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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings — the former Orlando police chief turned local executive who is now running for governor of Florida — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a candid conversation about the challenges of being a Democrat in modern Florida and the lessons his unusual career path (accountant, then cop, then mayor) brings to executive leadership. Demings reveals that Governor Ron DeSantis personally threatened to remove him from office over his opposition to ICE operations in Orange County, and uses that experience as the entry point to a broader discussion about what's gone wrong with American law enforcement. He argues you cannot solve police shortages by lowering recruiting standards — exactly what he says ICE did when it ramped up so quickly that screening and training went out the window, with the predictable consequence that ICE has now begun poaching trained officers from state and local departments. Demings makes the case that we have to get criminals off the streets but it has to be done lawfully, that state law enforcement should not be doing immigration work, and that being elected sheriff as a partisan position creates real tensions because the actual responsibilities of the job aren't partisan at all. He pushes back on the idea that he's running to be a "performance politician" and frames his candidacy as wanting to bring competent local-government experience to a state level that he says is suffering from leaders chasing viral moments rather than delivering services. The conversation turns to the structural challenges facing Florida and the deeper question of why Democrats can't win statewide in a state that's growing more diverse by the year. Demings argues Florida's underpaid state legislators simply don't attract quality talent, that many longtime Florida Democrats have left the party out of pure frustration, and that the party's central task is to restore basic public belief in government's capacity to function. He's willing to give DeSantis credit for diversifying and growing Florida's economy, but argues the state needs to find efficiencies rather than continually burdening local governments with expenses it should be covering itself — and points to slashed state mental health funding as a direct driver of the violent crime he sees in his community. Demings is sharp on Florida's climate exposure, arguing the state is building in places it absolutely should not be building, and that hurricane-hardened construction standards need a major overhaul, He flags the NAACP's call for athletes to avoid schools in remapping states as the kind of extreme response that extreme government actions inevitably provoke, and warns that the politics of division are starting to genuinely threaten Florida's tourism economy — meaning the state's longtime economic engine may finally be running into the consequences of the culture wars its leaders have spent the past decade fueling. Predict the action all the way through the finals. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on https://fanduel.com/predicts Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. 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Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Jerry Demings joins the Chuck ToddCast 01:00 How did you go from accountant to police to mayor? 02:15 Accounting background helped with managing the city budget 03:30 How has Orlando changed since the time you were a police officer in the 80s? 05:00 Working on police reform both locally and nationally 06:15 Should the focus for police be better recruiting or better training? 07:00 Lowering recruiting standards can’t be the answer to police shortages 07:45 ICE was forced to ramp up so fast they didn’t screen or train recruits properly 09:15 We have to get criminals off the street, but it has be done lawfully 10:00 What were the unintended consequences of ICE’s questionable recruitment? 11:15 ICE began poaching state and local police officers 13:15 Should county sheriff be an elected position? 14:30 Political considerations do enter the equation when you’re elected 16:00 Size of jurisdiction does matter when it comes to appointed vs. elected 17:00 Sheriff is elected as a partisan position, but the responsibilities aren’t partisan 18:00 Why did you want to run for governor? 20:30 Want to take experience at local level government to a larger level 21:15 Ron DeSantis threatened to remove him over opposition to ICE 24:00 How would you work with the Republican dominated legislature? 26:00 Republicans have a large voter registration advantage in Florida 27:15 Not interested in being a performance politician 28:30 Why have Democrats been unable to elect a governor in Florida? 29:00 Florida’s legislators are underpaid, don’t attract quality talent 30:45 Many Florida Democrats left the party due to their frustration 32:30 Democrats need to restore belief in government 34:00 What has Ron DeSantis done right? Diversified & grown the economy 36:15 Does Florida need more tax revenue and how do you acquire it? 38:00 Government should always look to find inefficiencies & fix them 39:00 The state keeps burdening local governments with expenses 40:30 State has slashed funding for mental health, leading to violent crime 43:30 There is a lot of fraudulent claims made in Florida, state bad at investigating 44:30 State law enforcement shouldn’t be doing immigration enforcement 45:15 Florida is building in places they shouldn’t be, not factoring climate change 46:15 Florida should be hardening their building and infrastructure 47:30 Should Florida ban manufactured housing? 48:45 Florida needs housing construction standards that make sense 50:00 NAACP calling on athletes to not attend schools in remapping states 51:00 Extreme actions by the government elicit extreme responses 53:00 Tourism in Florida is being threatened by politics 55:15 Politics is dividing people by racial linesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd walks through a primary night that was, in his words, a really good night for Democrats — and one that may have just answered whether 2026 is shaping up as a genuine blue wave. The night's biggest single story came out of Iowa, where Zach Lahn pulled off a stunning upset of Randy Feenstra in what Chuck characterizes as a "MAHA vs. MAGA" race — Trump endorsed the establishment Feenstra and lost, which Chuck predicts will drive the president absolutely nuts. Iowa Democrats also got a substantial ticket boost when Josh Turek blew out Zach Wahls in the Senate primary, and combined with the surprisingly strong gubernatorial candidacy of Rob Sand, Iowa is now the cleanest test case in the country for whether the political wind has truly shifted — a right-leaning state where the politics are visibly in flux. Chuck flags that Lahn can probably be painted as too far right in a general, that having "congressman" as your first name has become a real disadvantage in 2026, and that the night was an unambiguous positive for Democrats nationally. He also walks through results elsewhere: New Jersey's seventh district will see Tom Keane (still mysteriously MIA from his own campaign) face Rebecca Bennett; South Dakota's gubernatorial race is headed to its first-ever runoff after four candidates each cleared 20%, and Deb Haaland is on track to become the first Native American woman governor in U.S. history. The conversation then turns to California, where Chuck warns it will be days before we have full primary results but where turnout is already on pace to exceed 2022. He cautions viewers about the inevitable early "red mirage" from the mail-vote curve, predicts Hilton has enough of a lead over Steyer that he likely survives, and argues Xavier Becerra would much rather face Hilton than Steyer in a general — though a potential scandal is looming over Becerra that could reshape the whole race. Chuck argues a Becerra-Hilton race would be a conventional Democrat-versus-Republican contest, that Steyer has spent $500 million across his last two campaigns and still has a low ceiling because he's created a genuine sense of voter exhaustion, and that the single most fascinating race in the state right now is CA-06 and Kevin Kiley. The Los Angeles mayoral picture is clarifying too: Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt appear set to advance, which Todd argues is exactly what Bass wanted — it will be far easier to turn Pratt into a Trump acolyte in a general election than to face the formidable Nithya Raman. He notes that Matt Mahan became known as "big tech's candidate" in ways that genuinely hurt him, and closes with one to watch in Montana, where independent Seth Bodner is quietly hoping the Democratic candidate eventually bows out so he can consolidate the anti-incumbent vote into a real challenge. Then, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings — the former Orlando police chief turned local executive who is now running for governor of Florida — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a candid conversation about the challenges of being a Democrat in modern Florida and the lessons his unusual career path (accountant, then cop, then mayor) brings to executive leadership. Demings reveals that Governor Ron DeSantis personally threatened to remove him from office over his opposition to ICE operations in Orange County, and uses that experience as the entry point to a broader discussion about what's gone wrong with American law enforcement. He argues you cannot solve police shortages by lowering recruiting standards — exactly what he says ICE did when it ramped up so quickly that screening and training went out the window, with the predictable consequence that ICE has now begun poaching trained officers from state and local departments. Demings makes the case that we have to get criminals off the streets but it has to be done lawfully, that state law enforcement should not be doing immigration work, and that being elected sheriff as a partisan position creates real tensions because the actual responsibilities of the job aren't partisan at all. He pushes back on the idea that he's running to be a "performance politician" and frames his candidacy as wanting to bring competent local-government experience to a state level that he says is suffering from leaders chasing viral moments rather than delivering services. The conversation turns to the structural challenges facing Florida and the deeper question of why Democrats can't win statewide in a state that's growing more diverse by the year. Demings argues Florida's underpaid state legislators simply don't attract quality talent, that many longtime Florida Democrats have left the party out of pure frustration, and that the party's central task is to restore basic public belief in government's capacity to function. He's willing to give DeSantis credit for diversifying and growing Florida's economy, but argues the state needs to find efficiencies rather than continually burdening local governments with expenses it should be covering itself — and points to slashed state mental health funding as a direct driver of the violent crime he sees in his community. Demings is sharp on Florida's climate exposure, arguing the state is building in places it absolutely should not be building, and that hurricane-hardened construction standards need a major overhaul, He flags the NAACP's call for athletes to avoid schools in remapping states as the kind of extreme response that extreme government actions inevitably provoke, and warns that the politics of division are starting to genuinely threaten Florida's tourism economy — meaning the state's longtime economic engine may finally be running into the consequences of the culture wars its leaders have spent the past decade fueling. Finally, Chuck presents his ToddCast Top 5 list of instances that Republicans have rebuked Donald Trump in his second term, and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Predict the action all the way through the finals. 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Timeline: 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:00 Tuesday was a REALLY good night for Democrats nationally 01:30 Tom Keane still MIA, will face Rebecca Bennett in NJ-07 04:00 Iowa results made Democratic ticket substantially stronger 04:30 Josh Turek blew out Zach Wahls in Iowa 05:30 Biggest upset of the night was Zach Lahn beating Randy Feenstra 08:15 Lahn vs. Feenstra was a MAHA vs. MAGA race 08:45 Iowa is a right leaning state, but the state’s politics are in flux 09:45 Having a first name of “congressman” is a major disadvantage 11:30 Rob Sand is a very strong Democratic candidate for governor in Iowa 13:15 It’s possible Lahn can be painted as too far to the right 14:15 Iowa will be the test of whether 2026 is a blue wave election 15:30 Iowa was a huge positive development for team blue 16:45 Trump endorsing Feenstra then losing will drive Trump nuts 19:00 South Dakota governor’s race headed to runoff for first time 20:45 Four candidates in SD gubernatorial race received 20% of vote 23:00 Voters keep rewarding political bomb throwers 24:00 Trump endorsed the least Trump-like candidate, voters chose the Trumpy one 25:00 Deb Haaland on track to be the first Native American woman governor 25:30 It will be days before we know the full results of California primaries 27:30 California turnout will exceed turnout in 2022 28:30 Early on there will be a red mirage in California due to early vote 31:00 Hilton has enough of a lead over Steyer that he likely hangs on 32:15 Becerra would rather run against Hilton than Steyer 32:45 Steyer has created a sense of exhaustion 33:45 A Becerra v Hilton race would be a conventional D vs. R race 34:15 Potential scandal looms over Becerra 35:45 Most fascinating race is CA-06 and Kevin Kiley 38:15 It looks like Karen Bass & Spencer Pratt will move on in LA mayoral 40:30 It will be easier for Bass to turn Pratt into a Trump acolyte than face Raman 41:45 Steyer has a low ceiling, and has spent $500M in last two campaigns 43:30 Matt Mahan became known as “big tech’s candidate” and that hurt him 46:00 Independent Seth Bodner hoping Democratic candidate bows out in Montana 54:30 Jerry Demings joins the Chuck ToddCast 55:30 How did you go from accountant to police to mayor? 56:45 Accounting background helped with managing the city budget 58:00 How has Orlando changed since the time you were a police officer in the 80s? 59:30 Working on police reform both locally and nationally 1:00:45 Should the focus for police be better recruiting or better training? 1:01:30 Lowering recruiting standards can’t be the answer to police shortages 1:02:15 ICE was forced to ramp up so fast they didn’t screen or train recruits properly 1:03:45 We have to get criminals off the street, but it has be done lawfully 1:04:30 What were the unintended consequences of ICE’s questionable recruitment? 1:05:45 ICE began poaching state and local police officers 1:07:45 Should county sheriff be an elected position? 1:09:00 Political considerations do enter the equation when you’re elected 1:10:30 Size of jurisdiction does matter when it comes to appointed vs. elected 1:11:30 Sheriff is elected as a partisan position, but the responsibilities aren’t partisan 1:12:30 Why did you want to run for governor? 1:15:00 Want to take experience at local level government to a larger level 1:15:45 Ron DeSantis threatened to remove him over opposition to ICE 1:18:30 How would you work with the Republican dominated legislature? 1:20:30 Republicans have a large voter registration advantage in Florida 1:21:45 Not interested in being a performance politician 1:23:00 Why have Democrats been unable to elect a governor in Florida? 1:23:30 Florida’s legislators are underpaid, don’t attract quality talent 1:25:15 Many Florida Democrats left the party due to their frustration 1:27:00 Democrats need to restore belief in government 1:28:30 What has Ron DeSantis done right? Diversified & grown the economy 1:30:45 Does Florida need more tax revenue and how do you acquire it? 1:32:30 Government should always look to find inefficiencies & fix them 1:33:30 The state keeps burdening local governments with expenses 1:35:00 State has slashed funding for mental health, leading to violent crime 1:38:00 There is a lot of fraudulent claims made in Florida, state bad at investigating 1:39:00 State law enforcement shouldn’t be doing immigration enforcement 1:39:45 Florida is building in places they shouldn’t be, not factoring climate change 1:40:45 Florida should be hardening their building and infrastructure 1:42:00 Should Florida ban manufactured housing? 1:43:15 Florida needs housing construction standards that make sense 1:44:30 NAACP calling on athletes to not attend schools in remapping states 1:45:30 Extreme actions by the government elicit extreme responses 1:47:30 Tourism in Florida is being threatened by politics 1:49:45 Politics is dividing people by racial lines 1:51:45 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with Jerry Demings 1:53:45 DeSantis trying to ram through property tax cut before November 1:55:45 Trump replacing Tulsi Gabbard with Bill Pulte for DNI 1:56:45 Republicans immediately starting pushing back on Pulte as nominee 1:58:15 No need for NDI. CIA has won the intel agency turf battle 1:59:00 Bill Pulte makes Tulsi Gabbard look qualified for DNI role 2:01:15 ToddCast Top 5 instances Republicans successfully rebuked Trump 2:01:30 #5 The Epstein files 2:03:00 #4 Trump’s threat to take over Greenland 2:04:00 #3 Fed chair Jay Powell 2:05:15 #2 Matt Gaetz nomination for AG 2:07:15 #1 Death of Trump’s anti-weaponization slush fund 2:13:00 Ask Chuck 2:13:15 Thoughts on potential reforms, how realistic are they? 2:20:30 Why do you call Democrats the party that’s held to a higher standard? 2:24:15 Do you see Wes Moore as a top Democratic contender in ‘28? 2:29:15 Is Mike Johnson’s speakership at risk? Would he be the minority leader? 2:31:30 Can Keir Starmer survive as PM? Will Nigel Farage be PM? 2:36:30 Do you think a more virtual governance model rather than in-person would work? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan, Dana, and Nathalie Rodriguez discuss Black Democratic leaders criticizing Debbie Wasserman Schultz over the newly redrawn Florida congressional district, including concerns that her potential run could weaken long-standing Black representation in the seat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.5.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS VRA Ruling. Landry Recall Push. Fox Wants Michelle Obama to Defend Melania. GOP War on Black America The Supreme Court has issued an emergency order allowing Republicans in Louisiana to redraw the state's congressional map. Justice Correspondent Elie Mystal will explain what this means. Additionally, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is facing a recall petition after he suspended the state's U.S. House primary election, which has already seen over 40,000 absentee ballots submitted. I will be speaking with the executive director of Win With Black Men about tonight's urgent call regarding voting rights. In Tennessee, lawmakers are in a special session to redraw congressional districts, effectively violating the law. Florida Democrats have filed a lawsuit against the congressional map that Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law. Bishop William Barber will join us to discuss the GOP's war on Black Americans and its impact on the working poor. In tonight's Black Star Network Marketplace, we will feature a revolutionary product for women's period care. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stay connected with us at americangroundradio.com, on Facebook, and Instagram. You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for April 28, 2026. We open with major breaking news — federal authorities raided more than 20 locations in Minneapolis as part of a massive crackdown on childcare fraud tied to fake businesses that billed the government for kids who didn't exist, meals that were never served, and facilities that couldn't have provided care even if they'd wanted to. We dig into how this fraud was made possible, why Tim Walz's administration silenced whistleblowers who were sounding the alarm years ago, why Ilhan Omar's legislation created the incentives that made it all possible, and why the fraud wasn't just tolerated — it may have been the point. We also connect this to a broader pattern: when illegal immigration was rampant under Biden, it wasn't incompetence. When childcare fraud ran into the billions, it wasn't incompetence. The policy was the policy. In our Top 3 Things You Need to Know, former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again — this time over a social media post featuring seashells arranged in the shape of 86-47, where 86 is slang for kill and 47 refers to the 47th president. Comey claims he didn't know 86 would be taken as a threat. Then a former advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci has been indicted for intentionally concealing federal documents about COVID-19 research — including allegedly working to secretly restore a federal grant on bat virus research after the COVID lab leak theory gained credibility, and then destroying all evidence of those communications on government devices. And federal agents executed raids on 20 locations across Minneapolis tied to the childcare fraud investigation — carrying out boxes of files while investigators say billions of dollars in federal aid was stolen by fake businesses. Our American Mama Teri Netterville joins us to take on Jimmy Kimmel's joke that Melania Trump has the glow of an expectant widow — delivered on the Friday night before an armed man tried to make that a reality at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. We lay out the Kimmel defense, Melania's response demanding ABC take a stand, and why the double standard is as clear as it gets. Roseanne Barr was canceled within 48 hours for a tweet. Shane Gillis was fired from SNL before his first episode for an old joke. Chris Harrison lost a 20-year career for defending a sorority girl. Jimmy Kimmel dressed in blackface, calls the president a pedophile on national television, jokes about the First Lady becoming a widow — and George Clooney and Jake Tapper come to his defense. We also explain why Kimmel's jokes about someone he genuinely hates aren't comedy at all — they're bullying with a laugh track. We also revisit the redistricting war — this time with updates from Virginia and Florida. The Virginia Supreme Court has now blocked the state from certifying the results of its special redistricting election while it determines whether the election itself was legitimate — and there are multiple serious legal problems with how it was conducted, including ballot language that called turning a 6-5 Democrat advantage into a 10-1 advantage restoring fairness. Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has called a special session to redraw Florida's congressional maps, proposing a new map that would cut the number of Florida Democrats in Congress from eight to four. We explain why DeSantis's maps are geographically compact in a way Virginia's clearly are not, and why the broader gerrymandering battle may ultimately require a constitutional amendment to resolve — if there even is a right answer. Then we talk consumer confidence — which hit its highest point of the year in April, despite everything the media has been telling Americans to be afraid of. The Iran conflict, AI job fears, tariffs, tax day — and yet Americans are more confident about their economic prospects now than at any point this year. The manufacturing index also peaked in April. We talk about what that says about the American spirit and why the sky the media keeps pointing to stubbornly refuses to fall. We also cover President Trump's welcoming remarks to King Charles at the White House — remarks that we call one of the most genuinely beautiful things said at a presidential event in years. Trump reminded the room that before Americans had a nation or a constitution, we had a culture and a character — and it came from Britain. We dig into why the ideas of the American Revolution were born in British Enlightenment philosophy, why the special relationship is strained right now, and what Britain would look like if it remembered who it's supposed to be. And we close with Peter Mutabazi — a man who grew up in an abusive home in Uganda, immigrated to the United States, never married, and spent years fostering 47 different children because he never wanted another child to feel the way he felt as a boy. This month, he officially adopted a young boy named Jacob, who had spent four and a half years in the foster care system. Being adopted is more than a milestone — it's the beginning of a lifetime of belonging, security, and unconditional love. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From dealing with FISA to DHS funding — and even the farm bill — this week is already unraveling for House Republicans. And it's only Tuesday.  Anna and Jake discuss the latest. Plus, what's next for Florida Democrats in the redistricting fight? Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠we're investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump's approval rating hits historic lows as voters react to soaring gas prices caused by his war of choice with Iran. Dan and Jon discuss what those new figures mean for the upcoming midterms and react to Florida Democrats flipping the state legislative seat that includes the president's home at Mar-a-Lago. Plus: the new report that Trump is tiring of the war even as he plans a ground invastion, his likely illegal attempt to pay TSA workers by executive order, and the election crisis facing Democrats in California.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

i On our political radar this week… As Donald Trump's polling numbers continue to plummet to record-setting lows, he's constantly shifting positions on Iran, NATO, DHS funding and ICE messaging on a daily basis. About the only constants: his efforts to shift the blame for everything bad to Biden and Obama, and his preoccupation with his $400-million ballroom, and figuring out ways to add more to the $4-billion his family has gobbled up in the last year. Attorney General Dana Nessel is fighting efforts by ICE to convert a Romulus warehouse into a Trump Immigration Prison which would lock up as many as 500 men, women and children. The warehouse would give ICE close access to Metro Airport, but it's also adjacent to a residential neighborhood, near both a middle school and high school, and in a flood plain. The drive to reverse changes the state Legislature made last year to Michigan’s tipped and minimum wage laws is on hold. One Fair Wage had sought to collect enough signatures to place a referendum vote on the November ballot, but was unable to meet their signature goals. Instead, the group said, it planned to throw its efforts behind a separate ballot initiative seeking to limit certain political contributions. The Democratic race for U.S. Senate has a battle of the polls this week. A new internal poll from state Senator Mallory McMorrow's campaign shows her leapfrogging Rep. Haley Stevens, who's now trailing the field in third place behind Abdul El-Sayed in the closely watched Senate Democratic primary. Her poll by Global Strategy Group has McMorrow leading the field with 30 percent, followed by El-Sayed at 25 percent and Stevens at 23 percent, with 21 percent undecided. The same survey showed McMorrow in second place and trailing Stevens by six points last June. A poll from the Stevens campaign shows the race as a statistical three way tie: Stevens 28, El Sayed 26, McMorrow 25 – well within the poll's 3.5% margin of error. McMorrow is the first statewide candidate to announce she has the signatures to get on the ballot. Her campaign says she will file 30,000 signatures, the maximum allowed under state law, to qualify her for the August primary. The signatures were all gathered by volunteers. Nearly all statewide campaigns typically use paid circulators. We are recording two days before state Republicans gather in Novi to endorse candidates for statewide offices other than Governor and Lt. Governor. There's new drama in the battle for Secretary of State. The sister of contender Amanda Love publicly alleged her family member was a “truly evil person.”Adora Orlowski says her sister would do “anything to anyone to gain power and control.” She accused Love of never having a real job and lacking the experience to serve as Michigan’s secretary of state.” Break out the popcorn! A majority of Michigan voters believe the country is generally going in the wrong direction. 58% say things have gotten pretty seriously off on the wrong, and 33% say the country is headed in the right direction. Only 63% of Republicans polled were happy with the country's direction. The poll was commissioned by the Republican-leaning Marketing Resource Group. Donald Trump is now represented in Florida's Legislature by a Democrat. Emily Gregory scored a major upset on Tuesday, flipping the legislative district that includes Trump's waterfront grifting headquarters at Mar-a-Lago. Gregory, a first-time candidate who runs a fitness business serving pregnant and postpartum women, defeated her Republican opponent by a 51-49 margin to win the 87th House District in Palm Beach County. Trump, who says mail-in voting is cheating, voted in the election … by mail. Melania and Barron also mailed in their votes. Florida Democrats flipped a second legislative seat. Navy veteran and union official Brian Nathan flipped a Tampa-based state Senate seat that became vacant after Governor Ron DeSantis tapped its previous occupant to serve as his lieutenant governor. Congratulations to Trump as winner of the brand new America FIrst Award, bestowed on him by U.S. House Republicans. This latest in a string of newly created awards gives the attention-craving Trump still another big, beautiful gold doo-dad to put right next to the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize, the first-ever “Undisputed Champion of Beautiful Clean Coal” award, multiple golf championship trophies he awarded to himself, and his second-hand Nobel Peace Prize. As a topper, Trump's hand-picked Federal Arts Commission has approved putting Trump's mug on a commemorative 24-karat gold coin as part of the 250th anniversary celebration despite a law prohibiting putting a living President on U.S. coins. The New Yorker reports that year one of the Trump presidency has increased his family's wealth by a staggering $4-billion. And that doesn't even count the tens-of-millions taxpayers have spent to pay for Trump's every week golf trips to Florida. Joining the conversation is veteran Detroit Free Press reporter Todd Spangler. Todd Spangler has been with the Free Press since 2003, previously as metro editor in Detroit (among other gigs) and since 2007 as Washington correspondent. In that job, he covers the presidency, Congress, politics and federal policy, a panoply which, admittedly, often makes him scratch his head in wonderment (if not outright confusion).  Before joining the Free Press he managed the AP's Pittsburgh bureau for 4 years. Away from work, Todd runs, hikes, bikes, cooks and listens to jazz. And when he’s back in Detroit he can be found, at least one night of the trip, at Lafayette Coney. Todd is a graduate of West Virginia University where he majored in journalism. We’re now on YouTube every week! Click here to subscribe. A Republic, If You Can Keep It is sponsored by © Clay Jones – https://claytoonz.substack.com  

John discusses Florida Democrats' stunning victory in a special election in Mar-a-Lago's district and Trump's declaration of victory in his dealings with Iran, juxtaposed with the announcement of an impending deployment of American paratroopers to the Middle East. John also pays tribute to the late Robert Mueller, reflecting on his legacy and the importance of upholding the rule of law in the face of corruption. Then, John welcomes Kelly Dietrich, founder of the National Democratic Training Committee, who discusses the urgency of mobilizing Democrats ahead of the upcoming elections. Bob Henley joins John to discuss the ongoing challenges in media and labor, the impact of immigration on local economies, and the importance of grassroots journalism in countering corporate narratives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Florida Democrats win a special election on President Donald Trump's turf. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

This week on the Queer News podcast, in top news Kansas governor vetoes SB 244 an anti-trans bathroom bill. We celebrate that! In politics, Virginia makes strides to protect marriage equality in the constitution and Senator Shevrin Jones is Florida Democrats new leader elect. In culture and entertainment, we have a special story on Musician B. Deveaux by our Queer News contributor Corey Antonio Rose. In sports, ESPN announces Women Sports Sundays and the Black Trans Film Festival opens registrations for 2026.   Want to support this podcast?

TOP STORIES - The new Tampa Bay Rays owners outline ambitious stadium plans and face a long road ahead; Hillsborough County closes multiple inquiries into social media posts about Charlie Kirk; Senator Jay Collins slams “paparazzi-chasing” politicians as speculation grows about a possible run for governor. Plus, Florida Democrats and Republicans trade blame over the ongoing government shutdown, a Miami Northwestern student says a brutal bathroom attack sent her to the ER, and the ex-husband of a Real Housewives of Miami star sues Bravo.

TOP STORIES - The new Tampa Bay Rays owners outline ambitious stadium plans and face a long road ahead; Hillsborough County closes multiple inquiries into social media posts about Charlie Kirk; Senator Jay Collins slams “paparazzi-chasing” politicians as speculation grows about a possible run for governor. Plus, Florida Democrats and Republicans trade blame over the ongoing government shutdown, a Miami Northwestern student says a brutal bathroom attack sent her to the ER, and the ex-husband of a Real Housewives of Miami star sues Bravo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BEST OF - Our National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss the Epstein controversy and Elmo's anti-Semetic X posts over the weekend, Trump reacts to MAGA's ire at Pam Bondi over her handling of the Epstein case, Florida Democrats express outrage over Alligator Alcatraz conditions, migrants held at Alligator Alcatraz have no prior convictions, and areas hit by Texas floods face more weather woes as recovery efforts continue.

Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell, who is leaving the Florida House, discuses what's next for her and the Florida Democrats.

TOP STORIES - U.S. senators from Florida throw support behind Donald Trump on Iranian military strikes; Florida Democrats hold annual gala at Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood; FWC report describes intense gator attack on group of kayakers in Polk County canal.

In this packed episode, Chuck opens with a sobering assessment of President Trump's plummeting approval ratings and questions about his administration's credibility before diving into critical structural concerns about the Department of Justice's independence and the need to expand the House of Representatives. He shifts to Florida politics, where a brewing corruption scandal threatens the governor's race and Republicans are increasingly willing to challenge Ron DeSantis's weakened political standing. New York Congressman Dan Goldman joins for an extended interview about the concept of rule of law before and after his experience during impeachment proceedings. Goldman offers insights into Trump's challenges to fundamental constitutional principles and proposes concrete reforms to better protect America's democratic institutions, including codifying limits on presidential interference in prosecutions, strengthening congressional subpoena powers, and potentially restructuring the Justice Department with Federal Reserve-like independence.The episode's second half features political handicapper Dave Wasserman analyzing the evolving electoral landscape heading into the midterms. Wasserman explains how understanding local communities is crucial to predicting election outcomes, while lamenting the lack of quality coverage in smaller markets. He delivers a forecast that Democrats could see sizable gains in the House, with Trump's tariff policies potentially hurting Republicans in farm states. The discussion explores gerrymandering's changing impact, with both parties now complaining about the practice, and examines how the 2030 census might reshape the electoral map. Finally, they discuss the prospect of a “blue wave” in the 2026 midterm elections and whether we could see one or both chambers of congress change hands.Timeline00:00 Multiple polls show sharp approval rating drop for Trump03:00 Trump's spokespeople are losing credibility05:00 Department of Justice needs more independence 7:30 The House of Representatives needs to be expanded8:45 White House Correspondents weekend was awkward12:15 Corruption scandal looming over Florida governor race13:15 Florida Republicans are no longer afraid of Ron DeSantis15:30 Ron DeSantis may be weaker, but Florida Democrats aren't stronger17:00 The Shedeur Sanders commentary was ridiculous19:10 Congressman Dan Goldman joins the show19:40 What are the highlights of his district, NY-10? 26:35 What did "rule of law" mean to you before and after working on the impeachment proceedings? 30:25 Fundamental tenets of rule of law are being challenged 31:00 Amendments 4-10 are about equal protection under the law, for citizens and non-citizens 34:20 Trump has exposed why government is susceptible to leaders willing to break their oath of office 36:10 We need to codify into law that the president can't weigh in on individual prosecutions 38:40 Enforcement of congressional subpoenas needs legal teeth 41:30 Should we set up Justice with a level of independence like we did with the Federal Reserve? 48:40 If impeachment couldn't hold Trump accountable, why would the justice system? 50:10 Trump's conduct warranted prosecution 52:55 The impeachment process is broken 54:10 Trump has an unexplained infatuation for Vladimir Putin 7:25 The Republican majority in the House has turned all of their authority over to Trump 1:01:40 What can Democratic members of congress do other than speak out? 1:05:25 If Democrats want to win in 2026, what should they be talking about? 1:08:55 Is Andrew Cuomo vs Eric Adams really the best that NYC can do?1:14:45 Chuck's thoughts on his conversation with Dan Goldman1:17:35 Dave Wasserman joins the show! 1:19:35 Mainstreaming interest in political handicapping 1:24:05 Understanding a local community is crucial to handicapping 1:27:05 Smaller markets not getting coverage they deserve 1:28:20 Determining how competitive a race will be? 1:31:05 House map is less skewed than it used to be 1:34:35 Complaining about gerrymandering has become more bipartisan 1:36:05 Democrats could see sizeable midterm gains 1:42:50 How will retirements affect the midterms? 1:4:05 Tariffs will cost Republicans in the farm states 1:45:05 Kansas headed toward swing state status? 1:48:05 Reappropriation from 2030 census could add several new red seats 1:49:35 Can Republicans further gerrymander states like Texas and Florida? 1:53:35 Virginia governor race isn't that competitive 1:58:50 Conventional wisdom is that Democrats shouldn't choose a woman for 28 1:59:50 Is a blue wave developing? 2:01:05 Trump doesn't care about Republicans other than himself2:03:16 Chuck's final thoughts

Bryan and Reagan discuss golf, irrelevant Florida Democrats, Arizona Republican victories, and lessons Oregon Republicans can learn from each. Then they get into Republican messaging on Housing, then a lighting round.* Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen* ‘The Democratic Party in Florida is dead': Top Florida Senate Dem leaves party* 2025 State of the Economy - Senate Labor and Business* House Republican press release on Housing* Oregon Urban Growth Boundary Map* Port of Portland votes to revoke DEI policies to comply with Trump executive order* Kotek and Oregon Education Officials Defy White House Order to Defund DEI in Schools* Feds Threaten Oregon Transportation Funding Over DEI and Driver's License Policies* Clackamas County board picks 5 finalists for open seat This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio

On tonight's program: Governor Ron DeSantis was in Idaho and Montana today, making a push for a national constitutional convention; Florida Democrats continue to voice concerns about the policies coming out of Washington, DC as well as the legislation coming out of Tallahassee; The average price of gas in Florida is now below $3.00 per gallon; And Florida lawmakers may expand domestic violence intervention programs to include faith-based programs.

BEST OF - Florida Democrats demand to know why U.S. Attorney's Office hasn't arrested Cory Mills; Publix cheats customers on sales, lawsuit from Florida says; Florida teen tries vandalizing ex's car, ends up painting neighbor's vehicle instead: deputies; Elon Musk admits DOGE will make mistakes; recap of Trump's first cabinet meeting; Canadians respond to Trump's comments about making them the 51st state; National Correspondent Rory O'Neill gives the latest in the death of Gene Hackman, his wife, and their dog; and also has data from a new study on religion in America, and AI arrives to Amazon's Alexa. INSURANCE COSTS TOP OF MIND

Publisher of Southeast Politics Janelle Irwin-Taylor previews the special session and says the Democrats picked Nikki Fried to lead the Florida Democrats again.

On tonight's Capital Report: Florida lawmakers will come to Tallahassee on Monday for a special session; Governor DeSantis wants the federal government to turn over its Everglades restoration program to the State of Florida; It wasn't exactly a winter wonderland, but a big chunk of North Florida was hit this week by a mix of snow and sleet. Although weather experts point out this isn't the first time; Although not everyone who endured the frigid assault was unhappy; The head of Florida's House Democrats talks about the challenges of being so dominated by those in the other party; Speaking of challenge, Florida Democrats are picking new leaders this weekend. Although organizers of the event hope it will project a positive message about the party; And one of those who worked most closely with President Jimmy Carter has memories and stories that didn't get much coverage during the former president's funeral earlier this month.

Florida Democrats want to send parents to re-education camp and will plagiarize to do it. I review three bills filed regarding gun storage. What started as a simple bill review let me to a little plagiarism and dishonesty.S H O W N O T E SFox 13 Tampa Bay (Story)Tampa PDFL Senate (SB 190)FL Senate (SB 186)FL House (HB 15)PBSEverytown (Press Release)Everytown (Report)Wait Song: Smoke RisingMusic by: CreatorMix.comVideo

On tonight's program: The recriminations continue. Why did Florida Democrats do so badly in the last election?; Could Florida re-instate a controversial wild bear hunt? Advocates believe there's little other choice; A record number of Florida travelers will be driving and flying over the upcoming year-end holidays; With the year-end holidays looming, Florida lawmakers made a quick trip to Tallahassee this week. One big agenda item, the complex – and often convoluted – behavioral expectations for lawmakers; A judge considers a request to allow exploratory fossil fuel drilling in an environmentally sensitive North Florida river basin. Opponents fear what a “yes” decision might mean; An award-winning documentary on the destruction of Apalachicola's famous oyster beds will soon have a much wider audience; Some endangered wildlife species are seeing new challenges to their well being in Florida; And it seems, despite all the medical advancements, HIV and AIDs remains a widespread public health issue.

[This blog will always be free to read, but it's also how I pay my bills. If you have suggestions or feedback on how I can earn your paid subscription, shoot me an email: cmclymer@gmail.com.]I'm writing this after traveling back from the future, specifically Nov. 12th.It's a long story, but I know a lady who knows a lady who has a friend with a DeLorean souped up with an off-market flux capacitor and the trip got made.Anyway, we don't have much time, so I'll cut to the chase.I got some good news and some bad news and some more good news.Here's the first good bit: Election Night went mostly okay, though not without a lot of stress. By 1am on the East Coast, it was basically clear that Vice President Harris and Governor Walz were going to win the bulk of the swing states, all of them by pretty small margins.Michigan, Wisconsin, and Nevada wound up in Harris-Walz column by fewer than 140,000 votes combined, about two-thirds of their total margin in 2020.Arizona was called for Harris-Walz by the following evening with a razor thin 0.53 percent lead, just outside the threshold for an automatic recount. It's generally accepted this will hold after absentee/mail-in ballots. Trump-Vance are challenging the results, of course.Trump-Vance won Georgia by 0.61 percent, just outside the state's recount request threshold. As in 2020, there are widespread reports of voting inaccessibility and voters standing in line for many hours, some of them turned away, some of them given inaccurate polling place information.North Carolina was one of the biggest heartbreakers of the night. Harris-Walz wound up losing by just 8,000 votes, relatively small compared to Biden-Harris losing by 74,000 votes in 2020. This will probably hold, too.But the biggest surprise for everyone from the past week in my timeline—and arguably the biggest heartbreak for Democrats—was Florida, where Harriz-Walz are currently on track to lose by a tantalizing 19,000 votes after the initial recount. Maybe the recount will flip it but most likely not.Biden-Harris lost Florida by 371,686 votes in 2020. Even in losing, the 2024 margin is a remarkable achievement for Florida Democrats.As it stands, Harris-Walz are currently at 268 electoral votes (including a surprisingly strong margin in NE-02) compared to Trump-Vance's likely total of 251.All that's left now is Pennsylvania, far too close for comfort, where the margin is shockingly close: just 0.04 percent in favor of Harris-Walz, compared to 1.16 percent for Biden-Harris in 2020.This, of course, triggered an automatic recount. PA Secretary of State Al Schmidt ordered it to begin today in accordance with state law. He's a Republican who was appointed by Gov. Josh Shapiro last year, partly due to his refusal to cooperate with efforts by Trump to overturn the valid results of the 2020 election.The political world is in a full state of rage and anxiety. Pundits are combing through the bizarre nature of Pennsylvania being this ridiculously close, far closer than anyone expected. Trump and Vance have vowed to fight it all the way to the Supreme Court, where, if accepted, they may prevail.Many observers say the smart money is on Harris-Walz, that the lead of just a few thousand votes should hold, even with a recount, but at this margin, with the furor of Trump World screaming sabotage and this extremist Supreme Court, who the hell really knows?So, that's the bad news. The automatic recount could very well flip it to Trump-Vance, and even if it doesn't, political violence, to some degree, is almost certainly guaranteed.That's why I'm here. I've traveled back in time with the second bit of good news: we now know this election is very winnable, and with two weeks until Election Day, there's absolutely no reason why every adult who cares about this country shouldn't be doing all they can to expand these margins.Even if you take a few hours this weekend to call voters or knock on doors in these swing states—especially your family, friends, and neighbors—that could prove the difference in the states we lost in my timeline and cement our victories in the states we won.Two more weeks. Just two more weeks to prevent the cruel anxiety and depression and despair we've all been feeling over the past seven days in my timeline, the gnawing regret in knowing that each of us could have probably done a little more and some of us could have done a lot more.I traveled back in time to get y'all do a little more, so that you can rest easy on the morning of Nov. 6th, knowing you saved democracy from the brink.Don't know where or how to volunteer? I got you. Go here: https://go.kamalaharris.com/There are so many ways to get involved, and for some of them you don't even have to leave the comfort of your own home. Take a few hours this week and help us out.Alright, I promised to get this DeLorean back in one piece. It's a pretty sweet ride but scary as hell.Don't let us down. Don't let the future down. Get involved. Your future self will thank you for doing so.Charlotte's Web Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. 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In this episode: Progressive activist and Ron DeSantis antagonist Thomas Kennedy joins the show to talk about why the DeSantis bubble burst so spectacularly on the national stage and to call out some of the Florida politicians from both parties who take money — and marching orders — from Big Sugar. We also talk about DeSantis' refusal to extend Florida's voter registration as a monstrous hurricane looms off the coast and new campaigns targeting Republican lawmakers who have attacked and exploited immigrants.  Show notes:As promised on the show, here are links to watch the CBS Sunday Morning segment on the ways Florida's anti-immigrant laws are hurting Florida farmers and to see the infamous Tallahassee billboard mocking a cosplaying governor pretending to be a fighter pilot.You can also find lots more detail about the ways some top Florida Democrats teamed up with DeSantis and Florida Republicans to do Big Sugar's bidding in these stories and podcasts:After sugar's $11 million investment, a bipartisan push to protect industry (Miami Herald)Glades residents left behind: Nikki Fried's ‘changes' to cane burning served only Big Sugar (Palm Beach Post)How Ron DeSantis and Nikki Fried Teamed Up to Defend Big Sugar (Seeking Rents – The Podcast)Finally, make sure to check out Kennedy's Podcast, Why Are We Like This, and to follow him on social media (@tomaskenn on Instagram and @tomaskenn on Twitter).Questions or comments? Send ‘em to Garcia.JasonR@gmail.comListen to the show: Apple | SpotifyWatch the show: YouTubeSubscribe: SeekingRentsFL.com Get full access to Seeking Rents at jasongarcia.substack.com/subscribe

BEST OF - President Biden comments on the conflict between Israel and Irana, Florida Democrats want action on insurance fraud claims highlighted on 60 Minutes, a World War II bomb just exploded in Japan, the Helene death toll continues to rise, NewsNation National Security Contributor Lt. Gen. Richard Newton gives his take on the Iranian missile attack on Israel, our National Correspondent Erin Real reports the latest on the dockworker's strike, and what products could be impacted by the strike.

In this episode: State Rep. Angie Nixon just won re-election to a Jacksonville-based state House seat after steamrolling over a challenger backed by the state's big-business lobby. She joins the podcast to talk about what it's like to take on corporate influence in the Florida Legislature and whether a backlash may be building to Republican overreach.For more on some of the topics that came up during the conversation:Florida Democrats get infusion of cash from DNC as voting by mail is set to begin (Florida Phoenix)Keep your eye on the Florida Senate race (The Washington Post)Ron DeSantis blurs lines, burns cash in tax-funded campaign to block abortion and marijuana ballot measures (Seeking Rents)Florida Supreme Court weighs high stakes for minority voting rights after DeSantis' redistricting (The Tributary)Operatives working for FPL arranged job offer to opponent of Jacksonville utility sale, records show (Orlando Sentinel)Questions or comments? Send ‘em to Garcia.JasonR@gmail.comListen to the show: Apple | SpotifyWatch the show: YouTubeSubscribe: SeekingRentsFL.com Get full access to Seeking Rents at jasongarcia.substack.com/subscribe

In this first edition of "Squeezing the Season" a special podcast we will run during Election season 2024, Democratic pollster and MSNBC contributor Fernand Amandi offers a frank look at why Florida's Hispanic vote has shifted heavily toward the GOP since 2016 as well as an in-depth look at Democrats success in North Carolina and what Florida Democrats can learn from that state.

National Politics Reporter for The Hill Julia Manchester reports that Florida Democrats feel more optimistic in the presidential and senate races.

On tonight's program: A now-fired Okalaloosa County deputy sheriff faces formal charges in connection with the shooting death of Airman Roger Fortson back in May; Kamela Harris becomes the official Democratic candidate for president, much to the delight of many Florida Democrats; Is Governor Ron DeSantis's political clout beginning to wane? We'll have some analysis in that regard; Voter turnout continues to slip in Florida; We have the second and final story in our series about the impact of Florida's new abortion restrictions; And the Olympics are over, but the Paralympics start next week. We'll hear from a world champion swimmer who is heading to the Paralympic games for the first time.

Florida Democrats hope the Harris-Walz ticket will boost their chances in November as new numbers show Republicans with a record voter registration advantage in the Sunshine State. Plus, Central Florida's Venezuelan community voices concerns over President Maduro's crackdown on dissent.

Primary season is back with a vengeance! Daily Kos Elections editor Jeff Singer joins co-hosts David Nir and David Beard on this week's episode of "The Downballot" to recap Tuesday's action and preview a whole host of major races in the month ahead.The trio discusses why Democrats are upbeat about their chances to take charge of Arizona's largest county after this week's primaries—and what it could mean if the MAGA brigades instead seize control of election administration. Also on the docket: under-the-radar GOP ballot measures in Wisconsin designed to strip the Democratic governor of key powers; Republicans in Alaska struggling to adapt to the reality of ranked-choice voting; and a chance for Florida Democrats to stick their thumb in Ron DeSantis' eye.

Florida Democrats are rallying around Kamala Harris, the party's new presidential candidate. Journalists Ana Goni-Lessan, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss whether Harris could make Florida more competitive, wrangling over the abortion rights measure that will be on Florida ballots and how the controversial Project 2025 plan tied to Trump's campaign has lots of Florida overtones.

On tonight's program: As a new presidential candidate rises to the fore, Florida Democrats seem to be getting behind her; A Florida lawmaker insists state school vouchers shouldn't apply to all religious institutions of learning; Florida used to be a top filming location for TV shows and movies. That doesn't seem to be the case anymore; For many students and their parents, the dubious joys of filling out financial disclosure paperwork for student loans is now underway; And top-tier high school athletes in Florida will now be able to profit from their fame.

Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch discusses the reaction to Harris leading the Democratic party and how it affects Florida politics.

On tonight's program: Could President Biden's less-than-stellar performance on the debate stage last week tarnish the electoral chances of Florida Democrats?; A new law allowing religious chaplains to be school counselors could have some unintended consequences; Some state education officials aren't exactly thrilled about the academic achievement at two publicly funded universities; The Union of Concerned Scientists is especially concerned about the state of Florida; The question rages on in Tallahassee: how much will a proposed constitutional amendment actually cost if it passes?; The Florida Highway Patrol is urging special caution on the highways during the long and deadly Fourth of July weekend; And a new state law will force local Florida cities that use red light cameras for traffic law enforcement to be more forthcoming about where the money goes.

This week's topics:Florida University Lessons argued in courtJuneteenth not a State Holiday in FloridaDemocrats work to win more seats in NovemberHow is "Lawfare" used by politicians?With guests:Jason Garcia, Publisher, "Seeking Rents" Newsletter & PodcastAdriana Novoa, Professor of Latin American History, University of South FloridaTrimmel Gomes, Journalist, President, Gomes Media StrategiesDarryl Paulson, Emeritus Professor of Govt. & Politics, USF-St. Petersburg

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on priorities for Florida young voters ahead of the November election.

On tonight's program: Florida colleges and universities are – so far – experiencing only modest protests in support of Gaza as the war with Israel goes on; Florida's six-week abortion ban takes effect in days. We'll see how it will impact those on both sides; On this Confederate Memorial Day – and yes, it's still an official observance in Florida – we'll talk about other monuments to the “lost cause”; Florida's unhoused population keeps growing and there are those who are using this fact to political advantage; President Biden still has a lead over former President Trump among young people. Florida Democrats hope those young people will give the incumbent the winning edge in November; And Florida expands its DNA sampling to include everybody who's arrested

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn remembers Tee Arnold, a Black trans man who was murdered in Florida. In politics, Democrats introduced a resolution that aligned with the “Day of No Silence” to advocate for inclusion in schools. In culture & entertainment, two lesbian judges make history with their appointments. Brittney & Cherrelle Griner are expecting their first child. The Chicago Pride parade is being scaled back & hip hop legend DJ Mister Cee passes away. Let's go!   00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast  00:38 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502  00:58 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66  2:58 - Queer News headlines 3:33 - We remember Tee Arnold, a Black trans man who was murdered in Florida 4:57 - Democrats show support for the “Day of No Silence” 8:05 - Vibes! is a trans and nonbinary music showcase on Sunday, May 19th at 3PM. For more info, https://tractionpnw.org/vibes-2024/ and https://www.facebook.com/events/1367166427313428 8:54 - Subscribe to our YouTube channel, https://youtube.com/@e3radio  9:31 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm  9:55 - Two lesbian judges make history with their appointments  11:22 - Brittney Griner & her wife Cherrelle are expecting their first child 12:36 - The Chicago Pride parade is being scaled back 13:44 - Hip hop legend DJ Mister Cee passes away 16:30 - Anna's Got a Word  

Part one of Red Eye Radio with Eric Harley and Gary McNamara includes the South Carolina women's basketball coach saying transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women's sports. Grocery prices almost 40 percent higher since 2019. Job growth numbers in March due to in large part to part time jobs created. Robert Kennedy Jr. is disturbed by the weaponization of government government against Trump. Former DNC Chair Donna Brizile says when Biden speaks nobody listens. Florida Republicans now outpace Florida Democrats by nearly 900-thousand. San Francisco proposal would allow lawsuits over grocery store closures. Was the No Labels Party too beltway?   For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fails to get 55% of the New Hampshire primary vote. Also, Florida Democrats flip a state House seat in a special election. Plus, a Washington, D.C. appeals court again rejects Trump's gag order appeal. And the civil defamation suit against Trump will resume Thursday. Simon Rosenberg, Rep. Maxwell Frost, Florida State Rep. Tom Keen, Glenn Kirschner, and Barbara McQuade join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the ousted speaker, announces he's leaving Congress. Leaked audio of heated meeting reveals hostages' fury at Netanyahu. Ryan Grim discusses his book titled “The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution."" Democratic Presidential candidate Cenk Uygur discusses the big mistake for Florida Democrats to cancel the presidential primary and more.

Florida Democrats want to cancel their presidential primary. Large Latino poll finds cost of living and economy are top voters' main concerns. Hamas committed documented atrocities, but the Israeli government also embellished the truth, report claims. House Democrat gives a stunning answer when pressed by CNN's Dana Bash about Hamas' sexual violence: "We have to be balanced" in our condemnation.HOSTS: Ana Kasparian (@AnaKasparian) and Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur)SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturksFACEBOOK: ☞ https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturksTWITTER: ☞ https://www.twitter.com/theyoungturksINSTAGRAM: ☞ https://www.instagram.com/theyoungturksTIKTOK: ☞ https://www.tiktok.com/@theyoungturks

California's Attorney General doesn't want parents to be notified if their child goes trans. He's suing to make it so. The contempt for parents on the left knows no bounds… 1600 scientists have signed a letter in which they conclude global warming is not a reason for sky-is-falling hysteria.  The judge in Donald Trump's Washington DC indictment has set a trial date of March 4. That happens to be in the middle of the Republican primaries… Florida Democrats absurdly blame Ron DeSantis for the three murders in Florida. Is there anything they don't blame Ron DeSantis for?... Dennis talks to Noelle Fitchett, a PragerFORCE member in Texas.  Do things happen because of luck or God's will? Are those our only two choices? Dennis has answers. So do callers.  Thanks for listening to the Daily Dennis Prager Podcast. To hear the entire three hours of my radio show as a podcast, commercial-free every single day, become a member of Pragertopia. You'll also get access to 15 years' worth of archives, as well as daily show prep. Subscribe today at Pragertopia dot com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have election results! The Florida Democrats earn themselves a win as Donna Deegan flips the Jacksonville mayoral office. Is this really entirely unexpected, though?Succession aired their election night episode this season, America Decides. What real-life election nights contributed to this fictional, but reality-inspired portrayal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The liberal obsession with your kids is causing a full-blown meltdown on the left. In this episode, I address the disturbing strategy they're using to mold your kids into liberal activists.  News Picks: Donald Trump endorsed Sarah Palin. Joe Biden immediately politicizes the attacks in Sacramento.  Google is an evil company. Here's hard evidence. Abortion atrocities in Washington DC. Here's more evidence that Google has destroyed the free and open internet. Ron DeSantis continues to befuddle Florida Democrats. Trump's new social media platform boasts massive engagement. Copyright Bongino Inc All Rights Reserved

Zelensky says Michael was right about the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Florida Democrats prove Michael right on weird sex stuff, and leftist actress Megan Mullally stops Putin once and for all.Check out my shop page to purchase shirts, stickers, and books (one with words, one without) https://utm.io/uedo1My new book 'Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds,' is now available wherever books are sold. Grab your copy today here: https://utm.io/udtMJ Stopping the attack on America starts with exposing the source: from within. Subscribe to The Daily Wire and start streaming The Enemy Within today. https://utm.io/uejBd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zelensky says Michael was right about the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Florida Democrats prove Michael right on weird sex stuff, and leftist actress Megan Mullally stops Putin once and for all. Check out my shop page to purchase shirts, stickers, and books (one with words, one without) https://utm.io/uedo1 My new book 'Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds,' is now available wherever books are sold. Grab your copy today here: https://utm.io/udtMJ  Stopping the attack on America starts with exposing the source: from within. Subscribe to The Daily Wire and start streaming The Enemy Within today. https://utm.io/uejBd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices