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Mark Levin Podcast
3/13/26 - Mark Levin Unleashed: The Democrats' Disloyalty Exposed!

Mark Levin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 113:10


On Friday's Mark Levin Show, it's important that the peace mission against Iran continue until fully completed, without artificial timelines or pressure from weak voices. Currently two weeks in, the operation has devastated Iran's senior leadership, navy, air force, ground-to-air missiles, drone capabilities and ballistic missiles. Prematurely halting would abandon the Iranian people, preserve the ideological Islamist Nazi infrastructure, and signal weakness to adversaries like China and Russia. Without this current action, Iran would eventually acquire nuclear weapons and ICBMs capable of reaching the U.S. It's shocking how easily both the neo-fascist woke Reich and the Marxist left dismiss these nuclear risks. Also, Tucker Carlson lied about a conversation he had with Mark Levin. About 90% of his account was fabricated psychobabble. There's no reasoning with someone like this who's a useful idiot exploited by the left. Later, Democrats have defunded key agencies like the Secret Service, TSA, Coast Guard, and FEMA during a shutdown. Democrats are deliberately inconveniencing TSA workers and travelers to pressure Republicans into destroying ICE and halting deportations, while protecting massive socialist programs, foreign aid, and unrestricted benefits instead. The Democrat Party as at war with American citizens, they abuse essential services and prioritizing political goals over public safety and fairness. Finally, Sen Lindsey Graham calls in and explains that the Iranian regime is a fanatical theocracy driven to dominate Islam, destroy Israel, and target infidels like America. They were nearing nuclear weapon capability with enough enriched uranium for 10 bombs and just weeks from weapons-grade material. Trump saved the world from Iranian nuclear blackmail, chaos, and destruction of Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Verdict with Ted Cruz
FOUR Terror Attacks in Ten Days, and Still Dems Won't Fund DHS

Verdict with Ted Cruz

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 36:48 Transcription Available


1. Claim of Increased Terrorist Threat four terrorist attacks have occurred within ten days in the U.S. All attacks are described as being carried out by radical Islamic terrorists targeting Americans. The country may be on the verge of a large-scale mass-casualty attack. 2. Blame on Open Border Policies The Biden administration is accused of maintaining a “wide open border”. Claims are made that millions of illegal immigrants, including terrorists, entered the U.S. Statistics are cited showing an increase in encounters with individuals on the terrorist watch list after 2021. “Gotaways” (unapprehended border crossers) are described as a major unknown security risk. 3. DHS Funding Controversy Senate Democrats are accused of repeatedly voting against funding DHS. The speakers argue this effectively: Leaves TSA agents, Coast Guard members, FEMA workers, and DHS analysts unpaid Weakens terrorism prevention capabilities ICE is noted as already funded, undermining the Democrats’ stated rationale. 4. Criticism of Democratic Leadership Democrats are described as being “serene” about DHS shutdown risks. Senator Brian Schatz is singled out as emblematic of this attitude. The argument suggests Democrats prioritize ideology and opposition to Trump over public safety. 5. Specific Terror Attack Examples Austin, TX: A shooter described as a radical Islamist opening fire at a bar. New York City: Two teens allegedly inspired by ISIS throwing homemade bombs. Michigan: A vehicle attack at a synagogue/school stopped by armed security. Old Dominion University: A former ISIS supporter, released early from prison, opening fire and being stopped by a student. 6. Media Criticism Mainstream outlets, especially CNN, are accused of: Downplaying or mischaracterizing terrorist motives Avoiding the term “radical Islamic terrorism” Failing to hold Democrats accountable Examples of allegedly misleading headlines and retractions are cited. 7. Distinction Between Islam and Islamism Senator Cruz emphasizes a distinction between: Peaceful Muslims Islamism, defined as a violent political ideology He argues refusing to name the ideology prevents effective counterterrorism. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WRAL Daily Download
North Carolina updates flood maps to prepare for more rain, urban growth

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 11:00


Do you know if you live in a flood zone? Multiple studies show that more than half of flood damage actually occurs outside of FEMA's regulatory floodzones. WRAL's Climate Change Reporter Liz McLaughlin and WRAL Digital Producer Jaylin Jones discuss what this means for North Carolinians and why funding issues make it hard for those creating new flood maps. 

Verdict with Ted Cruz
Big Victories in Iran, More Risks of Terrorism at Home and Tucker & Dems Both Attack Trump

Verdict with Ted Cruz

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 38:13 Transcription Available


1. U.S. Military Success Against Iran (“Operation Epic Fury”) The U.S. has massively reduced Iran’s missile and drone launch capacity over eight days. U.S. forces allegedly destroyed air defenses, missile sites (including mobile launchers), drone infrastructure, and naval capabilities. They argue the U.S. now holds air and naval superiority, enabling cheaper munitions and sustained operations. 2. Global Oil Strategy and Potential Seizure of Kharg Island Discussion of Iran’s dependency on Kharg Island as its primary oil export hub (≈90%). Suggestion that the U.S. may be positioning itself to seize or control this strategic point. This would cripple Iran financially, control the Strait of Hormuz, and create major leverage over China’s energy supply. 3. Domestic Terror Concerns Several incidents referenced (NYC explosive scare, Austin attack, embassy explosion in Norway). Such threats are not caused by the Iran conflict but by long-standing extremist ideology. Strong accusations that open border policies increased vulnerability to terrorism. 4. DHS Funding Fight in Congress Democrats are accused of keeping parts of DHS unfunded (Coast Guard, TSA, FEMA) while ICE remains funded due to earlier legislation. The speakers assert this creates risk to national security during a heightened terror threat environment. Claim: Democrats are doing this to appeal to their base who oppose ICE and strict immigration enforcement. 5. Global Reactions and Rising Islamist Activity Some Islamist groups allegedly responding violently worldwide due to Iran’s conflict and loss of funding. Concern raised that DHS funding issues undermine the U.S.’s ability to defend against these threats. 6. Criticism of Democrat Positions on Iran Senator Chris Murphy is specifically criticized for defending the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal. The deal never provided real inspection rights and would have allowed Iran to eventually obtain nuclear weapons. Trump pulling out of the deal and attacking Iranian facilities set Iran’s program back significantly. 7. Tucker Carlson Controversy “Unconditional surrender” leads to U.S. soldiers committing atrocities. The U.S. might require nuclear weapons to force Iranian surrender. These statements are anti-American, extremist, and helpful to Islamist propaganda. Claims that Iranian state media and the Muslim Brotherhood promote Carlson’s segments. 8. New Iranian Leadership Iran allegedly names the son of the previous Ayatollah as its new leader. Speakers argue any continuation of clerical rule is unacceptable for U.S. security. They describe Iran’s leadership as religious extremists who cannot be deterred like other states. 9. Airport Security Incidents and Public Anxiety Several recent flight diversions and security scares are mentioned. Reduced DHS staffing (due to the funding dispute) worsens risks and delays. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Belfrage Podcasts
March 9, 2026 - The Last Word

Greg Belfrage Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 16:44


In The Last Word, Greg Belfrage gives his final thoughts on the day's news including Trump and the SAVE American Act, Iran's new Supreme Leader, the bombing of an elementary school in Iran, Mark Wayne Mullin and the DHS, Chuck Schumer and Trump, possible funding for the TSA and FEMA, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

El Podcast de Aníbal
Sobre La Mesa - Jueves, 5 de marzo de 2026

El Podcast de Aníbal

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 91:17


1. Lo más reciente de la guerra en Irán y el Medio Oriente 2. Trump despide a Kristi Noem, la secretaria de Homeland Security, la agencia con jurisdicción sobre FEMA 3. Converso con Javier “Guanin” Gorbea sobre el Clásico de beisbol que comenzó a nivel mundial y comienza en Puerto Rico mañana 4. Se agrava percepción de una Rama Judicial politizada 5. Proponen dramáticos cambios a los programas federales de vivienda 6. Pa’lante y pa’tras entre Departamento de Educación y Servicios Generales con las compras del departamento 7. Cuestionan resultados del viaje de los legisladores a España 8. Congresistas demócratas proponen eliminar la junta de control fiscal 9. Jueves de películas y streaming con Gabriela Acevedo GándaraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Leading Voices in Food
The downstream effects of disasters on food supply chains

The Leading Voices in Food

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 14:13


It seems like the frequency of weather-related disasters is increasing. Across the US we're seeing wildfires, tropical storms and hurricanes, extreme heat, extreme cold with snow or ice. And torrential rain leading to a loss of property, life, and livelihoods. What's more, similar extreme events are happening across the globe. These disasters all can have an impact on our food supply and the ability of people to access food. Today, we're speaking with environmental sustainability management expert, Betsy Albright, who is an associate professor of the practice at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment. Betsy's research centers on how policies and decisions are made in response to weather related disasters. Interview Summary Betsy, I've been wanting to have you on the podcast for a while, so I'm excited to get you now. So, let's begin with the first broad question. I'd be really interested to learn a little bit more about your research to make sure that our listeners are up to date on it. And I know you really study disasters, but could you explain or expand on what that really means for our listeners? I'm an environmental social scientist who studies the human and social side of disasters. And I ask questions about how climate related disasters or climate driven disasters, or weather disasters affect communities and households. And how individuals perceive risks from disasters, how they're affected by disasters, how they learn from make changes and adapt after disasters. My work started with my dissertation in central Europe. I had a Fulbright in Hungary. But from then I've expanded and moved most of my work to the US context. And our research team and I have done work on flooding and wildfires in Colorado, hurricanes in North Carolina. And I'm also working on a study of the flows of disaster assistance funds from FEMA to communities. And all of this is with or through a lens of equity or inequities and thinking about that across the disaster cycle. This is really important, and I remember being at a conference with you and learning about your work. And I was struck by what happens after the disaster. And in particular what happens to availability of food. And I work with the food bank here in North Carolina. And one of the things I know is when there is a disaster, like when Helene hit Asheville, there are real challenges in getting food out to people. Does your work touch on those topics as well? Yes. I would not say that our work centers on food, but food definitely intersects across all phases of the disaster cycle from preparing for disaster, experiencing disaster, the immediate response- that food bank getting food out- to long term recovery and thinking about risk mitigation. And we can think about that, you know, through a number of different lenses. Both on the food access side, but also on the food systems agriculture side as well. As I mentioned earlier, I take an equity lens on much of the work that we do. It's really important to recognize that disasters hit unevenly across society, across the landscape. Disproportionately they magnify social and environmental stressors that are already there. Communities with limited access to wealth, limited access to food, who are underserved, rural communities, racialized communities, often experience greater impacts from disasters. Disasters occur on top of histories of disenfranchisement. For example, centuries of marginalization of the minoritized Romani peoples of Central Europe they've seen great impacts from flooding. And in North Carolina, Black and African American communities whose ancestors were enslaved and suffered land loss through racist systems of who gets access to loans, access to land ownership. And because of these systems and processes, communities, families, individuals may live on marginal lands, may not own their lands. Their lands may be more prone to flood risk. May be underserved. Their housing may be more at risk. They may rent and not own. May have less agency and resources to repair their homes. And may have less trust in government and government systems. So really thinking about all of that, and then piling on disasters over these centuries of marginalization, disenfranchisement, underinvestment is really critical when trying to disentangle all these processes and develop policy solutions. This is really fascinating work and so thank you for laying out the sort of reality of the experience of disasters where people who have been marginalized may have difficulty accessing resources or there may be some concerns about trust. Broadly, we're interested also in the food system, and I'd be interested to understand how, when disasters strike, do you see effects upon the food system or the food system responding to these disasters? Recognizing that some individuals have higher food stress, even without a disaster, they may have higher pollutant burden because they live next to a concentrated animal feed lot operation. They may have weaker infrastructure systems: electricity, transportation, because of disinvestment. And so, when a disaster strikes, pollution loads may increase, access to food becomes even more of a challenge. Food stress increases. For example, in North Carolina, across the Southeast and further in the United States, Latino migrant farm workers face higher risks during hurricanes and floodings because of barriers, like limited access to emergency information and Spanish language barriers, fears about government intervention, fears tied to immigration status, housing conditions, lack of transportation. And these factors can delay access to food, evacuation, reduce preparedness, slow recovery. And yes, it's a challenge to really think then hard about what policy solutions make sense. That does make me also appreciate when we think about some of the folks involved in the food system, that the disruption that a disaster can bring will also mean a loss of employment or opportunities to continue earning income. And that seems to be a sort of a knock-on effect of these disasters. It's not just the immediate weather event. It's all of the other things that follow afterwards. Yes. And so when thinking about policy solutions, I really think it's critical to address these inequities even outside of the disaster cycle, or outside of the framing of disasters. And can we think about and develop ways, for example, to do reduce the risks of concentrated animal feedlot operations in North Carolina. Other ways for more resilient and sustainable and local ways of farming that minimize environmental risks, increase wealth, increase jobs, access to jobs. That then, when disaster strikes, are going to be more resilient because they're more resilient even before disasters. You know, I'd like to see greater investment in areas of food access, strengthening support for farm workers, encouraging development of local food hubs. Also thinking about making food access hubs more resilient to extreme weather events. Maybe elevating them, getting them all generators or solar microgrids. So that when disaster does happen, they're more resilient and then they can serve as community hubs with less reliance on supply chains at the national level. Really, coming back local, mutual aid, supporting each other, community supporting communities, non-governmental organizations, government, faith-based organizations strengthening local food systems. Also, everything that I just said for food I also think for health. You know, access to healthcare goes along with access to food in terms of critical infrastructure for community to flourish. And so, making sure there are local hospitals, not just in time of disaster, but in time of not disaster. So, expedite funding for small businesses, for neighborhood organizations, neighbors getting to know neighbors in disasters. Neighbors relying on neighbors. And that's critical. Anything we can do to build up networks. And that doesn't necessarily have to be government intervention. That could be faith-based organizations, churches, working with communities. It could be Little Leagues. There's lots of different ways to help build that social infrastructure that's so critical during disasters. Betsy, thank you for that. And as I hear you talk about these issues, what I am grateful for is we normally talk about food and the food system, but it's a parallel reality of what happens with the healthcare system when the disaster strikes. I can only imagine if someone is in need of a certain medicine when the disaster hits access to that medicine may be called into question as happens with food. But one of the big things I get out of what you're saying is we need to build resilient communities. Not when the disaster happens but do that work now. How do we create mutual aid? How do we create actual neighborhoods that know what's going on and to care for one another. Because it's that THAT helps us through these difficult times. Is that a fair assessment? Yes. That's more well said than I said it. So yes. Thank you. I am so grateful for this. Betsy, is there anything else we should think about when it comes to disasters and the food system or how we should prepare for disasters in the future? One thing that I didn't emphasize that my early work really looked at is how we grow food. And in Central Europe and Hungary in the area that I studied, this large-scale infrastructure on land that had previously, centuries ago, been wetlands. And then was drained for large scale agricultural systems, not unlike what we see in much of the Midwest of the United States. But as climate change worsens, we're seeing more extreme rain events. It's becoming harder and harder to basically fight against these floods in our agricultural system. And so really rethinking. What a resilient kind of agroecological system could look like on the food growing side. And that could be issues of what is grown, that could be issues of scale, thinking about maybe we need to put more land aside and not farm. But really thinking hard about how we incentivize, how do we set up insurance to help mitigate some of the risks. But I think that's going to be one of the major challenges moving forward. Bio Elizabeth (Betsy) Albright is the Dan and Bunny Gabel Associate Professor of the Practice of Environmental Ethics and Sustainable Environmental Management at Duke University's Nicholas School for the Environment. Her current research centers on how policies and decisions are made in response to extreme climatic events. She is interested in collaborative decision-making processes, particularly in the realm of water resource management. The Midwest Political Science Associated recently awarded Elizabeth the 'Best Paper by an Emerging Scholar' award at their national conference. Her geographic regions of interest include the southeast US and Central and Eastern Europe. Prior to completing her Ph.D. Elizabeth worked for the State of North Carolina in water resource management.

Federal Drive with Tom Temin
Noem, top DHS officials to be deposed in FEMA staffing cut lawsuit

Federal Drive with Tom Temin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 6:37


Top Department of Homeland Security officials could be deposed in a lawsuit challenging staff cuts at the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The case centers on whether DHS is allowed to enact major workforce reductions at FEMA. For more, Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Emergency Management Network Podcast
Emergency Brief: Earthquake and Water Safety Updates

The Emergency Management Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 1:53


The salient point of today's discussion centers on the occurrence of a magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Boulder Island, Alaska. The United States Tsunami Warning Center has issued a statement indicating that no tsunami warning, advisory, watch, or threat is currently in effect following this seismic event. Furthermore, we provide updates from various states, including the rescission of a precautionary boil-water notice in Marion County, Florida, based on satisfactory safety results. It is noteworthy that there are no significant operational updates from federal agencies such as FEMA or the CDC at this time. We conclude the brief by encouraging our audience to remain vigilant and safe.Takeaways:* On March 3, 2026, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake was reported near Boulder Island, Alaska.* The US Tsunami Warning Centers issued a statement indicating no tsunami threat following the earthquake.* Florida's Marion County Utilities has rescinded a boil water notice after confirming water safety.* The IWCE 2026 event in Las Vegas will gather the critical communications community from March 16 to 19.* The conference will feature over 250 exhibitors and discussions on critical topics such as AI and cybersecurity.* There were no significant operational updates or alerts from other states in the last 24 hours.SponsorIWCE - https://go.emnmedia.com/IWCE2026SourcesTsunami / Earthquake messaging, U.S. Tsunami Warning Centers — Tsunami Information Statement (Buldir Island, Alaska quake)Alaska, U.S. Tsunami Warning Centers — Tsunami Information Statement (event details and “no threat” status)Florida, Marion County Utilities — Rescission of Precautionary Boil Water Notice This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Politics Done Right
GOP Senator Tillis Blasts Kristi Noem's DHS Leadership in Fiery Hearing

Politics Done Right

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 10:03


In a stunning Senate clash, Thom Tillis dismantles Kristi Noem's DHS record, citing FEMA delays, deportation quotas, and failures of accountability.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Egberto Off The Record
Tillis Torches Noem, GOP Iran War Lies Exposed & Siege Politics From Cuba to Gaza

Egberto Off The Record

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 58:40


Thank you Lynette, cmdr cool, AmiCallais, Oray, Wendy Bussiere, and many others for tuning into my live video! * GOP Senator Tillis Blasts Kristi Noem's DHS Leadership in Fiery Hearing: In a stunning Senate clash, Thom Tillis dismantles Kristi Noem's DHS record, citing FEMA delays, deportation quotas, and failures of accountability. [More]* Damning CNN Supercut Exposes GOP Dou… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Heard It On The Shark
Tippah County Emergency Management Director Tom Lindsey

Heard It On The Shark

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 11:51


Host Melinda Marsalis speaks with Tippah County Emergency Management Coordinator Tom Lindsey about recovery efforts from the ice storm and more. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You'll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you know about that, you'll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.  We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride.     Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in 2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from the King of Rock'n'Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy Wynette, blues legend Howlin' Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B. Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America's favorite playwright Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature, to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions that preserve and share North Mississippi's rich history. Begin your discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.   Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion     All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC      

Oral Arguments for the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Vernaliz Perez v. FEMA

WILDsound: The Film Podcast
EP. 1711: Filmmaking team of "Asheville is Calling: A Climate Change Emergency"

WILDsound: The Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026


Conversation with directors Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, and writer/producer Margaret Cooney from the award-winning documentary film "Asheville is Calling: A Climate Change Emergency" Extreme weather disasters are becoming more common, more powerful, and more deadly. Today, more than ever, U.S. federal agencies like FEMA that help Americans prepare, respond, and recover from natural disasters need to be fully funded, staffed, and ready to act. Hurricane Helene survivor, Colleen Daly, talks about her harrowing experience both during and after this catastrophic event, and how changes enacted by the current U.S. administration are leaving communities to fend for themselves against extreme weather disasters. Communities deserve better than a government that abandons them when disaster strikes, and refuses acknowledge that climate change is harming people here and now. —— Subscribe to the podcast: Tweets by wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Bitches Love Sports
FIFA World Cup Host Cities Threaten to Cancel Events Amid DHS Shutdown, 2026 Matches May Be Impacted

Bitches Love Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 25:12


A massive $625 million crisis is brewing that could derail the 2026 FIFA World Cup.In this video, we break down the partial federal government shutdown that has frozen critical FEMA security grants for all 11 U.S. host cities. From cybersecurity and drone mitigation to overtime for law enforcement, the funding meant to keep our stadiums safe is currently trapped in a political tug-of-war.I'm diving into why cities like Miami and Kansas City are nearing "drop dead dates" for major fan events and what this means for the safety and infrastructure of the games here in the DFW.Inside this breakdown:The $625 Million Freeze: Why the DHS dispute is stalling World Cup planning.Drop Dead Dates: The catastrophic warnings from local officials to Congress.Security at Risk: What happens to drone mitigation and law enforcement funding if the gridlock continues? The Global Perspective: Why the "trivial" side of sports feels different when real-world conflicts are at the doorstep.

Alex and Adrian's Unattended Baggage
Episode #330: MISSION DISTRACTED

Alex and Adrian's Unattended Baggage

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 59:47


The United States of Israel attacks Iran because Epstein, Trump promises to tell the truth about aliens because Epstein, Pentagon warns of demons, Clintons testify about Pizzagate…I mean Epstein, ICE builds FEMA camps…I mean detention centers, Anthropic says no to killer AI robots and mass surveillance, but ChatGPT says “No problem,” while the cross-eyed cosplay G-man pretends he won the gold.

MEDIA BUZZmeter
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': British Bombshell: Ex- Prince Andrew Arrested for Allegedly Passing Trade Secrets to Jeffrey Epstein, King Charles Backs Investigation

MEDIA BUZZmeter

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 31:42


This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on February 19th, 2026… Howie Kurtz on Former Prince Andrew being arrested on allegations of sharing UK trade secrets with Jeffrey Epstein, the partial government shutdown impacting FEMA's disaster recovery efforts, and the FDA's decision to review Moderna's application for an mRNA-based flu vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

El Podcast de Aníbal
Sobre La Mesa - Martes, 25 de febrero de 2026

El Podcast de Aníbal

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 95:15


1. Renuncia en el gabinete de Jenniffer González. Por un escándalo de índole sexual- END- Ramón Burgos Bermúdez 2. Thomas Rivera Schatz entra en la controversia sobre la AAA y las gestiones de su presidente 3. Se le sigue complicando el escenario a la secretaria de la Vivienda, Ciary Pépres Peña 4. Preocupación por el despido del coordinador alterno de FEMA 5. Aunque el gobierno a través de la AEE pide se detenga el proceso de revisión de la tarifa, pero pide un sustancial aumento a su propio presupuesto 6. En el Mensaje de Estado más largo en la historia, Trump profundiza en las divisiones y los ataques 7. Panel “3 y contando, con Alondra Belaval, Ivonne Lozada y Ema MarreroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

El Podcast de Aníbal
Sobre La Mesa - Jueves, 26 de febrero de 2026

El Podcast de Aníbal

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 98:00


1. Gobernadora cambia su versión sobre el informe del DTOP en el caso de la Secretaria de la Vivienda y TRS contradice a Ciary 2. Y representante José “Cheito” Hernández dice DTOP no tiene expedientes de negociación para bajar y pagar las multas 3. Converso con el representante Domingo Torres 4. Gobernadora insiste ella no tuvo nada que ver con la salida del coordinador de FEMA 5. Miguel Romero sale con la paciencia agotada de la reunión cumbre sobre Acueductos con la gobernadora 6. Aunque el gobierno a través de la AEE pide se detenga el proceso de revisión de la tarifa, pero pide un sustancial aumento a su propio presupuesto 7. Colgado en el Senado el proyecto de la gobernadora para legalizar los vehículos todo terreno 8. Fuerte evidencia de que el Departamento de Justicia federal escondió alegaciones de una mujer de que fue abusada sexualmente cuando era niña por Donald Trump y Jeffrey Epstein 9. Jueves de películas y streaming con Gabriela Acevedo Gándara See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En Blanco y Negro con Sandra
RADIO – VIERNES, 27 DE FEBRERO DE 2026 – Vuelve Charlie Delgado, pero no a la política sino al negocio de la energía y la basura

En Blanco y Negro con Sandra

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 53:07


1. Compañía del exalcalde de Isabela yexcandidato a la gobernación “Charlie” Delgado desarrollaría de “siete a nueve”plantas “waste-to-energy” para eliminar el 90% de la basura con una tecnologíaque segrega el material reciclable y utiliza gran parte del resto para laproducción eléctrica2. Presidenta de la UPR asegura que notiene intención de renunciar a pesar de que nadie la quiere3. Lo que le pasó a Yovín…Por elreconocido doctor Fernando Cabanillas4. FEMA autoriza $1,183 millones para176 proyectos de reconstrucción en Puerto Rico5. La Junta de Planificación confirmaexpansión ilegal de cantera en Adjuntas6. Familia de Robert Viqueira solicitareunión con la gobernadora para impulsar revisión judicial7. Reportan más de 80,000 casos deevasión contributiva a nivel federal8. La "Messimanía" seapodera del Estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel9. Cuba critica a EE.UU. por'impunidad' ante sospechosos de ataque con lancha rápida 10.            Paramount Skydance gana poradquirir Warner Bros; Netflix se retira y sus acciones suben11.            Es obvio que Trump quiere un paísde blancos: Reporta Reuters que Estados Unidos pretende acoger a 4.500sudafricanos blancos al mes como refugiados, según documento Este es un programa independiente y sindicalizado. Esto significa que este programa se produce de manera independiente, pero se transmite de manera sindicalizada, o sea, por las emisoras y cadenas de radio que son más fuertes en sus respectivas regiones. También se transmite por sus plataformas digitales, aplicaciones para dispositivos móviles y redes sociales.  Estas emisoras de radio son:1.    Cadena WIAC - WYAC 930 AM Cabo Rojo- Mayagüez2.    Cadena WIAC – WISA 1390 AM Isabela3.    Cadena WIAC – WIAC 740 AM Área norte y zona metropolitana4.    WLRP 1460 AM Radio Raíces La voz del Pepino en San Sebastián5.    X61 – 610 AM en Patillas6.    X61 – 94.3 FM Patillas y todo el sureste7.    WPAB 550 AM - Ponce8.    ECO 93.1 FM – En todo Puerto Rico9.    WOQI 1020 AM – Radio Casa Pueblo desde Adjuntas 10. Mundo Latino PR.com, la emisora web de música tropical y comentario Una vez sale del aire, el programa queda grabado y está disponible en las plataformas de podcasts tales como Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts y otras plataformas https://anchor.fm/sandrarodriguezcotto También nos pueden seguir en:REDES SOCIALES:  Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, Tumblr, TikTok BLOG:  En Blanco y Negro con Sandra http://enblancoynegromedia.blogspot.com  SUSCRIPCIÓN: Substack, plataforma de suscripción de prensa independientehttps://substack.com/@sandrarodriguezcotto OTROS MEDIOS DIGITALES: ¡Ey! Boricua, Revista Seguros. Revista Crónicas y otrosEstas son algunas de las noticias que tenemos hoy En Blanco y Negro con Sandra. 

Kevin Kietzman Has Issues
War on Fraud Hits KC, Need Scorecard to Keep Track, ICE/Olathe Story Truth Told, FIFA Wants Money Now, R's Ballpark Model, KSU Media Latest Shame, 1587 Lawsuit Twist

Kevin Kietzman Has Issues

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 52:21


   One day after Donald Trump declared he's putting VP JD Vance in charge of America's "war on fraud" we need a scorecard to keep track of all the federal raids, busts, arraignments and investigations made public in some of our biggest cities.  KC's Mayor Pro Tem is in really hot water over an FBI investigation that's been going on for a full year without her knowing it.  LA, San Fran, Boston, Miami and the mother of all fraud... Minneapolis.. all had big news yesterday.    That takedown on the street by ICE of a 19 year old American in Olathe has a new narrative.  Turns out the young man was road raging ICE agents and is lucky.... no, very lucky... they are not charging him with a crime.   Never, ever believe the one sided first stories regarding ICE enforcing our laws.      World Cup host cities are crying poor and FIFA is threatening to pull out of fan fests and other events around the soccer games if they don't get millions and millions now.... from FEMA!    There is stunning financial data for the Atlanta Braves' Ballpark Village and it's easy to see why the Royals want to try to do this for themselves.    They are only the latest but the fan boy media around K-State Athletics are really embarrassing themselves by piling on the basketball team and coaches right now after four years of publicly drinking the Kool Aid on the biggest hiring disaster in school history.  Don't trust fan boy media anywhere!   And the lawsuit by 1587 Sneakers against 1587 restaurant is not exactly what you think.... we'll fill you in.

Jay Fonseca
PODCAST LAS NOTICIAS CON CALLE DE 25 FEBRERO DE 2026

Jay Fonseca

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 21:44


PODCAST LAS NOTICIAS CON CALLE DE 25 FEBRERO DE 2026 -  El fondo se defiende tras cantazo de poder perder hasta 100 millones - Metro Evidencia de que Epstein tiene contactos con Rusia y los bancos lo ayudaron - FTMiguel Romero en guerra contra la AAA y plantea hasta demandar - El Vocero La barcaza la logran sacar - Noticentro Alcaldes preocupados por salida de jefe de FEMA, vuelven a negociar la recuperación y piden fondos estatales para hacer las cosas - El Vocero Secretario de Obras Públicas se excusa de reunión por tener que ir a Fortaleza, Fortaleza dice que no lo convocaron - El Vocero 1 de cada 6 niños son víctimas de seducción digital - EL VoceroLetra muerte leyes para eliminar plásticos de un solo uso - El Vocero Pronostican colapso de la industria de placas solares - El Vocero Rivera Schatz plantea quitarle poderes a la jueza presidenta - El Nuevo Día Subasta para dos unidades de Costa Sur - El Nuevo DiaUPRRP a punto de quedarse sin luz y sin aires, están al borde del colapso - El Nuevo Día Envían a Justicia el tumbe de 99 millones al Fondo - El Nuevo Día Demócratas vienen a retiro de recaudo de fondos este weekend con donativos de 5 mil billetes - Metro Todavía la Junta no ha recibido documentos para reforma contributiva - Noticel Departamento de la Guerra quiere que Claude suelte controles - FTRentas en España están tan fuera de control que los ocupa tendrán hasta un año más - Bloomberg Trump da el mensaje más largo de la historia, táctico, no funcional, pero super emocional     •    Si eres de los que no le gusta salir de casa y que te la pongan fácil, esto es para ti. T-Mobile te la hacen fácil para cambiarte a la mejor red móvil en Puerto Rico.     •    O sea que simple - llama al 1-800-TMOBILE para que no tengas que hacer filas, vueltas y ordena desde donde estés.     •    Y sí, te lo envían gratis hasta tu casa.     •    Así que llama HOY al 1-800-TMOBILE y haz el switch a la Mejor Red Móvil en Puerto Rico. T-Mobile.Incluye auspicio 

This Morning With Gordon Deal
This Morning with Gordon Deal February 25, 2026

This Morning With Gordon Deal

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026


President Trump hails an economic turnaround many voters don't see, winter storms collide with shutdown fight, putting pressure on FEMA, and fun facts about the State of the Union.

El Podcast de Aníbal
Sobre La Mesa - Martes, 24 de febrero de 2026

El Podcast de Aníbal

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 97:11


1. Fuentes apuntan a que el informe del DTOP sobre el escándalo del centro de inspección de vehículos de Yabucoa no va a ser bueno para la secretaria de la Vivienda 2. Despiden a alto funcionario de FEMA en Puerto Rico. ¿A petición de la gobernadora? ¿El problema está en FEMA o en el gobierno de PR? 3. Tribunal ordena a La Fortaleza que NO impida la entrada de periodistas a conferencias de prensa 4. Presidente de la AAA dice NO hay crisis de agua 5. Se filtra comprometedor audio del subsecretario del DRNA 6. Martes de energía con Ramón Luis Nieves. Conversamos con Julián Herencia de la Asociación de Productores de Energía Renovable sobre el status de los proyectos pendientes 7. Confirmada la ex comisionada electoral del PNP a la junta de gobierno de la UPR 8. Trump dará hoy su mensaje de Estado en momentos que las encuestas lo tienen extremadamente débil, hay tranque con los demócratas sobre el presupuesto de ICE, perdió el caso de los aranceles en el Tribunal Supremo y está la amenaza de atacar a IránSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Scoop Podcast
DHS shutdown puts strain on security, information-sharing ahead of World Cup

The Daily Scoop Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 4:58


The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is impacting the preparation of cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to stakeholder testimony Tuesday. Beginning Sunday, Secretary Kristi Noem halted all non-disaster-related Federal Emergency Management Agency response efforts and scaled back FEMA operations to “bare-minimum, life-saving operations only.” Host city representatives said the agency has yet to send out the $625 million investment — referred to as the FIFA World Cup Grant Program — that Congress already appropriated as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The FIFA World Cup Grant Program is meant to support security activities, including training and readiness exercises, cybersecurity defense and operational requirements associated with increased information sharing and analysis needs. With just over 100 days before the World Cup festivities begin, officials advocated for the release of funding during a House Homeland Security hearing. The Department of State announced nearly 50 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity awards under its Evolve program aimed at IT modernization last week. In a notice posted to SAM.gov, the department said 28 contractors had received awards spanning five function categories for services related to IT management, cloud and data centers, application development, network and telecommunications, and end user support. The contract has a ceiling of $10 billion and a base period of one year plus six one-year option periods. Of all the categories, cloud and data center services and application development had the most awardees, with 14 and 13 respectively. Leidos and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) had the highest number of awards across the categories, winning four contracts each. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine (Broadcast-affiliate version)
Between The Lines (broadcast-affiliate version) - Feb. 25, 2026

Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine (Broadcast-affiliate version)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 29:00


ENCORE PRESENTATION:Oxfam America CEO Abby Maxwell: Trump Closure of USAID Humanitarian Relief Programs Has Killed Hundreds of ThousandsACLU Senior Policy Counsel Chad Marlow: Trump's National Security Memo Labels His Enemies Terrorists, Orders InvestigationsArtist and activist Robert Shetterly: ‘Americans Who Tell the Truth' Portraiture Project Aims to Inspire Courageous CitizenshipBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Trump intensifies AI critical minerals scramble• Canada signs energy pact with China• Zero homeowners approved for FEMA buyout after HeleneVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Bonita Radio
NCC Quiere atornillar a un PNP leal a ella en FEMA

Bonita Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 54:16


#gobierno #recuperación #puertorico El pedido de Jenniffer Gonzáez de que Kristie Noem despidiera al segundo hombre en mando en FEMA, Andrés García Martinó, le saldrá caro a la Primera y las pagará el pueblo. | Trump y Jan Payano de un pájaro las dos garras. ¡Conéctate, comenta y comparte! #periodismoindependiente #periodismodigital #periodismoinvestigativo Síguenos en nuestras redes sociales: tiktok.com: https://x.com/Bonita_Radio Facebook: / bonitaradio Instagram: / bonitaradio X: https://x.com/Bonita_Radio

Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine podcast (consumer distribution)
Trump Closure of USAID Humanitarian Relief Programs Has Killed Hundreds of Thousands

Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine podcast (consumer distribution)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 29:00


ENCORE PRESENTATION:Oxfam America CEO Abby Maxwell: Trump Closure of USAID Humanitarian Relief Programs Has Already Killed Hundreds of ThousandsACLU Senior Policy Counsel Chad Marlow: Trump's National Security Memo Labels His Enemies Terrorists, Orders InvestigationsArtist and activist Robert Shetterly: ‘Americans Who Tell the Truth' Portraiture Project Aims to Inspire Courageous CitizenshipBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Trump intensifies AI critical minerals scramble• Canada signs energy pact with China• Zero homeowners approved for FEMA buyout after HeleneVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Jay Fonseca
PODCAST LAS NOTICIAS CON CALLE DE 24 FEBRERO DE 2026

Jay Fonseca

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 19:44


PODCAST LAS NOTICIAS CON CALLE DE 24 FEBRERO DE 2026 -  Plantean tarifa temporera para pagar las pensiones de empleados AEE - El Vocero Ni Janet Parra ni Vanessa Santo Domingo tienen contrato con la gobernadora todavía - El VoceroEl Mencho cayó por romántico, lo pillaron con jeva - Reuters 7 mil querellas por delitos contra viejitos - El Vocero Expande un poco Collins en PR tras inversión de 11 millones del gobierno - El Nuevo Día Sacan a jefe de FEMA para nuestra recuperación de María tras reunión de gobernadora con secretaria federal, JGo dice que ella no fue  - El Nuevo Día Justicia no decide si investiga traqueteo de centros de inspección - El Vocero Van a obligar a publicar la telemetría para que el pueblo sepa donde hay y no agua - El Vocero No logran mover barcaza encallada - El Vocero Rivera Schatz presenta proyecto que quitaría poder a jueza presidenta y atornillaría a fiscales bajo su aprobación - El Nuevo Día Gobierno pudiera perder 99 millones tras caer en pescaíto de Phoenix Fund - El Nuevo Día En duda todavía el visado de Cuba para el Clásico Mundial de Baseball - Primera Hora Proponen revisar el arbitrio de autos para cambiar el juego de los impuestos - Primera HoraRD tuvo su segundo apagón masivo en tres meses - Diario Libre Tarifa de Trump fueron a 10% y no a 15% contrario a lo anunciado - FTIrán y Pakistán han deportado tres millones de personas para Afghanistán en los pasados meses - FTChina no está saliendo del dólar, el dominio de la moneda parece estar lejos - Economist Hoy es mensaje de estado de situación de Trump Se cumplen cuatro años de la guerra de Ucrania FedEx demanda a Trump para que le devuelta lo pagado en tarifas - Financial Times CPI y periodistas le ganan a la gobernadora por acceso de la prensa Grok logra acuerdo para información confidencial con el ejército - Axios En Puerto Rico, cuidar a nuestros adultos mayores es un acto de amor, pero muchosfamiliares asumen este reto sin las herramientas técnicas para manejar el desgastefísico y emocional.EDP University ha diseñado el Certificado Técnico en Geriatría con énfasis en SaludMental. Un programa de 26 créditos para que domines desde la administración demedicamentos hasta la prevención de accidentes.Cuidar con conocimiento lo cambia todo. Escanea el QR en pantalla o visitaedpuniversity.edu. ¡Saber es poder!Incluye auspicio 

The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Career Opportunities: He issues a call to action for minorities to explore opportunities like Amazon DSP and real estate investment.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 22:52 Transcription Available


Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Justin M. Lee. Purpose of the Interview To showcase Dr. Lee’s journey from a young real estate agent to a multi-industry entrepreneur. To inspire listeners with strategies for wealth-building through real estate, construction, and logistics. To encourage financial literacy, ownership, and collaboration within underserved communities. To issue a call to action for minorities to explore opportunities like Amazon DSP and real estate investment. Key Takeaways Early Career & Education Started young in real estate, embraced discomfort in rooms dominated by older professionals. Leveraged millennial tech skills (social media marketing) to help veteran brokers grow. Earned a doctorate degree and became a licensed real estate broker. Social Media as a Business Tool Built a strong presence on TikTok (90K followers) and other platforms. Helped older real estate firms thrive by creating digital visibility. Emphasized that “business must look as good online as in person.” Financial Literacy & Homeownership African-American communities often lack foundational financial knowledge. Key barriers: misunderstanding credit, fear of debt, and lack of exposure to ownership benefits. Advocates teaching the difference between good debt (real estate) and bad debt (consumer credit). Real Estate Process Initial onboarding: credit score, income, tax filing. Connect clients with lenders, secure pre-approval, then negotiate and close within 30–45 days. Uses property tours as motivation even for those not yet approved. Pooling Resources for Wealth Industry dominated by white men and foreign investors who use syndication. Dr. Lee created a private family fund with fraternity brothers and friends. Acquired 150+ apartment units and commercial properties by pooling resources and forming LLCs. Amazon DSP Opportunity Owns an Amazon Delivery Service Partner business (42 trucks, 200 employees). Offers minorities a chance to apply for DSP with $10K grant. Taught him true CEO skills: HR, payroll, compliance, and scaling operations. Construction Business Entered construction after experiencing exploitation in fix-and-flip projects. Learned the business side (permits, change orders) and got licensed. Built major projects like a 10,000 sq. ft. restaurant in Atlanta. Advocates for Black representation in construction, an industry dominated by whites and Hispanics. Personal Background Raised in New Orleans during Katrina by a single mother and grandparents. Mother invested FEMA checks into real estate, teaching him property management and renovation skills early. Believes knowledge is power and emphasizes planning and consistency. Notable Quotes On embracing discomfort:“I learned to embrace the uncomfort and make it one of my biggest strengths.” On social media:“You have to make your business look the same way online as in person.” On financial literacy:“Real estate is always going to be good debt. Bad debt is the Macy’s card.” On collaboration:“Pooling resources shows how far we can go and how fast we can go—but together.” On planning:“If you don’t plan, you plan to fail. All you have to do is stick to the plan.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strawberry Letter
Career Opportunities: He issues a call to action for minorities to explore opportunities like Amazon DSP and real estate investment.

Strawberry Letter

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 22:52 Transcription Available


Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Justin M. Lee. Purpose of the Interview To showcase Dr. Lee’s journey from a young real estate agent to a multi-industry entrepreneur. To inspire listeners with strategies for wealth-building through real estate, construction, and logistics. To encourage financial literacy, ownership, and collaboration within underserved communities. To issue a call to action for minorities to explore opportunities like Amazon DSP and real estate investment. Key Takeaways Early Career & Education Started young in real estate, embraced discomfort in rooms dominated by older professionals. Leveraged millennial tech skills (social media marketing) to help veteran brokers grow. Earned a doctorate degree and became a licensed real estate broker. Social Media as a Business Tool Built a strong presence on TikTok (90K followers) and other platforms. Helped older real estate firms thrive by creating digital visibility. Emphasized that “business must look as good online as in person.” Financial Literacy & Homeownership African-American communities often lack foundational financial knowledge. Key barriers: misunderstanding credit, fear of debt, and lack of exposure to ownership benefits. Advocates teaching the difference between good debt (real estate) and bad debt (consumer credit). Real Estate Process Initial onboarding: credit score, income, tax filing. Connect clients with lenders, secure pre-approval, then negotiate and close within 30–45 days. Uses property tours as motivation even for those not yet approved. Pooling Resources for Wealth Industry dominated by white men and foreign investors who use syndication. Dr. Lee created a private family fund with fraternity brothers and friends. Acquired 150+ apartment units and commercial properties by pooling resources and forming LLCs. Amazon DSP Opportunity Owns an Amazon Delivery Service Partner business (42 trucks, 200 employees). Offers minorities a chance to apply for DSP with $10K grant. Taught him true CEO skills: HR, payroll, compliance, and scaling operations. Construction Business Entered construction after experiencing exploitation in fix-and-flip projects. Learned the business side (permits, change orders) and got licensed. Built major projects like a 10,000 sq. ft. restaurant in Atlanta. Advocates for Black representation in construction, an industry dominated by whites and Hispanics. Personal Background Raised in New Orleans during Katrina by a single mother and grandparents. Mother invested FEMA checks into real estate, teaching him property management and renovation skills early. Believes knowledge is power and emphasizes planning and consistency. Notable Quotes On embracing discomfort:“I learned to embrace the uncomfort and make it one of my biggest strengths.” On social media:“You have to make your business look the same way online as in person.” On financial literacy:“Real estate is always going to be good debt. Bad debt is the Macy’s card.” On collaboration:“Pooling resources shows how far we can go and how fast we can go—but together.” On planning:“If you don’t plan, you plan to fail. All you have to do is stick to the plan.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Career Opportunities: He issues a call to action for minorities to explore opportunities like Amazon DSP and real estate investment.

Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 22:52 Transcription Available


Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Justin M. Lee. Purpose of the Interview To showcase Dr. Lee’s journey from a young real estate agent to a multi-industry entrepreneur. To inspire listeners with strategies for wealth-building through real estate, construction, and logistics. To encourage financial literacy, ownership, and collaboration within underserved communities. To issue a call to action for minorities to explore opportunities like Amazon DSP and real estate investment. Key Takeaways Early Career & Education Started young in real estate, embraced discomfort in rooms dominated by older professionals. Leveraged millennial tech skills (social media marketing) to help veteran brokers grow. Earned a doctorate degree and became a licensed real estate broker. Social Media as a Business Tool Built a strong presence on TikTok (90K followers) and other platforms. Helped older real estate firms thrive by creating digital visibility. Emphasized that “business must look as good online as in person.” Financial Literacy & Homeownership African-American communities often lack foundational financial knowledge. Key barriers: misunderstanding credit, fear of debt, and lack of exposure to ownership benefits. Advocates teaching the difference between good debt (real estate) and bad debt (consumer credit). Real Estate Process Initial onboarding: credit score, income, tax filing. Connect clients with lenders, secure pre-approval, then negotiate and close within 30–45 days. Uses property tours as motivation even for those not yet approved. Pooling Resources for Wealth Industry dominated by white men and foreign investors who use syndication. Dr. Lee created a private family fund with fraternity brothers and friends. Acquired 150+ apartment units and commercial properties by pooling resources and forming LLCs. Amazon DSP Opportunity Owns an Amazon Delivery Service Partner business (42 trucks, 200 employees). Offers minorities a chance to apply for DSP with $10K grant. Taught him true CEO skills: HR, payroll, compliance, and scaling operations. Construction Business Entered construction after experiencing exploitation in fix-and-flip projects. Learned the business side (permits, change orders) and got licensed. Built major projects like a 10,000 sq. ft. restaurant in Atlanta. Advocates for Black representation in construction, an industry dominated by whites and Hispanics. Personal Background Raised in New Orleans during Katrina by a single mother and grandparents. Mother invested FEMA checks into real estate, teaching him property management and renovation skills early. Believes knowledge is power and emphasizes planning and consistency. Notable Quotes On embracing discomfort:“I learned to embrace the uncomfort and make it one of my biggest strengths.” On social media:“You have to make your business look the same way online as in person.” On financial literacy:“Real estate is always going to be good debt. Bad debt is the Macy’s card.” On collaboration:“Pooling resources shows how far we can go and how fast we can go—but together.” On planning:“If you don’t plan, you plan to fail. All you have to do is stick to the plan.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Marc Cox Morning Show
Hour 1 [02/23/2026]: Bomb Cyclone Threatens Marc's D.C. Trip, Government Shutdown Hypocrisy, and the Left's Censorship Spiral

The Marc Cox Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 31:43


Marc Cox opens the week navigating a tense travel day as a bomb cyclone threatens to derail his trip to Washington, D.C., ahead of the State of the Union. He riffs on FEMA's funding freeze, TSA chaos, and government shutdown absurdities before delivering a fiery Soapbox on hypocrisy and patriotism—praising Team USA's gold medal win and slamming woke double standards. Kim St. Onge's “Kim on a Whim” digs into a teacher's suspension for backing a TPUSA chapter, exposing campus bias and cancel culture, while the hour closes with AOC's foreign policy faceplant and Gavin Newsom's tone-deaf appeal to black voters. Hashtags: #StateOfTheUnion #MarcCoxShow #BombCyclone #GovernmentShutdown #TPUSA #CancelCulture #AOC #GavinNewsom #TeamUSA #Patriotism

Mark Levin Podcast
The Best Of Mark Levin - 2/21/26

Mark Levin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 67:49


This week on the Mark Levin Show, AOC, Gavin Newsom and Hillary Clinton trash our country overseas because they hate our country. While our brave and patriotic military personnel stationed overseas are protecting the free world, they give aid and comfort to our enemies. And none of them have done anything for the betterment of our country. Later, a massive raw sewage spill is occurring in the Potomac River due to a break in a six-foot pipe on the Maryland side, dumping millions to hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage into the river flowing through Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. This poses serious health risks, environmental damage, and threats to people, wildlife, the regional water supply, and potentially the Atlantic Ocean. This is Democrat mismanagement—particularly by Maryland's Democrat leaders—for causing the crisis. Meanwhile, Democrats in Congress have defunded FEMA forcing its employees to coordinate cleanup efforts without pay. Also, processed foods should be defended against their common portrayal as dietary villains. About 100 years ago, mass urbanization, poverty, and lack of refrigeration made fresh food scarce, expensive, and prone to spoilage or contamination in cities, leading to widespread issues like foodborne illnesses, malnutrition, stomach cancer, dysentery, and short life expectancy. Processed foods, including canning, pasteurization, and preservatives, emerged as a critical solution to feed growing populations safely and affordably, preventing starvation and reducing risks from rancid or adulterated items. While some synthetic additives may have downsides, they are far safer than historical alternatives like rotten eggs or swill milk. Our military personnel deserve our respect and our gratitude. They stand ready to act on orders from President Trump to protect current and future generations from Iran. Ordinary Americans strongly support the military, unlike Marxists, Islamists, woke individuals, neo-Nazis, and isolationists. Isolationism against evils like Islamism, Communism, and fascism is suicidal. Sen Bernie Sanders continues to display a perplexing misunderstanding of economics with his recent attacks on billionaires like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. He claims these wealthy individuals are thwarting a wealth tax measure and insists they should pay their "fair share," ignoring the fact that the top 1% already contribute over 40% of federal income taxes. Instead of fostering an informed dialogue about economic realities, Sanders resorts to Marxist and Socialist rhetoric that vilifies success and oversimplifies the complexities of wealth creation. It's high time we confront this misguided socialist perspective and recognize the vital role that successful entrepreneurs play in driving our economy forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version
Florida Real Estate 2026: Storm Damage, FEMA Red Tape & Why Flips Aren't Selling

Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 19:50


In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Michelle Kesil speaks with Mike Breglio, a general contractor based in Florida. Mike shares insights into his work in general construction, the challenges he faces with permits and regulations, and the current state of the real estate market, particularly in home flipping. He discusses the impact of the economy on the housing market and offers advice for new investors looking to enter the Florida market.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Here First
Friday, February 20th, 2026

Here First

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 9:25


FEMA announced funding for some western Iowa communities affected by natural disasters. Over one hundred people rallied at the state capitol yesterday against a so called "Cancer Gag Act" bill. And how does funding play a role into 988 services for each state?

Beau of The Fifth Column
Let's talk about Trump's plan to ‘eliminate FEMA as we know it'...

Beau of The Fifth Column

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 4:22


Let's talk about Trump's plan to ‘eliminate FEMA as we know it'...

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
Parsing Immigration Policy: What You Should Know about the DHS Shutdown

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 42:43


A partial government shutdown that began at midnight on February 14 has halted appropriated funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), affecting FEMA, TSA, the Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A new podcast episode provides an assessment of where negotiations […]

MEDIA BUZZmeter
British Bombshell: Ex- Prince Andrew Arrested for Allegedly Passing Trade Secrets to Jeffrey Epstein, King Charles Backs Investigation

MEDIA BUZZmeter

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 31:42


Howie Kurtz on Former Prince Andrew being arrested on allegations of sharing UK trade secrets with Jeffrey Epstein, the partial government shutdown impacting FEMA's disaster recovery efforts, and the FDA's decision to review Moderna's application for an mRNA-based flu vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People
Do We Still Need to Talk About Race?

Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 50:11


In this episode of Everyday Conversations on Race, host Simma Lieberman welcomes Verna Williams, CEO of Equal Justice Works, former law professor, and former dean, for a powerful conversation about race, justice, and access to legal representation in America. Verna explains why race remains a necessary topic—not to assign personal blame, but to understand how systems shaped by slavery and segregation continue to influence opportunity and social hierarchy today. She reflects on growing up in the Washington, DC and Maryland area, attending both predominantly white and predominantly Black schools. Those experiences sharpened her awareness of being "different" and highlighted how segregated many of our lives still are. Even today, she encounters moments when someone tells her she is the first Black person they've had a meaningful conversation with—evidence of how separation persists. As CEO of Equal Justice Works—the nation's largest postgraduate public-interest legal fellowship program—Verna works to address a staggering reality: 92% of low-income people's civil legal needs go unmet. She explains how civil legal problems such as eviction, wage garnishment, loss of benefits, and family instability create economic insecurity and can even lead to involvement in the criminal legal system. Unlike criminal cases, there is no guaranteed right to counsel in high-stakes civil matters, leaving millions to navigate life-altering situations alone. Verna describes how Equal Justice Works partners with law firms, corporations, and foundations to fund fellowships that send lawyers into underserved communities. She highlights the organization's Disaster Resilience Program, created after Hurricane Katrina, which helps communities navigate FEMA claims, insurance issues, document replacement, and preparedness planning. She also shares her personal journey—from broadcast journalism to law—motivated by fairness and shaped by the civil rights and women's rights movements. Her career has included work on voting rights, women's rights, veterans' benefits, and debt collection reform. She also argued—and won—a 5–4 U.S. Supreme Court case establishing that schools must address known student-on-student sexual harassment under Title IX. The conversation explores immigration representation, reports of ICE detentions at court hearings, and practical ways non-lawyers can help—through translation, court accompaniment, and local volunteer efforts. Verna encourages listeners to stay informed through reputable sources, vote, and engage locally in school boards and city councils. She also shares personal reflections on music and film—and clarifies her role as Michelle Obama's oral historian during the early White House years, after the two were law school classmates. This episode connects race, law, and economic justice—and offers clear examples of how everyday engagement can strengthen democracy. Time Stamps 00:00 Welcome to Race Convo: Why These Conversations Matter 00:58 Meet Verna Williams + The Big Question: Do We Still Need to Talk About Race? 02:16 Race as a Social Hierarchy: How History Still Shapes Today 03:54 Growing Up Integrated: Verna's Schools, Identity, and Feeling 'Different' 05:15 Segregation in Real Life: 'First Black Person I've Talked To' + Why the Podcast Exists 08:04 What Equal Justice Works Does: Closing the Civil Legal Help Gap 09:52 Why Verna Chose Justice Work: Early Racism, Fairness, and Civil Rights Roots 12:29 Civil vs. Criminal: The Hidden Crisis of No Right to Counsel 17:50 How Equal Justice Works Operates: Fellowships, Funding, and Disaster Resilience 21:00 Verna's Career Path + Arguing a Landmark Title IX Case at the Supreme Court 25:42 Keeping Progress Moving Forward: Training the Next Generation of Public Interest Leaders 26:30 Making Public Interest Careers Possible: Loan Forgiveness & Funding Support 27:31 Why This Work Matters: Building Leaders Through Equal Justice Works 28:46 Training for Empathy: Community-Led Lawyering & Fellow Learning Networks 30:16 Immigrant Justice on the Front Lines: Asylum, ICE at Court & Finding Hope 32:28 How Non-Lawyers Can Help: Volunteering, Translating & Getting Involved 34:11 Where to Plug In: EJW, Legal Services Corp & Other Advocacy Orgs 37:11 Staying Hopeful: History, Collective Action & Cross-Political Coalitions 43:51 Michelle Obama Connection: Serving as Her Oral Historian 45:26 Rapid-Fire Fun: Playlists, Oscar Movies & What to Watch Next 47:43 Final Call to Action: Get Informed, Vote Local & Show Up Guest Bio Verna L. Williams (she/her) is the CEO of Equal Justice Works. In her role as CEO, Verna has continued to advance the mission of Equal Justice Works to create opportunities for leaders to transform their passion for equal justice into a lifelong commitment to public service. Verna brings with her an extensive background of experience teaching and practicing law, as well as researching civil and women's rights. Verna previously served as the dean of the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where she was a professor prior to becoming dean, and taught courses on family law, gender discrimination, and constitutional law. Additionally, she founded and co-directed the Judge Nathaniel Jones Center for Race, Gender, and Social Justice at the University of Cincinnati.   Click here to DONATE and support our podcast All donations are tax deductible through Fractured Atlas. Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist, helps leaders create inclusive cultures. She is a consultant, speaker, and facilitator. Simma is the creator and host of the podcast, Everyday Conversations on Race. Contact Simma@SimmaLieberman.com to get more information, book her as a speaker for your next event, help you become a more inclusive leader, or facilitate dialogues across differences. Go to www.simmalieberman.com and www.raceconvo.com for more information Simma is a member of and inspired by the global organization IAC (Inclusion Allies Coalition)    Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Tiktok Website Previous Episodes Can Women of Color and White Women Be Friends? What Was DEI Actually Meant to Do—and Why Did It Go Off Track? Curiosity, Not Cancellation: Real Talk with Dr. Julie Pham Loved this episode?  Leave us a review and rating

Mark Levin Podcast
2/17/26 - Peace Through Strength: The Real Deal on Iran

Mark Levin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 109:18


On Tuesday's Mark Levin Show, Liberty's Voice Vodcast launched today and it's different from radio or TV. Today's first episode focused on a detailed, phrase-by-phrase breakdown of the Declaration of Independence, providing historical context and highlighting its unique, inspiring, and exceptional nature as the foundation of the nation. And contrasted it with the core ideological principles of Marxism, noting how Marxism was adapted into an Americanized form by the progressive movement in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Also, there's confusion about the current situation with Iran, we initially thought military action was imminent but recent reports of another meeting in two weeks have created uncertainty. Iran continues repressing and killing its opposition while tightening its police state control. Any deal lifting sanctions would allow the regime to survive indefinitely, gain funds to strengthen its military and Islamist control, and lie about compliance, similar to North Korea. President Trump understands that if he does attack, he must win decisively. Later, a massive raw sewage spill is occurring in the Potomac River due to a break in a six-foot pipe on the Maryland side, dumping millions to hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage into the river flowing through Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. This poses serious health risks, environmental damage, and threats to people, wildlife, the regional water supply, and potentially the Atlantic Ocean. This is Democrat mismanagement—particularly by Maryland's Democrat leaders—for causing the crisis. Meanwhile, Democrats in Congress have defunded FEMA forcing its employees to coordinate cleanup efforts without pay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beau of The Fifth Column
Let's talk about Trump's FEMA rhetoric falling apart....

Beau of The Fifth Column

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 4:17


Let's talk about Trump's FEMA rhetoric falling apart....

John Solomon Reports
Rep. Claudia Tenney highlights danger of New York's New Green Deal

John Solomon Reports

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 35:44


In this President's Day episode of John Solomon Reports, we dive into the significant events unfolding in our nation, starting with a concerning sewage leak in Maryland that has led to millions of gallons of raw sewage contaminating the iconic Potomac River. President Trump, despite being on holiday, has taken decisive action by activating FEMA to address this ecological disaster, criticizing local Democratic leadership for their mishandling of the situation. John discusses the implications of this incident and the President's strong response to Maryland's blue governor, Wes Moore.Congresswoman Claudia Tenney from New York joins the show to share her insights on the challenges facing her state and the leadership of New York City. Her candid perspective sheds light on the broader issues of governance and accountability that resonate across the nation.Next, Georgia State Senator Greg Dolezal, a leading candidate for lieutenant governor, discusses his efforts to reform Fulton County's election administration. He addresses the ongoing struggles with vote counting and the ramifications of the recent FBI raid, emphasizing the need for state oversight to ensure election integrity.Finally, Nicole Huyer from the Heritage Foundation provides a critical analysis of Mayor Mondaire's tumultuous start in office. Huyer reveals how even members of the mayor's own party are beginning to question his leadership, highlighting the pressing issues that New Yorkers are facing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The FOX News Rundown
Immigration Battle Triggers Another Shutdown, Shakes Up Midterms

The FOX News Rundown

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 32:36


The Department of Homeland Security has entered a partial government shutdown, after a two-week funding extension expired without a bipartisan agreement on immigration reforms. While core agencies like ICE and CBP remain operational due to existing funding streams, the lapse forces roughly 95% of TSA agents and thousands of FEMA employees to work without pay, echoing the financial strain of a previous 43-day shutdown. Republican candidate for the North Carolina Senate and former RNC Chairman Michael Whatley joins the Rundown to discuss yet another political standoff and how it ties into his bid to replace retiring Senator Thom Tillis. As the nation marks the federal holiday for Washington's birthday, 'The White House', a new FOX Nation series, explores the executive mansion's early years, highlighting the political power plays, personal scandals, and the high-stakes compromise that shaped the nation's capital. Historian and CEO of the American Philosophical Society, Dr. Patrick Spero, who is featured in the series, joins to discuss the complex lives of the Founding Fathers, the influential role of Dolley Madison in shaping the building's social identity, and how the "People's House" has constantly evolved to meet the needs of a growing country. Plus, commentary by Paul Batura, vice president of communications at Focus on the Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Face the Nation on the Radio
Tom Homan, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Sen. Thom Tillis

Face the Nation on the Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 47:39


This week on Face the Nation, the Department of Homeland Security is in a shutdown as negotiations over immigration enforcement rules are at a standstill. Two months into the new year, and the government is shut down yet again, this time, only partially, as disputes over President Trump's deportation policy leave lawmakers unable to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Caught in the limbo: TSA agents, the Coast Guard, FEMA employees and thousands of others, some working without pay. We ask Trump's border czar Tom Homan and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries where negotiations stand. Meanwhile, the fallout from the release of Epstein files grows as Attorney General Pam Bondi faces a grilling on Capitol Hill for her department's handling of the investigation. We talk to the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, California Congressman Robert Garcia, about what more he wants to see from the Justice Department as lawmakers get a firsthand look at the unredacted files for the first time. And finally, as world leaders gather at an annual security conference in Munich, we hear about that, and about America's standing in the world, from Republican Senator Thom Tillis. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Levin Podcast
The Best Of Mark Levin - 2/14/26

Mark Levin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 74:15


United States is an unprecedented form of self-sabotage or national suicide, where the greatest nation deliberately opened its borders, imported people from regions who refuse to assimilate, contribute, or integrate, and instead seek to destroy and conquer from within. This is not a hostile invasion, but a celebrated parade enabled by the Democrat Party, liberal groups in Europe and elsewhere, and secularists, and who believe in unrestricted openness. Later, the media report on every instance when ICE detains someone who, it later turns out, should not have been detained. There will always be some level of misidentification when dealing with such large numbers of people and chaotic situations. There were no endless news reports on what has happened to people when the border was wide open, and the brutality and inhumanity resulting from that policy. The murdered, raped, and otherwise brutalized American citizens are mostly ignored. The media are so completely in the tank for the Democrats and the left, they're open and blatant about it and don't give a damn. Also, this debt crisis in America predates President Trump – it stems from a massive welfare state which expanded to include illegal aliens, unchecked waste, fraud, and abuse costing hundreds of billions annually, and out-of-control Marxist-socialist policies. Congress is unable to fix this problem because Democrats want to spend even more. Unchecked fiscal irresponsibility risks economic collapse, worthless currency, stagflation, societal dislocation, and violent riots if the system fails. We need to ensure that our republic survives! Lastly, the Democrats in the House voted against funding key components of the Department of Homeland Security, including FEMA, TSA, the Secret Service, and others, while ICE funding continues through 2027. Democrats are pushing demands that would severely hamper ICE's ability to identify, apprehend, detain, and deport illegal aliens, while granting increased protections to them. Democrats will orchestrate a propaganda campaign, with media assistance, to blame Republicans for resulting inconveniences to air travelers and disaster victims when they shut down the government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Levin Podcast
2/12/26 - Immigration, Funding, and Political Power

Mark Levin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 107:43


On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, First Lady Melania Trump calls in to explain how she successfully facilitated the return of Russian and Ukrainian children to their families after they were separated because of the war. She also discusses her new movie – MELANIA, which is in theaters now. Afterward, the Democrats in the House voted against funding key components of the Department of Homeland Security, including FEMA, TSA, the Secret Service, and others, while ICE funding continues through 2027.  Democrats are pushing demands that would severely hamper ICE's ability to identify, apprehend, detain, and deport illegal aliens, while granting increased protections to them. Democrats will orchestrate a propaganda campaign, with media assistance, to blame Republicans for resulting inconveniences to air travelers and disaster victims when they shut down the government. Later, several members of Congress, including Senator Mark Kelly released a video urging military personnel and intelligence community members to defy or turn against the commander-in-chief without justification.  Secretary of War Pete Hegseth took action against Kelly arguing that allowing such actions to go unchecked erodes military discipline and standards. But federal judge Richard Leon for issuing a ruling that blocked the Pentagon's attempt to strip Kelly of his rank and pension, calling the decision contemptible, stupid, and an overreach. Leon should retire or leave the bench now.  Finally, Don Hodel calls in to discuss his new book: Called to Serve: My Path to President Reagan's Cabinet and Beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morning Announcements
Friday, February 13th, 2026 - Primary season is here; DHS shutdown looms; ICE ends MN deployment, gets facial recognition; Gallup ends prez ratings

Morning Announcements

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 7:38


Today's Headlines: Early voting is officially underway for North Carolina's March 3 Senate primary — your reminder that primary season is here and checking your state's election dates is now mandatory civic behavior. The timing matters, because Washington is doing the most: the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is likely to shut down after Senate Democrats blocked a funding bill that didn't include limits on ICE practices. If it happens, the shutdown would also hit the TSA, FEMA, and the United States Coast Guard — just as Congress leaves town for a Presidents' Day recess.  Meanwhile, border czar Tom Homan claims ICE is ending deployments to Minnesota, though reporting suggests those deployments may not have actually ended — or possibly started. At the same time, Customs and Border Protection is moving ahead with a $225,000 contract for Clearview AI, a facial recognition tool built on billions of scraped images, now approved for “tactical targeting” and network analysis.  That mysterious whistleblower complaint involving Tulsi Gabbard also landed exactly where everyone expected: it centered on her burying an NSA report about a Trump associate's call with a foreign intelligence agency. Just as we guessed…last week, that associate was Jared Kushner, and the call reportedly involved Iran. Benjamin Netanyahu met with Donald Trump at the White House, after which Trump publicly scolded Isaac Herzog for not pardoning Netanyahu over corruption charges — while brushing off questions about responsibility for October 7. Elsewhere, X, owned by Elon Musk, is under scrutiny after reports it sold premium accounts to Iranian regime officials despite U.S. sanctions. And finally, Gallup announced its ending monthly presidential approval ratings after nearly 90 years. The last one, taken in December, clocked in at 36%. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Inside North Carolina's 2026 high-stakes primary races Politico: DHS shutdown all but certain after failed Senate vote - Live Updates NYT: Trump Administration to End Surge of Immigration Agents in Minnesota Wired:: CBP Signs Clearview AI Deal to Use Face Recognition for ‘Tactical Targeting' WSJ: Gabbard Whistleblower Complaint Based on Intercepted Conversation About Jared Kushner Axios: Trump says Israeli president "should be ashamed" for not pardoning Netanyahu Wired: Elon Musk's X Appears to Be Violating US Sanctions by Selling Premium Accounts to Iranian Leaders NYT: Gallup Will No Longer Track Presidential Approval Ratings Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Politics Politics Politics
Why the Talking Filibuster Revival is DOA. The Epstein Files are Tearing the UK Apart (with Stella Tsantekidou)

Politics Politics Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 79:59


Over the past couple of weeks, Senate Republicans have come up with this plan to bring back the talking filibuster, all in an effort to pass the SAVE America Act. On paper, it is clever. Force Democrats to physically hold the floor to block voter ID legislation that polls as an 80-20 issue. Make them read the phone book. Make them look unserious. Put Jon Ossoff and other swing-state Democrats on the record defending a position that is wildly unpopular nationally.I actually think it would be smart politics. It's also never going to happen.The reason is simple: Senate institutionalists. John Thune does not want to be the Republican leader who weakened the filibuster, even in a limited way. The Senate sees itself as the “august deliberative body,” not the truck stop chaos of the House. No one wants on their résumé that they chipped away at the 60-vote threshold. The irony is that nothing in the rules prevents a talking filibuster. It simply fell out of use. But reviving it would still be seen as escalation.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.And escalation is not what senators do to each other lightly. They are there for six years. They share committee rooms and green rooms. They nurse grudges quietly. They do not enjoy public humiliation.So while conservatives may draw up elaborate procedural roadmaps, this one caps out at tradition. And tradition, in the Senate, wins more often than base energy.The Shutdown Nobody WinsMeanwhile, we are entering an actual shutdown this weekend because Senate Democrats blocked a Department of Homeland Security funding bill after the House had already left town. Democrats escalated their demands from a handful of changes to what is effectively a multi-point overhaul. The problem is not moral clarity. The problem is math.When you shut down the government, history suggests you rarely get what you want. Often, you get nothing. The Trump White House already has a blueprint from the last shutdown: keep the pain manageable, move money around where possible, and wait for pressure to build. If that pressure intensifies, especially around TSA delays, FEMA responses, or spring break travel, Democrats will face the same brutal reality every minority party faces during a shutdown.Just like in the fall, they will have to cut a deal.And when they do, their base will not celebrate incremental concessions. They will accuse leadership of caving. The drawdown of ICE activity in Minneapolis, which could have been framed as a win condition, has already been overtaken by new demands.That is the trap. You negotiate past your leverage point because your base expects maximalism. Then you are left explaining why the maximalist outcome was never achievable in the first place.A State of the Union CircusAll of this sets up a February 24th State of the Union that looks increasingly like a circus. Some House Democrats are openly discussing protests, despite Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urging restraint.We have seen these moves before. Last year's disruptions did not damage Trump. If anything, they made him look calmer by comparison. When the visuals are heckling and signage next to moments crafted for television, the protest becomes the spectacle, not the message.The deeper issue is control. Neither Mike Johnson nor Hakeem Jeffries appears to have ironclad command over their conferences. The margins are thin. The base pressure is intense. And Trump remains such a polarizing figure that restraint feels like betrayal to some members.So expect noise. Expect moments engineered for viral clips. And expect very little institutional discipline.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:04:03 - Talking Filibuster DOA00:18:06 - Update00:18:33 - Shutdown00:22:36 - ICE in Minnesota00:25:50 - Democrats SOTU Plans00:28:55 - Interview with Stella Tsantekidou on UK Politics and Epstein01:13:06 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe