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Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. Gov. Hochul Hopes to Delay Implementing Climate Law (First) | The Growth of DHS Detention Camps (Starts at :40) | Opera and Democracy (Starts at 1:15) If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.   Image: An original poster for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera, The Marriage of Figaro (not stated, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump administration is pressed on its claim of Iran's “imminent threat.” Also, Jeffrey Epstein's attorney faces the House Oversight Committee. Plus, James Comey is subpoenaed in a Trump Justice Department probe. And Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins the Illinois Democratic Senate primary. Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Rep. Ro Khanna, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton join Lawrence O'Donnell. 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.

California is a state that God clearly favored. It has towering mountains, endless ocean coastlines, fertile valleys that feed half the country, tech trillions pouring out of Silicon Valley, Hollywood glamor that still captivates the world, and some of the richest farmland anywhere on earth. This place could literally print money if it wanted to. Instead, it has become the world's most expensive homeless encampment that increasingly resembles a third world country with better Instagram filters. In California, local officials poured $37 billion into the largest open-air drug market in America, built the most expensive train set that never left the toy store, turned the fifth-largest economy in the world into a foreign oil–dependent, price-gouged, blackout-prone laughingstock, and lit the state on fire, quite literally. Yet, if you only listened to Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Sacramento Democrats over the past decade, you'd believe it's all Donald Trump's fault, argues Drew Allen on this special video commentary.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 20, 2026- Assemblymember Jen Lunsford, a Rochester-area Democrat, shares concerns with statutory changes proposed in Gov. Kathy Hochul's plans to lower car insurance rates.

Thursday, March 19th, 2026 Today, multiple NATO allies refuse Trump's demands to secure the Strait of Hormuz; Temu Himmler Gregory Bovino is set to retire this month; the Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in the Haitian Temporary Protected Status case; Florida sheriffs rebel against Trump and Desantis' mass deportation agendas; a Georgia federal judge says mediation over the FBI raid of Fulton County election offices has been unsuccessful; a federal judge has struck down RFK Jr's vaccination policies; and Allison delivers your Good News. Dana is out and about. Thank You, IQBAR Text DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. →We are ending the $3 Daily Beans only subscription effective March 30th. If you are subscribed at $3 before March 30th, you can keep your $3 subscription for as long as you like without any changes. Guest: Daria DawsonAmericaVotes.org StoriesIran, Russia and Mr. Trump | Opinion | WSJ Trump muses over ‘taking Cuba' as island's power grid collapses after weeks of US oil blockade | CNN Idaho House passes criminal transgender bathroom ban in business, government buildings Military report says 'one in a million' live fire malfunction rained shrapnel on California highway Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Democratic Senate primary in IllinoisGood Trouble Virginia is in early voting to counteract the nonsense Republicans are pulling to redistrict mid cycle. Please tell my fellow Virginians to be sure to spread the word that we need to vote YES, and vote early!  VOTE YES on “Virginia Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment (April 2026) “ Contacting U.S. Senators | Senate.gov →NoKings March 28th →2026 Primary Election Calendar: All the Dates Ahead of Midterms →Public Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal →Standwithminnesota.com →Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible →Defund ICE | 5Calls →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU →ICE List  →iceout.org →2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning   Good NewsMilitary Families Speak Out www.virginiansforfairelections.com MAGAcademy Awards →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Join Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Live at the University of Pennsylvania's Carey Law School, Sarah and David are joined by Third Circuit Judge Stephanos Bibas to break down the Supreme Court's temporary protected status cases. They also debate whether a federal "defender general" would level the playing field and play a round of Marvel "What if?" with landmark Supreme Court moments. Order Sarah's book here. The Agenda:–We await Gov. Chris Christie's return–TPS Cases: Cert Before Judgment for Haiti and Syria Nationals–Defender General: A New Office for Federal Public Defenders–Black Robe Syndrome–What If? Supreme Court alternative universes Show Notes:–"The Defender General" by Daniel Epps and William Ortman Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of our articles, members-only newsletters, and bonus podcast episodes—click here. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could California Governor Gavin Newsom's 2028 presidential bid be upended by his wife's uncovered radical attack on Christians? In an interview, Jennifer Siebel Newsom blamed Evangelicals and conservatives for holding back social progress. The Sekulow team discusses the national reaction to Jennifer Newsom's shocking comments, Gov. Newsom's attempt to steal Calvary Chapel's tithes and offerings, the possible candidates for the 2028 Democrat and Republican primaries, the Trump Administration's efforts to defend religious liberty, the ACLJ's battle against Gov. Newsom at the U.S. Supreme Court – and much more.

The Croissanterie, a popular restaurant in Little Rock, ordered Gov. Sarah Sanders to leave after servers - including at least one gay server felt threatened and triggered. The owner posted a message saying it was important to look after their staff - so that’s why the Arkansas governor got the boot. What say you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 19, 2026- We assess plans to reduce energy prices and Gov. Kathy Hochul's campaign to roll back New York's green energy goals with Marie French, energy and environment reporter for Politico New York.

With negotiations on New York State's annual $250 billion budget in the final home stretch, we spoke with Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest, a socialist from Brooklyn. Topics discussed included the fight to get Gov. Kathy Hochul to agree to tax hikes for the rich, how the state will make up for federal cuts to Medicaid funding and the governor's push to roll back historic climate mandates that were passed in 2019.

With negotiations on New York State's annual $250 billion budget in the final home stretch, we spoke with Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest, a socialist from Brooklyn. Topics discussed included the fight to get Gov. Kathy Hochul to agree to tax hikes for the rich, how the state will make up for federal cuts to Medicaid funding and the governor's push to roll back historic climate mandates that were passed in 2019. Former Andrew Cuomo staffer and urban planner Lindsey Boylan set in motion the events that led to her boss's resignation as governor in 2021 when she became the first of 13 women to accuse Cuomo of sexual harassment. In last year's mayoral race, Boylan continued to speak out against Cuomo while many Democrats rallied to his side thinking he was certain to be the next mayor. Now, she is running for an open City Council seat on Manhattan's West Side in a special election that will be held on April 28. As the weather gets nicer, New Yorkers are looking for things to do outside of their apartments that have doubled as caves these past couple of months. For our final segment, Ernasto Gomez and Eli Smith of Jalopy Theater joined us live in the studio to talk about the The 9th Annual Brooklyn Jug & String Band Rendezvous that is being held this Friday and Saturday at the Jalopy Theater in Brooklyn. They also played a couple of their favorite jug and string songs. The two-day festival will include eight jug and string bands taking a deep dive into 20th-century North American jug and string band music.

Gov. Josh Green discusses the aftermath of the storm and whether liquefied natural gas should power Oʻahu's grid; Noelani Kalipi with the U.S. Department of Defense's Hawaii Coordination Cell walks through the process of how military leases are being renegotiated

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) joins Meet the Press NOW after winning her Senate primary on Tuesday. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testifies on Capitol Hill for the first time since the start of war with Iran. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, is questioned by senators before a vote on his nomination later this month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gov. Houchal is panicking as New York is now seeing the effects of driving people out of the state of New York with they're taxes. Then, Howie goes over the effects that have happened since state have introduced the income taxes.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Grace and Taylor continue talking about Markwayne Mullin's and Rand Paul's spicy exchange during today's hearing. Then, a few years ago, Gov. Hochul told Republicans to leave the state. Now she's asking them to come back to fund the state's programs.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

President Donald Trump says US allies should take over policing the Strait of Hormuz, as US and Israeli forces continue strikes in the region. The Illinois Democratic primary results are inand Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's make history. CNN's tracker shows where airport wait times are the longest. The US Postal Service is running low on cash – we explain what that could mean for your mail. Plus, why NASA astronauts are out on a special mission in space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legal online sports betting in Wisconsin would have to go through in-state tribal computer servers, under a bi-partisan bill given final okay by the state legislature Tuesday. Chuck Quirmbach reports. Supporters and critics of online sports betting acknowledge it frequently occurs in Wisconsin. Gamblers go through commercial companies like Draft Kings, but the Wisconsin Constitution says most legal betting can only occur on sovereign tribal properties here, regulated by state-tribal gaming compacts. The just-passed bill by the legislature attempts to reinforce that online sports bets in the state must go through the 11 federally recognized tribes in Wisconsin. Shannon Holsey is President of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians. She says the new legislation is good public policy. “It provides clarity, respect to tribal sovereignty, and it strengthens Wisconsin’s long-standing state and tribal partnership. Especially for our tribe and all tribes. It really creates opportunity, while allowing us to grow responsibly, securely and on our own terms.” Holsey says any additional revenue for the Stockbridge-Munsee would go toward funding things like tribal housing, health care and public safety. Remarks opposing the Wisconsin sports betting bill center on what critics like State Sen. Steve Nass (R-WI) say is the possibility of more people becoming addicted to gambling. “Making gambling easier and more accessible online will only accelerate these harms-family breakdown, lost productivity, addiction treatment.” But other supporters of the sports betting bill say more ways to prevent problem gambling could now be negotiated with the tribes. Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI) still has to sign the legislation and the federal government has to approve amended gaming compacts. Pete Kaiser leaving Unalakleet checkpoint. (Courtesy Iditarod Insider) Jessie Holmes was the first musher to reach the end of the 1000-mile trail from Anchorage to Nome, winning his second consecutive Iditarod. KNBA’s Rhonda McBride reports. Four of the race's Indigenous mushers were still out on the trail Wednesday morning. Pete Kaiser (Yup'ik) from Bethel and Ryan Redington (Iñupiat) were finishing up their mandatory eight-hour rest in White Mountain, one of the last two checkpoints in the race. Both former champions were hoping for a repeat, b But Kaiser says his team contracted stomach virus on the trail, so he rested them more to give them time to recover. Kaiser told the Iditarod Insider this changed his focus. “I've been kind of reminiscing and soaking in the sights more than ever, trying to be in the moment more than stressing out about placement and different things like that. So of course it would be fun to be further up, but that's not always in the cards. I've had a good trip.” Kaiser's team is positioned to finish in the top ten. He says the cold dry snow on the Bering Sea Coast was one of the biggest challenges, because it sticks to the sled runners. Redington, who is not far behind Kaiser, told the Iditarod Insider this last stretch of the trail also tested his team. “Hopefully we get a little less wind. If it is windy, I'm going to take a lot more rest.” Ryan Redington talks about the strong Bering Sea winds are slowing his team down. (Courtesy Iditarod Insider) There were also three rookie Indigenous mushers in the race. Jesse Terry, an Anishinaabe from Ontario, is in 16th place and Kevin Hansen, an Iñupiaq from Kotzebue, is in 21st place. Jody Potts-Joseph, a Hän Gwich'in from Eagle Village, who had to contend with bison on the trail, pulled out of the race after her team came down with kennel cough. She said she had to put her team first. Iditarod Trail officials praised her handling of the dogs. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – States, philanthropy help keep tribal clean energy projects going

This week, Candi is joined by Dr. Todd Gathje, Vice-President of Government Relations a the Family Foundation. Learn more about important legislation heading to Gov. Spanberger's desk. Plus, a major update on a crack down from the Albemarle School Board on a local Turning Point USA chapter--who's trying to silence free speech?Form more information on our Pastor Packets or to register for the March for Life on April 22nd, please visit: https://www.familyfoundation.org/

(Mar 18, 2026) Thousands of people are expected at the Cross-Country World Cup finals in Lake Placid this weekend; snowmaking is trying to catch up. Gov. Hochul's budget proposes several cuts to programs that help people with disabilities live more independent lives. We preview a series of concerts at the Crary Mills Community Center in St. Lawrence County.

States are struggling to make up for revenue gaps in the wake of federal cuts and President Donald Trump's tax-and-spending law. In Washington state, lawmakers have answered the challenge with a novel tax on millionaires. The legislature recently sent a bill (S.B. 6346) to Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) that would create the state's first income tax. If Ferguson signs it, which he is expected to do, individuals and households in Washington making more than $1 million a year will be subject to a 9.9% income tax. But things won't change in Washington right away. The tax will likely be challenged both in court and at the ballot box, where 10 previous attempts at an income tax have failed. Proponents of the bill say the measure helps correct the state's regressive tax structure that is heavily reliant on sales tax, while opponents say the tax will make the state less competitive. On this episode of Talking Tax, Correspondent Casey Murray discusses the politics and long path ahead for the tax. Do you have feedback on this episode of Talking Tax? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

Brian breaks down a massive shift in the conflict with Iran as top leader Ali Larijani is confirmed dead. We explore the intelligence behind the joint US-Israeli strike and ask: is the Cuban regime finally about to collapse?  [00:00:00] Trey Yingst   [00:18:27] Allen West   [00:36:51] Lt. Gov. Jay Collins   [00:55:14] Francois Poirier   [01:13:38] Sen. Shelley Moore Capito   [01:32:02] Kennedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gov. Hochul has recently made it clear that she intends to try to postpone the implementation of New York's 2019 climate law, that required cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, reports on why she is doing this, and just how mad it's making environmental groups and others who supported the law. Photo: Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a press briefing at office on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, on air quality affecting all counties of the state because of wildfires in Canada. (Photo by Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)

A confidential FBI alert about a possible, unverified Iranian drone attack on California quickly faded after officials downplayed it. But the episode exposed far greater risks from embedded terrorists shielded by Gov. Gavin Newsom's sanctuary policies, lax border enforcement and reflexive anti-Trump posturing—threats that recent incidents and historical precedents show are already here and growing. The real danger is not from some far-off drone. It is from adversaries already here, protected by sanctuary policies and years of weak borders. California's own history is a warning: 2015, San Bernardino: Fourteen people were murdered by a radicalized immigrant couple inspired by Islamist extremism. 2001, San Diego: 9/11 hijackers Nawaf al-Hazmi and Khalid al-Mihdhar lived openly in the Golden State for months, receiving guidance at local mosques and planning their attack right under authorities' noses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 legislative session has wrapped up in the Virginia, but not before Democrats sent more than a dozen gun control bills to Gov. Abigail Spanberger for her approval. NRA ILA Executive Director John Commerford joins Cam to discuss the damage done and what gun owners need to do now.

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The Agency Brief Agency Update THE HOOK (COLD OPEN) “Gary Plauché didn't ‘take the law into his own hands'—he just put justice on a faster timeline.” THE INTEL (THE STORY) The Play-by-Play The Grooming (1983): Jeff Doucet, local karate instructor, manipulates the Plauché family in Baton Rouge. Classic predator playbook: isolation and trust-building. The Kidnapping (Feb 1984): Doucet abducts 11-year-old Jody, fleeing to California. Repeatedly rapes and abuses the boy in an Anaheim motel. The Rescue: Doucet allows Jody to call his mother; FBI tracks the call. Doucet arrested, Jody saved. The Ambush (March 16, 1984): Doucet extradited to Baton Rouge Metro Airport. News crews tipped off for the “perp walk.” Gary Plauché waits by the payphones in a baseball cap and sunglasses. The Shot: As Doucet passes, live on WBRZ-TV, Gary turns. One shot from a .38 snub-nose into Doucet's head. “Why, Jeff?” The Verdict: Zero prison time. 7-year suspended sentence, 5 years probation, 300 hours community service. The judge and DA knew no jury in Louisiana would convict a father for killing his son's rapist. The Reality Check (Hidden Incentives) Fear of Jury Nullification: The state cut a plea deal because they were terrified of a “Not Guilty” verdict setting a legal precedent for vigilance. Institutional CYA: The police failed to protect the kid, then paraded the predator like a celebrity. They needed the case to go away quietly to cover their own incompetence. The “Unwritten Law”: Backroom signaling acknowledged that while the law says “murder,” the community standard says “justice.” The plea deal was the system bowing to the reality that some people just need killing. THE 2A ANGLE (LEGAL & IMPACT) The Threat: Modern Disarmament Red Flag Laws: In 2025, a father in Gary's emotional state would be “Red Flagged” and stripped of his rights before he could protect his family. “Mental Health” Trap: The state uses righteous anger as proof of “instability.” If you are angry your kid was hurt, you are now a “prohibited person.” Bruen Test: Text, History, Tradition Text: The 2A protects “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms.” It doesn't cite an exception for “angry dads.” History & Tradition: The U.S. has a long tradition of “defense of habitation” and defense of kin. While vigilante execution isn't protected, the right to carry for family defense is absolute. Analysis: Anti-gunners use Plauché as an “outlier” to justify broad restrictions. Under Bruen, you cannot restrict the rights of the law-abiding majority because one dad settled a score. Regulatory Creep: Backdoor Control Soli-Geography: Taking the “sensitive place” logic of an airport and expanding it to everywhere emotions run high (schools, parks, sidewalks). The Narrative War: Media uses this clip to argue that gun owners are “ticking time bombs,” ignoring that Gary was calm, precise, and harmed no one else. THE TALKING POINTS (ON-AIR READY) “The system calls it vigilantism. I call it parenting. Gary Plauché did what the courts were too weak to do.” “Gun control saves pedophiles. Disarming law-abiding fathers only makes the world safer for monsters like Jeff Doucet.” “In 1984, a judge understood that a father's love doesn't wait for an appeals court. Today, that same dad gets Red Flagged.” “Using Gary Plauché to argue against the Second Amendment is like banning seatbelts because someone used a car to leave a crime scene.” “Gary proved that sometimes the state is too slow, too soft, and too stupid to handle the monsters. That's why we carry.” The Alley Going Ballistic Virginia S.B. 749: Senator Cites Handgun Attacks to Justify Assault Weapons Ban Virginia Senator Saddam Salim (D) sponsored S.B. 749, an assault weapons ban targeting AR-15s and semiautomatic rifles, which passed Democrat-controlled legislature on March 9, 2026, effective July 1, 2026. Salim justified the ban by referencing handgun attacks, including the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting and 2019 Virginia Beach shooting. The bill includes a grandfather clause for pre-effective date possession but prohibits sales, transfers, and new purchases. The Gist: Virginians statewide; applies to possession, sale, and transfer of AR-15s and semiautomatic rifles. Impact: Passed by Virginia Democrat lawmakers on March 9, 2026; effective July 1, 2026; grandfather clause allows retention if possessed prior but bans sale, transfer, or new purchases. Bottom Line: Senator Saddam Salim cited handgun attacks (Virginia Tech 2007, Virginia Beach 2019) to justify banning AR-15s and semiautomatic rifles via S.B. 749.0 Washington HB 2521 & HB 5974: Background Check Fee Hike and Sheriff Silencing Bills Washington Democrats passed House Bill 2521, allowing the State Patrol to raise background check fees for firearm transactions from $18 potentially to $35 to cover costs, and House Bill 5974, empowering a state board to remove elected sheriffs refusing to enforce gun laws. Both bills advanced through the Democrat-controlled 2026 legislative session and await Gov. Bob Ferguson's expected signature. HB 2521 takes effect May 1, 2027, if signed, amid opposition citing constitutional violations. The Gist: Washington state: HB 2521 affects gun owners undergoing background checks for firearm transactions; HB 5974 targets elected county sheriffs, particularly those opposing gun control enforcement. Impact: HB 2521 grants WSP authority to hike fees as a ‘blank check,' viewed as a poll tax impairing constitutional right to bear arms (Article 1, Section 24); HB 5974 enables state board removal of non-compliant sheriffs, backed by Alliance for Gun Responsibility but opposed by sheriffs and 86% in a KOMO poll. Bottom Line: Both bills passed legislature and sent to Gov. Ferguson for signature (expected); imposes higher costs on gun transactions and risks state override of elected sheriffs on gun law enforcement. Old Dominion University Terror Attack (Virginia) Exposes Myth of Gun Tracing A terror attack at Old Dominion University in Virginia involved a stolen Glock 44 pistol used by Jalloh, a prohibited felon, highlighting the ineffectiveness of firearms tracing systems. The gun's chain of custody was broken by theft, and its partially obliterated serial number rendered tracing futile; investigators identified the seller via phone records instead. The article argues that national tracing and registration efforts are obsolete, costly, and rarely solve crimes, citing examples like Canada's handgun registry. The Gist: Old Dominion University (Norfolk, Virginia); Newport News, Virginia (gun theft); United States broadly (hundreds of millions of firearms over 10 years old or stolen are untraceable). Impact: Firearms tracing fails due to stolen guns breaking custody chains, obliterated serial numbers, and old firearms; registration systems like Canada's handgun registry (since 1934) solved no crimes by 1995; promotes electronic surveillance over ineffective gun control measures. Bottom Line: Firearms tracing and registration systems are obsolete, cost-ineffective myths that do not solve violent crimes, as proven by the Old Dominion case where phone records, not tracing, identified the gun seller.

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is widely considered a potential contender for the 2028 presidential race. Scott and Marisa sit down with him to discuss his new memoir, “Where We Keep the Light: Stories from a Life of Service.”They talk to Gov. Shapiro about being a Jewish politician in a moment where faith is dividing Americans, at a time of rising antisemitism and deep divisions over the escalating conflicts in the Middle East. They also dig into his upbringing and how it guided him from a pre-med student to a career in politics.Check out Political Breakdown's weekly newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, March 17, include: state leaders give major wildfire updates as hundreds of fire departments battle blazes across western Nebraska, agriculture leaders estimate thousands of cattle may be impacted by burned pastureland, Gov. Jim Pillen signs order to speed delivery of ag supplies to affected farms and ranches, meteorologists say colder weather helped slow fires but gusty winds could test containment, Nebraska men's basketball earn No. 4 seed in NCAA tournament and open play Thursday, Husker women also make field and face Richmond in play-in game, O'Neill is Irish capital of Nebraska and is also creating economic development name.

Michael Sol Warren, New Jersey reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, talks about Gov. Mikie Sherrill's first budget plan, which she says will address property taxes and school funding, as well as the proposed cut to the Stay NJ tax relief program, which aimed to keep seniors from leaving the state.   Photo: New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill gives the Budget Address in the Assembly Chambers of the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Office of Governor / Rich Hundley III)

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is floating an extreme new proposal to change the state's estate tax — a move that would hurt middle-class New Yorkers and their loved ones. The socialist mayor wants to drastically slash the estate tax exemption threshold from the $7 million limit to just $750,000, a drop of more than 90%. Also the co-founder of Uber is the latest billionaire to leave California to escape Gov. Gavin Newsom's wealth tax. 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

March 16, 2026- Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with efforts to develop new nuclear power projects, but what will that rollout look like and how long could it take? We try to answer these questions with the help of Ekin Senlet and Paul Powers, who are part of the nuclear team formed by Barclay Damon.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham sits down with Host Nash Jones to take stock of her final regular legislative session. Nash asks the governor about the newly established universal child care system created during the session, and how the program can help families. Then, the two discuss the session's "rocket docket," a bundle of bills that sped their way through the early days at the Roundhouse. Later, Lujan Grisham talks to Nash about two signature pieces of legislation that died before reaching her desk: a gun control bill and a bill that would have cemented her climate goals in law.Podcast Host: Lou DiVizioNMiF Show Host: Nash JonesGuest: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D)

Labor groups continue to push back again Gov. Newsom's return-to-office policy and we'll hear why. New book details the history of organic farm in Capay Valley. Finally, the 'Mother of Civil Rights in California' comes to life on stage this week.

Gov. Gavin Newsom last week announced the latest allocation of more than $1 billion for mental health treatment projects and shelter beds.The funding comes through Proposition 1. Passed in 2024, the measure created a $6.4 billion bond to remake California's behavioral health system and expand the availability of treatment beds statewide.A CalMatters report, however, found that none of the programs expected in 2025 under that measure have opened yet.On Midday Edition Monday, we hear about that and about some of the San Diego projects expanding mental health and substance abuse care through Prop. 1.Guest:Marisa Kendall, homelessness reporter, CalMatters

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As the U.S.-led strikes on Iran enter their third week, we're getting a clearer picture of the human cost of this war; MS NOW's Ines De La Cuetara reports on Israeli strikes triggering a humanitarian crisis in Lebanon; Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton discusses her bid for the U.S. Senate; author George M. Johnson returns to the “Velshi Banned Book Club” to discuss their upcoming memoir, “And If I Die Before I Wake” 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.

President Donald Trump joins Brian Kilmeade to discuss the recent wave of terrorist attacks in the U.S., his strategy for neutralizing Iran's missile and drone capabilities, and the path forward for the Save America Act.  PLUS: The President weighs in on the Texas primaries, Gov. Gavin Newsom and on the reports he buys shoes for his cabinet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each house in the New York State legislature released its budget proposal, and both called for raising taxes on wealthy New Yorkers. Jimmy Vielkind, New York State Issues reporter for WNYC, reports on how that will affect negotiations, since Governor Hochul is firmly against a tax hike, and other issues in the assembly's and senate's proposals. Photo: Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, left, and Speaker Carl Heastie, center, meet with Gov. Kathy Hochul, right, following a presentation of Gov. Hochul's executive budget proposal on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y. (Will Waldron/Albany Times Union via Getty Images).

Gov. Maura Healey has unveiled a new portal to report ICE and any alleged misconduct. This comes after the Globe reported that ICE detained a 14 year old girl who was with two suspected gang members in the country illegally.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Former Army Green Beret and Florida Lt. Gov.  Jay Collins joins us to react to the leftist outrage over the Pete Hegseth “Surf and Turf” saga, how Americans should prepare for potential sleeper cells in our country, and property taxes. Stephen Yates from Heritage joins us to break down China's response to the Iran strikes, the shift in global politics, when will the strikes end and much more.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…PreBornhttps://Preborn.com/DANABe there for her and save a life for just $28. Visit the site or call #250 and say BABY.Noble Goldhttps://NobleGoldInvestments.com/DanaDownload Noble Gold Investments' free Wealth Protection Kit and get informed.American Financinghttps://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Dana or call 866-885-1332See how much you could be saving now with American Financing and get out from under that high-interest debt today. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well-qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1332 for details about credit costs and terms, or visit www.AmericanFinancing.net/DanaAsk Chapter #250 Chapter can help you take control of your Medicare. Dial #250 and say “Medicare Plan” to get your options reviewed. Fast Growing Treeshttps://FastGrowingTrees.com/DanaGet huge spring deals with Fast Growing Trees, save up to 50% off selects plus an extra 20% off your first order. Use code DANA at checkout!Relief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.com OR CALL 1-800-4-RELIEFTry Relief Factor's 3-week Quickstart for just $19.95—tell them Dana sent you and see if you can be next to control your pain!Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/DANA or call 972-PATRIOTSwitch to Patriot Mobile in minutes—keep your number and phone or upgrade, then take a stand today with promo code DANA for a free month of service!Humannhttps://HumanN.comGet simple, delicious wellness support when you pick up Humann's Turmeric Chews at Sam's Club next time you're there and see why they're such a fan favorite!Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/DanaMake 2026 the year you protect your family with solid options—Get the Byrna today.Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore InfoWebsite

Washington state lawmakers concluded the 60-day short legislative session in Olympia yesterday. One of the closely watched bills they passed imposes a state income tax of 9.9% on households earning more than $1 million annually. The so-called millionaires’ tax garnered a record-breaking 25-hour debate on the House floor. Gov. Bob Ferguson is expected to sign the legislation which would not go into effect until 2028.    Scott Greenstone, a politics reporter at our partner station KUOW and co-host of the “Sound Politics” podcast, joins us to discuss the bill and other key developments in the session.   PROMO: 3/13 Washington lawmakers concluded the 60-day short legislative session yesterday, including a highly debated income tax on millionaires passed after a record-breaking 25-hour debate. We’ll hear from a reporter with our partner station, KUOW, with more.

Vice President JD Vance responds to reports he was 'skeptical' and 'opposed' to the U.S. and Israeli combat operation against Iran; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a Pentagon news conference touts what he says has been great success in the war thus far, taunts the Iran leadership for hiding underground, says of the closed Strait of Hormuz to oil shipments by Iran, “We have been dealing with it, and don't need to worry about it", and mourns the deaths of six U.S. servicemembers in an airplane accident over Iraq, which  the military says was an accident and not from hostile or friendly fire; Germany's Chancellor opposes the U.S. suspending of sanctions against Russia so more Russian oil can enter the world market and lower energy prices; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) calls Thursday's attack on a synagogue in her state an act of "antisemitism" and "hate, plain and simple"; Federal judge blocks Justice Department subpoenas in the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell criminal investigation, writing there is a mountain of evidence the subpoenas were designed to get Powell to vote to lower interest rates or resign; British House of Lords abolishes the 700-year-old practice of some members getting their seats based upon their parents, known as hereditary peers. We will talk about it with C-SPAN's Westminster Correspondent Peter Knowles. (49) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The war on Iran opened up yet another opportunity for Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump to play the blame game — this time, over the soaring cost of gasoline in California and across the country. Scott, Marisa and Guy break down how the debate is playing out politically and what's driving the state's rising fuel costs. They also discuss Proposition 1, Newsom's sweeping behavioral health initiative aimed at addressing homelessness and mental illness. Nearly two years after voters narrowly approved the measure, critics say progress toward opening new treatment beds has been slow. Check out Political Breakdown's weekly newsletter, Political Breakdown's weekly newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 13, 2026- We sit down with Zoe Jacobs, who is tasked with leading Gov. Kathy Hochul's effort to cut red tape in state government. The campaign is currently soliciting input from the public.

Stop me if you've heard this one before: one of Gov. Healey's beloved illegal aliens has been arrested.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

-Gov. Chris Christie says Kmele has no excuse-Getting drunk with Colbert-No drugs, ever-RFK Jr.'s drug use-The only things Trump believes in-something is a little off about John Kasich-Olivia Nuzzi is a Freak, Crumb Cake edition-Michael Barbaro tried to take the Gov down with food-Bon Jovi, Bruce, and New Jersey loyalty tests-The Little Marco Florsheim Fib-The ultimate Kushner lore, aka The Prostitute, the Motel, and the Alarm Clock-Profiles in cowardice, Republican edition-The biggest threat to Democracy according to Chris Christie-The case for letting Republicans lose badly-Why Democrats keep blowing it-Debate prep with Trump and being with him when the Access Hollywood tape dropped-This is what Hillary should have said -Chris Christie insists Bruce Springsteen likes him now-That Obama Sandy cold embrace-Bill Clinton will hold your hand, stroke your wife's elbow, and you'll fucking like it-W, Barbara, and elite family-level savageryPrefer to watch & chat live with other members of the Fifdom? This episode premieres over on our YouTube channel at 12PM EST.The Fifth Column (A Podcast) is a reader & viewer supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Follow The Fifth ColumnYouTube: @wethefifthInstagram: @we.the.fifthX: @wethefifthTikTok: @wethefifthFacebook: @thefifthcolumn This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe

-Rob opens the hour blasting a government funding fight that leaves TSA lines stretching for hours at major airports, suggesting the shutdown drama proves Washington can't run an airport line, let alone a country. -Chuck Schumer sparks outrage by warning that immigration enforcement could remove millions from voter rolls—prompting Rob to translate the moment as: “Wait… did he just say the quiet part out loud?” -Newsmax hotline guest Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R-GA) joins the show to discuss his Trump-endorsed run for Georgia governor, slam “never-Trump” Republicans, and promise tax cuts that could make the Peach State even more attractive to migrants fleeing blue states. Today's podcast is sponsored by : GHOSTBED : I used to think a mattress was just furniture, until I got my GhostBed! GhostBed is offering my audience their lowest prices of the season, plus an extra 10% off. Go to http://GhostBed.com/CARSON and use promo code CARSON QUINCE CLOTHING - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince.  Go to http://Quince.com/NEWSMAX for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During this final week before Primary Day in Illinois, the Democratic candidates are making their final pitches to voters for who is best to replace veteran U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. Polls show Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in the lead. In The Loop checks in with the frontrunners on the campaign trail. You can find our interviews with Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton if you scroll through our feed. Today, we sit down with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

When asked about the gas tax Gov. Healey starts to pivot and blame President Trump for the high costs. Then, Brian Shortsleeve joins the show to discuss his call to suspend the gas tax.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

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