Podcasts about Electoral college

Join Jim and Greg for the Friday 3 Martini Lunch! Today, they tackle President Trump saying a deal with Iran is imminent, the hyperbolic venting of longtime CBS reporters over the shakeup at 60 Minutes, foreigners being blown away in awe at the USA as they come for the World Cup, and Pete Buttigieg's weak argument for deciding presidential elections with a national popular vote.First, they react to President Trump calling off intense airstrikes and an invasion of Kharg Island because a peace deal with Iran is imminent. Iran is also releasing it's version of the agreement, which almost assuredly does not resemble the actual negotiations. This is a ruse Tehran has tried before. But are we actually close to a deal?Next, they laugh as longtime CBS reporter and 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl calls Bari Weiss' shakeup at the network "by far the worst experience I've been involved in, or even witnessed." Citing a Washington Free Beacon story, Jim and Greg remind Stahl of some of the far more troubling stories she has done and how dramatic the legacy media get over changes they don't like.Then, they relish the stories of foreigners coming to the U.S. for the World Cup and gushing about how much they love the country, our people, and what we have to offer. It's a good reminder of how good we have it when others see it for the first time.Finally, they pick apart Pete Buttigieg's argument for scrapping the Electoral College for a national popular vote for president. Buttigieg says it would make every state matter. Jim and Greg explain why the Electoral College makes far more sense - including reasons we just witnessed this month.Please visit our great sponsors:OneSkinGet 15% off OneSkin with code 3ML at https://oneskin.co/3MLPocket HoseFor a limited time, get two free gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and a thumb drive nozzle—when you buy the Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text MARTINI to 64000, message and data rates may apply.Fast Growing TreesBetter plants, better growing, and an extra 20% off with code MARTINI at https://FastGrowingTrees.com/Martini for a limited time; terms and conditions may apply.New episodes every weekday. 

Karine Premont and Christopher Devine have a new edited volume focusing on the American Vice Presidency and analyzing not just the office and the officeholders, but also the role of vice presidential candidates in the campaigns for the presidency. Second in Command: Reevaluating the Role of Vice Presidents and Running Makes in Modern American Politics (U Michigan Press, 2026) is a fascinating exploration of the role and place of the vice president, the vice presidency, and the vice presidential running mate. Often this position and this job are dismissed—since the vice president has very few actual powers, besides his/her role as president of the Senate and tiebreaker in that body, and one of the certifiers of the Electoral College votes after an election. But in the contemporary political environment, vice presidents have grown in importance in terms of their role on the presidential ticket and in their role once elected to office. Second in Command is split into two parts, the first section focusing on the vice president in office, while the second part examines the vice presidential candidate and the role of being a running mate to a presidential candidate. In our conversation we discuss the fact that the vice president is often considered to be the “appendix” of American government, created at the Constitutional Convention to break a tie in the Senate, should there be one, and to solve the problem coming out of the newly designed Electoral College where two votes needed to be cast for president. But over the past fifty years, there has been tremendous change in terms of the inhabitants in the office, their relationship to the president and the presidency, and their activities on the campaign trail. Vice Presidents have become general advisors to the president. This precedent was established between President Jimmy Carter and his vice president, Walter Mondale. And since the 1970s, this newly engaged position and role for the vice president have generally been in place, with different approaches from different presidents/vice presidential pairs. The idea of trying to “balance” the ticket is still part of the selection dynamic, but it is as important as the working relationship that presidents have pursued with their vice presidential pick. We had a fascinating discussion of the history of the vice presidency as well as an analysis of the more modern dynamic. We talked about different parts of ticket balancing, since it is not necessarily about geography so much as constituent appeals: religious groups, gender, expertise/experience, and more. Second in Command: Reevaluating the Role of Vice Presidents and Running Mates in Modern American Politics is available from the University of Michigan Press via open access. Here is the link: https://doi.org/10.3998/mpub.14505045 It can, of course, also be purchased. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Karine Premont and Christopher Devine have a new edited volume focusing on the American Vice Presidency and analyzing not just the office and the officeholders, but also the role of vice presidential candidates in the campaigns for the presidency. Second in Command: Reevaluating the Role of Vice Presidents and Running Makes in Modern American Politics (U Michigan Press, 2026) is a fascinating exploration of the role and place of the vice president, the vice presidency, and the vice presidential running mate. Often this position and this job are dismissed—since the vice president has very few actual powers, besides his/her role as president of the Senate and tiebreaker in that body, and one of the certifiers of the Electoral College votes after an election. But in the contemporary political environment, vice presidents have grown in importance in terms of their role on the presidential ticket and in their role once elected to office. Second in Command is split into two parts, the first section focusing on the vice president in office, while the second part examines the vice presidential candidate and the role of being a running mate to a presidential candidate. In our conversation we discuss the fact that the vice president is often considered to be the “appendix” of American government, created at the Constitutional Convention to break a tie in the Senate, should there be one, and to solve the problem coming out of the newly designed Electoral College where two votes needed to be cast for president. But over the past fifty years, there has been tremendous change in terms of the inhabitants in the office, their relationship to the president and the presidency, and their activities on the campaign trail. Vice Presidents have become general advisors to the president. This precedent was established between President Jimmy Carter and his vice president, Walter Mondale. And since the 1970s, this newly engaged position and role for the vice president have generally been in place, with different approaches from different presidents/vice presidential pairs. The idea of trying to “balance” the ticket is still part of the selection dynamic, but it is as important as the working relationship that presidents have pursued with their vice presidential pick. We had a fascinating discussion of the history of the vice presidency as well as an analysis of the more modern dynamic. We talked about different parts of ticket balancing, since it is not necessarily about geography so much as constituent appeals: religious groups, gender, expertise/experience, and more. Second in Command: Reevaluating the Role of Vice Presidents and Running Mates in Modern American Politics is available from the University of Michigan Press via open access. Here is the link: https://doi.org/10.3998/mpub.14505045 It can, of course, also be purchased. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Karine Premont and Christopher Devine have a new edited volume focusing on the American Vice Presidency and analyzing not just the office and the officeholders, but also the role of vice presidential candidates in the campaigns for the presidency. Second in Command: Reevaluating the Role of Vice Presidents and Running Makes in Modern American Politics (U Michigan Press, 2026) is a fascinating exploration of the role and place of the vice president, the vice presidency, and the vice presidential running mate. Often this position and this job are dismissed—since the vice president has very few actual powers, besides his/her role as president of the Senate and tiebreaker in that body, and one of the certifiers of the Electoral College votes after an election. But in the contemporary political environment, vice presidents have grown in importance in terms of their role on the presidential ticket and in their role once elected to office. Second in Command is split into two parts, the first section focusing on the vice president in office, while the second part examines the vice presidential candidate and the role of being a running mate to a presidential candidate. In our conversation we discuss the fact that the vice president is often considered to be the “appendix” of American government, created at the Constitutional Convention to break a tie in the Senate, should there be one, and to solve the problem coming out of the newly designed Electoral College where two votes needed to be cast for president. But over the past fifty years, there has been tremendous change in terms of the inhabitants in the office, their relationship to the president and the presidency, and their activities on the campaign trail. Vice Presidents have become general advisors to the president. This precedent was established between President Jimmy Carter and his vice president, Walter Mondale. And since the 1970s, this newly engaged position and role for the vice president have generally been in place, with different approaches from different presidents/vice presidential pairs. The idea of trying to “balance” the ticket is still part of the selection dynamic, but it is as important as the working relationship that presidents have pursued with their vice presidential pick. We had a fascinating discussion of the history of the vice presidency as well as an analysis of the more modern dynamic. We talked about different parts of ticket balancing, since it is not necessarily about geography so much as constituent appeals: religious groups, gender, expertise/experience, and more. Second in Command: Reevaluating the Role of Vice Presidents and Running Mates in Modern American Politics is available from the University of Michigan Press via open access. Here is the link: https://doi.org/10.3998/mpub.14505045 It can, of course, also be purchased. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Karine Premont and Christopher Devine have a new edited volume focusing on the American Vice Presidency and analyzing not just the office and the officeholders, but also the role of vice presidential candidates in the campaigns for the presidency. Second in Command: Reevaluating the Role of Vice Presidents and Running Makes in Modern American Politics (U Michigan Press, 2026) is a fascinating exploration of the role and place of the vice president, the vice presidency, and the vice presidential running mate. Often this position and this job are dismissed—since the vice president has very few actual powers, besides his/her role as president of the Senate and tiebreaker in that body, and one of the certifiers of the Electoral College votes after an election. But in the contemporary political environment, vice presidents have grown in importance in terms of their role on the presidential ticket and in their role once elected to office. Second in Command is split into two parts, the first section focusing on the vice president in office, while the second part examines the vice presidential candidate and the role of being a running mate to a presidential candidate. In our conversation we discuss the fact that the vice president is often considered to be the “appendix” of American government, created at the Constitutional Convention to break a tie in the Senate, should there be one, and to solve the problem coming out of the newly designed Electoral College where two votes needed to be cast for president. But over the past fifty years, there has been tremendous change in terms of the inhabitants in the office, their relationship to the president and the presidency, and their activities on the campaign trail. Vice Presidents have become general advisors to the president. This precedent was established between President Jimmy Carter and his vice president, Walter Mondale. And since the 1970s, this newly engaged position and role for the vice president have generally been in place, with different approaches from different presidents/vice presidential pairs. The idea of trying to “balance” the ticket is still part of the selection dynamic, but it is as important as the working relationship that presidents have pursued with their vice presidential pick. We had a fascinating discussion of the history of the vice presidency as well as an analysis of the more modern dynamic. We talked about different parts of ticket balancing, since it is not necessarily about geography so much as constituent appeals: religious groups, gender, expertise/experience, and more. Second in Command: Reevaluating the Role of Vice Presidents and Running Mates in Modern American Politics is available from the University of Michigan Press via open access. Here is the link: https://doi.org/10.3998/mpub.14505045 It can, of course, also be purchased. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailA border wall won't stop a corporation from chasing cheaper labor, and a viral tweet won't change the logic of profit. We start by pulling apart the jobs narrative with a basic but often ignored economic reality: capital and goods move across borders far more easily than workers do, and that imbalance can permanently tilt the playing field against labor. If we want pro-worker policy, we have to stop blaming the most vulnerable people in the story and start naming the incentives that make wages stagnate and benefits disappear. Then we go deeper into how history still shapes power right now. We talk through why “just get over it” is a political weapon, how the Electoral College is tied to slavery-era compromises, and why it's more accurate to judge racism by outcomes and systems than by trying to read someone's soul. You'll hear analysis drawn from Tim Wise, including the Lee Atwater tape on coded language and the shift from dog whistle politics to bullhorn messaging, plus a clear breakdown of stop and frisk using the numbers that expose what the policy actually did. We also make an unexpected connection between public conflict and private life. A segment featuring Dr. Gabor Maté explores trauma, relationship triggers, and how the nervous system and vagus nerve can turn emotional stress into physical symptoms. From there we pivot to geopolitics, using North Korea's evolving economy, sanctions evasion, and partnerships with China and Russia to question what U.S. power looks like in a changing world. We close with Martin Luther King Jr.'s “Other America” and the reminder that time doesn't solve injustice without truth, pressure, and action. Subscribe for more independent analysis, share this with a friend who argues about politics at dinner, and leave a review with the biggest point you disagreed with or couldn't stop thinking about. Support the show

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to The Kevin Jackson Show, where we gather once again to examine Leftist America's favorite pastime: building emotional support shrines out of hashtags and yard signs.I love mocking sanctimonious Leftists and their partners in crime--anti-Trump people. They walk around with this expression like they're the last sober person at a wedding reception. “You people worship Trump.” with a face that looks like they just smelled a candle called “Lesbian Armpit Sweat.”“You worship Trump.”Really? Fascinating accusation coming from people who treated Anthony Fauci like he was handing Moses the booster tablets on Mount Pfizer. Folks who cried when Hillary lost as if the Electoral College had personally unplugged grandma life support.And the funniest part is when they say, “I don't worship anybody.” That's the biggest lie in modern politics. Everybody worships something. For most of us, it's God. But for Leftists, it's Government. Media. Experts. Climate panic. Academia. Bureaucracy. Some people worship the idea of being perceived as “good people” so intensely they'd walk into traffic holding a reusable grocery bag just to prove moral commitment.But if you hate Trump that passionately, then what exactly are you defending? The old system? The old order? The pre-Trump arrangement where politicians shipped jobs overseas, started wars nobody could explain, bailed out banks, ignored the border, inflated the dollar into carnival confetti, and then told us the real danger was a guy making mean tweets at 2 AM.That's your golden age?Then congratulations. You're either a thief, a moron, or a thieving moron with a graduate degree and a “Coexist” bumper sticker.And I always ask them this question: remove Trump's personality entirely. Pretend his name is Bob Henderson from Accounts Receivable. Just look at policies. What exactly don't you like?Energy independence?Lower taxes?The dramatic reduction in crime?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump is what happens when a bunch of slave owners set up a government to protect their wealth by establishing elite rule through the Senate, Electoral College, and no one fixing it for 250 years. We can and will build a better country from the ashes of MAGA's dumpster fire. We return to our summer 2025 conversation with Osita Nwanevu, a contributing editor for The New Republic, a columnist for The Guardian, and the author of the new book The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding. Look out for an all new episode of Gaslit Nation this Thursday on Trump starting to pull the U.S. out of NATO, the moral stain on America of Delaney Hall where there is an ongoing hunger strike over inhumane conditions and a cover-up by the Department of Homeland Security. We're up against the same forces that carried out the genocide of the Native Americans and the authoritarian terror of slavery. But this time, millions of Americans are standing up, fighting back. Look out for Thursday's bonus show, available in full for our Patreon subscribers who make Gaslit Nation possible. At this Monday's salon at 4pm ET get ready for some big announcements about the future of the show as we dig in our heels to rebuild our democracy and demand accountability. More soon! EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: June 22nd Songwriting Workshop with Leslie Nuss. Come explore the power of art at our Monday June 22nd Gaslit Nation Salon at 4pm ET opened with a songwriting workshop by Leslie. Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community Join the California Signal Group for Gaslit Nation listeners to find each other and connect in that state - available on Patreon.com.  The Gaslit Nation Outreach Committee discusses how to talk to the MAGA cult - available on Patreon.com.  Minnesota Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other - available on Patreon.com.  Vermont Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other - available on Patreon.com.  Arizona-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to connect - available on Patreon.com.  Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join - available on Patreon.com.  Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group - available on Patreon.com.  As always, keep it kind in our chat groups, extend grace and assume good faith. A culture of care is how we build a better world.  Show Notes: The Right of the People Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding By Osita Nwanevu https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/704686/the-right-of-the-people-by-osita-nwanevu/ Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/01/europe/russia-attack-kyiv-building-damage-intl-hnk New Jersey sues Delaney Hall operators for access after allegations of inhumane conditions https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/02/us/delaney-hall-new-jersey-ice-protests-tuesday  

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Kevin Dolan and Peter Calfee met at a Veterans Day luncheon in 2022 and spent three years writing Hijacked: Our Republic — a book built around one essential question: what does it take to keep what the founders built?In this conversation, Kevin and Peter walk through the six foundational pillars they believe hold a republic together — critical thinking, education, faith and values, history, political systems, and economics — and explain how each one has been quietly compromised. The word "hijacked" isn't hyperbole. It's a diagnosis.One exchange stands out: Kevin's explanation of why two people can look at the same set of facts, weigh them differently, and reach completely different conclusions — and why that's actually how it's supposed to work. The problem isn't disagreement. The problem is that we've stopped being interested in each other.If you want to understand the root causes behind the noise — and think seriously about what restoring the social contract actually requires — this episode is worth your time. Find the book at hijackedourrepublic.com. The world is a better place if we are better people. That begins with each of us as individuals. Be kind to one another. Be grateful for all you've got. Make every day the day that you want it to be!Please follow The Derate The Hate podcast on:Facebook, Instagram, Twitter(X) ,  YouTube Subscribe to us wherever you enjoy your audio or from our site. Please leave us a rating and feedback on Apple podcasts or other platforms. You can share your thoughts or request Wilk for a speaking engagement on our contact page: DerateTheHate.com/ContactThe Derate The Hate podcast is proudly produced in collaboration with Braver Angels — America's largest grassroots, cross-partisan organization working toward civic renewal and bridging partisan divides. Learn more: BraverAngels.orgWelcome to the Derate The Hate Podcast!*The views expressed by Wilk, his guest hosts &/or guests on the Derate The Hate podcast are their own and should not be attributed to any organization they may otherwise be affiliated with.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to The Kevin Jackson Show, where we gather once again to examine Leftist America's favorite pastime: building emotional support shrines out of hashtags and yard signs.I love mocking sanctimonious Leftists and their partners in crime--anti-Trump people. They walk around with this expression like they're the last sober person at a wedding reception. “You people worship Trump.” with a face that looks like they just smelled a candle called “Lesbian Armpit Sweat.”“You worship Trump.”Really? Fascinating accusation coming from people who treated Anthony Fauci like he was handing Moses the booster tablets on Mount Pfizer. Folks who cried when Hillary lost as if the Electoral College had personally unplugged grandma life support.And the funniest part is when they say, “I don't worship anybody.” That's the biggest lie in modern politics. Everybody worships something. For most of us, it's God. But for Leftists, it's Government. Media. Experts. Climate panic. Academia. Bureaucracy. Some people worship the idea of being perceived as “good people” so intensely they'd walk into traffic holding a reusable grocery bag just to prove moral commitment.But if you hate Trump that passionately, then what exactly are you defending? The old system? The old order? The pre-Trump arrangement where politicians shipped jobs overseas, started wars nobody could explain, bailed out banks, ignored the border, inflated the dollar into carnival confetti, and then told us the real danger was a guy making mean tweets at 2 AM.That's your golden age?Then congratulations. You're either a thief, a moron, or a thieving moron with a graduate degree and a “Coexist” bumper sticker.And I always ask them this question: remove Trump's personality entirely. Pretend his name is Bob Henderson from Accounts Receivable. Just look at policies. What exactly don't you like?Energy independence?Lower taxes?The dramatic reduction in crime?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the Electoral College and how does it preserve states' rights and protect the votes of American citizens? Some media pundits and activists are calling for "national popular vote" reforms. What would those changes mean to our country and to freedoms we cherish? Harry Roth, Director of Outreach at Save Our States, joined Linda to discuss this important topic. Harry shared historically grounded and constitutionally sound insights into how the Electoral College protects minority rights, prevents regional domination, and ensures that small and large states have a voice in presidential elections. The Electoral College provides a stabilizing force to ensure states' rights and citizen voices are protected. A clear understanding of the importance of this process is essential for every American who cares about the impact of their vote on the future of our country. Don't get swayed by headlines or emotional pleas. Learn the facts and protect your freedom.  ©Copyright 2026, Prosperity 101, LLC __________________________________________________________ For information about our online course and other resources visit: https://prosperity101.com To order a copy of Prosperity 101 – Job Security Through Business Prosperity® by Linda J. Hansen, click here: https://prosperity101.com/products/ Become a Prosperity Partner: https://prosperity101.com/partner-contribution/ If you would like to be an episode sponsor, please contact us directly at https://prosperity101.com. You can also support this podcast by engaging with our Strategic Partners using the promo codes listed below. Be free to work and free to hire by joining RedBalloon, America's #1 non-woke job board and talent connector. Use Promo Code P101 or go to RedBalloon.work/p101 to join Red Balloon and support Prosperity 101®. Connect with other Kingdom minded business owners by joining the US Christian Chamber of Commerce. Support both organizations by mentioning Prosperity 101, LLC or using code P101 to join. https://uschristianchamber.com Mother Nature's Trading Company®, providing natural products for your health, all Powered by Cranology®. Use this link to explore Buy One Get One Free product options and special discounts: https://mntc.shop/prosperity101/ Unite for impact by joining Christian Employers Alliance at www.ChristianEmployersAlliance.org and use Promo Code P101. Support Pro-Life Payments and help save babies with every swipe. Visit www.prolifepayments.com/life/p101 for more information. Maximize your podcast by contacting Podcast Town. Contact them today: https://podcasttown.zohothrive.com/affiliateportal/podcasttown/login Check out VAUSA, America's choice for virtual assistants- https://hirevausa.com/connect" Thank you to all our guests, listeners, Prosperity Partners, and Strategic Partners. You are appreciated!   The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent those held or promoted by Linda J. Hansen or Prosperity 101, LLC.

Derek Morgan from the Heritage Foundation breaks down a growing bipartisan push to give car owners full access to their vehicle repair data, challenging automakers who currently funnel diagnostics and repairs back to dealerships and limit competition for independent mechanics. The discussion frames it as a broader consumer rights issue, similar to past fights over printer ink pricing and state vehicle inspection rules that can drive up costs and restrict choice. The conversation then pivots to national politics, where Morgan warns that proposals floated by Democrats—expanding the Supreme Court, eliminating the Electoral College, and adding new states like D.C. and Puerto Rico—would permanently tilt federal power dynamics and reshape elections for decades. The segment also touches on Kamala Harris's rising political visibility and internal Democratic strategy debates, before closing on Republican primary shakeups, including recent high-profile losses and the continuing influence of Donald Trump's endorsements in reshaping GOP alignment heading into future elections. Hashtags: #DerekMorgan #RightToRepair #AutoIndustry #SupremeCourt #ElectoralCollege #DCStatehood #PuertoRico #KamalaHarris #Trump #GOP #ElectionPolitics #HeritageFoundation #ConsumerRights

Is Gerrymandering Cheating? What Christians Need to Understand America's redistricting battles are reaching a boiling point. Republicans and Democrats are accusing each other of cheating, manipulating congressional maps, and undermining democracy itself. But what exactly is gerrymandering—and how should Christians think about it? Lenny Esposito is joined by political science professor Dr. Scott Waller for a thoughtful conversation on representative government, the Constitution, the Electoral College, political ethics, Christian political engagement, and why believers must think beyond tribal politics.

“Maps are communicating vast quantities of new knowledge that was only estimated. They convey this imaginative energy — an imaginative energy that maps today have lost, because today maps are so functional, so utilitarian.” — Peter Keating In the sixteenth century, Spanish cartographers represented California as an island. They weren't being careless. Nor were they drawing New Yorker covers. These 16th century cartographers were, instead, mapping the limits of both what they knew and what they imagined. Cartography is as much an art as a science and maps always mirror how we see the world. Thus Peter Keating's beautifully illustrated new book, Power Lines: Maps That Shaped the Way We See the World. Assembling nearly 100 of history's most consequential political maps, Keating's thesis is that maps are not neutral. They are arguments. Every map centers something — a religion, an empire, a people — and pushes something else to the margins. The story of cartography, then, is the story of power. Five Takeaways •       California Was an Island: The Power of Imagined Geography: In the sixteenth century, Spanish cartographers drew California as a large island off the coast of America. They weren't being careless — they were mapping the edge of what was known and imaginable. Before any map can draw a border, Keating argues, it has to decide what is real. The T-and-O medieval maps placed Jerusalem at the center of the world, with the biblically admitted lands of Europe, Africa, and Asia radiating outward. Only slowly, and with great difficulty, did the Western cartographic tradition absorb the fact that there was a whole continent between their imagination and the Pacific. •       The Oldest Tension in Cartography: Sacred vs Scientific: Keating identifies two traditions in constant tension throughout Western history. The cosmographical tradition: center what you know and believe, place your gods and sacred lands at the middle of the world, and mix fantasy with inquiry. The scientific tradition: starting with Ptolemy in ancient Greece and independently in ancient China, create maps that generals and kings could actually use to expand territory, find resources, and identify enemies. With Rome's Christianisation, the cosmographical tradition dominated for nearly a thousand years. The Ptolemaic scientific tradition only re-emerged with the Renaissance and exploration. •       Poland: The Most Erased Country in Cartographic History: Keating's answer to his own question — which country has been wiped off maps most often yet survived? Poland. It disappeared from maps at least three times, divided and partitioned by more geographically fortunate powers — Habsburgs, Russians, Nazis — whose cultural and military might seemed overwhelming. And yet Poland survived every erasure in the hearts of its people. A 1956 map of Poland as a carnation, published by the communist government as a May Day celebration, reads — Keating argues — as subversive under the surface: a nation asserting its existence against the regime that claimed to represent it. •       Lincoln's Favorite Map: The Slave Density Survey: The most powerful map in the book: the 1861 Coast Survey, a non-ideological government project that shaded American counties by the density of enslaved populations. Lincoln studied it obsessively. He reasoned that where enslaved people were densest, Union troops could arrive as liberators and find support. Where they were rare — in predominantly white areas of the South — he could pursue accommodation and peace. The map shaped the Emancipation Proclamation's geography. And because enslaved populations had settled where the delta soils were richest, the map also explains the cultural and political geography of the American South today. •       The Two-Color Election Map Is Making Democracy Worse: Every two years, Americans are shown the same red-and-blue electoral map. Keating's verdict: it is a bad projection, a winner-take-all distortion, and a representation of the Electoral College's biases rather than actual political sentiment. Research shows that two-color maps increase cynicism, cause people to underestimate the number of fellow-partisans in other states, and erode faith in politics. In a democracy, maps should reflect actual political support. The United States is overdue for population-based electoral maps. About the Guest Peter Keating is a narrative journalist whose work has appeared in GQ, Mother Jones, National Geographic, and Politico. He was a longtime columnist and founding member of the Investigative Unit at ESPN, where he was part of teams that won three National Magazine Awards. He is the author of Power Lines: Maps That Shaped the Way We See the World (Black Dog & Leventhal, May 12, 2026) and Dingers! A Short History of the Long Ball. He lives in Montclair, New Jersey. References: •       Power Lines: Maps That Shaped the Way We See the World by Peter Keating (Black Dog & Leventhal, May 12, 2026). •       Saul Steinberg's “View of the World from 9th Avenue,” The New Yorker, 1976 — the famous New Yorker cover discussed in the interview. •       Episode 2908: Audun Dahl on moral judgements — the parallel episode on how framing shapes perception. •       Episode 2909: Adrian Goldsworthy on Athens and Sparta — referenced in the conversation. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,900 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters: (00:31) - California as an island: sixteenth-century Spanish maps (02:14) - What imagined maps teach us: the limits of knowledge (04:30) - The New Yorker cover of 1976: New York's view of the world (05:22) - Two traditions in tension: cosmographical vs scientific (08:13) - Geo...

Stay connected with us at americangroundradio.com, on Facebook, and Instagram. You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for May 15, 2026. Is the Left trying to rewrite the rules of American democracy? Today we dive into the stories and debates that every patriotic American needs to hear. Kamala Harris made headlines after her "no bad ideas" brainstorming webinar revealed a sweeping agenda to restructure America's constitutional foundations — abolishing the Electoral College, packing the Supreme Court, creating multi-member congressional districts, and granting statehood to D.C. and Puerto Rico. We break down why these aren't just bad ideas — they're not even new ones, and what they really signal about the modern Democratic Party's relationship with the Constitution. In the news: CIA Director John Ratcliffe's surprise trip to Cuba, Congressman Steve Cohen's retirement amid Tennessee redistricting, and Harvey Weinstein's third trial ends in yet another hung jury. American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burelson weigh in on a viral parenting video where a mom destroys her son's PS5 after he harmed the family cat — and whether tough love is enough when child behavior signals something deeper. Going deep on the FDA's abortion pill review: why the new acting commissioner is promising pro-life leaders action, what Louisiana's lawsuit reveals about states' rights versus federal agency overreach, and why the Dobbs decision hasn't delivered what many pro-lifers expected. Plus: Jeanine Pirro seeks the death penalty in the anti-Semitic murders of two Israeli embassy staffers, a discussion on the Trump-Xi summit and what makes China a different adversary than Iran, teens ditching smartphones for dumb phones, and a lively round of Real News / Fake News. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. A “Power-Focused” Agenda Democratic proposals are primarily about gaining and preserving political control, not policy issues like the economy, crime, or border security. Examples include: Electoral College reform Supreme Court expansion Redistricting changes Statehood for D.C. and Puerto Rico 2. Election System Changes Key proposals discussed: Ending or reforming the Electoral College → reducing influence of smaller states. Multi-member districts → benefiting dense urban (Democratic) areas. Expanding Supreme Court (court-packing) → a way to influence rulings. 3. Judiciary and Legal System Concerns Efforts to impose ethics rules or penalties on judicial nominees are politically motivated. These could be used to pressure or intimidate judges, especially conservatives. 4. Statehood for D.C. and Puerto Rico Add additional Democratic-leaning Senate seats Shift the balance of power in Congress 5. Redistricting (Gerrymandering) Debate Historically using gerrymandering to control representation in certain states. Attempting further changes (e.g., Virginia case) to increase their advantage 6. California Political Scenario There are concerns about: A potential situation where two Republicans advance in a statewide race They are willing to intervene if the outcome is unfavorable. 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. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saving Democracy by Destroying It: The Democrat Power Grab exposes how the modern Left increasingly labels constitutional safeguards as "anti-democratic" when they block progressive power. From Hakeem Jeffries' floated judicial purge to Kamala Harris's "no bad idea" brainstorming on radical structural changes, this episode breaks down the effort to reshape America's governing framework. The P.A.S. Report examines the Founders' original intent behind our constitutional republic and connects the dots between court packing, abolishing the Electoral College, eliminating the Senate filibuster, pushing D.C. statehood, weakening border enforcement, and mass amnesty. Host Nick Giordano explains why these are not random ideas, but part of a broader push to engineer a new country and cement permanent political dominance. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Judicial Death Spiral: Why court packing destroys the moral authority and legitimacy of the judiciary.  The Electoral College Civics Lesson: Why the Founders rejected pure democracy and protected the voice of the states.  The D.C. Statehood Power Play: Why the Left rejects retrocession and insists on statehood to alter the Senate.  Reshaping the Electorate: How open borders and weakened safeguards affect American communities.  The Linguistic Trick: How activists reframe checks and balances as "threats to democracy" to justify institutional arson.

On Friday's Mark Levin Show, need any more proof that the Iranian Regime needs to be taken out? A suspected terrorist commander linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the terror group Khalib Hezbollah, was arrested in Turkey and brought to New York City federal court. He is accused of directing or plotting nearly 20 attacks across Europe and Canada in response to the Iran conflict. Prosecutors say he urged killing Americans and Jews to punish U.S. and Israeli interests. How can anyone seriously think we can manage the Iranian regime for the next 20 years? They have got to go! Meanwhile, a global network of about 425 organizations—including communist groups, Muslim advocacy organizations, and anti-Israel coalitions with a combined $1 billion in annual revenues—is coordinating 736 "Nakba 78" protests across 39 countries this weekend to mark the 78th anniversary of Israel's founding, which they call the "catastrophe." This is the fusion of the Marxists and Islamists. America is under internal attack fueled by foreign money from Communist China, Qatar, and others, with recent events in New York being deliberately planned, funded, and organized. The government must follow the money, deport and denaturalize threats, as Democrats enable Marxists and Islamists who run under their banner. Later, Ed Gallrein calls in to discuss his run against Rep Thomas Massie in Kentucky. He warns that failing to seize this narrow window of opportunity would lead history to punish future generations, and he fully supports the President's approach to reshaping the world, centered on economic power for peace and prosperity, with the military as one tool. Also, in breaking news – the Supreme Court rejected an emergency appeal by Virginia Democratic lawmakers to revive redrawn congressional maps, previously approved by voters but struck down by the Virginia Supreme Court, that could have netted Democrats up to four additional seats. Democrats are now attacking the Court's integrity to justify packing it with ideological allies, while simultaneously seeking to eliminate the Electoral College, add D.C. and Puerto Rico as states to lock in Senate control, dominate state supreme courts, and exploit the counting of illegal aliens for congressional seats—all in pursuit of absolute power and a permanent one-party state, just like New York and California. This is a totalitarian mindset that disregards constitutional limits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, Mayor Mamdani has yet to come out with a forceful emotional condemnation of Islamo-Nazis brutalizing and harassing Jews in New York communities and synagogues. He is deliberately pushing Jews, businesses, and the middle class out of New York through high property taxes and a phony budget involving wealth redistribution - aiming to transform the city into an Islamist capital. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris called for a “no bad ideas” brainstorm targeting the Electoral College, Supreme Court “reform,” statehood for Puerto Rico and D.C., and blue states expanding maps. Democrats believe the Constitution itself is up for grabs if they control Congress and the presidency, and they intend to bulldoze through its protections rather than amend it properly. The Democrat Party the most radicalized and destructive in American history, a Marxist offspring determined to destroy the republic's constitutional framework. Later, China has billions poured into U.S. colleges to destroy them, land purchases near military bases, technology theft, cyber operations, massive military buildup aimed at the U.S. and allies, support for Iran's regime, artificial islands and territorial claims in the South China Sea. This doesn't sound like a country that wants to work with us. Gordon Chang calls in and describes Xi Jinping as arrogant for invoking the Thucydides Trap during his conversation with President Trump at the Great Hall ceremony, signaling that a rising China is challenging a United States in terminal decline. Xi reinforced this by referring to a “new era” in which China rules the world, delivering a double-barreled insult to the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim Geraghty on Friday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they react to Kamala Harris embracing sweeping Democratic power-grab proposals, alarming declines in student reading and math scores nationwide, the growing push to tax unrealized capital gains, and a leftist policy proposal that Americans of all political persuasions should reject.First, they break down Kamala Harris's “no bad idea brainstorming” session, where she advocated abolishing the Electoral College, expanding and packing the U.S. Supreme Court, and punishing justices for rulings that differ from expectations during confirmation hearings. Meanwhile, the Democrats and their media allies claim they were playing nice with Republicans until now.Next, Scot and Greg are concerned but not surprised that reading and math have declined in the vast majority of school districts over the past decade. They discuss why this is happening, how to turn those results around, and what left-wing ideas are proven failures.Then, they shake their heads over Illinois Democrats proposing taxes on unrealized capital gains — meaning Americans could be taxed on increases in the paper value of stocks, real estate, and other assets before selling them. The Democrats say it's only aimed at millionaires and billionaires, but explains how this approach will inevitably hit everyone.Finally, they get ready to fire up their grills as Los Angeles councilwoman and mayoral candidate Nithya Raman proposes a ban on backyard barbecuing during windy and dry conditions.Please visit our great sponsors:QuoMoney is on the line. Always say hello with QUO. Try QUO for FREE PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/3ml Mizzen&MainRight now, Mizzen&Main is offering our listeners 20% off your first purchase at https://MizzenandMain.com promo code 3ML20.Pocket HoseFor a limited time, get two free gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and a thumb drive nozzle—when you buy the Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text MARTINI to 64000, message and data rates may apply.New episodes every weekday. 

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is being heavily ridiculed after appearing on a "No Bad Ideas" brainstorming session on a podcast livestream to call for radical reforms, including packing the U.S. Supreme Court, abolishing the Electoral College, and granting statehood to Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. The Sekulow team discusses more bad ideas from Harris, the ongoing fallout from the Democrat Party's loss in the 2024 presidential election against President Donald Trump, the ACLJ's legal work – and much more.

Democrats are already looking ahead to 2028, and the names leading early polling should concern every American who values freedom and constitutional government. Todd breaks down why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is suddenly topping some Democrat primary polls, what her vision to “change America” really means, and why Kamala Harris is still viewed as a frontrunner despite years of political performance art. Todd also explains the danger behind Democrat calls to expand the Supreme Court, eliminate the Electoral College, and push statehood for D.C. and Puerto Rico. Plus, reflections on America's founding principles and why conservatives must engage now in the fight for the nation's future.

On today’s episode of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott broadcasts live from San Francisco as President Trump returns from China following talks with Xi Jinping that could lead to major Boeing and soybean deals, while Victoria Coates joins the program to discuss growing U.S.-China alignment on Iran, the escalating Strait of Hormuz standoff, and whether mounting economic pressure could force Tehran back to the negotiating table. Scott also breaks down new DHS data showing 12 consecutive months with zero illegal immigrant releases at the southern border and a 94% drop in illegal crossings compared to the Biden era. Hillsdale College President Dr. Larry Arnn previews this weekend’s “Rededicate 250” prayer gathering on the National Mall and discusses preserving America’s founding values, while former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares reacts to explosive House testimony surrounding Fairfax County prosecutor Steve Descano and sanctuary-style immigration policies. In Hour 2, Scott delivers a fiery monologue arguing Democrats have abandoned common sense on issues like the Electoral College, court-packing, and birth tourism, before focusing his “Pain of the Week” on America’s declining student test scores and the impact of screens and smartphones on children. Karol Markowicz joins for Friday Punditry to discuss violent crime, elite institutions, and cultural backlash, and the show closes with the week’s winners and losers. https://www.chevron.com/america https://www.balanceofnature.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 opens with a mix of culture war flashpoints, political outrage, and sharp commentary on media narratives as the crew reacts to anti-military remarks from Michigan House candidate Shelly Campbell, debates Kamala Harris' surprising strength in early Democratic polling, and mocks progressive “no bad ideas” brainstorming around Supreme Court expansion and Electoral College reform. The hour also features discussions about Trump's China trip, tense moments involving Chinese security officials, and criticism of Democrats over agriculture and sports policies before Jim Carafano joins to praise Trump's handling of China, Iran, Cuba, and NATO while arguing America is regaining leverage over weakened global rivals. Congressman Eric Burlison later delivers a bombshell UFO conversation, describing Pentagon briefings, unreleased UAP footage, mysterious Apollo-era images, and direct White House outreach seeking his input on future disclosure efforts, while also discussing legislation aimed at helping first-time homebuyers overcome crushing housing costs. The hour closes with a major conversation about collapsing literacy rates nationwide, Oklahoma's aggressive reading reforms, the return of phonics instruction, and concerns about parental disengagement and COVID-era school policies damaging student achievement. Hour 2 centers on growing political and legal tensions surrounding Donald Trump, media credibility, and Democratic strategy heading into the 2028 cycle. The crew dissects polling showing Kamala Harris and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading portions of the Democratic field while questioning whether the party has learned anything from recent electoral defeats. Discussions also focus heavily on sanctuary city policies, criticism of mainstream media framing on Iran, and frustration over continued attacks on legal gun ownership despite rising violent crime tied to stolen firearms and illegal secondary markets. Marc and Kim repeatedly argue Democrats are using emotional narratives to justify broader restrictions on constitutional rights while ignoring failures in criminal enforcement and border security. The hour also revisits concerns over media bias, bureaucratic overreach, and the long-term consequences of progressive policy decisions on education, public safety, and voter trust. Hour 3 shifts heavily into foreign policy, national security, and government transparency as Marc reacts to President Trump's extensive Air Force One press gaggle following his China trip. Trump touts new trade opportunities for American farmers, pushes back on media criticism over Iran, and hints at evolving negotiations involving Cuba and global energy markets. Jim Carafano frames the summit as a strategic demonstration of American economic dominance designed to intimidate China while arguing the Chinese government is increasingly vulnerable. Congressman Eric Burlison then expands on ongoing UAP investigations, describing jaw-dropping classified footage involving impossible aerial maneuvers and mysterious objects near a Russian submarine while criticizing decades of government secrecy surrounding Apollo mission recordings and NASA archives. Burlison also outlines his “Make the American Dream Real Again Act,” aimed at helping younger Americans buy homes by restructuring incentives around down payments and capital gains taxes. The hour concludes with Kim St. Onge spotlighting Oklahoma and Mississippi education reforms targeting America's reading crisis through phonics-based instruction, literacy testing, and stricter advancement standards for struggling students. Hour 4 opens with Marc breaking down President Trump's heated confrontation with New York Times reporter David Sanger aboard Air Force One, where Trump accuses legacy media outlets of deliberately distorting coverage of Iran and American military successes. The conversation expands into broader debates over media trust, sanctuary city policies, suspicious explosive devices discovered near cr ...

Democrats are already looking ahead to 2028, and the names leading early polling should concern every American who values freedom and constitutional government. Todd breaks down why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is suddenly topping some Democrat primary polls, what her vision to “change America” really means, and why Kamala Harris is still viewed as a frontrunner despite years of political performance art. Todd also explains the danger behind Democrat calls to expand the Supreme Court, eliminate the Electoral College, and push statehood for D.C. and Puerto Rico. Plus, reflections on America's founding principles and why conservatives must engage now in the fight for the nation's future.

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Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Nation States with Yates An extended interview with national security expert Steve Yates, who has a new podcast "Nation States with Yates" that just debuted in the Clay and Buck podcast network this week. The discussion centers on the Trump administration’s ongoing China summit, U.S.–China diplomatic strategy, and broader geopolitical competition, with Yates emphasizing that negotiations with China involve dealing not just with a leader but with the broader Chinese Communist Party system. The conversation highlights the challenges of achieving meaningful long-term change, suggesting that while transactional wins—such as increased Chinese purchases of U.S. goods or limited cooperation on issues like Iran—are possible, deeper strategic shifts are unlikely in the near term. A key topic throughout Hour 2 is the potential for a China–Taiwan conflict, one of the most critical global security concerns. Yates argues that a full-scale Chinese invasion of Taiwan is unlikely in the near term due to military complexity and regional deterrence but acknowledges that China could pursue alternative strategies such as blockades or pressure tactics. The hosts underscore the enormous stakes involved, noting that Taiwan’s dominance in semiconductor manufacturing and microchip production makes it essential to the global economy, particularly in sectors like artificial intelligence, defense, and consumer technology. The discussion also explores global supply chains and economic security, with a focus on how long it would take the United States and its allies to achieve semiconductor independence. Yates explains that while progress is being made through international partnerships and new initiatives to secure supply chains, full independence would take years and require cooperation among advanced economies. This reinforces a central theme of the hour: economic resilience and technological competition are now central pillars of national security. Clay's Pitch to Trump Clay and Buck discuss domestic politics and future Democratic Party strategy, previewing upcoming remarks from Kamala Harris on major institutional changes. Clay suggests President Trump lowers gas prices or else could be in trouble come the midterms. Strategic in De-Coupling from China Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania joins the show to provide insights into both the China trip and the U.S. political and economic landscape. McCormick emphasizes that China remains a long-term strategic competitor seeking to challenge U.S. global leadership, even as diplomatic engagement continues. He highlights key issues including trade negotiations, energy exports, rare earth dependency, and the importance of maintaining American competitiveness in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. The interview shifts into a detailed discussion of U.S. energy policy and economic growth, particularly in Pennsylvania as a critical swing state. McCormick outlines how natural gas production, energy infrastructure projects, and data center expansion are driving job creation and investment, positioning the state as a key player in the national economy. He underscores that energy independence and infrastructure development are central to economic strength, especially in the context of global instability affecting oil and gas markets. A major policy focus in this segment is McCormick’s proposed Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act, which aims to streamline federal permitting for energy projects. He argues that excessive regulation and long approval timelines—sometimes stretching for years—are blocking investment and slowing economic growth. The proposed reforms are framed as a way to accelerate infrastructure development, unlock private capital, and expand domestic energy production, aligning with broader themes of regulatory reform and economic competitiveness. Kamala's Bad Brainstorm Clay argues strongly that Kamala Harris could emerge as the Democratic nominee, sparking a debate with Buck over whether Harris or California Governor Gavin Newsom is better positioned. The discussion centers on Democratic primary dynamics, voter coalitions, and identity-based political strategy, with Clay emphasizing the importance of core voting blocs in determining primary outcomes. A centerpiece of Hour 3 is the reaction to Kamala Harris’s recent public comments outlining a range of controversial or ambitious proposals. These include expanding the Supreme Court, granting statehood to Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, eliminating the Electoral College, and restructuring congressional representation through multi-member districts. The hosts frame these ideas as part of a broader institutional reform agenda, arguing that such proposals could fundamentally reshape the structure of American government. They also suggest that these positions indicate the Democratic Party has not moderated its policy direction and could pursue sweeping changes if it regains control of Congress and the White House. 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Hakeem Jeffries went to the podium to rally Democrats after their redistricting losses — ranting about crushing Republican souls and invoking Jim Crow — but nobody showed up behind him. Not a single Democrat stood with him. Then Kamala Harris went on camera and laid out the entire radical playbook: abolish the Electoral College, expand the Supreme Court, grant statehood to DC and Puerto Rico. She admitted Democrats can't win under the current rules — so they want to change them all. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 580-308-0975 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go https://askchapter.org/oconnor *Paid Partnership* SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ BUY A LARRY MUG: https://store.townhallmedia.com/products/larry-mug Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Thursday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Find LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=poddescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcom Chapter: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.Become a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A day after Nebraska held its primary election, the result in the Democratic race to fill one of the most competitive House seats in the country is still too close to call. We discuss how one possible outcome in that race could change the way the state awards its Electoral College votes in presidential elections, plus the particularly strange dynamics in the state's Senate race.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and Minnesota Public Radio host Clay Masters.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump pauses Project Freedom after Iran fires drones and the US sinks boats while Fox News protects Trump's decision to backtrack -- Donald Trump declares the Iran war over on Truth Social while admitting no agreement exists and proposes terms like ending enrichment -- Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Trump orchestrated a government shutdown to block a congressional vote on releasing the Epstein files -- Donald Trump promises others will pay for policies like tariffs and the border wall, but consumers and taxpayers end up covering the costs -- Lee Zeldin struggles to answer a basic question about environmental protections after expanding gas flaring and weakening regulations -- Donald Trump makes erratic remarks to children about Barack Obama and transgender issues at a White House event -- Trump voters in states like Ohio and Louisiana criticize Donald Trump over rising prices, war focus, and broken promises on social programs -- Megyn Kelly says she would still support Trump despite scandals because she prioritizes border policy and opposition to transgender rights -- JD Vance pauses mid-speech and loses his train of thought during a public event, showing a breakdown in his usual confident delivery -- On the Bonus Show: Trump's candidates win in Indiana, the Electoral College could be on the way out, Florida creates an "anti-woke" AP US history class, and much more...

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Send us Fan MailWalls. Tweets. Tough talk. None of it brings jobs back when capital can cross borders faster than any politician can shout. We dig into a simple but uncomfortable reality of modern economics: corporations will chase profit globally, and a border wall does not stop that movement. What it can do is trap workers in place, weaken bargaining power, and make it easier to blame “those people” instead of confronting the systems that actually shape wages, benefits, and opportunity. From there we zoom out to the deeper architecture underneath today's politics. History is not optional context, because the past is built into the rules we still live under. We connect the Electoral College to the compromises of slavery and disenfranchisement, arguing that institutional inertia keeps old power arrangements alive even when the language sounds modern. That thread leads straight into why the question “Is he racist?” often misses the point, and why policy outcomes matter more than personal labels. We also unpack dog-whistle politics with the Lee Atwater tape, where the strategy is described out loud: swap explicit slurs for coded terms like crime, welfare, and states' rights while still producing racial harm. Then we bring receipts to the “inner city” fear story by walking through crime data and the hard numbers behind stop-and-frisk: millions of stops, overwhelmingly targeting people of color, with tiny hit rates for drugs and guns. If you care about economic justice, immigration, systemic racism, the Electoral College, and criminal justice reform, this conversation connects the dots without letting myths do the work. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review. What's the one statistic or claim you want more people to hear? Support the show

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down a major Supreme Court decision that could permanently reshape American politics by stripping Democrats of 12 to 20 House seats through a new interpretation of the 1965 Voting Rights Act and the end of race-based congressional district protections. He explains how the ruling could dramatically benefit Republicans in Louisiana, Florida, Virginia, Texas, and beyond, while forcing Democrats into political panic as they scramble to preserve long-held advantages built through redistricting. Bryan argues this may be one of the biggest political developments of his lifetime, with major consequences for the House, the Electoral College, and the long-term balance of power in Washington. Plus, Bryan delivers major global updates, including President Trump's long-game strategy in Iran through economic blockade and naval pressure in the Strait of Hormuz, a surprise decision by the UAE to leave OPEC, and a stark warning from a top U.S. Marine general that China is no longer a "near-peer" adversary but a full military equal. He also covers rising anti-Jewish violence in the UK tied to Iranian influence and a remarkable DOJ case charging the sitting governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state for alleged cartel corruption.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Supreme Court Voting Rights Act ruling 2026 House seats Democrats Republicans, Louisiana redistricting Section 2 Voting Rights Act racial maps decision, Florida Virginia Texas GOP congressional maps House control 2026, Trump Iran blockade Strait of Hormuz economic pressure strategy, UAE leaves OPEC oil prices Middle East energy shock, China military equal US Marine General warning Taiwan war readiness, UK anti semitism Iranian martyr brigade warning Jews London attacks, Sinaloa governor DOJ cartel corruption charges Mexico 2026, Bryan Dean Wright podcast, The Wright Report  

Chuck Todd dives into the Supreme Court's latest ruling further hollowing out the Voting Rights Act and walks through what it actually means in practice — including the very real possibility that several Southern states will now try to redistrict, creating a messy political landscape that won't necessarily benefit Republicans in the way they hope. He traces the history back to the 1990s Georgia reapportionment that led to major GOP pickups by packing Black Democratic voters into fewer districts, but warns this round of Southern redistricting will create more swing districts. He uses the moment to make the case for what he sees as the real structural fix to America's representation crisis: uncapping the House of Representatives to allow it to grow with population the way the founders originally intended, with Madison himself arguing the chamber would always need to expand. He argues that a bigger House would lower the barrier for third parties, minimize the outsized impact of the Electoral College, dramatically reduce the incentive to gerrymander — and crucially, this change wouldn't exclusively benefit either party. His framing is simple: stop fighting over the chairs at the table and increase the size of the table itself. He then pivots to what he calls the rise of the "woke right" — citing the second Comey indictment as exhibit A, noting that the right has now embraced exactly the kind of oversensitivity they once accused the left of engaging in, and pointing out it's no accident that Pam Bondi wouldn't bring the Comey case but Todd Blanche will. He flags that the FCC's attacks on Jimmy Kimmel will badly backfire, dismisses the Hegseth congressional hearing as a useless exercise where everyone was just chasing viral moments, and argues that Hegseth himself is suffering from a bad case of "internet brain" — actively politicizing the military while failing to make a coherent case for why the Iran war was ever necessary. He closes with a pointed observation about the entire administration: nobody around Trump believes any criticism of him is ever valid, and they appear to genuinely think voters are stupid enough to never notice. Then, Adam Green — co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee — joins the Chuck Toddcast to make the case that pragmatic economic populism is the Democratic Party's path back to a durable majority, and to push back hard on the conventional wisdom that "moderate" means "centrist." Green argues the public has lost faith in both political and economic systems and is hungry for candidates who tell a clear story about power — pointing to Maine's Graham Platner, Texas's James Talarico, and New York's Zohran Mamdani as examples of progressives who project authentic energy and pragmatic problem-solving rather than ideological purity. He contends that both major parties have already collapsed reputationally even if they haven't yet collapsed structurally, that Democrats could have passed a $12 minimum wage years ago if they'd been willing to compromise, and that recruiting 77-year-old Janet Mills against Platner is symbolic of everything wrong with Chuck Schumer's approach to the Senate. Green is blunt: if Democrats sweep the midterms but leadership remains unchanged, it actually hurts them in 2028 — a Democratic Senate majority should not be read as a validation of Schumer. They discuss why he Democratic brand is so damaged in red and rural states that independent candidates may be the best path to power in places like Montana and Nebraska, and that having someone like Platner in Senate leadership would dramatically improve Democratic performance in rural America. The conversation digs into the deeper strategic and policy questions facing the party. Green argues Democrats should lead with economic alignment over cultural alignment and that Dems should not put reproductive rights forward as their headline issue if they want to rebuild trust in the heartland. He pushes for progressive lawmakers to assert real leverage against their own leadership, advocates lowering the threshold for discharge petition, and makes the case that getting rid of the filibuster would help Democrats rebuild trust with voters who are tired of seeing nothing get done. Green is open to limited cooperation with Trump if Democrats win both chambers but warns the party shouldn't trim its sails just to get a signature. He explains why the PCC backed Talarico over Crockett , names UAW president Shawn Fain as a potential dark-horse candidate, and floats Stephen Colbert as a genuinely intriguing possibility because performance matters in a media-saturated era. Green argues Talarico, Platner, and Abdul El-Sayed all tell a coherent story about power that voters are hungry to hear, but ultimately, the candidate who runs as a genuine disruptor is the one most likely to win, because the current system is so visibly failing the public. Finally, he answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment, weighs in on the DNC choosing NOT to release their 2024 autopsy, and reacts to the expansion on the NCAA basketball tournament. Try ShipStation free for 60 days with full access to all features, No credit card needed! 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Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:30 Supreme Court further hollows out the Voting Rights Act 03:00 You may see several states in the south try to redistrict 06:00 We have a serious representation issue in congress 07:30 In the 90’s Georgia reapportionment led to major GOP pickups 09:00 Led to more black Dems in congress, but less Dems in congress 10:00 Redistricting won’t be clean for GOP in this political climate 10:30 Redistricting will create more swing districts in the south 12:15 You may see racially charged Dem primaries in new districts 13:45 Uncapping the House of Representatives could solve this issue 14:15 House expanded based on population growth 16:15 Right now the house is not representative of the people 17:45 Multi-member districts also provide better representation 19:00 Bigger house would create less need for gerrymandering 20:00 Expanding house would minimize the impact of electoral college 21:30 Expanded house would lower barrier to entry for third parties 23:00 The house was always meant to be a bit messy 23:30 Madison argued the house was always going to have to expand 25:00 This change wouldn’t exclusively benefit one party 26:00 Don’t fight over the chairs, increase the size of the table 28:00 The “woke right” has emerged, evidenced by Comey indictment 29:30 Right accused the left of the oversensitivity they’re engaged in now 31:00 Attacks by the FCC on Kimmel will backfire and look terrible 33:15 Not an accident that Bondi wouldn’t bring Comey case & Blanche will 34:15 Hegseth’s hearing was useless, everyone wanted a viral moment 35:30 Hegseth is suffering from a bad case of “internet brain” 36:30 Hegseth is doing everything he can to politicize the military 37:15 Hegseth failed to make the case for why the war was necessary 39:00 Nobody in the administration believes that any criticism is valid 40:15 Do they really think the voters are all stupid? 46:30 Adam Green (Progressive Change Committee) joins The Chuck ToddCast 49:00 What does it mean to be a pragmatic progressive? 50:15 The mission is to show economic populism can win in swing races 51:30 Graham Platner is a great storyteller, not a policy wonk 53:00 Several progressive candidates project strong masculine energy 54:30 Balancing incrementalism vs. progress 55:15 Mamdani is showing that you can be both progressive & pragmatic 56:15 Misconception is that “moderate” means centrist 57:00 The progressives are demanding a rebalancing of the power dynamics 57:30 Public doesn’t trust the political and economic system, wants change 58:15 How vulnerable are both parties to collapse at some point? 59:00 Both parties have collapsed reputationally, just not structurally 1:00:45 Dems could have passed $12 minimum wage if they compromised 1:03:00 If Dems sweep midterms but leaders stay the same, it’s bad for 2028 1:03:45 If Dems win the senate, it’s not a validation of Schumer 1:05:00 If Dems elect the non Schumer candidates, he has to go 1:05:45 Schumer was a really good leader… until he wasn’t 1:06:30 Recruiting 77 year old Janet Mills is symbolic of Schumer’s strategy 1:07:15 Sherrod Brown is probably the best Dems can do in Ohio 1:07:45 Iowa is overindexed as a swing state 1:09:30 Michigan having El-Sayed & Slokin would show multiple ways to win 1:10:30 If El-Sayed loses, does that set the progressive movement back? 1:12:00 Are independents the best route to power in Montana & Nebraska? 1:13:00 The Democratic brand is shot in most red & rural states 1:14:15 If Platner was in leadership, Dems would do better in rural states 1:15:30 What matters more to the PCC, economic or cultural alignment? 1:17:15 Democrats shouldn’t put out reproductive rights as their banner issue 1:18:00 Big Dem wins in the past came from economic, not cultural alignment 1:20:15 Jared Golden able to vote against trans sports bill, focused on economics 1:22:30 Want to see progressives assert leverage against their leadership 1:23:30 Proposal to lower the threshold for discharge petitions 1:24:15 Discharge petitions would actually liberate the leadership a bit 1:25:30 When too many items are stuffed into a bill, you don’t get credit for them 1:26:30 Getting rid of the filibuster would help Democrats rebuild trust 1:27:30 Both parties only like the filibuster when they’re out of power 1:29:00 Getting rid of stock trading isn’t as simple as it sounds 1:30:45 Spouses need to be included in stock trading ban 1:31:30 If Dems win both houses, where should they work with Trump? 1:32:45 Dems will be elected to be a check on Trump, but need his signature 1:35:45 Working with Trump requires abandoning the ideas you ran on 1:37:00 Dems shouldn’t trim their sails in order to work with Trump 1:39:30 PCC supported Talarico over Crockett for his bold economic vision 1:42:00 AOC may need to run for president soon, before her “sell by” date 1:42:45 Stephen Colbert could be an intriguing candidate, performance matters 1:44:00 Mamdani takes time every day to tell a story on social media 1:45:15 Shawn Fain could also make a strong candidate 1:46:30 If Talarico wins in Texas, it could put him on the presidential map 1:48:15 Talarico as VP to get his sea legs could be a potential route 1:49:00 McMorrow positioning herself as the “goldilocks” candidate 1:49:45 Being the shake up the system candidate is the way to go 1:50:30 Talarico, Platner & El-Sayed tell a story about power 1:51:15 The current system is failing the public 1:53:15 Preference between Steyer or Porter in California? 1:54:30 AOC raises the most money because people trust her 1:57:30 Ask Chuck 1:57:45 Experienced wildfires, in bad conditions there’s nothing you can do 1:59:00 What do you make of Hegseth purging so many top generals? 2:01:00 Props for “Dynastic” podcast 2:03:00 How do you see the US/Israel dynamic play out post-Trump? 2:06:30 Do you see a path forward for statehood for D.C. & Puerto Rico? 2:10:15 Why don’t interviewers press Lindsey Graham on his post J6 remarks? 2:13:00 Should Democrats be more forceful rhetorically or does that do more harm? 2:17:15 Ken Martin appears on Pod Save to explain why they won’t release ‘24 autopsy 2:18:30 Autopsy could have offended a particular set of donors or supporters 2:19:45 How do you learn lessons from the loss if you don’t share those lessons? 2:20:30 NCAA expanding basketball tournamentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd dives into the Supreme Court's latest ruling further hollowing out the Voting Rights Act and walks through what it actually means in practice — including the very real possibility that several Southern states will now try to redistrict, creating a messy political landscape that won't necessarily benefit Republicans in the way they hope. He traces the history back to the 1990s Georgia reapportionment that led to major GOP pickups by packing Black Democratic voters into fewer districts, but warns this round of Southern redistricting will create more swing districts. He uses the moment to make the case for what he sees as the real structural fix to America's representation crisis: uncapping the House of Representatives to allow it to grow with population the way the founders originally intended, with Madison himself arguing the chamber would always need to expand. He argues that a bigger House would lower the barrier for third parties, minimize the outsized impact of the Electoral College, dramatically reduce the incentive to gerrymander — and crucially, this change wouldn't exclusively benefit either party. His framing is simple: stop fighting over the chairs at the table and increase the size of the table itself. He then pivots to what he calls the rise of the "woke right" — citing the second Comey indictment as exhibit A, noting that the right has now embraced exactly the kind of oversensitivity they once accused the left of engaging in, and pointing out it's no accident that Pam Bondi wouldn't bring the Comey case but Todd Blanche will. He flags that the FCC's attacks on Jimmy Kimmel will badly backfire, dismisses the Hegseth congressional hearing as a useless exercise where everyone was just chasing viral moments, and argues that Hegseth himself is suffering from a bad case of "internet brain" — actively politicizing the military while failing to make a coherent case for why the Iran war was ever necessary. He closes with a pointed observation about the entire administration: nobody around Trump believes any criticism of him is ever valid, and they appear to genuinely think voters are stupid enough to never notice. Finally, he answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment, weighs in on the DNC choosing NOT to release their 2024 autopsy, and reacts to the expansion on the NCAA basketball tournament. Try ShipStation free for 60 days with full access to all features, No credit card needed! Go to https://ShipStation.com and use code TODDCAST for 60 days for free! Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. 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Timeline: 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:30 Supreme Court further hollows out the Voting Rights Act 03:00 You may see several states in the south try to redistrict 06:00 We have a serious representation issue in congress 07:30 In the 90’s Georgia reapportionment led to major GOP pickups 09:00 Led to more black Dems in congress, but less Dems in congress 10:00 Redistricting won’t be clean for GOP in this political climate 10:30 Redistricting will create more swing districts in the south 12:15 You may see racially charged Dem primaries in new districts 13:45 Uncapping the House of Representatives could solve this issue 14:15 House expanded based on population growth 16:15 Right now the house is not representative of the people 17:45 Multi-member districts also provide better representation 19:00 Bigger house would create less need for gerrymandering 20:00 Expanding house would minimize the impact of electoral college 21:30 Expanded house would lower barrier to entry for third parties 23:00 The house was always meant to be a bit messy 23:30 Madison argued the house was always going to have to expand 25:00 This change wouldn’t exclusively benefit one party 26:00 Don’t fight over the chairs, increase the size of the table 28:00 The “woke right” has emerged, evidenced by Comey indictment 29:30 Right accused the left of the oversensitivity they’re engaged in now 31:00 Attacks by the FCC on Kimmel will backfire and look terrible 33:15 Not an accident that Bondi wouldn’t bring Comey case & Blanche will 34:15 Hegseth’s hearing was useless, everyone wanted a viral moment 35:30 Hegseth is suffering from a bad case of “internet brain” 36:30 Hegseth is doing everything he can to politicize the military 37:15 Hegseth failed to make the case for why the war was necessary 39:00 Nobody in the administration believes that any criticism is valid 40:15 Do they really think the voters are all stupid? 45:15 Ask Chuck45:30 Experienced wildfires, in bad conditions there’s nothing you can do46:45 What do you make of Hegseth purging so many top generals?48:45 Props for “Dynastic” podcast50:45 How do you see the US/Israel dynamic play out post-Trump?54:15 Do you see a path forward for statehood for D.C. & Puerto Rico?58:00 Why don’t interviewers press Lindsey Graham on his post J6 remarks?1:00:45 Should Democrats be more forceful rhetorically or does that do more harm?1:05:00 Ken Martin appears on Pod Save to explain why they won’t release ‘24 autopsy1:06:15 Autopsy could have offended a particular set of donors or supporters1:07:30 How do you learn lessons from the loss if you don’t share those lessons?1:08:15 NCAA expanding basketball tournamentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seg 1 – Electoral Compact Gains SteamSeg 2 – The Cost of a VoteSeg 3 – CA Jungle Primaries Get WildSeg 4 – Golden State Political Backfires

Last week, Virginia became the 18th state to pass a bill that will effectively eliminate the Electoral College.Unbeknownst to most people, there is a serious effort in this country to make the presidential election a simple popular vote. Even though most people have never heard about this effort, it's actually already 82 percent complete. Meaning the Electoral College is truly at risk of getting completely scrapped in the near future.The ironic thing about this is that it may not necessarily be unconstitutional. Instead, this method is using a loophole in the way that the constitution set up our federalist system.This effort is officially called the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (otherwise known as the NPVIC)—it's an agreement between the states that join to give their electoral votes to whichever candidate wins the popular vote at the national level.

Josh opens the show by laying out the four conditions he believes must be met for a real deal with Iran, as negotiations are set to continue this week. He also reacts to the President’s latest comments about a potential deal—and the possibility that additional strikes on Iran may still be on the table. Josh is then joined by Trent England, Executive Director of Save Our States, to explain why efforts to eliminate the Electoral College in favor of a national popular vote are not about fairness, but about political advantage. England argues that the push to scrap the Electoral College is being driven by political actors looking to tilt the system in their favor. Josh also dives into the issue of gerrymandering, focusing on the latest controversy in Virginia and why it once again exposes what he sees as the Left’s deep hypocrisy on election rules. He wraps up the show by highlighting another case headed to the Supreme Court, involving a state that continues to discriminate against religion despite repeated legal challenges—raising serious questions about whether some states simply refuse to learn their lesson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did a Stop-the-Steal Republican Just Steal Your Vote in Michigan? Progressive US Representative from Wisconsin, Mark Pocan joins Thom for a national town-hall meeting. Is it time to end the Electoral College and what does the election of new Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger mean for the future of the republic?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest Dr. Salvatore Giorgianni (Sal), Mens Health Network, joins to discuss the momentum of the MAHA movement. Is the excitement still there? Discussion of the push to reform healthcare, focusing on taking your health in your own hands, and the trust of the healthcare system.  Kamala tries to criticize gas prices, and Minnesota Democrats melt down over "dehumanizing" rhetoric. Are Republicans really losing to this agenda for the midterms?  Virginia signs onto the National Popular Vote movement. Why are we fearful of the Electoral College...and is it even Constitutional?

TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of sexual abuse, harassment, and self harm. This pod begins with a review of the fallout after America's current President posted an image of himself as Jesus and then talked smack to the Pope. How is this real life? No one can be sure, but the Electoral College was involved. Then, as ceasefire negotiations with Iran failed, two U.S. Congressmen ended their careers after allegations of sexual misconduct, coverage of which unwittingly revealed the Congressional workplace culture that enabled it. We delve into the disturbing details that caused both Rep. Tony Gonzales and Rep. Eric Swalwell to retire and resign, respectively. From there, we look into a million dollar misinformation campaign bombarding mailboxes in the state of Virginia with the goal of confusing residents into voting 'no' on a redistricting effort to balance out Trump-led gerrymandering in other states. Quick guide: Virginians who don't support this administration should vote 'yes'. Lastly, Pam Bondi's firing, Peter Hegseth firing more military leaders, and what Bryon Noem's giant boobs/bimboification fetish reveals about how the far-right sees women. Check your voter registration, find your polling location, or contact your representatives via USA.GOV, VOTE.GOV, and/or the "5 Calls" app. Lebanon Red Cross - https://www.redcross.org.lb/World Central Kitchen - https://wck.org/All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. This podcast is hosted by a United States citizen, born and raised in a military family that is proud of this country's commitment to free speech. Information shared is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, executive orders, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity and presented in layman's terms.“I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James Baldwin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Virginia just joined an interstate alliance with other Democrat-run states to usurp the US Constitution and change the way they apportion their Electoral College votes for Presidential elections. Plus, the Department of Justice issued a massive report on how the Biden Administration weaponized the DOJ against pro-life groups, pregnancy centers, and Christian Americans.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast All the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Virginia just joined the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact in Democrats' latest example of their nullification desires. The idea is to get enough states to agree to allocate Electoral College votes based on the popular vote. This is a blatantly unconstitutional effort that is inching closer to creating a constitutional crisis.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast All the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

Because of the Electoral College, individual Americans do not directly vote for their president. This episode explores: what is the Electoral College; why slavery was the main reason for this system; some bizarre and undemocratic election results; an analysis of whether the Electoral College is a fair system; and the structure of the Federal government.

On today's episode, John covers a Wisconsin sheriff's defamation lawsuit, Eric Swalwell's resignation, and a look at the Electoral College.

UNBIASED University is in session! While Jordan is on maternity leave, she's breaking down the most critical aspects of the United States government — the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the three branches of the federal government, presidential elections, the evolution of political parties, and more. In this episode of UNBIASED University, we break down Presidential Elections and the Electoral College from start to finish. How did presidential elections come about, what do elections look like today compared to the early days, what happens on Election Day, and why does the United States use the Electoral College instead of a direct national popular vote? We walk through the constitutional framework for presidential elections, how electors are chosen, what happens if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, and the rare but important scenarios that most Americans are unaware of. We also explore the historical reasoning behind the Electoral College, the major criticisms and defenses of the system, and how it continues to shape modern campaign strategy and voter turnout. Whether you have always found the Electoral College confusing or simply want a clearer understanding of how the president is chosen, this episode provides a straightforward, nonpartisan explanation of one of the most debated features of the American political system. SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S ⁠SUBSTACK. ⁠Watch⁠ this episode on YouTube. Follow Jordan on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Awakening Podcast, where we delve into the deeper truths shaping our world. In this compelling episode, we sit down with Stu Strumwasser, a novelist whose fictional thrillers bravely expose the intricate socio-political issues of our time. Stu, a self-proclaimed polymath with a background in music and finance, shares his journey from a young writer to an author challenging the very foundations of American democracy. We explore the philosophical dangers of political parties, the impact of Citizens United on campaign finance, and the surprising ways in which the two major parties collude to maintain their power. Stu also touches on the critical organ shortage crisis, offering a powerful example of a fixable systemic issue. This conversation is a call to conscious citizenship, urging listeners to question the narratives and envision a more authentic democracy. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that will challenge your perceptions and inspire you to seek real change.   Join my PodFather Podcast Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start Your Own SKOOL Community https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71     About my Guest Stu Strumwasser Stu Strumwasser is a modern-day muckraker who writes literary novels that address important sociopolitical issues. His first novel, The Organ Broker, was published by Skyhorse (distributed by Simon & Schuster) and shortlisted as one of five finalists for the Hammett Prize for literary excellence in crime writing. Strumwasser was also the primary songwriter and drummer for the indie rock band Channeling Owen. He is a longtime investment professional (investing in sustainable technology that improves the manner in which we make food) and hails from Brooklyn NY. His new novel, A Real Collusion, is both an exposé and analysis of broken government and a fictional David Vs. Goliath(s) story of the man who almost took down the two-party system in America.     Awakening Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts   ⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠     What we Discussed: 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Stu Strumwasser 0:35 Stu Strumwasser: Author, Musician, Polymath 1:02 Stu's Journey as a Writer: From Childhood to Published Author 2:02 The Organ Broker: Stu's First Published Novel 3:07 The Two-Party System: A Global Perspective and its Flaws 3:51 The Elephant and the Donkey: Origins of US Political Symbols 4:50 George Washington's Farewell Address: Warning Against Political Parties 6:43 The Danger of Political Parties: From Totalitarianism to Fascism 8:01 The Founders' Vision: A Republic, Not a Democracy 9:01 The Electoral College: Why it Exists and its Impact 10:01 The Problem with the Two-Party System: Lack of Choice 11:01 The Illusion of Choice: How Two Parties Control the Narrative 12:01 The Need for a Third Party: Breaking the Duopoly 13:01 The Power of the People: How Grassroots Movements Can Effect Change 14:01 The Role of Money in Politics: Citizens United and its Consequences 15:01 The Billion-Dollar Campaign: Why Running for Office is So Expensive 16:01 The Unlikely Leader: How an Ordinary Person Can Spark a Movement 17:01 The Zeitgeist Moment: When Society is Ready for Change 18:01 The Impact of a CEO: How One Person Can Transform an Organization 19:01 The Need for a Real Leader: Capturing the Frustration of the Electorate 20:01 Social Media and Censorship: The Challenges of Organizing Movements 21:01 Blockchain Technology: A Solution for Decentralized Movements 22:01 The Collusion of Parties: How Republicans and Democrats Cooperate 23:01 The Epstein List: A Symbol of Bipartisan Corruption 24:01 Suppressing Third-Party Movements: An Unethical Practice 25:01 Un-American Practices: The Opposite of What the Country Stands For 26:01 America's Imperfection: A Loss of Pride and Nationalism 27:01 The Presidential Debates: A Critical Part of the Election Cycle 28:01 Nixon vs. Kennedy: The Impact of Television on Politics 29:01 The Commission on Presidential Debates: A Private Organization 30:01 The Two-Party Monopoly: How Debates Exclude Third Parties 31:01 The Unfair System: Why Third Parties Can't Compete 32:01 The Organ Shortage Crisis: A Fixable Problem 33:01 21 Deaths a Day: The Human Cost of a Broken System 34:01 Solutions for Organ Donation: A Call to Action 35:01 Stu's Offer: A Three-Way Conversation on Organ Donation 36:01 The Power of Awareness: Doing Good Through Discussion 37:01 Stu's Book: A Real Collusion - Where to Find It 38:01 Reading the First Chapters for Free: Arealcollusion.com 39:01 Stu's Band: A Conversation for Another Day 40:01 The Importance of Reviews: Helping Algorithms and Authors 41:01 Final Thoughts and Call to Action 41:16 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and VA.world 41:24 The First Televised Debates: Nixon vs. Kennedy and their massive impact 42:13 The League of Women Voters: Non-partisan debate hosts 42:59 The Commission on Presidential Debates: Created by RNC and DNC to exclude third parties 43:26 Federal Election Laws and the 5% Vote Barrier for Third Parties 44:22 The 15% Debate Threshold: An impossible bar for third parties 44:34 Ross Perot: The billionaire who broke the 5% barrier 45:18 The End of the Commission on Presidential Debates: Parties negotiate directly with networks 45:41 Is this Freedom? Is this Democracy? Questioning the current system 46:16 Trump's Nuts: An illustration of the problem with severe partisanship 46:42 Why We Don't Need Parties: Stu's unique viewpoint 47:08 Senators and Representatives: How they should represent the people 48:43 Why Hate? Disagreeing without animosity in politics 49:06 George Washington's Warnings: Factionalism, Sectionalism, Foreign Influence 49:54 Party Loyalty vs. Representing the People: The corruption of voting records 50:22 The Independence Center: Supporting independent candidates to break gridlock 51:31 Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump: Stu's protest vote for Jill Green 52:46 The Electoral College: Why votes are meaningless in certain states 53:29 The Need for Updates: Amending the Constitution for a modern society 53:51 Pathetic Political Parties: Voting along party lines in Ireland and the UK 54:39 Direct Democracy: Accountability and immediate removal for non-performance 55:09 Global Suffering: Politicians ignoring local needs for international conflicts 55:37 Insider Trading & Corruption: Pelosi, Trump, and the meme coin 56:06 Citizens United: The linchpin that removed campaign finance guide rails 56:32 Minimizing Wealth's Influence: The key to real democracy 56:51 A Real Collusion: Stu's book as a roadmap for political reform 57:22 John Campbell: The regular guy leading an independent movement 58:09 The American Coalition: Inviting all to join, country over party 59:17 Why the System Worked: Nobility and magnanimity in early government 60:45 Well-Intentioned Politicians: The attorneys who could make more in private practice 61:24 Term Limits: A solution for professional politicians and corporate influence 63:20 Corporate Donations: Democrats are also the party of money 64:07 Change is Inevitable: The power of a fictional novel as a catalyst for reform 65:21 Organ Donation Crisis: A call for a future discussion and awareness 65:54 Where to Find Stu: Arealcollusion.com and his bio 66:33 Stu's Passion for Organ Donation: 21 deaths a day and fixable solutions 67:39 Invitation for a Three-Way Conversation: Raising awareness for organ donation 67:59 Roy's Outro: Links, virtual assistants, and supporting Stu's book         Contact  http://www.arealcollusion.com   www.instagram.com/stuthemeddler     More about the Awakening Podcast: All Episodes can be found at www.awakeningpodcast.org   Our Facebook Group can be found at https://www.facebook.com/royawakening     #AwakeningPodcast #StuStrumwasser #PoliticalThriller #Democracy #TwoPartySystem #CitizensUnited #OrganDonation #SocialChange #ConsciousCitizenship #PoliticalCorruption #ThirdPartyPolitics #AmericanPolitics #RealCollusion #AuthorInterview #PodcastRecommendations #Empowerment #TruthSeeking #SystemicChange #BeyondTheNarrative

This is the eighth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article V, which lays out the process to amend the Constitution. Then, Jill Lepore lays out her thesis that the Constitution is truly meant to be amended, explains why Article V amendments have become functionally impossible, and tells some fascinating stories about the people who have championed amendments. The 99% Invisible Breakdown of the Constitution Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

5. Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Title: *The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America*. This file addresses "evolutionaries" seeking to alter or bypass the Constitution to achieve political goals. Hanson defends the Electoral College, noting it prevents nationwide fraud and forces candidates to engage with the "hinterland," while progressives seek to nullify it via the National Voting Compact. He critiques the avoidance of the Senate's treaty powerin deals like the Iran nuclear agreement and the shift toward proportional representation in the Senate, which would ruin its role in slowing radical change. Finally, he warns against court-packing, viewing it as a direct attack on the judiciary's legitimacy. (5)1940 LA