Podcast appearances and mentions of Nikki Haley

Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 Ken Chesebro concealed secret Twitter account communications from Michigan prosecutors; Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg has asked for a gag order in the upcoming election interference hush money trial of Donald Trump; Russia tied hackers issue a ransom for Fulton County trial documents; GOP Rep Ken Buck has issued a 25th Amendment resolution for President Joe Biden; Fani Willis and Nathan Wade had to change their phone numbers after they were published on social media; a hazmat team is spotted at Don Jr's home after he opened an envelope that contained a white powder; the Koch Network says it will stop funding Nikki Haley's campaign after her South Carolina primary loss; Justice Clarence Thomas has hired a racist law clerk; students at Nex Benedict's school stage a walkout to protest bullying policies. Plus, Allison and Dana deliver your good news. Russia-tied hackers threaten to leak Georgia Trump trial docs if ransom isn't paid: reporthttps://www.rawstory.com/trump-trial-docs Koch network says it will stop funding Nikki Haley's presidential bidhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/koch-network-stop-funding-nikki-haley-americans-for-prosperity-rcna140425 Georgia prosecutors received deluge of harassing calls after cell phone records leaked, sources sayhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/26/politics/georgia-prosecutors-harassing-calls/index.html Exclusive: Key figure in fake electors plot concealed damning posts on secret Twitter account from investigatorshttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/26/politics/kenneth-chesebro-secret-twitter-account-kfile/index.html Clarence Thomas Hires Clerk Who Allegedly Wrote Racist Textshttps://www.thedailybeast.com/clarence-thomas-hires-clerk-crystal-clanton-who-allegedly-wrote-racist-texts Oklahoma students walk out after trans student's death to protest bullying policieshttps://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/nex-benedict-death-protest-bullying-owasso-oklahoma-rcna140501 Letter With White Powder Mailed to Donald Trump Jr.'s Florida Home: Sourceshttps://www.thedailybeast.com/hazmat-teams-spotted-at-don-jrs-florida-home-after-white-powder-discovered Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And Money Ad-free premium feed:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.com Subscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985 From The Good News Clumber Spanielhttps://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/clumber-spaniel Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Switzer interviews Nikki Haley, founder and board member of the Original Six Foundation, which this year is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its flagship initiative, the O6 Afterschool program.

With many seats currently up for grabs in the upcoming Midterms, it's a crucial time for the RNC and the GOP. Nikki Haley was allegedly not offered a role in Trump's administration due to concerns about her attitude. During Trump's first term, CNN experienced a “Trump bump” that boosted its ratings. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews WOR Weeknight host Jimmy Failla. What's the latest discussion surrounding Voter ID requirements at the polls? Did former President Obama use voter fraud tactics to push Obamacare? Jimmy Failla's name appears in the Epstein files, though not for any wrongdoing, while the Clintons' situation is viewed differently. Plus, some Valentine's Day advice for your significant other.

With many seats currently up for grabs in the upcoming Midterms, it's a crucial time for the RNC and the GOP. Nikki Haley was allegedly not offered a role in Trump's administration due to concerns about her attitude. During Trump's first term, CNN experienced a “Trump bump” that boosted its ratings. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews WOR Weeknight host Jimmy Failla. What's the latest discussion surrounding Voter ID requirements at the polls? Did former President Obama use voter fraud tactics to push Obamacare? Jimmy Failla's name appears in the Epstein files, though not for any wrongdoing, while the Clintons' situation is viewed differently. Plus, some Valentine's Day advice for your significant other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With many seats currently up for grabs in the upcoming Midterms, it's a crucial time for the RNC and the GOP. Nikki Haley was allegedly not offered a role in Trump's administration due to concerns about her attitude. During Trump's first term, CNN experienced a “Trump bump” that boosted its ratings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Simone claimed the top spot for midday news talk radio in 2025, as reported by Barrett Media. In the Savannah Guthrie case, authorities are looking at a delivery driver as the possible intended suspect. Border Czar Tom Homan announced that ICE will be pulling out of Minnesota. Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. He explains that the government sector shrinking is actually positive for the overall economy. Ford's CEO released a statement noting that EV sales have significantly underperformed expectations. NFL players are reportedly losing thousands of dollars because of California's Jock Tax. What changes does the Big Beautiful Bill bring when it comes to filing your taxes this year? With many seats currently up for grabs in the upcoming Midterms, it's a crucial time for the RNC and the GOP. Nikki Haley was allegedly not offered a role in Trump's administration due to concerns about her attitude. During Trump's first term, CNN experienced a “Trump bump” that boosted its ratings. Mark interviews WOR Weeknight host Jimmy Failla. What's the latest discussion surrounding Voter ID requirements at the polls? Did former President Obama use voter fraud tactics to push Obamacare? Jimmy Failla's name appears in the Epstein files, though not for any wrongdoing, while the Clintons' situation is viewed differently. Plus, some Valentine's Day advice for your significant other.

Mark Simone claimed the top spot for midday news talk radio in 2025, as reported by Barrett Media. In the Savannah Guthrie case, authorities are looking at a delivery driver as the possible intended suspect. Border Czar Tom Homan announced that ICE will be pulling out of Minnesota. Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. He explains that the government sector shrinking is actually positive for the overall economy. Ford's CEO released a statement noting that EV sales have significantly underperformed expectations. NFL players are reportedly losing thousands of dollars because of California's Jock Tax. What changes does the Big Beautiful Bill bring when it comes to filing your taxes this year? With many seats currently up for grabs in the upcoming Midterms, it's a crucial time for the RNC and the GOP. Nikki Haley was allegedly not offered a role in Trump's administration due to concerns about her attitude. During Trump's first term, CNN experienced a “Trump bump” that boosted its ratings. Mark interviews WOR Weeknight host Jimmy Failla. What's the latest discussion surrounding Voter ID requirements at the polls? Did former President Obama use voter fraud tactics to push Obamacare? Jimmy Failla's name appears in the Epstein files, though not for any wrongdoing, while the Clintons' situation is viewed differently. Plus, some Valentine's Day advice for your significant other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With many seats currently up for grabs in the upcoming Midterms, it's a crucial time for the RNC and the GOP. Nikki Haley was allegedly not offered a role in Trump's administration due to concerns about her attitude. During Trump's first term, CNN experienced a “Trump bump” that boosted its ratings.

As negotiations between the U.S. and Iran enter a critical second week, a substantial U.S. naval buildup in the region has signaled concerns about another potential conflict. Former UN Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley joined Bret on Tuesday to unpack the current state of the negotiations, explaining what these talks mean for both the future of the Iranian people and the legacy of President Trump.  Later, Nikki weighs in on the upcoming midterm elections, delivering a dire warning to Republicans over their lack of economic messaging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSNow was forced to admit it: this was a red-hot jobs report. Despite months of doom and gloom, the latest numbers crushed expectations—130,000 jobs added, unemployment down to 4.3%, wages rising, and private sector growth surging. Watch the awkward reaction as MSNow tries to downplay undeniably strong economic data under President Trump. We break down the media spin, the Nikki Haley pivot, and why this booming economy is bad news for Democrats heading into the midterms. SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ BUY A LARRY MUG: https://store.townhallmedia.com/products/larry-mug Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Thursday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Find LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=poddescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcomBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle over New England in boring Super Bowl, Snoop Dog ruins the Olympics, more Epstein Files, Luigi Mangione's outburst, a Michael Jackson hit piece, Brooklyn Beckham's new nepo-baby, and another ex-Angel speaks out on Corey Feldman. Congrats to the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks. Eli Zaret drops by to recap a pretty boring Big Game, Bad Bunny's Halftime Show vs. Kid Rock's Halftime Show, Donald Trump's thoughts on the game, discuss the SB commercials, Floyd Mayweather's lawsuits, Michigan basketball over OSU, transfer portal chaos, the Detroit Tigers sign Framber Valdez, Tarik Skubal's record-setting arbitration, Reese Olson's latest injury, the Pistons trade for Kevin Huerter, Lindsey Vonn's latest crash at the Winter Olympics, Darron Lee's crimes, James Pearce's crimes, and much more. RIP the lead singer of 3 Doors Down. RIP that guy from Cake. Corey Feldman is being harassed in Rochester, NY. Jim and Them interviewed ex-Angel, Margot Lane. Olympic Coverage: Snoop Dogg is annoying everyone. JD Vance was booed at the Opening Ceremony. Some US Olympians are popping off politically. Mariah Carey lip-sync'd her performance. Epstein Files: More files dropped and Woody Allen is all over them. His wife/daughter penned a letter to Jeffrey Epstein. Steve Bannon praised Epstein in a released interview. Most of the criminal info seems to be redacted. If you're not in the Epstein files… you're a loser. Donald Trump is in those files over and over. Did Trump get a BJ from Madeleine Westerhout and Nikki Haley? Peter Attia has not come off too well. Luigi Mangione had an outburst in court. Mark Anderson tried busting Luigi out of the slammer… with a pizza cutter. Ted Bundy knocked a chick up while on death row. Pretty impressive. Guthrie Kidnapping: Some chud was busted trying to scam the Guthrie family. Savannah Guthrie will pay the $6M ransom. Reddit believes daughter Annie is to blame. How DARE the Arizona Sheriff go to a college basketball game when Nancy Guthrie is missing! The UK is airing a hit piece on Michael Jackson. The Jackson biopic is coming out soon. Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are adopting a baby. Brooklyn had some tattoo work done. DJ Fat Tony is still making the rounds. Amy Schumer defends posting all her thirst traps. Meghan Markle sells the worst products. Cheere Denise is piling on. Markle totally ripped off the ‘As Ever' brand from Princess Diana.AI Piers Morgan slams the fake royal. Meghan can't stop making public appearances. Gisele Bündchen flashed a ring given to her by karate guy. Tom Brady nailed Alix Earle again. Bianca Censori did an interview with Vanity Fair. North West got some new jewelry. Ray J is dying ASAP due to a ‘Black Heart'. He's heading to Haiti for treatment. Jennifer Aniston is living in fear as her stalker hits the streets. Catherine Herridge tried, but couldn't publish dirt on Hunter Biden. The EV challenge has failed for Stellantis, Ford & GM. Chicago's Brandon Johnson vs ICE. Zohran Mamdani is getting crap for taking a criminal's side. Merch can still be purchased. Click here to see what we have to offer for a limited time. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon)

Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician and Democratic candidate challenging Lindsey Graham for U.S. Senate in South Carolina, joins the Chuck ToddCast to discuss why healthcare providers must lead the fight for reform in an era of collapsing trust in federal institutions. Andrews explains that pediatricians should be at the forefront because Medicaid—the largest insurer of children—has been gutted, and doctors are now disputing dangerous government vaccine policies from an administration where medical information can no longer be trusted. She argues the healthcare system is fundamentally broken, rewarding providers for delivering more treatment rather than better outcomes while facing what she describes as a coordinated attack on healthcare. As a physician countering "Dr. Internet" disinformation, Andrews discusses running as a Democrat despite the challenges, emphasizing that Democrats have a severe geographic disconnect with rural voters, particularly rural Black voters in South Carolina for whom nothing has improved. Andrews takes direct aim at Lindsey Graham, calling him a follower rather than a leader who simply follows Trump and supports unconstitutional actions while thinking he's politically invulnerable. She expresses disappointment that Nikki Haley and Nancy Mace couldn't stand up to Trump, noting both have "devolved in recent years." Drawing inspiration from the Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock blueprint for Democrats in the South, Andrews insists that if Democrats win the midterms they must be bold, hold Trump accountable, and not take impeachment off the table. Reflecting on her pandemic experience—a period she believes Americans still don't understand—Andrews criticizes D.C. politicians for being disconnected from the real world and argues that on issues like AI regulation, profits cannot be prioritized over common sense safety solutions. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Dr. Annie Andrews joins the Chuck ToddCast 01:15 When did you first want to enter politics? 03:30 Did you learn about the healthcare business in med school? 06:00 Pediatricians should be leading the way on healthcare reform 06:45 Medicaid is largest insurer of children & has been gutted 07:30 Pediatricians dispute government vaccine policy for kids 09:00 We can’t trust medical info from the federal government 10:00 Has any RFK proclamation or policy actually made sense? 11:15 How do you deal with “Dr. Internet”? 12:15 Doctors need an online presence to counter disinformation 14:00 Why is it more profitable to run a non-profit over for-profit hospital? 14:45 Healthcare system is rewarded for proving more treatment, not better 16:15 We’re seeing a coordinated attack on our healthcare system 17:00 Jaime Harrison’s campaign in SC was a disaster 18:15 Easiest way to run in the south is to erase the D by your name 19:00 Many challenges to running as an independent 20:30 Democrats have a geographic disconnect with rural voters 21:30 Nothing has gotten better for rural black voters in SC 23:30 The pandemic was a huge reason for Harrison’s bad loss 24:15 How do you win over a voter that supported Trump? 25:15 Lindsey Graham is supporting unconstitutional actions 26:00 Graham isn’t a leader, he’s a follower & he follows Trump 27:00 Disappointing Nikki Haley couldn’t stand up to Trump more 29:00 South Carolinians says they want outsiders, then vote for insiders 29:45 Graham thinks he’s politically invulnerable 31:00 People will have their lives negatively impacted by GOP policy 32:15 What do you make of Nancy Mace’s political saliency? 33:15 Nancy Mace has devolved in recent years 34:30 Thoughts on Chuck Schumer as Dem leader in senate? 35:45 Jon Ossoff & Raphael Warnock provide blueprint for Dems in south 37:30 Trump & the administration must be held accountable 38:45 Dems must be bold in their agenda if they win the midterms 39:30 Impeachment shouldn’t be off the table 41:30 Can you be both a fighter and a uniter as a candidate? 42:45 Too many D.C. politicians are disconnected from the real world 44:00 How should congress regulate AI? 45:45 Profits can’t be the priority over common sense safety solutions 46:45 Best TV doctor show that gets it right? E.R. & The Pitt 48:00 Americans don’t understand what hospitals were like during Covid 49:00 What’s your campaigning rhythm as a candidate? 50:15 Clemson or South Carolina?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It feels like Groundhog Day in Washington, but with far higher stakes: Chuck Todd unpacks how the constant churn of déjà vu political scandals has morphed from quirky repetition into full-blown national exhaustion. This episode dives into a rapidly growing blue-wave electorate colliding with what may be the most consequential corruption story of our time—allegations that Trump-era public policy was effectively put up for sale. From a $500 million UAE investment in a Trump-linked company to the approval of advanced AI chip sales, lucrative pardons, and billions in defense contracts tied to the Trump family orbit, Chuck argues this isn’t a one-off scandal but a systemic pattern that dwarfs Watergate. As Congress looks away and enforcement agencies stay silent, the question becomes existential: when foreign money shapes national security decisions, is American policy still being made for the country—or for the first family? Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician and Democratic candidate challenging Lindsey Graham for U.S. Senate in South Carolina, joins the Chuck ToddCast to discuss why healthcare providers must lead the fight for reform in an era of collapsing trust in federal institutions. Andrews explains that pediatricians should be at the forefront because Medicaid—the largest insurer of children—has been gutted, and doctors are now disputing dangerous government vaccine policies from an administration where medical information can no longer be trusted. She argues the healthcare system is fundamentally broken, rewarding providers for delivering more treatment rather than better outcomes while facing what she describes as a coordinated attack on healthcare. As a physician countering "Dr. Internet" disinformation, Andrews discusses running as a Democrat despite the challenges, emphasizing that Democrats have a severe geographic disconnect with rural voters, particularly rural Black voters in South Carolina for whom nothing has improved. Andrews takes direct aim at Lindsey Graham, calling him a follower rather than a leader who simply follows Trump and supports unconstitutional actions while thinking he's politically invulnerable. She expresses disappointment that Nikki Haley and Nancy Mace couldn't stand up to Trump, noting both have "devolved in recent years." Drawing inspiration from the Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock blueprint for Democrats in the South, Andrews insists that if Democrats win the midterms they must be bold, hold Trump accountable, and not take impeachment off the table. Reflecting on her pandemic experience—a period she believes Americans still don't understand—Andrews criticizes D.C. politicians for being disconnected from the real world and argues that on issues like AI regulation, profits cannot be prioritized over common sense safety solutions. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the meeting at Yalta following World War 2 and why the “spheres of influence” world order prioritizes short-term stability over long-term legitimacy. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:00 It feels like “Groundhog Day” in Washington D.C. 03:00 Movie changed meaning from a quirky holiday to exhaustion 04:15 Political headlines just keep repeating themselves 05:00 Huge “blue wave” is building in the electorate 06:30 Trump bribery scandal should be seismic, likely gets ignored again 07:45 At what point does a policy decision become a product for sale? 09:00 Wall Street Journal stories are legally airtight 10:45 Every piece of public policy is for sale under Trump 12:30 UAE exec bought 49% stake in Trump company for $500m 13:15 Steve Witkoff also made millions from the deal 15:30 This scandal makes Watergate look like a third rate burglary 17:00 After deal, government agreed to sell 500k advanced AI chips to UAE 18:30 Whoever controls reserves of World Liberty Financial controls the yields 20:15 Shortly after deal, Trump pardons the co-founder of Binance 21:15 This isn’t an isolated incident, it’s part of a much larger pattern 22:15 Company linked to Donald Trump Jr received billions in defense contracts 23:00 The founders obsessed over corruption and foreign influence 25:00 Is American policy being made for first family, not the country 26:00 Republicans obsessed over Hunter Biden selling paintings 27:15 If AI race is existential, then Trump signed our death warrant for money 28:30 If Congress won’t investigate, FBI should… but they won’t 29:15 Deals like this undermine U.S. sovereignty, everything is for sale 36:15 Dr. Annie Andrews joins the Chuck ToddCast 37:30 When did you first want to enter politics? 39:45 Did you learn about the healthcare business in med school? 42:15 Pediatricians should be leading the way on healthcare reform 43:00 Medicaid is largest insurer of children & has been gutted 43:45 Pediatricians dispute government vaccine policy for kids 45:15 We can’t trust medical info from the federal government 46:15 Has any RFK proclamation or policy actually made sense? 47:30 How do you deal with “Dr. Internet”? 48:30 Doctors need an online presence to counter disinformation 50:15 Why is it more profitable to run a non-profit over for-profit hospital? 51:00 Healthcare system is rewarded for proving more treatment, not better 52:30 We’re seeing a coordinated attack on our healthcare system 53:15 Jaime Harrison’s campaign in SC was a disaster 54:30 Easiest way to run in the south is to erase the D by your name 55:15 Many challenges to running as an independent 56:45 Democrats have a geographic disconnect with rural voters 57:45 Nothing has gotten better for rural black voters in SC 59:45 The pandemic was a huge reason for Harrison’s bad loss 1:00:30 How do you win over a voter that supported Trump? 1:01:30 Lindsey Graham is supporting unconstitutional actions 1:02:15 Graham isn’t a leader, he’s a follower & he follows Trump 1:03:15 Disappointing Nikki Haley couldn’t stand up to Trump more 1:05:15 South Carolinians says they want outsiders, then vote for insiders 1:06:00 Graham thinks he’s politically invulnerable 1:07:15 People will have their lives negatively impacted by GOP policy 1:08:30 What do you make of Nancy Mace’s political saliency? 1:09:30 Nancy Mace has devolved in recent years 1:10:45 Thoughts on Chuck Schumer as Dem leader in senate? 1:12:00 Jon Ossoff & Raphael Warnock provide blueprint for Dems in south 1:13:45 Trump & the administration must be held accountable 1:15:00 Dems must be bold in their agenda if they win the midterms 1:15:45 Impeachment shouldn’t be off the table 1:17:45 Can you be both a fighter and a uniter as a candidate? 1:19:00 Too many D.C. politicians are disconnected from the real world 1:20:15 How should congress regulate AI? 1:22:00 Profits can’t be the priority over common sense safety solutions 1:23:00 Best TV doctor show that gets it right? E.R. & The Pitt 1:24:15 Americans don’t understand what hospitals were like during Covid 1:25:15 What’s your campaigning rhythm as a candidate? 1:26:30 Clemson or South Carolina? 1:27:30 This Trump bribery scandal needs a sharp name for it to stand up 1:28:30 The bribery story is too complex to explain in a few minutes 1:30:00 ToddCast Time Machine – February 4th 1945 1:30:30 Stalin, Roosevelt & Churchill meet in Yalta 1:31:00 Yalta legitimized “spheres of influence” 1:32:00 Why Yalta was a mistake 1:32:45 Eastern Europe traded rule by Nazis to rule by the Soviets 1:33:45 Could Yalta have been avoided? 1:35:15 Roosevelt gambled Stalin could be restrained 1:36:00 Yalta traded long term legitimacy for short term stability 1:37:30 Yalta avoided immediate catastrophe, planted seeds for future tumult 1:40:00 Ask Chuck 1:40:15 Would you consider having Ralph Nader on as a guest? 1:43:30 Any meaningful parallels between Minneapolis and Kent State? 1:46:00 Will there be an election or will Trump declare an emergency to stop it? 1:48:30 Will future president focus more on domestic issues if filibuster is removed? 1:53:00 Is it normal for a president to have so many cognitive exams? 1:56:00 Differences between charter schools and magnet schools? 1:59:00 College basketball thoughtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck digs into the political fallout surrounding Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, and a Trump White House that remains intensely reactive to public opinion. While Noem keeps her job—for now—new polling paints a bleak picture for both her and the administration, with Trump’s economic numbers underwater, disapproval near all-time highs, and even his own base increasingly uneasy with ICE’s aggressive tactics. Chuck unpacks why Noem’s performative politics may make her expendable, why Miller is untouchable as Trump’s “bizarro Dick Cheney,” and how Trump’s inner circle is once again showing signs of instability as voters question whether the president is focused on the issues that actually matter. The conversation then zooms out to a broader diagnosis of America’s democratic dysfunction, drawing on Chuck’s recent campus speech about why this moment feels uniquely unstable. From razor-thin modern elections and the collapse of congressional responsibility to unsettling parallels with 19th-century politics, Chuck argues that the presidency has become overly powerful because Congress has failed to govern. Fixing what’s broken, he warns, won’t come from political elites—it will require engaged citizens, serious institutional reform, and possibly constitutional amendments to rebuild a government voters have been loudly signaling they no longer trust. Then, author and writer for The New Yorker, Jason Zengerle joins the Chuck ToddCast for a deep dive into his book “Hated By All The Right People” about Tucker Carlson’s rise—and why he’s become the clearest avatar for the unraveling of modern American conservatism. The conversation traces how Carlson’s personal history, elite upbringing paired with outsider grievance, and long-running resentments toward figures like Bill Kristol helped shape a worldview centered on anger, masculinity, and cultural backlash. Though he styles himself as anti-establishment, Tucker remains very much a Washington insider, increasingly influential even after leaving Fox News and emerging as the true heir to Rush Limbaugh, with real political impact on figures like J.D. Vance. Chuck and Zengerle also explore how Trump subsumed conservatism, why Tucker may be the figure best positioned to keep Trumpism alive after Trump, and how white male grievance now sits at the core of conservative cultural politics. From the Iraq War’s role in Carlson’s ideological shift to his calculated positioning on Israel, media, and elite power, the episode asks what “real America” conservatism even means anymore—and whether there’s any path back for Never Trumpers, institutional Republicans, or business leaders who’ve bent the knee to a movement that no longer resembles the party they once knew. Finally, Chuck answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and expands on his Hall of Fame rant in light of Bill Belichick not getting in on the first ballot. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 07:00 Kristi Noem still has her job, but Trump is reactive to public opinion 08:15 Noem’s profile feels like someone Trump is willing to dump 09:15 Trump will never fire Stephen Miller 10:00 Miller understands how to work government like a bizarro Dick Cheney 11:30 Does Miller have a conservative vision, or is he just a reactionary? 13:00 Trump may use Kristi Noem as a heat shield 14:00 Noem’s theatrics have created terrible optics 16:15 New Fox News poll has terrible numbers for Trump 18:15 Numbers in the poll could spell doom for Kristi Noem 19:15 Only 61% of Republicans say country is better off today 20:00 Trump’s numbers on the economy are underwater 21:45 Trump’s disapproval near all-time highs 22:45 Voters don’t think Trump is spending enough time on the economy 24:30 Trump’s job rating higher than almost all the individual issues 25:45 59% think ICE has been too aggressive 28:00 Even parts of Trump’s base think ICE has been too aggressive 29:00 Support for abolishing ICE has doubled since 2018 30:00 Trump’s inner circle never stays around for long 31:00 If Fox runs the poll extensively on air, Noem is in trouble 32:45 Chuck’s campus speech on where we are now & how to get out of it 33:45 We may have grown up in a more stable outlier era of American history 35:30 The cold war kept both parties sober & more mainstream 36:45 Six of our 21st century presidential elections decided by 5pts or less 37:15 Politics today is more similar to the 19th century 38:00 We’re too occupied with the presidency due to congress failing 39:00 Congress is more occupied with keeping power than legislating 40:30 We aren’t getting out of this until congress becomes functional 41:00 We will need constitutional amendments to fix the democracy 42:30 The citizens will need to fix this, can’t depend on congress 43:15 Voters gave a primal scream that they wanted a better government 50:30 Jason Zengerle joins the Chuck ToddCast 52:00 Why Tucker Carlson is the avatar for unraveling of conservatism 53:30 Tucker was abandoned by his mother, how did that affect his journey? 54:15 That abandonment shaped his worldview about women 55:30 Tucker’s anger at Bill Kristol is a big part of his evolution 57:30 Kristol has become the stand in for media elites in Tucker’s mind 58:30 Tucker tried to be a younger, cooler version of George Will 59:30 Carlson is very much a DC insider, but portrays himself as outsider 1:01:00 Tucker wasn’t a rich kid, but was raised like one 1:03:00 Tucker & Trump similarly hung with the elite, but felt like outsiders 1:03:45 Tucker trashed Trump in texts while praising him on the air 1:04:30 Tucker was more willing to criticize Trump than other Fox hosts 1:06:00 Tucker wasn’t viewed as a top-tier personality at Fox for years 1:06:45 Fox News is bigger than the on-air personalities 1:07:45 Leaving Fox didn’t diminish Tucker’s standing, more influential now 1:09:30 Tucker is the true heir to Rush Limbaugh 1:10:15 Tucker was influential in getting J.D. Vance elected in Ohio 1:11:15 Vance & Tucker are very ideologically aligned 1:12:30 White male grievance is central to conservative cultural politics 1:14:15 Tucker believes what he says & has a larger project for America 1:15:15 Tucker is more Pat Buchanan than Rush Limbaugh 1:16:00 Iraq war was very influential in changing Tucker’s ideology 1:17:15 Tucker needled Jewish Neocon Republicans by criticizing Israel 1:19:00 Tuckers sees party energy is anti-Israel & getting ahead of it 1:20:45 What is the definition of conservatism in “real America”? 1:21:45 Conservatism has been subsumed by Trump 1:23:00 Will conservatism snap back to its prior form after Trump is gone? 1:25:30 Tucker seems like the figure that could keep Trump’s politics alive 1:27:15 Tucker says he’s not mad at the Murdochs but he is 1:28:30 Tucker didn’t agree to be interviewed for the book, why? 1:31:15 Tucker likes to bash the media, but he’s one of their favorite sources 1:32:30 Tucker left D.C. after protestors showed up to his house 1:33:45 Who are the “camps” that will fight for control after Trump? 1:34:45 Ted Cruz & Rand Paul are the only two non “blood & soil” prominent R’s 1:36:00 Trump is the least “MAGA” person in the MAGA movement 1:37:45 Where do the Nikki Haley, John Kasich type voters go? 1:38:45 Business leaders have bent the knee to Trump 1:39:45 Who in conservative media world was most willing to talk? 1:41:00 Tucker doesn’t spend much time talking to people he disagrees with 1:42:30 Tucker wants to go back to a male & white dominated society 1:43:45 The Never Trumpers won’t be taking back the party 1:45:00 What Jason is working on at The New Yorker 1:48:00 Marco Rubio’s evolution has been fascinating 1:53:00 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with Jason Zengerle 1:53:30 Ask Chuck 1:53:45 Who in real life is Veep’s Mike McClintock based on? 1:56:30 Impact of Native American voters on elections? 1:59:45 What signs will the GOP show if they think they’ll lose the senate? 2:03:00 The viral blue/yellow dress feels like a metaphor for politics 2:05:15 Any connection between income inequality and growing isolationism? 2:11:00 Why is Nathan’s Famous allowed to be bought by a Chinese company? 2:13:30 Hall of Fame rantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and writer for The New Yorker, Jason Zengerle joins the Chuck ToddCast for a deep dive into his book “Hated By All The Right People” about Tucker Carlson’s rise—and why he’s become the clearest avatar for the unraveling of modern American conservatism. The conversation traces how Carlson’s personal history, elite upbringing paired with outsider grievance, and long-running resentments toward figures like Bill Kristol helped shape a worldview centered on anger, masculinity, and cultural backlash. Though he styles himself as anti-establishment, Tucker remains very much a Washington insider, increasingly influential even after leaving Fox News and emerging as the true heir to Rush Limbaugh, with real political impact on figures like J.D. Vance. Chuck and Zengerle also explore how Trump subsumed conservatism, why Tucker may be the figure best positioned to keep Trumpism alive after Trump, and how white male grievance now sits at the core of conservative cultural politics. From the Iraq War’s role in Carlson’s ideological shift to his calculated positioning on Israel, media, and elite power, the episode asks what “real America” conservatism even means anymore—and whether there’s any path back for Never Trumpers, institutional Republicans, or business leaders who’ve bent the knee to a movement that no longer resembles the party they once knew. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Jason Zengerle joins the Chuck ToddCast 01:30 Why Tucker Carlson is the avatar for unraveling of conservatism 03:00 Tucker was abandoned by his mother, how did that affect his journey? 03:45 That abandonment shaped his worldview about women 05:00 Tucker’s anger at Bill Kristol is a big part of his evolution 07:00 Kristol has become the stand in for media elites in Tucker’s mind 08:00 Tucker tried to be a younger, cooler version of George Will 09:00 Carlson is very much a DC insider, but portrays himself as outsider 10:30 Tucker wasn’t a rich kid, but was raised like one 12:30 Tucker & Trump similarly hung with the elite, but felt like outsiders 13:15 Tucker trashed Trump in texts while praising him on the air 14:00 Tucker was more willing to criticize Trump than other Fox hosts 15:30 Tucker wasn’t viewed as a top-tier personality at Fox for years 16:15 Fox News is bigger than the on-air personalities 17:15 Leaving Fox didn’t diminish Tucker’s standing, more influential now 19:00 Tucker is the true heir to Rush Limbaugh 19:45 Tucker was influential in getting J.D. Vance elected in Ohio 20:45 Vance & Tucker are very ideologically aligned 22:00 White male grievance is central to conservative cultural politics 23:45 Tucker believes what he says & has a larger project for America 24:45 Tucker is more Pat Buchanon than Rush Limbaugh 25:30 Iraq war was very influential in changing Tucker’s ideology 26:45 Tucker needled Jewish Neocon Republicans by criticizing Israel 28:30 Tuckers sees party energy is anti-Israel & getting ahead of it 30:15 What is the definition of conservatism in “real America”? 31:15 Conservatism has been subsumed by Trump 32:30 Will conservatism snap back to its prior form after Trump is gone? 35:00 Tucker seems like the figure that could keep Trump’s politics alive 36:45 Tucker says he’s not mad at the Murdochs but he is 38:00 Tucker didn’t agree to be interviewed for the book, why? 40:45 Tucker likes to bash the media, but he’s one of their favorite sources 42:00 Tucker left D.C. after protestors showed up to his house 43:15 Who are the “camps” that will fight for control after Trump? 44:15 Ted Cruz & Rand Paul are the only two non “blood & soil” prominent R’s 45:30 Trump is the least “MAGA” person in the MAGA movement 47:15 Where do the Nikki Haley, John Kasich type voters go? 48:15 Business leaders have bent the knee to Trump 49:15 Who in conservative media world was most willing to talk? 50:30 Tucker doesn’t spend much time talking to people his disagrees with 52:00 Tucker wants to go back to a male & white dominated society 53:15 The Never Trumpers won’t be taking back the party 54:30 What Jason is working on at The New Yorker 57:30 Marco Rubio’s evolution has been fascinatingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 janvier, un an après son retour au pouvoir avec les droits de douane et l'immigration, Donald Trump a fait de la politique étrangère un marqueur de son deuxième mandat. Négociations agressives sur Gaza et l'Ukraine, frappes en Iran, intervention musclée au Venezuela… Douze mois plus tard, comment la diplomatie Trump résonne-t-elle auprès des électeurs républicains ? Tour de table avec Vincent Souriau à Charleston, la capitale de l'État de Virginie-Occidentale. De notre envoyé spécial à Charleston,  Son coup d'éclat, c'est le Venezuela avec l'enlèvement de Nicolas Maduro. Ces électeurs qui ont voté Donald Trump à la présidentielle soutiennent sa décision et reprennent l'argument avancé par la Maison Blanche, celui de la lutte contre le trafic de drogue. « J'aime bien ce qu'il a fait au Venezuela. Je pense que c'est ce qu'on doit faire parfois : montrer les muscles. Ce type faisait entrer de la drogue chez nous et dans d'autres pays. Et quand vous portez atteinte aux intérêts des États-Unis, il faut y aller. On y va », lâche un électeur. « Le Venezuela faisait circuler plein de drogues qui tuaient des Américains. Je pense qu'il a bien fait. On a toujours eu l'audace d'être forts et on a toujours eu cette puissance. Mais ces quatre dernières années, on s'est affaibli à cause d'un dirigeant faible. Aujourd'hui, on a un président fort qui utilise tout le savoir-faire américain, qui valorise notre armée, nos militaires et c'est très bien comme ça », détaille un autre citoyen favorable à la politique de Donald Trump. À lire aussiIntervention américaine au Venezuela: «Une rupture totale avec la promesse de Trump de son premier mandat» « On devrait s'occuper de nos affaires » Beaucoup plus circonspecte, cette électrice républicaine a voté Trump, elle aussi. Mais ce n'était pas son premier choix. Elle a adoré, dit-elle, les deux présidents Bush. En 2024, elle aurait préféré élire Nikki Haley, l'ancienne ambassadrice américaine à l'ONU. Et elle ne comprend pas du tout le positionnement de la Maison Blanche. « Je suis une républicaine convaincue, mais sur le fond, essayer d'acheter d'autres pays ou ce genre de choses, je ne vois pas pourquoi on aurait besoin de ça. Il ne nous appartient pas d'acheter le Groenland. Et le Venezuela, je ne pense pas que ça soit notre place. Les États-Unis devraient rester dans leur couloir. On devrait s'occuper de nos affaires. J'imagine que c'est pour avoir de meilleurs prix sur le pétrole. Mais pourquoi on irait le prendre chez les autres ? Pourquoi on pense qu'on pourrait s'emparer d'un autre pays ? » Attention, prévient quant à lui cet électeur indépendant qui a voté Trump en 2016, mais pas en 2024. À force de provocations, le président américain, dit-il, est en train de provoquer l'isolement des États-Unis. « Au début, je pensais que ce serait un président focalisé sur l'économie qui mettrait sa connaissance du commerce au service des intérêts des États-Unis. Maintenant, je trouve qu'il essaie de contrôler des choses au-delà de ce qui devrait être sa sphère d'influence. Ma plus grande inquiétude, c'est qu'il nous fasse sortir de l'Otan. Un grand pays comme le nôtre doit conserver de bonnes relations avec les membres de l'Otan. » Le seul dénominateur commun chez l'ensemble de nos interlocuteurs : des doutes à propos des manières de Donald Trump à qui ils reprochent de manquer de tact et d'empathie. À lire aussiUn an après la deuxième élection de Donald Trump, la politique étrangère américaine redéfinie

What actually determines whether a healthcare business compounds, or quietly stalls? In this episode of Bright Spots in Healthcare, Eric Glazer sits down with Scott Becker, Founder and Publisher of Becker's Healthcare and host of the Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast, for a candid, experience-driven conversation about building businesses that scale with confidence. Scott has spent decades building, advising, and investing in companies across healthcare, media, law, and private equity. Rather than walking through a framework or checklist, this conversation focuses on the real decisions founders and operators are facing right now, especially in a market defined by long sales cycles, regulated buyers, capital pressure, and increasing scrutiny on value. Using Scott's new book, Building Great Businesses, as a backbone, the discussion explores how leaders can cut through noise and false urgency to focus on what actually matters. In this episode, we cover: The difference between motion and real momentum in healthcare go-to-market Why founders often mistake pilots, logos, or activity for traction What healthcare leaders tend to over-optimize early, and under-invest in What true product-market fit looks like when buyers are risk-averse Why niche focus and reference customers matter more in healthcare than in other sectors How and when outside capital helps—and when it quietly distorts focus Why the right people matter more than the right idea when building enduring businesses This episode is designed for founders, operators, and senior leaders who are already in the arena, and want clearer thinking about the few decisions that truly determine long-term success. About Scott: Scott Becker is a distinguished entrepreneur, investor, and legal professional who has built a remarkable career at the intersection of healthcare, media, and law. As the founder and publisher of Becker's Healthcare, a leading healthcare media company, and a longtime partner at McGuireWoods, a top AmLaw firm, Scott has established himself as an authority in his field. With a mission to provide valuable insights and strategies for entrepreneurs and business leaders, Scott draws upon his extensive experience to help others navigate the complexities of building and scaling successful ventures. His expertise spans across various industries, including healthcare, private equity, and venture capital, where he has made significant investments and contributes as an active investor. Scott is also a prolific author, having written several books, including Health Care Law: A Practical Guide, The Physician's Managed Care Success Manual, The ASC Handbook, and The Entrepreneur's Edge. He hosts two highly ranked podcasts, Becker's Healthcare Podcast and Becker Private Equity and Business Podcast, where he shares his knowledge. He has interviewed prominent figures such as George and Laura Bush, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Nikki Haley, and Michael Strahan via Becker's Healthcare conferences. Scott currently resides in the Chicago suburbs, Palm Beach Gardens, and Deer Valley. When he's not working on his business endeavors, he can be found pursuing his passions for golf, tennis, fitness, skiing, writing, and speaking.   Pre-Order Scott's book, Building Great Businesses: Create Momentum, Overcome Setbacks, and Scale with Confidence - https://a.co/d/3gDAz7B   Notes: Book Recommendations Measure What Matters — John Doerr Profit from the Core: A Return to Growth in Turbulent Times — Chris Zook & James Allen The ONE Thing — Gary Keller 10x Is Easier Than 2x — Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy Who Not How — Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy Unreasonable Hospitality — Will Guidara Podcast Recommendation Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast — hosted by Scott Becker Partner with Bright Spots Ventures: If you are interested in speaking with the Bright Spots Ventures team to brainstorm how we can help you grow your business via content and relationships, email hkrish@brightspotsventures.com. About Bright Spots Ventures: Bright Spots Ventures is a healthcare strategy and engagement company that creates content, communities, and connections to accelerate innovation. We help healthcare leaders discover what's working, and how to scale it. By bringing together health plan, hospital, and solution leaders, we facilitate the exchange of ideas that lead to measurable impact. Through our podcast, executive councils, private events, and go-to-market strategy work, we surface and amplify the "bright spots" in healthcare—proven innovations others can learn from and replicate. At our core, we exist to create trusted relationships that make real progress possible. Visit our website at www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com. Visit our website:  www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com. Follow Bright Spots in Healthcare: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shared-purpose-connect/

What’s Trending: Democrats are now coming after your ammunition, people don't like it when doors fall off of planes and Cliff Mass on whether or not it’ll snow this week -- and where. // Reporters caught laughing about Trump assassination joke would be up in arms if roles were reversed and Nikki Haley makes a good anti-Trump argument. // Huskies run out of gas in the national championship game. 

On this episode of America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, McGraw is joined by former MLB umpire Dave Phillips, who revisits one of baseball's most controversial moments—the legendary pine tar game between the Yankees and Royals—and offers behind-the-scenes insight into how that historic call unfolded. The conversation then shifts gears as Bill Clevlen, founder of billontheroad.com, checks in with the show's travel segment, sharing insights on travel trends and life on the road. Later, John P. Walters, president of the Hudson Institute and former White House drug czar, weighs in on his recent op-ed co-written with Nikki Haley, discussing its implications for national policy and leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BROWN PEOPLE ARE EMBARRASSING US! Zarna Garg & Daughter come out as Trumpers!Akaash Singh is surprised his misogynist racist fans are being mean to his wife!Nikki Haley's son has an insane take!Also...pull ups at the fucking airport?!!?!?

This Day in Legal History: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr's Kid Sworn in as JusticeOn December 8, 1902, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. was sworn in as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, beginning one of the most storied judicial careers in American history. Appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt, Holmes brought not just legal brilliance but a fierce sense of independence to the bench—qualities that would define his nearly 30-year tenure. He would become known as “The Great Dissenter,” not because he loved conflict, but because he saw the Constitution as a living document that demanded humility, skepticism of dogma, and above all, respect for democratic governance.Holmes shaped modern constitutional law, particularly in his groundbreaking First Amendment opinions. In Schenck v. United States (1919), he famously coined the “clear and present danger” test, establishing a foundational limit on government power to suppress speech. Though that decision upheld a conviction, Holmes's dissent later that year in Abrams v. United States marked his turn toward a much broader vision of free expression—one that laid the groundwork for modern civil liberties jurisprudence.A Civil War veteran wounded at Antietam, Holmes served with the Massachusetts Volunteers and carried shrapnel in his body for the rest of his life. His long memory gave him historical depth: legend holds he met both Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy—Lincoln as a young Union officer in Washington, and JFK decades later when the future president visited the aged Holmes on his 90th birthday. While the Lincoln meeting is plausible and widely accepted, the Kennedy encounter is well documented—photos exist of JFK visiting Holmes in 1932, shortly before the justice's death.Holmes's legal philosophy emphasized restraint, often reminding fellow jurists that the Constitution “is made for people of fundamentally differing views.” He resisted turning the judiciary into a super-legislature, warning against confusing personal preference with constitutional mandate. His opinions, dissents, and aphorisms—“taxes are what we pay for civilized society,” among them—still echo in courtrooms and classrooms today.By the time he retired in 1932 at age 90, Holmes had become an icon: not just a jurist, but a symbol of intellectual honesty and constitutional humility. His December 8 appointment wasn't just another judicial swearing-in—it was the beginning of a philosophical legacy that still defines the boundaries of American legal thought.Amit Agarwal, a former clerk to Justices Alito and Kavanaugh, will soon find himself arguing against the very ideology he once clerked under—defending limits on presidential power in a case that could gut a nearly century-old precedent, Humphrey's Executor v. United States (1935). He'll be representing former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, who sued after President Trump gave her the boot, and whose case now tees up a potentially seismic shift in how presidents control independent agencies.At issue is whether the president can remove members of independent commissions—like the FTC—at will, or whether statutory “for cause” protections, created by Congress and upheld since the New Deal, still mean anything. If the Supreme Court overturns Humphrey's Executor, it would blow a hole in the legal framework that has shielded multi-member agencies from raw political interference since Roosevelt tried—and failed—to remake the FTC in his own image.Let's pause here: Humphrey's Executor isn't just some dusty New Deal relic. It drew a sharp line between executive officers who serve the president directly and independent regulators who are supposed to be immune from daily political whims. The Court in 1935 said: no, FDR, you can't just fire an FTC commissioner because he's not singing from your hymnbook. That ruling became the backbone of modern agency independence—from the Fed to the SEC to the NLRB. Without it, the next president could dismiss any regulatory head who doesn't toe the party line. You want crypto rules to mean something? Food safety? Banking supervision? Say goodbye to all that if we pretend these agencies are just White House interns with better titles.But here's where it gets interesting: Agarwal is making the conservative case for restraint. Now working at Protect Democracy, he's arguing that letting presidents fire independent commissioners at will isn't a win for constitutional governance—it's a power grab that warps the original design. He's invoked Burkean conservatism—the idea that practical experience should trump theoretical purity—and warns that blind devotion to the “unitary executive theory” threatens institutional integrity more than it protects separation of powers.And Agarwal isn't alone. A collection of conservative legal scholars, former judges, and ex-White House lawyers—some with deep Federalist Society credentials—have filed briefs supporting his position. Their argument? That Humphrey's Executor is an “originalist” decision, faithful to the Founders' ambivalence about concentrated executive power, especially in domestic administration.Still, let's be honest: the Court is unlikely to be swayed by this internal dissent. The Roberts Court has already chipped away at agency independence in decisions like Seila Law (2020) and Loper Bright (2024), where it let Trump fire the CFPB director and overturned Chevron deference respectively. With a solid conservative majority, and multiple justices openly embracing a muscular vision of presidential control, the writing may already be on the wall.Which is precisely what makes Agarwal's stand so notable. This isn't some progressive legal activist parachuting in from the ACLU (though his wife did work there). This is someone who backed Kavanaugh publicly, donated to Nikki Haley, and spent years rising through the conservative legal pipeline—only to conclude that this version of executive power isn't conservative at all. It's reactionary.So what happens if Humphrey's goes down? Beyond the short-term question of whether Slaughter gets her job back, the bigger issue is how much power presidents will wield over what were supposed to be politically insulated regulatory bodies. Will a ruling in Trump's favor mean future presidents can purge the Fed board? Fire NLRB members mid-term? Flatten the independence of enforcement agencies? The Court may claim it's just restoring “constitutional structure,” but don't be surprised if that structure starts to look a lot like one-man rule.Agarwal, to his credit, is saying: not so fast. Sometimes conserving means preserving. And sometimes defending the Constitution means restraining the people who claim to speak for it the loudest.Ex-Alito, Kavanaugh Clerk Defends Limits on Trump's Firing PowerFight over Trump's power to fire FTC member heads to US Supreme Court | ReutersA federal judge has temporarily barred the Justice Department from using evidence seized from Daniel Richman, a former legal adviser to ex-FBI Director James Comey, in any future attempts to revive criminal charges against Comey. The move comes just weeks after the original case was dismissed due to the lead prosecutor's unlawful appointment.At issue is whether federal prosecutors violated Richman's Fourth Amendment rights by searching his personal computer without a warrant during earlier investigations into media leaks tied to Comey's 2020 congressional testimony. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly sided with Richman—for now—saying he's likely to succeed on the merits and ordering the government to isolate and secure the data until at least December 12.The contested materials had been used to support now-dropped charges that Comey made false statements and obstructed Congress regarding FBI leaks about the Clinton and Trump investigations. But Richman, once a special FBI employee himself, argues the search was illegal and wants the files deleted or returned.The Justice Department, undeterred, is reportedly considering a second indictment of Comey. But between shaky prosecutorial appointments and constitutional challenges like this one, their case is rapidly sliding into legally questionable territory.US federal judge temporarily blocks evidence use in dismissed Comey case | ReutersThe U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a controversial book removal case out of Llano County, Texas, effectively allowing local officials to keep 17 books off public library shelves—titles that deal with race, LGBTQ+ identity, puberty, and even flatulence.The justices let stand a divided 5th Circuit ruling that found no First Amendment violation in the county's decision to pull the books. That decision reversed a lower court order requiring the books be returned and rejected the plaintiffs' argument that library patrons have a constitutional “right to receive information.” The 5th Circuit held that libraries have wide discretion to curate collections, and that removing titles doesn't equate to banning them altogether—people can still buy them online, the court reasoned.The dispute began in 2021 when local officials responded to complaints by residents, ultimately purging books including Maurice Sendak's In the Night Kitchen (due to nude illustrations), as well as works on slavery and gender identity. Opponents of the removal sued, citing free speech violations. But the case now stands as a significant blow to that theory—at least in the 5th Circuit, which covers Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.The Supreme Court's refusal to intervene leaves unresolved a key question: does the First Amendment protect not just the right to speak, but the right to access certain information in public institutions? For now, in parts of the South, the answer appears to be no.US Supreme Court turns away appeal of Texas library book ban | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In this week’s episode, Jennifer welcomes her daughter, Georgia Brucato, a senior at Elon University majoring in Strategic Communications. Georgia joins the show for a thought-provoking discussion as part of her final class project, bringing her perspective as a young woman aiming to enter politics. As the daughter of a single mother, of Syrian descent and Christian background, Georgia offers a compelling intersection of identities navigating today’s political landscape. Jennifer and Georgia explore the unique challenges faced by women, especially women of color and conservative women, in American politics. The conversation takes on controversial and timely topics including stigmas surrounding political alignment, expectations placed on women based on gender, race, and religion, and the backlash conservative women often endure. Jennifer shares personal stories about being labeled for her political beliefs, discusses misconceptions about Republican women, and highlights prominent Republican women of color such as Nikki Haley and Condoleezza Rice. Georgia reflects on her experiences with shame and guilt around her views, the pressures of campus life, and the need for open dialogue and respect across ideologies. The episode emphasizes the importance of allowing diverse identities to define their own political engagement, challenges oversimplification of identity, and calls for mutual respect as foundational to democracy. “The goal should be to allow people, especially women of color, the freedom to shape their political identities. Without being boxed in.” ~Georgia Brucato This week on Political Contessa: Guilt and stigma faced by conservative women, especially on college campuses Intersectional challenges of women of color in conservative politics Personal experiences of being labeled and misunderstood for political beliefs Notable Republican women of color: Nikki Haley, Candace Owens, Susana Martinez, Condoleezza Rice Differences between New England Republicans and national party positions Roles of religion and immigrant heritage in political identity Importance of mutual respect across political, racial, and religious lines Need for open dialogue and the dangers of polarization in American democracy Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you’ve ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you’re ready to enter the political arena. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tucker Carlson has dominated conservative media headlines recently following a deeply controversial interview with Nick Fuentes, a prominent white nationalist and Holocaust denier. This episode on his independent video platform led to extensive backlash throughout the Republican Party and conservative institutions, especially as Fuentes used the platform to discuss antisemitic conspiracy theories. The fallout was immediate: Texas Senator Ted Cruz criticized Carlson's handling of the interview, describing him as complicit in promoting harmful ideologies. Prominent conservative commentator Ben Shapiro also lambasted Carlson, calling him a dishonest interlocutor. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump jumped into the fray, backing Carlson and arguing he should be free to interview whoever he wants, while encouraging the public to make their own judgments about Fuentes and other controversial guests. Trump expressed his continued admiration for Carlson and cited their successful interview which reached hundreds of millions of impressions.Within conservative think tanks, the controversy reached a breaking point at the Heritage Foundation. President Kevin Roberts defended Carlson's right to conduct the interview, calling him “a close friend” and resisting calls for cancellation. Yet, this stance led to internal upheaval, including the resignation of board member Robert George, who said he could not remain unless Roberts publicly retracted his supportive video. Several members of the Heritage Foundation's antisemitism task force also stepped down in protest, spotlighting deep divisions on the right regarding Carlson's influence, racism, and the boundaries of acceptable discourse.Despite these controversies, Carlson's media presence remains formidable and expanding. He's actively raising investor funds—reportedly aiming for hundreds of millions of dollars—with business partner Neil Patel to launch a new media company founded on subscription-based longer-form videos distributed primarily through X, formerly known as Twitter. His short-form video commentary continues to attract millions of viewers, and his enterprise, the Tucker Carlson Network, is drawing significant traffic by blending interviews with cultural and political commentary. Recent episodes have featured discussions with figures such as Andrew Tate, Tim Burchett, and Russell Brand, and his live national media tour has brought Carlson to packed venues, often alongside major right-wing personalities like Vivek Ramaswamy, Tulsi Gabbard, Kid Rock, Alex Jones, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Donald Trump Jr.Carlson's recent programming has delved into subjects like U.S. government transparency, congressional insider trading, UFOs, and the politicization of campus life. His recent sit-down with Nikki Haley's son included pointed questions about America's relationship with Israel, reigniting debates around antisemitism and foreign policy in the conservative movement.In another headline-making moment, Carlson and Steve Bannon called out U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee for meeting with convicted Israel spy Jonathan Pollard—an incident Carlson condemned as “shocking behavior” and which was reportedly hidden from official schedules. The controversy led to further debate, with the White House saying Trump knew nothing about the meeting but still backs Huckabee as ambassador.Carlson is facing notable internal criticism even from within the MAGA coalition itself. This has become increasingly apparent after his exchanges with Laura Loomer, who has accused him of pro-Islamic bias—reflecting sharp divides on issues ranging from religion to foreign policy. Meanwhile, Carlson's rising stature in post-Fox media ventures is drawing comparisons to other major personalities and has placed him at the center of debates about the future of conservative media, especially as his network continues to attract both major audiences and considerable investment. In a particularly impactful development, Carlson is stepping in to headline Turning Point USA's upcoming Indiana University event—a move prompted by the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk—with Megyn Kelly and Glenn Beck joining as guest speakers. This tour is being hailed by organizers as a major moment for campus free speech.While there's ongoing speculation about Carlson's income and net worth, current estimates place him between $30 and $50 million, boosted by family money and the rapid expansion of his digital media footprint. The financial maneuverings behind his new ventures continue to attract scrutiny and discussion in both business and political circles.Listeners, thank you for tuning in to the Tucker Carlson News Tracker podcast. Make sure to subscribe so you stay updated with every development in Carlson's evolving media journey and political impact. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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Ted Cruz keeps screeching about Nick Fuentes and his Nazi followers. But who created them? People like Ted Cruz. Nikki Haley's son Nalin explains. Paid partnerships with: Audien Hearing: Visit https://HearTucker.com or call 1-800-453-2916 to learn more about how Audien can help you or someone you love hear better. Poncho Outdoors: Go to https://PonchoOutdoors.com/Tucker and enter your email for $10 off your first order. Preborn: To donate please dial #250 and say keyword "BABY" or visit https://preborn.com/TUCKER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America at a Crossroads presents:“Courts in the Crosshairs: What's Next for Justice in America”Mark Joseph Stern with Larry Mantle

It's a Matt-jority Report Thursday on the Majority Report. On today's program Matt Lech is in the chair for Emma who normally would be in the chair for Sam. Over 1,000 unionized Starbucks employees are striking today at 65 stores across more than 40 cities. The strike organized by Starbucks Worker's United, is taking place on Red Cup Day, one of the company's busiest sales days of the year. In a pretaped interview, Emma talks to Fabian Holt, author of Organize or Burn and Lawrence Wang organizer for NY Public Power about the DSA's role in the fight for climate survival. In the Fun Half: We are joined by Brandon Sutton and Matt Binder Matt, Matt and Brandon discuss the updates on the Epstein files. Nikki Haley's son, Nalin Haley debuts as a Gen-Z pundit on Fox News discussing why Gen-Z is so conservative. Spoiler alert he blames immigrants and poor people as he barks for his food. Eric Trump goes on Fox Business to boast about the upsides of crypto. "You can transfer $500 million dollars on a Sunday night while having a glass of wine with your wife and virtually no fees!" Palantir CEO Alex Karp says that the Democratic party completely neglects males and that they don't resonate with him as a high testosterone male. In another interview, Alex exhibits his manliness to a female reporter by showing off his sword thrusts. All that and more The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: PROLON: ProlonLife.com/majority Get 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Nutrition Program TUSHY: Get 10% off TUSHY with the code TMR at https://hellotushy.com/TMR SUNSET LAKE:  Head to SunsetLakeCBD.com and use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order  Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com

National security expert Steven A. Cash joins journalist Larry Mantle for a critical conversation about the growing threat of authoritarianism in the United States. Drawing on decades of experience across intelligence, homeland security, diplomacy, and defense, Cash offers a rare insider's view of how democratic institutions are being tested—and what former national security professionals believe must be done to safeguard them.Steven A. Cash is the Executive Director of The Steady State, an advocacy organization composed of former senior national security officials. He most recently served in the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence & Analysis as Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary. Cash previously served as Deputy Chief Intelligence Officer and Acting Executive Director of the Intelligence Enterprise Program Office, overseeing the department-wide intelligence program.Larry Mantle is the longtime host of AirTalk on NPR-member station KPCC (89.3 FM), the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California. Known for his insightful interviews and deep reporting, Mantle is one of the region's most trusted voices in public affairs.This event is part of the America at a Crossroads virtual series, founded by Jews United for Democracy & Justice, bringing leading voices together to address the most urgent issues facing American democracy.

A South Carolina political firestorm takes center stage as Congresswoman Nancy Mace faces explosive allegations from her ex-fiancé — accusations of hacking, blackmail, and revenge gone viral. Tara dives deep into the lawsuit drama, the blurred lines between legal protection and political manipulation, and why South Carolina's political scene continues to shock — even by its own colorful standards. Politics, power, and personal chaos — South Carolina style. Nancy Mace scandal, South Carolina politics, political lawsuits, congressional controversy, media law, defamation, campaign drama, Tara Show, political accountability, legal loopholes In this episode, Tara unpacks the explosive legal feud between Congresswoman Nancy Mace and her ex-fiancé, Patrick Bryant. A new lawsuit accuses Mace of hacking, false accusations, and blackmail tied to multimillion-dollar properties — all while leveraging congressional speech immunity. The discussion explores how politicians weaponize lawsuits and the media, drawing eerie parallels to past South Carolina political scandals, including Nikki Haley's. As the chaos unfolds, Tara and Lee reflect on the Palmetto State's flair for producing headline-grabbing figures, its forgiving voters, and what this latest controversy could mean for Mace's future.

In this episode, we sit down with Russell J. Levenson, Jr. to dig into his latest work, Witness to Belief: Conversations on Faith and Meaning. Together, we explore the heart behind the book, how it came to be, what compelled him to write it, and how his pastoral journey shaped each conversation within.We discuss:The origin of Witness to Belief and what sparked Russ's decision to interview twelve public figures on faith. Over the Mountain Journal+2PublishersWeekly.com+2His approach to these conversations: as a pastor, not merely an interviewer. Over the Mountain JournalHow he selected subjects (from Denzel Washington to Nikki Haley, Jim Nantz to Jane Goodall) and the diversity of spiritual paths represented. Memorable stories from the book: • Denzel Washington asking to begin and end the interview with prayer. • Amy Grant sharing how, after a brain injury, she now sings scripture instead of reciting it. • Brit Hume's reflections on loss and faith, Jim Nantz's journey with his father's Alzheimer's PublishersWeekly.com • Admiral McRaven wrestling with the tension between military duty and Christian moral imperatives.Behind-the-scenes of writing: how Russ prepared, how he built trust, and how he balanced theological depth with accessibility.What it meant to him personally, how these conversations shaped his own faith and pastoral perspective.How readers can approach the book: what to look for, how to engage with the stories, and what impact he hopes it might have.If you've ever wondered how faith lives out in public life, or how deeply personal belief intersects with leadership, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Book Links & ReferencesWitness to Belief: Conversations on Faith and Meaning — Morehouse Publishing page ChurchPublishing.org+1Witness to Belief on Amazon Amazon+1Witness to Belief on Target TargetAnnouncements / profile of the book from Over the Mountain Journal Over the Mountain JournalPublisher's Weekly review of Witness to Belief PublishersWeekly.com

In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined again by Reverend Russell Levenson. Reverend Levenson has been an ordained Episcopal priest for over thirty years. He officiated and preached at the state funeral for President George H.W. Bush and he also officiated and preached at the funeral for First Lady Barbara Bush. His latest book is titled, “Witness to Belief: Conversations on Faith and Meaning” which includes interviews with twelve renowned people of various Christian faiths including, Secretary Condoleezza Rice, Ambassador Nikki Haley, actor Denzel Washington and Dr. Jane Goodall.Support the show

“Personnel is policy” is an old truism in the conservative movement. After President Donald Trump won the 2024 election, one of the big question marks as he headed into his second term was whether or not those tasked with setting up his administration had fully appreciated that time-tested wisdom. In his first term, Trump saw his agenda undermined by deep state and Republican Party apparatchiks alike. That problem most clearly manifested at the top of the administration, with figures such as former National Security Advisor John Bolton, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley playing outsized roles. But the American Right's personnel problem runs far deeper than the Cabinet. At every level, Trump was facing a shortage of staffers who believed in the president's vision and were willing to enact it.  Nick Solheim co-founded American Moment with Saurabh Sharma and Jake Mercier in 2021 to solve this problem beyond just a second Trump term. Solheim, now the organization's CEO, joined “The Signal Sitdown” to take viewers inside the conservative movement's changing personnel pipeline. Keep Up With The Daily Signal   Sign up for our email newsletters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.dailysignal.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     Subscribe to our other shows:    The Tony Kinnett Cast: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL2284199939⁠ The Signal Sitdown: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL2026390376⁠   Problematic Women:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL7765680741⁠   Victor Davis Hanson: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL9809784327⁠     Follow The Daily Signal:    X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=DailySignal⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Truth Social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join hosts Clay Edwards, Shaun Yurtkuran, and Lindsey Beckham for another raw, unfiltered dive into the issues shaping America on Uncensored Live. Streaming live every Sunday through Thursday at 8 PM on our social media channels (Facebook, X, YouTube, and Rumble @SaveJXN or Clay Edwards Show), this nightly show delivers honest conversations without the spin. In Episode 7—our second Monday in a row—we're feeling energized and ready to tackle the tough topics, from border policies to historical close calls and beyond. If you missed our underwhelming performance last night (thanks to a killer headache), we're redeeming ourselves tonight!   We kick off with some behind-the-scenes fun: tech glitches in the studio (why can Lindsey hear Clay loud and clear but not Shaun?), a pitch for a new show name—"Unfiltered" instead of "Uncensored" for a fresh twist—and a shoutout to Clay's merch site where you can snag the OG FAFO shirt for just $15 in 2XL (gray or black available now!).   The heart of the episode is a fiery recap of Shaun and Lindsey's daytime show Crossing the Aisle on WYAB (12-1 PM weekdays), where sparks flew over immigration polling numbers showing only 38% of Americans supporting the current administration's mass immigration policies. We debate Shaun's analogy of the long-time Home Depot worker who's been in the U.S. for 20 years—criminal or not? Clay argues that illegal entry makes one a criminal by definition, while Shaun pushes for nuance, prioritizing dangerous offenders first as per Trump's campaign promises. Lindsey weighs in on pathways to citizenship for non-violent contributors who've paid taxes and built lives here. We explore employer accountability: should businesses face penalties for knowingly hiring undocumented workers via fake IDs or third-party agencies? Google dives reveal civil fines up to $3,000 per employee and potential jail time, plus real-world examples like ICE raids on Mississippi chicken plants. The conversation evolves into cultural insights—praising Hispanic work ethic and community integration while contrasting it with challenges from other groups like Haitians in Miami or Muslims in England, as discussed on Patrick Bet-David's podcast.   We reflect on the one-year anniversary of the Trump assassination attempt in Butler, PA, replaying the chilling audio and appreciating Trump's defiant "fight, fight, fight" moment. What if he'd been killed? We avoided civil unrest, conspiracy-fueled wars among Americans, and a chaotic GOP nomination floor fight (Nikki Haley as frontrunner?). Plus, thoughts on potential deepfakes, Biden conspiracies, and how history might remember this iconic event with statues someday.   Diving deeper, we touch on birth rates (Hispanics lead, potentially shifting demographics post-Roe), language assimilation (learn Spanish to bridge gaps while insisting on English?), and why American Christians are drilled to defend Israel unquestioningly—questioning if it's the same biblical Israel amid modern geopolitics and accusations of genocide in Gaza. We call out biases: criticizing Israel's government isn't antisemitism, just as critiquing Jackson, MS, isn't racism.   Local flavor includes a Hattiesburg attorney arrested for allegedly embezzling $450K from a widow's settlement—his second rodeo after voter fraud charges. We discuss bar association oversight and how some start corrupt young.   Entertainment roundup: Highly recommend Sinners (vampires in 1920s Clarksdale juke joints—think Crossroads meets Dusk Till Dawn); skip the new Gladiator. Excitement for F1 with Brad Pitt, but mixed on Superman and Fantastic Four.   Super chats from fans like Peekaboo, Angela (Mic Magazine), AB, Matthew Gibson, and more—thanks for the support! Catch us tomorrow on WYAB or right here. Subscribe, share, and join the uncensored conversation. What do you think—criminal or contributor? Drop your takes in the comments!  

In the fifth installment of our “What is the Right?” summer series, Peter explores the philosophy of Fusionism. As the name implies, Fusionism melds together different strands of conservatism into a single winning coalition. This is often understood as the three-legged stool of conservatism, bringing together traditionalist conservatives, libertarians, and anti-communists into a coalition that ended the Cold War. But as we will hear, that isn't necessarily the right way to think about it. This episode features two great thinkers in the Fusionist movement, Stephanie Slade and Tim Chapman. Stephanie has established herself as perhaps the foremost thinker about Fusionism today, and is careening toward a deadline on a new book exploring the subject that'll be out next year. She is a Senior Editor with Reason Magazine, as well as a fellow in liberal studies at the Acton Institute. Tim Chapman is President of Advancing American Freedom, a newer group started by Mike Pence. He also co-founded Heritage Action, the activism arm of Heritage Foundation, where he worked closely with Jim DeMint, and also ran Nikki Haley's Stand for America organization.

Karen Bass is the 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles and the first woman and second African American to be elected as the city's chief executive.  Bass previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2022 and in the California State Assembly from 2004 to 2010, serving as speaker during her final Assembly term.Patt Morrison has a share of two Pulitzer Prizes as a longtime Los Angeles Times writer and columnist.  As a public television and radio broadcaster, she has won six Emmys and a dozen Golden Mike awards.  

In this hard-hitting episode of SITREP, CannCon and Alpha Warrior cut through the fog of propaganda to expose the unraveling narrative around Israel, Iran, and the global war machine. The duo dismantles mainstream talking points with a focus on media psyops, deep state manipulation, and the bipartisan warmongers still pushing for endless foreign entanglements. They dive into how Trump is playing a long game against the military-industrial complex, allowing narratives to collapse under their own weight while exposing who is truly America First, and who's bought and paid for. With sharp commentary on Nikki Haley, Ted Cruz, and controlled opposition in Congress, the hosts remind listeners that discernment is key in the age of information warfare. From Starlink to spiritual war, and military tribunals to mind control, CannCon and Alpha don't hold back. Packed with fire, facts, and fearless analysis, this episode is a wake-up call for patriots ready to step out of the matrix and into the fight for truth.

In this episode of Breaking History, Matt Ehret and Ghost dissect the increasingly volatile dynamics surrounding Iran, exposing the historical playbook behind the current war drive. From Netanyahu's hawkish rhetoric to the ideological fingerprints of the Neocon/Zionist machine, the hosts explore how regime change narratives are manufactured and sustained by Western intelligence and media networks. Ehret draws on deep historical parallels, ranging from the Anglo-Venetian manipulation of the Ottoman Empire to 20th-century British intelligence operations, to illustrate how Iran has long been a chess piece in the imperial game. The conversation critiques the bipartisan war apparatus in Washington, calling out figures like Mark Levin and Nikki Haley for parroting anti-Iran propaganda while ignoring the deeper economic, spiritual, and strategic motives at play. As Trump navigates this complex terrain, the hosts argue he's walking a strategic tightrope, appearing to appease hawks while quietly undermining their objectives. With sharp historical insights and unapologetic clarity, Matt and Ghost unpack how false flags, nuclear scare tactics, and media psyops are being deployed to provoke a broader conflict. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the deeper currents beneath today's headlines.

Send us a textMike Nellis is the founder of Authentic, a digital fundraising firm that's raised over $1 billion for it's clients including Kamala Harris, Adam Schiff and numerous Governors, Senators, and high profile organizations. He was also a Senior Advisor to Kamala Harris 2020 presidential campaign, the co-founder of White Dudes for Harris in the 2024 presidential campaign, and an active thinker and leader on how progressive politics has to evolve in a changing world.IN THIS EPISODEGrowing up in a conservative, middle class home in Omaha...Anti-Iraq War protests draw Mike into political activism...Mike's time as an Obama volunteer and fellow in the '07-'08 Iowa Caucus...On the campaign trail from Nebraska to North Carolina to Connecticut and more...Mike's connection to the 2016 Bernie Sanders' campaign...Mike's take on why a full primary would've helped the Kamala Harris' 24 presidential effort...Mike founds Authentic, a firm focused on online fundraising...Mike's time as a Senior Advisor to Kamala Harris 2020 presidential bid...Behind the scenes of designing the Harris' 2020 logo...Mike's recent focus as a General Consultant for campaigns...Why Democrats have become so risk-averse?Mike co-founds the White Dudes for Harris 2024 group...What Democrats must do to better appeal to younger men...The right balance of economics vs culture in Democratic campaigns...Should messaging and governance go big or go small?Where do Democrats need to move to the center?Mike's encouragement for those working in politics to stay healthy...AND...90s pro wrestling, AKAs, Avon, Brene Brown, George W. Bush, Pete Buttigieg, Carter Lake, James Carville, Bob Casey, Shirley Chisolm, Bill Clinton, John Fetterman, Flagrant, Scott Galloway, Jared Golden, Al Gore, Nikki Haley, hollowed-out banks, John Kerry, Larry King, Jane Kleeb, Scott Kleeb, Dan Malloy, Joe Manchin, Elaine Marshall, Ross Morales Rocketto, Morningside University, Elon Musk, music appreciation class, Trevor Noah, Martin O'Malley, Orange Theory, Ben Ostrower, Jordan Peterson, Ro Khanna, Chris Rock, Joe Rogan, Pat Ryan, Adam Schiff, Lis Smith, Tim Tagaris, Andrew Tate, Vampire Weekend, Theo Von, Tim Walz, Paul Wellstone, Wide Eye Creative & more!

Donald Trump has taken the global economy on a dangerous roller coaster, and it's not over yet. Chris Sununu was the Republican Governor of New Hampshire. He was a backer of Nikki Haley but ultimately endorsed Donald Trump. He's just ruled out a Senate run in the state, much to the President's disappointment. He joins the program from New York.   Also on today's show: author Ed Yong; economist Oren Cass; director Gints Zilbalodis  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 878 of The Professional Left Podcast examines how the Republican party built a "democracy-destroying machine" over 50 years, and why attempts by Never Trumpers to reform it from within consistently fail. The hosts analyze a recent Bari Weiss column as a case study of how conservative critics must attack Democrats and marginalized groups to establish credibility with the MAGA base. They discuss recent developments including Trump's attacks on Zelenskyy, Nikki Haley's "evolving" (revolving) stance on Trump, and Kash Patel as FBI director. The episode includes commentary on Senate #FAIL, astronauts pushing back against Elon Musk's claims, and concludes with a brand new "Thursdays with Royko". Note: This podcast contains explicit language and is not safe for work.Support the show

Donald Trump declares himself to be the King of America. 9th Circuit will not allow Donald to end birthright citizenship. DOGE is math challenged. Donald blamed Ukraine for starting the invasion of Ukraine, banned COVID vaccine mandates in public schools, slashed healthcare for 9/11 heroes, and coerced Panama into imprisoning deported migrants. Good news about Mitch McConnell. You Were Warned: Jesse Watters and Nikki Haley. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Hannah Fairlight, Karma and the Killjoys, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's Top News in 10, we cover:    President Trump's approval rating one month after he took office.  Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says he won't seek reelection in 2026.  Former ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has been critical of President Trump in recent years. And today, she did not hold back that criticism. Haley said that when the President criticizes Ukraine, he is giving Puting exactly what he  wants.  Also on today's show:  The Senate confirms Kash Patel to be the next FBI director. The bodies of four slain hostages are returned to Israel.   Links From Today's Show: Keep Up With The Daily Signal Sign up for our email newsletters: https://www.dailysignal.com/email     Subscribe to our other shows:  The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-tony-kinnett-cast  Problematic Women: https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women  The Signal Sitdown: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown    Follow The Daily Signal:  X: https://x.com/DailySignal  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/  Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DailySignal  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheDailySignal    Thanks for making The Daily Signal Podcast your trusted source for the day's top news. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Donny and, the host of MSNBC's "The 11th Hour", Stephanie Ruhle, discuss the current political landscape under Trump 2.0, focusing on the implications of executive orders, the influence of Elon Musk, and the risks to democracy. They analyze the challenges facing the Democratic Party and the communication strategies employed by Trump and his allies. The discussion also touches on the future of the Republican Party and the potential candidates for upcoming elections. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Takeaways America voted for something different and is receiving it. The reliance on executive orders indicates a failure in government functionality. Elon Musk's multiple business interests raise significant conflicts of interest. Democracy is at risk due to the erosion of checks and balances. The Democratic Party currently lacks a cohesive message or strategy. Trump's media strategy effectively connects with the American public. Raging centrists are frustrated and need to engage more in politics. Wes Moore is seen as a promising centrist candidate for the Democrats. Trump's shamelessness and media savvy are key to his political success. Nikki Haley is a potential candidate to watch in the Republican Party. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Trump 2.0 02:57 Executive Orders and Government Functionality 06:01 Elon Musk's Influence and Conflicts of Interest 09:04 Democracy at Risk: Checks and Balances 12:07 The Democratic Party's Current Challenges 15:04 Trump's Communication Strategy and Media Influence 17:58 Future of the Republican Party 20:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with the former South Carolina governor and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley. You'll learn how she approached tenure under President Donald Trump, why her personal experience informed policy, and what it looks like to lead in crisis. Next Steps:

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Today on the Matt Walsh Show, the Kamala Harris campaign is openly encouraging women to lie to their husbands about who they're voting for. That's the entire message of a new ad, narrated by Julia Roberts. And it's perhaps the most vile political ad of all time. Also, Joe Biden calls all Trump supporters "garbage." And then the media sets to work trying to convince us that he didn't say the thing we all heard him say. Plus, Nikki Haley is very upset about the Trump rally at Madison Square Garden. There's too much "masculinity" in the Trump campaign, she says. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/4bEQDy6 Ep.1475 - - - DailyWire+: My hit documentary “Am I Racist?” Is NOW AVAILABLE on DailyWire+! Head to https://amiracist.com to become a member today and use code DEI for 35% off! Make The Daily Wire your hub for election coverage and tune in November 5th for live, real-time poll results and analysis! Join now at https://dailywire.com/subscribe Join The Candle Club! Become a Founding Member for 20% OFF, plus receive an exclusive members box with a limited-edition candle at https://TheCandleClub.com Get your Matt Walsh flannel here: https://bit.ly/3EbNwyj - - - Today's Sponsors: Coign - Learn more about America's first credit card for conservatives at https://coign.com today! PureTalk - Get one year free of DW+ Insider: https://www.PureTalk.com/Walsh - - - Socials:  Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Rv1VeF Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3KZC3oA Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3eBKjiA Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RQp4rs