the deck in Illinois politics and what Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s […]
Last week, Sen. Dick Durbin announced that he will not seek reelection in 2026, after more than four decades in Congress. Executive producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran discuss Durbin's reasons for ending his long political career and which names are likely to emerge as successors. Plus, we break down upcoming changes to Chicago's library cards and hear from new City Cast Chicago neighbors. Good News: The Portal in Woodlawn and CatJam in Avondale. Want
House Republicans have a new, patriotic deadline for their bill enacting President Donald Trump's domestic legislative agenda: the Fourth of July. Can they make that happen? Plus, Sen. Brian Schatz's strategy as he hopes to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin as Senate Democratic whip. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the possibility of disgraced former governor Rod Blagojevich running for Dick Durbin’s Senate seat, Gov. Pritzker’s speech in New Hampshire over the weekend, and his thoughts on Gov. Pritzker and Sen. Duckworth already endorsing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for Durbin’s seat.
Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the possibility of disgraced former governor Rod Blagojevich running for Dick Durbin’s Senate seat, Gov. Pritzker’s speech in New Hampshire over the weekend, and his thoughts on Gov. Pritzker and Sen. Duckworth already endorsing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for Durbin’s seat.
Lawfare Against President Trump: Discussion on the legal challenges faced by President Trump and his administration. Four recent lawsuits against Trump were highlighted, focusing on election integrity, sanctuary cities, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies. The hosts argue that these lawsuits are part of a coordinated effort by Democrats to obstruct Trump's agenda. Transgender Issues in Sports: Martina Navratilova's criticism of Nike for funding transgender athlete research. The hosts discuss the broader implications of allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, emphasizing the physical advantages of male athletes. Democratic Party's Internal Struggles: CNN's report on declining confidence in Democratic leaders, particularly Chuck Schumer. The discussion includes the potential rise of more radical figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Mention of Dick Durbin's decision not to seek re-election and its implications. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict #justicecorrupted #UnwokeHowtoDefeatCulturalMarxisminAmericaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Republican governors are pursuing waivers from the Agriculture Department to disallow purchases of candy, soft drinks, and other sweets via the SNAP food-assistance program. Is this commonsense government or burdensome nannyism? Plus, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin won't seek re-election in 2026, creating a Democratic primary in a blue state that could drift further left. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-Rob Carson launches into a comedic monologue about Senator Dick Durbin, using puns around his name to critique his political legacy. -A major theme of the hour is the concept of the "liberal Karen" — a term Carson uses to describe overzealous, progressive, white female activists influencing politics, education, and social discourse. -Carson and guest favorite Tony Kinnett of The Daily Signal slam leftist judges, particularly those who protect criminal illegal immigrants or dismiss crimes for ideological reasons. Today's podcast is sponsored by : BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirementsavings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on theshow, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern TimeMonday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (www.patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcastlineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 dayfree trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more?Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media: • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB • X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
80 year-old Senator Dick Durbin announces retirement, while 80 year-old Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky reportedly will also soon be stepping down. Chicago Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis and DePaul University president called to testify before Congress. Reset breaks down those stories and more in the Weekly News Recap. This week's roundtable includes WBEZ senior editor of government and politics Angela Rozas O'Toole, Political Correspondent for Fox 32 Paris Schutz, and Government and politics reporter for Crain's Chicago Business Justin Laurence. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
Ben and Dr D hop on the bus, Gus with all of the news you need to hear including…Mayor Johnson takes a swipe at Mayor Rahm. What took you so long? And Senator Durbin pulls a classic Illinois hand off. Essentially anointing Juliana Stratton as his running mate. Meaning Raja and Robyn and Robert and (lotsa R here) and Lauren and all the other ambitious electeds have to decide. Do I still dare to run? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sen. Dick Durbin's retirement announcement has begun what could be a massive generational shift in Illinois politics. Crain's political columnist Greg Hinz discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Despite strong start to 2025, banks cast wary eye as tariff threats loom, American Bar Association cuts 300 jobs after Justice Department pulls grant funding, Oak Brook investor seizing shuttered Northbrook Crowne Plaza hotel and Bears confront their Soldier Field landlord as they scope out Arlington Park move.
On this week's episode of Navigating Trump 2.0, host John Stolnis is joined by CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody to discuss the latest developments on the war in Ukraine and the difficulty President Trump is having getting a peace deal done. Also, what is the White House's media strategy in the wake of President Trump agreeing to an interview with SignalGate reporter Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic? And the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, Dick Durbin, announces he's not running for re-election, as tensions rise inside the DNC. Who is the party's leader in the clubhouse, right now, for the party's nomination for 2028?
The Trump administration is putting pressure on Ukraine to accept a U.S.-backed peace plan with Russia that closely aligns with Moscow's goals in the three-year war. The deal calls for freezing the battle lines that exist today — essentially forcing Ukraine to cede a vast swath of its eastern territory to Russian control. The U.S. also wants Ukraine to recognize the Crimean Peninsula, which Moscow illegally annexed in 2014, as Russian territory, and give up its goal of joining NATO. Vice President J.D. Vance said Wednesday that the U.S. would 'walk away' from negotiations if the two countries refused to accept the administration's terms. Matt Duss, executive vice president at the Center for International Policy and a former adviser to Vermont Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, breaks down why the Trump administration wants to strong-arm Ukraine over Russia and what it says about President Trump's views on power.And in headlines: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tried to ease fears over the administration's trade war with China, Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin announced plans to retire at the end of his term, and more Democratic members of Congress traveled to El Salvador to highlight Trump's threats to due process.Show Notes:Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday
SEASON 3 EPISODE 120: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: We’ve all known it would come to this; we’ve all WARNED it would come to this; we’ve all PREDICTED they’d try to ease the knife in slowly, they’d take the boiling frog route, and here it comes. It’s in every piece of political science fiction from "1984" to "Brazil" to "V For Vendetta." And it is now real: if everything Trump does deserves criticism and gets criticism there is only one thing for Trump and his gang to do: prosecute criticism of Trump and claim those WHO criticize him are aiding and abetting terrorists. The ultimate Thought Crime was given voice by no less a figure than Trump's Counterterrorism Director, who, since Trump found the worst possible person to do each job (and bin Laden is dead) is Sebastian Gorka. The threat is connected to the push to send not just immigrants to rot in a For-Profit El Salvador Rendition Center, but American citizens too, especially those who standup to Trump's attempt to purge Hispanics from this country. Axios reports that one of the other potential new Orwellian crimes would be advising detainees of their rights. If that's not directed at AOC I don't know what could be. B-Block (25:20) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Derrick Van Orden attacks Wisconsin's governor because Van Orden thinks Milwaukee kids are stupid - and he misspells the word "how" in his post. Brian Kilmeade's Hegseth spoiler alert: he calls him "former secretary." And we are all very proud here that one of 'our own' has reduced Bill Maher to graffiti. Further details on "My Dinner With Adolf." C-Block (37:45) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: I had literally forgotten - until I literally worked through the neighborhood - that I made my Broadway singing and dancing debut seven years ago. I mean literally, on stage, during an actual Broadway show. If it made that much of an impression on me, imagine how bored the audience was! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're breaking down the wildest political meltdowns, from Rashida Tlaib's latest rant to a Florida rep losing it. We're talking campus insanity at Yale, DEI coverups at the Mayo Clinic, and why Elon Musk is suddenly worried about the birth rate. Pete Hegseth becomes the unexpected center of political drama, JD Vance jumps to his defense, and Scott Bessent throws down with Elon over America First priorities. Plus, we're celebrating new moms, calling out hypocrites (hi, AOC!), and laughing through the latest race-baiting nonsense on MSNBC. From Michelle Obama's podcast chatter to Shapiro vs. Zelensky, this episode is packed with fire.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!AURA is your shield--so you stay protected, no matter who's watching. Visit our sponsor AURA at https://Aura.com/Chicks to start your 14-day FREE trial today.This spring, get up to 50% off select plants at Fast Growing Trees, plus an extra 15% off your first purchase with code CHICKS at https://Fastgrowingtrees.com/ChicksTake back your child's education with Freedom Project Academy!Visit https://Freedomforschool.com and save 15% off all courses with code CHICKS15.JOIN the Ruff Greens 90-Day Challenge. Get your FREE jumpstart bag, just cover shipping, at https://RuffChicks.com using code CHICKS.Give Mom the essentials and more for the perfect at-home spa from Taylor Soapworks. Visit https://taylorsoapworks.com and use code: CHICKS for 20% off non-sale items at checkout.
The second-highest ranking Democrat in the Senate, Dick Durbin, has just announced that he's seen enough, and he is done! The 80-year-old senator from Illinois will not be seeking reelection in 2026. In this episode, I will show you exactly what's going on behind the scenes and why Durbin's retirement is just the beginning of the rats fleeing the sinking ship of the imploding Democrat Party.--Stay ahead of the spin. Go to https://ground.news/steve to cut through media bias and see the full picture. Use my link to get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage plan.*The content presented by sponsors may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, Turley Talks may receive a small commission.*Leave a message for Steve! Call now! 717-844-5984Highlights:"Durbin's retirement is an admission that the Democrats aren't taking back the Senate any time soon. This is an inconvenient truth that the legacy media has been avoiding at all costs.”“We're seeing the rise of a third Democrat civil war, and that is a civil war surrounding the divisive nature of wokeness.”“NOTUS is reporting that Democrat leadership is calling on Hogg to abandon his plan to spend millions to primary Democrats, or they are threatening to do everything they can to oust him.”Timestamps: [03:26] Senator Dick Durbin's retirement and what it signals for Democrats in the future[05:08] The progressive wing of the Democrat Party wants Upchuck Schumer gone[06:07] The three civil wars happening inside the Democratic Party[09:51] The feud between David Hogg and James Carville over the party's future direction[12:26] What an inter-party civil war looks like (woke progressives vs traditional liberals) --Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review.FOLLOW me on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DrTurleyTalksSign up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts to get lots of articles on conservative trends: https://turleytalks.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter**The use of any copyrighted material in this podcast is done so for educational and informational purposes only including parody, commentary, and criticism. See Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015). It is believed that this constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.
Join Jim and Greg for Tuesday's 3 Martini Lunch as they enjoy a rare all-good-news episode! Today, they discuss Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin finally hanging it up, major progress against terrorists, and the escalating fight between the DNC and David Hogg.First, Jim and Greg are glad to see Sen. Durbin announcing his retirement after next year. He's been on the wrong side of almost every issue for 30 years and he may be best remembered for some very ugly comments on the Senate floor. The sour side of this good martini is that Democrats will be heavy favorites to hold the seat.Next, they applaud a major counterterrorism success. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz reports that U.S. forces have eliminated 74 terrorist leaders in the first three months of the Trump administration. Additionally, 45 American hostages have been freed. Jim calls these significant victories but urges the administration to release more specifics to the public.Finally, they relish the growing turmoil inside the DNC. Chairman Ed Martin is preparing to demand that Vice Chair David Hogg stop backing primary challengers to Democratic incumbents or resign. But with Hogg promising combative primaries regardless of his role, Jim and Greg look forward to costly, divisive battles in Democratic primaries across the country.Please visit our great sponsors:Cut through political bias with Ground News's Vantage Plan—visit https://GroundNews.com/MARTINI to get 40% off for a limited time!Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://openphone.comThis spring, get up to 50% off select plants at Fast Growing Trees with code MARTINI, plus an extra 15% off at checkout on your first purchase! Visit https://fastgrowingtrees.com/Martini
-Long-serving Democrats Jan Schakowsky and Dick Durbin announce retirement. Rob compares the exodus to a “vampire council collapse,” with younger, radical Democrats poised to take over. -Rob blames Chipotle's slight dip in sales on overpriced burritos, not recession fears. Today's podcast is sponsored by : BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (www.patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media: • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB • X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax • BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com • Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Jim and Greg for Tuesday's 3 Martini Lunch as they enjoy a rare all-good-news episode! Today, they discuss Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin finally hanging it up, major progress against terrorists, and the escalating fight between the DNC and David Hogg. First, Jim and Greg are glad to see Sen. Durbin announcing his retirement after next […]
We’re breaking down the wildest political meltdowns, from Rashida Tlaib's latest rant to a Florida rep losing it. We're talking campus insanity at Yale, DEI coverups at the Mayo Clinic, and why Elon Musk is suddenly worried about the birth rate. Pete Hegseth becomes the unexpected center of political drama, JD Vance jumps to his […]
Anna and Jake discuss Sen. Dick Durbin's big announcement that he won't seek reelection, and they break down the chain reaction that follows. Plus, Democratic fundraising giant, ActBlue is warning that President Donald Trump is preparing to target the group via executive order. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dick Durbin announces he will not be running for re-election...44 years too late! PLUS, The Heritage Foundation's Zack Smith discusses rogue prosecutors and judges taking expansive use of their powers to the detriment of the American people. And Shaun talks to Dr. Stanley Ridgley, author of DEI Exposed: How the Biggest Con of the Century Almost Toppled Higher Education, about the religious aspects to the Russia/Ukraine war and colleges promoting a form of Marxism under the guise of social justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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.
John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including Zelensky's rejection of a peace deal framework proposed by the Trump administration, President Trump's comments regarding the Epstein documents and his legal battles with Perkins Coie, a law firm linked to past election controversies, Elon Musk's potential exit from Doge, and Senator Dick Durbin's retirement announcement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Elon Musk tells Tesla shareholders that he will be stepping back from DOGE in order to focus more efforts on his company. Trump floats a $5,000 “baby bonus” for new mothers to reverse declining birth rates. Dana explains why this is wealth redistribution. Michelle Obama says “as a black women we don't articulate our pain”. The FDA announces they are effectively removing all petroleum-based food dyes from the US food supply. Dana can't believe the amount of foods that have additive dyes in them. Pete Hegseth welcomes back former service members who were wrongly forced to leave the military over COVID vaccines. Sen. Dick Durbin announces he WILL NOT seek reelection next year. Former RNC Chair Reince Priebus LAYS INTO current DNC Vice Chair David Hogg for not being qualified to run the party. Dana breaks down the current chaos within the Democrat Party as Gavin Newsom continues to shift to the right before 2028. Texas State Rep. Brian Harrison joins us to explain how RINO's in Texas are passing Liberal corporate welfare and voting in secret. Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Ground Newshttps://Groundnews.com/DANAGet 40% off the unlimited access Vantage plan.Home Title Lockhttps://hometitlelock.com/danaProtect your home! Get a FREE title history report + 14 days of coverage with code DANA. Check out the Million Dollar TripleLock—terms apply.Relief Factorhttps://relieffactor.comTurn the clock back on pain with Relief Factor. Get their 3-week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! Goldcohttps://DanaLikesGold.com My personal gold company - get your GoldCo 2025 Gold & Silver Kit. PLUS, you could qualify for up to 10% in BONUS silverByrnahttps://byrna.com/danaDon't leave yourself or your loved ones without options. Visit Byrna.com/Dana receive 10% off Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/DanaDana's personal cell phone provider is Patriot Mobile. Get a FREE MONTH of service code DANAHumanNhttps://humann.comSupport your metabolism and healthy blood sugar levels with Superberine by HumanN. Find it now at your local Sam's Club next to SuperBeets Heart Chews. Tax Network USAhttps://TNUSA.com/DANADon't let the IRS's aggressive tactics control your life; empower yourself with Tax Network USA's support. Reach a USA-based agent @ 1(800) 958-1000 - Don't fight the IRS alone.KelTechttps://KelTecWeapons.comKeltec Innovation & Performance at its bestAll Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/DanaCode Dana10 for 10% off your entire order
Ronald Reagan was president when Dick Durbin first became a lawmaker representing Illinois in Washington. Now, during the second Trump administration more than four decades later, Durbin, 80, says he will not run again when his term is up in January 2027. The announcement opens up a path for a new U.S. Senator from Illinois. Reset learns more about Durbin's decision with WBEZ state politics reporter Dave McKinney and takes a look back at his career and finds out who is vying to replace him. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack!), and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals start today’s podcast discussing Senator Dick Durbin announcing that he won’t seek another term. Who do the Rascals believe is […]