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TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: Jonathan Emord, Offit Urges Lawsuits, New ACIP Advisors Convene, Sanders Targets RFK's Firings, Judge Reinstates Woke NIH Grants, Social Security Tapped, We're Always Sick, Mistrust in Science, FDA's Drug Testing Loophole, GLP-1 Fibromyalgia Link, Granatum and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/fda-advisor-urges-lawsuits-new-acip-advisors-convene-sanders-targets-acip-firings-judge-reinstates-nih-grants-social-security-tapped-in-2034-were-always-sick-why-trust-in-science-fades-fda/https://boxcast.tv/view/jonathan-emord-offit-urges-lawsuits-new-acip-advisors-sanders-targets-rfk-mistrust-in-science---the-rsb-show-6-19-25-g8oum2cr3ap2xakm9njj Please read this disclaimer carefully before you (“you”, “your”) use our [Your Website URL] website (“website”, “service”) operated by the [Your Business Name] (“operator”, “us”, “we”, “our”). Purpose and Character The use of copyrighted material on the website is for non-commercial, educational purposes, and is intended to provide benefit to the public through information, critique, teaching, scholarship, or research. Nature of Copyrighted Material Weensure that the copyrighted material used is for supplementary and illustrative purposes and that it contributes significantly to the user's understanding of the content in a non-detrimental way to the commercial value of the original content. Amount and Substantiality Our website uses only the necessary amount of copyrighted material to achieve the intended purpose and does not substitute for the original market of the copyrighted works. Effect on Market Value The use of copyrighted material on our website does not in any way diminish or affect the market value of the original work. We believe that our use constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you believe that any content on the website violates your copyright, please contact us providing the necessary information, and we will take appropriate action to address your concern.

This is your mid-day All Local update on June 16, 2025.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins defended the USDA and the Trump administration against a barrage of attacks from Democrats.

(1:06) — KNICKS: JJ gives his thoughts on the Knicks' wild coaching search. (6:05) — TOP 5 WORST FIRINGS: JJ lists the worst coaches and GMs fired in NY sports. (13:34) — METS: The red-hot Mets get another sweep, this time over the Nationals, as Juan Soto finds his swing and Kodai Senga heads to the IL. (15:37) — YANKEES: The Yankees sweep the Royals and prepare for Giancarlo Stanton's return against the Red Sox. (18:50) — RANGERS: The Rangers trade Chris Krieder to the Anaheim Ducks. (22:22) — CALLS: Callers talk Mets and Knicks. (38:14) — IAN BEGLEY: SNY's Ian Begley talks about the Knicks post-Thibs, dark horse coaching hires, and the buzz around the Kevin Durant trade rumors. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the listener line at 917-382-1151. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski Follow 'NYNY' on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynytheringer/ Host: John Jastremski Guest: Ian Begley Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in Legal History: People v. Ruggles and the Transposition of a “Common Law Crime”On June 11, 1811, the New York Supreme Court of Judicature decided People v. Ruggles, a seminal case in early American constitutional law and one of the rare recorded convictions for blasphemy in U.S. history. John Ruggles was convicted for publicly declaring in a tavern that “Jesus Christ was a b*****d and his mother must be a w***e,” and was sentenced to three months in jail and fined $500. What made the decision historically significant was Chancellor James Kent's justification: he upheld the conviction by transposing the English common law crime of blasphemy into American jurisprudence, despite the existence of a state constitutional provision protecting religious freedom.Kent argued that the free exercise clause of the New York Constitution—similar to the First Amendment—guaranteed religious tolerance but did not protect speech deemed immoral or dangerous to public order. He defined blasphemy as “maliciously reviling God, or religion,” and asserted that Americans, like the English, required religion-based moral discipline to maintain social cohesion. Crucially, Kent held that blasphemy applied only to Christianity, stating that “we are a Christian people,” and that moral and legal norms in the U.S. were “ingrafted upon Christianity.”This decision represented a foundational moment in American law by carrying forward a religiously grounded common law principle into a supposedly secular, constitutional framework. Kent cited Sunday observance laws and other religious references in law as evidence that Christianity remained embedded in the legal culture. He acknowledged tolerance for other religions but did not extend legal protection to speech critical of Christianity.The decision aligned with Justice Joseph Story's later view that Christianity underpinned American common law, but stood in contrast to the secularist interpretation advanced by figures like Thomas Jefferson. Though Kent's reasoning carried weight in his era, it would eventually lose ground. In Burstyn v. Wilson (1952), the U.S. Supreme Court effectively invalidated blasphemy laws, ruling that speech critical of religion was protected under the First Amendment.A federal appeals court has ruled that President Trump's sweeping tariffs may remain in effect while legal challenges to their legality proceed. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C. paused a lower-court decision that found Trump exceeded his authority by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs. The court called the matter one of “exceptional importance” and took the rare step of assigning it to the full 11-judge panel, with oral arguments scheduled for July 31.The tariffs in question include broad duties on imports from most U.S. trading partners—nicknamed “Liberation Day” tariffs—as well as separate levies targeting Canada, China, and Mexico. Trump has claimed that the tariffs are justified under IEEPA due to threats like fentanyl trafficking and the ongoing trade deficit. Critics argue these are not legitimate emergencies under the law and that only Congress has the constitutional power to impose tariffs.The original ruling striking down the tariffs came from the U.S. Court of International Trade on May 28, in lawsuits brought by five small businesses and twelve states led by Oregon. That court found Trump's use of IEEPA overreached presidential authority and misapplied a law designed for national emergencies. While disappointed by the stay, the plaintiffs emphasized that no court has yet upheld Trump's broad claims under IEEPA.Trump tariffs may remain in effect while appeals proceed, US appeals court rules | ReutersThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently dismissed two more employees who were involved in investigations concerning President Trump, bringing the total number of terminations related to those probes to 17 since Trump's return to power in January. One of the fired individuals had served as a lawyer on Special Counsel Jack Smith's team and previously prosecuted defendants involved in the January 6 Capitol attack. The other was a support staff member also tied to Smith's team. Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly ordered the dismissals. Although both had been reassigned to other DOJ divisions prior to their termination, their past involvement with the Trump investigations was cited as the likely reason for their firing.Earlier, on January 27, 14 attorneys were dismissed at once due to their work on Trump-related cases. In April, a longtime public affairs official who had represented Smith's team was also let go. The DOJ has not officially commented on the recent terminations. Trump has persistently claimed that the Justice Department unfairly targeted him for political reasons, though Smith's team consistently rejected that narrative in court. These firings raise new concerns about political influence over the DOJ's personnel decisions.US Justice Department fires two tied to Trump probes, people familiar say | ReutersA group of Tesla owners in France has filed a lawsuit against the automaker, claiming that CEO Elon Musk's public behavior and political alignments have caused them reputational harm. Represented by law firm GKA, about ten leaseholders are asking the Paris Commercial Court to cancel their vehicle contracts and recover legal costs. They argue that Tesla cars, once seen as eco-friendly innovations, are now perceived as far-right symbols due to Musk's vocal support for Donald Trump and Germany's far-right AfD party.The plaintiffs allege that Musk's political affiliations and controversial gestures—such as one during Trump's inauguration that was likened online to a Nazi salute because it was absolutely a Nazi salute—have made Tesla ownership socially and professionally damaging. The group also cites Musk's involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump-backed initiative to reduce public spending, as further evidence of his deep political entanglements. Public backlash against Musk has included protests and vandalism at Tesla showrooms across Europe and the U.S.This lawsuit comes amid declining Tesla sales in Europe, where customers are increasingly turning to competitively priced Chinese EVs. GKA emphasized that its clients purchased Tesla vehicles for their environmental and technological appeal, not as political statements. Tesla has not yet responded to the lawsuit. Musk recently acknowledged regretting some of his remarks on X, the platform he owns, after a public dispute with Trump.Some French Tesla drivers file lawsuit over harm allegedly caused by Musk's behaviour | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Dr. Tina Tan, Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and President of the Infectious Diseases Society of America joins Chris and Amy to discuss how RFK Jr's firing of the CDC Vaccine Advisory Board will impact how the nation will study and administer vaccines.

This week's episode of Broadway Nation is the second half of my conversation with author Ron Fassler, whose latest book is titled The Show Goes On — Broadway Hirings, Firings, and Replacements. Among the outstanding Broadway performers and creatives who are at the center Ron's fascinating stories include Abe Burrows, Bernadette Peters, Chita Rivera, Comden & Green, Cynthia Erivo, Fantasia, Frank Loesser, Gower Champion, Harold Prince, Howard Keel, Iva Withers, Jane Russell, Jeff Conaway, Jerry Orbach, Jerry Zaks, Jo Swerling, John Cullum, John Kander & Fred Ebb, John Travolta, LaChanze, Leonard Bernstein, Leroy Anderson, Lewis J. Stadlin, Michael Bennett, Michelle Lee, Robert Preston, Rosalind Russell, Shelly Winters, Sheila Smith and Yvonne De Carlo. And the musicals referenced include 1776, Carousel, Company, Follies, Grease, Guys And Dolls, How To Succeed in Business, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Mack & Mabel, Minnie's Boys, Oklahoma!, The Color Purple, Wonderful Town and more! Ron Fassler is a historian,  theater critic, and former actor whose previous book is, Up in the Cheap Seats — A Theatrical Memoir of Broadway. Become A PATRON of Broadway Nation! This episode is made possible in part through the generous support of our Patron Club Members, such as Carl Baldasso. If you are a fan of Broadway Nation, I invite you to become a PATRON! For as little as $7.00 a month, you can receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussions that I have with my guests — in fact, I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. And you will also have access to additional in-depth conversations with my frequent co-host Albert Evans that have not been featured on the podcast. And all patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgement of your vital support of this podcast. And If you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation there are additional PATRON levels that come with even more benefits. If you would like to support the work of Broadway Nation and receive these exclusive member benefits, please just click on this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you in advance for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Thursday, June 5th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day/Newest 17th Segment Preview 6:20 Florida Meteorologist Going Viral For Hurricane Season Report 6:35 Off The Rails: Beth's Family Rituals Include Wrestling 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Traffic Ticket Scam Text Making The Rounds 7:05 Text Scam Cont. (Callers Weigh In) 7:20 DMV Text Scam Cont. (Callers Weigh In) 7:35 Surf or Sitcom: Beach Boys and John Stamos Tickets 7:50 Surf or Sitcom: Beach Boys and John Stamos Tickets Cont. 8:05 Pat McAfee Show Highlights Panthers Blueprint Series 8:20 Caller Nick Stumps Bernie 8:35 NBA Finals Start Tonight - OKC vs Indiana/Michelle Beadle Slams Network For Replacing Her Without Notice 8:50 Bo talks Local Instances of "Flash Firings" 9:05 Guest: David Chadwick with Pat and Laura Swisher 9:20 David Chadwick with Pat and Laura Swisher Cont. 9:35 Reading Listener Emails/DMV Scam Texts 9:50 Show WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oleh Kosel, an NBA reporter covering the Pelicans, joined Sports Talk. Kosel shared his thoughts on the 2025 NBA Finals, the Knicks' decision to fire Tom Thibodeau, and the Pelicans' commitment to head coach Willie Green. Kosel also discussed the allegations against Zion Williamson and the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft.

