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Send us Fan MailEpisode 457 – BOB DOLE: The Life That Brought Him There, Part 38The Bush Years (1989–1992) (C): The ADA, the 1990 Budget Deal, and the End of the Bush Administration (Season Finale)As the George H. W. Bush years draw to a close, Senator Bob Dole finds himself at the center of some of the most consequential legislative battles of his career.In this season finale, we examine three defining chapters of the Bush Administration and Dole's role in shaping them.First, we look at the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, landmark legislation that transformed opportunities for millions of Americans. For Bob Dole, a wounded World War II veteran who spent years overcoming the challenges of disability himself, the issue was deeply personal. We explore how Dole worked across party lines to help move the legislation through Congress and why the ADA became one of the proudest achievements of his public life.Next, we turn to the bitter struggle over the 1990 budget agreement. Facing mounting deficits and economic uncertainty, President Bush entered negotiations with congressional leaders that culminated in a controversial bipartisan deal. The agreement broke Bush's famous "Read My Lips: No New Taxes" pledge, triggering outrage among conservatives and creating divisions within the Republican Party that would linger for years. We examine Dole's difficult position as Senate Republican Leader and his efforts to navigate the competing demands of governing, party loyalty, and fiscal responsibility.Finally, we trace the final years of the Bush presidency, from the triumph of victory in the Gulf War to a slowing economy, rising political challenges, and the turbulent 1992 election. As President Bush's popularity declined and Governor Bill Clinton emerged as a formidable challenger, Bob Dole increasingly found himself looking toward the future—and toward the possibility of his own presidential campaign.This episode closes the story of Bob Dole's journey from war hero to Senate Republican Leader and one of the most influential figures in Washington during the Bush years. Along the way, we have witnessed the experiences, struggles, triumphs, and setbacks that shaped the man who would soon become the Republican Party's standard-bearer.Next season, the story continues with BOB DOLE: 1995 – Clinton's Comeback, as America enters a new political era marked by divided government, the Republican Revolution, and the opening chapters of Bob Dole's final quest for the presidency.The life that brought him there is complete. The campaign that will define his legacy is about to begin. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Dãy núi Jura, nằm giữa những khu rừng thông và đồng cỏ mênh mông, là nơi khai sinh ra Comté, một trong những loại phô mai lâu đời của Pháp. Văn bản xưa nhất có từ thế kỷ XII là một hợp đồng mua bán bò sữa để làm phô mai tại làng Poligny, nằm cách hai thành phố Dole và Besançon khoảng 50 cây số. Với thời gian, phô mai Comté cũng như Morbier trở thành đặc sản nổi tiếng hàng đầu của vùng Bourgogne Franche-Comté. Vào thời Trung cổ, nhiều gia đình nông dân đã hợp sức với nhau trong quá trình sản xuất. Sữa tươi khó giữ được lâu, sản lượng của mỗi gia đình cũng không được nhiều, nhưng khi thu gom lại thì vẫn đủ sữa để sản xuất một loại phô mai có thể giữ được lâu (gọi là fromage de garde). Mô hình sản xuất theo kiểu gom góp này đã khai sinh các hợp tác xã phô mai đầu tiên ở miền trung nước Pháp (thuật ngữ địa phương gọi là fruitière). Có thể nói Comté phản ánh tình đoàn kết trong giới nông dân thời xa xưa, nhiều thế kỷ trước khi các loại máy móc cũng như khái niệm sản xuất công nghiệp ra đời. Theo đầu bếp Pháp Emmanuel Perrodin, tác giả của quyển sách « Le Comté, 10 façons de le préparer » (Mười cách chế biến món ăn với Comté) thực khách Pháp yêu chuộng loại phô mai này trước hết là vì Comté có hương vị đa dạng, phong phú. Phô mai Comté cũng nhẹ nhàng,dễ ăn hơn  nhiều so với các loại phô mai đậm mùi hơn như Camembert, Maroilles, Roquefort hay Morbier : Trên thực tế, điều làm nên nét độc đáo của Comté nằm trong sữa tươi, thành phần quan trọng đầu tiên để chế biến phô mai. Hương vị tinh tế và phong phú của phô mai Comté tùy thuộc vào khí hậu, môi trường tự nhiên cũng như thời điểm thu gom sữa tươi. Các đàn bò sữa (giống bò Montbéliarde) được thả ở ngoài đồng, vào mùa xuân nhều mưa được ăn nhánh cỏ xanh non, vào mùa hè nhiều nắng được ăn thêm nhiều luống hoa dại, vào mùa đông đàn bò sữa chủ yếu ăn cỏ khô. Các loại thức ăn này đều ảnh hưởng tới sữa : do vậy, phô mai Comté (làm với sữa bò) mùa đông không giống với phô mai mùa hè, phô mai được sản xuất với sữa bò ở vùng đồng bằng thung lũng cũng sẽ khác với vùng cao nguyên Haut-Jura. Ngoài hương vị, phô mai Comté còn phản ánh một mô hình sản xuất lâu dài về mặt truyền thống và « bền vững » nhờ tình đoàn kết. Các yếu tố này làm cho phô mai Comté trở nên độc đáo, khiến người dân địa phương cảm thấy tự hào. Với hơn 60.000 tấn được bán ra hàng năm, Comté thuộc vào hàng phô mai được người tiêu dùng yêu chuộng nhất. Được chế biến từ sữa tươi, ép chắc và nấu chín, Comté là một trong những loại phô mai đầu tiên của Pháp được chứng nhận vào năm 1958 về nguồn gốc, xuất xứ cũng như quy trình chế biến. Để mang nhãn hiệu cầu chứng Comté, phô mai phải được sản xuất trong các vùng xung quanh dãy núi Jura (Ain, Doubs và Jura). Anh Sébastien Ozérée, nhà sản xuất phô mai Comté thuộc hợp tác xã Plasne-Barretaine cho biết : Hợp tác xã của chúng tôi gồm 21 nhà sản xuất, trong đó có 7 nhà sản xuất hữu cơ (bio) và 14 nhà sản xuất theo phương pháp thông thường. Chúng tôi sở hữu toàn bộ các cơ sở và thiết bị để chế biến gần 7 triệu rưỡi lít sữa tươi mỗi năm. Chúng tôi có một chiếc xe tải riêng với dung lượng 15.000 lít, để thu gom sữa tươi từ các nông trại thành viên của hợp tác xã. Mỗi ngày, sữa tươi được thu gom từ các nông trại gần kề, trong bán kính không quá 25 cây số. Từ xe bồn, sữa tươi thu gom được chuyển trực tiếp vào các thùng lớn bằng đồng, để được chế biến ngay trong vòng 24 tiếng. Tùy theo mỗi mùa, đúng là hương vị của Comté đều có sự thay đổi. Chế độ ăn uống của đàn bò sẽ ảnh hưởng tới chất lượng của phô mai : kết cấu, màu sắc hay hương vị sẽ không giống nhau. Chẳng hạn như, vào mùa xuân khi hoa bồ công anh nở đầy trên các cánh đồng cỏ, ta có cảm tưởng chân núi vùng Jura được trải thảm vàng. Khi được thả ở ngoài đồng, đàn bò tha hồ mà ăn cỏ thơm hoa dại, điều đó rất tốt cho sữa, và ta có thể thấy ngay sự thay đổi này : màu sắc của sữa chuyển sang trắng ngà đậm chất hơn, chứ không hoàn toàn trắng bạch như trước. Chính những yếu tố này giúp nâng cao chất lượng của Comté và loại phô mai còn theo truyền thống lâu đời này rất khác so với các loại pho mát sản xuất theo kiểu công nghiệp. Phô mai Comté cần được ủ tối thiểu trong bốn tháng (120 ngày), loại rất ngon có thể được giữ lâu hơn nữa. Nếu muốn ăn Comté có nhiều mùi hương « hoa đồng cỏ nội », thì nên mua vào tháng 7 hoặc tháng 8, nhưng cũng có người thích ăn Comté chế biến với sữa mùa đông. Nhìn chung, ngànhsản xuất Comté có đến gần 2400 nông trại trong 150 hợp tác xã (fruitières) và mỗi hợp tác xã đều mang đến một nét riêng trong cách chế biến phô mai. Theo bộ Nông Nghiệp Pháp, hàng năm có tới hơn một triệu rưỡi ổ phô mai Comté được sản xuất (mỗi ổ nặng 40 kí lô), tương đương với 61.000 tấn. Thời gian trung bình ủ phô mai Comté là 8 tháng (mức quy định tối thiểu là 4 tháng) nhưng có thể kéo dài đến 12, 15, 18 hoặc thậm chí 24 tháng. Để làm ra một ổ phô mai với 60 cm bề ngang và 10 cm bề dày, các nhà sản xuất cần hơn 400 lít sữa bò Montbéliarde. Anh Sébastien Ozérée cho biết những công đoạn chính trong quá trình chế biến phô mai Comté. Trong bước đầu, sữa được đổ vào các thùng đồng, rồi cho thêm men lactic để làm đông sữa. Vài giờ sau khi sữa tụ đặc lại thành một khối, đông, người ta dùng máy để cắt sữa đông thành muôn vàn hạt sữa có kích thước nhỏ hơn. Bước kế tiếp là quá trình đun nóng sữa đông không quá 56°C. Hỗn hợp này sau đó được cho vào khuôn, rồi sau đó được ép chặt bằng ván gỗ trong 20 giờ. Đến ngày hôm sau, phô mai ép được lấy ra khỏi khuôn, rồi được ướp muối, để giúp cho phô mai nấu chín được giữ lâu một cách tự nhiên. Ở giai đoạn này, Comté còn là một loại phô mai non, chưa dậy mùi. Pho mai được cất giữ trong hầm hợp tác xã khoảng ba tuần trước khi được gửi đến xưởng ủ phô mai trong thời gian tối thiểu là 120 ngày (bốn tháng). Quá trình ủ phô mai được tiến hành trên những tấm ván bằng gỗ thông miền núi Jura. Đây là một loại gỗ địa phương, có lợi thế là gỗ thông không có chất tannin, nên không tác động đến quá trình tạo mùi cho Comté. Ba tuần một lần, bề mặt của phô mai được xoa bằng nước muối có trộn với men vi sinh, điều này giúp cho vỏ phô mai có được một lớp vỏ dày tự nhiên. Phô mai còn non thường có màu lợt nhưng sau đó, nó sẽ chuyển sang màu ngà, màu vàng, màu cam và cuối cùng là màu nâu đối với những ổ pho mai nhiều tuổi nhất. Nhiều người không thích lớp vỏ dày của Comté, nhưng ta hoàn toàn có thể ăn được. Theo tôi nghĩ, đó chỉ là một vấn đề về sở thích hay khẩu vị : lớp vỏ cứng dày thường có mùi vị đậm đà hơn. Dù gì đi nữa, sau khi được ủ bốn tháng, phô mai có thể được bán trên thị trường. Giá cả dĩ nhiên tùy theo chất lượng : nếu phô mai không có khuyết điểm về hình dạng cũng như mùi vị, nhà sản xuất có thể bán với giá cao hơn. Hiện tại, loại Comté phổ biến chính là loại phô mai được ủ từ 6 đến 8 tháng, ngon hơn nữa có loại 12 tháng. Nhiều ổ phô mai Comté lại càng có giá cao hơn vì được ủ lâu hơn từ hai năm (24 tháng) cho đến gần ba năm rưỡi (40 tháng). Hương vị của Comté lại càng phong phú tuyệt vời. Một số thực khách thích dùng phô mai còn non, chưa đầy 12 tháng, nhưng cũng có nhiều người thích ăn loại Comté chín muồi, với nhiều năm tuổi. Đó là trường hợp của đầu bếp Emmanuel Perrodin, tác giả quyển sách «Mười cách chế biến món ăn với Comté » : Tôi đã có dịp nếm thử một miếng Comté 40 tháng tuổi do một bậc thầy chuyên ngành phô mai chế biến. Lúc đầu, tôi nghĩ là mình không thích phô mai được ủ nhiều năm, nhưng khi nếm thử loại Comté 40 tháng tuổi của ông Marc Janin, tôi mới khám phá ra mùi vị cũng như một kết cấu mà tôi chưa từng trải nghiệm. Loại Comté này có nhiều hương thơm mềm mại nồng nàn gần giống như vani. Trong khi các loại non hơn thường có mùi hạt dẻ với những nốt cay cay của hạt tiêu. Điều lạ kỳ là Comté 40 tháng tuổi thực sự vẫn giữ được vị dịu dàng và độ mềm mại, chứ không dễ trở nên khô rắn, dễ ghiền nát vụn như loại phô mai Parmesan (Parmigiano) của Ý . Thoạt nhìn, các ổ phô mai Comté có vẻ hơi cứng, nếu không nói là rắn chắc, nhưng thực ra, khi bấm bằng hai đầu ngón tay, miếng Comté vẫn giữ được độ mềm mại kỳ lạ. Kỷ niệm đẹp của tôi là mỗi lần trở về nguyen quán, tôi lại khám phá mùi phô mai Comté, trong tâm trí lại ùa về hương vị lan tỏa đậm đà của vùng núi Jura.

Dãy núi Jura, nằm giữa những khu rừng thông và đồng cỏ mênh mông, là nơi khai sinh ra Comté, một trong những loại phô mai lâu đời của Pháp. Văn bản xưa nhất có từ thế kỷ XII là một hợp đồng mua bán bò sữa để làm phô mai tại làng Poligny, nằm cách hai thành phố Dole và Besançon khoảng 50 cây số. Với thời gian, phô mai Comté cũng như Morbier trở thành đặc sản nổi tiếng hàng đầu của vùng Bourgogne Franche-Comté. Vào thời Trung cổ, nhiều gia đình nông dân đã hợp sức với nhau trong quá trình sản xuất. Sữa tươi khó giữ được lâu, sản lượng của mỗi gia đình cũng không được nhiều, nhưng khi thu gom lại thì vẫn đủ sữa để sản xuất một loại phô mai có thể giữ được lâu (gọi là fromage de garde). Mô hình sản xuất theo kiểu gom góp này đã khai sinh các hợp tác xã phô mai đầu tiên ở miền trung nước Pháp (thuật ngữ địa phương gọi là fruitière). Có thể nói Comté phản ánh tình đoàn kết trong giới nông dân thời xa xưa, nhiều thế kỷ trước khi các loại máy móc cũng như khái niệm sản xuất công nghiệp ra đời. Theo đầu bếp Pháp Emmanuel Perrodin, tác giả của quyển sách « Le Comté, 10 façons de le préparer » (Mười cách chế biến món ăn với Comté) thực khách Pháp yêu chuộng loại phô mai này trước hết là vì Comté có hương vị đa dạng, phong phú. Phô mai Comté cũng nhẹ nhàng,dễ ăn hơn  nhiều so với các loại phô mai đậm mùi hơn như Camembert, Maroilles, Roquefort hay Morbier : Trên thực tế, điều làm nên nét độc đáo của Comté nằm trong sữa tươi, thành phần quan trọng đầu tiên để chế biến phô mai. Hương vị tinh tế và phong phú của phô mai Comté tùy thuộc vào khí hậu, môi trường tự nhiên cũng như thời điểm thu gom sữa tươi. Các đàn bò sữa (giống bò Montbéliarde) được thả ở ngoài đồng, vào mùa xuân nhều mưa được ăn nhánh cỏ xanh non, vào mùa hè nhiều nắng được ăn thêm nhiều luống hoa dại, vào mùa đông đàn bò sữa chủ yếu ăn cỏ khô. Các loại thức ăn này đều ảnh hưởng tới sữa : do vậy, phô mai Comté (làm với sữa bò) mùa đông không giống với phô mai mùa hè, phô mai được sản xuất với sữa bò ở vùng đồng bằng thung lũng cũng sẽ khác với vùng cao nguyên Haut-Jura. Ngoài hương vị, phô mai Comté còn phản ánh một mô hình sản xuất lâu dài về mặt truyền thống và « bền vững » nhờ tình đoàn kết. Các yếu tố này làm cho phô mai Comté trở nên độc đáo, khiến người dân địa phương cảm thấy tự hào. Với hơn 60.000 tấn được bán ra hàng năm, Comté thuộc vào hàng phô mai được người tiêu dùng yêu chuộng nhất. Được chế biến từ sữa tươi, ép chắc và nấu chín, Comté là một trong những loại phô mai đầu tiên của Pháp được chứng nhận vào năm 1958 về nguồn gốc, xuất xứ cũng như quy trình chế biến. Để mang nhãn hiệu cầu chứng Comté, phô mai phải được sản xuất trong các vùng xung quanh dãy núi Jura (Ain, Doubs và Jura). Anh Sébastien Ozérée, nhà sản xuất phô mai Comté thuộc hợp tác xã Plasne-Barretaine cho biết : Hợp tác xã của chúng tôi gồm 21 nhà sản xuất, trong đó có 7 nhà sản xuất hữu cơ (bio) và 14 nhà sản xuất theo phương pháp thông thường. Chúng tôi sở hữu toàn bộ các cơ sở và thiết bị để chế biến gần 7 triệu rưỡi lít sữa tươi mỗi năm. Chúng tôi có một chiếc xe tải riêng với dung lượng 15.000 lít, để thu gom sữa tươi từ các nông trại thành viên của hợp tác xã. Mỗi ngày, sữa tươi được thu gom từ các nông trại gần kề, trong bán kính không quá 25 cây số. Từ xe bồn, sữa tươi thu gom được chuyển trực tiếp vào các thùng lớn bằng đồng, để được chế biến ngay trong vòng 24 tiếng. Tùy theo mỗi mùa, đúng là hương vị của Comté đều có sự thay đổi. Chế độ ăn uống của đàn bò sẽ ảnh hưởng tới chất lượng của phô mai : kết cấu, màu sắc hay hương vị sẽ không giống nhau. Chẳng hạn như, vào mùa xuân khi hoa bồ công anh nở đầy trên các cánh đồng cỏ, ta có cảm tưởng chân núi vùng Jura được trải thảm vàng. Khi được thả ở ngoài đồng, đàn bò tha hồ mà ăn cỏ thơm hoa dại, điều đó rất tốt cho sữa, và ta có thể thấy ngay sự thay đổi này : màu sắc của sữa chuyển sang trắng ngà đậm chất hơn, chứ không hoàn toàn trắng bạch như trước. Chính những yếu tố này giúp nâng cao chất lượng của Comté và loại phô mai còn theo truyền thống lâu đời này rất khác so với các loại pho mát sản xuất theo kiểu công nghiệp. Phô mai Comté cần được ủ tối thiểu trong bốn tháng (120 ngày), loại rất ngon có thể được giữ lâu hơn nữa. Nếu muốn ăn Comté có nhiều mùi hương « hoa đồng cỏ nội », thì nên mua vào tháng 7 hoặc tháng 8, nhưng cũng có người thích ăn Comté chế biến với sữa mùa đông. Nhìn chung, ngànhsản xuất Comté có đến gần 2400 nông trại trong 150 hợp tác xã (fruitières) và mỗi hợp tác xã đều mang đến một nét riêng trong cách chế biến phô mai. Theo bộ Nông Nghiệp Pháp, hàng năm có tới hơn một triệu rưỡi ổ phô mai Comté được sản xuất (mỗi ổ nặng 40 kí lô), tương đương với 61.000 tấn. Thời gian trung bình ủ phô mai Comté là 8 tháng (mức quy định tối thiểu là 4 tháng) nhưng có thể kéo dài đến 12, 15, 18 hoặc thậm chí 24 tháng. Để làm ra một ổ phô mai với 60 cm bề ngang và 10 cm bề dày, các nhà sản xuất cần hơn 400 lít sữa bò Montbéliarde. Anh Sébastien Ozérée cho biết những công đoạn chính trong quá trình chế biến phô mai Comté. Trong bước đầu, sữa được đổ vào các thùng đồng, rồi cho thêm men lactic để làm đông sữa. Vài giờ sau khi sữa tụ đặc lại thành một khối, đông, người ta dùng máy để cắt sữa đông thành muôn vàn hạt sữa có kích thước nhỏ hơn. Bước kế tiếp là quá trình đun nóng sữa đông không quá 56°C. Hỗn hợp này sau đó được cho vào khuôn, rồi sau đó được ép chặt bằng ván gỗ trong 20 giờ. Đến ngày hôm sau, phô mai ép được lấy ra khỏi khuôn, rồi được ướp muối, để giúp cho phô mai nấu chín được giữ lâu một cách tự nhiên. Ở giai đoạn này, Comté còn là một loại phô mai non, chưa dậy mùi. Pho mai được cất giữ trong hầm hợp tác xã khoảng ba tuần trước khi được gửi đến xưởng ủ phô mai trong thời gian tối thiểu là 120 ngày (bốn tháng). Quá trình ủ phô mai được tiến hành trên những tấm ván bằng gỗ thông miền núi Jura. Đây là một loại gỗ địa phương, có lợi thế là gỗ thông không có chất tannin, nên không tác động đến quá trình tạo mùi cho Comté. Ba tuần một lần, bề mặt của phô mai được xoa bằng nước muối có trộn với men vi sinh, điều này giúp cho vỏ phô mai có được một lớp vỏ dày tự nhiên. Phô mai còn non thường có màu lợt nhưng sau đó, nó sẽ chuyển sang màu ngà, màu vàng, màu cam và cuối cùng là màu nâu đối với những ổ pho mai nhiều tuổi nhất. Nhiều người không thích lớp vỏ dày của Comté, nhưng ta hoàn toàn có thể ăn được. Theo tôi nghĩ, đó chỉ là một vấn đề về sở thích hay khẩu vị : lớp vỏ cứng dày thường có mùi vị đậm đà hơn. Dù gì đi nữa, sau khi được ủ bốn tháng, phô mai có thể được bán trên thị trường. Giá cả dĩ nhiên tùy theo chất lượng : nếu phô mai không có khuyết điểm về hình dạng cũng như mùi vị, nhà sản xuất có thể bán với giá cao hơn. Hiện tại, loại Comté phổ biến chính là loại phô mai được ủ từ 6 đến 8 tháng, ngon hơn nữa có loại 12 tháng. Nhiều ổ phô mai Comté lại càng có giá cao hơn vì được ủ lâu hơn từ hai năm (24 tháng) cho đến gần ba năm rưỡi (40 tháng). Hương vị của Comté lại càng phong phú tuyệt vời. Một số thực khách thích dùng phô mai còn non, chưa đầy 12 tháng, nhưng cũng có nhiều người thích ăn loại Comté chín muồi, với nhiều năm tuổi. Đó là trường hợp của đầu bếp Emmanuel Perrodin, tác giả quyển sách «Mười cách chế biến món ăn với Comté » : Tôi đã có dịp nếm thử một miếng Comté 40 tháng tuổi do một bậc thầy chuyên ngành phô mai chế biến. Lúc đầu, tôi nghĩ là mình không thích phô mai được ủ nhiều năm, nhưng khi nếm thử loại Comté 40 tháng tuổi của ông Marc Janin, tôi mới khám phá ra mùi vị cũng như một kết cấu mà tôi chưa từng trải nghiệm. Loại Comté này có nhiều hương thơm mềm mại nồng nàn gần giống như vani. Trong khi các loại non hơn thường có mùi hạt dẻ với những nốt cay cay của hạt tiêu. Điều lạ kỳ là Comté 40 tháng tuổi thực sự vẫn giữ được vị dịu dàng và độ mềm mại, chứ không dễ trở nên khô rắn, dễ ghiền nát vụn như loại phô mai Parmesan (Parmigiano) của Ý . Thoạt nhìn, các ổ phô mai Comté có vẻ hơi cứng, nếu không nói là rắn chắc, nhưng thực ra, khi bấm bằng hai đầu ngón tay, miếng Comté vẫn giữ được độ mềm mại kỳ lạ. Kỷ niệm đẹp của tôi là mỗi lần trở về nguyen quán, tôi lại khám phá mùi phô mai Comté, trong tâm trí lại ùa về hương vị lan tỏa đậm đà của vùng núi Jura.

Send us Fan MailEpisode 456 – BOB DOLE: The Life That Brought Him There, Part 37The Bush Years (1989–1992) (B): The Tower Nomination (2) – The Fight!!The battle lines are drawn.What began as what appeared to be a routine confirmation for former Texas Senator John Tower to become Secretary of Defense quickly exploded into one of the most bitter and contentious nomination fights in modern Senate history.In this episode, we follow the escalating political war that engulfed the Senate as allegations concerning Tower's personal conduct, drinking habits, and relationships with defense contractors dominated headlines across America. Democrats questioned whether Tower possessed the judgment necessary to lead the Pentagon, while Republicans argued that an accomplished public servant was being subjected to rumor, innuendo, and character assassination.At the center of the fight stood Senate Republican Leader Bob Dole. A longtime colleague and friend of Tower, Dole emerged as one of the nomination's most forceful defenders. As the controversy intensified, Dole worked behind the scenes and on the Senate floor to rally Republican support, challenge the accusations against Tower, and defend what he believed was the constitutional responsibility of the Senate to judge a nominee fairly.The confirmation battle soon became about far more than John Tower. It became a struggle over partisanship, personal character, the advice and consent role of the Senate, and the future relationship between Congress and the newly inaugurated Bush Administration.Through committee hearings, floor speeches, media scrutiny, and intense political maneuvering, we examine how the nomination transformed from a personnel decision into a national political showdown. Along the way, we hear from the senators who fought for Tower, those who opposed him, and the leaders who understood that the outcome would set a precedent reaching far beyond a single nomination.This is the fight—the bruising Senate battle that tested friendships, challenged political loyalties, and became one of the defining confirmation struggles of the late twentieth century. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

How much does the number of people on the dole actually impact your life? If you're like me, it has no impact. I'm asking because Treasury is putting more flies in the government's ointment this week, telling it that its goal of having 50,000 less people on the dole in four years' time than there were when it came into office isn't going to happen. In fact - according to Treasury - instead of having 50,000 less on the dole, the numbers will actually be about 60,000 higher than the government's target. When it came into office back in 2023, there were 190,000 people getting the jobseeker benefit. The government wants to cut that back to 140,000 by 2030. But Treasury says that's more likely to be just over 200,000. So, 60,000 over target. Social Development Minister Louise Upston says it's her job to reduce the number of people relying on welfare. She's admitting that the target is ambitious. But she says she's not going to shy away from it, despite what Treasury says. Now, no argument from me that working is way better than being on a benefit. And, despite the clichés about dole bludgers, I reckon most people feel the same. Sure, there are some out there who think life on the dole is what it's all about. But they're a minority. I for one, have never seen the unemployment benefit as some sort of lifestyle choice. And I have never encouraged my kids to see it that way, either. That said, thank goodness we have these benefits. Because those of us who aren't on the dole, are all just a few steps away from it. I'd like to think that, if my job ended today, I would have something else lined up pretty quickly. But I might not. Which is why I never get me all worked up about “dole bludgers”. Some other people, though. They do. These are the people the government is pandering to with this target. Which Treasury, quite clearly, thinks is a pipedream. What we should really be getting worked up about today is that it seems there is going to be a growing need for the unemployment benefit over the next four years. Forget about this arbitrary target of 50,000 less. Spend less time worrying about that and more time worrying about the fact that it looks like unemployment numbers are set to go northwards. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!This week, Monique sits down with Dr. Kemi Dole, a gynecologic oncologist, surgeon, and debut author, for a conversation that is equal parts education, confession, and wake-up call.Dr. Dole's new book, A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing (Penguin Random House, May 2026), does what most medical books never do: it tells the truth in plain language, with warmth, and without talking down to you. In this episode, Monique shares how it changed her relationship to her own body, and Dr. Dole walks us through why so many Black women are bleeding too much, dismissed too quickly, and left to suffer in silence for far too long.They get into the real numbers behind heavy periods and anemia, what your bleeding is actually telling you, and why the medical system has been so slow to listen. Dr. Dole also opens up about her own reckoning, including missing her own endometriosis diagnosis until she was on the operating table.The conversation closes on the concept of womb sisterhood: the idea that healing this well-kept secret should not be a solo effort, and that the women in your life might be waiting for someone to simply ask.GUEST INFODr. Kemi Doll, physician, surgeon, advocate, career coach, and a double-board certified gynecologic oncologist and uterine cancer scientist |  Website | Book | Podcast |  InstagramGEMS DROPPED“I want women to have better gynecologic health. I don't want us to continue thinking about gynecologic health as though, “as long as it's not killing you, it's probably fine.” - Dr. Kemi Doll“​I ​didn't ​realize  ​how ​much ​I ​saw ​myself ​as ​a ​site ​of ​production, until ​you ​taught ​me ​that ​the ​unpregnant ​womb ​had ​its ​own ​life ​and ​role ​to ​play. ​And ​that ​my ​bleeding ​spoke ​an ​intricate ​language and ​that ​​my ​well ​being  ​was ​a ​part ​of ​that ​language.”  - Monique R, Shields“There's something very powerful about receiving the message so young that, “when you suffer, be quiet about it.” That message carries forward in a way that goes beyond gynecology and womb health. And that is what I want us to heal from.” - Dr. Kemi Doll“I invoke this concept of womb sisterhood, which means having one or two people in our lives we can share these things with so when you go to the doctor, you have someone who can come with you. you. ​There ​isn't ​embarrassment. ​There ​doesn't ​have ​to ​be ​silencing. ​These ​are ​such ​vulnerable appointments and having someone there who has your back can make a real difference. It also helps with accountability.” - Dr. Kemi Doll“Especially for those of us born with a womb or gendered as female, I believe this is one of the first ways we learn to silence our bodies and hide. We ​teach ​girls ​how ​to ​have ​a ​period ​that ​nobody ​knows ​about. ​​That's ​what ​we ​define ​as ​success.. ​This ​is ​how ​you ​hide ​it. ​This ​is ​how ​you ​very modestly ​go ​to ​the ​bathroom ​so ​nobody ​knows. ​And ​even ​when ​women ​talk ​about ​their ​most ​​embarrassing ​moments, ​it's ​always ​somebody ​basically ​found ​out ​I ​was ​on ​my ​period.” - Dr. Kemi Doll“This ​book ​has ​changed ​my ​relationship  ​to ​my ​body ​​entirely.” - Monique R. ShieldsSTAY IN TOUCHCome and follow me on Instagram @moniquershields and I would love your feedback so send an email to ambition@moniquershields.com. 

Episode Synopsis:Is the United States really the land of the free and home of the brave, or is all of that just clever propaganda disguising the true nature of the federalized empire of Uncle Sam?We talk about this and much more, including:How long did it take for the United States to violate the values espoused in its founding documents?Why was the Louisiana Purchase considered an illegal purchase?How does the United States justify denying lawful protection to its own citizens?Why was Sanford Dole, the founder of the Dole fruit company, the president of Hawaii?How does the United States operate the “Footprint of Freedom,” an illegal 15-mile-long military base off the coast of Africa?Original Air DateShow HostsJason Spears & Christopher DeanOur PatreonConsider joining our Patreon Squad and becoming a Tier Operator to help support the show and get access to exclusive content like:Links and ResourcesStudio NotesA monthly Zoom call with Jason and Christopher And More…ORP ApparelMerch StoreConnect With UsLetsTalk@ORPpodcast.comFacebookInstagram

Dole briefly sketches the history of life, and shows how it has a definite direction - toward the survival of the kind and gentle people. It's a challenging, and quite persuasive argument, and also a much needed one in light of the dog-eat-dog theories out there. Dole shows that in our evolving society, our traditional understanding of "survival of the fittest" needs to be updated. A book that was way ahead of its time, yet so suited to it. Some may argue that - since he was writing The Coming People before the first two world wars - that he was obviously wrong. However, his argument remains valid given current scientific evidence cited in such books as "Evolution and Empathy", and "The Age of Empathy", and it's noteworthy that he wrote another book after World War I (see, A Religion for the New Day, 1920, where he states that while society is still quite barbaric, he retains his powerful conviction that it "is improving and improvable". ). Also, Dole points to the many flaws of his time (and ours too), and stresses the need to fix them in a peaceful, intelligent manner. Many of the issues he grappled with remain just as strong today, and he stated that it might be such. "The Coming People" is a universal, important message, and will continue to find home in the hearts of agnostics, believers, and atheists (at least for its strong social argument). (Introduction by Max Cusimano)Genre(s): PhilosophyLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): philosophy (997), religion (744), politics (209)

I'd love to hear your thoughts - send me a text hereWorld War II continues in Europe and the Pacific, while Bob Dole continues to train on the home front and wonders if he will ever make it overseas, like his younger brother Kenny who is an experienced combat veteran by summer 1944. When Dole gets another chance to attend OCS and become an officer, he jumps at it - and this time he gets a class slot. The Army has a shortage of lieutenants and needs to quickly train more. Dole is happy to replace an LT but never stops to ask why so many need to be replaced.

Lumière sur Chloé M.  Originaire de Dijon, la slameuse qui a grandi à Dole est aujourd'hui installée à Besançon. Repérée très jeune, elle a multiplié les scènes partout en France, assuré les premières parties d'artistes comme Amel Bent, Grand Corps Malade ou Benjamin Biolay, et compte aujourd'hui plus de 200 concerts à son actif. Un parcours construit avec passion, porté par l'amour des mots et une sensibilité qui ne laisse jamais le public indifférent. Elle vient de dévoiler son nouveau single «Depuis ton départ » et elle assurera la première partie du concert de Lilian Renaud le 03 octobre à la Commanderie à Dole.

Send us Fan MailEpisode 454 — Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 35)Bush vs. Dole: The 1988 Campaign (B) — The New Hampshire PrimaryIn Episode 454 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we turn to one of the most decisive moments of the 1988 Republican presidential race: the battle for New Hampshire.Fresh off his victory in the Iowa Caucuses, Bob Dole appeared to have the momentum. For the first time in his long political career, the Republican nomination seemed within reach. The press was talking about a Dole surge, and supporters believed Iowa might be the breakthrough he had spent years pursuing.But standing in his path was Vice President George H. W. Bush, whose campaign suddenly found itself fighting for survival.The New Hampshire Primary would become the turning point.This episode examines:• The aftermath of Dole's Iowa victory • Bush's determination to stop Dole's momentum • The media battles that shaped public perception of the race • The campaign strategies employed by both candidates • The famous and often tense exchanges that became hallmarks of the New Hampshire contest • How one primary helped determine the future nominee of the Republican PartyThe campaign was more than a contest between two candidates. It was a clash of styles, personalities, and political identities within the Republican Party.Dole brought decades of legislative experience, sharp wit, and a reputation as one of Washington's most effective leaders.Bush brought the prestige of the vice presidency, the legacy of the Reagan administration, and a national campaign organization determined to regain control of the race.As the candidates crisscrossed New Hampshire, every speech, debate, television appearance, and campaign stop carried enormous significance.For Bob Dole, New Hampshire represented an opportunity to transform momentum into inevitability.For George Bush, it was a chance to save his campaign.Only one would leave with the advantage.And the outcome would reshape the course of the 1988 Republican presidential nomination battle. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

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A tour guide in the spice farm is describing to the group how nutmeg is used by locals to as a drug by men to replace alcohol, or is given to young bridges who are afraid of their wedding night. Zanzibar is known as the “spice island” and exports a number of spices including nutmeg. It also does a roaring tourist trade showing tourists around the farms and selling spices in Stone Town market. Recorded in Dole, Zanzibar by Marg Laing.

Send us Fan MailEpisode 453 — Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 34)Bush vs. Dole: The 1988 Republican Primary (A) — The Iowa Caucus CampaignIn Episode 453 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we begin our examination of one of the most important and hard-fought campaigns of his political life — the 1988 Republican presidential primary.For years, Dole had risen through the ranks of American politics: Congressman, Senator, Vice Presidential nominee, Chairman of the Finance Committee, and Senate Republican Leader. Now, with Ronald Reagan preparing to leave office, Dole saw what many believed would be his best opportunity to capture the Republican nomination for President.Standing in his way was Reagan's Vice President, George H. W. Bush, the early favorite and heir apparent to much of the Reagan coalition.This episode focuses on the opening battleground of the campaign — the Iowa Caucuses.We explore:• Why Iowa became so critical to Dole's strategy • The strengths and weaknesses of the Dole and Bush campaigns • The role of retail politics and grassroots organization in Iowa • The issues and themes shaping the Republican contest • The intense competition between two longtime Republican leadersThe Iowa campaign showcased two very different political styles. Dole relied on his legislative experience, sharp debating skills, and Midwestern roots, while Bush sought to build upon the popularity of the Reagan administration and his standing as Vice President.As the candidates crisscrossed Iowa, the stakes could not have been higher. A strong showing could provide momentum toward the nomination. A poor performance could bring a campaign to a sudden halt.This is the beginning of a rivalry that would shape the Republican Party's future — and one of the most fascinating presidential contests of the Reagan era.The battle lines are drawn.The caucuses are approaching.And the road to the 1988 Republican nomination begins in Iowa. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

V sobotu byl dokončen proces blahořečení kněžích Jana Buly a Václava Drboly. Jejich osudy rozebírali v listopadové Vertikále spisovatel Miloš Doležal a historik Michal Stehlík. Debatu si nyní můžete poslechnout v upravené repríze. „Venkovští chlapíci, kteří prošli tvrdou zátěžovou zkouškou, okupací, nastupujícím stalinismem a nedělali si žádné iluze o totalitních režimech a lidech,“ řekl Doležal o Bulovi a Drbolovi.Všechny díly podcastu Vertikála můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Bienvenue dans l'épisode 98, chez Julia qui m'accueille chez elle dans le Jura, à Dole, pour un épisode assez particulier, car mon invitée de la semaine a acheté une maison... déjà rénovée ! Suite à cet achat coup de cœur, elle y emménage avec son mari sans rien toucher, car la raison fait qu'on ne refait pas une maison qui vient tout juste d'être rénovée ! Et puis... petit à petit... l'envie arrive de mettre les choses un peu plus à son goût

Nová zajištěná trasa vás od pátku provede historickým dolem Pepř, kde se těžilo zlato už ve středověku. Zájemci tak můžou vidět podzemí, kam se běžně lidé nedostanou.

Send us Fan MailIn this special edition episode, we turn our attention to one of the most accomplished public servants of her generation, Elizabeth Dole, as we revisit her 1990 Landon Lecture delivered at Kansas State University.At the time serving as U.S. Secretary of Labor, Dole brought to the podium a wealth of experience gained through leadership roles in multiple presidential administrations. Her lecture explored the challenges and opportunities facing America at the dawn of a new decade, addressing issues of work, economic change, personal responsibility, public service, and the evolving role of government in American life.Known for her intellect, poise, and commitment to public service, Dole offered thoughtful reflections on the values that strengthen communities and the importance of leadership in times of transition. Her remarks provide a fascinating snapshot of the political and economic landscape of 1990 while highlighting themes that remain relevant today.Join us as we examine Elizabeth Dole's message, the historical context surrounding her address, and the lasting significance of her contributions to American public life in this special presentation of the 1990 Landon Lecture. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us Fan MailFor Episode 452 of the podcast, we continue our in-depth exploration of the remarkable life and career of Bob Dole with Part 33 of The Life That Brought Him There. In this episode, we revisit Dole's March 25, 1985 appearance at the prestigious Landon Lecture, where the Kansas senator delivered a speech titled “The Dream of America.” The lecture came at a pivotal moment in Dole's political rise, as he was emerging as one of the most influential voices in the United States Senate and would soon become Senate Majority Leader. Drawing inspiration from the legacy of Alf Landon, Dole reflected on American ideals, opportunity, technological progress, national responsibility, and the challenges facing a new generation. He spoke about the importance of courage in public life, the promise of individual dreams, and the need to confront issues such as poverty, nuclear tensions, and fiscal responsibility while preserving the values that define the American experiment. Join us as we examine the themes, historical context, and political significance of this landmark address, offering a window into Dole's vision for America and the principles that shaped one of the most consequential public servants of the twentieth century. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Lumière sur le festival Rockalissimo, rendez-vous musical devenu incontournable dans le Jura, qui revient les 5 et 6 juin à Saint-Aubin, près de Dole. Né en 2004, le festival mise depuis plus de vingt ans sur une programmation éclectique, une ambiance conviviale et un fort ancrage local, avec une organisation portée par plusieurs dizaines de bénévoles. Cette année encore, des têtes d'affiche partageront la scène avec des artistes régionaux. On découvre la programmation et les coulisses du festival avec Claire Daubigney, responsable communication du festival.

This Day in Legal History: The Indian Removal Act of 1830On this day May 28, 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, authorizing the federal government to “negotiate” the relocation of Native American tribes east of the Mississippi to lands in what is now Oklahoma. On its face the statute framed displacement as voluntary, treaty-based, and compensated; in practice it became the legal scaffolding for the forced expulsion of the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole nations, culminating in the Trail of Tears.The bill passed the House by just five votes, with Davy Crockett among its most prominent dissenters. The years that immediately followed produced the Marshall Court's foundational Indian law trilogy — Johnson v. M'Intosh, Cherokee Nation v. Georgia, and Worcester v. Georgia — the last of which Jackson famously (and probably apocryphally) refused to enforce. The doctrinal residue of the Removal era is still in force today: tribes remain “domestic dependent nations,” Congress still claims a “plenary power” over them, and the Supreme Court is still relitigating what reservation boundaries actually mean — most recently in McGirt v. Oklahoma in 2020 and Haaland v. Brackeen in 2023. The 1830 Act was not the beginning of dispossession in North America, but it was the moment Congress took ownership of the policy and dressed it in the language of statute. Whatever else May 28 marks on the calendar, in legal history it marks the day removal became American law.Dutch coatings giant AkzoNobel, the maker of Dulux paint, told Sherwin-Williams and Nippon Paint Wednesday that their €12.5 billion ($14.6 billion) joint takeover proposal is not a “superior proposal” and that the board would stay the course on its already-agreed merger with Axalta Coating Systems. The rejected offer, made at €73 per share, would have carved AkzoNobel up — Nippon taking the decorative paints business, Sherwin-Williams taking industrial coatings — and was the second pass after an earlier bid that the board had swatted away in April.AkzoNobel's reasons read like a Dutch corporate-law primer: the offer “did not come close to adequately reflecting” long-term value, the deal-certainty risk around regulatory clearances was too high, and the “interests of AkzoNobel stakeholders” were not adequately safeguarded. That last word is the legal tell. Under Dutch law, a listed company's board is not bound by anything resembling Delaware's Revlon duty to maximize shareholder value in a sale; it answers to a stakeholder model that explicitly weighs employees, creditors, suppliers, and the long-term interests of the enterprise alongside the shareholders. That gives a Dutch board far more room to reject a premium cash bid than a comparable U.S. target would have, especially with a friendly all-stock merger of equals (the Axalta deal) already on the table.The combined AkzoNobel-Axalta entity, announced last November and worth roughly $25 billion, plans to list on the NYSE with dual HQs in Amsterdam and Philadelphia and Dutch tax residency — a structure that itself preserves the Dutch governance model post-close. The CMA in the U.K. has already opened a public comment period on the Axalta deal, and antitrust review is likely the live front to watch from here.AkzoNobel Snubs €12.5B Sherwin-Williams, Nippon Paint Bid | Law360The Trump administration is preparing to halt federal immigration and customs processing at airports located in jurisdictions it deems “sanctuary cities” or “sanctuary states,”, according to a report Reuters published. The mechanism, if implemented, would have Customs and Border Protection officers stop staffing inbound international arrival processing — meaning international passengers landing at, say, San Francisco, Boston, or Seattle would be unable to clear customs at those airports and would have to be diverted. The legal architecture here is unusual because CBP staffing decisions sit at the discretionary end of federal administrative law: the agency has wide latitude to deploy officers where it wants, and there is no statutory entitlement for any particular city to host a federal port of entry.That said, a decision to use that discretion as punishment for a state or municipality's refusal to honor ICE detainers would invite a familiar set of challenges — South Dakota v. Dole-style coercion arguments dressed up as preemption, anti-commandeering claims under Murphy v. NCAA and Printz v. United States, and APA challenges under State Farm to whatever administrative record the agency assembles. Several of the targeted jurisdictions have already won injunctions in earlier rounds of sanctuary-city funding fights, including against the prior conditioning of Byrne JAG grants on detainer compliance. The political move is obvious; the legal move is less so, and the administration will need to articulate a non-pretextual reason for the staffing change if it wants to survive arbitrary-and-capricious review. Whether airlines, airport authorities, or the states themselves will have standing to sue — and what kind of irreparable harm a redirected flight inflicts — is going to be the first set of questions a court has to answer.US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at ‘sanctuary city' airports | ReutersThe Supreme Court reversed and remanded the Fourth Circuit's decision reviving the National Association of Immigration Judges' First Amendment challenge to a federal rule restricting what sitting immigration judges may say publicly about the agency that employs them. The per curiam opinion's holding is narrow but striking: the Fourth Circuit, the justices said, committed an abuse of discretion by reviving the suit on a theory neither party briefed, a “drastic departure from the principle of party presentation” laid out in cases like United States v. Sineneng-Smith. The party-presentation principle is one of those background structural rules that doesn't get a lot of airtime — the basic idea is that federal courts are passive instruments that decide the cases the parties bring them, not the cases judges wish the parties had brought — but here it became outcome-determinative.Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, wrote separately to say the Fourth Circuit was also wrong on the merits because it ignored Elgin v. Department of the Treasury, the 2012 decision holding that the Civil Service Reform Act's administrative-channeling regime is the exclusive route for covered federal employees to challenge adverse employment actions, even constitutional ones. The practical effect is that the immigration judges' union now has to litigate its First Amendment claim through the Merit Systems Protection Board and then the Federal Circuit rather than in district court, and the case bounces back to the Fourth Circuit to redo the analysis on whatever ground the parties did actually raise. The Court also denied a cross-petition from the union. The case is Margolin v. National Association of Immigration Judges, No. 25-767; the merits cross-petition was No. 25-1009.Justices Order Redo In Immigration Judges' Free Speech Suit | Law360A Sixth Circuit panel on Tuesday affirmed the dismissal of an attempt by Right to Life of Michigan and a group of parents to block enforcement of Proposal 3, the 2022 Michigan ballot initiative that wrote a fundamental right to reproductive freedom into Article I, Section 28 of the state constitution. The panel did not reach the merits — the case stopped at standing — and the opinion, written by Judge John K. Bush, is a clean illustration of how high the Article III standing bar is for pre-enforcement challenges of this kind. Standing requires the plaintiff to show an injury that is fairly traceable to the defendant's conduct and likely to be redressed by a favorable decision, and the parents here couldn't make the traceability link work: their theory was that the amendment might allow schools or other actors to help minors obtain contraception or abortion care without parental consent, but the complaint identified no specific enforcement action by Governor Whitmer, Attorney General Nessel, or Secretary of State Benson that was causing or threatening any such injury.The panel reiterated the Lujan v. Defenders of Wildlife framework and quoted approvingly the rule that a “general allegation” that an executive officer is “generally responsible for executing” state law does not, by itself, establish standing to sue that officer. The court also rejected the plaintiffs' attempt to bootstrap standing off the AG's and governor's authority to enforce Michigan's consumer protection and civil rights statutes, calling those allegations too speculative. This is going to be the template for the next several rounds of post-Dobbs challenges to state constitutional reproductive-rights amendments: the merits questions about scope and federal preemption will keep coming, but plaintiffs are going to need a concrete enforcement target to even get a hearing.6th Circ. Rejects Mich. Reproductive Rights Challenge | Law360 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 451 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we examine the substance of Bob Dole's years as Senate Republican Leader — the legislation passed, the compromises forged, and the institutional changes that reshaped the United States Senate during his watch.By the time Dole reached the height of Senate leadership, Washington was entering a period of major political and procedural transformation. The Senate of his early years — built heavily on personal relationships, committee power, and bipartisan negotiation — was beginning to evolve into a more partisan, media-driven institution.At the same time, major policy battles were unfolding across nearly every area of government.This episode explores:• Key legislation and policy accomplishments during Dole's leadership years • Budget battles, tax policy, and fiscal negotiations • The increasing nationalization of Senate politics • Changes in Senate procedure, leadership dynamics, and party strategy • How television, media, and messaging began reshaping the institution • The challenge of governing during an era of growing polarizationThroughout the episode, we see Dole operating not simply as a partisan leader, but as a legislative manager trying to balance ideology, political reality, and the practical demands of governing.The Senate was changing. The country was changing. And Bob Dole stood at the center of that transition.This is the story of leadership during a transformative era — when major policy was still being passed, but the institution itself was beginning to become something very different. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

České zemědělství pálí nejvíc nízké ceny komodit. Řekl to znovuzvolený prezident Agrární komory Jan Doležal. Protesty zemědělců teď podle něj ale na místě nejsou. „Zemědělci mají aktuálně jiné starosti,“ dodal Doležal s tím, že farmáře trápí například přetrvávající sucho. Do budoucna nás čeká i zdražování. „Doby, kdy jsme jablka nakupovali za maximálně 30 korun, jsou pryč,“ řekl Doležal. Teď očekává, že ceny za toto ovoce můžou šplhat až na 50 korun, nepůjde ale o česká jablka. Jakub Veinlich se šéfa Agrární komory ptal třeba i na to, jestli se už Doležal setkal s potravinovým ombudsmanem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us Fan MailIn Episode 450 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we move beyond the title of Senate Republican Leader and examine the qualities Bob Dole brought to the job — both as Majority Leader and Minority Leader of the United States Senate.Leadership in the Senate is unlike leadership anywhere else in American government. It requires patience, discipline, persuasion, timing, and above all, the ability to manage strong personalities while navigating constantly shifting political realities.This episode explores the leadership characteristics that defined Dole's approach and helped him become one of the most respected congressional leaders of his generation.Among the traits examined:• His sharp political instincts and tactical discipline • His mastery of Senate procedure and legislative strategy • His ability to negotiate and build coalitions • His use of humor and wit as political tools • His loyalty to the institution of the Senate itself • His balancing act between ideology and practical governanceWhether serving in the majority or the minority, Dole understood that Senate leadership required flexibility as much as conviction. He could be partisan when necessary, bipartisan when possible, and pragmatic when governing demanded it.The episode also reflects on how Dole's wartime experiences, personal resilience, and years in public service shaped his leadership style — giving him both toughness and perspective in moments of conflict and crisis.This is a portrait of leadership not built on charisma alone, but on preparation, endurance, and understanding how power actually works inside the Senate.A leader of strategy. A leader of relationships. And a leader shaped by both ambition and experience. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 449 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we examine one of the defining turning points of his career — his election as Senate Republican Leader.After years of legislative battles, committee leadership, presidential campaigns, and political setbacks, Dole rose to one of the most powerful positions in Washington: leader of the Republicans in the United States Senate.But what exactly makes a Senate leader?This episode explores not only how Dole secured the position, but what leadership inside the Senate truly required during an era of intense political change. More than a title, Senate leadership demanded strategy, negotiation, discipline, coalition-building, and the ability to manage competing personalities and priorities within the Republican conference.In this episode, we explore:• The political circumstances surrounding Dole's rise to leadership • The internal dynamics of the Senate Republican caucus • How Dole earned the trust and support of fellow senators • The leadership qualities that defined his approach • The challenges of balancing ideology, governance, and party unityAs Republican Leader, Dole became more than a senator from Kansas — he became one of the central figures in national politics and a key architect of Senate Republican strategy during the Reagan era and beyond.This episode marks the beginning of a new chapter:From legislator… to strategist… to leader.And in the process, we begin to see the qualities that made Bob Dole one of the most consequential Senate leaders of his generation. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us Fan MailEpisode 448 — Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 29)Feeding Children All Around the World with Senator George McGovernIn Episode 448 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we explore one of the most remarkable bipartisan partnerships in modern American political history — Bob Dole's work with former Senator George McGovern to combat hunger and feed children around the world.Though they stood on opposite sides of the political spectrum — and had once represented very different visions for America — Dole and McGovern forged a friendship and working relationship rooted in shared humanity and a belief that fighting hunger should rise above politics.Together, they became leading advocates for international food assistance programs and school nutrition initiatives designed to help children in some of the poorest regions of the world. Their efforts would eventually contribute to programs that provided meals, hope, and opportunity to millions.This episode explores:• How the unlikely partnership between Dole and McGovern developed • Their shared commitment to fighting hunger and malnutrition • The creation and expansion of international school feeding programs • How bipartisan cooperation made these efforts possible • The personal respect and friendship that grew between the two senatorsAt a time when politics is often defined by division, the story of Bob Dole and George McGovern stands as a reminder that public service can still be guided by compassion, common purpose, and the willingness to work across ideological lines.This is not a story about campaigns or elections.It is a story about feeding children. About finding common ground. And about two former political rivals who chose to leave the world better than they found it. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Ilihia Gionson as guest to the show.   About Ilihia Gionson, 2021 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Hawaii:   In Hawaiʻi, caring for the elderly is part of the native culture. So when it was time for Ilihia to care for his father Anthony, he naturally stepped into the caregiver role.   Anthony was born in Hawaiʻi in 1947 and served in Vietnam in 1966 when he was 19. His time in Vietnam, with a climate and people who reminded him of home, was one of a series of transformational moments for him. Hawaiʻi had only recently become an American state, and he returned home to a mother close to the end of her life. In the decades following his return, he worked very hard for his family, including being a caregiver to his wife with a genetic kidney disorder and another son with an intellectual disability. Ilihia believes his tireless work ethic was his father's coping mechanism for dealing with the invisible wounds of war. It was not until after Ilihia's mother and brother passed away that Anthony transformed from the caregiver to the care recipient. Ilihia learned about his father's post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when his father started going to grief counseling sessions and began unpacking his invisible wounds resulting from his service.   Anthony lives with Ilihia, his partner and their daughter, who all help care for him. As his father's primary caregiver, Ilihia manages his appointments and medications, performs household chores, and listens to his father when he needs to talk. Anthony's PTSD and anxiety make it difficult for him to participate in group activities, so Ilihia works hard to get his father out of the house, including getting him to the proper medical care and therapy.   Ilihia is the Chief Public Affairs Officer of the W. M. Keck Observatory. As a fellow, he hopes to help other veterans and caregivers in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific who struggle with access to VA resources. He also hopes that by sharing his story, he will help other caregivers self-identify and seek out support.   About the Elizabeth Dole Foundation:   The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is the preeminent organization empowering, supporting, and honoring our nation's 14.3 million military and veteran caregivers—the spouses, parents, family members, and friends who care for America's wounded, ill, or injured service members and veterans. Established by Senator Elizabeth Dole in 2012, the Foundation works to empower military and veteran caregivers, their families, and their communities through programs, partnerships, and advocacy that drive innovative, impactful, and sustainable solutions.   About the 11th Annual National Convening:   Registration is now open for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's 11th Annual National Convening – and you won't want to miss it!   Join us on May 19, 2026, in Washington, D.C., at the iconic Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, where leaders, advocates, and caregivers from across the country will come together for a powerful day of connection, conversation, and action. If you are unable to join us in-person, you can register for virtual attendance using the same link.   Last year, Convening attendees helped us begin to develop the National Blueprint for Action—a practical, solutions-driven roadmap designed to strengthen support for the 14.3 million military and veteran caregivers nationwide. Now, as we officially launch that Blueprint, we commit to act—bringing together caregivers, business and industry leaders, and policymakers to advance a nationwide Culture of Caregiving. Inspired by thought-provoking plenary speakers, you will participate in interactive working sessions and breakout discussions to learn how you can make a difference.   In-person attendees will also experience our dynamic Innovation Expo, featuring more than 30 organizations across military and veteran services, healthcare, and beyond. There, explore valuable resources, spark meaningful connections, enjoy a complimentary headshot, and take a moment for yourself at our chair massage station.

Send us Fan MailEpisode 447 — Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 28)Saving Social SecurityIn Episode 447 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we examine one of the most important bipartisan legislative efforts of the modern era — the fight to preserve and stabilize Social Security during the early 1980s.At a time when the Social Security system faced a looming financial crisis and fears grew that the government could soon be unable to meet its obligations, Washington was forced into difficult negotiations with enormous political stakes.This episode explores the effort to “save Social Security” — and the central role Bob Dole played in navigating one of the most sensitive and consequential policy debates of his Senate career.Working alongside President Ronald Reagan, congressional leaders, and members of both parties, Dole became a key figure in the negotiations that ultimately produced a compromise designed to strengthen the program's long-term stability.In this episode, we explore:• The financial crisis facing Social Security in the early 1980s • The political risks surrounding reform efforts • Bob Dole's role in the negotiations and legislative strategy • The bipartisan cooperation required to reach an agreement • How the reforms reshaped Social Security for future generationsThis is a story not just about policy, but about governing — the challenge of balancing political reality with fiscal responsibility while dealing with one of the most important programs in American life.In an era often remembered for ideological battles, the Social Security compromise stood as a reminder that major legislation still required negotiation, trust, and compromise.A system on the brink. A Senate forced to act. And Bob Dole at the center of one of Washington's defining bipartisan moments. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/286 http://relay.fm/rd/286 Ain't Nothin' Gonna Break My Stride 286 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa In order to proceed with the extraction, John has needed to evolve his approach. In order to proceed with the extraction, John has needed to evolve his approach. clean 6594 In order to proceed with the extraction, John has needed to evolve his approach. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: In order to proceed with the extraction, John has needed to evolve his approach. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss homework. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. Recorded on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Credits Audio Editor/Merlin's Handler: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Reconcilable Differences #224: A Second Lap of the BabiesMaybe the episode where we talk about Dole raisins? GoodLinksJohn's link-tracking app. American cheese - Wikipedia Emulsified, by Yo La Tengo - YouTube Visualizing The Simpsons episode ratings - Reddit John's 24-second Marathon video - YouTube Break My Stride, by Matthew Wilder - YouTube Break My Stride, by Matthew Wilder - Wikipedia John explains his Destiny music videos - Hypercritical.co

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/286 http://relay.fm/rd/286 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa In order to proceed with the extraction, John has needed to evolve his approach. In order to proceed with the extraction, John has needed to evolve his approach. clean 6594 In order to proceed with the extraction, John has needed to evolve his approach. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: In order to proceed with the extraction, John has needed to evolve his approach. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss homework. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. Recorded on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Credits Audio Editor/Merlin's Handler: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Reconcilable Differences #224: A Second Lap of the BabiesMaybe the episode where we talk about Dole raisins? GoodLinksJohn's link-tracking app. American cheese - Wikipedia Emulsified, by Yo La Tengo - YouTube Visualizing The Simpsons episode ratings - Reddit John's 24-second Marathon video - YouTube Break My Stride, by Matthew Wilder - YouTube Break My Stride, by Matthew Wilder - Wikipedia John explains his Destiny music videos - Hypercritical.co

Send us Fan MailEpisode 446 — Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 27)Ronald Reagan and Bob DoleIn Episode 446 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we take a closer look at one of the defining relationships of the 1980s — Dole's partnership with Ronald Reagan.Moving beyond policy and legislation, this episode explores the personal and professional dynamic between two very different leaders who nevertheless worked together to shape an era. Dole, the disciplined Senate tactician, and Reagan, the communicator-in-chief, formed a relationship grounded in mutual respect, political necessity, and a shared sense of purpose.Through firsthand reflections and recollections, we also hear from fellow senators who worked alongside Reagan — offering a portrait of a president who inspired not just loyalty, but genuine affection.In this episode, they reflect on:• What it was like to work directly with Ronald Reagan • How Reagan built relationships across the Senate • The balance between leadership, delegation, and persuasion • The personal side of Reagan — including his well-known love of humor and storytellingThe tone is unmistakable: admiration, respect, and, in many cases, fondness.These are not just political recollections — they are personal memories. Stories of conversations, moments of levity, and the kind of human connection that often goes unseen in the historical record.At a time when leadership required both vision and relationships, Reagan left a lasting impression on those who served with him.And through Bob Dole's experience — and the voices of his colleagues — we see why.A president remembered not just for policy… but for presence, personality… and the ability to bring people together. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

It's been two weeks since the city of Minneapolis opened applications for emergency rent relief. The fund was created after some immigrant families couldn't pay rent, because they were too scared to leave their homes and go to work during Operation Metro Surge. The $2 million rent relief fund is being administered through Hennepin County, along with three partner organizations. And we're going to check in on the progress of the program. Will Lehman is the area manager of homelessness prevention for Hennepin County and Jackie Pérez, vice president of programs at CLUES, Minnesota's largest Latino-led nonprofit organization, and a community partner organization helping disperse rent relief funding.

Send us Fan MailEpisode 445 — Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 26)The 1981 Tax Bill, TEFRA, and Ronald ReaganIn Episode 445 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we examine one of the most consequential policy chapters of the early 1980s — and one that placed Dole at the center of economic policymaking in Washington.This episode focuses on two landmark pieces of legislation:• The sweeping 1981 tax cuts championed by Ronald Reagan — a cornerstone of the Reagan economic program that aimed to stimulate growth and reshape the federal tax system • And the follow-up legislation, the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA), designed to close loopholes and address the fiscal challenges that emerged in the wake of those cutsAs Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Bob Dole played a critical and often underappreciated role in navigating both efforts — balancing ideological goals with the practical realities of governing.This episode explores:• How the 1981 tax bill was crafted and passed • The economic and political consequences that followed • Why TEFRA became necessary just one year later • The tension between tax reduction and fiscal responsibility • The working relationship between Dole and President Reagan — cooperation, negotiation, and occasional frictionAt the heart of the story is a fundamental question: how do you govern when policy goals collide with fiscal reality?Through these debates, we see Bob Dole not just as a political figure, but as a legislative strategist — working within the system to make ambitious policy function in the real world.From bold tax cuts… to difficult corrections… and a partnership that helped define an era.This is the story of policy, power, and pragmatism in the early Reagan years. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us Fan MailEpisode 444 — Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 25)Mr. Chairman!! The Finance Committee ChairIn Episode 444 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we arrive at a defining moment in his rise to power in the United States Senate — his elevation to Chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee.For years, that gavel had been held by Russell B. Long, one of the most influential figures in the Senate and a master of its internal workings. His tenure symbolized an era when seniority and institutional control defined leadership.But with the arrival of the Reagan era, the ground beneath Washington began to shift.As the political realignment of Ronald Reagan took hold, Bob Dole stepped into the chairmanship — marking not just a personal milestone, but a broader transition in power, policy, and direction.One moment captures it all.When the new chairman was called upon for his vote — for the first time, that chairman was Bob Dole. And in a telling, almost poetic gesture, Russell Long himself responded “aye,” acknowledging both the change in leadership and the passing of an era.In this episode, we explore:• How Dole rose to claim one of the most powerful positions in the Senate • The significance of the Finance Committee in shaping national policy • The transition from Russell Long's leadership to Dole's • What this moment revealed about the changing nature of Washington in the early 1980s • How the Reagan Revolution reshaped both policy and power inside the SenateThis is more than a change in chairmanship — it is a moment of transformation.From Long to Dole… from one era to another… and from the old Senate to a new political age. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

01. Leonardo Britto - Quantum 02. En;Th - Shine 03. Gabo Martin, Ignacio Berardi - Underworld 04. Ranta, Krasa Rosa, Miroshin - Kolybelnaya 05. Redspace, Olven, Atique - Thread 06. Elecground - Day Light 07. Blou. & Bod_Mod - Baby Flex 08. Mayro - Give Us Time 09. Pablo Gargano - Midnight Shadows 10. Ariel Stamile - Watanga Spirit 11. Redspace - Don't Think 12. N2N - Tease 13. Chelakhov, Gero Pellizzon - Searching 14. Mareveg, Luca Abayan - Dare to Be Different 15. Ffina - Janeiro 16. Tomek, Joaquin Salmain - Road To Infinity 17. Michael A, Haft - Sunbeam 18. Andre Winter, Boho - Brunswick 19. Jiminy Hop - Cavalier 20. Max Wexem - Move My Body 21. Fernando Olaya - Monophonik 22. Ana Kosh, Gamayuna - Khi Nana 23. Sasheen - Heka 24. Anthony Pappa, Fauxplay - Voltaire 25. Noiyse Project - Reverie 26. Max Wexem - Last Dance 27. Emmanuel Dip - Bacab 28. Proff - Dark Magic 29. Digital Mess, Forty Cats - Faraday Cage 30. Nicky - Devangana 31. Niko Ava, Dole & Kom - Croma 32. Mango Alley - ZUCCASAM Treno 33. Michael Anthony - Headlong 34. M.O.S., Kamilo Sanclemente, Andre Moret - Perception 35. Andre Gazolla - Altered State 36. Emphi - Cosmic Arrival 37. Influence, Sherrnx - Area 51 38. Extrawelt - Clipping Me Softly 39. Quiqui, Soulmade - Opium Dreams 40. Mathias Winnfield - Something Cool 41. Monojoke, Amaare, Zankee Gulati - One Note 42. Elecground - Ad Astra 43. Neotraffic - Neon Nebula 44. Serge Canteros - Delusions 45. Notamous, Will Daley - Onyx 46. Phillosopher, Brian David - Seculum 47. Apnitus, Grisel Esquivel - Roseton 48. Anthony Cole - Not Singular 49. Digital Mess - Rusty Flower 50. Numo, Akann - Lamborghini 51. Ten Walls, Vineetha, Teklix - Aganitha Tara 52. Erdi Irmak - Dream Pool 53. Kostya Outta - Equinox 54. Michael A - Equilateral 55. Cosmic Gate, Ginchy - Battalion 56. Ezequiel Arias, Durante - Prisma 57. Mylo, Tim Grand - Drop the pressure 58. Faithless, Kebin Van Reeken - Insomnia 59. Jamie Stevens, Alex O'Rion - With You 60. Deeplomatik - Bless Vibes 61. Jou Nielsen, Paul Ikky - Law Of One 62. Evoxel, Amiel Adany - Down To The Beat 63. Gai Barone, Rebus Project - Juste Un De Plus 64. Khenya - Find Me 65. Ivan Pogrebniak, Sound Fusion - Ashen Skies 66. Julian Nates - Do You Want To 67. Ivan Pogrebniak, J Lauda - Ashen Skies 68. Kant - White Sun 69. Touch The Sound - Loca 70. Al Park, Niqla - Steady Elevation 71. Gero Pellizzon, Tato Seco - Mechenikal

01. Leonardo Britto - Quantum 02. En;Th - Shine 03. Gabo Martin, Ignacio Berardi - Underworld 04. Ranta, Krasa Rosa, Miroshin - Kolybelnaya 05. Redspace, Olven, Atique - Thread 06. Elecground - Day Light 07. Blou. & Bod_Mod - Baby Flex 08. Mayro - Give Us Time 09. Pablo Gargano - Midnight Shadows 10. Ariel Stamile - Watanga Spirit 11. Redspace - Don't Think 12. N2N - Tease 13. Chelakhov, Gero Pellizzon - Searching 14. Mareveg, Luca Abayan - Dare to Be Different 15. Ffina - Janeiro 16. Tomek, Joaquin Salmain - Road To Infinity 17. Michael A, Haft - Sunbeam 18. Andre Winter, Boho - Brunswick 19. Jiminy Hop - Cavalier 20. Max Wexem - Move My Body 21. Fernando Olaya - Monophonik 22. Ana Kosh, Gamayuna - Khi Nana 23. Sasheen - Heka 24. Anthony Pappa, Fauxplay - Voltaire 25. Noiyse Project - Reverie 26. Max Wexem - Last Dance 27. Emmanuel Dip - Bacab 28. Proff - Dark Magic 29. Digital Mess, Forty Cats - Faraday Cage 30. Nicky - Devangana 31. Niko Ava, Dole & Kom - Croma 32. Mango Alley - ZUCCASAM Treno 33. Michael Anthony - Headlong 34. M.O.S., Kamilo Sanclemente, Andre Moret - Perception 35. Andre Gazolla - Altered State 36. Emphi - Cosmic Arrival 37. Influence, Sherrnx - Area 51 38. Extrawelt - Clipping Me Softly 39. Quiqui, Soulmade - Opium Dreams 40. Mathias Winnfield - Something Cool 41. Monojoke, Amaare, Zankee Gulati - One Note 42. Elecground - Ad Astra 43. Neotraffic - Neon Nebula 44. Serge Canteros - Delusions 45. Notamous, Will Daley - Onyx 46. Phillosopher, Brian David - Seculum 47. Apnitus, Grisel Esquivel - Roseton 48. Anthony Cole - Not Singular 49. Digital Mess - Rusty Flower 50. Numo, Akann - Lamborghini 51. Ten Walls, Vineetha, Teklix - Aganitha Tara 52. Erdi Irmak - Dream Pool 53. Kostya Outta - Equinox 54. Michael A - Equilateral 55. Cosmic Gate, Ginchy - Battalion 56. Ezequiel Arias, Durante - Prisma 57. Mylo, Tim Grand - Drop the pressure 58. Faithless, Kebin Van Reeken - Insomnia 59. Jamie Stevens, Alex O'Rion - With You 60. Deeplomatik - Bless Vibes 61. Jou Nielsen, Paul Ikky - Law Of One 62. Evoxel, Amiel Adany - Down To The Beat 63. Gai Barone, Rebus Project - Juste Un De Plus 64. Khenya - Find Me 65. Ivan Pogrebniak, Sound Fusion - Ashen Skies 66. Julian Nates - Do You Want To 67. Ivan Pogrebniak, J Lauda - Ashen Skies 68. Kant - White Sun 69. Touch The Sound - Loca 70. Al Park, Niqla - Steady Elevation 71. Gero Pellizzon, Tato Seco - Mechenikal

Kanael Godde is an elite bike trials rider from France - and the man who built the UCI World Cup round in Dole almost entirely from scratch, funded by private sponsors, and organised largely by himself. In this episode of The Shin Dig Podcast, Kanael breaks down exactly how you take a city with no trials scene and turn it into a World Cup host. We go deep on the full budget, sourcing obstacles from quarries, the 3am gate-setting sessions when nobody was answering his calls, and the €1,000 the city contributed to an €80,000 event.If you've ever wondered what actually goes into putting on a trials competition - this is the honest, unglamorous, completely fascinating answer.Dole World Cup - Round 1

Avoiding the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war has become very expensive for some businesses. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Send us Fan MailEpisode 443 — Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 24)The 1980 Republican Presidential PrimaryIn Episode 443 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we turn to one of the most pivotal — and ultimately disappointing — chapters in his political journey: his campaign for President in 1980.Viewed through the lens of Dole's candidacy, this episode offers a revealing look at a Republican Party in transition — searching for direction in the aftermath of the 1970s and on the brink of a conservative realignment.At the center of that transformation stood Ronald Reagan, whose vision and political momentum would come to define the era. Alongside him was George H. W. Bush, representing a different wing of the party and mounting a formidable campaign of his own.Caught between these two rising forces, Dole's campaign struggled to find its footing.This episode assesses:• Why Dole entered the race — and what he hoped to achieve • The challenges he faced in a rapidly shifting political environment • His relationships with Reagan and Bush — both as rivals and future allies • The strategic and structural weaknesses that hindered his campaign • How the outcome reshaped Dole's future in national politicsThough his presidential bid fell short, the campaign itself provides valuable insight into Dole's political identity — pragmatic, disciplined, and deeply rooted in the Senate — and highlights the difficulty of translating that identity into a national movement during a time of ideological change.More broadly, this episode captures a turning point in Republican politics:A party moving toward Reagan… a field adjusting to that reality… and a candidate in Bob Dole, whose moment had not yet arrived.A campaign that didn't succeed — but still helped define the path forward. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Nia and Aughie explore the interesting life and service of Senator Elizabeth Dole.

Send us Fan MailEpisode 442 — Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 23)The Senate (F): The United States Supreme Court FightsIn Episode 442 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we examine one of the most contentious and consequential arenas of the United States Senate — the confirmation battles over the Supreme Court.This episode traces the evolution of those fights across the Dole era, beginning just before he entered the Senate with the failed nomination of Abe Fortas — a turning point that signaled a new level of scrutiny and political conflict in the confirmation process.From there, we move through a series of increasingly high-stakes battles:• The nominations of Clement Haynsworth and G. Harrold Carswell • The explosive and precedent-setting fight over Robert Bork • And the deeply divisive confirmation of Clarence ThomasCentral to this story — and featured throughout the episode — is Strom Thurmond, a dominant figure on the Senate Judiciary Committee and a key player in shaping the outcomes and tone of these battles.Together, these confirmation fights transformed the Senate's constitutional role of “advice and consent,” turning what had often been a more restrained process into one of the most visible and politically charged responsibilities of the chamber.In this episode, we explore:• How and why confirmation battles became more contentious • The growing role of ideology, media, and public pressure • The strategies used by both supporters and opponents of nominees • The long-term impact on judicial confirmations at every levelThis is the story of how Supreme Court nominations became political battlegrounds — and how the Senate was changed in the process.From Fortas to Thomas… a transformation of power, process, and precedent. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

01. Kant - White Sun 02. Noiyse Project - Alone Way 03. Ivan Pogrebniak, J Lauda - Ashen Skies 04. Dub Pepper, Altegro - Beat the Pot 05. Gai Barone, Rebus Project - Juste Un De Plus 06. Lurum - Where We Begin 07. Julian Nates - Do You Want To 08. Ivan Pogrebniak, Sound Fusion - Ashen Skies 09. Deeplomatik - Bless Vibes 10. Proff - Memory #3 11. Faithless, Kebin Van Reeken - Insomnia 12. Gmj, Matter, Kasey Taylor, Karl Pilbrow - EXT 135 13. Michael A - Equilateral 14. Quivver - Keep On Runnin' 15. Chique, Saucy Rich - The Sauce 16. Mylo, Tim Grand - Drop the pressure 17. Boy Oh Boy, Sanoi - 101 Opener 18. Gai Barone, Tiefstone - Nostro 19. Stereo Munk, Dublew - Goliath 20. Krasa Rosa - Rusalki 21. Ten Walls, Vineetha, Teklix - Aganitha Tara 22. Tali Muss, Vasuda Sharma, Matan Caspi - Pag Dhariye 23. Dj Zombi, Dmitry Molosh - Harmonized 24. Digital Mess - Rusty Flower 25. Rockka, Fuenka - Amnesia 26. Apnitus, Grisel Esquivel - Roseton 27. Elecground - Ad Astra 28. Phillosopher, Brian David - Seculum 29. Notamous, Will Daley - Onyx 30. Influence, Sherrnx - Area 51 31. Redspace, Sam Borski - Last Call 32. Neotraffic - Neon Nebula 33. Quiqui, Soulmade - Opium Dreams 34. Andre Gazolla - Altered State 35. Anthony Cole - In My Mind 36. Niko Ava, Dole & Kom - Croma 37. Tonaco - Solatium 38. Mayro - Sabi 39. Sound Fusion - Emerther 40. M.O.S., Kamilo Sanclemente, Andre Moret - Perception 41. Nila, Luis Damora - Pure State 42. Groove Delight - Ex Machina 43. Sound Fusion - Airk 44. Emmanuel Dip - Bacab 45. Whoriskey, Noiyse Project - Torn 46. Nicky - Devangana 47. Callecat, Sebastien Sellares - Axolotl 48. Elecground - Molecule 49. Andre Winter, Boho - Brunswick 50. Jiminy Hop - Cavalier 51. Ana Kosh, Gamayuna - Khi Nana 52. Paul - All Noises Are Music 53. Rudra - Impermanence 54. Kommodo - Desert Roses 55. Chris Lorenzo - Appetite 56. Second Sine - I Was There 57. Redspace - Don't Think 58. Ranta, Krasa Rosa, Miroshin - Kolybelnaya 59. Gabo Martin, Ignacio Berardi - Underworld 60. Sofi Tukker, Crush Club - Swing 61. Mayro - Overtime 62. Cocho - Porta 63. Jesuan M, Pedro Belardo - Collapse 64. John Monkman - Pumpui 65. Andre Gazolla - Spiritual Fragment 66. Felipe Alonso, Oscar Cordero - Digital Soul 67. Affkt - Bodypa 68. Touch The Sound - Loca 69. Al Park, Niqla - Steady Elevation

01. Digital Mess - Rusty Flower 02. Coqueit - Scylla 03. Phillosopher, Brian David - Seculum 04. David Podhel, Haen - True Wisdom 05. Neotraffic - Neon Nebula 06. Camiel Daamen - Love Dub 07. Anthony Cole - In My Mind 08. Mayro - Evolutionary Ritual 09. Elecground - Ad Astra 10. Final Request - Over Control 11. Quiqui, Soulmade - Opium Dreams 12. Facundo Leiarz - Ego Cloud 13. Notamous, Will Daley - Onyx 14. Max Wexem, Bondarev - The Lotus 15. J Lauda, Kebin Van Reeken - Waves 16. Sound Fusion - Airk 17. Niko Ava, Dole & Kom - Croma 18. M.O.S., Kamilo Sanclemente, Andre Moret - Perception 19. Plecta, Rossie, Agustin Pietrocola - Matala 20. Groove Delight - Ex Machina 21. Mayro - Sabi 22. Gowzer - Polymorph 23. Emmanuel Dip - Bacab 24. Sound Fusion - Emerther 25. Analog Sense - Sky X 26. Nicky - Devangana 27. Tebra - Grace 28. Miekejames, Hello Shadow - Shifting Sands 29. Kamilo Sanclemente - Parallel Moon 30. Andre Winter, Boho - Brunswick 31. Siavash, Cioz - Villain 32. Hobin Rude, K Loveski - Crying Moon 33. Paul - All Noises Are Music 34. Hernan Cattaneo, Husa, Zeyada, Brvnov - Love is Coming Back 35. Ffina - Janeiro 36. Albuquerque, Anonimat - Like First Time Flight 37. Cocho - Porta 38. Augusto Dassano - Kumelfung 39. Blou. & Bod_Mod - Baby Flex 40. Kasper Koman - Organist 41. Delphi Drive - The Tribe 42. Chris Lorenzo - Appetite 43. Redspace - Don't Think 44. Fm Radio Gods, Plastic Robots - Paraphonic 45. Gabo Martin, Ignacio Berardi - Underworld 46. Gux Jimenez - 369 Code 47. Tiefstone - Ziphotelont 48. John Monkman - Signal 49. Fabrication, Alegra, Second Sine - A Method For Closure 50. Al Park, Niqla - Steady Elevation 51. Rockka, Dr Green - Suspect 52. Zac - Paradox 53. Felipe Alonso, Oscar Cordero - Digital Soul 54. Paul Angelo, Subandrio - Fountain of Youth 55. Lurum - Where We Begin 56. Ignacio Tuzio, Zahna - Everlong 57. Ivan Pogrebniak, Sound Fusion - Ashen Skies 58. Rockka, Mayro - Duskraver 59. Dub Pepper, Altegro - Beat the Pot 60. Proff - Memory #3 61. Darin Epsilon - Mindshadows 62. Kasper Koman - Gertrude 63. Ruls, Sharon Graziani - Drop Shot 64. Rockka - Realms of Silence 65. Gai Barone, Tiefstone - Nostro 66. Melonboy - Free Free Falling 67. Michael A - Equilateral 68. Chemical Brother, Senatvs, Koshi, Sixtone - Do It Again Senatvs 69. Chique, Saucy Rich - The Sauce

01. Dub Pepper, Altegro - Beat the Pot 02. Jon.K, Kuznetsov - Kika 03. Nathan Katz, Alej Ch - Subliminal 04. Fabri Lopez - Hite 05. Lurum - Where We Begin 06. Ruben Karapetyan - State of Progression 07. Proff - Memory #3 08. Fernando Olaya - Framework 09. Quivver - Keep On Runnin' 10. Kasper Koman - Gertrude 11. Gai Barone, Tiefstone - Nostro 12. All Living Things - Programme Music 13. Chique, Saucy Rich - The Sauce 14. Redspace - Precursor 15. Ruls, Sharon Graziani - Drop Shot 16. Pasindu, Noise Generation - Synthetic 17. Fernando Olaya - Slow Motion Love 18. Cedren & Manu-L, Influence - Illusion 19. Phillosopher, Brian David - Seculum 20. Luttrell - Go 21. Dile Lk, Samuel - Transmitter 22. Anthony Cole - In My Mind 23. Dowden, Noiyse Project - Disposition 24. Quiqui, Soulmade - Opium Dreams 25. Quivver - Night and Day 26. Max Wexem, Bondarev - The Lotus 27. Sound Fusion - Airk 28. Luch - Siren's Flicker 29. Mayro - Sabi 30. Sebastien Leger - Koi Fish 31. Niko Ava, Dole & Kom - Croma 32. Collective States - Carbon Freeze 33. Groove Delight - Ex Machina 34. Christian Bonori - Planetary Alignment 35. Analog Sense - Sky X 36. Forty Cats, Kyotto - Nocturne 37. Sound Fusion - Emerther 38. Deflee - Da House 39. Nicky - Devangana 40. Gai Barone, Giancly Nativo - Alternative Waves 41. Dino Martin - Dungeon 42. Krasa Rosa - Skachki 43. Miekejames, Hello Shadow - Shifting Sands 44. Etta, Santti - My Heart 45. Andre Winter, Boho - Brunswick 46. Maze 28 - Dusty 47. Mattim, Haen - Poles Apart 48. Kamilo Sanclemente - Parallel Moon 49. Nacres, Mayro - Naturalize 50. Hobin Rude, K Loveski - Crying Moon 51. Paul - All Noises Are Music 52. Offtide - Telephono 53. Max Wexem, Maxxim - Pocahontas 54. Tomek, Joaquin Salmain - Road To Infinity 55. Cocho - Porta 56. Kasper Koman - Organist 57. Panic Chase, Dub Pepper - Can You Feel It 58. Chris Lorenzo - Appetite 59. Ovadia - ADSR 60. Solis - Superposition 61. Gabo Martin, Ignacio Berardi - Underworld 62. A-Tom, Gudinho, Zeitlos, V.Tino - Feel U 63. Gux Jimenez - 369 Code 64. Lopezhouse, Angela, Guy Mantzur - Crosses and Angels 65. Fjl - Massive Drift 66. John Monkman - Signal 67. Passenger 10, Daniel Portman - Freedom Is a Choice 68. Tiefstone - Ziphotelont 69. Noiyse Project - Alone Way