Podcast appearances and mentions of emily brooks

Senator Alex Padilla rushed at Kristi Noem during a DHS press briefing yesterday and was hauled out and handcuffed by Secret Service. Reporter for The Hill, Emily Brooks, takes a look at the fallout from the Senator Padilla presser incident. National Correspondent Rory O'Neill has the latest on Senator Padilla's removal from Kristi Noem's press conference. Fox News Radio Congressional Correspondent Ryan Schmelz discusses Senator Padilla being forcibly removed from Kristi Noem's press event.

For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to comic book artist and writer Emily Brooks Millar to hear all about her new illustrated book Birddad. which is being funded through a Kickstarter campaign.The first comic book artist to appear on the SWH! podcast (we think!), Emily talks about how she came to work in the medium, the importance of the support and encouragement from those around her, the challenges faced, and her experiences in the genre.The two also discuss comics and graphic novels, and art more widely, getting published, influences, inspirations, collaborations, and much more.Also a fantastic painter (you can find examples of Emily's work on her website) this is a fascinating and far-reaching conversation about an area of the arts we have overlooked in the past, and as a result we believe it will be of interest to all.Full details, including all the ways to listen, are over at scotswhayhae.com

Lisa talks new providers at OSF HealthCare, outpatient services, staffing, transportation, plus Emily previews the upcoming Mental Health Fair in Knox County on May 10th on the WRAM Morning Show.

Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Barry Friedman. Barry has been a prominent professional standup comic for decades, but in recent years, he's started writing. He's got six books published to date, including his warm and witty series about his father (Jack Sh*t). But he also has a popular humor/political newsletter, and he does…geology writing?0:00 Opening ThoughtsBill. Lara, and Jesse make book world predictions for 2025.7:32 News1) Deluxe Book Editions Surge in Popularity2) Arkansas Judge Strikes Down Book-Banning Law16:21 Craft CornerJon Meyers and Emily Brooks, the authors of Write Better Together, discuss the best approaches to narrating your character's experiences, specifically targeting that old adage you've probably heard, “Show don't tell.” What's it mean?19:25 Interview with Barry FriedmanIn this hilarious interview, you will learn:1) how Barry got started in standup comedy;2) how he transitioned into writing;3) dealing with grief and death in prose;4) how his series honors his father; and5) why he's moving to Portugal.52:23 Parting WordsJoin us for the WriterCon Alaskan Cruise (May 31-June 6, departing from Seattle). We have worked double-hard to find something beautiful but affordable. You'll get over 20 hours of writing instruction, scheduled when the boat is at sea, not when you'd rather get off and see glaciers. For more info, please visit our website. I'll leave a link in the show notes. If you have any questions, just email: william@writercon.com.Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.William Bernhardtwww.williambernhardt.comwww.writercon.com

12/20/24 Hour 2 Democrats rail against Mike Johnson’s new spending bill for cutting out funding for childhood cancer research. The media fails to report that Chuck Schumer blocked a bipartisan pediatric cancer funding bill that was passed by the House in March. Vince speaks with Emily Brooks, Reporter for The Hill to discuss what she’s hearing on Capitol Hill today. A caller wants to recall her US Senator. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Glenn Plaskin, the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers, includingHorowitz and Katie Up and Down the Hall, Glenn's profiles of interview subjects, including Meryl Streep, Paul Newman, and Robert De Niro, have appeared in the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Los Angeles Times, among many others.  Chapter 1: Opening ThoughtsEverybody loves a good celeb interview...Chapter 2: News1) Brandon Sanderson is Opening His Own Bookstore.2) Romantasy is Going to the Movies.Chapter 3: Craft CornerJon Meyers and Emily Brooks address how to retain authenticity in your writing. Visit their website.Chapter 4: Interview with Glenn PlaskinChapter 5: Parting WordsWriterCon has its own newsletter and you don't want to miss a single next issue. www.writerconmag.substack.comIf you haven't joined the WriterCon Facebook Group yet, do it today and join this wonderful community of writers. Click here.You can find the video version of these podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@writerconpodcast1307 Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.William Bernhardtwww.williambernhardt.comwww.writercon.com

Ben and Emily discuss the new Camp Meskwaki campus, basketball registration, Family Fun Night, swim lessons, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Brooks discusses the final days of the Pattee Outdoor Pool, youth fall sports, memberships, the Waterbugs Swim Team, after school program, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Guest Host: Marty Carpenter Join today’s guest host, Marty Carpenter, for a day full of news. Emily Brooks joins Marty to discuss how Congress can stop a potential shutdown by preventing the stop-gap funding fight. Samuel Benson shares the holes in Trump’s deportation plan. Trump is also trying to stop Harris’s current momentum and Brett Samuels gives the latest on the presidential race. Hanna Seariac shares how Utah is beating the “dechurching” trend happening around America and More!

Guest Host: Marty Carpenter As Congress returns from its August recess, a critical challenge looms on the horizon: averting a government shutdown by September 30th. While lawmakers on both sides acknowledge the need for a stopgap measure, a conservative-backed push to include stricter voting requirements threatens to complicate negotiations. This developing situation sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown that could have far-reaching implications for government operations and the integrity of future elections. Emily Brooks from The Hill joins to share the latest.

We are in the middle of a very busy election year, and presidential politics will continue to be the center of our political discussions until November. However, 2025 will be the year of very big spending battles in Congress and it all starts with the appropriations process this year. Emily Brooks from The Hill highlights that the same group of frustrated lawmakers that ousted Kevin McCarthy from the Speakership have the same concerns around spending, and those concerns aren't going away soon.

Join Boyd Matheson to think again about Wednesday’s headlines. Daniel Silliman and Boyd discuss the role that pastors played during Richard Nixon’s presidency and what we can learn from it. A top Hamas political leader has been assassinated and with fingers being pointed and dialogue becoming more heated, many are wondering what will happen next. Elliott Abrams shares the latest in the Middle East. Ryan Burge, and many other pastors, are seeing many churches starting to close and Ryan shares what that means for faith in America. With some Republican congresspeople sharing concerns about the House’s spending habits, Emily Brooks addresses the concerns and More!

Bass and Brooks talk Summer Day Camp, the switch to paying memberships online, spring fitness classes, a Yoga Happy Hour for members, the Warren County YMCA Bench Press Club, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

It's a Valentine's Day edition of our favorite segment, "Seat Yourself"... we got two lovebirds to tell the story of how the met, their experience with the Applebee's Date Night Pass and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooks provides an update on the locker room renovations, talks memberships at the Warren County YMCA, previews the upcoming Father/Daughter Dance in February, talks indoor adult soccer and volleyball, plus the upcoming outdoor soccer youth programs and summer camp on the WRAM Morning Show.

Throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, members of the NYPD had worked to enforce partisan political power rather than focus on crime. That changed when La Guardia took office in 1934 and shifted the city's priorities toward liberal reform. La Guardia's approach to low-level policing anticipated later trends in law enforcement, including "broken windows" theory and "stop and frisk" policy. Police officers worked to preserve urban order by controlling vice, including juvenile delinquency, prostitution, gambling, and the "disorderly" establishments that officials believed housed these activities. This mode of policing was central to La Guardia's influential vision of urban governance, but it was met with resistance from the Black New Yorkers, youth, and working-class women it primarily targeted. The mobilization for World War II introduced new opportunities for the NYPD to intensify policing and criminalize these groups with federal support. In the 1930s these communities were framed as perils to urban order; during the militarized war years, they became a supposed threat to national security itself.  In Gotham's War Within a War: Policing and the Birth of Law-and-Order Liberalism in World War II-Era New York City (UNC Press, 2023), Emily M. Brooks recasts the evolution of urban policing by revealing that the rise of law-and-order liberalism was inseparable from the surveillance, militarism, and nationalism of war. Jeffrey Lamson is a PhD student in world history at Northeastern University. His research focuses on the history of police technology, its relationship to the history of police reform, and its place at the intersection of U.S. domestic policing and global counterinsurgency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

Throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, members of the NYPD had worked to enforce partisan political power rather than focus on crime. That changed when La Guardia took office in 1934 and shifted the city's priorities toward liberal reform. La Guardia's approach to low-level policing anticipated later trends in law enforcement, including "broken windows" theory and "stop and frisk" policy. Police officers worked to preserve urban order by controlling vice, including juvenile delinquency, prostitution, gambling, and the "disorderly" establishments that officials believed housed these activities. This mode of policing was central to La Guardia's influential vision of urban governance, but it was met with resistance from the Black New Yorkers, youth, and working-class women it primarily targeted. The mobilization for World War II introduced new opportunities for the NYPD to intensify policing and criminalize these groups with federal support. In the 1930s these communities were framed as perils to urban order; during the militarized war years, they became a supposed threat to national security itself.  In Gotham's War Within a War: Policing and the Birth of Law-and-Order Liberalism in World War II-Era New York City (UNC Press, 2023), Emily M. Brooks recasts the evolution of urban policing by revealing that the rise of law-and-order liberalism was inseparable from the surveillance, militarism, and nationalism of war. Jeffrey Lamson is a PhD student in world history at Northeastern University. His research focuses on the history of police technology, its relationship to the history of police reform, and its place at the intersection of U.S. domestic policing and global counterinsurgency. 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

Throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, members of the NYPD had worked to enforce partisan political power rather than focus on crime. That changed when La Guardia took office in 1934 and shifted the city's priorities toward liberal reform. La Guardia's approach to low-level policing anticipated later trends in law enforcement, including "broken windows" theory and "stop and frisk" policy. Police officers worked to preserve urban order by controlling vice, including juvenile delinquency, prostitution, gambling, and the "disorderly" establishments that officials believed housed these activities. This mode of policing was central to La Guardia's influential vision of urban governance, but it was met with resistance from the Black New Yorkers, youth, and working-class women it primarily targeted. The mobilization for World War II introduced new opportunities for the NYPD to intensify policing and criminalize these groups with federal support. In the 1930s these communities were framed as perils to urban order; during the militarized war years, they became a supposed threat to national security itself.  In Gotham's War Within a War: Policing and the Birth of Law-and-Order Liberalism in World War II-Era New York City (UNC Press, 2023), Emily M. Brooks recasts the evolution of urban policing by revealing that the rise of law-and-order liberalism was inseparable from the surveillance, militarism, and nationalism of war. Jeffrey Lamson is a PhD student in world history at Northeastern University. His research focuses on the history of police technology, its relationship to the history of police reform, and its place at the intersection of U.S. domestic policing and global counterinsurgency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, members of the NYPD had worked to enforce partisan political power rather than focus on crime. That changed when La Guardia took office in 1934 and shifted the city's priorities toward liberal reform. La Guardia's approach to low-level policing anticipated later trends in law enforcement, including "broken windows" theory and "stop and frisk" policy. Police officers worked to preserve urban order by controlling vice, including juvenile delinquency, prostitution, gambling, and the "disorderly" establishments that officials believed housed these activities. This mode of policing was central to La Guardia's influential vision of urban governance, but it was met with resistance from the Black New Yorkers, youth, and working-class women it primarily targeted. The mobilization for World War II introduced new opportunities for the NYPD to intensify policing and criminalize these groups with federal support. In the 1930s these communities were framed as perils to urban order; during the militarized war years, they became a supposed threat to national security itself.  In Gotham's War Within a War: Policing and the Birth of Law-and-Order Liberalism in World War II-Era New York City (UNC Press, 2023), Emily M. Brooks recasts the evolution of urban policing by revealing that the rise of law-and-order liberalism was inseparable from the surveillance, militarism, and nationalism of war. Jeffrey Lamson is a PhD student in world history at Northeastern University. His research focuses on the history of police technology, its relationship to the history of police reform, and its place at the intersection of U.S. domestic policing and global counterinsurgency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, members of the NYPD had worked to enforce partisan political power rather than focus on crime. That changed when La Guardia took office in 1934 and shifted the city's priorities toward liberal reform. La Guardia's approach to low-level policing anticipated later trends in law enforcement, including "broken windows" theory and "stop and frisk" policy. Police officers worked to preserve urban order by controlling vice, including juvenile delinquency, prostitution, gambling, and the "disorderly" establishments that officials believed housed these activities. This mode of policing was central to La Guardia's influential vision of urban governance, but it was met with resistance from the Black New Yorkers, youth, and working-class women it primarily targeted. The mobilization for World War II introduced new opportunities for the NYPD to intensify policing and criminalize these groups with federal support. In the 1930s these communities were framed as perils to urban order; during the militarized war years, they became a supposed threat to national security itself.  In Gotham's War Within a War: Policing and the Birth of Law-and-Order Liberalism in World War II-Era New York City (UNC Press, 2023), Emily M. Brooks recasts the evolution of urban policing by revealing that the rise of law-and-order liberalism was inseparable from the surveillance, militarism, and nationalism of war. Jeffrey Lamson is a PhD student in world history at Northeastern University. His research focuses on the history of police technology, its relationship to the history of police reform, and its place at the intersection of U.S. domestic policing and global counterinsurgency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

Throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, members of the NYPD had worked to enforce partisan political power rather than focus on crime. That changed when La Guardia took office in 1934 and shifted the city's priorities toward liberal reform. La Guardia's approach to low-level policing anticipated later trends in law enforcement, including "broken windows" theory and "stop and frisk" policy. Police officers worked to preserve urban order by controlling vice, including juvenile delinquency, prostitution, gambling, and the "disorderly" establishments that officials believed housed these activities. This mode of policing was central to La Guardia's influential vision of urban governance, but it was met with resistance from the Black New Yorkers, youth, and working-class women it primarily targeted. The mobilization for World War II introduced new opportunities for the NYPD to intensify policing and criminalize these groups with federal support. In the 1930s these communities were framed as perils to urban order; during the militarized war years, they became a supposed threat to national security itself.  In Gotham's War Within a War: Policing and the Birth of Law-and-Order Liberalism in World War II-Era New York City (UNC Press, 2023), Emily M. Brooks recasts the evolution of urban policing by revealing that the rise of law-and-order liberalism was inseparable from the surveillance, militarism, and nationalism of war. Jeffrey Lamson is a PhD student in world history at Northeastern University. His research focuses on the history of police technology, its relationship to the history of police reform, and its place at the intersection of U.S. domestic policing and global counterinsurgency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, members of the NYPD had worked to enforce partisan political power rather than focus on crime. That changed when La Guardia took office in 1934 and shifted the city's priorities toward liberal reform. La Guardia's approach to low-level policing anticipated later trends in law enforcement, including "broken windows" theory and "stop and frisk" policy. Police officers worked to preserve urban order by controlling vice, including juvenile delinquency, prostitution, gambling, and the "disorderly" establishments that officials believed housed these activities. This mode of policing was central to La Guardia's influential vision of urban governance, but it was met with resistance from the Black New Yorkers, youth, and working-class women it primarily targeted. The mobilization for World War II introduced new opportunities for the NYPD to intensify policing and criminalize these groups with federal support. In the 1930s these communities were framed as perils to urban order; during the militarized war years, they became a supposed threat to national security itself.  In Gotham's War Within a War: Policing and the Birth of Law-and-Order Liberalism in World War II-Era New York City (UNC Press, 2023), Emily M. Brooks recasts the evolution of urban policing by revealing that the rise of law-and-order liberalism was inseparable from the surveillance, militarism, and nationalism of war. Jeffrey Lamson is a PhD student in world history at Northeastern University. His research focuses on the history of police technology, its relationship to the history of police reform, and its place at the intersection of U.S. domestic policing and global counterinsurgency.

Throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, members of the NYPD had worked to enforce partisan political power rather than focus on crime. That changed when La Guardia took office in 1934 and shifted the city's priorities toward liberal reform. La Guardia's approach to low-level policing anticipated later trends in law enforcement, including "broken windows" theory and "stop and frisk" policy. Police officers worked to preserve urban order by controlling vice, including juvenile delinquency, prostitution, gambling, and the "disorderly" establishments that officials believed housed these activities. This mode of policing was central to La Guardia's influential vision of urban governance, but it was met with resistance from the Black New Yorkers, youth, and working-class women it primarily targeted. The mobilization for World War II introduced new opportunities for the NYPD to intensify policing and criminalize these groups with federal support. In the 1930s these communities were framed as perils to urban order; during the militarized war years, they became a supposed threat to national security itself.  In Gotham's War Within a War: Policing and the Birth of Law-and-Order Liberalism in World War II-Era New York City (UNC Press, 2023), Emily M. Brooks recasts the evolution of urban policing by revealing that the rise of law-and-order liberalism was inseparable from the surveillance, militarism, and nationalism of war. Jeffrey Lamson is a PhD student in world history at Northeastern University. His research focuses on the history of police technology, its relationship to the history of police reform, and its place at the intersection of U.S. domestic policing and global counterinsurgency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, members of the NYPD had worked to enforce partisan political power rather than focus on crime. That changed when La Guardia took office in 1934 and shifted the city's priorities toward liberal reform. La Guardia's approach to low-level policing anticipated later trends in law enforcement, including "broken windows" theory and "stop and frisk" policy. Police officers worked to preserve urban order by controlling vice, including juvenile delinquency, prostitution, gambling, and the "disorderly" establishments that officials believed housed these activities. This mode of policing was central to La Guardia's influential vision of urban governance, but it was met with resistance from the Black New Yorkers, youth, and working-class women it primarily targeted. The mobilization for World War II introduced new opportunities for the NYPD to intensify policing and criminalize these groups with federal support. In the 1930s these communities were framed as perils to urban order; during the militarized war years, they became a supposed threat to national security itself.  In Gotham's War Within a War: Policing and the Birth of Law-and-Order Liberalism in World War II-Era New York City (UNC Press, 2023), Emily M. Brooks recasts the evolution of urban policing by revealing that the rise of law-and-order liberalism was inseparable from the surveillance, militarism, and nationalism of war. Jeffrey Lamson is a PhD student in world history at Northeastern University. His research focuses on the history of police technology, its relationship to the history of police reform, and its place at the intersection of U.S. domestic policing and global counterinsurgency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with The Hill's Emily Brooks on Speaker Johnson saying the government spending deal may be renegotiated (2), Donald Trump on the closing arguments in his civil fraud trial, Pentagon Inspector General will investigate questions of transparency in Defense Secretary Austin's hospitalization, Iran seizes an oil tanker, Country music star Jelly Roll testifies before a Senate committee on reducing fentanyl trafficking and deaths. Make your donation at: c-span.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns after backlash over accusations of plagiarism and her testimony on antisemitism on campus; interview with The Hill's Emily Brooks on Speaker Mike Johnson leading a House Republican delegation to the U.S.-Mexico border (5); CBS News' Scott MacFarlane on status of Donald Trump criminal and civil cases; France assumes UN Security Council presidency and is asked about Israel-Hamas war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: During Thursday's press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked if the President's limousine—known as “The Beast”—would be transitioned to a climate friendly, electric vehicle. Rebecca Beitsch and Emily Brooks of The Hill write: “The House GOP on Wednesday formalized its impeachment inquiry into President Biden with a House vote, a step Republicans hope will add legal weight to their demands as the probe moves into a more aggressive end stage. Lawmakers voted 221-212 along party lines to approve the resolution authorizing the inquiry.” You can read more here: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4358911-biden-impeachment-inquiry-house-gop/ Hunter Biden defied a Congressional subpoena on Wednesday—opting instead to address the press in a speech outside of the U.S. Capitol. He insisted that his father, President Joe Biden, “was not financially involved” in any of his dealings with foreign businesses. In response, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) said they plan to initiate “contempt” proceedings against Hunter Biden. While appearing on Meet the Press Now, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) said that President Joe Biden cannot win re-election in 2024 and should drop out of the race immediately. Phillips also accused the Florida Democratic Party, which has canceled its state's Democratic presidential primary election, of disenfranchising voters. Christopher Tremoglie—commentary writer for The Washington Examiner—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his recent work, “College Campuses Have Been Oppressive, Left-Wing Bullying Machines Since the 1960s.” You can find the full article here: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/college-campuses-oppressive-left-wing-bullying-machines-1960s Henry Savage of The Philadelphia Inquirer writes: “In the last 12 months, Pennsylvania had the largest average increase in grocery prices of any state. According to Consumer Affairs, the national consumer research and advocacy platform, prices in the state increased by 8.2% since last year—more than the nationwide average price increase of 5.3%. The report doesn't stop there, either. The Philadelphia region is the metro area with the highest average grocery price increase in the country. This comes at a time when prices for all goods in the region have risen in the last few years. The Inquirer recently reported that local grocery prices skyrocketed by 24% since 2020, according to the Consumer Price Index.” You can read the full article here: https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia-pennsylvania-highest-grocery-price-increase.html

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (12/14/2023): 3:05pm- Rebecca Beitsch and Emily Brooks of The Hill write: “The House GOP on Wednesday formalized its impeachment inquiry into President Biden with a House vote, a step Republicans hope will add legal weight to their demands as the probe moves into a more aggressive end stage. Lawmakers voted 221-212 along party lines to approve the resolution authorizing the inquiry.” You can read more here: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4358911-biden-impeachment-inquiry-house-gop/ 3:10pm- Hunter Biden defied a Congressional subpoena on Wednesday—opting instead to address the press in a speech outside of the U.S. Capitol. He insisted that his father, President Joe Biden, “was not financially involved” in any of his dealings with foreign businesses. In response, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) said they plan to initiate “contempt” proceedings against Hunter Biden. 3:15pm- On Wednesday, MSNBC's Monica Alba reported that the Biden Administration is concerned about the “emotional toll” a Hunter Biden drug relapse—triggered by his ongoing legal troubles—would have on his father, President Joe Biden. Could this be the excuse the White House provides for a potential pardon of Hunter? The president's son has been charged with several tax evasion felonies, as well as federal firearm charges. 3:30pm- While appearing on Fox News with Laura Ingraham, George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said that Hunter Biden “engaged in legal self-immolation” when he defied a congressional subpoena. 3:40pm- Xi Van Fleet—Author of “Mao's America: A Survivor's Warning”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show. During the conversation, she describes the horrors of growing up in Mao's China. Xi explains there is a dangerous trend of Americans no longer prioritizing protections on our freedoms. She explains, “the CCP can [indefinitely] lockdown a city as big as Shanghai...just shut it down overnight…many people starved to death…a lot committed suicide…Why didn't it happen in America? It's because we have the Second Amendment.” You can find Xi's book here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/xi-van-fleet/maos-america/9781546006305/?lens=center-street 4:05pm- David Zimmerman of National Review writes: “The House on Thursday passed the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense bill that will this year include an extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act's Section 702, the controversial law that permits warrantless surveillance of foreign nationals. The House voted 310-118 in favor of the bill just before congressmen left for Christmas recess. The annual national-defense bill was passed by the Senate Wednesday, and is now headed to President Joe Biden's desk to be signed into law. The final version of the NDAA authorizes $886 billion in national-defense spending, an increase of $28 billion over fiscal year 2023.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/house-passes-annual-defense-bill-extends-section-702-surveillance-authority/ 4:30pm- Billionaire Ted Leonsis—owner of the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards—announced that he would be relocating his sports franchises to Northern Virginia despite Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser reportedly offering $500 million to keep them at Capital One Arena. One of the reasons cited for the move is rampant crime around the existing arena that Bowser has allowed to go unchecked. You can read more here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/12/13/bowser-monumental-sports-capitals-wizards-virginia-arena/ 4:40pm- Ryan Mills of National Review writes, “San Francisco's struggles with rising crime, rampant drug use, and sprawling homeless camps have kept tourists away and led to businesses and residents fleeing the city. Now, the downtown disorder is being blamed for deterring a big name from relocating to the Golden Gate City: Major League Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/san-francisco-giants-lost-out-on-shohei-ohtani-in-part-due-to-rampant-crime-homelessness/ 5:05pm- According to a report from 6ABC, 32 pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested for blocking traffic on I-76 WB at Spring Garden Street in Center City, Philadelphia. Despite arrests, the protest is ongoing. You can find updates on this unfolding story here: https://6abc.com/philadelphia-protest-ceasefire-gaza-i76-schuylkill-expressway-center-city-trafffic/14184106/ 5:25pm- While appearing on Fox News with Laura Ingraham, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin was elated over news that the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals would be relocating from their Washington D.C. arena to Virginia. 5:30pm- Listeners react to news that pro-Palestinian protestors have shutdown traffic on I-76 during rush hour. 5:45pm- Will News Nation host Chris Cuomo come on The Rich Zeoli Show and elevate himself to “The Greater” Cuomo??? 6:05pm- During Thursday's press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked if the President's limousine—known as “The Beast”—would be transitioned to a climate friendly, electric vehicle. 6:10pm- Rebecca Beitsch and Emily Brooks of The Hill write: “The House GOP on Wednesday formalized its impeachment inquiry into President Biden with a House vote, a step Republicans hope will add legal weight to their demands as the probe moves into a more aggressive end stage. Lawmakers voted 221-212 along party lines to approve the resolution authorizing the inquiry.” You can read more here: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4358911-biden-impeachment-inquiry-house-gop/ 6:15pm- Hunter Biden defied a Congressional subpoena on Wednesday—opting instead to address the press in a speech outside of the U.S. Capitol. He insisted that his father, President Joe Biden, “was not financially involved” in any of his dealings with foreign businesses. In response, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) said they plan to initiate “contempt” proceedings against Hunter Biden. 6:20pm- While appearing on Meet the Press Now, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) said that President Joe Biden cannot win re-election in 2024 and should drop out of the race immediately. Phillips also accused the Florida Democratic Party, which has canceled its state's Democratic presidential primary election, of disenfranchising voters. 6:35pm- Christopher Tremoglie—commentary writer for The Washington Examiner—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his recent work, “College Campuses Have Been Oppressive, Left-Wing Bullying Machines Since the 1960s.” You can find the full article here: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/college-campuses-oppressive-left-wing-bullying-machines-1960s 6:45pm- Henry Savage of The Philadelphia Inquirer writes: “In the last 12 months, Pennsylvania had the largest average increase in grocery prices of any state. According to Consumer Affairs, the national consumer research and advocacy platform, prices in the state increased by 8.2% since last year—more than the nationwide average price increase of 5.3%. The report doesn't stop there, either. The Philadelphia region is the metro area with the highest average grocery price increase in the country. This comes at a time when prices for all goods in the region have risen in the last few years. The Inquirer recently reported that local grocery prices skyrocketed by 24% since 2020, according to the Consumer Price Index.” You can read the full article here: https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia-pennsylvania-highest-grocery-price-increase.html

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- Rebecca Beitsch and Emily Brooks of The Hill write: “The House GOP on Wednesday formalized its impeachment inquiry into President Biden with a House vote, a step Republicans hope will add legal weight to their demands as the probe moves into a more aggressive end stage. Lawmakers voted 221-212 along party lines to approve the resolution authorizing the inquiry.” You can read more here: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4358911-biden-impeachment-inquiry-house-gop/ 3:10pm- Hunter Biden defied a Congressional subpoena on Wednesday—opting instead to address the press in a speech outside of the U.S. Capitol. He insisted that his father, President Joe Biden, “was not financially involved” in any of his dealings with foreign businesses. In response, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) said they plan to initiate “contempt” proceedings against Hunter Biden. 3:15pm- On Wednesday, MSNBC's Monica Alba reported that the Biden Administration is concerned about the “emotional toll” a Hunter Biden drug relapse—triggered by his ongoing legal troubles—would have on his father, President Joe Biden. Could this be the excuse the White House provides for a potential pardon of Hunter? The president's son has been charged with several tax evasion felonies, as well as federal firearm charges. 3:30pm- While appearing on Fox News with Laura Ingraham, George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said that Hunter Biden “engaged in legal self-immolation” when he defied a congressional subpoena. 3:40pm- Xi Van Fleet—Author of “Mao's America: A Survivor's Warning”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show. During the conversation, she describes the horrors of growing up in Mao's China. Xi explains there is a dangerous trend of Americans no longer prioritizing protections on our freedoms. She explains, “the CCP can [indefinitely] lockdown a city as big as Shanghai...just shut it down overnight…many people starved to death…a lot committed suicide…Why didn't it happen in America? It's because we have the Second Amendment.” You can find Xi's book here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/xi-van-fleet/maos-america/9781546006305/?lens=center-street

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: Rebecca Beitsch and Emily Brooks of The Hill write: “The House GOP on Wednesday formalized its impeachment inquiry into President Biden with a House vote, a step Republicans hope will add legal weight to their demands as the probe moves into a more aggressive end stage. Lawmakers voted 221-212 along party lines to approve the resolution authorizing the inquiry.” You can read more here: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4358911-biden-impeachment-inquiry-house-gop/ Dr. Phillip Magness—Economic & Political Historian and Author of “Cracks in the Ivory Tower: The Moral Mess of Higher Education”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss allegations that Harvard University President Claudine Gay has plagiarized numerous passages from several works over the course of her academic career. Dr. Magness explains “she's borrowing other people's work without proper attribution…in violation of Harvard's policies.” According to The New York Post, the university threatened the newspaper with a defamation lawsuit if it printed a story documenting instances of Gay's alleged academic dishonesty. Dr. Magness notes that, astoundingly, of Gay's eleven scholarly works, five may contain plagiarism. Why hasn't Harvard released the results of their internal investigation into the matter? You can find Dr. Magness' books, and other works, here: https://philmagness.com

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (12/12/2023): 3:05pm- Hunter Biden defied a Congressional subpoena on Wednesday—opting instead to address the press in a speech outside of the U.S. Capitol. He insisted that his father, President Joe Biden, “was not financially involved” in any of his dealings with foreign businesses. In response, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) said they plan to initiate “contempt” proceedings against Hunter Biden. 3:15pm- The House of Representatives is holding a hearing to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. House Republicans allege there is evidence suggesting then-Vice President Joe Biden derived financial benefit from his immediate family's foreign business dealings, and that those family members profited from their connection to the White House. Earlier this week, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson told reporters that he believes House Republicans have the votes necessary to initiate the inquiry. 3:30pm- During a press briefing on Wednesday, Fox News journalist Peter Doocy asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre why President Joe Biden hasn't just pardoned his son Hunter, who has been accused of several tax evasion felonies as well as federal firearm charges. Jean-Pierre said that President Biden has no intention to pardon Hunter. 3:40pm- While speaking with the press on Capitol Hill, following Hunter Biden's refusal to testify before Congress despite a subpoena compelling him to do so, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) debated a reporter who bizarrely accused him of having no evidence to justify an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. 3:50pm- Addressing the House of Representatives on Wednesday, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) explained why a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden must occur immediately—citing suspicious business activity that may have ultimately led to Biden's enrichment. Rep. Jordan noted that Hunter Biden's exact phraseology was that his father was not “financially” involved in any foreign business dealings, however that qualifier does not mean he wasn't involved in other capacities, potentially leveraging the power of his office. 4:05pm- The Rich Zeoli Show was selected by Barrett News Media as the #10 Major Market radio show in the country. You can see the full list here: https://barrettnewsmedia.com/2023/12/13/barrett-news-medias-top-20-major-market-news-talk-afternoon-shows-of-2023/ 4:15pm- While speaking with reporters on Capitol Hill, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) responded to calls for an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden by claiming that Republicans do not have any witnesses or evidence to support their allegations. However, on the social media platform X, RNC Research writes: “Tony Bobulinski—Hunter's former business partner—who admitted Joe Biden was the ‘Big Guy involved in a shady Chinese energy venture and due for payment. Devon Archer—Hunter's former business partner and best friend—who said Hunter put then-VP Joe Biden on speakerphone at least two dozen times during meetings with foreign associates. Multiple "highly credible" IRS whistleblowers, who provided extensive evidence of a coverup within Biden's DOJ. Bank records, emails, calls, photos, texts, visitor logs, and sworn witness testimony all refute the Biden family's years of lies.” You can find the tweet here: https://twitter.com/RNCResearch/status/1734982897252086137 4:25pm- On the House floor, Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) defended President Joe Biden against Republican calls for an impeachment inquiry. Paul Sperry, of Real Clear Investigations, notes: “House sources say that Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell—as a member of the Judiciary Committee, which subpoenaed Hunter Biden—'aided and abetted' a crime this morning when he worked with Hunter's lawyer Abbe Lowell to help Hunter flout the subpoena in contempt of Congress.” You can find the tweet here: https://twitter.com/paulsperry_/status/1734975262322720955 4:35pm- While speaking at the Wall Street Journal's CEO Council Summit, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) joked that he expects to be the last Democrat to ever win a Senate race in West Virginia. He said citizens of West Virginia believe the Democrat party has left them. 4:40pm- While appearing on MSNBC with Alex Wagner, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) blamed Republicans for stalling on billions of dollars of additional funding being sent to Ukraine and reprehensibly claimed the GOP would be solely responsible for people dying, women being raped, and children being kidnapped. 5:05pm- According to reports, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu plans to hold an “Electeds of Color” holiday party—which excludes Boston City Council members who are white. Rich reveals that Wu's husband is white. So, is this just a giant ploy to party without her husband? 5:10pm- Hunter Biden defied a Congressional subpoena on Wednesday—opting instead to address the press in a speech outside of the U.S. Capitol. He insisted that his father, President Joe Biden, “was not financially involved” in any of his dealings with foreign businesses. In response, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) said they plan to initiate “contempt” proceedings against Hunter Biden. 5:20pm- Addressing the House of Representatives on Wednesday, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) explained why a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden must occur immediately—citing suspicious business activity that may have ultimately led to Biden's enrichment. Rep. Jordan noted that Hunter Biden's exact phraseology was that his father was not “financially” involved in any foreign business dealings, however that qualifier does not mean he wasn't involved in other capacities, potentially leveraging the power of his office. 5:45pm- During a recent episode of his podcast, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) called out Senate Democrats—specifically Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Sen. John Ossoff (D-GA)—for preventing the release of the Jeffrey Epstein flight logs. 6:05pm- Rebecca Beitsch and Emily Brooks of The Hill write: “The House GOP on Wednesday formalized its impeachment inquiry into President Biden with a House vote, a step Republicans hope will add legal weight to their demands as the probe moves into a more aggressive end stage. Lawmakers voted 221-212 along party lines to approve the resolution authorizing the inquiry.” You can read more here: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4358911-biden-impeachment-inquiry-house-gop/ 6:30pm- Dr. Phillip Magness—Economic & Political Historian and Author of “Cracks in the Ivory Tower: The Moral Mess of Higher Education”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss allegations that Harvard University President Claudine Gay has plagiarized numerous passages from several works over the course of her academic career. Dr. Magness explains “she's borrowing other people's work without proper attribution…in violation of Harvard's policies.” According to The New York Post, the university threatened the newspaper with a defamation lawsuit if it printed a story documenting instances of Gay's alleged academic dishonesty. Dr. Magness notes that, astoundingly, of Gay's eleven scholarly works, five may contain plagiarism. Why hasn't Harvard released the results of their internal investigation into the matter? You can find Dr. Magness' books, and other works, here: https://philmagness.com

Brooks and Davis highlight the upcoming Family Fun Night on November 11th, the Christmas Camp during the local school's holiday break, the Y's Black Friday Special, winter basketball, swim lessons, and more with the Warren County YMCA on the WRAM Morning Show.

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Emily Brooks about the power of colour in your home to make you feel AT home, happy and to reflect your personality.Emily Brooks is an Interiors Colour Consultant and Interior Stylist, working in-home with clients to colour-in their homes with colourful paint and furnishings. Trained in both design and psychotherapy, Emily brings an unusually holistic approach to interior decorating, acknowledging that our homes shouldn't be perfect, but should be an authentic expression and celebration of those who live in them.You can learn more about Emily and her work here.You can follow Emily on Instagram here.

In the second hour of The Vince Coglianese Show, Vince speaks with Jennie Taer, Investigative Reporter for the Daily Caller News Foundation about her being prevented from entering an “interfaith” event hosted by CAIR.  Vince speaks with Emily Brooks, Political Reporter for The Hill about the latest in the GOP House Speaker race.    For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.   To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianeseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Republicans nominate Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) for Speaker, narrowly defeating Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH). Interview with The Hill's Emily Brooks on when a House floor vote for Speaker may take place. (10) Latest on Israel-Hamas war from President Biden, Defense Secretary Austin and Members of Congress. President Biden on cracking down on junk fees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan It's crunch time. We are now 4 days away from the deadline for Congress to fund the government... and the US House seems to be in chaos. Emily Brooks from The Hill joins Leah and Taylor to break down what obstacles Speaker McCarthy is facing as the budget clock ticks away and what to expect over the next few days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan It's crunch time. We are now 4 days away from the deadline for Congress to fund the government... and the US House seems to be in chaos. Emily Brooks from The Hill joins Leah and Taylor to break down what obstacles Speaker McCarthy is facing as the budget clock ticks away and what to expect over the next few days.

The House is quickly running out of time to fund the government and Republican leadership is starting to feel the heat. The House GOP has unveiled a short-term spending plan, but it has been met with skepticism and resistance from many members of the party. Emily Brooks from The Hill breaks down what's in the plan, McCarthy's strategy, and why Republicans are divided. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On June 21st, the House of Representatives censured Rep. Adam Schiff of California. The House has censured members just 24 times in our nation's history, making Schiff the 25th. In this episode, we'll detail the actions outlined in the censure and let you decide for yourself: Is it a serious abuse of power? Is it a waste of time? Is it a deserved punishment? Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via Support Congressional Dish via (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Background Sources Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes The History of Censure U.S. House of Representatives Office of History, Art and Archives. 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Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL): With access to sensitive information unavailable to most Members of Congress, and certainly not accessible to the American people, Representative SCHIFF abused his privileges, claiming to know the truth, while leaving Americans in the dark about this web of lies. These were lies so severe that they altered the course of the country forever: the lie that President Donald Trump colluded with Russia to steal the 2016 Presidential election revealed to be completely false by numerous investigations, including the Durham report; the lie that the Steele dossier—a folder of falsified and since completely debunked collusion accusations funded by the Democratic Party—had any shred of credibility, yet Representative SCHIFF read it into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD as fact; the lies concocted and compiled in a false memo that was used to lie to the FISA court, to precipitate domestic spying on U.S. citizen, Carter Page, violating American civil liberties. 12:20 Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): Mr. Speaker, to my Republican colleagues who introduced this resolution, I thank you. You honor me with your enmity. You flatter me with this falsehood. You, who are the authors of a big lie about the last election, must condemn the truthtellers, and I stand proudly before you. Your words tell me that I have been effective in the defense of our democracy, and I am grateful. 13:15 Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): Donald Trump is under indictment for actions that jeopardize our national security, and MCCARTHY would spend the Nation's time on petty political payback, thinking he can censure or fine Trump's opposition into submission. But I will not yield, not one inch. The cost of the Speaker's delinquency is high, but the cost to Congress of this frivolous and yet dangerous resolution may be even higher, as it represents another serious abuse of power. 14:50 Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): This resolution attacks me for initiating an investigation into the Trump campaign's solicitation and acceptance of Russian help in the 2016 election, even though the investigation was first led not by me but by a Republican chairman. 15:10 Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): It would hold that when you give internal campaign polling data to a Russian intelligence operative while Russian intelligence is helping your campaign, as Trump's campaign chairman did, that you must not call that collusion, though that is its proper name, as the country well knows. 15:30 Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): It would fine me for the costs of the critically important Mueller investigation into Trump's misconduct, even though the special counsel was appointed by Trump's own Attorney General. 16:00 Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): It would reprimand me over a flawed FISA application, as if I were its author or I were the Director of the FBI, and over flaws only discovered years later and by the inspector general, not Mr. Durham. In short, it would accuse me of omnipotence, the leader of some vast deep state conspiracy. Of course, it is nonsense. 16:50 Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): My colleagues, if there is cause for censure in this House, and there is, it should be directed at those in this body who sought to overturn a free and fair Election. 19:05 Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL): Representative SCHIFF used his position as the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee to mislead the American people by falsely claiming that there was classified evidence of Russia colluding with President Trump, which was not true. 22:15 Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY): SCHIFF repeatedly used the authority he was afforded in his position as chairman to lie to the American people to support his political agenda. Even after the Durham report discredited the Russia hoax, he continued to knowingly lie and peddle this false narrative. 24:45 Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY): ADAM SCHIFF has done nothing wrong. ADAM SCHIFF is a good man. ADAM SCHIFF has served this country with distinction. ADAM SCHIFF served this country well as a Federal prosecutor, fighting to keep communities safe. ADAM SCHIFF served this country well as the chair of the House Intelligence Committee, investigating people without fear or favor, including those at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue because he believes in the Constitution and his oath of office. ADAM SCHIFF served his country well as the lead impeachment manager during the first impeachment trial of the former President of the United States, prosecuting his corrupt abuse of power. Yes, ADAM SCHIFF served this country well in the aftermath of the violent insurrection. He pushed back against the big lie told by the puppet master in chief and participated as a prominent member of the January 6th Committee to defend our democracy. ADAM SCHIFF has done nothing wrong. He has worked hard to do right by the American people. The extreme MAGA Republicans have no vision, no agenda, and no plan to make life better for the American people, so we have this phony, fake, and fraudulent censure resolution. A DAM SCHIFF will not be silenced. We will not be silenced. House Democrats will not be silenced today. We will not be silenced tomorrow. We will not be silenced next week. We will not be silenced next month. We will not be silenced next year. We will not be silenced this decade. We will not be silenced this century. You will never ever silence us. We will always do what is right. We will always fight for the Constitution, fight to defend democracy, fight for freedom, expose extremism, and continue America's long, necessary, and majestic march toward a more perfect Union. 29:10 Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC): Not only did he spread falsehoods that abused his power, he went after a man, Carter Page, who was completely innocent. Inspector General Horowitz found 17 major mistakes. 31:20 Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL): What really gnaws on the majority and what really bothers them is that Mr. SCHIFF was way better than anybody on their team at debate, at leadership, at messaging, and at legal knowledge. He kicked their ass. He was better, he was more effective, and that still bothers them. 35:40 Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA): Mr. Speaker, I opposed the original version of this resolution, not to defend Mr. SCHIFF's lies, but to defend the process that exposed those lies. We must never punish speech in this House, only acts. The only way to separate truth from falsehoods or wisdom from folly is free and open debate. We must never impose excessive fines that would effectively replace the constitutional two-thirds vote for expulsion with a simple majority. This new version removes the fine and focuses instead on specific acts, most particularly the abuse of his position as Intelligence Committee chairman by implying he had access to classified information that did not exist and his placement into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of the Steele dossier that he knew or should have known was false. 42:35 Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT): The most important thing I can say is that I sat next to ADAM SCHIFF for years. He is a man of integrity and dignity. 49:45 Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-TX): ADAM SCHIFF is tough. ADAM SCHIFF is smart. ADAM SCHIFF gets the job done. ADAM SCHIFF holds the powerful accountable. 56:35 Rep. André Carson (D-IN): Mr. Speaker, what I do know is that ADAM SCHIFF defended the U.S. Constitution. He led an impartial investigation which followed the facts and led to the first of two impeachments of a former President. 1:00:20 Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): Today, we are voting on a joke of a measure to censure ADAM SCHIFF, a true public servant and patriot. I urge a strong ‘‘no'' against this resolution targeting a true American hero. 1:08:30 Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA): The only advantage to all of this is that instead of reversing what we did on the IRA to save the planet or reversing what we did to reduce the cost of prescription drugs, we are wasting time. September 26, 2019 CNN Clips 9:05 Wolf Blitzer: As you know, Mr. Chairman, you're being severely criticized by a lot of Republicans for mocking the president during your opening remarks today at the committee. Was it a mistake to make light of the situation? Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): Well, I don't think it's making light of a situation. And I certainly wouldn't want to suggest that there's anything comical about this. But I do think it's all too accurate, that this President, in his conversations with the President of Ukraine, was speaking like an organized crime boss. And the fact that these words are so suggestive that the President used of what we have seen of organized crime harkens back to me of what, for example, James Comey said when he was asked by the President if he could let this matter involving Flynn go, when Michael Cohen testified about how the President speaks in a certain code where you understand exactly what's required here. The point is that the President was using exactly that kind of language. And the President of Ukraine fully understood what he was talking about. Wolf Blitzer: Do you regret the, what you call the parody, the use of those phrases during the course of your opening statement? Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): No, I think everyone understood -- and my GOP colleagues may feign otherwise -- that when I said, suggested that it was as if the President said, "listen carefully, because I'm only going to tell you seven more times" that I was mocking the President's conduct. But make no mistake about this, what the President did is of the utmost gravity and the utmost seriousness, because it involves such a fundamental betrayal of his oath. September 26, 2019 House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Witnesses: Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence, Office of the Director of National Intelligence Clips 6:54 Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): President Zelensky, eager to establish himself at home as the friend of the president of the most powerful nation on earth, had at least two objectives: get a meeting with the president and get more military help. And so what happened on that call? Zelensky begins by ingratiating himself, and he tries to enlist the support of the president. He expresses his interest in meeting with the president, and says his country wants to acquire more weapons from us to defend itself. 7:30 Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): And what is the President's response? Well, it reads like a classic organized crime shakedown. Shorn of its rambling character and in not so many words, this is the essence of what the President communicates. We've been very good to your country. Very good. No other country has done as much as we have. But you know what? I don't see much reciprocity here. I hear what you want. I have a favor I want from you, though. And I'm going to say this only seven times, so you better listen good. I want you to make up dirt on my political opponent. Understand? Lots of it, on this and on that. I'm gonna put you in touch with people, not just any people, I'm going to put you in touch with Attorney General of the United States, my attorney general, Bill Barr. He's got the whole weight of the American law enforcement behind him. And I'm gonna put you in touch with Rudy, you're going to love Him, trust me. You know what I'm asking. And so I'm only going to say this a few more times, in a few more ways. And by the way, don't call me again, I'll call you when you've done what I asked. This is, in some in character, what the President was trying to communicate with the President of Ukraine. It would be funny if it wasn't such a graphic betrayal of the President's oath of office. But as it does represent a real betrayal, there's nothing the President says here that is in America's interest, after all. 1:14:40 Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH): While the chairman was speaking I actually had someone text me, "Is he just making this up?" And yes, yes he was. Because sometimes fiction is better than the actual words or the texts. But luckily the American public are smart and they have the transcript, they've read the conversation, they know when someone's just making it up. 1:19:45 Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): In my summary, the President's call was meant to be at least part in parody. The fact that that's not clear is a separate problem in and of itself. Of course, the president never said, "If you don't understand me, I'm gonna say seven more times." My point is, that's the message that the Ukraine president was receiving, in not so many words. September 17, 2019 Morning Joe on MSNBC Clips Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): We have not spoken directly with the whistleblower. We would like to. But I'm sure the whistleblower has concerns that he has not been advised as the law requires by the Inspector General or the Director of National Intelligence, just as to how he is to communicate with Congress. And so the risk of the whistleblower is retaliation. Will the whistleblower be protected under the statute if the offices that are supposed to come to his assistance and provide the mechanism are unwilling to do so? But yes, we would love to talk directly with the whistleblower. March 28, 2019 CNN with Chris Cuomo Clips Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): One, there's ample evidence of collusion in plain sight and that is true. And second, that is not the same thing as whether Bob Muller would be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt the crime of conspiracy. There's a difference between there being evidence of collusion and proof beyond reasonable doubt of a crime. March 24, 2019 This Week with George Stephanopoulos Clips George Stephenopolous: You have said though in the past there is significant evidence of collusion. How do you square that with Robert Muller's decision not to indict anyone. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): There is significant evidence of collusion, and we've set that out time and time again, from the secret meetings in Trump Tower to the conversations between Flynn and the Russian ambassador, to the providing of polling data to someone linked to Russian intelligence, and Stone's conversation with WikiLeaks and the GRU through -- George Stephenopolous: None of it prosecuted. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): Well that's true. And as I pointed out on your show many times, there's a difference between compelling evidence of collusion and whether the Special Counsel concludes that he can prove beyond a reasonable doubt the criminal charge of conspiracy. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): We need to be able to see any evidence that this President, or people around him, may be compromised by a foreign power. We've of course seen all kinds of disturbing indications that this President has a relationship with Putin that is very difficult to justify or explain. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): It's our responsibility to tell the American people, "These are the facts. This is what your president has done. This is what his key campaign and appointees have done. These are the issues that we need to take action on." This is potential compromise. There is evidence, for example, quite in the public realm that the President sought to make money from the Russians, sought the Kremlin's help to make money during the presidential campaign, while denying business ties with the Russians. February 17, 2019 CNN with Dana Bash Clips Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): Look, you can see evidence in plain sight on the issue of collusion, pretty compelling evidence. Now, there's a difference between seeing evidence of collusion and being able to prove a criminal conspiracy beyond a reasonable doubt. August 5, 2018 Face the Nation Clips Margaret Brennan: Can you agree that there has been no evidence of collusion, coordination, or conspiracy that has been presented thus far between the Trump campaign and Russia? Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): No, I don't agree with that at all. I think there's plenty of evidence of collusion or conspiracy in plain sight. December 10, 2017 CNN Clips Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): But we do know this: the Russians offered help, the campaign accepted help. The Russians gave help and the President made full use of that help, and that is pretty damning whether it is proof beyond a reasonable doubt of conspiracy or not. November 1, 2017 MSNBC Clips Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): What is clear as this: the Kremlin repeatedly told the campaign it had dirt on Clinton and offered to help it and at least one top Trump official, the President's own son, accepted. Rachel Maddow: The Kremlin offered dirt to the Trump campaign. The President's campaign said yes to that offer. That's no longer an open question. All that stuff has now been proven and admitted to. Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee today, using his time today, using his opening statement today to walk through -- ding ding ding, point by point -- what we've already learned in black and white, in written correspondence and public statements and in freaking court filings, about all the times the Trump campaign was offered helped by Russia to influence our election and all the times the Trump campaign said "Yes, please." March 23, 2017 The View Clips Jedediah Bila: Congressman, you made yesterday what some are deeming a provocative statement by saying that there is more than circumstantial evidence now that the Trump camp colluded with Russia. Senator John McCain was critical of that, others have been critical of that. Can you defend that statement? Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): Yes. And I, you know, I don't view it as the same bombshell that apparently they did. Look, I've said that I thought there was circumstantial evidence of collusion or coordination, and that there was direct evidence of deception. And no one had an issue with that. And I don't think anyone really contested that, on the basis of the information we keep getting, I can say, in my opinion, it's now not purely circumstantial. We had the FBI Director testify in open session about this, acknowledge an FBI investigation. Obviously, this is now public. And I think it's fair to say that that FBI investigation is justified, that that wouldn't be done on the basis of not credible allegations. And so I think it's appropriate to talk in general terms about the evidence, but I don't think it's appropriate for us to go into specifics and say, "This is what we know from this piece of classified information," or "this what we know from this witness." But I do think, in this investigation where the public is hungry for information, it is important that we try to keep the public in the loop. That's why we're having public hearings. March 22, 2017 MSNBC Clips Chuck Todd: You have seen direct evidence of collusion? Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): I don't want to go into specifics, but I will say that there is evidence that is not circumstantial. March 19, 2017 Meet the Press Clips Chuck Todd: Collusion is sort of what hasn't been proven here between whatever the Russians did and the Trump campaign. In fact, the former Acting Director of the CIA, who was Mike Morell, who was a supporter of Hillary Clinton, he essentially reminded people and took Director Clapper at his word on this show who said, there has been no evidence that has been found of collusion. Are we at the point of -- at what point do you start to wonder if there is a fire to all this smoke? Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): Well, first of all, I was surprised to see Director Clapper say that because I don't think you can make that claim categorically as he did. I would characterize it this way at the outset of the investigation: there is circumstantial evidence of collusion. There is direct evidence, I think, of deception. Executive Producer Recommended Sources Music by (found on by mevio) Editing Production Assistance

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Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas This week, House leaders in Washington canceled planned votes for the rest of the week amid a revolt by conservative members. Emily Brooks, White House Reporter for The Hill, gives us the details on what happened, and why the votes were canceled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas Special Session Announced For Special Election The Utah legislature will consider pushing Utah's municipal elections to later in the year to coincide with the special election. Lindsay Aerts, KSL Newsradio Reporter joins us to give us the details on next week's special session called by Governor Cox. Special Election and Municipal Race Following the announcement of a special session to change the date of the municipal elections, we speak to Oscar Mata, Vice Chair of the Utah Democratic Party, to ask him what Democrats feel about the proposed change. We also speak to him about his candidacy for the Ogden Mayor in the municipal elections, and how his race is affected. Congressional Race: Becky Edwards One of the first people to announce their candidacy after the news from Congressman Stewart was former State Representative Becky Edwards. She also officially filed as a candidate today, she joins the show to discuss her platform and why she decided to race. President Trump Indicted In Florida Today we learned former President Donald Trump has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, Trump also posted on Truth social details about the indictment. House of Representatives In Chaos This week, House leaders in Washington canceled planned votes for the rest of the week amid a revolt by conservative members. Emily Brooks, White House Reporter for The Hill, gives us the details on what happened, and why the votes were canceled. SCOTUS Gerrymandering Ruling Today, we got some major rulings from the Supreme Court. In a narrow 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court held up a lower court's ruling to create a new congressional map with an additional majority-Black district in Alabama. They also ruled on a case involving Jack Daniel's and its trademark. California & Texas Could Sue Florida The state of California and Texas are looking to go after Florida over GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis's migrant relocation moves. Leah and Greg also look at Governor Newsom's proposal for a 28th amendment. Leah's Big News Of The Week To end the show, Leah explains to Greg what she considers the two biggest stories this week, Messi joining MLS, and Apple's latest product.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden and Speaker McCarthy are expected to meet this afternoon to continue discussing the debt ceiling.  Ahead of that meeting, McCarthy has been pursuing an aggressive public messaging strategy. Emily Brooks from The Hill breaks down why the Speaker is getting out in front of the cameras while President Biden pursues a quieter approach and how it's working for both men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Stanford's Evelyn Douek and Riana Pfefferkorn weigh in on the latest online trust and safety news and developments:Update on last week's segment on Law Enforcement Data Requests:California passed a law last year that seeks to block warrants requesting information about abortions from tech companies. - Andrea Vittorio/ Bloomberg LawCalifornia lawmakers are looking at ways to stop dragnet reverse warrants and keyword search warrants. - Tonya Riley/ CyberScoopThe FTC Takes on TwitterThe Federal Trade Commission is probing whether Twitter still has the staff and budget to comply with a 2011 consent decree for privacy and data protection standards and reporting. - Ryan Tracy/ The Wall Street Journal, Kate Conger, Ryan Mac, David McCabe/ The New York Times, Brian Fung/ CNNHouse Republicans created an outrage fest about FTC investigations into Twitter's compliance with its consent decree. - Jared Gans/ The Hill, Emily Brooks, Rebecca Klar/ The HillNot to say “we told you so,” but this FTC action was predicted in an episode last year which still provides a good primer on Twitter's data security problems with the FTC. - Evelyn Douek, Whitney Merrill, Riana Pfefferkorn/ Stanford LawHouse Republicans passed an anti-jawboning law, H.R. 140, the Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act. Of course, it does not apply to Congress, and it faces long odds in the senate. - Brian Fung/ CNNSens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced the RESTRICT Act, which would give the Secretary of Commerce authority to ban technology products from companies with ties to foreign adversaries, including TikTok. - Brian Fung/ CNN, Brendan Bordelon, Gavin Bade/ PoliticoAny user can lose access to social media accounts for refusing to verify their age and parental consent is required for children under 18 to create social media accounts under a bill, SB 152, that passed the Utah State Legislature and is soon expected to be signed into state law. - Kim Bojórquez, Erin Alberty/ AxiosTwitter announced new enterprise packages for access to collect tweets through its API with the lowest tier priced at more than $500,000 per year. - Chris Stokel-Walker/ WiredMore: Academics currently receive free access. Now, most if not all academics will be priced out of even the lowest tier of data access.Join the conversation and connect with Evelyn on Twitter at @evelyndouek.Moderated Content is produced in partnership by Stanford Law School and the Cyber Policy Center. Special thanks to John Perrino for research and editorial assistance.Like what you heard? Don't forget to subscribe and share the podcast with friends!

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With a chaotic leadership fight finally concluded, Justin and John sit down with reporter Emily Brooks to discuss the Congressional term ahead. Will Kevin McCarthy and the Republicans force a U.S. default over the debt ceiling? Will they focus on investigations, or are there areas for new bipartisan legislation? Listen to find out.Read Emily's work here: https://thehill.com/author/emily-brooks/

FTX, at one point the world's third largest cryptocurrency exchange, went bankrupt, causing the entire cryptocurrency industry to crash. In this episode, hear highlights from Congressional testimony that will explain how FTX was able to grow so large while committing blatant fraud, how it's possible that the government didn't know and didn't do anything to stop it, and hear about a Senate bill that's branded as a solution but has concerning flaws of it's own. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! View the show notes on our website at https://congressionaldish.com/cd265-policing-ftx Background Sources Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes CD264: Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain CD235: The Safe Haven of Sanctions Evaders What is FTX? “What is FTX?” Timothy Smith. Dec 22, 2022. Investopedia. Crypto Regulation “U.S. Senate Is Still Confused About How to Regulate Crypto After FTX Collapse.” Kyle Barr. Dec 1, 2022. Gizmodo. “Congressmembers Tried to Stop the SEC's Inquiry Into FTX.” David Dayen. Nov 23, 2022. The American Prospect. “We Already Have Laws to Stop Crypto Fraud.” David Dayen. Nov 17, 2022. The American Prospect. “Why Is Congress Still Writing Crypto Regulations?” David Dayen. Nov 10, 2022. The American Prospect. “Letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler Regarding Cryptocurrency Inquiries.” Tom Emmer et al. Mar 16, 2022. “Letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler Regarding Cryptocurrency Inquiries.” emmer.house.gov. Lead-up to FTX Collapse “In about-face, Crypto exchange Binance pulls out of FTX acquisition.” Elizabeth Napolitano. Nov 9, 2022. NBC News. "Crypto exchange FTX saw $6 bln in withdrawals in 72 hours." Tom Wilson and Angus Berwick. Nov 8, 2022. Reuters. “Crypto exchange FTX saw $6 bln in withdrawals in 72 hours.” Tracy Wang and Oliver Knight. Nov 6, 2022. “Binance to Sell Rest of FTX Token Holdings as Alameda CEO Defends Firm's Financial Condition.” Tracy Wang and Oliver Knight. Nov 6, 2022. CoinDesk. “Divisions in Sam Bankman-Fried's Crypto Empire Blur on His Trading Titan Alameda's Balance Sheet.” Ian Allison. Nov 2, 2022. CoinDesk. “Re: Potential Violations of Section 18(a)(4) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.” Seth. P Rosebrock, Assistant General Counsel, Enforcement, FDIC. Aug 18, 2022. FDIC. Tom Emmer “SEC Chair Gary Gensler Must Testify Before Congress, Says Rep. Tom Emmer.” André Beganski. Dec 11, 2022. Decrypt. “Meet Tom Emmer, a powerful crypto advocate in a crypto-wary Congress.” Tony Romm. Dec 8, 2022. The Washington Post. “House GOP picks Emmer as GOP whip, Scalise as leader.” Emily Brooks and Mychael Schnell. Nov 15, 2022. The Hill. FTX Collapse “FTX Effort to Save Itself Failed on Questionable Assets.” Shane Shifflett, Rob Barry, and Coulter Jones. Dec 5, 2022. The Wall Street Journal. “FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Says He Can't Account for Billions Sent to Alameda.” Alexander Osipovich. Dec 3, 2022. The Wall Street Journal. “5 major revelations about the collapse of crypto giant FTX.” David Gura. Nov 23, 2022. NPR. “FTX says it owes more than $3 billion to creditors.” Steven Zeitchik. Nov 20, 2022. The Washington Post. “Declaration of John J. Ray III in Support of Chapter 11 Petitions and First Day Pleadings” [Case 22-11068-JTD] Nov 17, 2022. PACER. “Exclusive: At least $1 billion of client funds missing at failed crypto firm FTX.” Angus Berwick. Nov 11, 2022. Reuters. “FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried resigns as firm files for bankruptcy.” Jacob Bogage and Tory Newmyer. Nov 11, 2022. The Washington Post. “FTX Tapped Into Customer Accounts to Fund Risky Bets, Setting Up Its Downfall.” Vicky Ge Huang, Alexander Osipovich, and Patricia Kowsmann. Nov 11, 2022. The Wall Street Journal. Lobbying and Campaign Donations “Lawmakers who benefited from FTX cash probe its collapse.” Tory Newmyer and Steven Zeitchik. Dec 1, 2022. The Washington Post. “Inside Sam Bankman-Fried's courtship of a Washington regulator.” Tory Newmyer and Peter Whoriskey. Nov 28, 2022. The Washington Post. “Congress took millions from FTX. Now lawmakers face a crypto reckoning.” Tony Romm. Nov 17, 2022. The Washington Post. “FTX Collapse Sets Back Crypto Agenda in Washington.” Paul Kiernan. Nov 14, 2022. The Wall Street Journal. “Washington lobbyists sever ties with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried after crypto exchange implodes.” Brian Schwartz. Nov 14, 2022. CNBC. “Sam Bankman-Fried charmed Washington. Then his crypto empire imploded.” Tory Newmyer. Nov 12, 2022. The Washington Post. “Meet the mega-donors pumping millions into the 2022 midterms.” Luis Melgar et al. Oct 24, 2022. The Washington Post. “A young crypto billionaire's political agenda goes well beyond pandemic preparedness.” Freddy Brewster. Aug 12, 2022. Los Angeles Times. Aftermath of the FTX Collapse “Factbox: Global regulatory actions against FTX.” Dec 12, 2022. Reuters. “FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Is Said to Face Market Manipulation Inquiry.” Emily Flitter, David Yaffe-Bellany and Matthew Goldstein. Dec 7, 2022. The New York Times. “Clashes Over FTX Bankruptcy Go Global.” Alexander Osipovich, Alexander Saeedy and Alexander Gladstone. Dec 4, 2022. “Hot Wallets vs. Cold Wallets.” Mar 10, 2022. Cryptopedia. December 13 Hearing “Memorandum To: Members, Committee on Financial Services From: FSC Majority Staff Subject: December 13, 2022, Full Committee Hearing entitled, “Investigating the Collapse of FTX, Part I.” Dec 8, 2022. House Financial Services Committee. “Chart: Four Silos for Recover Purposes.” House Financial Services Committee. Sam Bankman-Fried Indictment “Here is the criminal indictment against Sam Bankman-Fried.” Dec 13, 2022. The New York Times. Bills S.4760 - Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act of 2022 Audio Sources Investigating the Collapse of FTX, Part I December 13, 2022 House Committee on Financial Services Witness: John J. Ray III, CEO, FTX Group Clip Transcripts Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO): Have you read the full testimony that was planned by our missing guest [Sam Bankman-Fried]? John Ray I have not read his full testimony. Some pieces of it been relayed to me, but I've not read it. I've not read one word of it actually. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO): Yeah, I don't know him personally and probably don't want to. But this testimony is so disrespectful. I mean, there's not a person up here would like to show this to their children. In line two of this message, he says, and I quote, "I would like to start out by firmly stating under oath...* And yeah, I can't even say it publicly. The next two words, absolutely insulting. This is the Congress of the United States. Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH): So when when customers deposited funds into their FTX accounts, where did the cash go? John Ray: Well, sometimes the money wasn't deposited in the FTX account it was sent to Alameda to begin with. Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH): It was misdirected from from the start straight to Alameda. John Ray: There was certainly some time period where there's no bank account at .com and then ultimately, if you look at the structure of this, Alameda is essentially a customer on that .com exchange, and effectively, you know, borrowed money from or just transferred money from FTX customers to take its own positions on the Alameda hedge fund. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC): So Alameda research and the venture capital business, what did Alameda research do? John Ray: Essentially made crypto investments, engaged in margin trading, took long and short positions in crypto, essentially invested in crypto. But of course, we now know also invested in over $5 billion of other assets which are in a variety of sectors. Patrick McHenry (R-NC): Can you describe the differences between the FTX.com and FTX.us silos? John Ray: Yes. Very simply FTX.us was for US citizens who wanted to trade crypto; FTX.com, US citizens were not allowed to trade on that exchange. That's very simple. And I would make one other comment, which is separate apart from any of those two silos. It was ledger x, which is a regulated entity regulated by the CFTC, solvent and separate from the FTX.us silo. Patrick McHenry (R-NC): Okay, and that is a distinct silo, that's a distinct company? John Ray: That is a distinct company within the US silo, yes. Patrick McHenry (R-NC): Okay. Patrick McHenry (R-NC):: What was the relationship between FTX.com and FTX.us? Was is there a distinction between the two? John Ray: There was a public distinction between the two. What we're seeing now is that the crypto assets for both ftx.com and for FTX.us were housed in the same database. It's called the AWS system, which is just an acronym for Amazon Web Services. It was all housed in the same web format. Patrick McHenry (R-NC):: And is that distinct from Alameda's assets? John Ray: Yes, it is. John Ray: In essence you know, Alameda was a user, effectively a customer, of FTX.com. That's how it was essentially structured. John Ray: There was no audit at Alameda, no audit at the venture silo. There was audit at the US silo and also audit at the the .com silo. I can't speak to the integrity or quality of those audits. We're reviewing, obviously, the books and records. And as I've said earlier, you know, much of those books and records were maintained on a fairly unsophisticated ledger ledger which works workbooks. John Ray: It's an extensive list, it really crosses the entire spectrum of the company, from lack of lists of bank accounts, hundreds of bank accounts dispersed all over the world, lack of a complete list of employees and their functions by group or name, extensive use of independent contractors as opposed to employees, lack of insurance that you'd normally would see in certain businesses, either inadequate insurance or complete gaps in insurance. For example, the Alameda silo had no insurance whatsoever. So those are I mean, there's, the list goes on and on. You know, we could spend all day on them. John Ray: While many things are unknown at this stage, we're at a very preliminary stage, many questions remain, we know the following. First customer assets at ftx.com were commingled with assets from the Alameda trading platform. That much is clear. Second, Alameda used client funds to engage in margin trading, which exposed customer funds to massive losses. Third, the FTX group went on a spending binge in 2021 and 2022, during which $5 billion was spent on a myriad of businesses and investments, many of which may only be worth a fraction of what was paid for them. Fourth, loans and other payments were made to insiders in excess of $1.5 billion. Fifth, Alameda's business model as a market maker required funds to be deployed to various third party exchanges, which were inherently unsafe and further exacerbated by the limited protections offered in certain of those foreign jurisdictions. John Ray: I accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer of FTX in the early morning hours of November 11 [2022]. It immediately became clear to me that chapter 11 was the best course available to preserve any remaining value of FTX. Therefore, my first act as CEO was authorized the chapter 11 filings. John Ray: It's virtually unlimited in terms of the lack of controls: no centralized records on banking, no daily reconciliations of crypto assets, silos where there's no insurance, inadequate insurance, no independent board, no safeguards that limit, who controls and asset. So senior management literally could get access to any of the accounts in any of the silos. No separateness between customer money and other customer money or other other assets. It's virtually unlimited in terms of the lack of controls. And that's really the point of the unprecedent comment. I've just never seen anything like it in 40 years of doing restructuring work and corporate corporate legal work. It's just a dearth of of information. John Ray: But again, users had multiple accounts. For example, if they had a different trading position, they may have opened multiple accounts. We know it's a big number. It's in the millions on the customer accounts, and we know it's several billion dollars in losses. Assigning those losses to customer accounts will be our next challenge. John Ray: The FTX group's collapse appears to stem from absolute concentration of control in the hands of a small group of grossly inexperienced and unsophisticated individuals who failed to implement virtually any of the systems or controls that are necessary for a company entrusted with other people's money or assets. Some of the unacceptable management practices identified so far include the use of computer infrastructure that gave individuals and senior management access to systems that stored customers' assets without security controls to prevent them from redirecting those assets; the storing of certain private keys to access hundreds of millions of dollars in crypto assets without effective security controls or encryption; the ability of Alameda to borrow funds held at FTX.com to be utilized for its own trading or investments without any effective limits whatsoever; the commingling of assets; the lack of complete documentation for transactions involving nearly 500 separate investments made with FTX group funds and assets. In the absence of audited or reliable financial statements, the lack of personnel and financial and risk management functions, and the absence of independent governance throughout the FTX group, a fundamental challenge we face is there in many respects we are starting from near zero in terms of the corporate infrastructure and record keeping that one would expect in a multibillion dollar corporation. John Ray: The FTX group is unusual in the sense that, you know, I've done probably a dozen large scale bankruptcies over my career, including Enron, of course. Every one of those entities had some financial problem or another, they have some characteristics that are in common. This one is unusual. And it's unusual in the sense that literally, you know, there's no record keeping whatsoever. It's the absence of record keeping. Employees would communicate, you know, invoicing and expenses on on Slack, which is essentially a way of communicating for chat rooms. They use QuickBooks, a multibillion dollar company using QuickBooks. Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO): QuickBooks? John Ray: QuickBooks. Nothing against QuickBooks, it's very nice tool, just not for a multibillion dollar company. There's no independent board, right? We had one person really controlling this. No independent board. That's highly unusual in the size company this is. And it's made all the more complex because we're not dealing with, you know, widgets or, you know, something that's tangible. We're dealing with with with crypto, and the technological issues are made worse when you're dealing with an asset such as crypto. John Ray: I've just never seen an utter lack of record keeping. Absolutely no internal controls whatsoever. John Ray: The operation of Alameda really depended based on the way it was operated for the use of customer funds. That's the major breakdown here of funds from ftx.com, which was the exchange for non US citizens, those funds were used at Alameda to make investments and other disbursements. John Ray: There's no distinction whatsoever. The owners of the company could really run free reign across all four silos. John Ray: The loans that were given to Mr. Bankman-Fried, not just one loan it was numerous loans, some of which were documented by individual promissory notes. There's no description of what the purpose of the loan was. In one instance, he signed both as the issuer of the loan, as well as the recipient of the loan. But we have no information at this time as to what the purpose or the use of those funds were. And that is part of our investigation. John Ray: At the end of the day, we're not going to be able to recover all the losses here. Money was spent that we'll never get back. There will be losses on the international side. We're hopeful on the US side. He'll answer to others related to what happened here. Our job is just to find the assets and try to get customers their money back as quickly as possible. John Ray: Essentially, they had two exchanges that allowed users to trade crypto, and then there was the hedge fund. It's as simple as that. The users were allowed to make a variety of investments. They had a more expansive ability to trade crypto if you are a non-U.S. citizen on the .com exchange, but I know what's been described publicly is very complex. It is to some extent, but essentially, you had two exchanges, and you had a hedge fund. Inside both the US silos I've mentioned and inside the silos for .com there were regulated entities. We have regulated entities that are, for example, in Japan that are solvent, we had a regulated entity, ledger X, that was solvent. Those are sort of distinct from the other basic operations that we had, which are the two exchanges. John Ray: The principal issue that the company is facing in the crypto area, and from a technology perspective, it is different from the other bankruptcies because it's not a plane, not a boat. It's this crypto asset and it has inherently some difficulties. You know, the assets can be taken or lost. We have assets there in what are called Hot wallets, and those are in cold wallets. Hot wallets are very vulnerable to to hacking. If you've done any looking on the internet, you'll find that hacking is almost ordinary course in this business sector. They're very, lots of vulnerability to the wallets. So that's this company, unfortunately had a very, very challenging record here. You know, for some transfers there was no pathway for it. Our keys aren't stored in a centralized location. We don't know where all of our wallets are. Passwords were sometimes kept in just plain text format. So this company was sort of uniquely positioned to fail. John Ray: So funds were taken from customers, funds were invested, trading losses incurred in Alameda and then funds were deployed, that will never be valued at the same dollar amount. There was over $5 billion of investments made. Certainly, there's some value there and we'll try to get that value and sell those assets. But oftentimes, even when he made those sorts of investments, whether it was directly or through others in management, sometimes he would do that really without any pro forma or any valuation. Not really quite sure how some of the purchase price numbers were derived. So it gives you a sort of worry obviously, that the purchases were overvalued so there's a concern there as well. John Ray: Alameda was a customer, if you will, of the exchange and it's through that customer relationship, plus other arrangements, that allowed Alameda to borrow those funds, and then pick positions on the exchange like anyone, you know, who would hedge an asset in the market. He had unusually large positions, of course, and sometimes they were wrong in those positions, and they resulted in big losses. But ultimately, the commingling issue is the same in a different issue. He took the money from FTX to cover those positions and ultimately, when customers went to get their money back from .com there was a run on the bank. John Ray: The Alameda fund, well that's just the fund that drew resources from the exchanges, so it's really separate, it was not for customers per se, it was just simply a hedge fund. John Ray: For structural purposes and just for ease of presentation, we tried to take the over 100 entities and we put those in four silos. To demystify that, it's very simple. There was a U.S. silo, which was the FTX.us exchange for US investors. There was an international exchange called FTX.com. Again, for non-U.S. persons that invested in crypto. There was Alameda, which is purely a crypto hedge fund, which made other investments, venture capital type investments. Then there's a fourth entity which was purely investments. And although our investigation is not complete, those investments were most likely made with either Alameda money or money that originally came from ftx.com. But that fourth silo is just purely investments Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC): And who owned those four silos? John Ray: All those entities are owned or controlled by Sam Bankman-Fried. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA): Now I've heard from some on the other side criticizing the SEC and in July in this room I criticized the Head of Enforcement at the SEC for not going after crypto exchanges. But the fact is that without objection I'd like to put on the record a letter signed by 19 Republican members designed to push back on the SEC, a brushback pitch if you're familiar with baseball, attacking the SEC for paying attention to and I quote, "the purported risks of digital assets." And I'd like to put on the record without objection comments from eight members made in this room that were designed to attack the SEC as being Luddite and anti-innovation for their efforts. Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY): Mr. Ray, a number of their debtors in the FTX group are located in offshore jurisdictions. Will this complicate the efforts to retrieve the assets of those there? If so why? John Ray: No, I don't think it will complicate it at all. The various jurisdictions, historically in bankruptcy, and I've been in a number of cross border situations, the jurisdictions will cooperate with each other. The regulators in all these jurisdictions, I think, realize that everyone's there for a common purpose, to protect the victims and recover assets for the victims of these situations. Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY): How much have you been able to secure and where are most of these assets located? John Ray: We've been able to secure over a billion dollars of assets. We've secured those two cold wallets in a secure location. It's an ongoing process, though, which will take weeks and perhaps months to secure all the assets. Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY): Are most creditors located in the US or foreign jurisdictions. John Ray: The majority of the creditors trade through the .com silo and are outside of this jurisdiction, although there are some foreign customers that are on the US silo, and vice versa. Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO): Reports suggest that ftx.com transferred more than half of its customer funds, roughly $10 billion, to Alameda research. Is that accurate, sir? John Ray: Our work is not done, we don't have exact numbers for you today, but I will say it's several billion dollars, in that range, so we know that the size of the harm was significant. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA): Have you seen evidence of such a cover up? Have you seen evidence that there was any independent governance of Alameda separate and apart from that of the exchange? John Ray: The operations of the FTX group were not segregated. It was really operated as one company. As a result, there's no distinction virtually, between the operations of the company and who controlled those operations. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA): Did FTX have sufficient risk management systems and controls to appropriately monitor any leverage the business took on and the interconnections it had with businesses, like again, Alameda. John Ray: There were virtually no internal controls and no separateness whatsoever. Why Congress Needs to Act: Lessons Learned from the FTX Collapse December 1, 2022 Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Witness: Rostin Behnam, Chairman, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Clip Transcripts 18:30 Debbie Stabenow (D-MI): I've said this before and I'll say it again: the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act does not -- does not -- take authority away from other financial regulators. Nor does it make the CFTC the primary crypto regulator, because crypto assets can be used in many different ways. No single financial regulator has the expertise or the authority to regulate the entire industry. 24:30 John Boozman (R-AK): Many have asked why is the Ag Committee involved in this? The Ag Committee is involved because this committee and no other committee in the Senate is responsible for the oversight of the nation's commodity markets. Bitcoin, although a crypto currency, is a commodity. It's a commodity in the eyes of the federal courts and the opinion of the SEC Chairman, there is no dispute about this. If there are exchanges where commodities are traded, be it wheat, oil, or Bitcoin, then they must be regulated. It's simply that simple. 32:45 Rostin Behnam: I have asked Congress directly for clear authority to impose our traditional regulatory regime over the digital asset commodity market. 33:00 Rostin Behnam: I have not been shy about my encouragement of bills that contemplate shared responsibility for the CFTC and the Securities Exchange Commission, where the SEC would utilize its existing authority and reporting regime requirements for all security tokens, while the CFTC would apply its market based rules for the more limited subset of commodity tokens, which do not have the same characteristics of security tokens. 41:00 Rostin Behnam: I can though share with this committee with respect to me, my team and I have taken an initial review of my calendar and what we've observed is that my team and I met with Mr. Bankman-Fried and his team. Over the past 14 months, we met 10 times in the CFTC office at their request, all in relation to this DCO this Clearinghouse application. Nine out of the 10 times we were in Washington, one was at a widely held conference in Florida earlier this year. In addition, there were two phone calls, I believe, and a number of messages, all in relation to the DCO application, providing us updates suggesting that they were answering questions from different divisions, and trying as I said, to doggedly move the application along and to get it approved. 48:00 Sen. John Boozman (R-AK): If ftx.com had been a registered U.S. exchange, would the CFTC have been able to mitigate what happened. Rostin Behnam: Senator, you know, with our current authority, the answer is now. We need the authority to get into a CFTC registered exchange, as you point out. If we had that authority, and they were registered, given what we know from the facts about conflicts of interest, commingling funds, books and records, we would have been able to prohibit it. And I would point to what we're doing with Ledger X. On a daily basis our staff is in direct communication not only with Ledger X, but the custodians themselves, able to identify customer property, and customer money. Imagine that scenario with FTX.us if we had a daily lens into the location of customer money and customer property, you can imagine, given what we've learned about what's happened with FTX, we could have certainly prohibited many of the actions that we're hearing about. 1:16:00 Rostin Behnam: In terms of regulation of cash markets, right, the spot market, we simply do not have authority to register cash market exchanges or any intermediary broker dealer entity within that structure and that's what concerns me, this is the gap. 1:59:30 Rostin Behnam: Unfortunately, when we act, it's often after the fact because the information that allows us to bring an enforcement action in digital asset cash commodity markets, is only because information is coming to us from outsiders, from referrals, from tips, from whistleblowers, and this is in stark contrast to some of the surveillance tools and examination tools that we would have if we had a comprehensive regulatory framework over digital asset commodities. 2:07:00 Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL): There'll be a reporter waiting in the hall -- I've already talked to her this morning -- who will ask you, "Did he ever contribute to your campaign?" I said "Oh, no, I never heard of the man." She said "You're wrong, Senator, he contributed to you." So the cryptocurrency people are active politically. And they are trying to achieve a political end here. It is their right as citizens of this country to do that. But it really calls on us to make sure that whatever we do is credible under those circumstances. 2:22:30 Rostin Behnam: I can't speak to what Mr. Bankman-Fried or anyone at FTX was thinking when they were advocating for regulation, but the remarkable thing is to think about it in the context of compliance and what we've learned about the FTX entities and just thinking about the bill that Senator Stabenow and Boozman introduced, they would have been so far out of compliance that it just wouldn't have even been possible. Legislative Hearing to Review S.4760, the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act September 15, 2022 Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Witnesses: Rostin Behnam, Chairman, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Todd Phillips, Director, Financial Regulation and Corporate Governance, Center for American Progress Shelia Warren, Chief Executive Officer, Crypto Council for Innovation Christine Parker, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Coinbase Heath Tarbert, Chief Legal Officer, Citadel Securities Denelle Dixon, Chief Executive Officer, Stellar Development Foundation Digital Assets and the Future of Finance: Understanding the Challenges and Benefits of Financial Innovation in the United States December 8, 2021 House Committee on Financial Services Witnesses: Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, Circle Samuel Bankman-Fried, Founder and CEO, FTX Brian P. Brooks, CEO, Bitfury Group Charles Cascarilla, CEO and co-Founder, Paxos Trust Company Denelle Dixon, CEO and Executive Director, Stellar Development Foundation Alesia Jeanne Haas, CEO, Coinbase Inc. and CFO, Coinbase Global Inc. Clip Transcripts 23:30 Sam Bankman-Fried: We are already regulated and licensed. We have many licenses globally. Here in the United States, we are regulated by the states under the money service business and money transmitting regime, and we are regulated nationally by the CFTC where we have a DCO, a DCM, a swap execution facility, and other licensure. 1:13:30 Sam Bankman-Fried: One of the really innovative properties of cryptocurrency markets are 24/7 risk monitoring and engines. We do not have overnight risk or weekend risk or holiday risk in the same way traditional assets do, which allow risk monitoring and de risking of positions in real time to help mitigate volatility. We've been operating for a number of years with billions of dollars of open interest. We've never had customer losses, clawbacks or anything like that. Even going through periods of large movements in both directions. We store collateral from our users in a way which is not always done in the traditional financial ecosystem to backstop positions. And the last thing that I'll say is if you look at what precipitated some of the 2008 financial crisis, you saw a number of bilateral bespoke non-reported transactions happening between financial counterparties which then got repackaged and releveraged again and again and again, such that no one knew how much risk was in that system until it all fell apart. If you compare that to what happens on FTX or other major cryptocurrency venues today, there is complete transparency about the full open interest. There is complete transparency about the positions that are held. There is a robust, consistent risk framework. 1:34:00 Sam Bankman-Fried: In addition to a bunch of international licenses in the United States, we are participating in that system you referenced with the money transmitter and money service businesses license is in addition to that, however, we are also licensed by the CFTC. We have a DCO, a DCM, and other licensure from them through FTX.us derivatives and we look forward to continuing to work with them to build out our product suite. We just submitted a 800 page, I believe, proposal to them a few days ago, which we're excited to discuss and we're also happy to talk with other regulators about potential products in the United States. 2:37:00 Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN): Now it's my understanding that FTX uses surveillance trade technology akin to the technology national Securities Exchanges use to protect investors and ensure sound spot markets. What does this technology and any other tools FTX uses to protect the spot market from fraud and manipulation look like? Sam Bankman-Fried: Yeah. So, you know, like other exchanges, we do have these technologies in addition to the, you know, new customer policies that we can identify individuals associated with trades. We have surveillance for unusual trading activity. We have manual inspections of anything that you know, gets flagged either by the automated surveillance or by manual inspection. And we do this with the trading activity with deposits and withdrawals and everything else. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN): Sounds like you're doing a lot to make sure there is no fraud or other manipulation. Thank you Mr. Bankman-Fried, again, for helping us understand the extensive guardrails a cryptocurrency exchange like FTX has in place to ensure sound crypto spot markets for investors. 2:52:30 Rep. Cindy Axne (D-Iowa): Mr. Bankman-Fried, I'd like to start by asking you the first question. FTX.us has a derivatives platform and recently bought ledger x as part of that. Is that correct? Sam Bankman-Fried: Yes. Rep. Cindy Axne (D-Iowa): Okay, thank you. And that platform is registered with the CFTC. Is that correct? Sam Bankman-Fried: Yep. Rep. Cindy Axne (D-Iowa): Okay, perfect. So I just want to clarify something. And this isn't to say anybody's doing any wrong. It's just to get the lay of the land. You also have an exchange for Bitcoin and other tokens, but that is not registered with either the CFTC or the SEC. Is that correct? Sam Bankman-Fried: That's correct. Currently, neither of them are primary markets regulated for spot Bitcoin to USD markets. Rep. Cindy Axne (D-Iowa): Okay, thank you. And I know you're registered as a money transmitter, but that's not the same kind of oversight that we'll see from a federal market regulator. I also sit on the Agriculture Committee, which oversees the CFTC, so a gap like this is especially concerning to me. And the big problem that I see here, from what I understand, is that the CFTC doesn't have regulatory authority for spot trading of commodities, just their derivatives. So that leaves consumers with inconsistent protections, which is a concern that I have. 2:55:00 Rep. Cindy Axne (D-Iowa): Bitcoin, which has almost a trillion dollars invested in it, has CFTC oversight for people who are trading futures and options, but not for people who are trading the currency itself. Is that right? Sam Bankman-Fried: That is essentially correct. Full FTX Superbowl Commercial with Larry David Tom Brady FTX Commercials Steph Curry FTX Commercial Cover Art Design by Only Child Imaginations Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)

*Jon Seidel from the Sun-Times explains the current challenges to the SAFE-T Act.  *Alex Stone from ABC News Los Angeles has the details on the historic breakthrough in clean energy.  *The Hill's Emily Brooks talks about the behind the scenes hunt for a McCarthy Speaker alternative.  *Plus, Ike Ejiochi explains the FTX on Capitol Hill after SBF was arrested.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Jon Seidel from the Sun-Times explains the current challenges to the SAFE-T Act.  *Alex Stone from ABC News Los Angeles has the details on the historic breakthrough in clean energy.  *The Hill's Emily Brooks talks about the behind the scenes hunt for a McCarthy Speaker alternative.  *Plus, Ike Ejiochi explains the FTX on Capitol Hill after SBF was arrested.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who will win the House? The final party breakdown of the US House of Representatives won't be known tonight, or tomorrow, or maybe even next week. But there are a few races to watch that could give us some early signs as to who might secure the majority. Emily Brooks from The Hill breaks down what races will have early results and provide clues about the overall trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October jobs report; campaign events with Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Mike Pence, Hillary Clinton; interview with The Hill's Emily Brooks on House Judiciary GOP report on DOJ & FBI anti-conservatism bias (20), UN Security Council meeting on North Korea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Membership and Youth Development Director Emily Brooks and Youth Development and Member Service Director Ben Davis highlight the upcoming Family Fun Night on Saturday, October 8th, plus flag football, upcoming basketball leagues, and a special Black Friday membership sale on the WRAM Morning Show.

Brooks, Membership and Youth Development Director, and Bass, Healthy Living Director, highlight the upcoming Family Fun Night on October 8th from 5 to 7 pm at the Warren County YMCA, plus give a run down on everything going on this fall season.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is looking to roll out a four-part plan dubbed “Commitment to America.” Emily Brooks, House Reporter for The Hill joins us on what the plan might look like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A live audience interviews Emily Brooks of The Hill about House Republicans, Kevin McCarthy, the MAGA wing, and more.Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live or on Twitter at @PoliticsNMedia.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live

History. For the first time ever, a Black woman will sit on the United States Supreme Court. John Stolnis brings us up to speed on the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in our correspondent close-up. Tiger Woods playing the Masters again, his shirt as pink as the azaleas at Augusta National, would have been enough reason to celebrate Thursday. Veteran golf writer Brian Mull joins us to offer some insight on the significance of this edition of the Tiger comeback. Ukrainian leaders predicted there would be more gruesome discoveries in the days ahead after retreating Russian forces left behind crushed buildings, streets strewn with destroyed cars and mounting civilian casualties that drew condemnation from across the globe. Clayton Neville reports on that for us. And we'll talk about the fight to end the moratorium on Federal Student Loan payments with Emily Brooks, who's covering this story for The Hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO Sam Brooks and Membership and Youth Development Director Emily Brooks talk Summer Camp, the outdoor Pattee Pool, and an upcoming Memorial 5K on the WRAM Morning Show.

Today's program looks at U.S. determining Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine and Day 3 of the Supreme Court confirmation hearing. Interview with The Hill's Emily Brooks on House Republican issues conference in Florida (34). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WRAM "Community Hour" interview with Warren County YMCA membership directors Emily Brooks and Ben Davis, who preview upcoming activities including the "Share the Love" Event on Valentine's Day, Monday, Feb. 14. (Recorded Feb. 4, 2022)

WRAM "Community Hour" host Kelsey Crain interviews Warren County YMCA Youth and Membership Director Emily Brooks about upcoming programs and events. (Recorded Jan. 7, 2022)

A live audience interviews Emily Brooks of the Washington Examiner about House Republican infighting, Kevin McCarthy, and the future of the GOP.  Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live

Autumn is the perfect time to explore forests and woods and in this episode of Inside Out we explore three beautiful examples. Each is a recent addition to our network of hire locations offering an all terrain mobility scooter (Tramper) for hire opening access to these beautiful locations for visitors who may otherwise struggle. Our first visit takes us to Coed y Brenin in North Wales. This stunning location in the south of Snowdonia provides the perfect alternative to the honeypots further north in the National Park. I speak to Graeme Stringer from Natural Resources Wales who introduces me to its long standing appeal. Wyre Forest (operated by Forestry England) is another new partner but has such a significant historic importance that it also provides the name for the local council. I speak to Emily Brooks about her love for this Worcestershire forest. Between 25th and 31st October first time users of the Tramper hire can receive a free 2 week Tramper hire - pre booking is essential. Our final visit is to Cardinham Woods in a secluded spot beneath Bodmin Moor in Cornwall.  I discover the difference between a wood and a forest and why its a great place to visit year round. For more information on Countryside Mobility click hereWe'd love to hear how you are connecting with the countryside and getting outdoors. Connect and share your experiences with us at:Twitter: @CMSouthWestFacebook: @Countryside MobilitySupport the show (https://www.countrysidemobility.org/about/donate)

Representing Fargo and pinball lovers from across the region, Emily Brooks will be traveling to the Chicago area to attend one of the world's largest gathering of pinball fanatics - Pinball Expo. There, she has gathered a group of experts/enthusiasts and will be moderating a panel open to all attendees. Fargo has certainly put itself on the map as a haven for pinball players and we can thank Emily, her husband and her brother-in-law for helping establish our place in the "no-tilt" world of pinball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darling, your beliefs create your reality. It truly does! In this episode, we discuss the power of your beliefs together with magnificent Emily Brooks

Mrs. North Dakota International 2021 Emily Brooks joined us in studio as our guest cohost, we chatted about her platform, motherhood, her businesses and more! Check out our fun chat!

'Sheryl Sandberg was right: the single most important career decision a woman makes is her choice of life partner. Brooks ignites that conversation for a new generation.' JAMILA RIZVI on The First Move by Emily Brooks Emily Brooks, author of The First Move (a book about the awakening of the young dating feminist) puts her case for a woman working out her own wants and needs before taking a leap into the world of love, or, equally as I see it in the context of unpausing , into the world of work. Clever, inspiring, practical: Think before you leap. // Hosted by Judy Stewart // Produced by Leonie Marsh // Sound Engineers: Lana Kristensen and Jason Millhouse // Research Assistant: Claudia Cameron // Instagram: @_unpaused // Website: www.unpaused.net

Emily Brooks is a writer and editor. Formerly, she was the editor of Future Women, an organisation dedicated to the advancement of women. She was also an associate editor at The Huffington Post Australia and a journalist at The Australian Women's Weekly. Emily's work has appeared in Grazia, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Age, among other places. Ahead of the release of 'The First Move', Olivia and Sarah sat down with Emily to discuss her new book, 'passing the ball' of opportunity, questions around having success and finding love, and more. WARNING: occasional coarse language Books mentioned in this podcast: 'The First Move' by Emily Brooks: https://bit.ly/2ZpxnRB Hosts: Olivia Fricot & Sarah McDuling Guest: Emily Brooks Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Today's episode features the return of Emily & Bill Brooks! Topics of conversation include helping their kids adapt to distance learning during the coronavirus, the birds and the bees, making inappropriate jokes during prayer time, how oil prices are affecting Tesla purchases, the healing power of laughter, ordering an exorbitant amount of Planter's Cheez Balls, and so much more! For more episodes, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visit www.jjmeetsworld.com! Emily's previous appearance: www.jjmeetsworld.com/71-mother-of-the-year/ Bill's first appearance: www.jjmeetsworld.com/jj-meets-world-10-wizard-mode/ Bill's second appearance: www.jjmeetsworld.com/jj-meets-world-33-tesla-time/ Emily Brooks's website: www.taeamade.com Fargo Pinball website: www.fargopinball.com

It's the first episode!!!  This week I sat down with the lovely and hilarious Emily Brooks, founder of the worldwide gift card and stationery company Emily Brooks UK.  I really loved recording this episode, we chatted about so many different topics including losing your identity as a mum, having the courage to change your life and start a business, how colour can impact your life, how to use Instagram stories in an authentic way and what success means to Emily. What was particularly insightful was Emily's advice on writing and sending out cold pitches via email to potential stockists (this same info would also apply to pitching anything... articles, ideas, events, services). The book on motherhood and identity we mentioned was "lost in motherhood" by Grace Timothy. As mentioned at the end of the episode you can find Emily on Instagram @emilybrooksuk or www.emilybrooks.uk If you'd like to join over 650 other female founders who have put their names down on our waitlist (in a bid to sign up to our membership featuring 500+ self-identifying female in business and freelancers in 9+ countries) when we let in new members on the 1st October 2019... you can do so here www.thecovengirlgang.com Lastly, you can find us on Instagram @thecovengirlgang Enjoy the episode!

Today's guest is Emily Brooks of Taea Made, a company that creates unique artistic decor, oftentimes through upcycling older personal items into newer, lasting mementos. Topics of conversation include the foundations of teamwork in her marriage (to Bill Brooks, former JJMW guest), her passion for her job, and living life to the fullest! Help us keep the lights on by donating to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld

In this episode, we hear from Emily Brooks, who in partnership with her husband and her brother-in-law runs the Fargo Pinball Club in Fargo, ND. They host pinball tournaments and leagues and they are pretty up to speed with the world of pinball. Tune in as we discuss the pinball community, Stern Pinball distribution, and Zombie Yeti.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Krueger Construction http://www.kruegerbuilt.com/ Pinball Expo Chicago, IL https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pinball_Expo West Fargo Fireworks Display Pyrotechnics Guild International https://www.fargomoorhead.org/event/pyrotechnics-guild-international/ Zombi Yeti http://www.zombieyeti.com/ Elizabeth Gilbert interview with Marie Forleo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyUYa-BnjU8 To learn more about the Fargo Pinball Club, check out: https://www.fargopinball.com/ https://www.facebook.com/fargopinball/  

Emily Brooks is a Designer and Psychotherapist. Her greetings cards and paper goods are stocked online and in retailers across the UK, and she is the founder of The FIT Program, a Focused Identity Therapy course that helps people to uncover identity, combat fear and re-focus their future.EmilyWebsiteInstagramTwitterThe FIT ProgramWebsiteFacebookInstagramWork with NickyFollow @nickyraby

On this episode we talk to Bill and Emily Brooks of Fargo Pinball! We talk about current great practices like motion-sensor power misers and concoct new million dollar ideas like girl scout cookies in the vending machines. Hear about the private pinball club you wish you had and the hockey jersey you certainly could have. Also, Kayla and I Take Five. Maybe we should have a recurring pincast jazz corner. Pardon the mix and the audio mishap, and enjoy!

Who the heck are Liberty X?, a big fan of ITV2, and finding Karl Pilkington in the bushes! All in this weeks episode of Beg to Differ. Featuring special guest Emily Brooks from "The Baker and Brooks Show" on BurnFM! Check it out here - https://www.facebook.com/The-Baker-and-Brooks-Show-1061887317243854/