My guest is author Ron Fassler, whose latest book is titled The Show Goes On — Broadway Hirings, Firings, and Replacements, a fascinating collection of insider theater stories that range from as far back as the 1930s and go right up to today. The performers and creatives referenced in this episode include Andrea McArdle, Ann Miller, Anne Bancroft, Barbra Streisand, Cameron MacIntosh, Carol Burnett, David Merrick, Dorothy Louden, Hal Lindon, Harold Prince, Helen Gallagher, Jerry Zaks, John Cullum, Lauren Bacall, Lea Michelle, Louis Jordan, Mary Martin, Michelle Lee, Mimi Hines, Pearl Bailey, Shirley Maclaine, Sutton Foster and more! Ron Fassler is a historian, theater critic, and former actor whose previous book was Up in the Cheap Seats — A Theatrical Memoir of Broadway. Become A PATRON of Broadway Nation! This episode is made possible in part through the generous support of our Patron Club Members, such as Alan Teasley. If you are a fan of Broadway Nation, I invite you to become a PATRON! For as little as $7.00 a month, you can receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussions that I have with my guests — in fact, I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. And you will also have access to additional in-depth conversations with my frequent co-host Albert Evans that have not been featured on the podcast. And all patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgement of your vital support of this podcast. And If you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation there are additional PATRON levels that come with even more benefits. If you would like to support the work of Broadway Nation and receive these exclusive member benefits, please just click on this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you in advance for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former employees of the General Services Administration's 18F digital tech consultancy team filed an appeal Wednesday challenging their alleged wrongful termination and the “targeted” shuttering of the program by the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency earlier this year. The employees, represented by the law firm Mehri & Skalet, submitted a class-action appeal with the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board to request a hearing and have their removal reversed. Former 18F leaders Lindsay Young, Miatta Myers, Christian Crumlish, James Tranovich and Kate Fisher are named as appellants, representing that larger class of about 80 terminated permanent and term employees from the team who served for more than a year. The group claims that GSA — along with the Office of Personnel Management, DOGE and the Office of Management and Budget — lacked a “valid reason … for the [reduction in force] targeting 18F” that took place Feb. 28, and claimed the action was a result of “retaliation.” Fannie Mae, the government-sponsored enterprise overseen by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is enlisting data analytics giant Palantir in a new partnership aimed at cracking down on mortgage fraud. Under the agreement, Palantir's technology will be deployed to uncover fraud in mortgage packages before they reach Fannie Mae. Priscilla Almodovar, president and chief executive officer of Fannie Mae, said the tech will allow the organization “to see patterns quicker.” “We're going to be able to identify fraud more proactively, as opposed to reactively,” Almodovar said during a press conference Wednesday in Washington, D.C. “We're going to be able to understand the fraud and stop it in its tracks. And I think over time, this really becomes a deterrent for bad actors, because we're creating friction in the system when they do bad things.” FHFA Director Bill Pulte, who also serves as chairman of the Fannie Mae board, said the financial crimes division that monitors Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac “is only able to root out crime that it gets made aware of.” Palantir's red-flag approach, meanwhile, tips off those investigators to conduct probes they otherwise might not have known to launch.Almodovar recalled an exercise where Palantir's technology was given four actual loan files to assess. The tech, she said, scoured the “reams of paper” and identified instances of fraud in 10 seconds. The same exercise could take human investigators roughly two months. 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.

Download your compensation cheat sheet here: https://shorturl.at/OcOYG Send your burning questions to hrask.org Ep. 329 This Week, Are you paying to win or just to survive? In this week's episode of This Week at Work, Phil and Burt flip the script on “competitive pay” and reveal why average compensation is costing you top talent. They'll unpack why your well-meaning raises might be fueling turnover, how inflation is sabotaging morale, and what it really takes to build a compensation strategy that retains your best people. Join us as we challenge outdated pay norms and share actionable steps to rethink, realign, and actually reward your workforce. It's not about paying more, it's about paying smarter. Timestamps: 00:53 – Intro & Episode Theme: Benchmarking Pay in 2025 03:18 – Why Phil's “Phired Up” About Compensation 06:13 – Competitive Pay vs. Paying Well 09:17 – The Three-Part Quiz: Defining and Implementing "Paying Well" 20:09 – Lawyer on the Clock: Missouri's Paid Sick Leave Repeal 27:03 – Trump-era Firings & Supreme Court Decision 30:45 – Phil's on Phire Cheat Sheet, Upcoming Compensation Events & Final Thoughts 31:58 – Wrap-up & How to Join the Movement

The man suspected of killing two Israeli Embassy employees outside a Jewish museum in D.C. has been charged with two counts of murder, among other crimes. The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, sowing confusion for those who are already enrolled. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court said President Trump can fire two members of independent agencies — for now.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Krishnadev Calamur, Nicole Cohen, Russell Lewis, Ally Schweitzer and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Zac Coleman and Josh Sauvagvau. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The week between qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 and the actual race is usually pretty quiet from a news perspective. But there's nothing usual about the last week in this year's Month of May. Major penalties assessed to two cars owned by Team Penske—including the car driven by two-time defending champion Josef Newgarden—inflamed long-running concerns about Roger Penske's ownership of both the IndyCar Series and arguably its most successful team.   In an extraordinary press conference on Monday, IndyCar President Doug Boles announced that he and another Penske executive decided that harsher penalties were warranted in an effort to protect the integrity of the Indy 500. Their decision, he said, was made without the input of their boss, Roger Penske. Two days later, Team Penske announced something that would have been unthinkable before the 2024 season--that it was parting ways with three of the team's top executives. That included President Tim Cindric, long considered to be Penske's successor in the racing part of his automobile empire. The departures have been widely reported as firings.   Boles dropped another bombshell late on Wednesday. He revealed that IndyCar has been exploring the creation of an independent governing body beyond Penske's control to officiate the series without the appearance of bias.   If you live in the central Indiana media market, these rapid-fire announcements might have been bewildering. You've heard references to “cheating” and “scandal.” You've heard that the smoking gun for the qualifying penalties was something called an “attenuator” that had been illegally modified in some way. You've heard that all of these developments are a “big deal” for Penske, and therefore the series. If you don't follow IndyCar religiously, this week's podcast gives you the relevant background and serves as a primer on which elements are important. Our guest is John Oreovicz, a journalist and author who has covered IndyCar for three decades.

The Supreme Court's long-awaited order over the president's firing of Democratic members of independent agencies is puzzling, according to the lawyer representing one of the fired individuals. Gupta Wessler founder Deepak Gupta joins Cases and Controversies hosts Kimberly Robinson and Greg Stohr to discuss what the divided court did and did not do in allowing the administration to move forward with the firings. Do you have feedback on this episode of Cases and Controversies? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

The two-time defending winner of the Indy 500 has much to overcome at this year's race. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

The Office of Special Counsel says it thinks agencies should be able to fire their probationary employees for pretty much any reason and at any time. OSC s new opinion is a total reversal of its stance on this issue from just a few months ago, but attorneys representing fired probationary employees say that the OSC even issuing an opinion oversteps its authority, joining me with more Federal News Network's Drew Friedman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Hunter was joined by longtime Louisiana Criminal Defense Lawyer and President of the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer, Jim Boren. Over the past year, Hunter has discussed the erosion of public defender independence since Remy Starns became the chief public defender of the state. Now, Remy Starns is slated to fire five chief public defenders from around the state who opposed some of the policies that consolidated power into his hands. Today's episode is all about how this has happened and what the criminal defense bat should do in response.   Guest Jim Boren, President, Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers   Resources: Email Jim jim@jamesboren.com Coverage of the Firings https://lailluminator.com/2025/05/09/louisiana-lawmakers-deny-state-public-defenders-power-grab-again/ https://lailluminator.com/2025/04/08/louisiana-bill-might-thwart-local-public-defenders-fighting-to-keep-their-jobs/ https://www.nola.com/news/courts/5-louisiana-chief-public-defenders-to-lose-their-jobs/article_09b183a6-011e-11f0-9b21-3746a0d291e9.html https://www.richlandtoday.com/article/459,public-defenders-defend-themselves-against-firings https://www.kalb.com/2025/03/20/louisiana-public-defenders-accuse-state-official-violating-their-free-speech/       Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patreon www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home  

Are you ready to talk sports? Hacksaw is locked and loaded... has topics ready to go on the table. We talk a wild weekend in golf, auto racing and horseracing. Lots of MLB news with the Padres, Dodgers, Angels, Orioles, Pirates and Rockies. NBA storylines and 3-point shots involving Celtics, Thunder, Nuggets, Knicks, Pacers, Bucks and Lakers. NFL Notebook from various camps including 49ers, Bengals, Steelers, Packers and Lions. NHL Playoffs are red hot and we have updates on Jets, Oilers, Maple Leafs and Team Canada. Plus news from San Diego State and Snapdragon Stadium. Holy cow! We're still doing a podcast "on the road" from both San Diego and Dallas, so we will skip Fans Forum this time. We should be back in the San Diego studio at our regular 1:30pm time on Thursday. Are you ready to rock? Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, May 12, 2025. 1)...A TRULY WILD SPORTS WEEKEND...WHAT DID YOU THINK... "RACING & GOLF"   PREAKNESS PGA CHAMPIONSHIP INDY 500 LOGO ------- 2)...PADRES-DODGERS-ANGELS...WHAT A STRANGE WEEKEND "A LOST WEEKEND"   PADRES DODGERS ANGELS ----------- 3)...MLB NOTEBOOK...ANOTHER MANAGER FIRED…ORIOLES/PIRATES/ROCKIES "3 FIRINGS-1 WEEK" ============== (HALFTIME...DIXIELINE LUMBER) =============== 4)...NBA...STORYLINES AND 3-POINT SHOTS "BLOWOUTS & GOODBYES"   CELTICS OKC-DENVER KNICKS-PACERS BUCKS LAKERS --------- 5)...NFL NOTEBOOK....LATEST UPDATE "CONTRACTS-RULES"   49ERS BENGALS STEELERS PACKERS DETROIT --------- 6)...SAN DIEGO STATE REPORTS...LOTS OF ISSUES 'AZTECS IN NEWS" ---------- 7)...NHL NOTEBOOK...FLASHBACKS AND MEMORIES "GAMES & NAMES"   WINNIPEG JETS MAPLE LEAFS OILERS TEAM CANADA ------------   #nfl #BENGALS #STEELERS #EAGLES #LIONS #PACKERS #49ERS #MLB #orioles #pirates #rockies #PADRES #mannymachado #gavinsheets #DODGERS #ANGELS #sandiegostate #aztecs #briandutcher #milesbyrd #nhl #MAPLELEAFS #OILERS #jets #lakers #knicks #timberwolves #celtics #bucks #giannis #indycar #pga #PREAKNESS #SCOTTIESCHEFFLER   Be sure to share this episode with a friend!   ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/   SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports   FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9   TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090   TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton   INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/   MUSIC ➡  https://www.purple-planet.com     To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. It's free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com/  

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Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Rafael Devers refusing to play first base and where that leaves the Red Sox roster moving forward, the Pirates firing Derek Shelton, the Rockies firing Bud Black, and how the Diamondbacks will find playing time for Jordan Lawlar in their already crowded lineup.Listener question topics include whether the Orioles should extend Cedric Mullins or Tomoyuki Sugano, how real the Twins are following their big winning streak, if the Tigers can keep it up, the struggles of Jordan Walker in St. Louis and if Andrew McCutchen could be a target to replace him, and whether the Mets are better at getting results from pitchers outside their organization than their internal guys. 

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The guys start the show by reacting to the NBA Lottery results and the likely team for Cooper Flagg before updating the NBA and NHL playoff picture. They then discuss the retirement of Derek Carr and where the Saints go from here before finishing with the news of two MLB managers being fired.

The RHOC cast trip to Amsterdam has come and gone and the season has wrapped with tons of tea spilling in terms of storylines, feuds and the return of Gretchen.  In other news, after Andy Cohen's night out with the Summer House boys, we cannot help but wonder if Summer House needs some serious fixing moving forward and offer some, albeit unsolicited, advice on how to fix this franchise. Tom Sandoval slams LVP as “not present” while Stassi's return to Hulu in her own show stalls. Finally, RHOBH cast rumors continue as Erika Jayne prepares for legal battles, possible bankruptcy and an appearance oversees that has people asking for more.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - ⁠www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope⁠  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: DELETEME - (Get 20% Off By Texting VELVET to 64000 - To Take Control Of Your Data & Keep Your Private Life Private) CARAWAY HOME - ⁠Carawayhome.com/VELVET⁠ (10% Off Non-Toxic Cookware Made Modern) STRAWBERRY - ⁠Strawberry.me/VELVET ⁠(Get Started Today w/ Your $50 Credit because Career Success Shouldn't Wait) MEANINGFUL BEAUTY - ⁠meaningfulbeauty.com/velvet⁠ (Get 25% Off Cindy Crawford's Beauty Line & The Targeted Treatment Duo Gift Set For Free) RO - ⁠ro.co/velvet⁠ (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s and Your Free Insurance Check) RAKUTEN - ⁠rakuten.com⁠ (Get the Rakuten App NOW and Join the 17 Million Members Who Are Already Saving!  Your Cash Back really adds up!) INDEED - ⁠indeed.com/velvet⁠ (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact ⁠David@advertising-execs.com⁠ MERCH Available at - ⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week at the Neutral Zone Hotel, it's NHL playoffs recap, PWHL playoffs preview, the first televised NHL draft lottery, and Big Thoughts(tm) on Mike Sullivan. 0:00 First, Benjamin welcomes Alex and Trevor to their shifts at the Neutral Zone Hotel.2:01 Alex has Big Thoughts(tm) on Mike Sullivan.28:15 The NHL has finally televised its draft lottery. Benjamin and Trevor watched and give their thoughts. 39:04 The crew recaps the first round of the NHL playoffs.53:53 Finally, the crew previews the PWHL playoffs.Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media:Instagram: @neutralzonehotel Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

RHOBH cast rumors continue to circulate with rumored firings, downgrades and one beloved "friend of” being asked to hand in her diamond and exit the building. Teresa is up to her old tricks with half truths, lies and not accurately remembering the past as it actually happened. Our recent live show has come and gone and you shady MFs have asked questioned that we would rather not have answered, but as promised, no pleading the 5th so we, well, mentioned it all. Today, we share these questions and our answers asked by you, our beloved audience. From past pods we got tangled up in, past Housewife feuds, which Bravolebs were awful behind the scenes off air during our past interviews, the “sources” of where we get our confidential info, how to fix Bravo from its current state of disarray and last, but way to bury the lead not least, one very angered, outraged Kelly Dodd. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump administration National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and other staffers are out at the National Security Council,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An update on a Wisconsin Judge, Amazon's capitulation, climate change changes, lawsuits over firings, Harvard's report card, and Trump's career ambitions all in one little episode! Judge Dugan-via Reuters Amazon-via AP News Climate Change Change-via CNN Legal(?) Firings-via The Hill and CBS News Harvard's Report Card-via NY Times President Pope-via PoliticoTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

www.marktreichel.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/Presidential Power and Independent Agency Autonomy: The 2025 NCUA Board Removal CaseI. Legal and Constitutional FrameworkA Constitutional Showdown BeginsFrom "At Pleasure" to Independence: The 1978 RestructuringThe Humphrey's Executor Precedent: Protecting Independent AgenciesUnitary Executive vs. Congressional DesignThe Narrowing Path of Agency IndependenceSwan v. Clinton: The Precedent That Wasn't Quite50 Years of Respect for Fixed TermsII. The NCUA's Specific Structure and FunctionsThe Removed Regulators: Harper and OtsukaThe NCUA: A Core Financial RegulatorExecutive Function or Independent Regulation?The NCUSIF: Owned by Credit Unions, Not GovernmentThe Central Liquidity Facility: A Link to TreasuryOperating Without a QuorumFinancial Stability at StakeIII. Litigation Strategy and Broader ImplicationsSix Legal Theories for VictoryDavid vs. Goliath: The Legal TeamThe Long Road to the Supreme CourtBeyond NCUA: Implications for the Administrative State

The Imperial County Board of Supervisors held a vote of “no confidence” in their auditor-controller just two weeks after they fired a top administrator. Then, the Grossmont Union High School District Board passes on a chance to prevent dozens of layoffs. Plus, proposed federal cuts to Medicaid put nearly half of San Diego's Latino population at risk.

Giants' Kadarius Toney pick questioned; Gio wonders if they vetted him. Sanders' draft drop discussed; Phil Simms says NFL evaluation is the reason, Boomer cites extensive scouting. Islanders' radio team firing angers caller; Gio suggests streaming, Boomer calls it "bush league" and hopes for reconsideration. Jerry's update follows Boomer's high school football photo evaluation. Bruce Beck interviewed Carter on Giants. ESPN shut down Chris Russo on Belichick's girlfriend. The Yankees won (Judge triple). Mets tied game in 10th (Alonso), then won it; Edwin Diaz's leg length discrepancy "fixed". The hour ends with a doctor's call on leg length differences.

Megyn Kelly begins the show by addressing the breaking news about the effort to push Pete Hegseth out as Defense Secretary, what's really behind his firing of his top staffers after a leak investigation, one of those fired now speaking out on Tucker Carlson's show and what he's implying about Hegseth, and more. Then Steve Bannon, host of Bannon's War Room, joins to discuss the intra-MAGA fight at the center of the Hegseth Pentagon tension, why the leakers may have wanted to get the information out publicly, the various "America First" factions in the movement today,  the Democrats' strategy behind embracing Kilmar Abrego Garcia, how it's really all about delaying Trump and his ability to take more aggressive actions, the media spin and manipulation about his real story, AOC's potential to become a major national player, and more. Then Nancy Grace, author of "What Happened to Ellen?" joins to discuss the shocking and unsolved story of Ellen Greenberg, how she was stabbed 20 times but her death was ruled as a suicide, why Grace is determined to ensure the case gets re-opened, PA Gov. Josh Shapiro's involvement in the case, the newest details about the Bryan Kohberger case, why his defense team is pushing to be able to say Kohberger is on the autism spectrum and has OCD, whether the prosecution would accept a guilty plea, and more.Bannon- https://linktr.ee/bannonwarroomGrace- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBG9333Y3 Day Blinds: Visit https://3DayBlinds.com/MK & Shop the Buy One Get One 50% Off deal today!Byrna: Go to https://Byrna.com/MEGYN to save 10%Just Thrive: Visit https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/Megyn and use code MEGYN to save 20% sitewideFollow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

The Padres and Dodgers are winning, losing and injured. MLB Notes Yankees, White Sox, Cubs, Orioles, Twins, Lakers, and Clippers lose first game in NBA Playoffs. NFL Draft Notes Raiders, Saints, Steelers, Broncos, Eagles. Aztecs football season tickets and no shows. NHL Playoffs and Firings - Kings, Ducks, Rangers, Red Wings, Jets. Plus, soccer news with San Diego FC, Team USA, and San Diego Sockers. Got a question or comment for Hacksaw? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, X or YouTube. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, April 21, 2025. 1)...PADRES-DODGERS...ROAD TRIP NOTEBOOK "WINS-LOSSES-INJURIES"   2)...MLB NOTEBOOK "NAMES IN NEWS"   MLB YANKEES WHITE SOX CUBS ORIOLES TWINS ---------- 3)...NBA PLAYOFFS…LAKERS/CLIPPERS "BLOWN LEADS-BLOW OUT"   4)...NBA PLAYOFF NOTES "OPENING GAME FIREWORKS"   OKC CAVS GOLDEN STATE SPURS --------------- 5)...NFL DRAFT NOTES "HOT TRADE RUMORS”   RAIDERS SAINTS STEELERS BRONCOS EAGLES   6)...AZTECS FOOTBALL "SEASON.TICKETS...NO SHOWS" --------------- 7)...NHL-ON AND OFF ICE "PLAYOFFS & FIRINGS"   LA KINGS DUCKS RANGERS RED WINGS JETS --------------- 8)...LATE BREAKING STORIES (HOT HEADLINES/FULL SCREEN)                "OFF THE SPORTS WIRE"   SDFC LOGO TEAM USA SD SOCKERS ---------------             #nfl #STEELERS #TITANS #RAIDERS #EAGLES #SAINTS #BROWNS #MLB #yankees #orioles #whitesox #twins #braves #mets #pirates #PADRES #mikeshildt #yudarvish #robertsuarez #luisarraez #fernandotatisjr #kylehart #DODGERS #claytonkershaw #shoheiohtani #yoshinobuyamamoto #blakesnell #DUSTINMAY #aaronjudge #juansoto #petealonso #robmanfred #sandiegostate #aztecs #seanlewis #derekcarr #jalenramsey #CAMWARD #SHEDEURSANDERS #ASHTONJEANTY #nhl #DUCKS #KINGS #OILERS #canucks #goldenknights #knights #rangers #nyrangers #jets #redwings #lakers #clippers #kawhileonard #nuggets #timberwolves #lebronjames #thunder #jjredick #spurs #JIMMYBUTLER #WARRIORS #grizzlies #jamorant #anthonyedwards #lukadoncic #greggpopovich #teamusa #sdfc #SANDIEGOFC #trinityrodman #donaldtrump   Be sure to share this episode with a friend!   ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/   SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports   FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9   TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090   TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton   INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/   MUSIC ➡  https://www.purple-planet.com     To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. It's free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com/  

It's playoff time on this ep of Rogue Bogues! Bogues and Pro break down the NBA Play-In results and preview all the first-round matchups. The Kings fire their GM, Peter Patton is let go in Chicago, and Bogues calls out trainers in Crocs. Gayle Benson overrides Griffin in New Orleans, NBA award picks are in, and “Off-Night” Mitchell gets a nod. Plus: wild stat lines, Fact or Fake News, and coaching chaos. In the NBL, big movement with ownership shifts, Ben Ayre to Tassie, and more player signings. And the Trans-Tasman Throwdown is heating up! Tune in now! 00:00:14 Intro 00:01:33 
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Mass firings at FDA Center for Tobacco Products including Director. Mother Nature hits Buffalo Trace Distillery & AJ Fernandez Cigars. Tariffs on cigar manufacturing countries, and Dames now want your GPS location. Cigar Selection: Raices Cubanas Clasico

The news to know for Wednesday, April 16, 2025! We'll tell you why Trump officials will now have to testify under oath about one specific immigration case, and what President Biden had to say in his first major speech since leaving office. Plus, we're talking about a new government effort to lower drug prices, and why CDC advisers are changing their tune on COVID-19 vaccines. And how it's gone for people trying out the viral “airport theory” trend—and what travel experts suggest doing instead. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Treat yourself with Honeylove. Get 20% OFF by going to honeylove.com/NEWSWORTHY Go to zocdoc.com/NEWSWORTHY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com    

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On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn is joined by Jeff Morton of the CSG Podcast to discuss the Josh Kroenke press conference with local media today. Kroenke shared reasoning for the Michael Malone and Calvin Booth firings, disputed reports about the team, and explained what Denver's next steps are as a franchise. Ryan and Jeff share their thoughts before turning to the Los Angeles Clippers, Denver's first round playoff opponent.

D-Lo & KC spend hour three talking about the Suns firing Mike Budenholzer and the Pelicans firing David Griffin.

The nation's health administration is the latest target of the Trump administration's effort to dismantle the federal bureaucracy. That's after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. slashed 10,000 jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services early last week.Entire offices were eliminated during the layoffs. Some of those positions, Kennedy says, will need to be reinstated. Experts warn that these sweeping job cuts at the HHS will affect drug approvals, disease tracking, and vital biomedical research.We continue our series "If You Can Keep It" with a look at what these actions mean for our public health - and the health of U.S. democracy. We discuss the latest on the dismantling of the HHS and how staff cuts at the department might change the way the U.S. delivers health services.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Today's Headlines: The world is still reeling from Trump's sweeping new tariffs, with markets in free fall and no signs of a course correction. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed the White House is not backing down, and China quickly retaliated with steep tariffs of its own, sanctions on U.S. companies, and an investigation into DuPont. Dow futures were already down 1600 points before markets even opened, and JP Morgan now puts the risk of a global recession at 60%. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent brushed off fears, even as he spent the week on Capitol Hill negotiating more tax cuts for the wealthy. In the background, the IRS is quietly working on a project to centralize taxpayer data in a new “mega API” system—likely with Palantir, raising privacy concerns. Elsewhere in the administration, the heads of the NSA and Cyber Command were abruptly fired, reportedly under pressure from far-right activist Laura Loomer. But the courts are beginning to push back: a federal judge ruled the NIH must restore full research funding, another ordered the government to return a man it wrongfully deported to El Salvador, and 19 state attorneys general are suing to block Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote and tossing out mail ballots received after Election Day. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Trump administration to markets: Don't expect a rescue   CNBC: Stock market today: Live updates  AP News: China slaps a 34% tax on all US imports in retaliation for Trump's tariffs NBC News: TikTok deal scuttled because of Trump's tariffs on China WSJ: JPMorgan Raises Recession Risk to 60% Axios: Bessent: "No reason" for markets to price in recession Axios: Bessent seeks tax cut as big summer win  Wired: DOGE Is Planning a Hackathon at the IRS. It Wants Easier Access to Taxpayer Data  NBC News: National Security Agency chief and deputy director dismissed NY Times: Judge Permanently Bars N.I.H. From Limiting Medical Research Funding  Reuters: Judge orders return of wrongly deported Maryland man to US from El Salvador WA Post: Democratic attorneys general sue to block Trump's voting restrictions Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steep new tariffs are set to take effect at midnight on nearly everything the U.S. imports. Big businesses are losing market value and small businesses feel like they're caught in the middle of something they can't control. And, a number of National Security Council staffers have been fired after President Trump met with a far-right activist. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Pallavi Gogoi, Lisa Thomson and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Damian Herring. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange and our Executive Producer is Jay Shaylor.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Tina Peters was moved to the Denver Women's Jail early this morning to carry out the rest of her 9-year sentence. She is still awaiting justice as the DOJ and Colorado AG continue to fight over her case. The Colorado AG's most recent statement reveals something interesting; it would appear Garland was meddling in Tina's case or had some sort of involvement. Next up, the fraud in the Wisconsin election continues to pile up, proving Scott Presler's statements wrong. We've been saying it for a while: it's not the voters, it's the machines. Later, Angie Wong joins the show to discuss her involvement in Florida politics, along with what she thinks is going on with the mysterious dragon fog that made thousands sick. Switching gears, Laura Loomer seems to have stirred something up at the White House, with Trump firing multiple staffers following a meeting with her. The mainstream news is in full panic mode; one has to ask why? And lastly, Liberation Day was yesterday, and already the Senate has blocked Trump from placing tariffs on Canada. Who were the GOP traitors who carried the votes? We've got the scoop. All this and more on today's Untamed!  

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Kara and Scott discuss the showdown between the Trump administration and the judiciary, President Trump's firings at the FTC, and Starlink's latest available location…The White House! Then, the HHS has removed a Surgeon General's advisory on gun violence from its website, BYD's new fast-charging technology, and Forever 21 is blaming Shein and Temu for its bankruptcy. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial. Follow us on Bluesky at @pivotpod.bsky.social. Follow us on TikTok at @pivotpodcast. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Maddow reads from the court transcript in which a federal judge blasts the Trump administration's defense of its firing of thousands of federal workers and orders that the jobs be restored, with some harsh words for Trump's lawyers to boot.

Rachel Maddow talks with Hampton Dellinger, former chief of the Office of Special Counsel, about the importance of political independence for his watchdog agency, and his fight against Trump to restore the jobs of improperly fired federal workers.

The Trump administration says it will end more than 90 percent of the U.S. Agency for International Development's foreign aid contracts. NPR spoke to two immigrants sent to Guantánamo who allege mistreatment by detainment officers, and a federal judge will hear arguments over the Trump administration's firing of probationary employees.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Jane Greenhalgh, Anna Yukhananov, Janaya Williams and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Ben Abrams, and Paige Waterhouse. We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy