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President Trump's new ambassador to China is a Georgia Republican familiar in both business and political circles. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

3.31.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: La. voters reject constitution amendments, Wis. and Mo. supreme court elections, Bishop Marvin Sapp Louisiana voters overwhelmingly rejected the four proposed constitution amendments backed by its MAGA governor. We'll talk to activists about how their hard work defeated the racist laws. Elections in Wisconsin and Missouri. Tuesday, voters will elect a new state supreme court justice, and St. Louis is gearing up for its mayoral election. We'll talk to an advocate about Tishaura Jones' re-election bid. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi directed the Justice Department to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a sweeping election overhaul that Georgia Republican lawmakers passed in the wake of President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss in the state. White House Correspondents' Dinner Cancels black female comedian Amber Ruffin's appearance after her comments about the Trump Administration. And Bishop Marvin Sapp says he has received death threats as a result of the resurfaced viral clip where he ordered ushers to close the doors at an international church convention while rallying for the congregation to donate $40,000. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox http://www.blackstarnetwork.com 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.

On this episode of the podcast, Georgia Congressman Andrew Clyde joins the show to break down a major House Republican victory — passing a resolution to find $1.5 trillion in savings while extending the 2017 tax cuts. As a member of the House Budget and Appropriations Committees, Rep. Clyde explains the push for $2 trillion in savings to support $4.5 trillion in tax relief. The Georgia Republican also highlights key provisions for border security and deportation funding.Furthermore, Congressman Clyde takes on judicial activism, announcing plans to introduce articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. To wrap up the conversation, Congressman Clyde talks about President Trump's strategic leverage with Canada.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Punchbowl News congressional reporter Mica Soellner discusses Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's path to being chair of the House DOGE subcommittee. It was a windy road for the Georgia Republican, who may be eyeing a Senate run. 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

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On this episode, Congressman Andrew Clyde (R-GA) addresses the pressing need for accountability in political rhetoric, highlighting the recent assassination attempts on President Trump's life and the inflammatory language used by top Democrats, including President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The Georgia Republican gave a speech on the floor of the United States House of Representatives on this issue, calling for responsibility and pledging to hold bad actors accountable. Nevertheless, Congressman Clyde advocates for equal protection of President Trump, proposing a shift in Secret Service priorities rather than increased funding to ensure his safety. Furthermore, the duo shifted conversation to focus on Georgia, where he discussed the impact of illegal immigration of his state, sharing specific cases of crimes committed by illegal immigrants. He critiques media bias in fact-checking and expresses his strong support of the SAVE Act, which failed by a vote of 202-220 just the other day. The SAVE Act prevents non-citizens from voting, applying an additional safeguard system to our elections. You can follow the great work of this House Appropriator on X: @Rep_Clyde. You can also keep up with Amanda Head on all social media channels by searching for her user name: @AmandaHead. This podcast is exclusively on X (formerly Twitter) as well, which you can follow: @FurthermorePod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At his Saturday rally in Atlanta, former President Donald Trump attacked Governor Brian Kemp and other Georgia Republicans wile claiming he won the 2020 presidential election. On today's episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Tia Mitchell, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy  look at Donald Trump's grievance-filled weekend rally in Atlanta.  Then, a discussion of Kamala Harris' top choices for a running mate as she prepares to announce her pick. While there was no infighting about Harris becoming the Democratic nominee for president, Different wings of the party are feuding about who her VP should be. Plus, state GOP leaders demand that former Republican Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan stop calling himself a Republican. And they say that he will be barred from running on any Georgia Republican ballot moving forward.  And Jimmy Carter, less than two months from a milestone 100th birthday says his real goal is getting to vote for Kamala Harris.     Links to today's topics: Trump attacks on Kemp revive internal GOP war Donald Trump's "stupid" swipes at Kemp at terrible time for state GOP A look at Harris VP options Georgia GOP wants to stop Duncan from ever running as a Republican Jimmy Carter says next goal is voting for Kamala Harris Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”         Credits  Executive Producer- Shane Backler  Producer- Natalie Mendenhall  Engineer- Shane Backler Editor- Matt Owen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler joins the podcast to discuss how the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump may change the tone and tenor of the presidential race. The Georgia Republican also discusses how the mood of the Republican National Convention may shift in the aftermath of the violent attack that left at least two people dead and Trump injured.      Then, the hosts discuss how Democrats are responding to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and how it changes the debate over whether President Joe Biden is a liability to the ticket who ought to allow Democrats to pick a potentially stronger candidate against Trump.      Plus, University of Georgia professor Charles Bullock discusses whether there is any solution to the dark and violent rhetoric that has become commonplace in politics today.       Links to topics  Georgians to play prominent role in GOP convention  Democrats considering next steps after Trump assassination attempt  Trump to announce running mate as convention kicks off        Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”         Credits   Executive Producer- Shane Backler   Producer- Natalie Mendenhall   Engineer- Shane Backler  Editor- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Georgia politicians and residents react to the apparent assassination attempt on Republican nominee for president Donald Trump; an update on the state's post office woes; Georgia Republican reactions to J.D. Vance securing the vice presidential nomination; and the judge in the Young Thug racketeering case has been recused. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tuesday, June 11th, 2024Today, that's a wrap on the Hunter Biden gun trial as the jury gets the case; the UN Security Council votes 14-0 on Biden's Israel-Gaza ceasefire; Israeli minister Benny Gantz resigns from the war cabinet in a blow to Netanyahu; Justice Alito is caught on tape discussing how the battle for America can't be compromised; a Georgia Republican convicted for January 6th walks out during a televised debate; a bill would rename a New York City subway stop after Stonewall; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.NetRoots is happening in Baltimore July 11th - the 13thGo to https://www.netrootsnation.org and use promo code NN24Partner for 10% off your ticket!Promo Code:Go to drinkAG1.com/dailybeans to try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3 AND K2 AND 5 FREE AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.Tickets and LIVE show dates https://allisongill.comSubscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com Justice Alito Caught on Tape Discussing How Battle for America ‘Can't Be Compromised' (Rolling Stone)Georgia Republican convicted in Jan. 6 riot walks out during televised congressional primary debate (AP News)Israeli minister Benny Gantz resigns from war cabinet in blow to Netanyahu (CNN)Bill would rename NYC subway stop after Stonewall, a landmark in LGBTQ+ rights movement (AP News) Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good Newshttps://www.netrootsnation.org  - Promo Code NN24Partner (Baltimore MD)Student Loan Forgiveness (StudentAid.gov)Indivisible Chicago AllianceIndivisible Illinoishttps://linktr.ee/morgan.emerson.fox Live Show Ticket Links:https://allisongill.com (for all tickets and show dates)Sunday, June 2nd – Chicago IL – Schubas TavernFriday June 14th – Philadelphia PA – City WinerySaturday June 15th – New York NY – City WinerySunday June 16th – Boston MA – City WineryMonday June 17th Boston, MA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-Bos2Wednesday July 10th – Portland OR – Polaris Hall(with Dana!)Thursday July 11th – Seattle WA – The Triple Door(with Dana!)Thursday July 25th Milwaukee, WI https://tinyurl.com/Beans-MKESunday July 28th Nashville, TN - with Phil Williams https://tinyurl.com/Beans-TennWednesday July 31st St. Louis, MO https://tinyurl.com/Beans-STLFriday August 16th Washington, DC - with Andy McCabe, Pete Strzok, Glenn Kirschner https://tinyurl.com/Beans-in-DCSaturday August 24 San Francisco, CA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-SF Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

On the day after a jury delivered 34 counts of felony crime against Donald Trump, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Greg Bluestein and Bill Nigut welcome the leaders of both the Georgia Republican and Democratic parties. Democrat Nikema Williams and Republican Josh McKoon offer their takes on how the Trump verdict is likely to play into the Georgia race between the former president and President Biden. Will it matter at all to voters? Will it be an important factor in a close contest between Trump and Biden?     Plus, the hosts answer questions from the listener mailbag, and give their picks for who's up and who's down this week.     Links to today's topics:  Trump conviction has uncertain impact on Georgia voters  How Georgia political leaders are reacting to Trump conviction  With Trump convicted in New York, what happens next?  Trump conviction in New York unlikely to have impact on Georgia bond     Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”      CREDITS   Executive Producer- Shane Backler  Producer- Natalie Mendenhall  Engineer- Matt McWiliams   Editor- Devan Kortan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martha Zoller is a top Georgia Republican strategist and insider, as well as a successful GA talk show host, who previously worked for both Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) and Sen. David Perdue (R-GA). Trump Georgia Trial Latest/Fani Willis

RFK Jr. has a brain worm that's causing cognitive issues. Kennedy confesses that he's in the race to hurt Biden. Reed Galen's RFK Jr. theory from the interview show. Kristi Noem and flooding the zone. Gaza isn't as big an issue with college students as we thought. BIden withholding arms to Israel if Netanyahu attacks Rafah. Judge Cannon delayed the Trump documents trial. The Trump witch hunt against Fani Willis continues. Georgia Republican confesses he was tricked into supporting Trump, will now vote for Biden. Mike Johnson doesn't have any evidence of migrants registering to vote. Great news from Wisconsin and Indiana. Safe home, Steve Albini. AI, art, and the new iPad commercial. With David Ferguson, music by Basically Nancy, Novelistme, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring one key issue currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, hosted by deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan. Last week, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene -- a Georgia Republican who has been criticized in the past for her dalliances with antisemitic tropes and influencers -- explained her vote against a bill defining antisemitism by saying that the bill rejects the “gospel” that “the Jews” handed Jesus over to his crucifiers. When the Georgia Republican stated these "facts," she echoed thousands of years of blood libel used to excuse the antisemitic massacre of Jews. In this week's What Matters Now, The Times of Israel's senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur explains some of the history behind this statement and how antisemitism differs from "regular" racism. We see how antisemitism plays out in the ongoing anti-Israel protests on North American university campuses and discuss how a majority of the over 2,000 arrested in recent weeks have not actually been college students. On Monday, we in Israel marked Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and for next week are looking ahead to Memorial Day and Independence Day. Rettig Gur looks at how these days affect Israelis -- and why they are observed day-after-day. So in a week in which US President Joe Biden denounces rising antisemitism, we ask Haviv Rettig Gur, what matters now? What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves.  IMAGE: A woman wears a hat that reads 'Curb Your Antisemitism' during a rally against campus antisemitism at George Washington University on May 2, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) quest to boot Mike Johnson from the speakership will continue today. Anna and Jake go over what the Georgia Republican wants and whether she'll get it. Plus: Things are looking dicey for the FAA reauthorization bill. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Georgia Republican Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan came out swinging in an op-ed in support of a decent man, Biden, as opposed to a criminal, Donald Trump. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/message

On the Friday April 5th edition of Georgia Today: The removal process begins for the vice chairman of the Georgia Republican Party after a judge found he violated state election law; and Federal prosecutors indict a state inmate accused of building and mailing bombs from inside prison. 

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Georgia Republican legislators are falling all over themselves racing to enact legislation that's likely illegal (but we won't call them "illegals") ... aiming to criminalize local law enforcement's handling of undocumented arrestees while providing no additional resources obviously needed. Also, the University of Georgia plans to spend $7.3 million for security upgrades that don't seem to address what happened to Laken Riley last week. A retired professor and outspoken Michigan voter has Donald Trump pegged - "he's pretty much an a**hole," she said - highlighting his NATO-destroying rhetoric among other shortcomings. Her "person on the street" account and Michigan's "uncommitted" Democratic primary voters get a lot of headlines, but some perspective is called for, so I compare Obama's 2012 results here with President Biden's. Last week, of all sources, The Daily Show and host Desi Lydic called into question this false notion that Nikki Haley is a "moderate." Good. Terrance Bradley's tap-dance around his text messaging Mike Roman's attorney prior to testifying came into focus Tuesday. Also, how did Ashleigh Merchant forget to bring said text messages in to produce as evidence?

The Georgia House overwhelmingly passed Governor Brian Kemp's proposed $37.5 billion budget. Plus, Georgia Republican senators moved through a bill to prohibit using QR codes to tabulate election ballots. Also, criminal justice advocates say a bill headed to Kemp's desk is a step back from years of reform. And Georgia lawmakers passed a bill backed by Kemp that would make it harder to organize labor unions across the state. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Despite the state of Georgia being unnecessarily deadly for anyone in jails or prisons, Georgia Republican legislators still felt the need to make it harder for the poor and working class to bail themselves out of jail for a larger number of alleged crimes - some of them misdemeanors. Senate bill 63 (SB63) awaits Governor Brian Kemp's signature, but not before advocates for the poor bemoan the thoughtlessness and senselessness of the legislation. Such a law - I believe - will have the unintended consequence of having cops have to decide the necessity of taking people in with jails & prisons already crowded throughout the state. The thing is, this new bill is a callous, cruel attack on not just the poor, but a suppression of free speech, as it targets protests and bail funds and non-profits (even churches) who raise funds to bail out more than three individuals in a year. Fani Willis has had a bad string of weeks, so it's hard not to notice when a bipartisan batch of ethics experts filed a "friend of the court" brief Monday opining that nothing she (nor Nathan Wade, for that matter) has done warrants her being disqualified or acting improperly. Much of what they wrote in the brief you've heard from Willis' defenders (and me, though I still believe her actions were foolish) but it still had to feel good for the embattled Fulton County prosecutor after a barrage of bad press. Back to legislative antics under the gold dome, Georgia Republicans can't help but to pander to gun fetishists with a sales tax holiday for gun & ammo purchases a week in October under the guise of being "pro-hunting." The problem is the tax holiday isn't limited to just hunting rifles & shotguns; because of course. Senator Jason Esteves was among those on the left who point that out. Hear his impassioned floor speech. Lastly, forgive me; I had to savor yesterday's ridiculousness in the House as Marjorie Taylor Greene struggled with second grade math and got roasted by Rep. Jamie Raskin (againnnn) and Rep. Jared Moskowitz (againnnn). First, she and her MAGA crew failed to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas, then they couldn't pass the Israel funding measure they once before said had to be tied to Ukraine and border funding - which they won't even put up for a vote.

Rep. Buddy Carter, a Georgia Republican, is set to play a key role in climate and energy policy as the new chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials subcommittee and the new vice chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus. POLITICO's Josh Siegel chats with Carter about his top priorities for the panel, why Republicans should compromise with Democrats on permitting reform, and what conservatives hope to gain by having a seat at the climate table.   For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro:  https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy   Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.  Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO.  Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

* Democrat Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes Says Voter Registration Glitch is Switching Republican Registrations to Independent in Closed Primary Election. * US Supreme Court on 5-4 vote allows federal agents to cut razor wire Texas installed on the southern border - The Border Crisis is intentional. The SCOTUS is greenlighting an illegal alien invasion - AmericanLiberty.news * The US Supreme Court on Monday sided with the Biden Regime and allowed Border Patrol agents to remove razor wire installed on the Texas-Mexico border. * Michael Peroutka for AG in the Next Trump Administration! * Democrats' Jan. 6 committee accused of deleting over 100 files before GOP took control of House!. Rep. Barry Loudermilk, the Georgia Republican leading the House Administration Committee's oversight investigation, said his computer forensic investigators discovered 117 files deleted by the Jan. 6 committee. He is demanding former leaders of the Jan. 6 committee hand over passwords to the encrypted files. * As Jan. 6 pipe bomb probe breaks wide open, Blaze News investigative reporter Steve Baker, others ask what government has to hide! * What does Biden have on Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett? Joseph Farah pummels those who refuse to control the border - WND.com * Professor and Election Expert J. Halderman Hacks into Dominion Voting Machine in Court on Friday in Georgia in front of Judge Totenberg USING ONLY A PEN TO CHANGE VOTE TOTALS! * Fulton County DA Fani Willis in Deep Trouble – Hearing as Early as February for Hiring her Lover to Prosecute Trump - Fani Willis “financially benefited” from a romantic relationship with Nathan Wade, a top prosecutor she hired to go after President Trump.  

  An open records request has revealed the "extensive audit" of election machines Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger told America had been performed NEVER HAPPENED. Why would the Georgia Republican make false statements about election safety and security, just two weeks after the 2020 election? YOU connect the dots! PLUS why Harvard is just a microcosm of America's much bigger ailment: Apathy. Podcast Production: Bob Slone Audio Productions 

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro The United States has freed a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in exchange for the release of 10 Americans imprisoned in the South American country and the extradition of a fugitive defense contractor. The United Nations Security Council has failed for a third time to pass a Gaza ceasefire resolution, even as the death toll reaches the grim milestone of 20,000. U.S. officials state that they want any resolution to include wording that condemns Hamas and affirms Israel's right to defend itself. Negotiations over a resolution continue, while in Washington, lawmakers and the White House are engaged in their own negotiations over an aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. In a year-end news conference Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he's confident his country will get the proposed package of aid currently stalled in Washington. The Pentagon says money for Ukraine will run out at the end of the year. The Justice Department today announced that it's suing a Houston-based land developer for allegedly targeting Hispanic home buyers with false statements, misleading advertising and predatory lending. Challengers are telling a federal judge that Georgia Republican state lawmakers' new voting districts don't cure illegal vote dilution and should be rejected. Workers at fast-food locations across the Bay Area went on strike to demand their companies address dangerous conditions onsite, including broken building services and a string of violent robberies. Lawmakers, homeless advocates, and other community members came together to commemorate the homeless individuals who died in the city of San Jose this year. The post The United States has freed a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in exchange for the release of imprisoned 10 Americans – December 20, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The United States has freed a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in exchange for the release of 10 Americans imprisoned in the South American country and the extradition of a fugitive defense contractor. The United Nations Security Council has failed for a third time to pass a Gaza ceasefire resolution, even as the death toll reaches the grim milestone of 20,000. U.S. officials state that they want any resolution to include wording that condemns Hamas and affirms Israel's right to defend itself. Negotiations over a resolution continue, while in Washington, lawmakers and the White House are engaged in their own negotiations over an aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. In a year-end news conference Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he's confident his country will get the proposed package of aid currently stalled in Washington. The Pentagon says money for Ukraine will run out at the end of the year. The Justice Department today announced that it's suing a Houston-based land developer for allegedly targeting Hispanic home buyers with false statements, misleading advertising and predatory lending. Challengers are telling a federal judge that Georgia Republican state lawmakers' new voting districts don't cure illegal vote dilution and should be rejected. Workers at fast-food locations across the Bay Area went on strike to demand their companies address dangerous conditions onsite, including broken building services and a string of violent robberies. Lawmakers, homeless advocates, and other community members came together to commemorate the homeless individuals who died in the city of San Jose this year. The post The United States has freed a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in exchange for the release of imprisoned 10 Americans – December 20, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

Republicans are moving at a rapid pace to finalize new legislative districts. Democrats say GOP lawmakers are using “smoke and mirrors” to create a false impression they are complying with a federal judge's order.   Meanwhile, we're waiting to see how Republicans have drawn a congressional map to meet the judge's order to create one additional majority-minority U.S. House district.   Then, Govs. Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis clashed on Fox News in Alpharetta last night in a most unusual debate.   Plus, an update from Washington D.C. as Marjorie Taylor Greene returns to her outsider tactics. And embattled Rep. George Santos is expelled from Congress minutes after the show goes off-air.    And, we answer your questions from our listener mailbag, which you can call anytime with your question. The number for the 24-hour Politically Georgia podcast hotline is (404)526-AJCP . The team also shares our picks for ‘who's up and who's down' this week.   Links to today's topics:   Capitol Recap: Georgia redistricting may not give Dems the gains some expected   DeSantis and Newsom clash in messy ‘red vs. blue' Georgia debate   Marjorie Taylor Greene returns to outsider roots   House expels New York Rep. George Santos. It's just the sixth expulsion in the chamber's history     Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC.    Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. Unraveling the American gun culture feels nearly impossible. Violence vs Democracy. Hannity says he's safe from shooters because mixed martial arts. Georgia Republican calls for arming teachers. Mike Johnson is the new Speaker of the House. Johnson's monstrous record on LGBTQ, abortion, democracy, and more. What this will mean for 2024. Third quarter GDP was stupendous. Judge Engoron spanks Trump again. Trump threatened political retribution again. With Jody Hamilton, music by Matt Jaffe, Seth Adam, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Political Breakfast, as the U.S. House of Representatives strives to elect a new speaker, Georgia Congressman Austin Scott, volunteers to pit himself against Representative Jim Jordan for the job.Strategists Brian Robinson and Tharon Johnson break down what the wrangling could mean for state Republican leaders.Plus, their reaction to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens' stance in favor of building a public safety training center.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The House has adjourned without electing a new Speaker because while Majority Leader Steve Scalise won the GOP nomination for the job, he doesn't have enough votes to win the gavel outright. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, the AJC's Patricia Murphy, Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell report on the continuing split among Georgia Republican members over whether to vote for Scalise, Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan or a dark horse candidate. In the meantime, the House can conduct virtually no business.   Plus, hear about the slippery slope that elected officials face if they show anything less than unequivocal support for Israel's war against Hamas. Calls for peace in the region are being booed, and politicians are finding they have to be careful in how they express concern for the safety of Palestinian civilians in Gaza.   Finally, how film and TV industry executives are pushing back against state lawmakers who believe it's time to reduce the lucrative tax credits the state offers production companies.   Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on Friday's episode.     Links to today's topics: Georgia GOP House members on Speaker election Georgia leaders react to Hamas attacks Film and TV executives defend Georgia tax credits       Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is facing questions from some key Democrats about how the city will count signatures collected by those supporting a referendum on the city's planned police training center. In this episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia, Patricia Murphy, Tia Mitchell, Greg Bluestein, and Bill Nigut ask whether Dickens is losing support from allies in his commitment to building the facility. Also, some Georgia Republican members of Congress say they're fine with a government shutdown if they don't get what they want included in the budget bill. Plus, a conservative organization begins running ads in Georgia to pressure GOP congress members to vote for continued aid to Ukraine – and Patricia Murphy talks to voters who say that despite their issues with President Biden, they'll vote for him because they don't want four more years of Donald Trump. Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.         Links to today's topics:   Atlanta's training center referendum becomes new political battleground Georgia Republicans in Congress divided on consequences, benefits of federal shutdown Tension over Ukrainian aid divides Georgia Republicans as fiscal deadline nears The Jolt: Georgia lawmakers get mixed marks on Ukraine by GOP group OPINION: Biden's 2020 voters still ridin' with Biden in Georgia      Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.     Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[Explicit Content] Trump is pissed off at Fox and Friends for using a hilariously ugly photo of him. There probably won't be an Election 2020 press conference on Monday. Trump supporters doxed the Georgia grand jurors. Texas woman arrested for threatening Judge Chutkan. Georgia Republican wants to impeach Fani Willis. Rudy is desperate for financial help. Michael Caputo spent $300K on his Trump-Russia defense. Good polling news. Red Hats hate lockdowns but not Trump lockdowns. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by C.C. Grace, Razorhouse, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Dixie Dems episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, you'll hear Georgia Republican wacko Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene laud President Biden for all of the great work he's done since his election. Yes, that's true. In fact, so true that the Biden campaign has turned those comments by Greene into a killer TV ad.Also on this episode, you'll hear a Republican Congressman inside a couple's bedroom while they are preparing to have sex telling them they're not allowed to use contraception. Yep, that's right. It's an ad Democrats are running in Ohio, and while funny, it's a warning of how the GOP is trying to interfere with our personal lives on many fronts.All of that, plus discussions about the No Label party and efforts by some moderates to establish a bipartisan ticket to challenge Biden and the eventual Republican nominee, as well as key political issues percolating in southern states and nationwide.Remember, the Dixie Dems is the monthly podcast from Lean to the Left, which takes an irreverent look at politics in our region and nationwide. Joining me on the episode, as always, are Arthur Hill, from North Carolina, and Robert Thompson, from Georgia.Arthur is first vice chair of the Brunswick County, North Carolina, Democratic party. Robert Thompson is based in Atlanta and founded Peach News Now and its opinion podcast, Got Damn Liberals.Me, I'm based in South Carolina, the state where two Republican candidates are taking on Donald Trump in the Republican presidential sweepstakes. They, of course, are former SC governor Nikki Haley, former UN ambassador for Trump, and Sen. Tim Scott, the only African American GOP US Senator.On July 1, Trump took over Main Street of the tiny town of Pickens located in the hills of our state, where he drew a big crowd of supporters…some estimates as high as 50k, although that was in dispute by some attendees. However, it was hot and thousands stood for hours to hear this man. Some even got sick from the heat. Incredible.At any rate, it was on the home-state turf of Haley and Scott, two long-shot candidates who are trying to wrest the GOP nomination from him.“2024 is our final battle,” declared Trump. “Under our leadership, the forgotten men and women will be forgotten no longer.” Same old message, reprised from his previous campaigns. Same old song. And the people lap it up.In North Carolina, Arthur Hill discusses a groundbreaking decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on gerrymandering, which he said Democrats were applauding as crucial to fair elections, both in the Tar Heel State and nationwide.In Georgia, Thompson discusses upcoming potential indictment of Donald Trump in the case involving the former president's ill-fated effort to convince state officials to simply "find" him the 11,000 votes he would have needed to carry the state in the 2020 election. There is much, much more in this episode as the Dixie Dems cut through typical and ongoing GOP BS.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

Friday, July 21st, 2023    Today, in the Hot Notes: weird courtroom drama between Judge Trevor McFadden, special counsel prosecutor John Windom and Trump mob consigliere Stanley Woodward; Marjorie Taylor Greene showed pornographic images of Hunter Biden during a committee hearing; a correction on mainstream reporting of the statutes in the Trump target letter; the ex head of the Georgia Republican party writes a letter to the DA Fani Willis asking not to be indicted; a Michigan Shelby township clerk has been stripped of election duties following his indictment for forgery in the fraudulent elector scheme; the Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced a SCOTUS ethics bill; plus AG and Dana deliver your Good News.Want some sweet Daily Beans Merchhttps://shop.dailybeanspod.com/Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social Media:Dr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/allisongillhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedy/https://www.facebook.com/dgcomedy/Dana's Rochester Show July 28https://danagoldberg.com/appearancesGoogle Doc of current legislation threatening trans people and their families:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fTxHLjBa86GA7WCT-V6AbEMGRFPMJndnaVGoZZX4PMw/edit?usp=sharingHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/Ohio Special Election Information:https://www.ohiosos.gov/globalassets/elections/2023/spec/issuereport.pdfListener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3UKzKt0

Putin and his forces are on defense as the Kremlin vows to exterminate Ukraine. Plus, Republican Kari Lake is given at a speaking slot at the upcoming Georgia Republican convention, but won't accept that she lost the race for Arizona governor. Also, China's brutal campaign against its own people is now at a boiling point as Chinese officials take on mosques around the country.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Anchored by MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national trial lawyer and strategist, Michael Popok, the top-rated news analysis podcast Legal AF is back for another hard-hitting look at the most consequential developments at the intersection of law and politics. On this week's edition, the anchors discuss: (1) Jack Smith's team investigating: (a) whether Trump tampered with video surveillance recordings and evidence at Mar a Lago, with the prosecutor's obtaining testimony from his long time heads of security and chief operating officer, and (b) the financial relationship between Trump, the Saudi government and LIV Golf; (2) the E Jean Carroll case against Trump goings to a jury early next week, as the Judge corners Trump on whether he will testify at all at the trial;(3) Trump's latest gambit to transfer his 34 count criminal case prosecuted by the Manhattan DA from Judge Merchan in New York State court to a Manhattan federal judge instead, and (4) developments in the Fulton County (Atlanta) criminal investigation of Donald Trump, with the revelation that 8 of the “fake electors” many of whom are senior Georgia Republican party officials, are cooperating with DA Fani Willis, and so much more. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/LEGALAF and get on your way to being your best self. Manukora: Head to https://manukora.com/legalaf or use code LEGALAF to automatically get a free pack of honey sticks with your order — a $15 value! FUM: Head to https://TryFum.com and use code LEGALAF to save 10% off when you get the journey pack today! HIGHLAND TITLES: Use the discount code LEGALAF to get 20% off at https://HighlandTitles.com SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 The Weekend Show: https://pod.link/1612691018 The Tony Michaels Podcast: https://pod.link/1561049560 American Psyop: https://pod.link/1652143101 Burn the Boats: https://pod.link/1485464343 Majority 54: https://pod.link/1309354521 Political Beatdown: https://pod.link/1669634407 Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://pod.link/1676844320 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Barry Loudermilk joins us to discuss his battle against the Marxist Dems' J6 Committee, their attacks on him and the likelihood there could be as many as 1,200 more Americans arrested in the DOJ's reign of terror. The J6 Committee and the DOJ didn't hesitate to attack Congressman Loudermilk.  He was questioned by the Marxist Dems about what they termed a reconnaissance tour on Jan. 5th of 2021.  The Georgia Republican was hosting a tour of friends and others and none of them he says were present on Jan. 6th.  Congressman Benny Thompson said Loudermilk was never formally accused and Loudermilk refused to respond to their questions.  And in a twist of fate, all of the records of the Jan. 6th Committee are now under the control of House Republicans and Loudermilk is the head of the Administration Committee's Oversight Investigation of J6.  Loudermilk is also in control of 44K hours of video from that day.  And he says everything including the records Dems tried to keep secret will be available to the public.  When not fighting Marxists Dems in D.C.. he's standing up for constituents in Georgia.  He recently joined the owners of the World's largest gun store in Smyrna, Georgia when 16 ATF agents from all over the country showed up to intimidate the owners. Loudermilk says we must make government accountable to our citizens.  GUEST:  REP. BARRY LOUDERMILK, GEORGIASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3.9.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Americans Divided on Wokeness, GOP Blames DEI For Train Derailment, MI Rep Calls Out white supremacy A new USA Today poll shows Americans are divided on how they feel about the word "woke." We will speak with the Senior Vice President of IPSOS, who conducted the poll, about what they discovered and what this means for American marketing. A Georgia Republican calls for Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to resign for being too focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will show you what he said and how he blames too much DEI for the toxic train derailment in Ohio. A Wednesday House committee meeting went sideways when Democratic Missouri Representative Cori Bush called a witness racist. We will show you the video of Lauren Boebart's meltdown about calling out white supremacy. A PBS documentary called "The Big Payback" opens up the discussion about reparations for Black Americans through student-led debates hosted at HBCUs. We will speak with the documentary's co-directors, Erika Alexander and Whitney Dow, about how they are expanding the conversation. 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.

This week's Georgia Senate runoff gives Democrats a 51-49 majority in the upper chamber. Raphael Warnock raised a staggering $175 million this cycle to take on former football star Herschel Walker, all of which translated into a relatively slim 3 percentage point victory on election day. Georgia Republican political operative Brian Robinson and Intercept contributor George Chidi join Ryan Grim to discuss the election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has legal, practical and political considerations to consider as she investigates former President Donald Trump and his allies for alleged meddling with the 2020 election. To explore the latter consideration, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Breakdown podcast turned to Greg Bluestein, the newspaper's politics reporter who broke many of the stories that have become central parts of the special purpose grand jury investigation. In a far-reaching interview, Bluestein weighs in on the probe in light of Trump's recent announcement to run again for president, the possible impact of the investigation on the Georgia Republican party and the potential fate of the 16 Republicans who cast fake Electoral College votes for Trump when the official slate of 16 Democrats voted for President Joe Biden. Episode 20 - 'It's All Politics' - of Breakdown's ninth season - 'The Trump Grand Jury - also provides updates on attempts by former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to avoid testifying before the special grand jury. You can download the Breakdown podcast from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcasting platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Palast continues to set the alarm on the attempt at voter suppression in Georgia. He provides this timely report. Greg Palast points out all the trickery that the Georgia Republican party created to suppress the vote in novel fashions. He pointed out special rules for drop boxes in limited areas that disproportionately affect people of color. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/support

Princeton political history Professor and CNN Commentator Julian Zelizer returns to the Dworkin Report to discuss his book, Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich, the Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party. Professor Zelizer tells us how Newt Gingrich's rise to power in the Republican party was the turning point that led to the birth of the Tea Party movement, the catastrophic Presidency of Donald Trump, and the modern toxic GOP. Zelizer gave us a breakdown of how it all ended for Newt Gingrich and what it can teach us about modern Republicans as we head into the 2022 midterms. “If you go back to the eighties, the Reagan years, and you look at Gingrich and what he was doing on Capitol Hill, you see this new style of partisanship, from vicious takedowns of opponents to the use of any kind of toxic language that one wants to the constant prioritization of partisanship over governing,” says the Princeton professor. “This is now deeply embedded in the DNA of the GOP. And you need to understand that to make sense of why [Trump's] support among Republicans remains pretty strong.” We also discuss Newt's “Contract with America,” which never materialized into actually passed laws but helped Republicans in the 1994 elections. “It was a gimmick. A series of promises that focused on an eclectic mix of anti-politics, conservative law and order, and fiscal conservative promises,” says Zelizer. “And then it became a problem because after Republicans do take over, they're unable to pass almost any of it. So it becomes just a reminder of what they didn't do.” Recently, Gingrich helped GOP House minority leader Kevin McCarthy construct a similar plan that CNN called “going small.” This interview explores how Newt Gingrich's GOP, over the course of a decade, rid the party of the inconvenient ideas that governance matters and that politicians have a responsibility to make sure our institutions work. Through political theater and criminalizing Democrats, Gingrich showed modern Republicans how to weaponize governance and partisan attacks. In many ways, it was the Georgia Republican's hypocritical actions that laid the pathway for Donald Trump to take over the Republican party today. Julian E. Zelizer is a Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University. Zelizer, a CNN Political Analyst and NPR contributor, is the author and editor of 24 books on U.S. political history. You can follow him on Twitter @JulianZelizer. This post uses affiliate links.

On today's episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, we sit down with Glenn Kirschner, a 30 year federal prosecutor, homicide prosecutor, Army JAG & host of Justice Matters! Our conversation with Kirschner is a deep dive into the January 6 Committee hearings set to begin this week. During the interview, we get Glenn's thoughts on what we should expect and what we need out of the J6 hearings. The remainder of the episode, we break down the latest news of the week to keep you up to date! We expose a political action group supporting Georgia Republican candidate Herschel Walker who bragged about practically bribing Georgians to vote for Walker by handing out free gas vouchers, a CBS poll that shows 44 percent of republicans believing we should ACCEPT mass shootings, the radical right group Turning Point USA wielding their main attraction Kyle Rittenhouse as a perfect future suitor for a female companion, and much more. If you enjoyed today's episode, please be sure to rate, review & subscribe. As a reminder, NEW episodes of The MeidasTouch Podcast release every Monday & Thursday evening! DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS: Thuma: https://thuma.co/touch AG1 by AthleticGreens: https://athleticgreens.com/meidas Upstart: https://upstart.com/meidas Better Help Online Therapy: https://betterhelp.com/meidas Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 The Weekend Show: https://pod.link/1612691018 The Tony Michaels Podcast: https://pod.link/1561049560 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the Media Buzz Meter first aired on May 24th, 2022 .... Howie Kurtz on President Biden saying the United States will defend Taiwan if China attacks, Georgia Republican party being forced to spend against fellow GOP candidates and a top level Russian diplomat resigning over Ukraine invasion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Kate McGee and Jolie McCullough for The Texas Tribune: “Confronted with mass shootings, Texas Republicans have repeatedly loosened gun laws” Bruce Leshan for WUSA9: “Other countries have been hit by school shootings – and done something”  Carl Hulse for The New York Times: “How Congress Passed an Assault Weapons Ban in 1994”  Rebecca Kern for Politico: “Tech companies removed the Buffalo shooting manifesto. A Texas law could make that illegal”   Emily Woodbury for St. Louis Public Radio: “Sheena Chestnut Greitens analyzes China's tightrope walk amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine” Lara Seligman for Politico: “‘Deadly serious': U.S. quietly urging Taiwan to follow Ukraine playbook for countering China”  Here are this week's chatters: David: The Congressional Naming Commission planning to rename forts originally named for Confederate leaders Emily: The women in her New York Times piece “America Almost Took a Different Path Toward Abortion Rights”  John: Trump's losses in the Georgia Republican primary and Jason Willick's Washington Post piece, “Why Trump's 2024 chances are even worse than Georgia suggests”   Listener chatter from Rebecca Vernon: Marisa lati for The Washington Post: “In a massive Chinese sinkhole, scientists find a secret forest” For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment John, Emily and David talk to Jody Rosen about bicycles and his new book, Two Wheels Good: The History & Mystery of the Bicycle. Tweet us your questions and chatters @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Research and show notes by Bridgette Dunlap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Kate McGee and Jolie McCullough for The Texas Tribune: “Confronted with mass shootings, Texas Republicans have repeatedly loosened gun laws” Bruce Leshan for WUSA9: “Other countries have been hit by school shootings – and done something”  Carl Hulse for The New York Times: “How Congress Passed an Assault Weapons Ban in 1994”  Rebecca Kern for Politico: “Tech companies removed the Buffalo shooting manifesto. A Texas law could make that illegal”   Emily Woodbury for St. Louis Public Radio: “Sheena Chestnut Greitens analyzes China's tightrope walk amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine” Lara Seligman for Politico: “‘Deadly serious': U.S. quietly urging Taiwan to follow Ukraine playbook for countering China”  Here are this week's chatters: David: The Congressional Naming Commission planning to rename forts originally named for Confederate leaders Emily: The women in her New York Times piece “America Almost Took a Different Path Toward Abortion Rights”  John: Trump's losses in the Georgia Republican primary and Jason Willick's Washington Post piece, “Why Trump's 2024 chances are even worse than Georgia suggests”   Listener chatter from Rebecca Vernon: Marisa lati for The Washington Post: “In a massive Chinese sinkhole, scientists find a secret forest” For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment John, Emily and David talk to Jody Rosen about bicycles and his new book, Two Wheels Good: The History & Mystery of the Bicycle. Tweet us your questions and chatters @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Research and show notes by Bridgette Dunlap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Biden saying the United States will defend Taiwan if China attacks, Georgia Republican party being forced to spend against fellow GOP candidates and a top level Russian diplomat resigning over Ukraine invasion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on the Last Word: January 6th defendant Dustin Thompson argues that Donald Trump used the mob to “do his dirty work.” Also, a Georgia Republican leads the effort to kill a bill honoring a pioneering Black judge. Plus, the U.S. is set to send Ukraine an additional $800 million in military aid. Neal Katyal, Claire McCaskill, David Plouffe, Rep. Colin Allred, Tressie McMillan Cottom, and Ali Arouzi join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast. Donors now get access to a new BONUS episode. Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Please join our Discord server! — Hemant will be giving a talk in Orlando on Sunday, April 24. Details here! — Kandiss Taylor, a wannabe governor of Georgia, has no respect for church/state separation. (3:19) — An Arkansas official brazenly bragged about pushing Christianity at government meetings. (14:30) — A "quieter approach" to atheism isn't necessarily a bad thing. (24:10) — A Tennessee senator used Hitler as an example of someone overcoming homelessness. (38:40) — A Tennessee cop baptized a woman against her will. A judge says the lawsuit can continue. (44:19) (UPDATE: The woman in question was found dead Wednesday night. The cause of death is unknown. We did not know about that when we were discussing this story on Thursday.) — David Barton is spreading a new lie about churches and the Constitution. (53:41) — There's a new member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus and it's a non-story. (1:00:17)