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EASY LISTENING DEP'T.: The New York Times would not allow itself to write a news headline asserting that the president is abusing his power, but it's perfectly happy to go fishing for a quote that will say that. In this case, the fishing line is still visible, as what Trevor Potter, the president of the Campaign Legal Center and a former Republican chairman of the Federal Election Commission says, specifically is, “and yes, this is an example of Trump publicly and improperly threatening,” etc. which points back to his having been asked by the reporter to affirm the proposition that Trump is abusing his power. So he got the quote, the quote goes in quotation marks, and the Times simply reports it, as a thing in the world that someone factually spoke. Please visit, read, and support INDIGNITY! https://www.indignity.net/

Join a can't-miss discussion with American Bar Association (ABA) President William R. “Bill” Bay to hear the latest on how America's lawyers are responding to Trump administration actions—government moves they say threaten to dismantle constitutionally protected rights to equal justice and the rule of law. Critics say there are many reasons to be afraid; as President Trump attempts to cow law firms via targeted executive orders, legal residents have found themselves detained and deported without due process, and Justice Department investigations have been nixed for political reasons, can lawyers, the courts and citizens rebuff these threats to the legal underpinning of democracy? Bay, a partner with the St. Louis office of national law firm Thompson Coburn LLP, is president of the American Bar Association, the world's largest voluntary association of lawyers, judges and other legal professionals. He will be in conversation with Ann Ravel, the former chair of the Federal Election Commission, and former chair of the California Fair Political Practices Commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Facts About PACs, hosts Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar welcome Mark Renaud from Wiley Law to discuss recent developments at the Federal Election Commission. Mark breaks down the current FEC membership crisis, with only three commissioners remaining and no quorum to issue advisory opinions or move on enforcement cases. Despite this deadlock, he emphasizes that PAC professionals must maintain compliance with reporting requirements. The conversation covers President Trump's executive orders on election integrity, recent enforcement cases with significant penalties, and consideration of the future of the FEC. This episode provides essential insights for PAC professionals navigating the current regulatory landscape, complete with PAC trivia about the FEC's unique bipartisan structure. Episode Sponsor: Chain Bridge Bankhttps://www.chainbridgebank.com/

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOWThe world appears to have gone mad with escalating tensions between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, while Trump continues dismantling democratic institutions and blaming others for economic problems. Our resistance to these troubling developments must remain strong as we navigate increasingly dangerous geopolitical tensions and domestic threats to democracy.• Pakistan claims to have intelligence that India will strike within 36 hours following a tourist massacre in Kashmir• Nuclear-armed rivals have already fought three wars over Kashmir, with fears of another major conflict looming• Trump dismisses tariff concerns saying "maybe children will have two dolls instead of 30" as retailers warn of disruptions• Federal Election Commission loses enforcement powers through commissioner resignations and Trump's firing of Weintraub• 90-year-old Barbie Keel provides inspiration by…Without your comments, feedback and engagement, I am just sitting in a room talking to myself and feeling lonely. Email me, call me, or find me on Blue Sky and keep the conversation going.AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

Donald Trump took office as president on January 20, 2025, having already served one term. Immediately, however, he made clear his second term would be even more unpredictable than his first. He put one of the world's richest men — and his biggest campaign donor — in charge of a shadowy new entity with seemingly unfettered access to government data. Trump also blitzed the system with a barrage of executive orders, which have seemingly upended the government. He has done everything from threatening judges and lawyers to attacking the very concept of birthright citizenship, while Congress has remained largely on the sidelines.In short, Trump has moved aggressively against many of the checks and balances that American democracy has built in. As he works to consolidate power for the executive branch, other players have stepped up to challenge the president's moves — Campaign Legal Center among them. In this special episode of Democracy Decoded, our host Simone Leeper speaks with Trevor Potter, the president and founder of Campaign Legal Center, and Adav Noti, the executive director of Campaign Legal Center, to discuss what they've seen and what they're doing during this unprecedented moment.Host and Guests:Simone Leeper litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases at Campaign Legal Center, challenging gerrymanders and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy. Prior to arriving at CLC, Simone was a law clerk in the office of Senator Ed Markey and at the Library of Congress, Office of General Counsel. She received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2016.Trevor Potter is President at Campaign Legal Center. A Republican former Chairman of the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Trevor was general counsel to John McCain's 2000 and 2008 presidential campaigns and an adviser to the drafters of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law. To many, he is perhaps best known for his recurring appearances on The Colbert Report as the lawyer for Stephen Colbert's super PAC, Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow, during the 2012 election, a program that won a Peabody Award for excellence in reporting on money in politics. The American Bar Association Journal has described Trevor as “hands-down one of the top lawyers in the country on the delicate intersection of politics, law and money.” He has provided testimony and written statements to Congress on federal election proposals, campaign finance regulation and, recently, the effects of the January 6th attack on our democracy. During the 2020 election season, Trevor was named to the cross-partisan National Task Force on Election Crises.Adav Noti is Executive Director at Campaign Legal Center. He has conducted dozens of constitutional cases in trial and appellate courts and the United States Supreme Court. He also advises Members of Congress and other policymakers on advancing democracy through legislation. Prior to joining CLC, Adav served for more than 10 years in nonpartisan leadership capacities within the Office of General Counsel of the Federal Election Commission, and he served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. Adav regularly provides expert analysis for television, radio, and print journalism. He has appeared on broadcasts such as The Rachel Maddow Show, Anderson Cooper 360, PBS NewsHour, and National Public Radio's Morning Edition, and he is regularly cited in publications nationwide, including the New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Politico, Slate, and Reuters.Links:The Trump Administration's (Second) 100 Days: What You Need to Know – Campaign Legal CenterIt's almost Inauguration Day. Will there be any checks on Trump's power? – The Hill op-ed by Trevor PotterBad Signs for Democracy as First 100 Days Begins – CLC newsletter, From the Desk of Trevor PotterOn the Question of Crisis – CLC newsletter, From the Desk of Trevor PotterAbout CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization which advances democracy through law at the federal, state and local levels, fighting for every American's right to responsive government and a fair opportunity to participate in and affect the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for April 29, 2025The Federal Election Commission is Reportedly Now Out of Commission with the Departure of Another Member.  It's Unlikely to Get Fixed Soon.As if the Federal Election Commission didn't have enough problems, another member has reportedly chosen not to continue when his term runs out April 30th.  That leaves the normally six-member commission with three, and unable to conduct business.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Federal Election Commission - Leadership and Structure Brennan Center for Justice - Enforcement & the FECNOTUS - The Federal Election Commission Is Facing a De Facto ShutdownCongressional Research Service - Federal Election Commission: Membership and Policymaking Quorum, In Brief The Hill - Trump-appointed FEC commissioner to resign on inauguration Brennan Center for Justice - Trump Targets Independent Campaign Finance Watchdog in Latest Ouster End Citizens United - End Citizens United Files FEC Complaint Against Trump Campaign and X Over Illegal Corporate Contribution Groups Taking Action:IssueOne, Campaign Legal Center, Public Citizen, CREWRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #FEC #FederalElectionsCommission #ShutDown #DonaldTrump

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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for April 23, 202561 Individual and Corporate Donors Gave $1M or More to Trump's Inaugural.  Where did the $239M Go?  We'll Likely Never KnowA parade of well-known brands and CEOs lavished a post-election tribute of $239 million dollars to the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee,  according to a new filing with the Federal Election Commission.  What was it used for?  Voters will likely never know.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - What are the Rules as to How Contributions to Inaugural Committee Funds Are Spent?  There Aren't Any.Federal Election Commission - Schedule 13-A Summary for the Trump-Vance Inaugural CommitteeTrump-Vance Inaugural Committee (via FEC) - Submitted RecordsFederal Election Commission - Itemized DonationsOpen Secrets - Warren Stephens donations in the 2023-24 Election Cycle Yahoo Finance - Chicken, crypto, and Nvidia: The companies that helped Trump's inauguration shatter fundraising recordsCNBC - Apple regains $3 trillion market cap after Trump exempts tariffs on iPhonesGroups Taking Action:Common Cause, Public Citizen,  C.R.E.W., Congresswoman Mary Gay ScanlonPlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #DonaldTrump #InauguralFund #MoneyinPolitics #Corruption

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Sen. Bernie Sanders the longtime progressive champion, hauled in $11.5 million in the January-March first quarter of 2025 fundraising, according to Federal Election Commission filings this week. April 16th 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ | Website | Facebook | Podcast | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Update: On Friday, March 28th, 2025, the White House confirmed that President Donald Trump has pardoned Trevor Milton, founder of the electric vehicle startup Nikola. Milton, who was sentenced to four years in prison for overstating his company's technology, could now avoid paying hundreds of millions in restitution to defrauded investors due to the pardon. According to the Federal Election Commission, Milton and his wife donated more than $1.8 million to a Trump re-election campaign fund less than a month before the November election. Original Episode Description: Serial entrepreneur Trevor Milton founds the electric vehicle company Nikola, which suggests it will be the next Tesla, but for long-haul trucks. (Original airdate 10/04/2022)

The Federal Election Commission is continuing to issue rulings, functioning with just four remaining members, despite a dispute over President Donald Trump's unprecedented firing of longtime Democratic member Ellen Weintraub that Democratic senators say is illegal. Forbes staff writer Zach Everson joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A viral video online shows a woman being asked to leave the Chatterbox Jazz Club on Mass Avenue for being a Trump supporter. This year's men's March Madness will feature only one school from Indiana. The Federal Election Commission recently fined a U.S. Representative from Indiana's Fourth Congressional District for a campaign finance violation. Former State Senator Karen Tallian is the new chair of the Indiana Democratic Party. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Monday, March 3rd, 2025Today, Trump and Vance capitulate to Russia during the Zelensky visit as Marco Rubio sinks into the couch; the Democratic Party has sued the trump administration for his attempt to control independent watchdog agencies; Republicans are terrified of crossing Trump and Musk; a federal judge has barred the administration from issuing executive orders barring gender affirming care for transgender minors; ProPublica outlines all the lifesaving USAID programs Trump is cancelling; FAA officials have been ordered to find funding for Musk's Starlink; Texas introduces a bill that bans gender affirming care for all ages; Judge Amy Berman Jackson issues a preliminary injunction against the firing of Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You AG1New subscribers, go to drinkAG1.com/dailybeans to get a FREE $76 Welcome Kit, bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box when you sign up.Thank You DeleteMeJoindeleteme.com/dailybeans code dailybeans for 20% off.Stories:Texas Bill Seeks to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for All Ages | TransVitaeFebruary 28, 2025 - by Heather Cox RichardsonRepublicans terrified of crossing Trump due to physical threats, Democrat says - Robert Tait | The GuardianFAA OFFICIALS ORDERED STAFF TO FIND FUNDING FOR ELON MUSK'S STARLINK - Andrew Perez, Asawin SuebsaengDemocrats Sue Trump Over Attempt to Control Independent Election Agency - Jacob Knutson | Democracy DocketThe Trump Administration Said These Aid Programs Saved Lives. It Canceled Them Anyway. - Anna Maria Barry-Jester and Brett Murphy |  ProPublicaGood Trouble:Trump Education Department Opens Snitch Line Against DiversityEndDEI Submission Form | ed.govFrom The Good NewsFederal Register :: Removal of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing RegulationsIndivisible.orgPrinciples FirstReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

In 2010, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission case that corporations (and, by extension, unions and other groups) may make unlimited expenditures on messages encouraging votes for or against specific candidates, so long as they're not coordinated with candidates or parties. This gave birth to Super PACs and a foray of oligarchs in the US democratic process. The first group of oligarchs though, influenced US democracy in the late 19th Century during the gilded era. With the Tech oligarchs at the helm in 2025, lot more is at stake than just election influence.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Trump and his lackeys are gutting federal agencies, stripping longtime civil servants of their security clearances and firing government officials who have served both parties, including trying to get rid of the commissioner of the Federal Election Commission. The commissioner, Ellen Weintraub, discusses why it's illegal. Plus, Rep. Ro Khanna talks about Trump's second-hand man, Elon Musk and his relationship with the billionaire.

President Donald Trump has fired dozens of government officials since he took office. The latest is the chair of the Federal Election Commission. But is any of this legal? We'll get into it. Plus: A “Make Me Smart” alum shares the trauma of losing his home in the Los Angeles fires. Finally, we'll wrap with a dose of uplifting news (thanks to you!) and a round of our favorite game, Half Full/Half Empty! Here's everything we talked about today: “Democratic FEC Chair Ellen Weintraub says Trump fired her. She says it’s not  legal.” from CBS News “Trump Illegally Attempts to Fire Federal Election Commission Chair Ellen Weintraub” from Campaign Legal Center “How to Watch All the 2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films” by Town & Country magazine “2025 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!” by Erin in the Morning “The Trauma of Losing Your Home in the Eaton Fire” from The New York Times “A Los Angeles-area developer gives advice on rebuilding after the fires” from Marketplace Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

President Donald Trump has fired dozens of government officials since he took office. The latest is the chair of the Federal Election Commission. But is any of this legal? We'll get into it. Plus: A “Make Me Smart” alum shares the trauma of losing his home in the Los Angeles fires. Finally, we'll wrap with a dose of uplifting news (thanks to you!) and a round of our favorite game, Half Full/Half Empty! Here's everything we talked about today: “Democratic FEC Chair Ellen Weintraub says Trump fired her. She says it’s not  legal.” from CBS News “Trump Illegally Attempts to Fire Federal Election Commission Chair Ellen Weintraub” from Campaign Legal Center “How to Watch All the 2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films” by Town & Country magazine “2025 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!” by Erin in the Morning “The Trauma of Losing Your Home in the Eaton Fire” from The New York Times “A Los Angeles-area developer gives advice on rebuilding after the fires” from Marketplace Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

To no one's surprise, the excuses the Trump White House is issuing for Elon Musk's attacks on USAID are not true. Eleven of the 12 offered are just flat lies or inaccurate. The twelfth is just dumb. Meanwhile, Trump continues to insist on the dumbest possible reading of everything, including his claim that USAID subsidized Politico. Which, duh. Although maybe Politico thought they could get subsidized by the Trump “administration” if they licked his boots enough. Nope! Not only that, but Trump now thinks he's ordered the government-wide cancellation of all media contracts. Probably not the best one, though. If it's not a White Guy, it's DEI!™ NSA papers over, then re-reveals its “Hall of Honor” exhibits. Overzealous enforcement, or malicious compliance? Anyway, you'll never believe it, but Elon's Lost Boys were lying about their access. Oh, and they're racists. Oh, and Little Marco was lying about a fake freebie deal with Panama, too. Oh, and Elon's been falling for Russian fake videos again. Who benefits when USAID leaves the field? The other team(s). (Though Elon might actually be on those teams.) Who loses? The people Trump says he's “protecting” from “anti-Christian bias.” Of course, he also thinks he's protecting against anti-Jewish bias, too. Did the Trump “administration” learn its lesson from Colombia, about treating deportees with minimum basic standards of dignity? Well, you heard me say it was Trump, right? Pop quiz! Who is the Archivist of the United States? Pop quiz! Who is the chair of the Federal Election Commission? Google is your friend co-conspirator.

If you think the tax code is complicated, try checking out campaign finance laws. They're administered by the Federal Election Commission. Late last year, the FEC submitted a long list of legislative proposals for the 119th Congress to take up. Here with a summary, the commission chair, Ellen Weintraub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you think the tax code is complicated, try checking out campaign finance laws. They're administered by the Federal Election Commission. Late last year, the FEC submitted a long list of legislative proposals for the 119th Congress to take up. Here with a summary, the commission chair, Ellen Weintraub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comBitcoin to $200,000k anyone? Sterling to crash? The US dollar to 20 year highs? As for silver …OK, folks. It's predictions time.As ever, the eternal conflict applies: the more outlandish the prediction, the more entertaining it is to read about - but the less likely it is to actually happen.On these pages, we attempt to strike a balance.Here are 15 things to look out for in 2025.1. The long overdue correction in the UK housing market finally begins.“Record Boxing Day bounce,” says Rightmove. Read beyond the headline and you get this: “Our data shows a 26% increase in the number of new properties listed for sale compared to Boxing Day 2023, which previously held the record.” They're trying to spin more sellers.More sellers means more supply.Meanwhile… houses are overpriced. The economy is not booming, so people have less money. Labour's higher taxes also mean buyers have less capital to spend. Higher mortgage rates mean there is less money to borrow, and, thus, less newly created money to come into the market and prop up prices. The rich are not coming to Britain - they are leaving, if they haven't already left.More supply of houses, but less money to buy them with.Meanwhile, stamp duty is a massive deterrent to buyers. Never mind people choosing not to move because of it, anyone buying a second or third home - they're as good as gone: who is going to pay 5% stamp duty for a second or third home? Not many people, I wouldn't have thought. More supply, less money, fewer buyers.Then there is the general perception of the economy. Psychologically, people are not feeling rich, nor are they bullish about the economy, meaning fewer people will take the plunge.What about investment from overseas?See my earlier comment about stamp duty. The cost of buying drives away investment.Moreover, the UK is not currently well looked upon. Rich Americans, for example (normally a good source of buyers), are not going to pile in given, one, the costs of buying and, two, how the UK is currently perceived over there.Then Labour are going to loosen planning laws and build a whole load more houses - well, they say they are - meaning even more supply.As if that wasn't enough, 2026 is the year the 18-year-cycle in property turns down. If houses don't turn down this year, I'll declare this market permanently immune.2. Keir Starmer survivesHis premiership is already looking dicey. It's one crisis after another, and it's difficult to see how he survives, especially with all the rape gang stuff.However, I think short-term PMs became a bit normalised in the Cameron-May-Johnson-Truss-Sunak era. Cameron went because of Brexit. May went for the same reason. Johnson got his landslide, handed to him by Farage, but then Covid came along, and Johnson, under a lot of pressure from the Left, got the shove from Tory MPs with whom he was never particularly popular anyway, worried about their seats. Not having been elected, Truss and Sunak were toast before they even started.None of that applies to Starmer. I admit he is looking shaky, particularly under this extraordinary pressure from Elon Musk. But I still think it's too early for Labour MPs, worrying about their seats, to give him the shove, and it's normal for a PM to last the full term - what happened under the Idiots Tories was not normal - so somehow Starmer survives the year.3. Gold hits $3,000.I'm not wildly bullish about gold at the moment, at least in US dollar terms, though I still think it is absolutely essential you own some. One, because at some point the China gold story is going to hit the mainstream, and suddenly there will be a scramble for gold. It probably won't be this year, but you never know, and gold is one particular lifeboat you want to have ready in advance. Second, if you are in the UK, I think sterling has problems - more on this in a moment - and your wealth is much better stored in shiny yellow metal than it is in British government digital stuff. (You would normally say British government paper, but it isn't paper anymore).On which note, if you are buying gold to protect yourself in these uncertain times, I recommend The Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. More here.And If you haven't already, take a look at my buddy Charlie Morris's monthly gold report, Atlas Pulse. It is, in my view, the best gold newsletter out there, and, best of all, it's free. Sign up here.$3,000 - landmark number though it is - is only 12.5% higher than where we are. We could easily see that by June.4. Microstrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) becomes a top 100 company by market cap. Currently, Deutsche Telecom (market cap US$145 bn) is 100th. Microstrategy is $85 billion at time of writing. It joins the elite. What a pick this has been for readers.5. Bitcoin … I was in Miami on New Year's Eve at Michael Saylor's - strictly on reconnaissance, of course - and one thing I learned there was that roughly half of corporate donations during the 2024 Presidential Election - $245m according to the Federal Election Commission - came from the crypto industry. Coinbase alone contributed $75 million. I'm a beneficiary, so I'm not complaining, but, really, you have to say, buying such favour is more than a little dodgy, even if that is how the world works and has almost always worked.But it means the likelihood of the Republicans delivering on their pledge for a strategic bitcoin reserve is likely. The US isn't going to buy a million coins straight away, but it may well buy 3-400,000 in year one. That sends bitcoin a lot higher.The prediction?

Tonight at 8:30 pm CST, on the Flyover Conservatives show we are tackling the most important things going on RIGHT NOW from a Conservative Christian perspective!  Tonight at 8:30 pm CST, on the Flyover Conservatives show we are tackling the most important things going on RIGHT NOW from a Conservative Christian perspective!  TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONSERVATIVES SHOWS - https://flyover.live/show/flyoverTO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONSERVATIVES SHOWS - https://flyover.live/show/flyoverTO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.flyover.liveTO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.flyover.liveTo Schedule A Time To Talk To Dr. Dr. Kirk Elliott Go To To Schedule A Time To Talk To Dr. Dr. Kirk Elliott Go To ▶ https://flyovergold.com▶ https://flyovergold.comOr Call 720-605-3900 Or Call 720-605-3900 Trey TrainorTrey TrainorTWITTER: www.x.com/txelectionlaw TWITTER: www.x.com/txelectionlawwww.x.com/txelectionlaw James E. “Trey” Trainor III, a nationally recognized expert in election law, was nominated by President Donald J. Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the Federal Election Commission in May 2020. With over two decades of experience in election law, campaign finance, and ethics, Trey has served as General Counsel to the Texas Secretary of State, advised two presidential campaigns, and represented the Texas Republican Party. Before his FEC appointment, he practiced law as a partner at Akerman LLP and ran his own successful private firm. A proud Texas A&M graduate and Corps of Cadets member, Trey also served honorably in the U.S. Army Reserves and earned his law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law. Known for his commitment to constitutional principles and electoral integrity, Trey Trainor continues to be a respected authority in safeguarding America's democratic process.James E. “Trey” Trainor III, a nationally recognized expert in election law, was nominated by President Donald J. Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the Federal Election Commission in May 2020. With over two decades of experience in election law, campaign finance, and ethics, Trey has served as General Counsel to the Texas Secretary of State, advised two presidential campaigns, and represented the Texas Republican Party. Before his FEC appointment, he praSend us a message... we can't reply, but we read them all!Support the show► ReAwaken America- text the word FLYOVER to 918-851-0102 (Message and data rates may apply. Terms/privacy: 40509-info.com) ► Kirk Elliott PHD - http://FlyoverGold.com ► My Pillow - https://MyPillow.com/Flyover ► ALL LINKS: https://sociatap.com/FlyoverConservatives

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated a proceeding that proposes to require radio and TV broadcasters as well as cable and direct broadcast satellite (DBS) operators to include a disclaimer on all political advertisements that contain content generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The requirement would apply to both candidate and issue ads. The broadcasters of the ads also would be required to include a notice in their online political files disclosing the ad’s use of AI. The FCC’s rulemaking raises serious questions regarding the agency’s statutory authority to adopt the proposed rule and whether the Federal Election Commission has sole authority to administer federal election laws so that the FCC proposal is preempted. Moreover, as a matter of policy, objections have been raised regarding the FCC’s proposal. With the election just weeks away, a panel composed of notable experts will discuss and debate the FCC’s proposal.Featuring: Brendan Carr, FCC CommissionerChris Lewis, President, Public KnowledgeProf. Bradley Smith, Former FEC Chairman; Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault Professor of Law, Capital University Law SchoolModerator: Randolph May, President, Free State Foundation

Hans Anatol von Spakovsky is an American attorney and a former member of the Federal Election Commission. He is the manager of The Heritage Foundation's Election Law Reform Initiative and a senior legal fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, and he joined Bob to talk about the Hunter Biden pardon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has filed to run for reelection in 2026, according to the Federal Election Commission. Pelosi, whose district covers San Francisco, has been in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1987. She was speaker of the House twice: from 2007 to 2011 and from 2019 to 2023. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former presidential rival North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Department of the Interior. It's a critical position in Trump's plan to change American energy policy. The Interior Department was created to protect and manage the United States' natural resources and cultural heritage. The Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Parks Service, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs all fall under its umbrella. A newly introduced House bill would strip away the Chinese Communist Party's preferred trade status. The new tariffs would go to supporting U.S. farmers and manufacturers, with the aim of preventing the regime from continuing to grow its economic edge using unfair trade practices. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: It's Election Day! Any questions? Hit https://govotetexas.org/. Our endorsed candidates: https://progresstexas.org/blog/progress-texas-november-general-election-endorsement-list While our early voting totals are technically down from 2020, that year was unusual due to extended early voting and massive mail-in voting due to the pandemic: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/11/04/texas-early-voting-turnout-rate-down/ ...Still, more people have voted early in Texas in 2024 than voted in the entire 2016 election - unfortunately, so far, Democrats appear to be underperforming: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/analyzing-early-voting-data-low-voter-turnout-before-election-day/ ...Things to watch tonight and this week: Trump's likely winning margin in Texas, the Allred/Cruz margin, competitive South Texas races, candidates hand-picked by Abbott for private school vouchers, and the court races: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/11/05/texas-election-day-trump-harris-allred-cruz-congress-legislature/ ...Conflict is hot over whether or not to allow federal monitors to watch the process in Texas, as they have for years: https://www.khou.com/article/news/politics/elections/texas-federal-election-monitors/285-ea3d242b-1953-4ddd-a16c-44e06201239c ...Ken Paxton has filed a last-second lawsuit to keep them out: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/ken-paxton-election-monitors-doj-19887480.php ...While sending out his own phalanx of poll watchers, which he calls his "Election Day Rapid Response Legal Team": https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4970979-texas-attorney-general-paxton-election-rapid-response/ ...The Ted Cruz re-election campaign has been flagged by the Federal Election Commission for over $1 million in potential illegal contributions: https://www.sacurrent.com/news/feds-demand-ted-cruzs-campaign-explain-1-million-in-potentially-illegal-donations-35984664 ...Dallas voters: don't forget to vote NO on Props S, T, and U: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/results-2024-dallas-hero-amendments-texas/ Our annual holiday fundraising parties approach! We'll be gathering both in Dallas and Austin this December, and there are sponsorship opportunities available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2024⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ See Progress Texas' analysis of Project 2025, and what it will mean for Texas should it be enacted: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/blog/project-2025-vs-progress-2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...And a complete guide to Project 2025 from Media Matters: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mediamatters.org/heritage-foundation/guide-project-2025-extreme-right-wing-agenda-next-republican-administration⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The Federal Election Commission faced a big question this election cycle: Should political candidates be banned from making AI-generated deepfakes of their opponents? POLITICO Tech host Steven Overly attended the GovAI Summit this week for a live interview with Democratic FEC Commissioner Shana Broussard to discuss the agency's recent decision, as well as AI disclaimers, social media influencers and the Elon Musk “smell test.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As political parties, candidates, and the increasingly relevant party-aligned but technically independent activist groups that have come to dominate the post-McCain-Feingold world work to draw Americans out to the polls, new innovations have raised the hackles of observers and left citizens asking, “Can they actually do that?” Joining us to make sense of some of the more prominent innovations is Brad Smith, former Chair of the Federal Election Commission, professor of law at Ohio's Capital University, and chairman of the Institute for Free Speech.Links: Institute for Free SpeechThe new dark money: How influencers get paid big bucks to court your voteElon Musk case over $1 million voter giveaway moved to federal courtFollow us on our socials: Twitter: @capitalresearchInstagram: @capitalresearchcenterFacebook: www.facebook.com/capitalresearchcenterYouTube: @capitalresearchcenter

In 2018, Liuba Grechen Shirley launched a historic congressional campaign to represent New York's 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives—all while raising two young children under six-years-old. As her demanding campaign schedule clashed with limited access to affordable childcare, Liuba quickly realized the whole thing was untenable. So, six months into her campaign, Liuba petitioned the Federal Election Commission, making history as the first woman to receive federal approval to spend campaign funds for childcare. This experience inspired her to launch the Vote Mama Foundation, dedicated to empowering mothers to run for office. In this episode, Liuba discusses the importance of having pro-choice moms elected to office, the double standard that women candidates face, and how electing moms, up and down the ballot, benefits everyone. This episode was made possible with a grant from the MacArthur Foundation through URL Media. In this Episode Vote Mama Candidates Vote Mama PAC Vote Mama Research Giving Circles Climate Power 2024 Election Listen to All Electorette Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4 Also, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. And please spread the word by telling your friends, family, and colleagues about The Electorette! WANT MORE ELECTORETTE? Follow the Electorette on social media. Electorette Facebook Electorette Instagram Electorette Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After ugly comments about Latinos at a Trump rally over the weekend, the spotlight is on that demographic’s changing voting patterns and role in key swing states. House Democrats are suing the Federal Election Commission over campaign ads by Republicans they say are exploiting a legal loophole. And the City of Santa Ana will decide if noncitizens can vote in local elections. Governor Gavin Newsom wants to bring film and TV production back to California by expanding the state’s tax credit program. Could it reverse Hollywood’s fortune?   The album “Quiet in a World Full of Noise” is an orchestral blend of intimate piano ballads and raw songwriting. Many tracks emerged out of personal loss and pain.

Hans von Spakovsky is a former member of the Federal Election Commission and a senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation. He is also the head of the think tank's Election Law Reform Initiative. He has been looking at election integrity issues for years.In this episode, he breaks down what he sees as key vulnerabilities in the U.S. election system, from ballot harvesting to outdated voter rolls to lack of citizen verification processes.“The biggest problem across the country is that we have an honor system for registering, so states are not doing anything to verify that you actually are a U.S. citizen,” he says.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Today, the Labour party have denied interfering with the US election after the Trump campaign filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission in Washington. Adam is joined by Justin Webb, Americast host, and Nick Watt, Newsnight political editor, to discuss the allegations made by the Trump campaign of "blatant foreign interference" and Labour's response. They discuss previous examples of Brits getting involved in US elections - and how it tends to go down with voters. And, Adam and Marianna speak to American voters about how they're voting and what their experience of the 2024 election campaign has been. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Gemma Roper and Anna Harris. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

This Day in Legal History: Robert Bork Nomination RejectedOn October 23, 1987, the U.S. Senate rejected President Ronald Reagan's nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court by a vote of 42-58. This rejection was a pivotal moment in U.S. legal and political history, marking one of the most contentious Supreme Court nomination battles. Bork, a former solicitor general and judge on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, was known for his strict originalist interpretation of the Constitution, which raised concerns about how his judicial philosophy might affect rulings on civil rights, privacy, and women's rights.Bork's nomination ignited intense public opposition, particularly from civil rights organizations, women's rights groups, and liberal advocacy organizations. These groups feared that his conservative views on issues like abortion, affirmative action, and privacy rights would roll back decades of legal progress. His academic writings and controversial role in the Saturday Night Massacre during the Watergate scandal, when he followed President Nixon's orders to fire the special prosecutor investigating the case, further fueled opposition.The Senate's rejection of Bork is widely seen as a turning point in the politicization of Supreme Court nominations, where ideology became a key battleground. The term “borking” was coined to describe the aggressive campaigning and lobbying used to derail a judicial nomination. This event reshaped how future judicial nominations would be approached, with increased scrutiny on nominees' legal philosophies and the political stakes of Supreme Court appointments.Elon Musk's $1 million election giveaway has sparked debate over whether it violates federal laws prohibiting payment to register or vote. The giveaway, which selects daily winners from those who sign Musk's petition supporting the First and Second Amendments, targets key battleground states ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Legal experts are split on its legality. Some argue that it could be viewed as indirectly incentivizing voter registration, particularly since participants must be registered voters in specific states. Critics, including Pennsylvania's Governor Josh Shapiro, are calling for investigations, citing concerns about potential violations. Others, like former Federal Election Commission chair Brad Smith, believe Musk is not violating the law because signing the petition isn't directly tied to registering to vote. The controversy centers on whether Musk's actions are a clever mobilization tactic or a breach of election law.Elon Musk's $1 million election giveaway tests limits of election law | ReutersCarrier Global has agreed to a $730 million settlement related to PFAS contamination claims against its bankrupt fire protection unit, Kidde-Fenwal. The settlement will resolve lawsuits over toxic chemicals, known as PFAS or "forever chemicals," found in Kidde-Fenwal's firefighting foam products, which allegedly polluted water and soil near U.S. airports and military bases. The settlement allocates $540 million to Kidde-Fenwal and $190 million to the plaintiffs. Carrier will fund $615 million over five years and use $115 million from the sale of Kidde-Fenwal's assets. Additionally, Carrier expects up to $2.4 billion in insurance payouts to cover costs. Kidde-Fenwal filed for bankruptcy in May 2023 amid over 4,400 PFAS-related lawsuits. This settlement follows other major PFAS agreements, such as 3M's $10.3 billion and DuPont's $1.19 billion settlements.Carrier reaches $730 mln settlement over fire protection unit PFAS claims | ReutersRupert Murdoch's Dow Jones and the New York Post have filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, accusing the startup of illegally copying their copyrighted content to generate AI-based responses. The lawsuit highlights a broader conflict between publishers and tech companies over the unauthorized use of copyrighted material for AI training and content generation. Perplexity, which competes in the search engine market, provides AI-generated summaries from various sources, including material from Dow Jones and the New York Post. The lawsuit claims that Perplexity's system reproduces content verbatim without permission, constituting copyright infringement. Dow Jones and the *New York Post* seek to stop Perplexity from using their content and demand the destruction of databases built using their work. Despite attempts to negotiate a licensing deal, Perplexity did not respond. The case reflects growing tensions between media organizations and AI companies, as publishers push for compensation for the use of their content.Murdoch's Dow Jones, New York Post sue Perplexity AI for 'illegal' copying of content | ReutersA Michigan judge rejected a Republican effort to restrict overseas voting in the state. The Republican National Committee (RNC) had filed a lawsuit claiming Michigan's election laws improperly allowed U.S. citizens living abroad, who had never resided in the state but had relatives there, to vote. Judge Sima Patel ruled that the challenged language in the law aligns with federal and state regulations. According to Michigan law, U.S. citizens who have never lived in the U.S. can vote in Michigan if a parent, guardian, or spouse last resided there, as long as they haven't registered in another state. The RNC did not immediately respond to the decision.Judge rejects Republican move to restrict overseas voting in Michigan | ReutersIn my column for Bloomberg this week I argued for the need to establish a uniform state sales tax system to alleviate the burdens on small businesses and remote sellers. The current fragmented system, with over 13,000 tax jurisdictions, creates significant compliance challenges. Since the Supreme Court's South Dakota v. Wayfair decision in 2018, remote sellers are now required to navigate a complex patchwork of tax rules across states, which hampers interstate commerce. A proposal by Senator Maggie Hassan to standardize sales tax policies has drawn opposition from states concerned about losing autonomy, but the economic harm caused by the status quo warrants congressional intervention. Small businesses are disproportionately affected, as they are often required to track taxes across multiple states, increasing administrative costs. A federal solution, like Hassan's proposal, could simplify this with exemptions for small sellers and protections for good-faith tax collection errors. Offering federal incentives for states to modernize their tax systems could help ease the transition. By building on existing frameworks, such as the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement, a collaborative approach can balance state sovereignty with the need for a more consistent tax system that supports commerce.We Need a Uniform State Sales Tax System That Supports Commerce This is a public episode. 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2024 is the first presidential election with AI in play, and currently, there are few regulations about the use of AI in politics. Last month, the Federal Election Commission decided not to impose new rules on the tech ahead of the election. That means it's fair game and it's being used as such.In August, former president Donald Trump posted a picture of an AI generated image of Taylor Swift endorsing him. It led to a response from the pop mega star. In July, Elon Musk shared a video on X that cloned Vice President Kamala Harris' voice saying things she never said.Beyond the memes, U.S. intelligence officials say Russia and Iran are using the technology to influence our election. OpenAI, the company behind tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E, noticed these efforts as well.We discuss how AI will affect this election, and elections going forward.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Only 15 days separates us from election day ... as early voting continues across the country. In swing state Pennsylvania alone, over 1-million people have already voted! Thanks for counting down with us on Countdown 2024 ... on today's show: We'll talk with the vice chair of the Federal Election Commission about what will easily be the most expensive election cycle in this country's history. And we'll hear from the Democratic challenger hoping to knock Republican Mike Garcia out of his Congressional seat ... and aiming to knock the GOP out of power in the House.

This election is set to be the most expensive ever. On this week's On the Media, what does a billion dollars in campaign funds actually buy? Plus, Democrats condemned dark money for years. Now they embrace it.[01:00] Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger explore why Donald Trump came to be so reliant on his billionaire donors. Plus, Andrew Perez of Rolling Stone details Trump's history of promising his benefactors big favors. And Bloomberg reporter Annie Massa breaks down the relationship between Trump and megadonor Jeff Yass.[09:48] Host Micah Loewinger speaks with Kenneth Vogel, who covers money, influence, and politics at the New York Times, about the rise of the dark money political infrastructure following the 2010 Supreme Court decision Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.[24:53] Host Micah Loewinger sits down with Helen Santoro, money and politics reporter at The Lever, about Kamala Harris' robust political history as a proponent of dark money reform, and her recent about-face.[38:16] Host Brooke Gladstone talks with Steven Sprick Schuster, professor of economics at Middle Tennessee State University, to discuss if raising more money actually helps you win an election.Further reading / listening:“Republicans Tell Trump That Elon Musk's Super PAC Is Blowing It,” by Asawin Suebsaeng, Miles Klee, and Andrew Perez“How Jeff Yass Became One of the Most Influential Billionaires in the 2024 Election,” by Annie Massa“Democrats Decried Dark Money. Then They Won With It in 2020,” by Kenneth Vogel and Shane Goldmacher“Harris' Turn To The Dark (Money) Side,” by Helen Santoro“Does Campaign Spending Affect Election Outcomes? New Evidence from Transaction-Level Disbursement Data,” by Steven Sprick Schuster On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

When New Hampshire voters picked up the phone earlier this year and heard what sounded like the voice of President Joe Biden asking them not to vote in that state's primary election, the stage was set for an unprecedented election year. The call was a deepfake — and the first major instance of artificial intelligence being used in the 2024 election. With the rise of AI tools that can credibly synthesize voices, images and videos, how are voters supposed to determine what they can trust as they prepare to cast their votes?To find out how lawmakers and civil society are pushing back against harmful false narratives and content, we talked with experts engaging the problem on several fronts. Stephen Richer, an elected Republican in Phoenix, posts on X (formerly Twitter) to engage misinformation head-on to protect Arizona voters. Adav Noti, the executive director of CLC, explains how good-governance advocates are hurrying to catch up with a profusion of new digital tools that make the age-old practices of misinformation and disinformation faster and cheaper than ever. And Mia Hoffman, a researcher who looks at the effects of AI on democracies, reminds voters not to panic — that bad information and malicious messaging don't always have the power to reach their audience, let alone sway people's opinions or actions.Host and Guests:Simone Leeper litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases at CLC, challenging gerrymanders and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy. Prior to arriving at CLC, Simone was a law clerk in the office of Senator Ed Markey and at the Library of Congress, Office of General Counsel. She received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2016.Stephen Richer is the 30th Recorder of Maricopa County.  He was elected in November 2020 and took office in January 2021. His office of approximately 150 employees records hundreds of thousands of public documents every year, maintains a voter registration database of 2.4 million voters -- the second largest voting jurisdiction in the United States -- and administers the mail voting component of all elections in Maricopa County. Prior to his time as Recorder, Stephen worked in various business sectors and, later, as an attorney at the law firms Steptoe & Johnson LLP and Lewis Roca LLP.  He holds a J.D. and M.A. from The University of Chicago and a B.A. from Tulane University.  He is completing his PhD at Arizona State University.Adav Noti is Executive Director at Campaign Legal Center. He has conducted dozens of constitutional cases in trial and appellate courts and the United States Supreme Court. He also advises Members of Congress and other policymakers on advancing democracy through legislation. Prior to joining CLC, Adav served for more than 10 years in nonpartisan leadership capacities within the Office of General Counsel of the Federal Election Commission, and he served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. Adav regularly provides expert analysis for television, radio, and print journalism. He has appeared on broadcasts such as The Rachel Maddow Show, Anderson Cooper 360, PBS NewsHour, and National Public Radio's Morning Edition, and he is regularly cited in publications nationwide, including the New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Politico, Slate, and Reuters.Mia Hoffmann is a Research Fellow at Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology. Her research focuses on AI harm incidents, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of failure modes and the efficacy of risk mitigation practices. In recent work, she examined the uses of AI in US election administration and their risks to electoral integrity. Prior to joining CSET, Mia worked at the European Commission and as a researcher in Brussels, where she studied AI adoption and its implications. She holds a MS in Economics from Lund University and a BS in International Economics from the University of Tuebingen. Links:How Artificial Intelligence Influences Elections, and What We Can Do About It - Campaign Legal CenterHow 2024 presidential candidates are using AI inside their election campaigns - CNBCNonprofit group plans ad campaign using AI misinfo to fight AI misinfo - PoliticoCLC Op-Ed Examines Artificial Intelligence Disinformation in Elections - Campaign Legal CenterCongress should pass bipartisan bills to safeguard elections from AI - Campaign Legal CenterAbout CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization which advances democracy through law at the federal, state and local levels, fighting for every American's right to responsive government and a fair opportunity to participate in and affect the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

The peaceful transfer of power is a hallmark of American democracy that sets the United States apart — the so-called north star of our electoral system. Yet the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 challenged that tradition profoundly. In the lead-up to this November, we answer the question that is on the minds of many voters: Will the months after this presidential election look like the aftermath of the last one? Fortunately, lawmakers who were caught in the eye of that storm seized the opportunity to make updates to our election laws that were, by some accounts, about 150 years overdue. In 2021, Congress passed the bipartisan Electoral Count Reform Act, or ECRA, in an effort to curtail the tactics that bad actors could use to exploit the Electoral College and to define and streamline the procedures by which states count and certify election results.Catie Kelley of CLC joins us to explain how an otherwise deeply divided Congress pulled together to pass this important law, and why the passage of this new law will help ensure that this presidential election goes much more smoothly than the last one. Host and Guests:Simone Leeper litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases at CLC, challenging gerrymanders and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy. Prior to arriving at CLC, Simone was a law clerk in the office of Senator Ed Markey and at the Library of Congress, Office of General Counsel. She received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2016.Catie Kelley is Senior Director for Policy & Strategic Partnerships at Campaign Legal Center. Previously, Catie built and ran CLC's state campaign finance program. In that capacity, she worked with state and local stakeholders and policymakers to advance innovative policies designed to decrease the influence of money in the political process. She began her legal career in the Federal Election Commission's Office of General Counsel.  Links:We Voted, Now What? How the President is Elected - Campaign Legal CenterElecting the President: From Election Day to the Joint Session - Campaign Legal CenterEnactments Relating to the Electoral Count Reform Act - National Conference of State LegislaturesCongress Passes ECRA to ward off another Jan 6th - NPRElectoral Count Reform Act Makes It Harder to Undermine Presidential Elections - Campaign Legal CenterCongress Takes Historic Action to Update the Electoral Count Act - Campaign Legal CenterWhat the Electoral Count Reform Act Means for States - Campaign Legal CenterStates Enact Important Legislation to Update Election Laws Ahead of Presidential Election - Campaign Legal CenterBipartisan Arizona Law Makes Crucial Updates to Presidential Election Deadlines - Campaign Legal CenterAbout CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization which advances democracy through law at the federal, state and local levels, fighting for every American's right to responsive government and a fair opportunity to participate in and affect the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

In this week's episode of MissTrial, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Kathleen Rice, and Danya Perry delve into the presidential debate, praising Kamala Harris for her standout performance that showcased her strong policies and presidential potential, effectively challenging Donald Trump. They also examine the Federal Election Commission's investigation into Elon Musk for possible election interference and whether his activities on X might be considered illegal in-kind campaign donations to Trump. The discussion concludes with updates from the Manhattan DA's office, including the latest on Trump's sentencing delay and gag orders. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MISSTRIAL at  https://www.oneskin.co/  #oneskinpod Qualia: Go to https://Qualialife.com/MISSTRIAL for up to 50% off and use code MISSTRIAL at checkout for an additional 15% off. Step into the courtroom with MissTrial, a gripping new legal podcast where justice meets real-life drama, co-hosted by 3 accomplished women: Karen Friedman Agnifilo, the former Chief Assistant District Attorney at the Manhattan DA's office currently prosecuting Donald Trump; E. Danya Perry, former SDNY Federal Prosecutor and currently the formidable attorney representing Michael Cohen as he faced down Trump; and, Kathleen Rice, the first ever woman elected as Nassau County District Attorney and former New York Congresswoman who was present during the January 6 Capitol attack. Together, they dissect high-profile cases, share behind-the-scenes insights, and bring their unparalleled experience to the most pressing legal issues of our time. Tune in for candid conversations, expert analysis, and a deep dive into the trials that shape our nation. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coalition-of-the-sane/id1741663279

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (07/10/2024): 3:05pm- More big names are publicly questioning whether it's in the Democratic Party's best interest to place Joe Biden at the top of their 2024 ticket—including actor George Clooney and Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Krugman. In a post on X, former Obama Administration speech writer—and co-host of Pod Save America—Jon Lovett explained, “it's hard to deny that in the two weeks since the debate, it's the arrogant and small Joe Biden we've seen most - hanging on, bragging, defensive, angry, weak. Who else but him? he wonders aloud. Only God could change his mind, he tells us. The stakes for the country are all that matter. The stakes for Joe Biden are beside the point. But it's worth saying just the same: Joe Biden can leave office as one of the greatest presidents in our lifetimes, who defeated Trump and put his country first at every turn; or he can leave a stubborn old man who allowed hubris and insecurity to destroy his legacy and perhaps our democracy with it. We all have our best and worst selves, scrambling over each other, battling it out in the moments that define us. Where is the Joe Biden we elected? Where is the statesman? I hope that version of him shows up soon. And I hope the people around him know where to look.” You can read the full statement here: https://x.com/jonlovett/status/1811086031531495457 3:15pm- Is there more to John Lovett's denunciation of Joe Biden's presidential candidacy than initially meets the eye? Rich notes that all of a sudden quite a few Obama-loyalists are aggressively attempting to convince Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Is Barack Obama orchestrating Biden's exit behind the scenes? 3:35pm- In his latest opinion article for The Wall Street Journal, former Counsel to the Chairman of the Federal Election Commission Charlie Spies writes: “If [President Joe] Biden drops out before the Democratic Party formally makes him its nominee, then Federal Election Commission rules dictate that no more than $2,000 of any campaign funds that he raised may be transferred to any other candidate, including [Vice President Kamala] Harris.” You can read the full op-ed here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-has-100-million-reasons-to-stay-in-election-finance-d8a2dfdf?mod=opinion_lead_pos5 3:40pm- What on earth did Joe Biden just say about NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's wife!?!? Poor Mrs. Stoltenberg! According to the official White House transcript, Biden said: “Mr. Secretary, you've guided this alliance through one of the most consequential periods in its history. I realize I—as I was talking to your wife—I personally asked you to extend your service. (Laughs.) Forgive me. (Laughter.)” But that isn't at all what it sounded like… 4:05pm- Caroline Sunshine—Deputy Director of Communications, Donald J. Trump for President—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to preview next week's Republican National Convention and the party's new platform which explicitly promises to prevent World War III. PLUS, she offers a recap of last night's big Trump campaign rally in Doral, Florida where an estimated 45,000 supporters attended. 4:15pm- During Tuesday's campaign rally in Doral, Florida, Donald Trump challenged Joe Biden to 18 rounds of golf—and pledged to donate $1 million to a charity of Biden's choosing if Biden wins. Biden's campaign team quickly rejected the offer. Trump also weighed-in on Biden's health—accusing the White House of engaging in “the biggest cover-up in political history” by hiding the president's quickly diminishing cognitive abilities. 4:35pm- While speaking with MSNBC, Rep. Nancy Pelosi said of Joe Biden's presidential candidacy: “It's up to the president to decide if he is going to run.” Her statement is far from an endorsement. 4:45pm- Is there more to John Lovett's denunciation of Joe Biden's presidential candidacy than initially meets the eye? Rich notes that all of a sudden quite a few Obama-loyalists are aggressively attempting to convince Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Is Barack Obama orchestrating Biden's exit behind the scenes? 5:05pm- Trump's Vice President Pick: According to Michael C. Bender of The New York Times, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump had hoped to announce his running mate at the Republican National Convention. However, “convention rules require the party to nominate its presidential ticket on Monday, and it would be hard to nominate a ticket that's not yet officially announced. Republicans could vote on a rule change, but that would be just one of many changes that would ripple across the convention program.” Bender continues: “On Saturday, Mr. Trump will visit Butler County, Pa…The location would seem to be an ideal setting to introduce Mr. Vance, the former venture capitalist and best-selling author of “Hillbilly Elegy.” Another potential hint: One of the closest Ohio towns to Butler County is East Palestine, where Mr. Vance and Mr. Trump teamed up in February 2023 to criticize the Biden administration's response to a train derailment that forced residents to evacuate and escape toxic chemicals.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/10/us/politics/trump-running-mate-finale.html 5:20pm- On Wednesday, The Daily Wire's Ben Shapiro testified before the House Judiciary Committee condemning government influence on social media platforms. 5:25pm- On a recent episode of his podcast, NBC's Chuck Todd conceded that two years ago a Biden Administration cabinet official told him that Joe Biden can't possibly run again due to health impairments. 5:30pm- In a video acquired by TMZ, George Stephanopoulos can be heard saying that he doesn't believe Joe Biden has the ability to serve as president for another four years. Last week, Stephanopoulos conducted a longform interview with Biden. 5:45pm- Luke Rosiak of The Daily Wire reports: “The Department of Human Services has lost at least 85,000 children who crossed the border illegally as ‘unaccompanied minors' after placing them with ‘sponsors' who may be trafficking the children into prostitution or forced labor, according to multiple government whistleblowers who laid out the process to a Senate panel Tuesday.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/whistleblowers-detail-how-85000-unaccompanied-minors-went-missing-after-biden-admin-dropped-them-off-with-sponsors?topStoryPosition=2 6:05pm- Ryan Saavedra of The Daily Wire writes: “White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday that a Parkinson's disease doctor who visited the White House in January did, in fact, meet with President Joe Biden, correcting a false claim she had made the day before. Jean-Pierre had been asked whether a meeting on January 17 between White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor and neurologist Dr. Kevin Cannard, revealed by White House visitor logs, was related to Biden. The AP reported that it was the only visit the two had, at least on paper, between July 2023 and March 2024. That period came into focus because Cannard had visited the White House eight times during that span.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/karine-jean-pierre-falsely-claimed-parkinsons-doctor-didnt-meet-biden-in-january 6:20pm- More big names are publicly questioning whether it's in the Democratic Party's best interest to place Joe Biden at the top of their 2024 ticket—including actor George Clooney and Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Krugman. In a post on X, former Obama Administration speech writer—and co-host of Pod Save America—Jon Lovett explained, “it's hard to deny that in the two weeks since the debate, it's the arrogant and small Joe Biden we've seen most - hanging on, bragging, defensive, angry, weak. Who else but him? he wonders aloud. Only God could change his mind, he tells us. The stakes for the country are all that matter. The stakes for Joe Biden are beside the point. But it's worth saying just the same: Joe Biden can leave office as one of the greatest presidents in our lifetimes, who defeated Trump and put his country first at every turn; or he can leave a stubborn old man who allowed hubris and insecurity to destroy his legacy and perhaps our democracy with it. We all have our best and worst selves, scrambling over each other, battling it out in the moments that define us. Where is the Joe Biden we elected? Where is the statesman? I hope that version of him shows up soon. And I hope the people around him know where to look.” You can read the full statement here: https://x.com/jonlovett/status/1811086031531495457  6:30pm- An annoying neighbor called the cops on an 8-year-old girl for riding her bike outside! You can read the full article here: https://reason.com/2024/07/10/cops-called-on-8-year-old-child-for-being-outside/ 6:40pm- Ben Affleck ruins everything. Plus, donors are no longer answering the phone for Joe Biden!

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- More big names are publicly questioning whether it's in the Democratic Party's best interest to place Joe Biden at the top of their 2024 ticket—including actor George Clooney and Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Krugman. In a post on X, former Obama Administration speech writer—and co-host of Pod Save America—Jon Lovett explained, “it's hard to deny that in the two weeks since the debate, it's the arrogant and small Joe Biden we've seen most - hanging on, bragging, defensive, angry, weak. Who else but him? he wonders aloud. Only God could change his mind, he tells us. The stakes for the country are all that matter. The stakes for Joe Biden are beside the point. But it's worth saying just the same: Joe Biden can leave office as one of the greatest presidents in our lifetimes, who defeated Trump and put his country first at every turn; or he can leave a stubborn old man who allowed hubris and insecurity to destroy his legacy and perhaps our democracy with it. We all have our best and worst selves, scrambling over each other, battling it out in the moments that define us. Where is the Joe Biden we elected? Where is the statesman? I hope that version of him shows up soon. And I hope the people around him know where to look.” You can read the full statement here: https://x.com/jonlovett/status/1811086031531495457 3:15pm- Is there more to John Lovett's denunciation of Joe Biden's presidential candidacy than initially meets the eye? Rich notes that all of a sudden quite a few Obama-loyalists are aggressively attempting to convince Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Is Barack Obama orchestrating Biden's exit behind the scenes? 3:35pm- In his latest opinion article for The Wall Street Journal, former Counsel to the Chairman of the Federal Election Commission Charlie Spies writes: “If [President Joe] Biden drops out before the Democratic Party formally makes him its nominee, then Federal Election Commission rules dictate that no more than $2,000 of any campaign funds that he raised may be transferred to any other candidate, including [Vice President Kamala] Harris.” You can read the full op-ed here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-has-100-million-reasons-to-stay-in-election-finance-d8a2dfdf?mod=opinion_lead_pos5 3:40pm- What on earth did Joe Biden just say about NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's wife!?!? Poor Mrs. Stoltenberg! According to the official White House transcript, Biden said: “Mr. Secretary, you've guided this alliance through one of the most consequential periods in its history. I realize I—as I was talking to your wife—I personally asked you to extend your service. (Laughs.) Forgive me. (Laughter.)” But that isn't at all what it sounded like…

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- In his latest opinion article for The Wall Street Journal, former Counsel to the Chairman of the Federal Election Commission Charlie Spies writes: “If [President Joe] Biden drops out before the Democratic Party formally makes him its nominee, then Federal Election Commission rules dictate that no more than $2,000 of any campaign funds that he raised may be transferred to any other candidate, including [Vice President Kamala] Harris.” You can read the full op-ed here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-has-100-million-reasons-to-stay-in-election-finance-d8a2dfdf?mod=opinion_lead_pos5 4:20pm- While speaking with Sean Hannity on Fox News, presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump suggested that if Democrats remove Joe Biden at the top of their ticket it'll be Kamala Harris that takes his place. 4:30pm- Daniel Chaitlin of The Daily Wire reports: “President Joe Biden formally rejected on Monday a bill in Congress that would require individuals to show proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in elections for federal office. A policy statement from the Biden administration said it ‘strongly opposes' the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which was introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) earlier this year and is expected to get a vote in the Republican-led House as early as this week, but did not mention the prospect of a veto.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-formally-opposes-bill-requiring-voters-prove-citizenship?topStoryPosition=3 4:50pm- Who will Donald Trump pick to be his running mate? Doug Burgum? Marco Rubio? J.D. Vance? Plus, why is Matt not invited to the White House Easter Egg Roll?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (07/09/2024): 3:05pm- During a chaotic White House press briefing on Monday, reporters grilled Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre over a report that a Parkinson's disease specialist has visited the White House multiple times in recent months. Tuesday's presser didn't go much better. Jean Pierre blamed Biden's poor debate performance on a cold and emphasized it was not the result of a neurological disorder. She went on to explain that the president immediately visited North Carolina, Georgia, New York, and New Jersey—illustrating his strength. So, was he just spreading his germs to potential voters? Despite spending a considerable amount of time attempting to claim President Biden is in perfect health, Jean Pierre was unable to provide a reasonable explanation as to why a Parkinson's doctor has visited the White House so frequently. Is the White House participating in a massive cover-up? 3:25pm- In a new piece documenting White House aides hiding President Joe Biden's diminishing health from the public, the Wall Street Journal writes of one previously undocumented incident: “German officials, aware of Biden's fatigue at night, sought to accommodate the president by planning a June 2022 event with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in the early evening. The informal event, a soiree at the Alpine resort Schloss Elmau during the Group of Seven summit, was arranged as a confidential meeting on Ukraine in a relaxed setting. Biden didn't show, surprising the chancellor and his aides, officials said. Instead, Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived and announced that Biden had to go to bed, according to two people who were there.” You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/joe-biden-age-public-election-campaign-343a47bf?mod=hp_lead_pos7 3:30pm- During Tuesday's press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre claimed that “if I have said, or misled in something that I have said—or I haven't had the full information, I actually own up to it.” But as Rich notes, she has participated in weeks and weeks of gaslighting—amounting to a cover-up. 3:45pm- At one point during Tuesday's White House press conference, Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked: “Say the Pentagon, at some point, picks up an incoming nuke—it's 11pm. Who do you call? The First Lady?” 4:05pm- In his latest opinion article for The Wall Street Journal, former Counsel to the Chairman of the Federal Election Commission Charlie Spies writes: “If [President Joe] Biden drops out before the Democratic Party formally makes him its nominee, then Federal Election Commission rules dictate that no more than $2,000 of any campaign funds that he raised may be transferred to any other candidate, including [Vice President Kamala] Harris.” You can read the full op-ed here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-has-100-million-reasons-to-stay-in-election-finance-d8a2dfdf?mod=opinion_lead_pos5 4:20pm- While speaking with Sean Hannity on Fox News, presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump suggested that if Democrats remove Joe Biden at the top of their ticket it'll be Kamala Harris that takes his place. 4:30pm- Daniel Chaitlin of The Daily Wire reports: “President Joe Biden formally rejected on Monday a bill in Congress that would require individuals to show proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in elections for federal office. A policy statement from the Biden administration said it ‘strongly opposes' the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which was introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) earlier this year and is expected to get a vote in the Republican-led House as early as this week, but did not mention the prospect of a veto.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-formally-opposes-bill-requiring-voters-prove-citizenship?topStoryPosition=3 4:50pm- Who will Donald Trump pick to be his running mate? Doug Burgum? Marco Rubio? J.D. Vance? Plus, why is Matt not invited to the White House Easter Egg Roll? 5:05pm- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar reiterated their support for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign when asked by the press. Notably, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said “she's not here to give advice” to her colleagues and that discussions about Biden's ability to serve as president for another four-years should be made in “private.” 5:15pm- J.D. Tuccille of Reason.com writes that “the New York State government agreed to subsidize news media.” He continues: “With audiences declining for news reports, many very concerned people have called on governments to do something to prop up outlets failing to win enough public support to keep the lights on. That something comes in the form of money unlikely to win back an indifferent public but that stabilizes employment prospects for reporters. The result may be that journalists will cater to state officials rather than woo readers and viewers.” You can read the full article here: https://reason.com/2024/07/08/if-you-dont-trust-media-now-wait-until-its-government-funded/ 5:35pm- Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy said that it was not uncommon for First Lady Jill Biden to attend meetings with President Joe Biden. 5:40pm- At one point during Tuesday's White House press conference, Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked: “Say the Pentagon, at some point, picks up an incoming nuke—it's 11pm. Who do you call? The First Lady?” 5:55pm- A New York Times article suggests that Kamala Harris' team is already looking into potential running mates should Joe Biden step aside, making her the nominee. The Harris team's shortlist includes Governors Josh Shapiro (PA), Andy Beshear (KY), and Roy Cooper (NC). 6:05pm- Things go off the rails quickly in the six o'clock hour: Matt says pizza from Italy is overrated, a man collected every single Wawa sandwich receipt numbered 0 to 999, and Rep. Cori Bush is still crazy. 6:15pm- While appearing on The View, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer confirmed that she would support Kamala Harris were she to become the Democrat party's presidential nominee. 6:20pm- CNN Political Director David Chalian examined polling data post-presidential debate, revealing: “Pre-debate, Donald Trump had a two-point edge in a poll...49% to 47%. That's a pretty close race. You see post-debate Donald Trump has stayed the same. He didn't grow his support with the debate, but Joe Biden took on some water. He is down to 44%. And that's a five-point lead in the poll for Donald Trump…But we are now talking about the light blue states, perhaps Minnesota, Virginia, New Mexico that are leaning Democratic.” He also explained that Trump now has a 10% advantage with independent voters.  6:35pm- First Lady Jill Biden now has her own entrance music…and it's just as terrible as you're imagining. One caller suggests it sounds like something Oompa Loompas would dance to. Hey look! There is Augustus Gloop! 6:40pm- While speaking before the House Financial Services Committee, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen denied that Joe Biden's cabinet members have ever considered invoking the 25th Amendment to replace him.

The main channel into the Port of Baltimore is expected to reopen soon, but the city is still dealing with the aftermath of the collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in late March. Guest host Amy Scott explains how the port’s closure has affected global supply chains, shipping container costs and life in Baltimore. Plus, a shake-up at the Federal Election Commission is making certain gray areas of campaign finance even grayer. Then, we’ll celebrate the first transgender and Asian American woman to be crowned Miss Maryland USA. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Full channel into Port of Baltimore expected to open ‘in the next few days,’ officials say” from The Baltimore Sun “With widened channel, port seeks to recover traffic lost after Key Bridge collapse” from The Baltimore Sun “Sudden container crunch sends ocean freight rates soaring, setting off global trade alarm bells” from CNBC “How the Federal Election Commission Went From Deadlock to Deregulation” from The New York Times “Bailey Anne Kennedy: Trans woman wins Miss Maryland USA, makes pageant history” from The Baltimore Banner “Gen Z Plumbers and Construction Workers Are Making #BlueCollar Cool” from The Wall Street Journal “A labor shortage stands in the way of the clean energy transition” from Marketplace We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

The main channel into the Port of Baltimore is expected to reopen soon, but the city is still dealing with the aftermath of the collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in late March. Guest host Amy Scott explains how the port’s closure has affected global supply chains, shipping container costs and life in Baltimore. Plus, a shake-up at the Federal Election Commission is making certain gray areas of campaign finance even grayer. Then, we’ll celebrate the first transgender and Asian American woman to be crowned Miss Maryland USA. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Full channel into Port of Baltimore expected to open ‘in the next few days,’ officials say” from The Baltimore Sun “With widened channel, port seeks to recover traffic lost after Key Bridge collapse” from The Baltimore Sun “Sudden container crunch sends ocean freight rates soaring, setting off global trade alarm bells” from CNBC “How the Federal Election Commission Went From Deadlock to Deregulation” from The New York Times “Bailey Anne Kennedy: Trans woman wins Miss Maryland USA, makes pageant history” from The Baltimore Banner “Gen Z Plumbers and Construction Workers Are Making #BlueCollar Cool” from The Wall Street Journal “A labor shortage stands in the way of the clean energy transition” from Marketplace We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

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