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Forget world renowned economists and financial experts, it seems to have taken the CEOs of the biggest retailers in America to convince Trump to ease off the Chinese tariffs. The leaders of Target, Walmart and Home Depot met with Trump in the oval office yesterday and finally, Trump seems to be getting the message that his tariffs are bad for business. We'll explore that and more with award-winning journalist Gil Gross. Still no movement in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, despite calls from a judge to bring him back to America. Judge Paula Xinis gave the Trump administration an extension on the time she allotted them to show evidence that they are trying to bring him home while also letting them know she's far from pleased, writing: “Defendants have failed to respond in good faith, and their refusal to do so can only be viewed as willful and intentional noncompliance. That ends now," We will run the case past former federal prosecutor, and now defense attorney, David Katz.
We know what happens to the nice kids on Christmas Day, but what about the naughty ones?This year on the Winter Holiday Special from CBS News Radio, host Gil Gross speaks with Jeff Belanger, author of The Fright Before Christmas about Santa's not-so-jolly counterparts in Christmas traditions around the world.Then, Brian Earl, host of The Christmas Past podcast shares the amusing, and sometimes odd, origins of our most beloved holiday traditions.Finally, Medievalist, Professor Sarah Peverley sheds some light on Christmas celebrations during the Dark Ages.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
For just the fifth time in more than 100 years, Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah are on the same day. Host Gil Gross talks with social media superstar Sal Litvak, the Accidental Talmudist and author of Let My People Laugh, who explains the history and traditions of the Festival of Lights.Then, food historian Adrian Miller, The Soul Food Scholar, shares the cultural import of global cuisine in Kwanzaa and other winter holidays.Next, Gil Gross counts down the top-ten selling Christmas records of all time, providing the fascinating and little-known backstories to each.Finally, journalist José Ignacio Castañeda discusses the tradition of La Dia de los Reyes, which is celebrated across all of the hemispheres of the world on the Feast of the Epiphany.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's not just our homes that get lit up over the Winter Holidays, the night sky will also be aglow with some fascinating astronomical events. Celebrated astronomer Andy Fraknoi tells host Gil Gross about the stunning visuals we will see when searching the night sky for Santa's sleigh.Then, one of the most beloved songs of the season, The Christmas Song composed by Mel Torme, has a fascinating origin story. As we approach the centennial of Torme's birth and the eightieth anniversary of the song's recording, singer and song stylist James Torme, Mel's son, reveals the little known account of how the song came to be and the over-sized impact it had on our culture.Finally, the Emmy-Award winning host of MInd Your Manners Sara Jane Ho shares with Gil important etiquette tips on gift-giving and gift-receiving.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Historian Rebecca Fraser, author of the book The Mayflower: The Families, the Voyage, and the Founding of America, shares with host Gil Gross the real reason why the Pilgrims came to America and how they differed vastly from the Puritans.Gil explains why Thanksgiving ping-ponged across different calendar dates 150 years until it finally was established as occurring on the fourth Thursday in November.Then, Gil speaks with CBS News Business analyst Jill Schlesinger about the expected impact of holiday shopping on the economy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On the Labor Day Special from CBS News Radio, host Gil Gross discusses the perils of being embedded as a journalist during wartime with Emmy award winning journalist and former Marine Mike Cerre. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is eliminating a college degree requirement to be employed by the Keystone State. Secretary of Administration for Pennsylvania Neil Weaver explains why hiring non-college graduates is a growing trend in government and industry.And Tracey Turner Turner, author of World's Worst Jobs, details the smelliest, hardest and most revolting jobs throughout history. High paying entry-level jobs have huge vacancies because not enough job seekers are seeking a career in the trades. Darnell Epps received his degree as a machinist while also attending Yale Law School. He is now the founder and CEO of Thurgood Industries, which aims to fill the labor shortage in trade industries.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On the Labor Day Special from CBS News Radio hosted by Gil Gross, labor unions are peaking in popularity after decades in decline. And that means we are also seeing more labor strikes over that same time period. Joseph McCartin, professor in the Department of History and the executive director of the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor at Georgetown University explains why this labor negotiating tool is on the uprise.Gil Gross examines the history of labor through music, profiling the songs and stories that have propelled the labor movement over the decades.Record numbers of journalists are being captured or killed across the globe in recent years. The CEO of The Committee to Protect Journalist Jodie Ginsberg is at the forefront of the effort to keep journalists safe from harm as they conduct their very important work around the world.As the longevity of our lives continues to increase, many retirees are now discovering their second careers and having the time of their lives pursuing their new vocations. Mike Cerre, founder of Nexttracks, tells the story of a man whose love of music and passion for travel led him over a thousand miles south from wintery Minnesota to the hotspots of Havana.Finally, business leaders are trying to woo workers back to the office, while many are reluctant to change their work-from-home lifestyle. LA Times reporter Don Lee has researched the productivity of remote workers, hybrid workers, and the old Nine-to-Fivers, to see which scenario is the most productive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On the Labor Day Special from CBS News Radio hosted by Gil Gross, education has an effect on the labor force. But 77% of all teachers in America have classrooms with hungry children in them making it near impossible for them to learn. Billy Shore, the creator of the No Kid Hungry Campaign, explains why bi-partisan support of bipartisan legislation that fully funds supplemental food programs is still failing our most vulnerable population, our children. And, points the way to an achievable solution.Horrific stories of the sometimes fatal injuries to child workers are gaining more prominence as some states are eliminating safeguards for young workers in dangerous jobs, Bruce Lesley, president of First Focus on Children is championing an effort to safeguard our children called the Child Safety and Wellbeing Act 2024.Seasoned, experienced, and reliable workers have a difficult time getting employment past the age of 50. Maura Porcelli, the Senior Director of the Senior Community Service Employment Program at the National Council on Aging, has tips for older job-seekers to land that interview and get that job. Professional sleeper? Chicken Sexer? Gil Gross takes a peek at some the strangest and funniest professions in the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she wants Trump to win, but that's not going to happen if he keeps using race to attack Vice President Kamala Harris and complaining about crowd sizes at her rallies. Haley appeared on Fox News and said that what America sees is Harris inspiring hope and Trump dredging up the past. She'd like to see the Trump campaign focus more on Democratic policies instead of attacks that likely won't go anywhere and don't matter to voters, but is Haley asking Trump to be something he isn't?We will talk politics with legendary broadcaster Gil Gross. Turing to the environment with “It's the Planet, Stupid!”, our eco-journalist Belinda Waymouth joins the show to discuss new information about “Climate Tipping Points”, water issues snd more. Mark is off this week, but he left us a fresh and fascinating interview with author Ira Chaleff. His book “How to Stop a Tyrant” lays out a blueprint meant to keep damaging leaders from getting into position.The Mark Thompson Show 8/14/24Patreon 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#Trump #VPHarris #GilGross #PresidentialElection #Political #Politics #NikkiHaley #StopWhining #CrowdSize #Racism #TrumpCampaign #HarrisCampaign #Democrats #Republicans #PoliticalAnalysis #Journalist #EcoJournalist #BelindaWeymouth #ClimateChange #SpaceX #IraChaleff #HowToStopATyrant
President Biden says he will finish out his term and withdraw from the race to continue on as president. Moments after he withdrew his candidacy, he endorsed his Vice President, Kamala Harris. Was it the right move? Is Harris all but assured to be the Democratic nominee? In the first hour we'll discuss it with CBS television and iHeart Radio Political Analyst Gary Dietrich. Hour 2 brings former KGO talk show host and longtime broadcaster Gil Gross to the show to talk political strategy. Plus, Mondays mean True Crime Corner with Courtney! The Mark Thompson Show 7/22/24Patreon 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#KamalaHarris #Biden #PresidentialElection #Politics #Political #PoliticalAnalysis #GaryDietrich #GilGross #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCorner #Democrats #Trump #VicePresident #PresidentBiden
Hour 1 of the CBS News July 4th Special hosted by Gil Gross.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hour 2 of the CBS News July 4th Special hosted by Gil Gross.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hour 3 of the CBS News July 4th Special hosted by Gil Gross.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Taking a page out of the Trump How to Steal an Election handbook, Congressman Bob Good, of Virginia, is going to try to stop the certification of votes in his district's largest city. Good, who is also the chair of the House Freedom Caucus says he has a lack of confidence in the election results. Good is behind by 344 votes and is blaming RINOs (Republicans In Name Only) for backing his opponent. He's not the only candidate that is pulling a play from the Trump book. Arizona's Kari Lake also refused to believe that she lost. Is this the new normal?We welcome the brilliant Gil Gross to the show to discuss this and more.Legalizing marijuana was supposed to bring a lot of money into California coffers, provide jobs for people and create a new industry. It doesn't seem to be going as hoped. We'll talk to Ngaio Bealum, comedian, writer and former publisher of West Coast Cannabis Magazine to see what he thinks. The Mark Thompson Show 6/25/24Patreon 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#Trump #Elections #GilGross #NgaioBealum#Marijuana #Politics #Political
Hour 1 of the CBS News Memorial Day Special hosted by Gil Gross.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hour 2 of the CBS News Memorial Day Special hosted by Gil Gross.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hour 3 of the CBS News Memorial Day Special hosted by Gil Gross.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
One of the most beloved Christmas observances in the world is a 9-day re-enactment of Mary and Mary and Joseph seeking shelter in Bethlehem. Award-winning singer and actor Carlos Medina joins host Gil Gross to share the song-filled tradition of Las Posadas. Louis Bayard, New York Time Best Selling author of My Timothy, discusses the global popularity of the inspiration for his book, Charles Dickens' beloved A Christmas Carol. Notre Dame's Grant Mathews explains the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem combining his religious faith with his scientific training as an astrophysicist, and reveals the likely identity of the Three Wise Men. And while we are looking up at the sky, Astronomer Andrew Fraknoi, explains the cause of one of the oldest holidays in the world, The Winter Solstice. CBS News' Mark Strassman details how an obscure plant from Mexico came to dominate holiday households across the United States in the legacy of the colorful and curiously-named Poinsettia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Professor Bruce David Forbes, an ordained minister, wrote Christmas: A Candid History to chronicle the many transformations of the beloved holiday over 2,000 years. He speaks with host Gil Gross about the genesis of Christmas from its pre-Christian roots in winter holiday traditions, through the birth of Jesus, to its emergence as a global phenomenon of gift-giving and media extravaganzas. And, musicologist Joe Bennet explains the art and science behind why we are so enamored by Christmas music.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Winter Holiday Season used to be the make-or-break month for holiday blockbusters and critically-acclaimed awards contenders. Washington Chief Film Critic Ann Hornaday joins host Gil Gross for a look at how Hollywood approaches the season as the industry copes in the post-pandemic world of video streaming and reviews some of the best movies of Christmastime. Gil does a deep dive into the origin of Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer, an underdog who not only guided Santa's sleigh but also dominated books, movies, television, and music. The Brandeis University Professor Jonathan Sarna chronicles the transformation of Hanukkah from obscure Jewish Holy Day to one of the most public and widely celebrated Hebrew holidays. And CBS Sunday Morning host Jane Pauley tells the story of the most famous Letter to the Editor ever written, which asks the question, “Is there a Santa Claus?”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Marc gets you caught up on the news from around the tennis world, plus he talks to Brian Clark to get his big takeaways from the US Open, and he talks to Gil Gross about the Laver Cup and more!
Among those who appear to have benefitted from the Supreme Court's Citizen United ruling, which eased campaign spending rules and allowed anonymous donor money to go to nonprofit groups run by political activists, Ginni Thomas and her buddy Leonard Leo. Politico reports Ginni Thomas and Leonard Leo wanted to be the leaders of a conservative movement that funded a billion-dollar network of tax-exempt charities and social welfare organizations to allegedly benefit their friends and themselves.Former Trump, Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has been trying to get his trial moved from Georgia state court to federal court. He is now asking a judge to pause the order denying the move to federal court. Why? Apparently Meadows is afraid that he could be convicted and incarcerated before an appeal to this case is even heard. We'll talk to Gil Gross about these stories and the temporary ban on openly carrying guns in Albequerque, New Mexico. Jefferson Graham will come through to talk tech.Apple is making some big announcements today. Jefferson will join us after their press conference to give us the rundown on the new iPhone and more.
Outdoor grilling and tailgating hit high gear after Labor Day. In Hour 3 of the Labor Day Special from CBS News Radio, host Gil Gross interviews Daniel Gritzer from "Serious Eats" explains how you can elevate your grilling game when you understand the science of marinades.And author Dan Tynan returns to detail how artificial intelligence will forever alter the way we work.Finally, we teach you how to deal with "Jerks at Work", with professor and author Dr. Tessa West.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In Hour 2 of the Labor Day Special from CBS News Radio, host Gil Gross interviews business journalist Dan Tynan who warns of the retirement tsunami that is looming on the horizon as more Americans age out of the workforce.Then, Gil speaks with MIT Sloan School of Business and the author of "Shaping the Future of Work" Tom Kochan about the seeming resurrection of organized labor in the United States.Looking for a high paying job with benefits where you get to wear a furry costume in front of millions of people? Professional sports mascots are pulling down six-figure incomes. Freakonomics' journalist Zachary Crockett gives us the inside scoop.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In Hour 1 of the Labor Day Special from CBS News Radio, host Gil Gross interviews award-winning author Dan Moldea who tells the compelling story of the rise and fall of Jimmy Hoffa, whose career mirrored the trajectory of the Organized Labor Movement. And we also hear from SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, as the strike of Screen Actors,Television and Radio Artists against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) enters its 9th week of work stoppage.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 "America: Changed Forever", host Jeff Pegues speaks with NAACP president Derrick Johnson about the organization's travel advisory for the state of Florida: "Florida is openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals. Before traveling to Florida, please understand that the state of Florida devalues and marginalizes the contributions of, and the challenges faced by African Americans and other communities of color." Plus, CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg goes in-depth on the challenges of summer travel this year as record numbers of Americans are expected to hit the road and take to the skies.And finally, for the 75th Anniversary of the death of CBS News Radio reporter George Polk, we preview the audio documentary, "Who Killed George Polk", with writer, producer and host, CBS News White House Correspondent Steven Portnoy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Host Jeff Pegues does a deep dive into guns and gun violence in America with an exclusive interview with Steven M. Dettelbach, the newly confirmed Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).Director Dettelbach explains how advances in technology have fueled the rise of untraceable “ghost guns” and illegal gun modifications, what legislators at the federal level must do in order to assist ATF field officers, the struggles local police forces are facing across the country when it comes to tackling gun violence, and how his “small agency, with a huge task” is making the most of its resources to confront the violence facing Americans on an everyday basis.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 "America: Changed Forever", host Jeff Pegues looks at the crisis at the border. We'll hear from both sides on this issue. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) who represents a district that includes 800 miles of the U.S. - Mexico border; Mario Solis-Marich, Democratic Political Strategist and co-founder of Latino Voter USA; 60 Minutes Sharyn Alfonsi's interview with Department of Homeland Security head, Alejandro Mayorkas; CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez and Nicole Sganga report from the border.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 "America: Changed Forever", host Jeff Pegues reports from Atlanta where the 190th mass shooting of 2023 took place. In addition to his first hand reporting, Jeff has an exclusive interview with Dr. Joel Dvoskin, an expert in threat assessment who discusses what can be done to detect and prevent mass shootings before they happen. And, former CIA Moscow Deputy Bureau Chief John Sipher discusses the latest events in the Russia/Ukraine War, including the dubious charge of an attempted assassination of Vladimir Putin. Finally, MIchelle Hackman, an Immigration Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, explains the impact of the expiration of Title 42 and what the Biden Administration is doing to prepare for the expected surge at the Southern Border next week.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 America Changed Forever, host Jeff Pegues does a deep dive into policing in America with an exclusive interview with Jared Fishman, a former former Civil Rights Federal Prosecutor for the Department of Justice and the founder of the Justice Innovation Lab, which builds data-informed and community-rooted solutions for a more equitable, effective, and fair justice system. Fishman is also the author of Fire on the Levee: The Murder of Henry Glover and the Search for Justice after Hurricane Katrina. Fishman discusses what's right and wrong about policing in America, drawing from:his investigation into the murder of Henry Gloverthe prosecution of Officer Michael Slager for the murder of Walter Scottthe research conducted by the Justice Innovation LabSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week on "America: Changed Forever", host Jeff Pegues features an exclusive interview with Josh Kaplan, one of the investigators at ProPublica, who uncovered the lavish gifts bestowed upon Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas by billionaire Harlan Crow. Then, Politico China correspondent Phelim Kine analyzes the presence of secret Chinese police stations in New York City and other major metropolitan areas around the world. And, MarketWatch's Emma Ockerman discusses the record-setting milestone of credit cards Americans have amassed. Finally, CBS News broke the story of a whistleblower complaint from an IRS employee alleging interference into an investigation of Hunter Biden's tax filings. ACF host Jeff Pegues speaks with former Senate counsel Jonathan Winer about the explosive charges from the unknown whistleblower.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 America: Changed Forever, host Jeff Pegues analyzes the current battle over abortion rights in America. In an exclusive interview, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) offers her perspective on the work of state legislatures on this issue. And, how divided are we as a nation? That's one of the questions author Neil King wanted to answer when he walked from Capitol Hill in DC to Central Park in Manhattan through the back roads and small towns of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. He recounts what he learned walking three miles per hour for his book, American Ramble. Then, conservative talk show host Dan O'Donnell forecast the political fallout for the GOP in the 2024 election.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 America Changed Forever, host Jeff Pegues examines the historic indictment of former President Trump with an array of experts, discussing how Trump's popularity with his base increased because of the actions of New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg, what effect the indictments might have on other pending investigations, and how history may regard the former President if he is found guilty. Guests include historian Larry Sabato, Former Senate Legal Counsel Jonathan Winer, and The Atlantic Journalist Tom Nichols.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 America Changed Forever with Jeff Pegues, an exclusive interview with Caroline Ouko, the mother of Irvo Otieno who was killed while detained and shackled at a Virginia psychiatric facility. And, after hours of Congressional testimony from Shou Chew, the Tik Tok CEO, Professor Robyn Caplan, a founding member of the Platform Governance Research Network, explains why the United States government is contemplating a nationwide ban of the controversial social media platform. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this week's episode of "America: Changed Forever", host Jeff Pegues looks at the SVB collapse, the Memphis Police, and the border crisis. Jeff has an exclusive interview with globally renowned financial crisis expert Morris Pearl, who led investigations of the bailout of CitiBank in 2008, as well as the financial crisis in the UK, Greece, Ireland. Pearl explains how the Silicon Valley Bank collapse happened and why it never should have occurred.Washington Post reporter Robert Klemko details how lax hiring practices by the Memphis Police Department led to the hiring of five of the police officers accused of the beating of Tyre Nichols, who subsequently died from the injuries sustained in the altercation.CBS News Homeland Security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga reports on the border/migrant crisis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this week's episode of "America: Changed Forever", the Department Of Homeland Security is under scrutiny for a program: allegedly gathering intelligence domestically. Host Jeff Pegues talks with Carrie Bachner, a former career senior legislative adviser to the DHS Under Secretary for Intelligence. In our exclusive interview Bachner warns of civil liberty violations. And, a DOJ task force has been working to hold Kremlin-aligned Russian elites accountable for their support of Vladimir Putin and for their efforts to evade sanctions. Is it working? We'll hear from former State Department official Max Bergmann who serves as the Director of the Europe, Russia, Eurasia program and the Stuart Center on Northern European Studies. Fox News is in the news quite a bit lately.....First in a lawsuit that says they “recklessly disregarded the truth” and now because Tucker Carlson denies the insurrection of January 6. Carlson deleted scenes of rioters attacking police officers and defiling the Capitol from extensive footage given only to him by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Congressional Reporter for HuffPost Arthur Delaney offers his analysis. The Federal Reserve Chair testified on the Hill. CBS News Reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice covers the Treasury Department and economic policy. She forecasts how this is going to impact Americans' household budgets.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this week's episode of "America: Changed Forever", host Jeff Pegues sits down for an exclusive interview with Anthony Coley, former Senior Advisor to the Attorney General, about the Attorney General Merrick Garland's recent testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. An explosive new documentary explains why only 33% of 4th graders can read at grade level. Renowned national education expert Angie Jerabek and the film's Executive Producer, former Reading Rainbow host, LeVar Burton, explain why. And, the deadly drug Fentanyl has been found in over the counter Marijuana Gummies, resulting in two overdoses in Pennsylvania. We will hear from KYW Radio reporter Jim Melwert about his first -hand reporting.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 "America: Changed Forever", host Jeff Pegues talks with Tamar Hallerman of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, who reveals the details of the wide-ranging interview the AJC had with Emily Kohrs. Kohrs is the grand jury foreperson in the investigation into former President Trump in Georgia. And as the Supreme Court hears arguments that could fundamentally change the way the internet and social media functions in the United States, Jeff speaks with data and digital privacy expert Penn University Law Professor Anita Allen, who explains why companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter could be liable for the content posted on their platforms. Plus, Simon Miles, an expert on Russia and the former Soviet Union, and the author of "Engaging the Evil Empire", discusses President Biden's surprise trip to the Ukraine.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 "America: Changed Forever", host Jeff Pegues reports from Buffalo, where he is covering the sentencing of confessed mass-shooter Payton Gendron, who engaged in a racist fueled killing spree that resulted in ten deaths. Jeff sits down with family members of one of the slain victims in a powerful exclusive interview.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this week's episode of "America: Changed Forever", host Jeff Pegues speaks with former FBI Special Agent Tom O'Connor, who served as the program coordinator for investigations involving criminal activity/violence conducted by racially-motivated and anti-government violent extremists. O'Connor analyzes the surge in attacks on infrastructure by domestic terrorists, in light of another planned attack--this time on the electric grid of Baltimore by neo-Nazis--that was thwarted this week. Cyber security expert Sean Plankey, who was a contributing writer to the Trump Administration's proposed ban on TikTok, examines the latest state wide ban being put forward by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. And Laura McGann, Executive Editor of Grid News, analyzes the good, the bad, and the ugly of President Biden's State of the Union Address.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this week's episode of "America: Changed Forever", in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols, host Jeff Pegues has an exclusive interview with the Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Rep. Steven Horsford who discusses his meeting with President Biden regarding police reform. Chuck Wexler, a veteran of the Boston Police Department who now serves as Executive Director of the Police Executive Research Forum, a national membership organization of police executives. Wexler outlines the steps necessary for police departments to engage in meaningful reforms to drastically reduce the amount of police violence in the United States.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Host Jeff Pegues and CBS News Immigration Reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez discuss the rationale behind President Biden's change in immigration strategy. After promising to expand asylum, President Biden is now moving to limit access amid record border arrivals. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger discusses her new book, The Great Money Reset, which chronicles how Americans are rethinking and rearranging their lives as we emerge from the pandemic. And Washington Post Chief Movie Critic Ann Hornaday, discusses some of the surprising upsets in the recent Oscar nominations. 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 ACF, host Jeff Pegues' exclusive reporting on the fentanyl crisis takes us to Tucson where he accompanied authorities on a raid of a suspected illegal fentanyl lab.Jeff also talks with Aubrey Whelan, staff reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer, who has investigated the emergence of a new and even deadlier drug--Xylazine, known on the street as Tranq Dope--that is infiltrating the drug market and causing a spike in overdose deaths.And in an exclusive interview with President Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen, we learn of a possible revival of charges against the former president in Manhattan for hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels and Plaboy model Karen McDougal.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 "America: Changed Forever" with host Jeff Pegues, former federal prosecutor Harry Litman examines the curious case of classified documents found in President's Biden's civilian office where he worked after his stint as V.P. And Tamar Hallerman, from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, gets us up to speed on the latest developments from the Grand Jury investigation of alleged voter fraud by former President Trump.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 ACF, The Hill reporter Alex Gangitano reviews the dysfunctional effort to elect Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House.Former Senate Counsel and Congressional Investigator Jonathan Winer reviews the explosive transcripts from the Jan 6 Committee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this very special edition of America: Changed Forever, we are going to look back at the biggest stories of 2022 and the original exclusive coverage we delivered to you on ACF over the past year, includingOur eyewitness coverage of refugees fleeing the invasion of Ukraine by Russia;The surprise witness empaneled by the January 6 Committee--Cassidy Hutchinson, the former former aide to Mark Meadows, the final chief of staff for President Donald J. Trump; and First-hand reporting of the 4th of July mass shooting in Highland Park. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As the Jan. 6 Committee releases its full report and we approach the second anniversary of the attack on the Capitol, host Jeff Pegues sits down for a bombshell exclusive interview with Christopher Rodriguez, the Director of the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency for the city of Washington D.C., who was in charge of D.C.'s response to the insurrection on January 6.Also, Jonathan Winer, a highly decorated award-winning State Department official with expertise in counter-terrorism, illicit networks, and corruption, analyzes the criminal jeopardy former President Donald Trump faces from the Jan. 6 committee as well as other jurisdictions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this week's episode of "America: Changed Forever" with Jeff Pegues, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter Scott Higham discusses his investigation of the federal government's mishandling of the fentanyl epidemic which "allowed the most lethal drug crisis in American history to become significantly worse". The Federal Reserve has once again raised its guidance regarding interest rates and signaled there are more rate hikes to come in the future. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains why the Fed is setting records in interest rate increase and what that means for your mortgage, student loans, and credit card debt as well as inflation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this week's episode of "America: Changed Forever", former federal prosecutor Harry Litman breaks down former President Trump's legal challenges, from the guilty verdict in New York to the Special Counsel's substantial subpoena list. KRLD Reporter Alan Scaia shares details of the murder of 7-year old Athena Strand allegedly by a FedEx driver. HuffPost Congressional Reporter Arthur Delaney analyzes Rep. Gibb's challenge of Rep. McCarthy's House Leadership.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this week's episode of "America: Changed Forever" with Jeff Pegues, New York Times' justice correspondent Glenn Thrush analyzes the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith by Attorney General Merrick Garland to run the investigation of former president Trump's stash of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. ER Doctor Scott Kobner talks about the perfect storm that is sinking levels of care in emergency rooms across the country. L.A. Times' reporter Hayley Smith discusses the 4th year of drought threatening California and how recycling water is the only way forward to replenish water supplies in the Golden State.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.