Podcasts about Gerrymandering

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the looming healthcare insurance cost price hikes and what approaches both parties are putting forward in Congress, GOP led Indiana Senate rejects Trump's push for off year redistricting, U.S. captures Venezuelan oil tanker, Jasmine Crockett is now running for Senator in Texas, a grand jury for the second time rejects indicting Letitia James on mortgage fraud, Trump administration wants social media history from foreign visitors, the brutal battle over fonts has begun, and much more!Big TopicHealthcare subsidies nightmare looms, GOP has no answersRepublicans pretend to not support Universal Healthcare on purpose (Video)News You NeedGOP-led Indiana Senate rejects redistricting legislationU.S. captures Venezuelan oil tankerJasmine Crockett is running for SenateGrand Jury rejects second chance at indicting Tish JamesFast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsTrump admin considering requirement for foreign visitors to disclose social media historyWhat's Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?The war on serif has come to a close

EPISODE 292 MAYHEM IN MICHIGAN . Summary In this episode of the G Podcast, the hosts discuss a variety of topics ranging from community events and cultural engagement to urban development and housing issues. They delve into the impact of retail changes in Atlantic Station (Atlanta), political strategies for upcoming elections (Jasmine Crockett), and the latest celebrity news and scandals. . #podcast #culture #community #politics #entertainment #housing #AtlanticStation #JasmineCrockett  #celebritynews #SherroneMoore #MichiganWolverines #SINNERSMOVIE . Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:53 Cultural Significance and Historical Context 05:38 Community Development and Urban Change 08:25 Challenges Facing Atlantic Station (Atlanta) 11:05 Retail Dynamics and Local Economy 12:42 Political Commentary and Future Predictions 19:30 Gerrymandering and Political Strategy 20:56 Voter Suppression and Its Consequences 22:59 Political Candidates and Electability – Jasmine Crockett 23:28 Scandals in Sports: The Case of Sharon Moore 30:21 Media Dynamics and Celebrity Culture 32:31 Cultural Impact of Hip Hop and AI 34:11 Environmental Concerns with Data Centers 36:02 Film Representation and Awards Controversies (SINNERS)

On this miscellany episode I cover:-- How the NYC mayoral race helps us think through our voting philosophy-- What gerrymandering is, why it's a danger to our democracy, and which party does it the most-- Don't assume that those who believe different than you do so because of a spiritual problem. -- Stop worrying about people being offended.-- 2 pet peeves - using foreign words and performative prayerWeb: ThinkingtoBelieve.comEmail: ThinkingToBelieve@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/thinkingtobelieveTwitter & Gettr: @thinking2believTruth: @ThinkingToBelieveParler: @thinkingtobelieve

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi award winning radio host Dan Mandis fills in for the guys this week and we begin with the Indiana Senate Thursday voting down a plan to redraw the state's congressional districts to produce two more GOP-friendly seats, rejecting President Trump's months-long campaign to pressure the Republican supermajority in the deep-red state to bend to his will. Also a big battle yesterday at the White House over the economy, Kilmar Abrego Garcia released after judge rules Trump admin lacked valid removal order and Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro warned that his country must "stand like warriors … ready to smash the teeth of the North American empire" Wednesday, a moment that coincided with the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast. 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

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What if respect isn't something we owe to power, but something power owes to us? We start with a listener's challenge - “say one nice thing about Trump” - and follow the thread through the messy intersection of office, behavior, and accountability. Titles don't launder harm, and a single human moment can't offset a pattern of contempt. From there, we look at how policy choices reveal priorities: a proposed five‑year social media review for visa waiver travelers as North America prepares for the World Cup and the Olympics. The contradiction is stark - inviting the world to celebrate while signaling suspicion at the border - and it raises real questions about free expression, privacy, and soft power.We also zoom in on shifting political ground at home, from Miami's new Democratic mayor to a heavyweight Texas primary shaped by gerrymandering and court decisions. Then we widen back to Central America, where Honduras faces a pivotal choice between corruption and hardline order. We talk candidly about security, due process, and the risks of letting fear do the policymaking. Power without guardrails breeds hypocrisy; pardoning a convicted trafficker while pushing extrajudicial force is the definition of mixed signals.Underneath these stories runs a deeper current: empathy fatigue. A San Diego freeway closure for a suicidal man triggered more outrage over delays than concern for a life in crisis. We connect that brittleness to our unprocessed pandemic grief and the way social media rewards performative cruelty as often as it amplifies care. And because joy is part of the antidote, we end with a Hallmark curveball - yes, a firefighter, two cats, and a soft landing. Comfort isn't an escape from seriousness; it's fuel for showing up with more humanity the next day.If this resonates, share it with a friend, hit follow, and leave us a review with one takeaway you're still thinking about. Your notes shape what we explore next.Thank you for stopping by. Please visit our website: All About The Joy and add, like and share. You can also support us by shopping at our STORE - We'd appreciate that greatly. Also, if you want to find us anywhere on social media, please check out the link in bio page. Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481Editing by Team A-JHost, Carmen Lezeth DISCLAIMER: As always, please do your own research and understand that the opinions in this podcast and livestream are meant for entertainment purposes only. States and other areas may have different rules and regulations governing certain aspects discussed in this podcast. Nothing in our podcast or livestream is meant to be medical or legal advice. Please use common sense, and when in doubt, ask a professional for advice, assistance, help and guidance.

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When President Trump took office in January, Congress seemed poised to play a supporting role in the story of Trump's second term. Republicans largely fell in line to support President Trump's cabinet nominees and much of his broader agenda; it's been reported that Trump himself has joked that he's both the President and Speaker of the House. Congressional Democrats, meanwhile, appeared helpless to mount a vigorous opposition to Trump's policies, or even to energize their own base. But this fall, those dynamics began to shift. Congressional Republicans have stood up to Trump on some key issues, including most notably the release of files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. And Congressional Democrats galvanized supporters around this fall's government shutdown fight over the future of ACA health insurance subsidies.On this episode, two experts on Congressional politics spoke with Dan Richards about the shifting role of Congress in U.S. politics, as President Trump enters his “lame duck” phase and America gears up for a midterm election in less than 12 months. They also discuss Congress's consistently low approval rating among Americans, and explore what (if anything) could be done to make Congress work better under the Trump administration and beyond. Guests on this episode: Eric Patashnik is a political scientist and director of the Watson School's Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy. Congresswoman Kathy Manning represented North Carolina's sixth district from 2020 to 2024 and is currently a senior fellow in international and public affairs at the Watson School.

Last week, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of allowing Texas to use its gerrymandered congressional map in the 2026 midterms, handing a redistricting win to Republicans. Mary and Andrew begin here, pointing to this decision as an example of the conservative majority's disregard for opinions made by lower courts. Then, they turn to a Virginia grand jury's refusal to re-indict Letitia James after a federal judge dismissed the initial criminal case against her — showing, in the hosts' estimation, how weak the reasoning must be for this indictment to be declined. This, before turning to the declarations filed by Kristi Noem, among others, in Judge Boasberg's contempt case, and highlighting Judge Beryl Howell's scathing decision barring immigration arrests without a warrant in DC. And before they wrap, Andrew and Mary give a quick nod to the Pentagon's IG report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal chat app.Further reading:HERE is Judge Beryl Howell's 88-page decision against DHS over warrantless immigration arrests.HERE is the Pentagon's IG report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the ‘Signal' chat app to communicate war plans. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Todd explains why Indiana has suddenly become the political epicenter of the country as the redistricting fight heats up at the Statehouse. He shares what really happened at Friday's Turning Point Action rally, including protests, hissing from the balcony, and yet another failed attempt to get answers from his own state senator, Rod Bray. Todd walks through why redistricting is a constitutional political process, how counting illegal aliens in the census dilutes Indiana's voice, and why Republicans must use every legal and ethical tool available to stop the radical left's agenda. He also reacts to Lara Logan's warning about Democrats using future elections to impeach Trump and makes a clear call for Hoosiers to organize, engage, and hold weak Republicans accountable.

Todd explains why Indiana has suddenly become the political epicenter of the country as the redistricting fight heats up at the Statehouse. He shares what really happened at Friday's Turning Point Action rally, including protests, hissing from the balcony, and yet another failed attempt to get answers from his own state senator, Rod Bray. Todd walks through why redistricting is a constitutional political process, how counting illegal aliens in the census dilutes Indiana's voice, and why Republicans must use every legal and ethical tool available to stop the radical left's agenda. He also reacts to Lara Logan's warning about Democrats using future elections to impeach Trump and makes a clear call for Hoosiers to organize, engage, and hold weak Republicans accountable.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Dec. 10, 2025After the SCOTUS Texas Congressional Gerrymandering Decision, Battles Continue in Missouri, Indiana and FloridaAfter the U.S. Supreme Court majority's tacit approval of Texas congressional gerrymandering, efforts are ramping up in Indiana and Florida. In Missouri, though, a federal judge has stopped GOP efforts to derail a citizen ballot initiative to overturn that state's Trump-requested gerrymandering.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - (Nov. 17) Congressional Gerrymandering Arms Race Updates:  Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, California and FloridaMissouri Independent - Federal judge rejects Missouri AG's push to block referendum on gerrymandered map NBC News - Group seeking to put Missouri's GOP-drawn congressional map before voters submits signaturesIndiana Capital Chronicle - Indiana House approves redistricting bill, sending issue to state Senate WLRN - Florida starts redistricting talks in a growing battle for House control in 2026 electionsFlorida Phoenix - DeSantis says Florida ‘will be forced' to redistrict because of pending U.S. Supreme Court decisionFlorida Phoenix - Florida Democratic House Leader calls plan to redraw congressional map ‘illegal'Groups Taking Action:People Not Politicians MO,   AllINforDemocracy, Equal GroundPlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Gerrymandering #Missouri #Florida #Indiana #FairMaps #TrumpGerrymandering  #2026Midterms

Indiana's redistricting battle is turning into a real time civics lesson. Todd recaps his speech at the Indiana Statehouse during a Turning Point USA event, the hostile protesters chanting from the balcony, and why his 16 year old son was worried about safety after recent attacks on conservatives. He breaks down what a constitutional republic actually is, why redrawing congressional maps is a political but constitutional process, and how the Left misuses words like “cheating” and “democracy” to shut down debate. Todd explains how population shifts, the census, and congressional seats really work, and why Republicans in Indiana should stop being afraid to use the legitimate power they've been given.

Indiana's redistricting battle is turning into a real time civics lesson. Todd recaps his speech at the Indiana Statehouse during a Turning Point USA event, the hostile protesters chanting from the balcony, and why his 16 year old son was worried about safety after recent attacks on conservatives. He breaks down what a constitutional republic actually is, why redrawing congressional maps is a political but constitutional process, and how the Left misuses words like “cheating” and “democracy” to shut down debate. Todd explains how population shifts, the census, and congressional seats really work, and why Republicans in Indiana should stop being afraid to use the legitimate power they've been given.

Hawk sits down with his bestie - trial attorney and olive oil entrepreneur Shaana for an unfiltered conversation about the Supreme Court's shadow docket abuse, particularly the Texas gerrymandering case that enables racial discrimination in voting. The discussion covers how SCOTUS is dismantling constitutional protections through emergency rulings without oral arguments or proper opinions, leaving lower court judges with no guidance.The conversation shifts to Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General, examining her qualified background as Florida AG from 2010-2018 alongside her failures to investigate Jeffrey Epstein during that period. Despite her credentials, Bondi's DOJ has faced multiple grand jury rejections and court losses, including failed prosecutions and the spectacular dismissal of cases against James Comey and Letitia James.Hawk and Shaana analyze Justice Kavanaugh's concerning concurrence that carved out Fourth Amendment exceptions for ICE stops based solely on race and ethnicity. They explore how the current Supreme Court lacks the intellectual rigor of predecessors like Scalia, with justices like Alito producing poorly reasoned opinions while Thomas and Alito cherry-pick historical context to justify predetermined outcomes.The discussion touches on Supreme Court ethics violations, including Clarence Thomas's unreported gifts and Samuel Alito's luxury vacations from donors with business before the court. They examine how there are no ethics codes governing Supreme Court justices while state court judges face stringent rules. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk- Support Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com- Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole- Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social- Connect on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Podcasts Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.com- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTBSimplecast: https://hawk-droppings.simplecast.com- Hawk Podcasts RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/pPVtxSNJ

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In this emergency episode, Leah, Melissa and Kate break down the Supreme Court's shadow docket order allowing Texas to use racist and Republican-skewed district maps in next year's midterms. Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2025! 3/6/26 – San Francisco3/7/26 – Los AngelesLearn more: http://crooked.com/eventsOrder your copy of Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad VibesFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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DeRush Hour Headlines including an in depth conversation with Tyler Schipper (Professor of Economics at St. Thomas University) on why Wall Street is doing so well while our overall economy struggles. Then, Joe Tamburino, owner of Tamburino Law Group stops by the studio to talk some local and national legal topics.

Todd breaks down the high-stakes redistricting battle in Indiana and why it could decide control of Congress for the rest of the Trump administration. He's joined by special guest Paul Lagemann, State Advocacy Manager for Heritage Action, to explain how mid-decade redistricting works, why Democrats are crying “unfair,” and what “honest” map-drawing really looks like. They dig into the history of gerrymandering, the impact of counting non-citizens in the census, and the pressure campaign on key Indiana senators ahead of Monday's vote. Todd also highlights how Hoosiers can engage their legislators without joining the left's screaming matches. Plus, hear from our partners in biblically aligned investing, natural wellness, and advanced wealth planning.  48 Financial – https://48financial.com/toddChristopher's Organic Botanicals – https://christophersorganicbotanicals.comFull Suite Wealth – https://fullsuitewealth.com

News coverage of extrajudicial killings of boaters by the United States, as well as continued lies about wars in Ukraine and Gaza are some topics for this month’s episode of “On the Media” with Jon Jeter. Plus headlines on massacres in Gaza and Sudan; Supreme Court allows racial gerrymandering in Texas; Rodney Taylor, an amputee from Liberia is abused in ICE detention; National Guard in DC, National Day to oppose war on Venezuela is Dec. 6.   The show is made possible only by our volunteer energy, our resolve to keep the people's voices on the air, and by support from our listeners. In this new era of fake corporate news, we have to be and support our own media! Please click here or click on the Support-Donate tab on this website to subscribe for as little as $3 a month. We are so grateful for this small but growing amount of monthly crowdsource funding on Patreon. PATREON NOW HAS A ONE-TIME, ANNUAL DONATION FUNCTION! You can also give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal. Thank you! “On the Ground: Voices of Resistance from the Nation's Capital” gives a voice to the voiceless 99 percent at the heart of American empire. The award-winning, weekly hour, produced and hosted by Esther Iverem, covers social justice activism about local, national and international issues, with a special emphasis on militarization and war, the police state, the corporate state, environmental justice and the left edge of culture and media. The show is heard on three dozen stations across the United States, on podcast, and is archived on the world wide web at https://onthegroundshow.org/  Please support us on Patreon or Paypal. Links for all ways to support are on our website or at Esther Iverem's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/esther_iverem

Todd breaks down the high-stakes redistricting battle in Indiana and why it could decide control of Congress for the rest of the Trump administration. He's joined by special guest Paul Lagemann, State Advocacy Manager for Heritage Action, to explain how mid-decade redistricting works, why Democrats are crying “unfair,” and what “honest” map-drawing really looks like. They dig into the history of gerrymandering, the impact of counting non-citizens in the census, and the pressure campaign on key Indiana senators ahead of Monday's vote. Todd also highlights how Hoosiers can engage their legislators without joining the left's screaming matches. Plus, hear from our partners in biblically aligned investing, natural wellness, and advanced wealth planning.  48 Financial – https://48financial.com/toddChristopher's Organic Botanicals – https://christophersorganicbotanicals.comFull Suite Wealth – https://fullsuitewealth.com

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Over four million dollars have been raised toward the Utah GOP’s effort to repeal Prop 4, Utah’s anti-gerrymandering law. What stands out -- all the money has come from a single source. Greg and Holly discuss.

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Indiana's back on the national radar as lawmakers reopen the congressional map and launch a fierce redistricting battle that could help decide who controls the House of Representatives. Todd explains why he supports revisiting Indiana's districts now, what's really driving the “cheating” and “election rigging” accusations, and how narrow the GOP margin in Congress actually is. He walks through claims that the new map violates the state constitution, hits the myths about gerrymandering and “proportional representation,” and connects it all to a broader fight against the weaponization of government, open borders, and counting illegal aliens in the census. Plus, why conservatives must use every legal political tool available if they want to stop the radical left's agenda.

Indiana's back on the national radar as lawmakers reopen the congressional map and launch a fierce redistricting battle that could help decide who controls the House of Representatives. Todd explains why he supports revisiting Indiana's districts now, what's really driving the “cheating” and “election rigging” accusations, and how narrow the GOP margin in Congress actually is. He walks through claims that the new map violates the state constitution, hits the myths about gerrymandering and “proportional representation,” and connects it all to a broader fight against the weaponization of government, open borders, and counting illegal aliens in the census. Plus, why conservatives must use every legal political tool available if they want to stop the radical left's agenda.

Redistricting isn't as complicated as the political class wants you to think. Today, Todd explains what's happening with Indiana's congressional maps, why Trump is urging Republican governors to secure new GOP-leaning districts, and how it all ties into control of the US House and the future of his agenda. Todd breaks down gerrymandering vs normal redistricting, the role of state legislatures, and why many “moderate” Democrats from red states still end up empowering radical leftist leadership in Washington. He also calls out Indiana Senate leader Rod Bray for dodging transparency on this fight and explains why constitutional conservatives must use every legal, moral, and ethical tool to defend liberty.

Redistricting isn't as complicated as the political class wants you to think. Today, Todd explains what's happening with Indiana's congressional maps, why Trump is urging Republican governors to secure new GOP-leaning districts, and how it all ties into control of the US House and the future of his agenda. Todd breaks down gerrymandering vs normal redistricting, the role of state legislatures, and why many “moderate” Democrats from red states still end up empowering radical leftist leadership in Washington. He also calls out Indiana Senate leader Rod Bray for dodging transparency on this fight and explains why constitutional conservatives must use every legal, moral, and ethical tool to defend liberty.

Amid an abundance of legal issues Mary and Andrew are keeping tabs on, this episode begins with the dismissal of the cases against both James Comey and Letitia James over the unlawful appointment of interim U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan. The co-hosts work through the judge's decision before reviewing some of the procedural missteps made by Halligan in the Comey case. Next comes the news that the Pentagon is investigating Senator Mark Kelly over a video he and other lawmakers made assuring military personnel they are not obligated to follow illegal orders. As Andrew notes, “Isn't that the law? And isn't that what a president and the head of the Department of Defense want?” And last up, Andrew and Mary touch on a double standard over redistricting efforts, as the Justice Department sues California under a pretense of racial gerrymandering, while notably refraining from leveling similar challenges to Texas' redistricting plans. Further reading/watching:Here is the Washington Post piece Mary and Andrew referred to: White House blew past legal concerns in deadly strikes on drug boats.WATCH: Here is the video from Sen. Kelly and others: We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community... Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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FBI Director Kash Patel is being called out for mis-using law enforcement. Patel assigned an FBI SWAT team to protect his girlfriend Alexis Wilkins after she faced online threats. The agents didn't live up to Patel's standards for private security. The agents went to the Georgia World Congress Center where Wilkins was speaking and when they found the venue secured and Wilkins in no danger, they left before the event ended. Patel reportedly tore into the team's commander. It wasn't the only time agents were assigned to watch over Wilkins. Should he have paid for her security himself or should taxpayers assume the cost?We will ask Pulitzer Prize winning author and investigative journalist David Cay Johnston for his thoughts. Does Trump really mean what he says? Linguists Michael Fragomeni and Peter Woods try to make sense of the current political situation.Jefferson Graham joins for Tech Tuesday.The Mark Thompson Show 11/25/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

Gerrymandering is back in the headlines — and this time, the political map wars in Texas and California are colliding with the courts, the Constitution, and the future of American democracy. Richard Epstein explains the history of gerrymandering, how modern technology turbocharges it, and why recent Supreme Court rulings have made the problem even harder to fix. From Texas judges tossing out new maps, to California's counter-move, to the racial redistricting battles now reaching the Supreme Court — this conversation dives into the legal chaos, the political incentives, and the structural weaknesses that keep the cycle going.

In states like Texas, California, Kansas and beyond, politicians are fighting to redraw congressional maps that could shape power in America for years to come. The question many are asking is whether 2025's redistricting efforts are about upholding democracy or diluting representation? USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey and USA TODAY Politics Reporter Kathryn Palmer join The Excerpt to hash out what the implications are for the 2026 midterm elections.UPDATE: Late Friday, Nov. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily revived Texas' contested congressional map while it considers the state's emergency appeal. Read more here.Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email at podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join host Radell Lewis on the Purple Political Breakdown, your nonpartisan political podcast delivering balanced analysis on the week's biggest stories. This episode covers breaking news from Washington to Silicon Valley. MAJOR TOPICS COVERED: Epstein Files Transparency Act - Congress passes landmark legislation forcing DOJ to release Jeffrey Epstein documents after Trump reversal. Analysis of redaction concerns, Mark Epstein claims, and potential Supreme Court implications involving Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and other prominent figures. Trump Administration & Department of Education - Linda McMahon's controversial plan to dismantle federal education programs, transferring Title One funding to Department of Labor. Project 2025 connections and impact on special education services explained. Texas Gerrymandering Blocked - Federal judge rules Texas congressional map violates racial gerrymandering laws. Trump-appointed Judge Jeffrey Brown's decision threatens Republican House majority ahead of 2026 midterm elections. Supreme Court battle preview. AI Taking Over Everything - Deep dive into artificial intelligence dangers: ChatGPT for teachers, deepfake fraud surging 3,000%, Chinese state-sponsored cyber attacks, and AI-generated country music hitting #1 on Billboard charts. Why AI regulation matters now. MLB Betting Scandal - Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase indicted for wire fraud conspiracy, rigging pitches in coordination with Dominican Republic bettors. Sports gambling corruption exposed. Abortion Debate Nuance - Pro-choice perspective challenging "fetus as parasite" rhetoric. Balanced discussion on reproductive rights, personhood, and finding common ground in polarized debate. 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Trump calls for six congressional Democrats to be executed for treason because the group—all military and intelligence vets—dared to post a video reminding troops that they shouldn't follow illegal orders. The dangerous outburst wraps up a bad week for the Commander in Chief: Republican defections forcing him to sign the Epstein files bill, incompetence by his own lackeys in the prosecution of James Comey, a big legal loss for Texas gerrymandering, and economic polling numbers going from bad to worse. Jon and Dan react to Trump and Republicans' freakout over the video and discuss the latest on the Epstein files, why we still need to worry about Trump's DOJ, why he'll never be a good economic messenger, and how the Republican redistricting effort backfired. Then, Tommy talks with Swing Left's Yasmin Radjy about a better way to contact, engage, and organize voters and volunteers.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

OA1209 - Are you done with legal doomerism? Us too. Take some time away from doomscrolling and join Matt and Jenessa for Rapid Response Friday as we consider four stories of legal corruption and authoritarianism failing in the face of honest federal judges, and a footnote about how one brave prison nurse exposed even more corruption in Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell's special treatment by the Trump administration. Complaint in United States v. State of New York, Northern Dist. of NY (7/9/25) New York's motion to dismiss in U.S. v. New York (8/4/25)  Judge Mae D'Agostino's order granting plaintiff's motion to dismiss in U.S. v. NY (11/17/25)  Indictment of James Comey, Eastern Dist. of VA (9/25/25) Judge William Fitzpatrick's order granting disclosure of grand jury materials in U.S. v. Comey (EDVA)(11/20/25) Judge Jeffrey Brown's order in LULAC v. Abbot, Western Dist. of TX (11/18/25) Decision on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's motion to dismiss in 9/11 litigation, Southern Dist. of NY (8/28/25) Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!

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

This week, Representative Ralph Norman joins the show to discuss South Carolina politics, election integrity, and national security

This week on Look Forward, the guys return to discuss the monumental Epstein vote in the House and Senate, the Trump administration's grand plan on Epstein isn't as locked in as some many thought it might be, Pam Bondi telegraphs what the administration is likely to do to slowdown the Epstein files from being released, Trump threatens Democrats with executions for daring to remind the military not to follow illegal orders, federal judges strike down Texas redistricting map, Coast Guard is cool with swastikas now?, Trump removed tariffs on beef, coffee, and fruits, White House is botching the show trial of James Comey, AI companies are going to want a bailout and they should not get one, another rightwing idiot pretends to be attacked for attention, and much more.Big TopicEpstein Vote heard ‘round the world (Link to the actual bill)House Votes 427-1Senate Votes Unanimous consentTrump signs bill into lawPam Bondi gets new information all of a suddenNews You NeedTrump says telling military to follow their oath is tantamount to seditionYou will be shocked to hear what happened nextFederal judge rejects Texas redistricting mapCoast Guard says swastika is no longer a hate symbolTARIFFS REMOVED!!!!!Fast Corruption and Faster Screw-UpsWhite House absolutely botches Comey case in massive embarrassmentWe are absolutely going to do this again, aren't we?What's Dumber, A Brick or A Republican?Weird that this keeps happening?

Steve Gruber talks with Hans A. Von Spakovsky, Manager of the Election Law Reform Initiative and Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, about the latest redistricting battles across the country. They dive deep into the recent federal court ruling blocking Texas from using its new congressional map in the 2026 midterms, what it means for voters, and the broader implications of gerrymandering and election law reform nationwide. Von Spakovsky explains how these legal decisions shape political power and why Americans need to stay informed about the maps that determine their representation.

Texas' new congressional map is back in the news after a three-judge federal panel blocked it from being used in the 2026 midterm elections. Gov. Greg Abbott has already appealed the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Eleanor Klibanoff, law and politics reporter for The Texas Tribune to break down the ruling, what it means for candidates now staring down the fast-approaching December 8th filing deadline and what comes next. Plus, amid the scramble, Austin Congressman Lloyd Doggett has signaled he might not retire after all.   Get up to speed on how we got here with City Cast Austin's previous coverage from Democrats' quorum break this summer, the conservative case for redistricting, how the new map would redraw Travis County's districts, and what the new local districts would mean for Austinites.     Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  And don't forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about the sponsors of this November 20th episode: DUER - Get 15% off at shopduer.com/ccaustin Simply Eloped

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

On today's show, John McGinness talks about Texas having a 3 judge panel making the decision on the Gerrymandering lawsuit, childrens education, and the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

What do you get when a data scientist with a knack for sports betting and political forecasting returns to the pod? A masterclass in what polling can and can't do, how bad assumptions skew our democracy, and why Carl Allen thinks we need to stop blaming the camera for the race result. In this fascinating, far-ranging convo, Corey and Carl Allen (author of The Polls Weren't Wrong) break down why political polling is misunderstood, how data intersects with integrity, and where we go from here in the 2026 election cycle. They also take a surprising detour into MLB match-fixing, sports betting strategies, and how the “edge of the bell curve” reveals more than most talking heads on TV.

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

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

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/damagereport and get on your way to being your best self. Trump gets triggered over Mamdani's victory speech. Republicans are still coping with their election losses. Trump continues gaslighting on the state of the economy. Republicans are begging Trump to stay on message. SCOTUS seems skeptical of Trump's tariffs. Gerrymandering may backfire on Republicans.  Host: Yasmin Kahn (@YazzieK) Co-Host: Brett Erlich (@bretterlich) ***** SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE TIKTOK  ☞        https://www.tiktok.com/@thedamagereport INSTAGRAM  ☞   https://www.instagram.com/thedamagereport TWITTER  ☞         https://twitter.com/TheDamageReport FACEBOOK  ☞     https://www.facebook.com/TheDamageReportTYT

Alex talks about the hottest issue leading up to next week's election….the 2026 election. California's Proposition 50 is a power play by Governor Newsom and Democrats to fight back against Republican gerrymandering in Texas, in the hopes of saving Democratic seats in Congress in the midterm elections. Now a firestorm has ignited with states across the country launching redistricting efforts, and both parties have come to play. First, Alex hears about grassroots efforts to tackle the issue from Richard von Glahn, the Executive Director of People Not Politicians in Missouri. Then she speaks to democratic strategist David Plouffe about the moral quandary Democrats find themselves in, and why our hyper partisan political environment necessitates a gloves-off approach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.