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In this episode, we examine the illogic behind TSA security rules and how performative regulation often substitutes for real safety, before turning to the economics of ticket scalping and why attempts to suppress secondary markets routinely backfire. We discuss proposals to cap credit card interest rates, including Donald Trump's suggested limit, and explore how price controls distort lending, restrict access to credit, and harm the very consumers they are meant to protect. The conversation connects these issues to broader misunderstandings about markets, incentives, and regulation, highlighting how political solutions driven by optics rather than economics tend to produce higher costs, reduced choice, and unintended consequences across everyday life. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:26 The Illogic of TSA Rules and Security Theater 03:19 What TSA Bans (and Allows) Makes No Sense 05:47 Why TSA Rules Persist Long After the Threat Is Gone 07:02 Missed Episode Fallout and “Are You Still Alive?” 09:02 Trouble Inside the Trump Administration 12:36 Foolishness of the Week: NFL Ticket Resale Crackdown 13:15 Are Season Tickets Really “Yours”? 15:29 Why Ticket Scalping Actually Adds Value 17:21 Risk, Resale, and the Free Market for Tickets 19:05 What Secondary Markets Reveal About True Prices 21:31 Trump's Proposal to Cap Credit Card Interest Rates 22:33 Does the President Even Have the Authority? 25:28 What a 10% Cap Would Do to the Credit Card Market 28:13 Credit Cards as Unsecured Loans and Risk Sharing 29:30 Why Banks Can't Lend at 10% to Everyone 31:59 Trump, Elizabeth Warren, and Left-Wing Economic Policy 33:32 Why People Feel Economic Pain Despite “Good” Data 34:45 COVID Policy, Inflation, and the Middle-Class Squeeze 37:22 Who Really Pays for Artificially Cheap Credit 38:46 Life Without Credit Cards and Financial Shock Absorbers 39:53 Saving, Self-Insurance, and Economic Reality 41:58 Government Intervention and Cascading Market Failures 42:48 Why a Credit Card Cap Would Make Things Worse 45:02 Final Thoughts and Closing Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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With the American republic hanging in the balance, Ralph calls on Democrats to pressure Republicans in the House and Senate to impeach Trump before the midterms or suffer the consequences. Then, we welcome Dino Grandoni, co-author of a Washington Post report on the surprising ways various species of animals and plants help advance our own health and longevity.Dino Grandoni is a reporter who covers life sciences for the Washington Post. He was part of a reporting team that was a finalist for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in National Reporting for coverage of Hurricane Helene. He previously covered the Environmental Protection Agency and wrote a daily tipsheet on energy and environmental policy. He is co-author (with Hailey Haymond and Katty Huertas) of the feature “50 Species That Save Us.”The Democrats—while there are people like constitutional law expert Jamie Raskin (who has said a shadow hearing to publicly educate the American people on impeachment “is a good idea”) he's been muzzled by Hakeem Jeffries and Charlie Schumer, who basically don't want the Democrats to use the word impeachment. So who's using the word impeachment the most? Donald Trump—not only wants to impeach judges who decide against him, but he's talking about the Democrats impeaching him, and he uses the word all the time. So we have an upside-down situation here where the opposition party is not in the opposition on the most critical factor, which is that we have the most impeachable President in American history, getting worse by the day.Ralph NaderIf the founding fathers came back to life today, would any of them oppose the impeachment, conviction, and removal of office of Donald J. Trump, who talks about being a monarch? That's what they fought King George over. Of course, they would all support it.Ralph NaderWhat we have in these cards and in our stories at the Washington Post here are examples of the ways we know, the ways that scientists have uncovered how plants and animals help us. But we don't know what we don't know. There are likely numerous other ways that plants and animals are protecting human well-being that we don't know and we may very well never know if some of these species go extinct.Dino GrandoniI'm always eager to find these connections between human well-being and the well-being of nature and try to describe them in ways that are compelling to readers that get them to care about protecting nature. And also finding those instances (because I want to be objective here) of when human well-being and the well-being of nature might be in conflict, and that might involve some tough decisions that we as a society or policymakers have to make.Dino GrandoniNews 1/16/25* Our top two stories this week concern corporate wrongdoing. First, Business Insider reports that the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has released a new report which estimates Uber Eats and DoorDash, by altering their tipping processes in the city – moving tipping prompts to less prominent locations after checkout so upfront delivery costs would appear lower – have deprived gig delivery workers of $550 million since December 2023. As this piece notes, that was the month that New York City's minimum pay law for delivery workers took effect. As a result, “The average tip for delivery workers on the apps dropped 75%...from $3.66 to $0.93, one week after the apps made the changes…The figure has since declined to $0.76 per delivery.” This report presages a new city law that “requires the apps to offer customers the option to tip before or during checkout. Both Uber and DoorDash have sued the City over the law, which is set to take effect on January 26.” Whether the administration will stick to their guns on this issue, in the face of corporate pressure, will be a major early test for Mayor Zohran Mamdani.* Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reports UnitedHealth Group “deployed aggressive tactics to collect payment-boosting diagnoses for its Medicare Advantage members.” As the Journal explains, “In Medicare Advantage, the federal government pays insurers a lump sum to oversee medical benefits for seniors and disabled people. The government pays extra for patients with certain costly medical conditions, a process called risk adjustment.” A new report from the Senate Judiciary Committee found that UnitedHealth had “turned risk adjustment into a business,” thereby exploiting Medicare Advantage and systematically and fraudulently overbilling the federal government. Due to its structure, advocates like Ralph Nader have long warned that Medicare Advantage is ripe for waste fraud and abuse, in addition to being an inferior program for seniors compared to traditional Medicare. This report supports the accuracy of these warnings. Yet, Dr. Mehmet Oz Trump's appointee to head the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, is a longtime proselytizer for Medicare Advantage and this setback is unlikely to make him reverse course, no matter the cost to patients or taxpayers.* Yet, even as these instances of corporate criminal lawlessness pile up, the Trump administration is all but abolishing the police on the corporate crime beat. In a new report, Rick Claypool, corporate crime research director at Public Citizen, documents how the administration has “canceled or halted a total of 159 enforcement actions against 166 corporations.” This amounts to corporations avoiding payments totaling $3.1 billion in penalties for misconduct. This report further documents how these corporations have ingratiated themselves with Trump, via donations to his inauguration or ballroom project, or more typical revolving door or lobbying arrangements. As Claypool himself puts it, “The ‘law enforcement' claims the White House uses as a pretext for authoritarian anti-immigrant crackdowns, city occupations, and imperial resource seizures abroad lose all credibility when cast against the lawlessness Trump allows for the pursuit of corporate profits.”* In another instance of a Trump administration giveaway to corporations, the New York Times reports the Environmental Protection Agency will “Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution.” Under the new regulatory regime, the EPA will “estimate only the costs to businesses of complying with the rules.” The Times explains that different administrations have balanced these competing interests differently, always faced with the morbid dilemma of how much, in a dollar amount, to value human life; but “until now, no administration has counted it as zero.”* Moving to Congress, the big news from the Legislative Branch this week has to do with Bill and Hillary Clinton. NPR reports Congressman James Comer, Chair of the House Oversight Committee, issued subpoenas to the former president and former Secretary of State to testify in a committee hearing related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a letter published earlier this week, the Clintons formally rejected the subpoenas, calling them “legally invalid.” The Clintons' refusal to appear tees up an opportunity for Congress to exercise its contempt power and force the couple to testify. Democrats on the Oversight Committee, who agreed to issue the subpoenas as part of a larger list, have noted that “most of the other people have not been forced to testify,” indicating that this is a political stunt rather than an earnest effort. That said, there is little doubt that, at least, former President Clinton knows more about the Epstein affair than he has stated publicly thus far and there is a good chance Congress will vote through a contempt resolution and force him to testify.* In the Senate, Elizabeth Warren, Chris Murphy and other liberal Senators are “urging their Democratic colleagues to pivot to economic populism by ‘confronting' corporate power and billionaires, warning that just talking about affordability alone won't move swing voters who backed President Trump in 2024,” per the Hill. Senators Adam Schiff of California and Tina Smith of Minnesota also signed this memo. The Senators cited a recent poll that found Americans “increasingly cannot afford basic goods such as medical care and groceries,” but they also warned that “Bland policy proposals — without a narrative explaining who is getting screwed and who is doing the screwing – will not work.” Hopefully this forceful urging by fellow Senators will move the needle within the Democratic caucus in the upper house. Nothing else seems to have driven the point home.* One candidate who seems to understand this message is Graham Platner of Maine. Platner, who is endorsed by Bernie Sanders, has a controversial past that includes a career in the Marines and a stint working for the private military contractor Blackwater. However, he is running as a staunch economic populist and New Deal style progressive Democrat – and the message appears to be working. According to Zeteo, a poll conducted in mid-December found Platner up by 15 points in the primary over his opponent, current Governor Janet Mills. More concerning is the fact that this same poll shows both Platner and Mills in a dead heat with incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins, indicating this could be a brutal, protracted and expensive campaign.* On the other end of the spectrum, Axios reported this week that former Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, who once led the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and then served as President Biden's ambassador to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, has accepted a role as CEO and president of the Coalition for Prediction Markets. The coalition is essentially a trade association for betting websites; members include Kalshi, Crypto.com Robinhood and Coinbase, among others. The coalition will leverage Maloney's influence with Democrats, along with former Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry's influence across the aisle, to lobby for favorable regulation for their industry.* Turning to foreign affairs, prosecutors in South Korea have announced that they are seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk-Yeol on “charges of masterminding an insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024,” per Reuters. In a stunning courtroom revelation, a prosecutor said during closing arguments that “investigators confirmed the existence of a scheme allegedly directed by Yoon and his former defence minister, Kim Yong-hyun, dating back to October 2023 designed to keep Yoon in power.” The prosecutor added that “The defendant has not sincerely regretted the crime... or apologised properly to the people.” As this piece notes, South Korea has not carried out a death sentence in nearly three decades. Even still, it is remarkable to see how this case has unfolded compared to the reaction of the American judicial system to Donald Trump's attempted self-coup on January 6th, 2021.* Finally, turning to Latin America, many expected the fall of Nicolás Maduro to mean a redoubled energy crisis for the long-embargoed island nation of Cuba. Yet, the Financial Times reports that in fact, “Mexico overtook Venezuela to become Cuba's top oil supplier in 2025…helping the island weather a sharp drop in Venezuelan crude shipments.” CBS adds that “Despite President Trump's social media pronouncement…that ‘there will be no more oil or money going to Cuba — zero,' the current U.S. policy is to allow Mexico to continue to provide oil to the island, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright.” For the time being, the administration seems open to maintaining this status quo – including maintaining cordial relations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum – though this appears more strained than ever. Sheinbaum harshly criticized the kidnapping of Maduro, stating “unilateral action and invasion cannot be the basis for international relations in the 21st century,” while Republican Congressman Carlos Gimenez has threatened that there could be “serious consequences for trade between our countries” if Sheinbaum “continues to undermine US policy by sending oil to the murderous dictatorship in Cuba.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Inflation isn't whipped yet, with new figures showing prices up 2.7% year over year, and 3.1% for food. But as Donald Trump seeks answers to "affordability," his latest is a plan to cap credit-card interest rates at 10%, an idea favored by Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. What economic side effects would this create for consumers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Freddy Gray is joined by John Carney, who leads finance and economics news for Breitbart, to discuss what Donald Trump will say at the World Economic Forum. Will the president 'stick it to Davos man' about tariffs and the world's trade reliance on China? They also discuss how Trump's quest to resolve the cost of living crisis has led him to find common ground with unlikely figures: Zohran Mamdani and Elizabeth Warren. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a move that's rattling big banks and surprising even political rivals, President Trump has proposed a bold new economic reform: a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, set to take effect on January 20th. On this episode of Good Morning NTD, host Kerry Dunst is joined by economist Christian Briggs, CEO of Hard Asset Management, to unpack the full impact of this headline-grabbing announcement—and what it means for working Americans.Briggs doesn't mince words: this is one of Trump's most progressive economic policies to date, even drawing praise from none other than Senator Elizabeth Warren, long known for her anti-bank rhetoric. What makes this policy so potent, Briggs explains, is the timing. With over 61% of Americans carrying credit card balances beyond 12 months and the average interest rate hovering near 20%, the 10% cap could deliver massive relief for middle-class families—especially those hit hardest by post-pandemic inflation and holiday debt.But it's not all smooth sailing. Briggs walks through the risks too—particularly how lenders might respond by tightening access to credit for lower-tier borrowers. While high credit score consumers stand to benefit the most, some small businesses and lower-income families may see reduced access to new credit lines. Even so, Briggs maintains that the overall impact could be “a windfall for consumers”—offsetting the pressure of Trump's tariff strategies and cushioning everyday Americans from global price shocks.The most fascinating twist? Trump and Warren reportedly spoke directly about the plan, and she praised his move. Briggs calls it “an opening for the GOP to expand its base” and a political masterstroke that could help the Republican Party reach voters it traditionally hasn't. As Briggs puts it, “This helps the masses, not just the classes.”Whether you're a small business owner, a working parent, or a political analyst tracking every 2026 campaign move, this conversation is essential listening. With $1.7 trillion in credit card debt hanging over the country and the Fed still weighing interest rate cuts, Trump's unexpected pivot toward populist economic reform might just be the policy that flips the script—and the next election.
Ryan and Emily discuss Elizabeth Warren slams abundance bros, Thomas Massie on Iran, Venezuela, Clinton, and Epstein. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new Trump coverup surges into the national spotlight. Brian interviews Elizabeth Warren about the criminal prosecution of Fed chair Jerome Powell, Hakeem Jeffries about getting ACA subsidies passed out of the House despite Mike Johnson trying to block it, and Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan about the fallout for Republicans amid the ICE shootingSupport Peggy Flanagan: https://peggyflanagan.com/Shop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohenTwitter: https://twitter.com/briantylercohenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/briantylercohenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/briantylercohenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/briantylercohenNewsletter: https://www.briantylercohen.com/sign-upWritten by Brian Tyler CohenProduced by Sam GraberRecorded in Los Angeles, CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jen Psaki reports on new polling that shows Americans are very aware of the deadly ICE shooting of a Minnesota mom and are not buying into Donald Trump's tactic of trying to blame the victim of the shooting. At the same time, Trump's DOJ deciding not to investigate has triggered a rash of resignations, and a non-stop flow of videos of ICE agents brutalizing residents of Minneapolis, including Americans, is further souring public opinion on the job Trump has ICE doing.Assistant attorney general for civil rights, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate the deadly ICE shooting of Minneapolis mom Renee Nicole Good, triggering shocked outrage not only from Americans who watched videos of the shooting, but also from prosecutors within the Justice Department. Stacey Young, former DOJ official, talks with Jen Psaki about why the Justice Department refusing to do its job is extremely uncommon, and also an abdication of the department's role in American governance.Donald Trump's petulance over not being able to manipulate interest rates to his own political advantage risks economic catastrophe for the United States as Trump has deployed his weaponized Justice Department to try to intimidate Fed chair Jerome Powell. Senator Elizabeth Warren joins Jen Psaki to discuss how the situation came to be and what's at stake.And the nation is still outraged over ICE shooting and killing a Minnesota mom, and that outrage is only intensifying as videos of other ICE abuses have been spreading across the internet. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost talks with Jen Psaki about what Congress can do to take some power away from Kristi Noem's Department of Homeland Security. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bank executives were caught off guard after President Donald Trump said suggested American credit card companies face a 10% cap on the interest rates they can charge. Senate Banking Committee ranking member Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses her conversation with the president, the mechanics of a rate cap and the broader affordability crunch facing consumers. Then, as 2026 is still fresh, many Americans are already struggling with New Year's resolutions and the pursuit of happiness. Arthur Brooks, Harvard professor and Free Press columnist, shares his own resolutions and explains what research says about finding meaning and happiness in the year ahead. Plus, President Trump weighs in on Iran, and Netflix is reportedly considering an all-cash bid for Warner Brothers. Sen. Elizabeth Warren - 15:27Arthur Brooks - 28:55 In this episode:Arthur Brooks, @arthurbrooks Sen. Elizabeth Warren, @SenWarrenBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Description: President Donald J. Trump has declared war on credit card companies, calling for a one-year 10% cap on interest rates starting January 20, 2026. Claiming Americans are being "ripped off" by rates as high as 30%, the President is pushing a policy that has sparked a rare moment of bipartisan intrigue—even drawing a phone call from Senator Elizabeth Warren. We break down the Truth Social announcement, the reaction from the American Bankers Association, and whether this is a "brilliant" economic relief plan or a "dangerous" move that will lead to millions of canceled credit cards
Sen. Elizabeth Warren delivered a speech this week on lowering housing costs, capping credit card rates, as well as discussing the Democratic Party losing in 2024 saying that the party should not back down from progressive policies as some suggest is the reason they lost the election. Dan agrees with Warren and thinks the Democratic Party should not change their priorities or policies. Warran also called out Pres. Trump during her speech, to which the president personally called her later that day. We discussed Warren's speech, the conversation between the senator and president and whether you agree or disagree with Sen. Warren's statements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren delivered a speech this week on lowering housing costs, capping credit card rates, as well as discussing the Democratic Party losing in 2024 saying that the party should not back down from progressive policies as some suggest is the reason they lost the election. Dan agrees with Warren and thinks the Democratic Party should not change their priorities or policies. Warran also called out Pres. Trump during her speech, to which the president personally called her later that day. We discussed Warren's speech, the conversation between the senator and president and whether you agree or disagree with Sen. Warren's statements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Monday's Mark Levin Show, the Iranian people desire freedom amid starvation and lack of water under a fundamentalist Islamic regime that spreads terrorism, including attempts to assassinate President Trump, and must be destroyed to prevent further threats, as either terrorists are killed or they kill others. Eliminating this regime aligns with U.S. national security interests, benefiting allies by impacting China, Russia, and Venezuela, without aiming to install democracy but occasionally aiding others when it serves mutual goals, countering the mindset of inaction. If that regime survives, it will be the greatest missed opportunity against terrorism and an avowed terror state ever. Diplomacy and negotiations are ridiculous words in the context of what's happening in Iran and what's happening to those brave people. Also, America is unraveling, with its founding principles under assault by groupism—all largely attributed to Democrats seeking permanent institutional control, as evidenced by attempts to imprison Trump and dominate culture, media, academia, entertainment, and science. The Democrat Party aims to undermine the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Electoral College, Supreme Court, and separation of powers while abusing the rule of law against opponents. Meanwhile, enemies within seek to replace the Republican Party with neo-fascist or Islamist variants, targeting all citizens, though they have failed so far; great republics collapse internally. Later, Sen Elizabeth Warren advocates for Democrats to embrace economic populism to regain ground in the 2026 midterms by focusing on lowering costs for families, mirroring Trump's messaging. Warren is a Marxist and populism is a leftist concept leading to socialism and tyranny, incompatible with the Constitution. Republicans need to counter Democrat by highlighting their failures in taxes, inflation, immigration, energy shortages, and Obamacare, while rejecting populism in favor of constitutional conservatism to win midterms and build trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Trump administration continues to defend the ICE shooting in Minnesota. Hollywood elite protest ICE. What the Minnesota statute says about when a peace officer may use deadly force. Is the Supreme Court about to overrule President Trump's tariffs? What's next for Venezuela and Latin America? Iran regime about to fall? What is the next step between the U.S. and Greenland? Chinese man has a message about America. How liberal women are approaching first dates. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) teaming up with President Trump on credit card debt? The latest poll numbers for Democrats are disastrous. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) calls her state "racist." The hypocrisy of Democrats laid out in 25 seconds. Incredible aurora video from space. Scott Adams discusses converting to Christianity as he moves into hospice. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 01:29 Karoline Leavitt Discusses Protesters Nationwide 07:14 Jacob Frey Wants ICE Officers Arrested? 08:43 CNN VS. Protesters 09:57 Random Handshake for ICE Agents 11:20 Citizen Prays for ICE Agents 12:26 Tim Walz Visits ICE Shooting Location 15:54 Bill Maher Asked Why He's Not Wearing a "Be Good" Pin 17:06 ICE Protesters Asked about Somali Fraud 18:51 Mark Warner on Immigrants in America 21:12 FLASHBACK: Bill Clinton on Immigration in 1995 35:05 Pete Hegseth on Narco Boats 36:11 Tim Burchett on Venezuela & Cuba's Future 39:45 Donald Trump: Acting President of Venezuela 40:12 Former UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson on President Trump 44:20 Tariffs on Iran? 50:13 Randy Fine Introduces Greenland Annexation & Statehood Act 53:47 Is Greenland Worth It? 1:05:47 China Hacked our Email Systems? 1:07:05 Prepare for the Revolution 1:12:12 Do You Support Nick Shirley? 1:16:49 Elizabeth Warren on Democrats in the Midterms 1:18:22 Harry Enten on Democrats in Congress Polls 1:22:24 Texas is Racist?! 1:23:32 Whitney Cummings on Joe Rogan Discussing Liberal Contradictions 1:26:32 Bizarre USDA Whole Milk Ad 1:30:45 Aurora from Outer Space 1:32:57 Scott Adams in Hospice Care Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Trump administration continues to defend the ICE shooting in Minnesota. Hollywood elite protest ICE. What the Minnesota statute says about when a peace officer may use deadly force. Is the Supreme Court about to overrule President Trump's tariffs? What's next for Venezuela and Latin America? Iran regime about to fall? What is the next step between the U.S. and Greenland? Chinese man has a message about America. How liberal women are approaching first dates. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) teaming up with President Trump on credit card debt? The latest poll numbers for Democrats are disastrous. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) calls her state "racist." The hypocrisy of Democrats laid out in 25 seconds. Incredible aurora video from space. Scott Adams discusses converting to Christianity as he moves into hospice. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 01:29 Karoline Leavitt Discusses Protesters Nationwide 07:14 Jacob Frey Wants ICE Officers Arrested? 08:43 CNN VS. Protesters 09:57 Random Handshake for ICE Agents 11:20 Citizen Prays for ICE Agents 12:26 Tim Walz Visits ICE Shooting Location 15:54 Bill Maher Asked Why He's Not Wearing a "Be Good" Pin 17:06 ICE Protesters Asked about Somali Fraud 18:51 Mark Warner on Immigrants in America 21:12 FLASHBACK: Bill Clinton on Immigration in 1995 35:05 Pete Hegseth on Narco Boats 36:11 Tim Burchett on Venezuela & Cuba's Future 39:45 Donald Trump: Acting President of Venezuela 40:12 Former UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson on President Trump 44:20 Tariffs on Iran? 50:13 Randy Fine Introduces Greenland Annexation & Statehood Act 53:47 Is Greenland Worth It? 1:05:47 China Hacked our Email Systems? 1:07:05 Prepare for the Revolution 1:12:12 Do You Support Nick Shirley? 1:16:49 Elizabeth Warren on Democrats in the Midterms 1:18:22 Harry Enten on Democrats in Congress Polls 1:22:24 Texas is Racist?! 1:23:32 Whitney Cummings on Joe Rogan Discussing Liberal Contradictions 1:26:32 Bizarre USDA Whole Milk Ad 1:30:45 Aurora from Outer Space 1:32:57 Scott Adams in Hospice Care Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tonight on The Last Word: Sen. Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth over his censure. Also, Donald Trump calls Sen. Elizabeth Warren after her speech on affordability. Plus, the Trump Justice Department subpoenas the Federal Reserve in a criminal probe over Chair Jerome Powell's testimony. And Trump defends the Department of Homeland Security's use of deadly force in Minnesota. Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and Sen. Ruben Gallego join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Jim and Greg for the Tuesday 3 Martini Lunch as they break down Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin likening anti-ICE protests to demonstrations in Iran, Sen. Elizabeth Warren urging Democrats everywhere to copy the Mamdani campaign, and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer being investigated for corruption and other misconduct.First, they enjoy watching Sen. Warren encouraging Democrats nationwide to embrace the Mamdani agenda of free buses, free childcare, and rent control. If Democrats in competitive races want to openly run on socialism, Warren may be handing Republicans a major political gift.Next, they react to the Department of Labor Inspector General investigating allegations that Secretary Chavez-DeRemer had staff disguise personal travel as official business so taxpayers would cover the costs. And there are other serious concerns about her personal conduct. Finally, they're stunned as DNC Chair Ken Martin not only conflates anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis with demonstrators risking their lives in Iran, but also tries to draw parallels between the two governments. It's further evidence the Democrats are increasingly divorced from reality.Please visit our great sponsors:Improve your sleep with Brooklyn Bedding. Go to https://BrooklynBedding.com use promo code 3ML at checkout for 30% off sitewide—exclusive offer, support the show! Leave behind what's weighing you down with BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/3MLTake your personal data back with Incogni. Go to https://Incogni.com/3ML to get 60% off an Annual Plan. New episodes every weekday.
Join Jim and Greg for the Tuesday 3 Martini Lunch as they break down Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin likening anti-ICE protests to demonstrations in Iran, Sen. Elizabeth Warren urging Democrats everywhere to copy the Mamdani campaign, and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer being investigated for corruption and other misconduct. First, they enjoy watching Sen. Warren […]
Senator Elizabeth Warren delivered a speech yesterday that was well-received by President Trump. Currently, Fed Chair Jerome Powell is under scrutiny from the Trump Administration due to an investigation launched against him and the Federal Reserve's handling of finances. Mark provides us with an update on this situation. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews streaming host Bill O'Reilly. He discusses the Democrats' allegedly aggressive tactics against law enforcement, including calls to defund the police and ICE. Bill explains that it's a 50/50 chance whether the Democrats will de-escalate their attacks on ICE and the GOP. He delves into the legal aspects surrounding Rene Good and the ICE officers involved, examining what may or may not have been proper in the situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senator Elizabeth Warren delivered a speech yesterday that was well-received by President Trump. Currently, Fed Chair Jerome Powell is under scrutiny from the Trump Administration due to an investigation launched against him and the Federal Reserve's handling of finances. Mark provides us with an update on this situation. Mark interviews streaming host Bill O'Reilly. He discusses the Democrats' allegedly aggressive tactics against law enforcement, including calls to defund the police and ICE. Bill explains that it's a 50/50 chance whether the Democrats will de-escalate their attacks on ICE and the GOP. He delves into the legal aspects surrounding Rene Good and the ICE officers involved, examining what may or may not have been proper in the situation. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has officially moved into Gracie Mansion and announced that, once he and his wife are settled, New Yorkers will be welcome to visit the historic residence. In addition to settling into his new home, Mayor Mamdani demonstrated his commitment to the city's essential workers by joining nurses on strike at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. The nurses are demanding fair wages and improved working conditions, and the Mayor's presence at the strike highlights his support for their cause. Mark interviews columnist Liz Peek. Liz said Democrats are deeply angered by President Trump's confrontational approach toward other countries, an approach he frames as seizing strategic opportunities. Peek argued that the key question is whether this strategy is effective or whether Democrats are overreacting to his tactics. She also discussed the uncertainty surrounding potential U.S. military action, particularly regarding Iran, noting that the consequences of such action remain unclear. On immigration, she voiced support for ICE's efforts to remove illegal immigrants who have committed crimes, emphasizing that similar enforcement strategies were used by previous presidents, suggesting continuity across administrations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senator Elizabeth Warren delivered a speech yesterday that was well-received by President Trump. Currently, Fed Chair Jerome Powell is under scrutiny from the Trump Administration due to an investigation launched against him and the Federal Reserve's handling of finances. Mark provides us with an update on this situation.
Senator Elizabeth Warren delivered a speech yesterday that was well-received by President Trump. Currently, Fed Chair Jerome Powell is under scrutiny from the Trump Administration due to an investigation launched against him and the Federal Reserve's handling of finances. Mark provides us with an update on this situation. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews streaming host Bill O'Reilly. He discusses the Democrats' allegedly aggressive tactics against law enforcement, including calls to defund the police and ICE. Bill explains that it's a 50/50 chance whether the Democrats will de-escalate their attacks on ICE and the GOP. He delves into the legal aspects surrounding Rene Good and the ICE officers involved, examining what may or may not have been proper in the situation.
Senator Elizabeth Warren delivered a speech yesterday that was well-received by President Trump. Currently, Fed Chair Jerome Powell is under scrutiny from the Trump Administration due to an investigation launched against him and the Federal Reserve's handling of finances. Mark provides us with an update on this situation. Mark interviews streaming host Bill O'Reilly. He discusses the Democrats' allegedly aggressive tactics against law enforcement, including calls to defund the police and ICE. Bill explains that it's a 50/50 chance whether the Democrats will de-escalate their attacks on ICE and the GOP. He delves into the legal aspects surrounding Rene Good and the ICE officers involved, examining what may or may not have been proper in the situation. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has officially moved into Gracie Mansion and announced that, once he and his wife are settled, New Yorkers will be welcome to visit the historic residence. In addition to settling into his new home, Mayor Mamdani demonstrated his commitment to the city's essential workers by joining nurses on strike at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. The nurses are demanding fair wages and improved working conditions, and the Mayor's presence at the strike highlights his support for their cause. Mark interviews columnist Liz Peek. Liz said Democrats are deeply angered by President Trump's confrontational approach toward other countries, an approach he frames as seizing strategic opportunities. Peek argued that the key question is whether this strategy is effective or whether Democrats are overreacting to his tactics. She also discussed the uncertainty surrounding potential U.S. military action, particularly regarding Iran, noting that the consequences of such action remain unclear. On immigration, she voiced support for ICE's efforts to remove illegal immigrants who have committed crimes, emphasizing that similar enforcement strategies were used by previous presidents, suggesting continuity across administrations.
Senator Elizabeth Warren delivered a speech yesterday that was well-received by President Trump. Currently, Fed Chair Jerome Powell is under scrutiny from the Trump Administration due to an investigation launched against him and the Federal Reserve's handling of finances. Mark provides us with an update on this situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Credit Card Interest Caps: Liz Warren is On Board, It's Bad | Mundo Clip 1-13-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Joe wraps up the show talking about who's pumping the brakes in the anti-ICE fight in Wisconsin, Liz Warren's recipe for success and who's taking her adviceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Trump Becoming a Socialist? (ft. David Bahnsen) On this episode of CrossPolitic One-on-One, host Gabe welcomes on David Bahnsen from the Bahnsen Group to talk about the issue of Trump's recent economic policies and why they mirror progressive Democratic positions like those of Mayor Eric Adams and Elizabeth Warren. ABOUT CROSSPOLITIC CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing, and too many leaders try to fix national problems with man-centered control instead of truth, justice, and freedom under God. CrossPolitic aims to train Christians to think clearly, speak honestly, and apply Scripture to every square inch of life—without caving to the spirit of the age or the temptations of power. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member: Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/ Subscribe & Share This Episode: Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 02:20 – Three Bombs, 24 Hours 12:12 – Zoning Killed Affordable Homes 16:50 – Did Mortgages Inflate Everything? 23:44 – Hands Off Defense Profits 31:09 – $200B Mortgage Market Hack 36:08 – What's Trump's reasoning? 41:57 – Outro Join us at our next national Fight Laugh Feast Conference Sign up for the FLF 2026 Holy Wars Conference for Early Bird pricing! https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars/ Follow Us Across Social Media: YouTube: @crosspolitic X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crosspolitic/ Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ (found at the bottom of the page) iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosspolitic/id961222323 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LNAL9PLOc6tIuPqZ8kZfY Also on Direct TV and Dish on NRBTV and everywhere you can find us. SPONSORS RedBalloon If you’re hiring or looking for a job that won’t punish you for telling the truth, go to RedBalloon.work and get back to work. https://www.redballoon.work Fight Laugh Feast Club Support Christian media that fights, laughs, and feasts. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/
Is Trump Becoming a Socialist? (ft. David Bahnsen) On this episode of CrossPolitic One-on-One, host Gabe welcomes on David Bahnsen from the Bahnsen Group to talk about the issue of Trump's recent economic policies and why they mirror progressive Democratic positions like those of Mayor Eric Adams and Elizabeth Warren. ABOUT CROSSPOLITIC CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing, and too many leaders try to fix national problems with man-centered control instead of truth, justice, and freedom under God. CrossPolitic aims to train Christians to think clearly, speak honestly, and apply Scripture to every square inch of life—without caving to the spirit of the age or the temptations of power. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member: Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/ Subscribe & Share This Episode: Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 02:20 – Three Bombs, 24 Hours 12:12 – Zoning Killed Affordable Homes 16:50 – Did Mortgages Inflate Everything? 23:44 – Hands Off Defense Profits 31:09 – $200B Mortgage Market Hack 36:08 – What's Trump's reasoning? 41:57 – Outro Join us at our next national Fight Laugh Feast Conference Sign up for the FLF 2026 Holy Wars Conference for Early Bird pricing! https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars/ Follow Us Across Social Media: YouTube: @crosspolitic X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crosspolitic/ Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ (found at the bottom of the page) iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosspolitic/id961222323 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LNAL9PLOc6tIuPqZ8kZfY Also on Direct TV and Dish on NRBTV and everywhere you can find us. SPONSORS RedBalloon If you’re hiring or looking for a job that won’t punish you for telling the truth, go to RedBalloon.work and get back to work. https://www.redballoon.work Fight Laugh Feast Club Support Christian media that fights, laughs, and feasts. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren says President Trump called her after she gave a speech on affordability, and she told him that Congress could pass a credit card interest rate cap if “he will actually fight for it.” She speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Julie Fine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Trump Becoming a Socialist? (ft. David Bahnsen) On this episode of CrossPolitic One-on-One, host Gabe welcomes on David Bahnsen from the Bahnsen Group to talk about the issue of Trump's recent economic policies and why they mirror progressive Democratic positions like those of Mayor Eric Adams and Elizabeth Warren. ABOUT CROSSPOLITIC CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing, and too many leaders try to fix national problems with man-centered control instead of truth, justice, and freedom under God. CrossPolitic aims to train Christians to think clearly, speak honestly, and apply Scripture to every square inch of life—without caving to the spirit of the age or the temptations of power. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member: Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/ Subscribe & Share This Episode: Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 02:20 – Three Bombs, 24 Hours 12:12 – Zoning Killed Affordable Homes 16:50 – Did Mortgages Inflate Everything? 23:44 – Hands Off Defense Profits 31:09 – $200B Mortgage Market Hack 36:08 – What's Trump's reasoning? 41:57 – Outro Join us at our next national Fight Laugh Feast Conference Sign up for the FLF 2026 Holy Wars Conference for Early Bird pricing! https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars/ Follow Us Across Social Media: YouTube: @crosspolitic X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crosspolitic/ Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ (found at the bottom of the page) iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosspolitic/id961222323 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LNAL9PLOc6tIuPqZ8kZfY Also on Direct TV and Dish on NRBTV and everywhere you can find us. SPONSORS RedBalloon If you’re hiring or looking for a job that won’t punish you for telling the truth, go to RedBalloon.work and get back to work. https://www.redballoon.work Fight Laugh Feast Club Support Christian media that fights, laughs, and feasts. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025Today, Judge Aileen Cannon has blocked the release of Jack Smith's final report; the Republican controlled North Carolina Supreme Court has blocked the state from certifying the Democrat as the winner of the high court election; Senator Elizabeth Warren is sounding the alarm bells about Pete Hegseth; Zuckerberg says Meta will end fact checking in favor of community notes; an appeals court has denied Trump's attempt to postpone his sentencing this Friday; Trump says he's willing to use military force to obtain Greenland and the Panama Canal; the Pentagon agrees to settle a historic lawsuit with LGBTQ+ veterans over discharge status; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Have some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/Something to dohttps://www.justice.gov/doj/webform/your-message-department-justiceChoose “Message to the Attorney General” from the drop down. Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week we focus on the Trump Administration's seizure of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro as Ralph welcomes legendary former ambassador, Chas Freeman, who calls it nothing more than a “gas station stick-up.” Then our resident Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, lays out some of the legal ramifications of the whole affair.Ambassador Chas Freeman is a retired career diplomat who has negotiated on behalf of the United States with over 100 foreign governments in East and South Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and both Western and Eastern Europe. Ambassador Freeman was previously a Senior Fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, and served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense, U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, acting Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, and Deputy Chief of Mission and Chargé d'Affaires in the American embassies at both Bangkok and Beijing. He was Director for Chinese Affairs at the U.S. Department of State from 1979-1981. He was the principal American interpreter during the late President Nixon's historic visit to China in 1972. In addition to Chinese, Ambassador Freeman speaks French and Spanish at the professional level and can converse in Arabic and several other languages.We have been engaged in murder on the high seas, people who are suspected on flimsy grounds of carrying narcotics. If they are carrying narcotics, it is not to the United States [but] between Venezuela and Trinidad, from which the drugs go to Western Europe and West Africa. We have been guilty of acts of piracy, seizing vessels on the high seas, on the basis of no authority. And (very dangerously) we have seized a Russian-flagged tanker…And we are risking a war with a nuclear-armed superpower over an issue that is peripheral to Venezuela.Ambassador Chas FreemanDomestically, we have a constitutional crisis. We are the most powerful country on the planet, and our domestic constitutional crisis has turned out to be contagious to the international system. And so we're seeing the disappearance of well-established norms of human behavior, interactions between states. It will not be easy to resurrect those. The precedents we've just set could come home to trouble us.Ambassador Chas FreemanI think we have scared everybody around the world. If there is no protection from international law, people will arm themselves as heavily as they can to defend themselves. So diplomacy is not prospering in this environment. And I would just conclude by saying that the Trump administration has more than decimated our diplomatic service. About one third of the diplomatic service has left or is in the process of leaving public service of the government. So they join scientists and engineers in trying to bail out from what they consider to be an increasingly intolerable situation. Not a happy picture.Ambassador Chas FreemanBruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law. Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.The fact is, if you read the NATO Charter Article 5—I think right now we've got 32 members of NATO, and 31 countries would be obliged to take up war and arms against the United States. [The United States' intervention in Venezuela] is an invasion. It's every bit as much of an invasion as Hitler going into the Sudetenland after Munich. Everybody knows this isn't going to be a voluntary secession. If it isn't by military conquest, it'll be by coercion, by threats. So we may be at war with all the other NATO members. That's why I liken this to the Napoleonic Era when France and Napoleon were against all of Europe. He had no allies anymore, and I think we will have no allies either. Bruce FeinNews 1/9/25* Our top story this week is, of course, the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro, who has served as president of the Bolivarian Republic since 2013, was abducted from his home, along with his wife, by the Fort Bragg-based Delta Force squadron. Maduro was then transported to New York and is now being held in detention pending trial. Before getting into the fallout of this operation, it is critical to note the complicity of the mainstream press. Semafor reports, “The New York Times and Washington Post learned of a secret US raid on Venezuela soon before it was scheduled to begin Friday night — but held off publishing what they knew.” The preeminent American newspapers justified their decision to withhold this critical information from the public by claiming that publishing what they knew could have endangered American soldiers. This decision however raises longstanding questions about what the role of the media should be in national security matters. Is it their responsibility to protect American forces as they carry out legally dubious missions? Or is it their responsibility to inform the public of their own government's shadowy operations if they might endanger all Americans?* Meanwhile, the future of Venezuela appears deeply uncertain. Despite pressure from the Venezuelan exile community to install one of their own to lead the country, such as Maria Corina Machado, Trump has shown little interest in this path, saying Machado “doesn't have the support within or the respect within the country,” per Reuters. Instead, he has so far supported the elevation of Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. Rodríguez, who has been “likened…to a sort of Venezuelan Deng Xiaoping,” according to NBC, has sought to court Trump in the past and it seems that for the time being at least, he is content to keep her in place so long as she is willing to accede to the demands of the American oil companies.* Whatever the long-term outlook for Venezuela in general, this incident is sure to have certain short-term consequences. At the administration level, this operation was seen as a rousing success and is likely to embolden them to attempt similar operations in other countries deemed adversarial. The Hill reports Trump said “Colombia…[is] Run by a sick man,” referring to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, but won't be for “very long.” Similarly, he remarked that “We're going to have to do something [about Mexico].” Cuba, he said, is “ready to fall.” South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, traveling with Trump, added that Cuba's days are “numbered.” It remains to be seen how far Trump will go with regime change operations in these sovereign nations, but the success of the Maduro abduction makes each one – and the inevitable blowback from these actions – that much more likely.* Beyond Latin America, Trump is again pressing for an American annexation of Greenland. According to the BBC, the administration is discussing “a range of options” including military force. Ironically, the White House is claiming that the acquisition of Greenland – a semi-autonomous region of Denmark – is a “national security priority,” despite Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's warning that any attack would mean the end of NATO, rattling the foundations of U.S. international security architecture. Nevertheless, Trump has continuously returned to the idea of annexing Greenland, so do not count on this quietly fading away, consequences be damned.* Moving to domestic politics, the AP reports the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the private entity created in 1967 to shepherd public funding to PBS, NPR and hundreds of public television and radio stations across the country, has voted to dissolve itself. The CPB has been under heavy assault by the Trump administration, which pushed Congress to defund the entity last year. Patricia Harrison, the organization's president and CEO, is quoted saying “CPB's final act would be to protect the integrity of the public media system and the democratic values by dissolving, rather than allowing the organization to remain defunded and vulnerable to additional attacks.” With the shuttering of CPB, the future of public media hangs in the balance. It will be up to the next Congress to restore funding, or allow these cherished institutions to fall into the dustbin of history.* Alongside the federal assault on public media, the federal government continues its assaults on public health. The New York Times reports Jim O'Neill, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has “announced dramatic revisions to the slate of vaccines recommended for American children,” drawing down the number from 17 to just 11. The six vaccines on the chopping block, those for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningococcal disease, rotavirus, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus – which, the Times notes, is the “leading cause of hospitalization in American infants,” – will only be recommended for some high-risk groups. Meanwhile, the New York Post reports Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has unveiled new federal guidelines recommending alcohol use. Dr. Oz is quoted saying “Alcohol is a social lubricant that brings people together…it does allow people an excuse to bond and socialize, and there's probably nothing healthier than having a good time with friends in a safe way.” He added that the takeaway should be, “Don't have it for breakfast.” Given the well documented health risks of alcohol consumption, it is difficult to see this as anything besides a sop to the alcohol industry.* In more local news, the primary race between incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman and former Comptroller Brad Lander in New York's 10th congressional district is turning into nothing short of a proxy war between different factions within the Democratic Party. Goldman, who officially announced his reelection bid this week, was immediately endorsed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, per the New York Daily News. Lander on the other hand, can boast the endorsement of Mayor Zohran Mamdani along with support from Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, among other local progressives, per ABC7. With so much political muscle on both sides, this primary is sure to have important ramifications for the future direction of the Democratic Party.* For his part, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has hit the ground running. On January 5th, Mamdani signed Executive Orders No. 9, on combatting hidden junk fees, and No. 10 on fighting subscription tricks and traps. Among other things, these executive orders will Establish a Citywide Junk Fee Task Force, to be cochaired by Deputy Mayor of Economic Justice and former Biden Administration Secretary of Labor Julie Su. This announcement ends with a message stating that Mayor Mamdani “takes the protection of New York consumers and tenants seriously,” citing his recent “executive order to hold ‘Rental Ripoff' hearings in every borough,” which will “provide an opportunity for working New Yorkers to speak about the challenges they face – from poor building conditions to hidden fees on rent payments,” to be followed by a report and policy recommendations. This all from NYC.gov.* A fascinating new poll has been released by “Speaking with American Men,” also known as the SAM Project, which seeks to understand young American men of various backgrounds. One startling number from this study is that 31% report having been homeless or near-homeless in the past five years. In more direct political findings though, only 27% say Trump is delivering for them, and slightly less, 25%, say Republicans are delivering. However, despite these abysmal numbers, just 18% say Democrats are delivering for them. Clearly, while young men are not joined at the hip to the Republican Party, the Democrats have a long way to go to win them back and won't get there without profoundly changing their approach to courting this key voting bloc.* Finally, the battle between Netflix and Paramount over corporate control of Warner Bros. Discovery continues to drag on. This week, WB announced they would formally reject Paramount's latest bid, their eighth so far, arguing that it is inferior to Netflix's proposal, citing the “extraordinary amount of incremental debt,” Paramount would have to incur in order to take over the larger company. This is estimated to be over $50 million. Although Paramount's hostile bid is higher per share than Netflix's offer, Paramount's bid includes WB's cable assets, such as CNN, which the company believes will be worth more if spun off from the rest of the company. This from CNN itself. Meanwhile, Paramount – led by the Ellison family – is calling in political favors on their behalf. In a letter to the House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee, Paramount Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim, who led the Antitrust Division of the DOJ under Trump 2017-2021, accused the proposed Netflix WB merger of being “presumptively unlawful,” because it would “further cement [Netflix's] dominance in streaming video on demand,” per Deadline. Congress cannot directly block a merger or acquisition, that power rests with the DOJ, but it does possess oversight power in that realm and can exert pressure to this end. Given the high stakes of this fight, expect all parties to call in their chits on Capitol Hill and in the administration in order to win the big prize.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
President Trump says he wants to ban "large institutional investors" from buying single-family homes, taking up another cause long championed by progressives, including Elizabeth Warren. How much housing do such companies own, and does the White House have the power to act, or is this more populist scapegoating? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump has a serious message for Vladimir Putin. Jake Tapper gets a taste of who the Democrat Party really is. Bill Maher has a message for liberals. Scott Pelley from CBS News is worried about free speech, apparently. NDI Tulsi Gabbard declassifies documents on how the Biden administration labeled Americans who opposed administration policies. COVID vaccine is no longer recommended for young children and pregnant women. Will there ever be accountability for the harms caused by the COVID vaccine? Billy Joel has a brain condition that's taking him off tour. Southwest Airlines' big changes have arrived. Alan Alda … dead or alive? Elon Musk has learned that politics is a bad investment as his DOGE cuts fade away. Is the gold still in Fort Knox? Consumer confidence is higher than expected. Laura Loomer stealing Pat's "Unleashed"?? Was Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) behind the autopen signature of President Joe Biden? What's next for South Africa? FBI opening up new investigations around January 6 and White House cocaine. More information about the public Macron spat. Chris Christie is fat. Canada ready to be the 51st state? Secret Service troubles continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Football season is almost here! New economic numbers presented to President Trump. Next week could be make or break for ending the Ukraine-Russia war. Violence in American cities is out of control … especially Washington, D.C. Stephen Colbert is pathetic. Heinz ketchup meets Smoothie King. "The Wizard of Oz" opens at the Sphere. College football preseason polls are out! Radical mayoral candidates taking root across America. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is on the warpath for Zohran Mamdani in New York City. "Pocahontas the Marxist." Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is becoming more and more incoherent. New China virus headed this way? The origin of the Elizabeth Warren song and Pat's parody from over a decade ago. Does Louisiana have the most gerrymandered district in the country? Who did it better? First female umpire for MLB makes her debut. The WNBA is making the "marital aid" issue a bigger deal than it is. Is this a skit, or is it real? Who is really stopping the delivery of food to those in Gaza? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tish Saves Preston, Corpse Hawking, Trump's Handmaid's Tale, & Stu's Tribute.Welcome to episode forty-two of David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast. In this episode, David and Stu cover the following:1) Some updates about past issues we covered, including how David is repulsed by Levis, and is steadfast that AOC is more palatable than JD Piglet Vance, who met the Pope one day and the next day the Pope died of a stroke. We also discuss how NY Attorney General Tish James, a Trump nemesis, cut a real estate deal and saved the Preston school, while Trump has not closed any significant trade deals or ended the war in Ukraine or Gaza.2) Harvard has had its share of scandals these days, including how a morgue manager, Sedgwick Lodge, was selling body parts for cash in what can only be described as a comic macabre criminal enterprise.3) Trump has proposed paying women a $5,000 bonus if they have a baby and are US citizens in order to increase America's declining birth rates. We suspect that this must be a brainchild of his best friend, Elon Musk, who pays women $15 million for having his babies, as noted in a recent Wall Street Journal article. This proposal is truly sickening and reflects the values of Elizabeth Warren rather than the Republican Party.3) Stu ends the show by reading a letter from a friend who is close to dying and his farewell which is rather poignant. This fitting tribute is heartfelt and moving.We welcome comments on our podcasts as well which can be left on our website or any other platform you may be tuning in on.Connect with David & Stu:Email David & Stu at davidandstuunhinged@gmail.com and share your comments, concerns, and questions.We encourage all to visit our website (https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/david-stu-unhinged/) and please leave comments for our consideration.
What do tariffs, Communist China, and central bank digital currencies have in common? They're all part of the rapidly unfolding war over America's economic soul. This isn't just about tariffs or trade, it's about whether the U.S. survives as a free-market nation or slides into centralized financial control.The trio dives headfirst into the growing backlash against the Biden administration's scattered tariff policies, which are now triggering widespread price hikes, supply chain breakdowns, and small business panic, especially in the farming and construction industries. Tharp, with direct ties to a global tractor manufacturer, reveals just how deeply these tariffs are impacting real-world operations, from parts delays to soaring costs. Meanwhile, Walker breaks down how Trump's strategy, though well-intended, is being miscommunicated and politically sabotaged by opponents, and even some allies.But the episode doesn't stop there. The conversation takes a sharp turn as Briggs exposes the quiet but devastating removal of anti-CBDC language from the latest National Defense Authorization Act. Why did establishment Republicans side with Elizabeth Warren to strip protections against programmable currency from the bill? What does this say about Washington's willingness to hand financial control to unelected bureaucrats? And what does it mean when stablecoins, neither stable nor coins, are being pushed as the future of money?From suicidal farmers losing everything after China retaliated on soybeans, to skyrocketing construction costs driven by tariff volatility, to AI-driven social media psy-ops pushing civil division in America, this is the podcast episode that connects all the dots, from the store shelf to the Federal Reserve to Beijing. Briggs and his guests make one thing clear: tariffs without a long-term plan are destructive, and a programmable digital dollar may be the single greatest threat to American liberty since the founding.In this hard-hitting episode of On The Record, Christian Briggs sits down with political strategist Christopher Walker and marketing insider Jeremy Tharp to pull the curtain back on one of the most chaotic and consequential economic shifts of our time. If you care about your paycheck, your privacy, or your future, this is the episode you can't afford to miss.
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The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (12/16/2025): 3:05pm- In an interview with Vanity Fairs, White House Chief of Staff Susy Wiles is alleged to have said that President Trump “has an alcoholic's personality.” She also accused Vice President JD Vance of being “a conspiracy theorist for a decade” and claimed that Attorney General Pam Bondi “completely whiffed” on the Epstein case. Wiles has denied the statements—saying they were “disingenuously framed” for a “hit piece.” 3:10pm- In an article for Fox News digital, political correspondent Brooke Singman writes that the FBI doubted there was probable cause for a raid of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home—though, they “pushed forward” after being pressured by Joe Biden's Department of Justice. 3:30pm- Will anyone be held responsible for the unjustifiable August 2022 raid on Trump's home? 3:45pm- On Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance spoke from Allentown, Pennsylvania—defending the Trump administration's economic policies. When asked about America's concerns over affordability, Vance explained: “Rome was not built in a day.” 4:00pm- Rich eats a chocolate he found at Fox News…and then spits it out. Cathy in Willow Grove loves the show and Tee from Cherry Hill makes Rich a wallet! Plus, is everyone afraid of Roadwarrior? AND Preston calls from Nashville, Tennessee—he'll be at the Grand Hotel in Cape May, NJ on Friday! 4:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss war between Russia-Ukraine, the horrific terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Australia, and a report that Chinese billionaires are paying to have their children born in the U.S., with one tech billionaire having as many as 100 kids! Dr. Coates is author of the book: “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win.” 5:05pm- The FBI has released new footage of a person of interest in the Brown University shooting. They are now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the individual. 5:10pm- On Tuesday, funeral services for Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer Andy Chan took place at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. 5:20pm- In an interview with CBS News Minnesota, Rep. Ilhan Omar claimed it was “really disturbing and creepy” for the Trump administration to target the massive welfare fraud that occurred in her district. 5:30pm- In a post to social media, Sen. Elizabeth Warren voiced fear over a potential merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. But how is it a monopoly if there are a dozen other streaming service options available to consumers? 5:45pm- Legendary film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday. Their son, Nick, is being held without bail on suspicion of murder. 6:00pm- Brooke Singman—Political Correspondent & Reporter for Fox News—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her latest report, “FBI doubted probable cause for Mar-a-Lago raid but pushed forward amid pressure from Biden DOJ, emails reveal.” You can read the full article here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-doubted-probable-cause-mar-a-lago-raid-pushed-forward-amid-pressure-from-biden-doj-emails-reveal. 6:25pm- Is Kamala Harris running for president again in 2028? Republicans can't possibly be that lucky. 6:30pm- Rep. Jasmine Crockett and State Sen. James Talarico are battling for the Democratic nomination in Texas's U.S. Senate race. But Talarico, a devout Christian, recently got caught following numerous prostitutes, adult film actresses, and OnlyFans models on social media!
Sen. Warren strikes crypto again. U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling for a probe into DeFi platforms, especially on their relationship with the business interests of President Donald Trump. How will the pushback impact the ongoing negotiations for the market structure bill? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free - Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a Figure Crypto-Backed Loan, allowing you to borrow against your BTC, ETH, or SOL with 12-month terms and no prepayment penalties. They have the lowest rates in the industry at 8.91%, allowing you to access instant cash or buy more Bitcoin without triggering a tax event. Unlock your crypto's potential today at Figure! https://figuremarkets.co/coindesk - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- The FBI has released new footage of a person of interest in the Brown University shooting. They are now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the individual. 5:10pm- On Tuesday, funeral services for Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer Andy Chan took place at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. 5:20pm- In an interview with CBS News Minnesota, Rep. Ilhan Omar claimed it was “really disturbing and creepy” for the Trump administration to target the massive welfare fraud that occurred in her district. 5:30pm- In a post to social media, Sen. Elizabeth Warren voiced fear over a potential merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. But how is it a monopoly if there are a dozen other streaming service options available to consumers? 5:45pm- Legendary film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday. Their son, Nick, is being held without bail on suspicion of murder.
Democrats have every reason to panic, and I love how they try to maintain a stiff upper lip.They pulled out every weapon in the arsenal, and now they have no more bullets or bombs. They have resorted to throwing rocks and threatening with worn out broom sticks. Yes, it's that bad.[X] SB – Chuck Schumer got it wrong on Trump's tariffs, but nothing is now there. And then Elizabeth Warren chimed in on Trump's tariffs, and she too was wrong,It seems like all Democrats do is get things wrong.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Max Levy joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career as a Digital Consultant working for Stacey Abrams, Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren and now starting his own digital communications firm Max Levy Strategies.
The Federal Reserve has announced a 25 basis point rate cut as President Trump inches closer to naming his pick for next Federal Reserve chair. CNBC's Sharon Epperson explains the decision's impact on consumers and personal finance. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) discusses the independence of the Fed and Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery assets. Famed “big short” investor Steve Eisman shares his perspective on the markets, including the AI thesis that he's “paying attention to every day.” Eisman also gives a personal PSA after his breast cancer diagnosis. Plus, Oracle shares tumbled after reporting its quarterly numbers, the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, and Cisco stock eclipsed a record set in 2000. Sharon Epperson - 16:06Steve Eisman - 19:58Senator Elizabeth Warren - 34:55 In this episode:Elizabeth Warren, @SenWarrenSharon Epperson, @sharon_eppersonBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The US chipmaker, Nvidia has been authorised to sell advanced AI chips to China - in a major reversal of Washington's national security policy. The Democratic Senator, Elizabeth Warren, said the decision risked turbocharging China's bid for technological and military dominance. Donald Trump has also announced a $12bn rescue package for US farmers hit by his tariffs. Also: scientists say a revolutionary treatment for blood cancers is delivering impressive results; Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces say they've taken control of the country's largest oil field; a takeover battle is underway for Warner Brothers - as Paramount outbids Netflix; the wreck of an ancient ornate pleasure boat is discovered off the coast of Egypt; and the headset that made it possible for a man with almost no sight to watch a live football match. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight.
Plus: Trump's economy shows new signs of strain, Congress pushes a $900 billion defense package, and Kalshi stirs backlash over “financializing everything”
In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, host Nate Thurston returns after a brief hiatus to discuss various major happenings, including the potential Netflix acquisition of Warner Brothers, the impact of antitrust laws, and the economic consequences. Nate critiques the concept of antitrust laws, citing them as anti-American and anti-capitalism while explaining how historical market shifts, like Netflix's rise over Blockbuster, demonstrate the dynamic nature of markets. Furthermore, the episode digs into political reactions from figures like Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, the role of government in business consolidations, and implications for consumer choice and competition. Additional topics include recent revelations from Venezuela, healthcare cost proposals from Josh Hawley, and public reaction to the potential merger. The show wraps up with an examination of Dan Goldman's 'Robinhood Act' proposal aimed at taxing billionaires' lines of credit, scrutinizing its feasibility and economic rationale. 00:00 Intro 01:46 Upcoming Topics and Antitrust Laws 05:33 Netflix and Warner Brothers Merger 13:03 Government's Role in Antitrust 16:42 Public Reactions and Criticisms 23:49 Right-Wing Concerns and Free Market Debate 35:41 Exploring Anti-Competitive Barriers 36:20 The Rise of Netflix 37:10 Debating Antitrust Laws 40:34 The Blockbuster Monopoly 43:28 Netflix's Market Disruption 46:55 The Future of Streaming Content 52:44 Taxing the Rich: The Robinhood Act 01:08:40 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off
The Flashpoints of Woke Capitalism: Occupy Wall Street and the SEC — Charles Gasparino — Gasparinoidentifies the 2008 financial crisis and the ensuing progressive populist backlash, including the Occupy Wall Streetencampment at Zuccotti Park, as pivotal flashpoints accelerating corporate woke adoption. CEOs embraced ESG and DEI frameworks, influenced by ideological groupthink at forums like Davos. Corporate leadership adopted stakeholder capitalism as a political defense mechanism against progressive lawmakers including Senator Elizabeth Warren and regulatory pressure. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), particularly under the Biden administration, has begun systematically enforcing woke corporate policies through regulatory authority. 1931