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Listen to the full episode Influential right-wing pundit turned celebrity conspiracy-peddler, Candace Owens, just visited Russia for the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. While at “Russia's Davos” she marvelled at the cleanliness and beauty of Moscow, explained that Americans were never given any real reason why Putin invading Ukraine was bad, and deflected questions about her potential presidential run. She's not alone. MAGA has increasingly found a warm place in its heart for Vladimir Putin and other strongman dictator-types (like Viktor Orban). Owens rubbed shoulders with accused sex traffickers, the Tate Brothers, fake martial artist and aging film star, Steven Segall, Trump's head of the Commission of Fine Arts, and representatives of the Taliban, North Korea, Iran, and China. In this reimagining of Russia—the same “evil empire” of GOP patron saint, Ronald Reagan—the post-Soviet dictatorship is poo-pooed as a danger to European democracies by a growing cadre on the right. Figures like Owens, Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Tim Pool, Nick Fuentes, and Marjorie Taylor Green all oppose US support for Ukraine and involvement in the war in Iran. In another interesting turn, they now also all oppose US support for Israel—which makes for some strange diagonalist bedfellows with certain figures on the left, like Hasan Piker.  Julian unpacks this story. Stay tuned for claims that Carlson and Green have been less harmful to Gaza than Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, as well as for erstwhile left-wing pundit Ana Kasparian's come-to-Jesus moment on Owens' show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AlabamaALGOP rejects challenge to Tuberville's residency as he runs for governorAL seeks to execute death row inmate by lethal injection instead of nitrogen hypoxiaSen. Britt pushes for GOP in Congress to pass the Save America ActCongressman Moore signs onto letter asking IRS to review tax exemption status of Southern Poverty Law CenterWorkers in Italy accuse Caddell Construction of unfair labor practices, same company building AL mega prisonsNationalPresident Trump says deal reached between US and Iran to end the warUFC fight held outside WH for President's 80th birthdayUFC fighter banned from event due to his views on Israel is arrested at WHGabbard at DNI confirms 40 bio weapons labs funded by US are in UkraineHouse Oversight committee to question attorney Alan Dershowitz  about Jeffrey Epstein

GOP endorsed Gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls joins to discuss his thoughts on the endorsement process, fraud in MN, and his plan to hold individuals accountable. Jon turns his attention to Medicaid fraud and the real-world impacts in Minnesota. Jon looks at the latest UFO file release.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by our friend Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic to break down Trump's sinking approval ratings, the approaching midterms, and whether Democrats are overconfident.We begin by looking at Trump and whether or not his party is feeling demoralized. Al thinks they certainly should be.We then discuss the shape of the Senate, where Democrats need to win a net of 4 seats to take control, and the House, where Democrats seem to be on track.Given the close races and election tampering from Trump and the GOP, how worried should Democrats be? And IF they take back Congress, what should their priorities be? Al and Mark agree that the House should leave impeachment alone. READ Mark in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/mark-leibovich/SUPPORT THE SHOW BY VISITING OUR SPONSORS:Save money on your wireless bill with Mint Mobile. Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/franken. Make sure you tell them you heard about this deal from The Al Franken Podcast!Get up to 15% off your skincare subscription needs with OneSkin. Visit https://www.oneskin.co/franken 

June 14, 2026; 7am: Overnight, celebrations erupted outside Madison Square Garden and across New York City after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94 to 90 in a nail-biting Game 5 victory in the NBA Finals. MS NOW reporter Marc Santia, who covered the victory celebrations overnight, joins “The Weekend” to share more. Then, Actor Steve Schirripa and Howard Beck, Senior NBA Writer for The Ringer, join to discuss the games leading up to the win. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on GOP panicking as the news comes out about Trump's deal with Iran and that $3 billion was already paid to Iran through the UAE. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Last Call, a look at the biggest stories Jim and Greg covered over the past week on the 3 Martini Lunch.This week they discuss Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico's reversal on transgender surgeries for minors, a congressional report showing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz repeatedly failed or refused to stop rampant fraud, Social Security running dry by 2032, and the Congressional Baseball Game.First, Jim and Greg examine the hypocrisy of James Talarico, who now suddenly opposes gender reassignment surgery for minors. In 2023, he argued against a bill that would ban “medical and surgical procedures” for minors with gender dysphoria. They also address recent reports that Talarico dated two of his staffers.Next, they review a House Oversight Committee report that alleges Gov. Walz and his administration ignored repeated warnings from whistleblowers about massive fraud and, in some cases, retaliated against those who raised concerns. Next, they cover the looming threat of the Social Security trust fund running dry by 2032. Despite a national debt of $39 trillion, cuts to entitlements remain deeply unpopular with voters, preventing any political solution. But soon politicians will not have a choice.Finally, they highlight Wednesday's Congressional Baseball Game, and how the media rarely mention the 2017 shooting at a GOP practice that nearly killed Rep. Steve Scalise. Please visit our great sponsors:IncogniTake control of your digital footprint today.  Use code 3ML at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/3ML Noble GoldDownload the free investor kit. No pressure. No obligation. Just the information.  https://noblegoldinvestments.com/3mlFast Growing TreesBetter plants, better growing, and an extra 20% off with code MARTINI at https://FastGrowingTrees.com/Martini for a limited time; terms and conditions may apply.New episodes every weekday. 

Bob Ferguson is pushing by both Democrats and Republicans to remove a member of the Washington Human Rights Commission after he made antisemitic comments. DCCC Chair Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) is grilled over her party’s infighting. The GOP released a devastating ad against Graham Platner in Maine. // LongForm: GUEST: Former US Men’s National Team goalkeeper and Washington native Kasey Keller previews tonight’s World Cup match. // Quick Hit: A Democrat Senator says deporting illegal immigrants is a disservice to the country.

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June 13, 2026; 7am: Last night, a federal appeals court rejected a last-minute bid from the Trump administration to keep his name on The Kennedy Center. MS NOW White House Reporter Laura Barrón-López and Washington Correspondent at Vanity Fair, Aidan McLaughlin, joins “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnbc TikTok: @theweekendmsnbc To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 13, 2026; 9am:  As President Trump continues his baseless claims of California voter fraud, Democrats warn that he is “laying the groundwork” to challenge midterm election results in November. Aaron Ford, Nevada Attorney General and Democratic candidate for governor, joins  “The Weekend” to discuss how he is fortifying voting rights in his state and how he plans to combat Trump's claims of election fraud through the courts. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnbc TikTok: @theweekendmsnbc To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Missouri's state auditor says state budget numbers show a trend in deficit spending that cannot be sustained and that jeopardize Missouri's financial health. That warning from State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and discussed the budget numbers. She also tells listeners that she doesn't expects any of Governor Mike Kehoe's (R) budget line-item vetoes to be overridden by the GOP-controlled state Legislature and hopes Missourians pass Amendment Four. Pro Tem O'Laughlin says IP reform is needed, saying out-of-state progressive groups are spending millions of dollars to get ballot items passed that the Legislature opposes:

Marjorie Taylor Greene sits down for an unfiltered discussion on the Epstein files, her fallout with Trump, GOP corruption, Thomas Massie, healthcare, AI regulation, and the future of the America First movement. Follow me on X @TRHLofficial Follow Marjoire @mtgreenee Join us on the Discord to talk to Josie and guests at timcast.com/join-us Support our work with a fantastic cup of coffee with my exclusive blend only at castbrew.com/products/josie-blend Tune in weekly!

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump approaches his 80th birthday facing statistical data showing that mortality rates spike on a person's date of birth -- Donald Trump posts an aggressive online tirade against Congressman Jamie Raskin after Fox host Mark Levin demands that he be expelled -- Marco Rubio defends Donald Trump by comparing the achievement of the Apollo moon landing to hosting a UFC event at the White House -- Donald Trump falsely claims that citizens had to travel to Japan to buy a Maine lobster while simultaneously falling asleep mid-afternoon -- White House staff actively structure official presidential events around seating arrangements because Trump increasingly struggles to stand -- Congressman James Comer accuses minority urban voting groups of committing rampant election fraud without providing any legal evidence -- The Department of Justice moves to strip seventeen naturalized citizens of their legal status over fraud convictions -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: A Fox host refers to Trump's "reign," a Newsmax guest says California's voting system is invasion-worthy, right-wingers attack Graham Platner, and much more...

 This week on Straight White American Jesus, Brad and Dan unpack the GOP's latest claims of voter fraud in California and show how conspiracy thinking, Christian nationalist spiritual warfare, and anti-democratic rhetoric continue to undermine public trust in elections. Focusing on comments from Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson, they explore how evidence-free allegations of fraud function politically, why California has become a symbolic target, and how narratives of hidden, “unprovable” corruption mirror the logic of both conspiracism and charismatic Christian nationalism. The episode examines what happens when feelings and intuition replace facts, and why attacks on election integrity remain central to the MAGA movement's political strategy. The conversation then turns to the Trump administration's unprecedented UFC event at the White House and Pete Hegseth's controversial D-Day remarks in Normandy. Brad and Dan analyze the UFC spectacle as a symbol of a broader political vision rooted in domination, submission, and conflict rather than democratic deliberation and compromise. They also discuss Hegseth's embrace of Western civilizational rhetoric and anti-immigrant messaging during a commemoration of the Allied fight against fascism, situating his comments within a larger framework of Christian nationalism, Western chauvinism, and the growing influence of the postliberal right. Along the way, they reflect on America's declining international standing, the politics of spectacle, and reasons for hope as public resistance to authoritarianism continues to grow. Axis Mundi is becoming more than a podcast network. We are building the essential newsroom for understanding religion, democracy, extremism, and power in America today. And with your support, we can build it together. Direct support: ⁠https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new⁠ Tax-deductible donations through our partnering 501c3: ⁠https://www.irmce.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following Graham Platner's victory in a highly competitive Maine primary runoff, questions are rising over surging voter turnout and what it means for the general election. FOX News Sunday Anchor and Chief Legal Correspondent Shannon Bream discusses the national implications of the race, the growing pressure on the GOP to defend key Senate seats, and how economic pressures like inflation and trade agreements are shaping the political landscape.Catching every sports game used to be as simple as turning on the TV. Now, fans often need multiple streaming subscriptions just to follow their favorite teams, a growing frustration that has caught the attention of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. National Association of Broadcasters President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt joins the Rundown to discuss why Congress is taking a closer look at the changing sports media landscape, and what the shift to streaming means for broadcasters and small businesses alike. PLUS, commentary by Brian Kilmeade, Co-Host of FOX & Friends and Host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran War Over? Its Political Impact.“I Love the Inflation.” Pain at the Pump.UFC at the White House. GOP and Masculinity.Platner vs. Collins in Maine. Sleeping Trump. With Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief at CQ-Roll Call, Amanda Becker, National Reporter for 19th News and Philip Bump, senior editor and columnist at Hearst Connecticut. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborers" International Union of North America. More information at LIUNA.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Donald Trump showed again on Thursday that he's not done messing with Senate Republicans, choosing the worst time to take action on something GOP leaders spent days pleading for. Anna and Jake break down the latest and how the Trump-Thune dynamic could get worse. Plus, inside the DWS drama in South Florida. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠we're investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at ⁠⁠punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Victor Marx conduct exorcisms over the phone? The ordained minister and front-runner in the GOP primary for governor says so, and made national news when HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver picked up 9News' debate between Marx, State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, and State Rep. Scott Bottoms. Journalist Kyle Clark joins host Bree Davies and politics contributor Adrian Felix to dig into that unhinged Republican rodeo Kyle and colleague Marshall Zelinger moderated, plus discuss CD8 primary candidate Manny Rutinel's sudden switch on fracking and veganism, and of course our wins and fails of the week.  Plus, if you're a City Cast Denver Neighbor, you get a special bonus segment where the trio discusses Bow Mar's dystopian dream of building a wall around the tiny town and what it says about humanity. Come see us at Denver Bike Fest, this Saturday, June 13, from 3-9 p.m. at York Street Yards! Bree mentioned her interview with reporter Logan Davis about Advance Colorado, scooter accidents and kids, and DIY venue, The D.M.V. Kyle talked about the tornado false alarm and Tina Peters' appearance at “Freedom Fest.” Adrian discussed DPD's proposal to replace discipline with training, the return of City Park Jazz, and Kyle's Word of Thanks fundraising for the City Park Bandstand.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Denver Bike Fest Energy Outreach Colorado Vail Wine Classic Regional Air Quality Council Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

Democrats planned to protect their fraud grift, by force? Trump forces the GOP to win bigly against shutdown Democrats. So much winning in the fraud war. Trump's brilliant, foolishly insane Iran policy is driving people nuts. (Please subscribe & share.) Sources: https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2064374995837497562?s=20 https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/06/10/the-white-house-just-released-a-report-card-on-trumps-first-16-months-the-numbers-are-hard-to-ignore-n2203230 https://x.com/BillMelugin_/status/2064477439292592425?s=20 https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/06/10/the-feds-clean-up-what-walz-didnt-first-most-wanted-fraudster-arrested-n2203236 https://news.gallup.com/poll/694835/image-capitalism-slips.aspx https://redstate.com/beckynoble/2026/06/08/new-poll-confirms-what-we-have-known-all-along-about-the-modern-democrat-party-n2203160 https://x.com/i/grok/share/7a9542e3e94d441391f4eb11a6c0cc01

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CannCon and Chris Paul close out the week with a show that whiplashes in real time right alongside the news itself. Trump tells Fox News in the morning that bombing Iran will continue and be bigger than ever, then hours later announces on Truth Social that strikes are canceled and a memorandum of understanding has been signed with eleven countries including Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. In the Oval Office, Trump reveals the Strait of Hormuz has secretly been open the entire time, with hundreds of millions of barrels of oil quietly moved out at night while radar was jammed, directly undercutting the media narrative that blamed gas prices on a closed strait. Within the hour, Trump posts again accusing Iran of lying about the deal terms and says the war may be back on. Chris Paul makes the case that the discombobulation itself may be the point, an invitation to step back and simply observe rather than form beliefs from contradictory information. CannCon and Chris also dig into the Hill's reporting on a growing GOP civil war, with Massey, MTG, and Ro Khanna appearing together in ways that suggest either organic coalition building or a scripted third party operation. JD Vance heads to Europe to finalize the deal before a View appearance back home.

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider museums we've been to. In the news, XBOX is in trouble, and the GOP's incompetence killed FISA. Also the MoMA Design Store (not an ad).Related LinksForum ThreadMuseumsDiscord ChatMuseumsBluesky PostMuseumsThings of the DayRym - Uncursing MoneyScott - programming a gba game on an iphone

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Brandon Waltens, is a Senior Editor at Texas Scorecard. He is the host of the essential Daily Headlines at Texas Scorecard.

In this episode, Tom Bevan, Richard Porter and Carolina Lumetta discuss the House GOP's failure to pass the FISA extension, Trump's comment that he "loves the inflation," and the press's preview of the UFC "Claw" on the South Lawn of the White House.  Then, Tom Bevan, Richard Porter and Emily Jashinsky discuss the CEO of ActBlue taking the 5th Amendment 21 times in yesterday's House testimony. We also discuss the new excerpt from Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan's new book on the Trump administration featuring the crisis over its handling of the Epstein Files. In the final block, Tom Bevan, Richard Porter and Emily Jashinsky discuss the start of the World Cup, the GOP's 6th straight win in the Congressional baseball.  This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to understand the current political climate as we approach the midterms.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson are back in the Hendrickson Library with a packed episode covering Iowa's fast-moving post-primary political landscape. Both gubernatorial candidates have now selected their running mates: Rob Sand tapped Dave Muhlbauer, a farmer from western Iowa, while Zach Lahn chose State Representative Derek Wulf of Black Hawk County, also a farmer. Chris and John break down the strategy behind each pick, why Wulf stands out as a particularly strong choice for Lahn, and what the selection of two agricultural running mates signals about where both campaigns think the race will be won.The conversation turns to the broader general election dynamics shaping up between Lahn and Sand. Chris and John assess how quickly the Republican Party has consolidated around Lahn, the head start Sand's campaign has built toward a general election operation, and how the scrutiny of a real general election contest may complicate Sand's carefully constructed moderate image. A Republican Party audio drop this week — featuring Sand openly calling for political retribution on judicial nominations — gives the Lahn campaign exactly the kind of contrast material it needs to make the "governor for all Iowans" sell a harder one for Sand.The second half of the episode takes up two policy-driven stories. First, the final report on Iowa's Universal Basic Income pilot — a project run through several central Iowa cities that distributed $500 monthly stipends to participants. The report's conclusions, citing reduced stress and improved "sense of mattering," prompt a pointed exchange about what government is actually for, who's paying, and why local governments have no business engineering social outcomes with taxpayer dollars. Chris and John connect this directly to Iowa's property tax problem and the fiscal absurdity of local governments playing philanthropist.Finally, a Des Moines Register story on the city of Des Moines reconsidering its tax incentive programs — including TIF and property tax abatements — gives Chris and John a chance to explore when these tools have merit and when they're simply political ribbon-cutting at taxpayer expense.0:13 Welcome & housekeeping2:24 Trivia: Laddie Boy & Smoot-Hawley5:01 Correction & running mate announcements5:52 Sand picks Muhlbauer, Lahn picks Derek Wulf8:22 Why Wulf is a strong pick for Lahn10:32 GOP consolidation & Lahn's general election ramp-up12:22 Sand's media advantage and the contrast campaign ahead13:37 Sand audio drop & turning him into a generic Democrat14:34 Andy Beshear visits Iowa — 2028 implications15:32 Iowa's UBI pilot: background and ITR's role18:15 Dissecting the report — who pays for "feeling mattered"?21:22 UBI, local government overreach, and property taxes25:59 Des Moines reconsiders TIF and tax incentives28:05 When incentives work — and when they're ribbon-cutting30:33 Free market vs. government-directed development33:28 Sign off

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:As the Texas Republican Convention continues in Houston, the party's traditionalist wing is showing signs of resistance against the MAGA takeover of the GOP, including former Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/south-texas-el-paso/news/2026/06/11/former-gop-official-says-he-won-t-vote-for-paxton-in-ad...And Senator John Cornyn: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/john-cornyn-interview-trump.html...And longtime GOP operative and attorney George Hittner: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/1978-governor-primary-paxton-hill-briscoe-hittner-22299741.phpRyan Seiders, one of the co-founders of YETI, is a co-owner of a huge ranch in the Big Bend that has been cooperating with federal efforts to build border walls in that sensitive region of Texas: https://www.marfapublicradio.org/news/2026-06-11/yeti-co-founder-among-owners-of-west-texas-ranch-facilitating-border-wall-constructionWe're excited to see you in Dallas for our 16th anniversary celebration on Tuesday June 16! Make your reservation now:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/anniversary2026⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Progress Texas is expanding into both broadcast radio - including a new partnership with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KPFT-FM in Houston⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and to our Spanish expansion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

The Texas Republican Party faces today a seeming no-brainer choice: Will it stand with the man at the top of the GOP ticket this fall, Governor Greg Abbott, and 1.9 million voters in its base in opposing sharia-supremacism?  Or, will it legitimize among its convention delegates operatives of the Muslim Brotherhood and its pitbull front, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) – which Mr. Abbott has properly designated as terrorist organizations. One of them, Dr. Tarek Hussein, actually founded CAIR's Texas chapter and authored a paper about how to infiltrate political parties. The obvious purpose of doing so is to advance the Brotherhood's stated “mission” of “destroying Western civilization from within with the help of unbelievers.” Banning sharia is a winning issue for Republican and other patriots – unless the Texas GOP submits to it, alienating them and further empowering and emboldening the jihadists.  This is Frank Gaffney.

06/12/26: Alex Balazs was the GOP-endorsed candidate for Congress, and recently lost in the primary election to incumbent Julie Fedorchak. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to share his thoughts on the election and his goals going forward. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Graham Platner's victory in a highly competitive Maine primary runoff, questions are rising over surging voter turnout and what it means for the general election. FOX News Sunday Anchor and Chief Legal Correspondent Shannon Bream discusses the national implications of the race, the growing pressure on the GOP to defend key Senate seats, and how economic pressures like inflation and trade agreements are shaping the political landscape.Catching every sports game used to be as simple as turning on the TV. Now, fans often need multiple streaming subscriptions just to follow their favorite teams, a growing frustration that has caught the attention of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. National Association of Broadcasters President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt joins the Rundown to discuss why Congress is taking a closer look at the changing sports media landscape, and what the shift to streaming means for broadcasters and small businesses alike. PLUS, commentary by Brian Kilmeade, Co-Host of FOX & Friends and Host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A grieving father speaks out: Austin Metcalf’s dad holds nothing back: What did he say about Karmelo Anthony’s dad and his motivations and betrayal of his own son? And Karmelo Anthony’s parents under fire after post-verdict comments. America's racial divide: how did we get here? And how do we come together? Podcaster's black “mass exodus” call ignites national controversy & fans the flames. Thune under fire: conservatives accuse GOP leadership of betrayal. How did they betray America right before it’s 250th? The SAVE Act is dead. And so are most other MAGA agenda items. What are the “genocidal” societal rules and laws that must be scrapped? Missing children crisis: DHS announcement raises urgent questions. 475,000 children trafficked during Biden’s open border. 300,000 missing. DOJ announces arrests. But where are the children? Who’s hiding them? With Special Guest Chris Salcedo, “The Rise of the Liberty Loving Latino, a New American Revolution”Support Our Mission: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZMGRBFGDJKRS8See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, President Trump now says a new peace agreement with Iran could be signed as soon as this weekend, an infant is safe after being surrendered through a Safe Haven Baby Box at a North Texas fire station, the state GOP convention is underway in Houston, and more!

In this week's episode, Pete Hegseth whittles down America's list of real religions, we lament the shutdown of the storied Riverstone Christian Academy in the strip mall behind the Staples, and we'll get to know Don Ford biblically. Again.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.comTo check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Get tickets to see Seth and Noah in Cincinnati! https://www.sethandrews.com/cincinnatiLearn moe about SkeptiCal Con here: https://www.skepticalcon.com/---Headlines:Pete Hegseth shrinks military's recognized religions list, erasing atheists and Humanists: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pete-hegseth-shrinks-militarys-recognizedAndhttps://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/06/06/lds-church-left-off-defense/ and https://atheists.org/news/federal-policy/american-atheists-demands-answers-from-pentagon-following-removal-of-faith-belief-codes/Under guise of fighting anti-Catholic bias, Kash Patel fires FBI analysts who kept us safe: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/under-guise-of-fighting-anti-catholicPriest Who Said Aliens Were Demons Removed as Exorcist for Washington: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/us/catholic-exorcist-demon-ufo.htmlMyPillow site gets hacked, Lindell lies, and he loses GOP endorsement for MN governor:https://www.wonkette.com/p/mypillow-guys-gubernatorial-dreamsColorado's ‘first public Christian school' closes permanently: https://www.denverpost.com/2026/06/03/colorado-public-christian-school-closed/---This Week in Misogyny:TPUSA tradwife-con claims feminism is anti-woman: https://religionnews.com/2026/06/08/at-tpusas-womens-summit-christian-influencers-say-feminism-threatens-motherhood/SBC amends constitution to be more explicitly sexist: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/religion/article/sbc-female-pastors-vote-22299028.phpCatholics challenge Illinois employment law on religious grounds: https://www.ncregister.com/cna/illinois-diocese-asks-court-to-block-law-requiring-it-to-hire-nonbelievers

Join Jim and Greg for the Thursday 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss Cuba's alleged drone threat to the U.S., Trump's response to the latest inflation numbers and the quote Democrats will hammer him with, the passing of the $70 billion ICE funding bill, and the Congressional Baseball Game. First, Jim and Greg react to recent intelligence reports of Cuba acquiring over 300 drones from Russia and Iran, posing a risk to U.S. sites. Jim questions whether the U.S. should tackle another regime change abroad. Next, they address President Trump's “I love inflation” response to reporters after the 4.2 percent inflation rate was released. Ahead of midterm elections in November, Democrats are hoping to capitalize on Trump's comment. But Jim stresses that inflation will only get worse if Democrats control Congress.Then, they break down the recent $70 billion Secure America Act signed Wednesday by President Trump after months of resistance from Democrats. Jim and Greg point out Republicans only have a few more months before midterms until the next fight for funding.Finally, they highlight Wednesday's Congressional Baseball Game, and how the media rarely mention the 2017 shooting at a GOP practice that nearly killed Rep. Steve Scalise. Please visit our great sponsers:IncogniTake control of your digital footprint today.  Use code 3ML at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/3ML OneSkinGet 15% off OneSkin with code 3ML at https://oneskin.co/3MLPocket HoseFor a limited time, get two free gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and a thumb drive nozzle—when you buy the Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text MARTINI to 64000, message and data rates may apply.New episodes every weekday. 

New polling suggests that modern Democrats literally HATE the United States of America and want to leave it. Why is that? Our intrepid host, Mike Slater, attempts to get to the bottom of this sticky mystery! Following that iconic opener, Slater speaks with Tommy Pigott, U.S. State Department Spokesperson, about some recent immigration-related chaos going on in this great nation of ours and how Trump 2.0 is handling it. MAGA! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A horrible beheading tragedy has taken place in Northern Ireland via an immigrant from Sudan. How could this happen and what will the consequences be? Our host, Mike Slater, has his own thoughts on this and you'll want to hear them! Following that opener, Slater speaks with Colin Madine, Breitbart's Tech Editor, about SpaceX's Elon Musk potentially becoming the world's first trillionaire via an upcoming IPO for his company. Is this a good or bad thing? Tune in and find out! MAGA!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

   I didn't think it was possible but Trump's Golden Age is making the NBA great again.  It's true.  And on Wednesday night, they are calling a shot by a player from Jefferson City, Missouri the most iconic shot in NY Knicks history.  Taylor Swift went wild and a whole lot of people are feeling included by this league again.    In the middle of the bombing in Iran, their leaders called Trump on the phone and asked him to stop.  He told them to sign a deal or he's going to bomb them every day going forward.  Will this do it?  Who knows?    Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt is the star of the congressional baseball game as the GOP crushes the Dems... again.   But it's the uniforms the democrats wore that are the real story.    KC has released a list of bars that will be open 23 hours a day for the World Cup.  Zac Brown is proud to sing the anthem at UFC 250 Sunday night.  Patrick Mahomes gets a new contract that sets all kinds of records.  The Royals blow one against the Rangers on Pride night and Seth Lugo is injured.  And Charles Barkley is our Final Final again.

Horicon and Lomira are cleaning up after powerful storms destroyed apartment buildings, homes and downtown storefronts on Wednesday. And a Republican candidate for Congress in Wisconsin failed to get her GOP rivals tossed off the primary ballot.

12 - So many things to talk about. How despicable are Knicks fans? Including taylor Swift and Larry David? What is going to be done in Iran? 1215 - Side - somebody who wears eyeglasses 1220 - Who is Henry's Person of The Year? 1235 - Why wasn't this ward leader allowed into a Philadelphia GOP event? Why is there such a disconnect between city conservatives and the GOP? How many underage girls in Oregon are taking male hormones? 1250 - Is the Karmelo Anthony camp delusional as the way the case played out as it did?

12 - So many things to talk about. How despicable are Knicks fans? Including taylor Swift and Larry David? What is going to be done in Iran? 1215 - Side - somebody who wears eyeglasses 1220 - Who is Henry's Person of The Year? 1235 - Why wasn't this ward leader allowed into a Philadelphia GOP event? Why is there such a disconnect between city conservatives and the GOP? How many underage girls in Oregon are taking male hormones? 1250 - Is the Karmelo Anthony camp delusional as the way the case played out as it did? 1 - Allante McAuley joins us for his weekly conversation again today after the last public testimonial of the summer before the city council goes on summer break. Someone accosted him in our building's lobby? What was the topic of discussion at City Hall today? Why did he only get a minute to speak? What does he think of the senseless violence with the murder of Billy Schmidt and Austin Metcalf? Will he be at the vigil? 115 - Should Karmelo Anthony or Billy Schmidt's murderers get the death penalty? Is Graham Platner going to get the “Bro Vote”? 120 - Your calls. 135 - Does Trump know what he's doing in Iran? Will we ever actually get regime change? Your calls. 140 - Who else is a pizza folder? 150 - Dom Giordano Program Presents: Progressive Women Gone Wild! 2 - Why are New York fans the absolute worst? 210 - Man of the People Graham Platner graduated from the most prestigious school in America. But he's not rich! 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - The Washington Post is price gouging? Is surveillance pricing real? Your calls. 235 - Joe Concha, Author and Fox News contributor, is here today. Are Knicks fans attacking him too? What does Joe think of the scene after Knicks games? Is there a late addition to Joe's “worst people” book? Who's worse, Yoko Ono or Meghan Markle? Will Trump go back and forth with Stephen A. Smith? What is Joe's take on Graham Platner? 250 - The Lightning Round!

Mea Culpa welcomes podcaster, radio host, and columnist Joe Walsh. Walsh was elected to the House of Representatives in 2011 from Illinois's 8th District. He also ran for president and then blew up his life when he spoke out against the MAGA cult and gave Trump the bird. To quote Joe, Republicans “have become fully radicalized and anti-democracy.” Joe's podcast, “White Flag” strives to find a path to unite, not divide us politically, but he pulls no punches in his latest book, “F*ck Silence: Calling Trump Out for the Cultish, Moronic, Authoritarian Con Man He Is.” He has of late, railed against the GOP establishment, who voted for Trump in 2020 and believe the rest of us simply forgot their actions. He is also deeply worried about the future of the GOP and the idea that there is no longer space for a sane, anti-Trump candidate who supports small government and fiscal conservatism. What happens next is anyone's guess. 

Nicolle Wallace on calls for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files becoming an undeniable rift in the GOP that will not go away. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Following the latest South Carolina primary results, I analyze how establishment Republicans, special interests, corporate money, and Trump's endorsements continue to crush grassroots conservative candidates across America. From South Carolina to South Dakota, North Dakota to Florida, conservatives are losing ground despite overwhelming voter support for issues like immigration enforcement, medical freedom, anti-globalism, privacy rights, food sovereignty, and opposition to Big Tech. Why do Republican voters support conservative policies but continue electing establishment politicians? Why do Freedom Caucus candidates struggle against the GOP machine? I examine the failures of the current GOP model, the rise of independent political movements, lessons from grassroots revolts around the world, and why it's time to build an alternative to the Republican establishment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Stephanie is joined by Jody Hamilton and they discuss the latest crap that surrounds Trump. They reflect on his history as a notorious con artist and how his recent antics at the NBA Finals showcased his delusion of grandeur, much to the dismay of New Yorkers. Then, they discuss the unexpected losses of GOP figures like Nancy Mace in South Carolina, and how her downfall is emblematic of the Republican Party's current trajectory. With guests including Bob Cesca and Malcolm Nance, they tackle the absurdity of Trump's claims about Iran, the ongoing fallout from the Epstein files, and the hypocrisy of Republican narratives around child protection. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate and Josh break down primaries in Maine and South Carolina, GOP election denialism in California and the stunning transcripts from the Broadview Six case in Chicago.To watch this episode on video, go to our YouTube page.We also have newsletters: subscribe here!Follow us on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/talkingpointsmemo.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/talkingpointsmemoTwitter: https://twitter.com/tpmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingpointsmemo/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marine veteran Graham Platner will win the Democratic Senate nomination, CNN projects, setting up a showdown against five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins, a race critical to Democrats' chances of flipping four GOP-held seats and winning a majority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmThe results from California are (mostly? almost completely?) in. They are mixed, and extremely consistent with pre-election polling. Naturally, Republicans are subjecting the country to a blizzard of lies. In this episode, Matt and Brian discuss:* The results, and the merits of the California election system, which maximizes ballot access, but at the expense of quick ballot counting.* What should California Democrats, and the national party, do about the scourge of GOP election lies?* Would Democrats really have been better off if they'd managed to lock Steve Hilton out of the governor's race, like they locked Spencer Pratt out of the LA mayor's race?Then, how do you solve a problem like Graham Platner? How do you catch an oyster, and snarf it down? How embellished is his self-depiction as a blue-collar outsider? How consistent is a clear, chronological recitation of his checkered past with his redemption story? Are we even anywhere near the point where it would make sense for Democratic voters in Maine to stay home or vote for Susan Collins, rather than Vote Blue No Matter Who as a harm-reduction strategy? The answer to the last question is “no,” but the answers to the rest are available in full to paid subscribers—just upgrade your subscription and pipe full episodes directly to your favorite podcast app via your own private feed.Further reading:* Matt's 17 thoughts about Graham Platner, from before the latest developments. * Brian argues California Dems should streamline their election process and simultaneously disqualify proven election liars from ballots in the state. * Andrew Weissmann's Liar's Kingdom.* Brian's 2017 piece on the pitfall of embracing “believe all women” as a political standard (tl;dr, some women are committed Trump loyalists with MAGA ethics).

Today's Breitbart News Daily podcast begins with an in-depth and respectful examination by our host, Mike Slater, of the ins and outs of the Karmelo Anthony murder case out of Texas. Stay tuned for more details on this legal proceeding as we get them. Following that opener, Slater speaks with Sean Moran, Breitbart Policy Reporter, about President Donald J. Trump's administration's efforts to combat "surprise medical bills" in this nation. MAGA! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MS-NOW's "Morning Joe" cast floats several wild conspiracy theories about the GOP's moves to secure the upcoming midterms and tips their hand to the public: Democrats need illegals to vote in November, and they worry ICE agents outside polling places will have a chilling effect on that happening. House members and UFO experts implore President Trump to grant immunity to all UFO whistleblowers who signed non-disclosure agreements about alien life and spacecraft that have crashed here on Earth.    

Mea Culpa welcomes back Reed Galen. Co-founder of The Lincoln Project and a veteran public affairs and political commentator with more than 20 years of experience, Reed has been involved in politics, government, and business at the highest levels. Galen has spent more than a decade advising Fortune 50, 100, and 1000 companies in need of high-level counsel in the fields of strategic communications, procurement, and legislation. In addition to his private sector work, Reed has managed several high-profile ballot measure campaigns in California, Texas, and Colorado – Before moving to the private sector, Reed served as Deputy Campaign Manager for John McCain's presidential campaign and Deputy Campaign Manager for Arnold Schwarzenegger's successful 2006 re-election campaign. Galen also worked on both of President George W. Bush's campaigns and served the Bush Administration at both the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security. As founder of the Lincoln Project, Galen has lead the group's vision and created some of its most memorable attacks against Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, and others. He is now focused on not only ridding the nation of Trump but attempting to purge the GOP of its love affair with MAGA ideology. We had the opportunity to speak to him in the midst of these historic indictments.