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It has been a tumultuous week in Virginia's Statewide races. The fallout from the Jay Jones text messages continues to reverberate across the nation now and in the midst of that? The one and only debate between Gubernatorial candidates, Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger.  Spanberger had turned down a CNN-hosted debate saying she wanted “local news media” to moderate the debate. She may rue that decision because after a contetiuous first half of the debate in which the Lieutenant Governor would frequently interrupt filibuster-like answers asking if Spanberger was going to answer the actual question, the moderators began to pick up on that which led to what I think is the “McAuliffe Moment” of the debate You'll hear it in the beginning of this podcast, and I think you will find it interesting that it was prompted by the same tactic Glenn Youngkin used to get Terry to admit what he really thought.  After the debate a Poll was conducted by the Trafalgar Group that shows that incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares is ahead of Jones 48.9%-43.1% and has the two top races ‘statistically tied' (within the margin of error). Spanberger's 12-point lead is now 2.6% with 5.6% still undecided and Delegate Ghazala Hashmi is only ahead of John Reid 46.8% to 45.9%. We caught up with the former Ronald Reagan and George Allen aide on the way to a morning campaign stop to talk about these events. 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

The government shutdown drags on, but the president's pulled off his biggest deal yet. Noah Rothman joins Charlie and Steve to discuss the monumental advancement toward regional stability and the unique talents for these wins by American and Israeli leaders — talents for which they are unlikely to receive due honors. Plus, Hayward and Cooke consider shutdown messaging strategy, mock the MacArthur Foundation for its dimwitted grant giving, and scratch their heads at the fact that the name "Katie Porter" and the word "frontrunner" appear so often in the same sentence. Sound from this week's open: Gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter breaks down in an interview with CBS News's California-based correspondent Julie Watts.- Visit today's sponsor: Go to cozyearth.com/RICOCHET for up to 20% off!

Virginia is just weeks away from electing a new governor, but the government shutdown and a recent text message scandal could reshape the race.

One issue that is bringing together Republicans and Democrats is nuclear power. Michael Pope reports.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:00pm- During last night's gubernatorial debate, Jack Ciattarelli called out Mikie Sherrill for not being transparent about why she wasn't allowed to walk at her Naval Academy graduation ceremony. A montage reveals that she has changed her story about the Naval Academy cheating scandal three or four times since September 26th! 5:15pm- Breaking News: New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted by the Department of Justice for mortgage fraud. 5:30pm- Abbreviated Show: Listen to the Philadelphia Phillies on 1210 WPHT!

Nancy Solomon, host of the “Ask Governor Murphy” monthly call-in show, recaps the final governor's debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. 

On this episode of Fox Across America, guest host Rich Zeoli reacts to some of the explosive moments in the final New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill. New York Republican Congresswoman Claudia Tenney explains how Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his liberal friends are holding the government hostage to try and ram through their progressive agenda. Former GOP National Spokesperson Elizabeth Pipko lauds President Trump for negotiating a peace deal to end the fighting between Israel and Hamas. PLUS, Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future Daniel Turner slams Democrats in Virginia for standing behind attorney general candidate Jay Jones, despite his resurfaced texts in which he fantasized about political violence. [00:00:00] Final New Jersey gubernatorial debate [00:39:17] Rep. Claudia Tenney [00:57:50] Elizabeth Pipko [01:16:20] Trump makes Columbus Day declaration [01:34:40] Daniel Turner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, new numbers are giving insight into the impact of President Trump's immigration agenda. Since taking office, through July Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested more than 3 thousand people in New Jersey.   Plus, final showdown, Gubernatorial candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill clash in their last official debate before the election, we recap what they said on the issues and the jabs at each other's records.   Also, how the verdict in the historic Delbarton sex abuse trial may change the course for similar cases, we hear from a former student survivor.   And, is the federal shutdown affecting your air travel? We look at the impact the government impasse is having on air traffic control, safety and staffing.

Chris Merrill talks!!! Today, it's about the guy who set the Palisades Fire getting caught in Florida. Katie Porter blew her gubernatorial shot thanks to melting down in a CBS interview... Gubernatorial candidate Stephen J. Cloobeck joins Chris to pay his respects to her dead campaign... And how long will this government shutdown last??? It would lovely to have a well-stocked air control tower at Burbank Airport. Just saying... 

The candidates hoping to become Virginia's next governor are set to meet for a high stakes debate Thursday night. Michael Pope has a preview.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- Rosemary Becchi—President & Founder of New Jersey Policy Institute—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) President Sean Spiller spending $40 million on his failed NJ gubernatorial primary campaign where he finished in fifth place! Astoundingly, nearly all of his campaign funds came directly from the teacher's union he heads. Understandably, NJEA teachers are upset—and now they're filing a lawsuit. 6:30pm- In response to the Trump Administration's attempted crackdown on violent crime and illegal immigration in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson outlandishly claimed “the extreme right in this country refuse to accept the results of the Civil War, they have repeatedly called for a rematch. But in the coming weeks, we will use this opportunity to build greater resistance.” Johnson also signed an executive order establishing “ICE-free zones.”

Listen to Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," as Dan breaks down a new poll in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race and breaks some big news about Democrats' surprise leader in that poll. Plus, Scott Walker joins us to discuss all things Wisconsin politics! 

Gubernatorial candidate Angus King III shares why he is pivoting from business to politics in our latest podcast episode. The founder and former president of Peaks Renewables chats with our host Cate Blackford on how he plans to solve some of the biggest problems Mainers are facing today, such as the cost of living, housing… The post Podcast: Angus King III brings a business mindset to the governor's race first appeared on Maine Beacon.

Governor Spencer Cox came to the defense of his former Gubernatorial opponent Phil Lyman. Lyman was targeted by Conservative Influencer Candace Owens in a conspiratorial accusation that he had a hand in the death of Political Influencer and friend of Owens, Charlie Kirk. 

Listen to Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show" as Dan reacts to the news that Tommy Thompson is yet again floating his name as a possible candidate. Plus, a pair of troubling stories of conservative students being singled out at schools in Wisconsin.

In a surprise appearance, political commentator and former Fox News host Steve Hilton stops by the studio to talk about the ongoing government shutdown and his bid for California governor. Hilton shares his take on the dysfunction in Washington, his vision for fixing California, and why he believes now is the time for bold leadership. Oct 2nd 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ | Website | Facebook | Podcast | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political ads are flooding the airwaves now that campaign season is in full swing. And, as Michael Pope tells us, those commercials are funded by a lot of new donors. Here’s the analysis from the Virginia Public Access Project.

Editor-in-Chief Jeff Dufour and Cook Political Report with Amy Walter founder Charlie Cook discuss the latest news on redistricting, the impending government shutdown, and how thermostatic politics could affect the dynamics of the midterm elections. 

Rich Zeoli Fresh From His Appearance On Fox News Joins Us, ANd Dawn And Justin Having A Conversation About Collage And Trying Things Out And What An Amazing Event At Penn State This Weekend

The Blaze's Joe Hanneman, Alliance for Consumers' OH Skinner, Conservative Caucus' Jim Pfaff, Do No Harm's Ian Kingsbury, Senator Ron Johnson, Wisconsin GOP Chair Brian Schimming

In the aftermath of the Trump administration promoting an unfounded connection between Tylenol use by pregnant women and subsequent autism diagnoses in their children, Dr. Kristen Lyall, a researcher at the AJ Drexel Autism Center, shares her expertise on the subject. We also take a closer look at a historic public safety milestone 50 years in the making in Camden, once considered one of the most dangerous cities in the United States. Matt Leon covers these headlines with KYW's news team, while rounding up key takeaways from the latest New Jersey gubernatorial race, news on gun laws and more from the Pennsylvania Legislature, insights on a recent AAA road rage study, and the story of a local girl who received an impressive distinction. 00:00 Intro 02:05 Drexel doctor and autism expert weighs in on Trump administration claims about Tylenol 06:45 Camden eager to build upon massive strides in homicide reduction  11:15 Ciattarelli, Sherrill clash in latest NJ gubernatorial debate 16:15 What happened to PA's state budget talks? 24:52 How to cope with road rage 30:23 Suburban student lands prestigious assignment with Scholastic To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly making false statements to Congress. Mark interviews writer/producer Alan Zweibel. It's the 51st season of Saturday Night Live, with many memories of how the show has evolved. Alan has stories of when he was part of SNL. Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are tied in the polls in the NJ governor's race. Charlie Kirk's organization "Turning Point" has been gaining more popularity since his death. Mark Interviews Fox Business analyst Charlie Gasparino. Charlie breaks down the actions media companies can take if affiliates don't renew contracts of shows which they think could cause a drop in viewership due to political opinions. TV hosts may have to be more careful discussing politics on their shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly making false statements to Congress. Mark interviews writer/producer Alan Zweibel. It's the 51st season of Saturday Night Live, with many memories of how the show has evolved. Alan has stories of when he was part of SNL. Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are tied in the polls in the NJ governor's race. Charlie Kirk's organization "Turning Point" has been gaining more popularity since his death. Mark Interviews Fox Business analyst Charlie Gasparino. Charlie breaks down the actions media companies can take if affiliates don't renew contracts of shows which they think could cause a drop in viewership due to political opinions. TV hosts may have to be more careful discussing politics on their shows.

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, two state Senators here in New Jersey, Republican Jon Bramnick and Democrat Joe Cryan, decided to launch a College Civility Tour in response to recent events of political violence.    Plus, from the latest polls to the top issues, we get you caught up on the latest in the Gubernatorial race.   Also, what are lawmakers in D.C. doing to prevent a possible government shutdown? We hear from U.S. Senator Andy Kim.    And, celebrating one of our own, rocker Jon Bon Jovi is honored for his impact on the arts.

Live, Local, Topical, and Authentic where you provide the balance to our content. Tonight, in Hour 2, Shelley plays parts of an interview he had with Geoff Duncan, Gubernatorial candidate of Georgia, talks a little sport, talks about Tylenol, and much more. Listen LIVE weeknights 7pm-9pm on 95.5 WSB

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- From the White House, President Donald Trump—alongside Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, & NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya—delivered remarks on Autism research which may link between acetaminophen usage during pregnancy to the condition. 5:30pm- Matt Rooney— Founder of SaveJersey.com, State Director of the America First Policy Institute of New Jersey, & host of The Matt Rooney Show on 1210 WPHT (Saturday's 7pm to 10pm)—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap Sunday night's NJ gubernatorial debate between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill. 5:55pm- Tom Azelby hosts the 6pm Hour of The Rich Zeoli Show!

Mark breaks down moments from Charlie Kirk's memorial yesterday in Arizona. Jimmy Kimmel's time slot on ABC has been temporarily replaced with Celebrity Family Feud reruns, and the ratings are surpassing Kimmel's show. Mark interviews Senator Ted Cruz. Ted gives his review of Charlie Kirk's memorial yesterday, which brought most of the country together. He was there in person. Charlie's wife, Erika Kirk, made a powerful speech that touched many attendees at the event. In the upcoming NJ governor's race, Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli squared off in their first debate yesterday. Ciattarelli challenged Sherrill about insider trading she did while she was working in Congress. Mark interviews New York Post columnist Steve Cuozzo. Major companies are buying office space in NYC. Many banks feel confident in lending money to businesses that want to invest in NYC real estate, due to more pedestrian traffic.

Mark breaks down moments from Charlie Kirk's memorial yesterday in Arizona. Jimmy Kimmel's time slot on ABC has been temporarily replaced with Celebrity Family Feud reruns, and the ratings are surpassing Kimmel's show. Mark interviews Senator Ted Cruz. Ted gives his review of Charlie Kirk's memorial yesterday, which brought most of the country together. He was there in person. Charlie's wife, Erika Kirk, made a powerful speech that touched many attendees at the event. In the upcoming NJ governor's race, Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli squared off in their first debate yesterday. Ciattarelli challenged Sherrill about insider trading she did while she was working in Congress. Mark interviews New York Post columnist Steve Cuozzo. Major companies are buying office space in NYC. Many banks feel confident in lending money to businesses that want to invest in NYC real estate, due to more pedestrian traffic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM hour, Andrew Langer & Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST: JOE DIGENOVA (Legal Analyst & Former U.S. Attorney, District of Columbia) on Newsom vs ICE, National Guard, & Trump's NYT Lawsuit WJLA: Abigail Spanberger Avoids Question on Transgender Bathrooms, Locker Rooms and Sports NBC NEWS: Trump Looms Over New Jersey's Race for Governor as Candidates Clash in Their First Debate Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, September 22, 2025 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gubernatorial candidates Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill largely wrangled over affordability issues in front of a raucous crowd. Meanwhile, a committee rejected a proposal to build a casino right next to the United Nations.

Today, we take you inside the first New Jersey gubernatorial debate, a fall equinox celebration in the Forbes Garden, and the abrupt cancellation of a Heritage Foundation lecture on campus. 

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. As a continuation of “Closer Look’s” series for National Suicide Awareness Month, host Rose Scott talks with Frances Cloud, a licensed clinical social worker and the director of counseling services at Spelman College. Cloud discusses Spelman’s mental health resources and efforts to spread awareness about suicide prevention. Plus, it's becoming a crowded field as more candidates are entering Georgia's 2026 gubernatorial race. Some of the Democrats and Republicans vying for Georgia’s top seat were on the frontlines of the 2020 presidential election. For a roundtable about the latest political news, Rose talks with Devin Barrington-Ward, the managing director of the Black Futurists Group, GSU politics and policy professor Tammy Greer and Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst Fred Hicks. They discuss campaign strategies, funding, free speech, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From The Paper, City Desk ABQ, and several other online periodicals across the State, Pat Davis comes in to discuss news/politics on a City and State level with TJ. Some of the topics he talks about are the Mayoral race, the Gubernatorial race, and homeless issues. All on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Senator Alex Padilla this week left open the possibility of a run for California governor during an interview at POLITICO's “The California Agenda: Sacramento Summit." Plus, a new poll shows former Rep. Katie Porter leading the race. Marisa and Guy are joined by Politico California Editorial Director Chris Cadelago to discuss the state of the 2026 governor's race and the latest news about current Governor Gavin Newsom.  Check out Political Breakdown's weekly newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan gets a call from Congressman and Gubernatorial hopeful John Rose and then Chris Hand joins for the Chris Cross Hand Off | aired Monday August 25th, 2025 on Nashville Morning News with Dan Mandis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- Last year, New York Judge Arthur F. Engoron found that Donald Trump inflated the value of assets controlled by the Trump Organization in past financial statements. With no jury, Judge Engoron unilaterally chose to fine Trump $500 million and barred him from conducting business in New York for three years. Notably, in 2018, while campaigning to become New York Attorney General, Letitia James vowed to “sue” Trump and routinely spoke of how she would like to see him imprisoned—providing evidence to the defense's legal argument that this civil suit is entirely political. Trump's legal team appealed the decision—and now, a New York Appeals Court has thrown out the half-billion-dollar judgement. In his opinion, Justice Peter Moulton wrote: “While harm certainly occurred, it was not the cataclysmic harm that can justify a nearly half billion-dollar award to the State.” 3:30pm- Jack Ciattarelli—Republican candidate for Governor of New Jersey and a former New Jersey State Representative—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his tireless efforts to defeat Democrat Mikie Sherrill in November's election. Ciattarelli reacts to a new Eagleton Center for Public Interest/ Rutgers University poll which shows he trails Sherrill by 9-points (their poll last month had Ciattarelli down 20-points). He notes that the poll undercounted male voters and Republicans—which means this race is a coin toss. Plus, energy prices in NJ are skyrocketing and Sherrill's policies are the reason why. 3:50pm- Matt is nearly “concussed” by a falling studio microphone. Rich expresses very little interest in Matt's wellbeing—and is more concerned with the fact that he used the term “concussed.”

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Live, Local, Topical, and Authentic where you provide the balance to our content. Tonight, in Hour 1, Shelley talks in person with former DeKalb County CEO, and Gubernatorial candidate for Georgia Michael Thurmond, and much more. Listen LIVE weeknights 7pm-9pm on 95.5 WSB

Plus: Albemarle County's General Registrar resigns; VMI has a new superintendent; Virginia's State Board of Health on transgender athletics policies; and other stories.

This transcript features a discussion on several political topics, starting with a recent meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The hosts describe the meeting as a significant event and a "defeat of the deep state," claiming it served to exonerate Russia from the "fake" cyber hacking allegations that they say were actually perpetrated by Hillary Clinton's campaign. They argue that these false claims were used as a pretext to impose economic sanctions that destroyed Russia's economy. The episode then shifts to an interview with South Carolina gubernatorial candidate Alan Wilson. Wilson discusses his plan to achieve a zero-percent state income tax by capping government spending to the rate of population plus inflation. He also addresses the power of the governor's office, expressing his intent to use the "bully pulpit" to push for his agenda. The interview concludes with Wilson's strong support for deploying the National Guard to assist federal agents like ICE in enforcing immigration laws, stating that all states must "own the problem" of illegal immigration.

The 2026 gubernatorial election is 16 months away, yet Republican hopeful Bobby Charles has already managed to break through the mostly routine campaign rollouts by the rest of the ever-growing field of candidates.

This Day in Maine for Thursday, August 14th, 2025.

James T. interviews Kari Lake about the scandal at ASU, PBS, and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. Emails show collusion favoring Hobbs during the last Gubernatorial election in Arizona.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan joins Michael Smerconish to discuss his surprising 2026 run for Michigan governor—as an independent. Duggan talks about Detroit's remarkable comeback, why he's breaking from the Democratic Party, and how he plans to disrupt the political status quo. Can he really win without a party? This conversation might change your mind. Original air date 5 August 2025.

In February, SC US Representative, Nancy Mace gave a 53 minute speech on the House floor that accused four men of terrible crimes against women. All the men of denied the accusations and none have been charged with the crimes. Mace accused SC AG and Gubernatorial candidate, Alan Wilson, of not doing his job to protect women from men like those she accused. The U.S. Constitution has some legal protection from anything they say on the floor. However; questions remain if those same protections can be used if the accusations are made on social media or elsewhere outside the floor. Fallout From Mace's speech causing lawsuits to mount. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices