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Live August 20, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 140)Econ War; N.Korea; Ukraine; Army; DataCenters; Interest; Buy Elections; Rogan; AI | Yaron Brook ShowIs North Korea's economy booming because communism finally works — or because it's selling dead soldiers to Putin by the truckload, and Washington is too busy gutting its own Navy and juicing the AI boom to notice the world is quietly rearranging itself around America?North Korea's economy is booming — and it has nothing to do with communism working. It's an arms factory for a dying Russian war machine, and Yaron Brook breaks down exactly how that racket works, why it collapses the day the Ukraine war ends, and why nobody in Washington is paying attention.That's just the opening. Today Yaron rips into the Treasury's dangerous game of swapping long-term debt for short-term debt to dodge high interest rates, explains why ripping the guts out of America's military readiness is a five-alarm strategic error, and calls out the billionaire-bashing "buy an election" narrative for the lie it is. Plus: the data center backlash that's really a war on prosperity, whether AI is capitalism's greatest proof of concept or its next moral panic, and a hard look at the ideas floating around in Rogan-world.If you think economics, war, and technology are separate conversations, this episode will change your mind. Reason. Individual rights. Capitalism. No exceptions.
This week’s episode features Jennifer Degani, Tania Gutting, and Pam Kiper. They’ll read two stories about frequent home-leavings, and one story about one big move after a long time in the same place. "Leaving Home Stories,” is a special summer series in which writers from The Habit Membership read personal narratives on the theme of leaving home, literally or metaphorically, temporarily or permanently. Sponsored by The Habit Membership for Writers.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The prosecution called a total of 10 witnesses to the stand on Thursday, but the day began with an emotional gut punch as the state medical examiner went over the autopsy of 8 month old Callan. Jurors had to view the autopsy photo which prompted tears and tissues among the jury and audible sobbing from Lindsay Clancy. The prosecution then had a series of witnesses take the stand from the family pediatrician, daycare workers, and friends of the couple testify that Lindsay was tired, but a good and loving mom. Lindsay’s ex father-in-law and grandfather to the children testified that the Clancy’s were an “all American family” and he never was concerned that Lindsay could harm herself or the kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The prosecution called a total of 10 witnesses to the stand on Thursday, but the day began with an emotional gut punch as the state medical examiner went over the autopsy of 8 month old Callan. Jurors had to view the autopsy photo which prompted tears and tissues among the jury and audible sobbing from Lindsay Clancy. The prosecution then had a series of witnesses take the stand from the family pediatrician, daycare workers, and friends of the couple testify that Lindsay was tired, but a good and loving mom. Lindsay’s ex father-in-law and grandfather to the children testified that the Clancy’s were an “all American family” and he never was concerned that Lindsay could harm herself or the kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The prosecution called a total of 10 witnesses to the stand on Thursday, but the day began with an emotional gut punch as the state medical examiner went over the autopsy of 8 month old Callan. Jurors had to view the autopsy photo which prompted tears and tissues among the jury and audible sobbing from Lindsay Clancy. The prosecution then had a series of witnesses take the stand from the family pediatrician, daycare workers, and friends of the couple testify that Lindsay was tired, but a good and loving mom. Lindsay’s ex father-in-law and grandfather to the children testified that the Clancy’s were an “all American family” and he never was concerned that Lindsay could harm herself or the kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The prosecution called a total of 10 witnesses to the stand on Thursday, but the day began with an emotional gut punch as the state medical examiner went over the autopsy of 8 month old Callan. Jurors had to view the autopsy photo which prompted tears and tissues among the jury and audible sobbing from Lindsay Clancy. The prosecution then had a series of witnesses take the stand from the family pediatrician, daycare workers, and friends of the couple testify that Lindsay was tired, but a good and loving mom. Lindsay’s ex father-in-law and grandfather to the children testified that the Clancy’s were an “all American family” and he never was concerned that Lindsay could harm herself or the kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us Fan MailBeing able to gut through pain can look like strength—until it becomes the reason you stay in a bad situation longer than you should. Matt talks about hitting a wall during a difficult medication taper, changing the plan, and still feeling like a failure for not pushing through.Matt and Steve look at how that same stubbornness shows up in health, work, and addiction. They talk about mistaking willpower for recovery, waiting until the pain becomes unbearable before asking for help, and why admitting that something isn't working isn't the same as quitting. Sometimes strength is recognizing when you've had enough and choosing a healthier solution.Support the show
The ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy finished an emotional 2 days on the stand where he recounted finding Lindsay badly injured after a suicide attempt and then, while on a 9-1-1 call, found his three young children strangled to death. The jury saw the exercise bands Lindsay Clancy used to kill her children and then heard the disturbing, 7 minute 9-1-1 call from Patrick Clancy. It was so emotional, the judge had to speak to jurors and then called for a brief recess. When Patrick was cross examined by the defense, despite the horror of finding his children, he told jurors that Lindsay was a good and loving mom even as she mentally deteriorated, suffering from postpartum illness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy finished an emotional 2 days on the stand where he recounted finding Lindsay badly injured after a suicide attempt and then, while on a 9-1-1 call, found his three young children strangled to death. The jury saw the exercise bands Lindsay Clancy used to kill her children and then heard the disturbing, 7 minute 9-1-1 call from Patrick Clancy. It was so emotional, the judge had to speak to jurors and then called for a brief recess. When Patrick was cross examined by the defense, despite the horror of finding his children, he told jurors that Lindsay was a good and loving mom even as she mentally deteriorated, suffering from postpartum illness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy finished an emotional 2 days on the stand where he recounted finding Lindsay badly injured after a suicide attempt and then, while on a 9-1-1 call, found his three young children strangled to death. The jury saw the exercise bands Lindsay Clancy used to kill her children and then heard the disturbing, 7 minute 9-1-1 call from Patrick Clancy. It was so emotional, the judge had to speak to jurors and then called for a brief recess. When Patrick was cross examined by the defense, despite the horror of finding his children, he told jurors that Lindsay was a good and loving mom even as she mentally deteriorated, suffering from postpartum illness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy finished an emotional 2 days on the stand where he recounted finding Lindsay badly injured after a suicide attempt and then, while on a 9-1-1 call, found his three young children strangled to death. The jury saw the exercise bands Lindsay Clancy used to kill her children and then heard the disturbing, 7 minute 9-1-1 call from Patrick Clancy. It was so emotional, the judge had to speak to jurors and then called for a brief recess. When Patrick was cross examined by the defense, despite the horror of finding his children, he told jurors that Lindsay was a good and loving mom even as she mentally deteriorated, suffering from postpartum illness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Max and 99 are back for another round of Omnibus. They hit headlines on the Trump administration restricting visas for foreign journalists, tribes suing to block the gutting of the Endangered Species Act, SpaceX’s massive share unlock, and a defense of reading books in an era of mass literary abandonment. Then they tackle listener emails on coordinating progressive media against AIPAC, whether MMT is 1920s Germany, and some episode clarifications. Chapters Intro: 00:00:18 Headlines: 00:15:14 Emails: 00:44:38 Beyond the Bullshit: 00:59:42 Memberships: 01:16:15 Outro: 01:17:08 Resources The New York Times: The Maduro Case May Be About to Take a Hairpin Turn Politico: Taylor Farms still tied to cyclospora outbreak despite ‘false positive,’ FDA says Mother Jones: Tribes and Environmental Groups Sue to Block Trump’s Gutting of the Endangered Species Act Reporters without Borders: US imposes sweeping visa restrictions on foreign journalists, hindering global coverage of American affairs TIME: In Defense of Reading Books Bloomberg: SpaceX’s Great Unlocking Begins With $116 Billion Share Release Book Love David Peter Stroh: Systems Thinking For Social Change: A Practical Guide to Solving Complex Problems, Avoiding Unintended Consequences, and Achieving Lasting Results Marie Arana: Bolivar: American Liberator UNFTR Resources Video: Trump Is a Useful Idiot for the People Behind the Scenes -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibilitySupport the show: https://www.unftr.com/membershipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Jaja and Shannon are going over the biggest news from Playstation and Xbox this week. Why did Sony not alert their business partners to the fact that they are moving away from physical discs? And Asha Sharma has seemingly nuked Xbox down to the studs. How will the company bounce back? Catch full episodes of the Blerds and Nerds podcast on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice. Follow Us! https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw Email us: Blerdsnerds@gmail.com Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3
America's youth are leaning toward radical politics, but the real culprit isn't what you think—it's crony capitalism!
Heritage Foundation Executive VP Derek Morgan joins Marc Cox to break down the Supreme Court decision that could reshape American government for a generation — and almost nobody is covering it. The overturning of Humphrey's Executor ends 90 years of congressional protection for the unelected bureaucrats embedded in federal agencies, and Derek has the receipts: over 90% of USAID employees donated to Democrats, and 75% of high-earning DC government workers told Rasmussen they would flat-out disobey a lawful presidential order they disagreed with. That is the deep state — and this ruling gives Trump the legal authority to start cleaning it out. Derek and Marc also tear into the birthright citizenship ruling, with Derek citing Justice Alito's extraordinary rebuke that the court has made one of the most serious mistakes in its history, and calling Justice Thomas's 93-page dissent — written in chapters — a monument to principled originalism. On court packing, Derek calls it a naked power grab. On John Roberts, he says the Chief Justice is too worried about what the DC cocktail circuit thinks. And on whether Trump could swap Roberts for Alito as Chief Justice — turns out he can't, but Marc Cox says maybe it's worth testing the waters anyway. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #DerekMorgan #HeritageFoundation #HumphreysExecutor #DeepState #SCOTUS #TrumpWins #FireAtWill #JusticeAlito #JusticeThomas #BirthrightCitizenship #14thAmendment #CourtPacking #JohnRoberts #TemporaryProtectiveStatus #DailySignal #ConservativeMissouri #StLouis #OriginalistJudges #DrainTheSwamp
This week we cover rumors about XBOX studio closures, rumors about Playstation layoffs, possible EA layoffs and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel
On the day of Donald Trump's inauguration—January 20, 2025—the heads of many of Silicon Valley's most powerful tech firms sat in the rows just behind Trump. It was a sign of Trump's deep ties to the industry and to these powerful individuals who are transforming how we communicate, and not for the better. In this episode, Michael Fox visits Silicon Valley to try to understand the stranglehold that tech has over our media and our airwaves. Hosts Michael Fox and Marc Steiner dig into the ways media consolidation, social media, and AI are strangling our free speech, even as they claim to be liberating it—and us—with incredible insight from professors Todd Wolfson, Mary Anne Franks, Fara Dabhoiwala, Ramesh Srinivasan, and Jeff Cohen, the founder of the organization Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, FAIR.The Battle for Free Speech is a production of The Real News Network.Hosted by Michael Fox and Marc Steiner. Theme music by Michael Fox, Jordan Klein and Daniel Nuñez. Other music from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Production and Sound Design by Michael Fox and Stephen Frank. Editorial support by Kayla Rivara and Heather Gies. Research by Ben Schweiger.Guests: Todd WolfsonMary Anne FranksFara DabhoiwalaJeff CohenRamesh SrinivasanResources: Mary Anne Franks' book, Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First AmendmentFara Dabhoiwala's book, What Is Free Speech?: The History of a Dangerous IdeaTodd Wolfson's Digital Rebellion: The Birth of the Cyber Left Marc Steiner's Interview with Jeff Cohen, "How Democrats set the stage for Trump's assault on free speech”You can hear Ramesh Srinivasan's Utopias Podcast here, or wherever you get your podcastsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for June 12, 2026.Michigan continues to be one of the top states for solar installations even as The Trump Regime's been busy gutting solar and wind energy projects.At a time when the country needs as much energy as possible, and for cheaper prices, The Trump Regime is doing everything in its power to keep forcing fossil fuels on the working class. It's just more evidence showing how The Regime works more on behalf of The Epstein Class (which includes oil and gas industries), than it does for working Americans. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Solar energy remains in demand, particularly in Michigan, industry group reports." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Michigan lost billions in climate-related investments in Trump's first year." By Kelly House of Bridge Michigan "The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing." By Ella Nilsen of CNN "Michigan House votes to undo Michigan clean energy standards." By Colin Jackson of Michigan Public Radio News #podcast #politics #Progressive #Democrats #CleanEnergy #WindEnergy #Solar #FossilFuels #Trump #Michigan #Republicans #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Oil #IranWar #WorkingClass #Economy #Jobs #Inflation #Prices #Energy #Authoritarianism #Democracy #WorkingClass
Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin dissect Andrew Berry's brief statement at a charity golf outing following the bombshell news of the Myles Garrett trade. They discuss the total dismantling of the roster's veteran core and express frustration over the front office's perceived lack of honesty regarding the team's long-term direction. 01:00 - Berry's Charity Media Appearance 03:42 - Andrew Berry's Credibility Issues 06:05 - Salary Cap and Jared Verse 08:46 - Erasing the 2020 Era
The labor movement is done waiting for a seat at the table—workers are fighting for survival at the federal level and running for legislative seats locally. In this episode of America's Work Force Union Podcast, we examine the dual realities of modern union power: the defensive structural protections of our public infrastructure and the offensive strategy of electoral politics. Part 1: The Federal Worker Purge & The Privatization Playbook Jacqueline Simon, Policy Director of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), joins the show to deliver a sobering report on the state of the federal workforce. Since January 2025, a sweeping execution of executive orders has fundamentally altered public services. The 300,000 Job Elimination: Why abolishing permanent positions permanently reduces federal capacity and sets agencies up to fail. The National Security Loophole: How a million workers had their collective bargaining rights stripped in what the administration's own paperwork admits was a retaliatory strike against the union. Designed to Fail: The systematic gutting of Social Security field offices, 30,000 lost positions at VA healthcare, and the looming threat of TSA privatization. Part 2: From Endorsements to the Ballot Box Shifting to the offensive, Davida Russell, Secretary-Treasurer of the North Coast Area Labor Federation and Ohio CLUW State President, discusses her historic Democratic primary victory for the Ohio House, capturing nearly 75 percent of the vote. The Pivot to Power: Why working people are tired of empty campaign promises and are increasingly running their own members for office. Unstoppable Women Conference: A preview of the biennial gathering on June 5-6 in Independence, Ohio, featuring panels with Stacey Abrams, Amy Acton, Nina Turner, and trailblazing labor leaders. Real-World Realities: Addressing the financial and emotional exhaustion of the working class and channeling 60-year-high union favorability into direct legislative action. Resources & Links: Learn more about AFGE's legal challenges: afge.org AFL-CIO Website: aflcio.org Subscribe to the America's Work Force Union Podcast for daily insight into worker power: awf.labortools.com
Headlines for May 21, 2026; “Clear Racism”: Trump Admin Blocks Refugee Resettlement, Except for White South Africans; Rising Conflict in DRC, Sudan, Other African Countries Linked to Trump’s Gutting of USAID: Study; “They’re Trying to Silence Us”: Students, Faculty on Censoring Pro-Palestine Voices at Graduations
Headlines for May 21, 2026; “Clear Racism”: Trump Admin Blocks Refugee Resettlement, Except for White South Africans; Rising Conflict in DRC, Sudan, Other African Countries Linked to Trump’s Gutting of USAID: Study; “They’re Trying to Silence Us”: Students, Faculty on Censoring Pro-Palestine Voices at Graduations
McMonigle and Carton debate the Knicks' dominance over the Cavaliers following a soul-taking Game 1 victory. They honor retiring board op Eddie Scazzari, though Craig questions the sincerity of the tribute. Discussions also touch on Aaron Judge's struggles, various 80s sitcom stars, and a medical emergency in the studio. 01:20 - Craig Carton Sick 04:51 - Knicks Cavaliers Game Two 14:25 - TV And Sitcom Talk 20:40 - Eddie Scazzari WFAN Retirement 25:45 - Radio Career Paths 33:50 - Mike Brown Future 39:00 - Tunnel Vomit Story 44:00 - Music And Celebrities 47:30 - Russini Patriots Rumors
Headlines “Clear Racism”: Trump Admin Blocks Refugee Resettlement, Except for White South Africans Rising Conflict in DRC, Sudan, Other African Countries Linked to Trump's Gutting of USAID: Study “They're Trying to Silence Us”: Students, Faculty on Censoring Pro-Palestine Voices at Graduations Democracy Now! is a daily national independent award-winning news program, hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. The post Democracy Now! – May 21, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
The US supreme court demolished the 1965 Voting Rights Act when it ruled in Louisiana v Callais in April that states can't consider race in redistricting. Southern states from Tennessee to Alabama have rushed to erase majority Black districts, sparking chaos for the midterm elections. Kai Wright talks with Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist and former Georgia house minority leader, about the fallout from the decision and why she thinks the way forward is still through engaging more voters to participate in democracy: ‘They have fractured communities and said we're going to scatter these seeds. Our job is to grow.'
Chuck Todd opens with the political obituary of Bill Cassidy, the Louisiana senator whose primary defeat is the latest and clearest evidence that there is simply no room left in the Republican Party for anyone who ever had qualms about Donald Trump. He argues Cassidy's downfall was as much self-inflicted as Trump-driven: he had the spine to vote to convict in the second impeachment trial but never the spine to actually defend the vote, owning it while constantly running from it on the trail. Cassidy could have run as an independent and didn't, gave up the last shreds of his credibility by voting to confirm RFK Jr., and put himself in the worst possible position to defend the toughest vote of his career. He uses the moment to make a broader argument: the Republican Party no longer believes in morals, ethics, or character, the leaders of both parties are damaging their own institutions in pursuit of raw power, and the country desperately needs more independents and third parties to break the duopoly. Trump, Chuck reminds listeners, is the scorpion of the fable — he will sting you every time, regardless of what you've done for him. The bigger story, though, is Trump's stunning 180 on China — a complete reversal that has produced near-total silence from the GOP's once-deafening chorus of China hawks. He argues Trump has gone from confrontation to pure transaction with Beijing, that he appears willing to sell out Taiwan as leverage, and that he's effectively treating American arms sales to Taipei as bargaining chips in a trade negotiation. The contrast with Nixon's trip to China is glaring: Nixon went with a coherent strategy, Trump went without one. For decades America positioned itself as the defender of democracy worldwide, but that role is now genuinely in question — Pacific allies are nervous about Chinese aggression, rightfully so if America is prepared to trade away Taiwan, and Trump is signaling to the world that you simply cannot count on the United States anymore. He argues that the most damning indictment of the modern GOP is the fact that Trump is visibly screwing up on the world stage and not a single Republican will say so. He closes with a more hopeful note from his commencement address at John Carroll University, praising the school's political journalism program for teaching students morality and empathy, and reflecting that this graduating generation has been forced to adapt and develop resilience in ways no class before them ever had to. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the fraught opening of the Brooklyn bridge and the campaign to overcome the public’s fear about a new technology. He also answers listeners’ questions in an extended edition of “Ask Chuck”. Predict the action all the way through the finals. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on https://fanduel.com/predicts Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 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! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:45 Bill Cassidy’s vote to convict Trump cost him his senate seat 04:45 Closed GOP primary will favor Trump endorsed candidates 06:30 Only 3 Republicans left in congress who voted to impeach 09:00 Cassidy was 2nd worst performing of all GOP who voted to convict 09:30 Cassidy never defended his vote during the campaign 11:45 Cassidy could have run as an independent, but chose not to 13:00 More senators would have voted to convict on a secret ballot 14:30 Cassidy owned his vote, but always ran away from it 16:00 Cassidy gave up his credibility by voting to confirm RFK Jr. 16:45 There is no room in the GOP for people who have qualms with Trump 19:00 The Republican party doesn’t believe in morals, ethics or character 20:30 Cassidy put himself in worst possible position to defend a tough vote 22:15 Leaders of both parties are damaging their parties trying to win power 23:45 We need more independents & third parties to threaten the duopoly 24:45 Cassidy had the spine to vote to convict, but never explained the vote 26:00 Donald Trump is the “scorpion” of lore and will sting you every time 28:00 Louisiana primary vote total barely favored Republicans 29:00 Gutting of Voting Rights Act looks like it will juice black voter turnout 30:00 Presidential level turnout of black voters is possible in the south 31:00 Trump has pulled a complete 180 on China 32:00 Trump seems willing to completely sell out Taiwan 33:00 Trump has gone in the opposite direction of his “tough on China” position 34:15 Trump has gone from confrontation to transaction with China 35:30 Trump seems to be treating Taiwan as leverage 37:00 What happens to GOP hawkishness on China if Trump reverses his position? 37:30 GOP China hawks have been conspicuously silent 39:15 Trump is treating arms to Taiwan as a bargaining chip for China 40:00 For decades, America was the defender of democracy. That’s in question now 41:00 Pacific allies are nervous about China, rightfully so if U.S. sells out Taiwan 41:45 Trump is telling the world you can’t count on America 42:30 Trump is more worried about his political standing than American strength 43:45 Trump’s policies have made things more expensive & the economy worse 46:45 Nixon’s trip to China came with a coherent strategy, Trump’s didn’t 47:45 Trump can’t bomb his way into a solution with Iran 48:30 If the U.S. isn’t the defender of democracy worldwide… who is? 50:00 Trump is screwing up and nobody in his party will say so 54:00 Chuck gave commencement address at John Carroll University 55:00 JCU has a great program for political journalism 55:45 Program’s goal is to instill students with morality and empathy 57:00 This graduating generation has been forced to adapt and be resilient 1:03:00 ToddCast Time Machine - May 1883 1:03:30 New York opens the largest suspension bridge ever built, the Brooklyn bridge 1:04:00 The idea of a suspension bridge from Booklyn to Manhattan seemed impossible 1:05:45 Project seemed cursed after the designer of the bridge died 1:07:00 Emily Roebling effectively becomes the project manager for the bridge 1:08:00 May 24th, 1883 - The Brooklyn bridge finally opens 1:08:30 The bridge changed Brooklyn permanently, turns into a borough of NYC 1:09:45 Rumors start spreading that the bridge is collapsing 1:10:15 Twelve people died in stampede over fears of bridge collapsing 1:11:00 P.T. Barnum helps to calm public fear about the bridge 1:11:45 Elephants were paraded over the bridge to show it was stable 1:12:45 The public has to trust new technologies enough in order to use them 1:14:15 Ask Chuck 1:14:30 How should Democrats approach the issue of transgender rights? 1:20:30 Why do so many Americans believe major political events are “staged”? 1:24:45 Should Democrats stick with incrementalism or take a confrontational approach? 1:31:15 If MLB realigns, how would you restructure it? 1:40:00 Could Liz Cheney or Adam Kinziger become viable independent candidates? 1:43:15 Why doesn’t the press pool push back when attacked by Trump? 1:48:00 Who would have to leave the Democratic party to initiate its collapse? 1:51:00 What do you see happening with Trump’s tariff regime after SCOTUS ruling? 1:56:00 Nats off to a surprisingly good startSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The US supreme court demolished the 1965 Voting Rights Act when they ruled in Louisiana v Callais in April that states can't consider race in redistricting. Southern states from Tennessee to Alabama have rushed to erase majority Black districts, sparking chaos for the midterm elections. Kai Wright talks with Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist and former Georgia house minority leader, about the fallout from the decision, and why, even now, she thinks the way forward is still through engaging more voters to participate in democracy: “They have fractured communities and said we're going to scatter these seeds. Our job is to grow.”. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
The US supreme court demolished the 1965 Voting Rights Act when they ruled in Louisiana v Callais in April that states can't consider race in redistricting. Southern states from Tennessee to Alabama have rushed to erase majority Black districts, sparking chaos for the midterm elections. Kai Wright talks with Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist and former Georgia house minority leader, about the fallout from the decision, and why, even now, she thinks the way forward is still through engaging more voters to participate in democracy: “They have fractured communities and said we're going to scatter these seeds. Our job is to grow.”. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
The US supreme court demolished the 1965 Voting Rights Act when it ruled in Louisiana v Callais in April that states can't consider race in redistricting. Southern states from Tennessee to Alabama have rushed to erase majority-Black districts, sparking chaos for the midterm elections. In the first episode of Guardian US's video podcast Stateside, co-host Kai Wright talks with Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist and former Georgia house minority leader. They discuss the fallout from the decision, and why Abrams still thinks the way forward is through engaging more voters to participate in democracy: ‘They have fractured communities and said we're going to scatter these seeds. Our job is to grow'
The US supreme court demolished the 1965 Voting Rights Act when they ruled in Louisiana v Callais in April that states can't consider race in redistricting. Southern states from Tennessee to Alabama have rushed to erase majority Black districts, sparking chaos for the midterm elections. Kai Wright talks with Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist and former Georgia house minority leader, about the fallout from the decision, and why, even now, she thinks the way forward is still through engaging more voters to participate in democracy: “They have fractured communities and said we're going to scatter these seeds. Our job is to grow.”. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
The US supreme court demolished the 1965 Voting Rights Act when they ruled in Louisiana v Callais in April that states can't consider race in redistricting. Southern states from Tennessee to Alabama have rushed to erase majority Black districts, sparking chaos for the midterm elections. Kai Wright talks with Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist and former Georgia house minority leader, about the fallout from the decision, and why, even now, she thinks the way forward is still through engaging more voters to participate in democracy: ‘They have fractured communities and said we're going to scatter these seeds. Our job is to grow'. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
The US supreme court dealt a devastating blow to the 1965 Voting Rights Act when it ruled in Louisiana v Callais in April that states cannot consider race in redistricting. Southern states from Tennessee to Alabama have rushed to erase majority-Black districts, sparking chaos for the midterm elections. Kai Wright talks to Stacey Abrams, a voting rights activist and former Georgia house minority leader, about the fallout from the decision, and why, despite it all, she still believes the way forward lies in engaging more voters to participate in democracy. ‘They have fractured communities and said we're going to scatter these seeds. Our job is to grow,' she says. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
The US supreme court demolished the 1965 Voting Rights Act when they ruled in Louisiana v Callais in April that states can't consider race in redistricting. Southern states from Tennessee to Alabama have rushed to erase majority Black districts, sparking chaos for the midterm elections. Kai Wright talks with Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist and former Georgia house minority leader, about the fallout from the decision, and why, even now, she thinks the way forward is still through engaging more voters to participate in democracy: “They have fractured communities and said we're going to scatter these seeds. Our job is to grow.”
One of the greatest achievements of the American Civil Rights movement was the enactment more than 60 years ago of a law known as the Voting Rights Act. Though it had several provisions, the basic objective of the law was simple – it was to eliminate centuries of deep-seated racial discrimination that had infected and polluted U.S. elections by assuring that all the nation's citizens had an opportunity to be full participants in our democracy. Unfortunately, despite the progress the law has helped usher in and the fact that the country still has miles to travel in overcoming racial discrimination, opposition to the law and excuses for weakening it have been a constant ever since its enactment. And last month, opponents and excuse makers succeeded in convincing the U.S. Supreme Court to gut a key provision that had barred politicians from rigging elections to dilute the impact of minority voters. And recently, to get a better handle on this troubling news, Newsline caught up with Southern Coalition for Social Justice Senior Counsel Chris Shenton for a special two-part conversation in which we examined the ruling and the damage that it will cause. Click here to hear the full interview with Southern Coalition for Social Justice Senior Counsel Chris Shenton
The United States Supreme Court in late April issued a sweeping 6-3 ruling in the case of Louisiana v. Callais, effectively gutting the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
The UK is gearing up for local and devolved elections on Thursday.As Keir Starmer looks increasingly isolated as Prime Minister, much is being made of a potentially disastrous few days for the Labour Party. If results go as badly for Labour as some are predicting, this could be the end for the PM.Meanwhile, the insurgent Reform and Green parties are looking to continue their surging momentum.LISTEN AD-FREE:
NAACP General Counsel and former Biden Civil Rights AG Kristen Clarke joins Anthony Davis to discuss the gratuitous gutting of Voting Rights by Trump's Supreme Court and what it means for minority representation throughout the United States - only on The Weekend Show. HomeServe: Go to https://HomeServe.com to find the plan that's right for you and help protect your home systems. Independent media has never been more important. Please support this channel by subscribing here: / @fiveminutenews Join this channel with a membership for exclusive early access and bonus content: / @fiveminutenews Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutene... Follow us on Instagram / fiveminnews Support us on Patreon / fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah Isgur and David French discuss the decision in a racially challenged redistricting map case, weird indictments, and whether Israel is guilty of genocide. The Agenda:–No one consulted the chief justice on flyovers–Reverse and Remand on First Choice Women's Resource Centers, Inc. v. Davenport–Living in a post-Dobbs world–Supreme Court strikes down redistricting map challenged as racially discriminatory–James Comey has been indicted, again–Indictments on Southern Poverty Law Center's paid informants–Israel on trial–Why jury trials are amazing Order Sarah's book here. Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of our articles, members-only newsletters, and bonus podcast episodes—click here. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss reactions from political leaders and pundits to yesterday's decision on the Voting Rights Act by the Supreme Court, and the possible impact of that decision on congressional redistricting before the 2026 midterms. Then, Peter Berkowitz of the Hoover Institution joins the guys to discuss President Donald Trump's military and diplomatic options in the Iran War, and how upcoming elections in Israel may reshape the country and its relationship with the U.S. Next, they talk about the state of the gubernatorial race in California and how Eric Swalwell's withdrawal has reshaped the field. And finally, a look ahead at the 2028 presidential race and former Vice President Kamala Harris, who is moving up in recent polls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In the immediate aftermath of the Supreme Court's MAGA 6-3 majority dealing what may be the final death blow to the 1965 Voting Rights' Act, civil rights attorney and Georgia state Senate candidate Rahul Garabadu joined me Thursday to discuss the reality of a newfound race to gerrymander with reckless abandon to eliminate black voting power & representation; oh and to discuss is candidacy in a hotly contested state Senate district that a Democrat will win. The question is: which one?- - - Hear me out: what if the political violence we ALL abhor is all that MAGA and the GOP leaves their political opposition? We're not there, yet, but as the race to gerrymander (already before the SCOTUS ruling and then again after), along with the many and varied ways the SAVE Act seeks to suppress voter participation further, is it not enraging that a nation with a razor-thin liberal majority electorate is ruled by a party they rarely vote in favor for and with a 2/3rds majority conservative high court? Take away the options to right that course, and what is the left left with?Conservative pundit Erick Erickson is no stranger to threats of violence on him and his family - from MAGA - but piously believes progressives need to "take a look in the mirror" on its rhetorical choices. The problem is he can't name a leftwing political leader that fans those flames. He also finger-wags at conspiracy theorists dismissing the White House correspondents' dinner near-attempt as some MAGA conspiracy. I'm not there yet, myself, but there are some curious issues with the whole setup, as Leigh McGowan, aka "Politics Girl," points out.
Nicolle Wallace covers the 6-3 SCOTUS decision telling states that they can almost never consider race when drawing congressional maps. This ruling, in addition to striking down Louisiana's Congressional Maps due to a majority Black district, will likely stifle Democrats' representation in Congress, especially from southern states. Later, Oliver Darcy, James Sample, and Eddie Glaude join Nicolle to discuss Trump and the FCC's attacks on Jimmy Kimmel. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In episode 2045, Jack and guest co-host Sofiya Alexandra are joined by co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know and Ridiculous History, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… Onion Takeover of Infowars, Alex Jones Responds To Onion Sale With Shirtless Rant, Michael Reviews Are In (And Full Of “Bad” Jokes), Is Red Lobster Admitting That Endless Shrimp Didn’t Doom The Company? And More! The Onion Says It Has a Deal to Take Over Alex Jones’ Infowars, Plans to Relaunch Right-Wing Site as Parody of Itself Alex Jones Responds To Onion Sale With Shirtless Rant Alex Jones crashes out in shirtless ramble as The Onion finalizes plan to take over Infowars to run it as a parody Michael | Rotten Tomatoes Michael review: ‘A bland and barely competent daytime TV movie' Michael review: Michael Jackson biopic is bad, is bad, you know it Michael review: It’s really, really bad. Michael review – cliched Jackson biopic is bland, bowdlerised … and bad Red Lobster’s Demise Was Never About the Endless Shrimp Red Lobster Brings Back Endless Shrimp Deal 2 Years After Filing for Bankruptcy, Citing $11 Million Loss from Deal Red Lobster CEO says endless shrimp is never coming back because ‘I know how to do math’ How Red Lobster’s misguided endless shrimp promotion drove it into bankruptcy Tales From the Trenches of Red Lobster’s Endless Shrimp The fishy death of Red Lobster The Red Lobster “Exit Scam”: The Gutting of a Beloved Seafood Chain Red Lobster goes overboard with endless shrimp deal Red Lobster brings back a deal so good for diners it helped cause the chain’s bankruptcy Here's How Many 'Endless Shrimp' You Have To Eat Before Red Lobster Loses Money 11 Things You Might Not Know About Red Lobster Into the Heart of Darkness of Red Lobster’s Endless Crab The Truth About Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp ‘ENDLESS CRAB’ PIGOUT IS END FOR RED LOBSTER BOSS LISTEN: From Dizzying Heights (Martinez) by Duncan ThumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tottenham suffer yet another heartbreak in a season of heartbreaks as Brighton score an equaliser deep into stoppage time to deny them their first league win in 2026. It looked like Xavi Simons' screamer was going to be enough for Roberto De Zerbi's men, but alas, it wasn't to be. Can they avoid relegation? There are some positives to take from the game, but it feels as if hope is all but gone now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the Trump administration is proposing to weaken rules for handling coal ash. ((opens with actuality))
This Day in Legal History: Civil Rights Act of 1866On April 9, 1866, the United States Congress took a decisive step in shaping post-Civil War legal order by overriding President Andrew Johnson's veto of the Civil Rights Act of 1866. This marked the first time in American history that a major piece of civil rights legislation became law over a presidential veto. The Act established that all persons born in the United States were citizens, directly challenging the legacy of Dred Scott v. Sandford, which had denied citizenship to African Americans. By affirming equal protection under the law, Congress sought to secure basic civil rights for newly freed individuals in the aftermath of the Civil War. The override demonstrated a powerful assertion of legislative authority during the Reconstruction era.The law also reflected growing tensions between Congress and the executive branch over how to rebuild the nation. Johnson had argued that the Act overstepped federal authority, but Congress rejected that view, signaling a shift toward stronger federal protection of individual rights. This moment helped redefine the balance of power within the federal government. It also underscored the role of Congress in enforcing civil rights when the executive resisted such measures. The Civil Rights Act of 1866 would later serve as a foundation for the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which constitutionalized its key principles.In practical terms, the Act granted citizens the right to make contracts, sue in court, and own property regardless of race. Although enforcement remained uneven, the statute represented a critical legal milestone in the transition from slavery to citizenship. It also set an enduring precedent for future civil rights legislation. The events of April 9, 1866, illustrate how constitutional mechanisms like veto overrides can shape the trajectory of American law.A former DLA Piper associate, Anisha Mehta, testified in federal court that she was unexpectedly fired shortly after announcing her pregnancy, despite receiving positive feedback on her work. She told the jury she handled significant responsibilities, including managing trademark portfolios for major corporate clients, and believed her performance was strong. Mehta said her supervisor initially reacted supportively to her pregnancy but soon raised vague performance concerns that she had not previously encountered. She described feeling shocked and distressed when she was terminated during a call with her supervisor and an HR representative in August 2022.Mehta claims the firm violated federal and New York City laws by discriminating against her based on pregnancy, while DLA Piper maintains she was dismissed for poor performance. She testified that she attempted to challenge the termination and requested to go through a formal evaluation process, but was denied. After her firing, she continued working briefly until her system access was cut off when she declined a severance agreement.Following her termination, Mehta applied to hundreds of jobs while pregnant but struggled to find employment. She eventually secured a position at eBay in 2024, earning significantly less than her prior salary. During cross-examination, the defense highlighted several alleged mistakes, including minor errors in client communications and administrative oversights, to support its claim of poor performance. Mehta acknowledged some errors but characterized them as minor and not indicative of overall poor work.At the center of the case is whether Mehta's termination was motivated by unlawful pregnancy discrimination or legitimate performance concerns. The legal issue involves employment protections under anti-discrimination laws, which prohibit adverse actions based on pregnancy while still allowing employers to terminate at-will employees for lawful reasons.Pregnant DLA Piper Atty Recounts Firing: ‘This Feels Wrong' - Law360A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled that a coalition of states can proceed with their lawsuit challenging a major restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.. U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose denied the federal government's motion to dismiss, finding that the states presented plausible claims under both the Constitution and the Administrative Procedure Act. She also criticized the government for repeating jurisdictional arguments that had already been rejected earlier in the case and by the appellate court.The lawsuit, brought by 19 states and Washington, D.C., challenges a sweeping overhaul that aimed to significantly reduce the agency's workforce and restructure key programs. The states argue that the changes disrupted essential public health services, including disease detection, tobacco control efforts, and lead poisoning prevention. They also claim the restructuring caused missed regulatory deadlines, canceled health initiatives, and confusion around federal grants.Judge DuBose had previously issued a preliminary injunction blocking layoffs, noting that the states demonstrated real and ongoing harm. In this latest ruling, she emphasized that courts have the authority to review and stop government actions that may violate constitutional principles, including separation of powers. The states allege the overhaul exceeded executive authority and violated both statutory requirements and constitutional limits on government power.The federal government argued that the states lacked standing, that the court lacked jurisdiction, and that the agency's actions were lawful internal management decisions. However, the judge rejected these arguments, stating they had already been considered and did not undermine the plausibility of the claims. As a result, the case will move forward, allowing the states to continue challenging the legality of the HHS restructuring.HHS Must Face States' Suit Over RFK's ‘Dramatic Overhaul' - Law360John Deere has agreed to a $99 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit brought by farmers who accused the company of restricting competition in the repair market for its equipment. The farmers alleged that John Deere limited access to necessary diagnostic tools and software, effectively forcing customers to rely on authorized dealers for repairs at higher costs. The company denied wrongdoing but said the agreement resolves the dispute and allows it to move forward.The settlement includes both monetary compensation and significant changes to repair access. Farmers who paid for repairs through authorized dealers since 2018 will be eligible for compensation, with total payouts expected to exceed $100 million with interest. Experts estimated that the alleged overcharges ranged much higher, making the recovery a relatively strong percentage compared to typical antitrust settlements.In addition to financial relief, John Deere agreed to provide independent repair shops and equipment owners with access to diagnostic tools and software over a 10-year period. This change is intended to allow farmers to repair their own equipment or use third-party providers, addressing concerns about restricted competition. Plaintiffs described this as a major shift that breaks down the company's control over the repair market.The lawsuit, filed in 2022, claimed that John Deere monopolized the aftermarket for repairs by designing equipment that required proprietary tools. A federal judge previously allowed the case to proceed, finding sufficient evidence of potential market power. While this settlement resolves the private lawsuit, similar claims brought by the Federal Trade Commission remain ongoing.John Deere Inks $99M Deal In Farmers' Right-To-Repair Suit - Law360 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
Jesus Called. He Wants His Résumé Back. Donald Trump seemingly compared himself to Jesus Christ when he gave a speech at the White House's annual Easter event. Veteran war correspondent Phil Ittner reports from Ukraine. Also Emmy award-winning investigative reporter Heidi Siegmund Cuda (Bette Dangerous) details how Trump is Putin's Fixer. Trump's Oil Wars Show America Is Betting on the Wrong Century. If you've been watching and wondering what you can actually do—this is it. Former DJT insider, Miles Taylor - Why doesn't every American see that Trump is deranged now?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ready to move beyond gut feelings and bank account balances? In this episode, Noe Loarca gets real about the challenges of managing a landscape business without adequate financial data and how participation in ACE peer groups turned things around for him. Hosted by Ian Hanemann, the conversation explores the critical numbers every landscaper should track, the benefits of open-book management, and the significance of benchmarking performance. Discover how accurate financial data enables better decision-making, drives efficiency, and empowers both owners and employees. Perfect for anyone seeking practical, peer-tested success strategies in the landscaping world. THE BIG IDEA: Ownership unlocks success KEY MOMENTS: 04:51 "Learning from Peer Insights" 07:07 "Transparency Boosts Team Efficiency" 10:48 "Focus on Direct Labor Efficiency" 13:06 Team Engagement Through Ownership 18:04 "Maximizing Profit Through Clarity" 22:13 Sharing Profit for Employee Growth 26:12 Empowerment Through Shared Ownership 27:43 Empowering Teams with Financial Clarity 30:38 "Setting Clear Goals for Success" 35:27 "Focusing on Cash Flow" 37:58 "Growth Challenges and Cash Flow" QUESTIONS WE ANSWER How can open bookkeeping impact employee engagement and efficiency in a landscape business? Why is benchmarking with peer businesses considered valuable for identifying blind spots in operations? What are some strategies for maintaining healthy cash flow during seasonal fluctuations in landscaping? How does access to detailed financial data influence decision-making within different divisions of a business? In what ways can sharing financial reports with team members foster accountability and ownership? What are the challenges businesses face when transitioning from gut-feeling management to data-driven financial clarity? How can breaking down overhead and direct labor costs help improve profitability? What role does forecasting and budgeting play in planning for growth, such as hiring or equipment purchases? Why might a service or division, like snow removal or lawn care, be less profitable than expected, and how can data shed light on this? What are the risks associated with rapid growth in service businesses and how can strong financial planning mitigate them?
RTD is struggling right now. Denver's public transit provider is facing low ridership numbers (even relative to peer cities) and a massive projected budget deficit — and that's without even mentioning the paltry 83% bus on-time percentage. So what should be done? Governor Jared Polis and the legislature brought together a committee of experts last year to do months of research, debate, and come to a proposal that might just help get you home on time. Producer Paul Karolyi sits down with the chair of the committee, founding partner of CRL Associates Maria Garcia Berry, and the vice chair, Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition's transportation advocate Jaime Lewis, to get into the details. For more background, Paul spoke with RTD's CEO and GM, Debra Johnson, back in December. What do you think about this proposal to reform RTD? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm Learn more about the sponsors of this February 4th episode: Arvada Center South by Southwest - use code "citycast10" for a 10% discount on your Innovation Badge Multipass Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise
All this week, What Next and What Next: TBD are re-airing some of our favorite conversations from throughout the year and checking back with the people in those conversations to see how things have – or haven't – changed. This episode is from August.From the Statue of Liberty to the Golden Gate Bridge, and places in between like Yellowstone and the site of the Battle of Gettysburg, the National Park Service has been a point of American pride since its inception. And with a small budget and actually generating revenue, even fiscal hawks had no reason to complain. So why is the Trump administration cutting their budget? Guests:Jon B. Jarvis,18th director of the National Parks.Kevin Heatley, former superintendent of Crater Lake National Park, Oregon. If you want to support more of this reporting, in 2026 and beyond, consider signing up for Slate Plus. You'll enjoy ad-free listening across the Slate network, early access to tickets for live events, and you'll never hit the paywall on the site. We're on a mission to get 100 people to join Slate Plus before the new year—and we're even offering a 50-percent-off deal to folks who join us right now. Visit Slate.com/whatnextplus and use the code WHATNEXT50 to get a year of Slate Plus for $59.Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All this week, What Next and What Next: TBD are re-airing some of our favorite conversations from throughout the year and checking back with the people in those conversations to see how things have – or haven't – changed. This episode is from August. From the Statue of Liberty to the Golden Gate Bridge, and places in between like Yellowstone and the site of the Battle of Gettysburg, the National Park Service has been a point of American pride since its inception. And with a small budget and actually generating revenue, even fiscal hawks had no reason to complain. So why is the Trump administration cutting their budget? Guests: Jon B. Jarvis,18th director of the National Parks. Kevin Heatley, former superintendent of Crater Lake National Park, Oregon. If you want to support more of this reporting, in 2026 and beyond, consider signing up for Slate Plus. You'll enjoy ad-free listening across the Slate network, early access to tickets for live events, and you'll never hit the paywall on the site. We're on a mission to get 100 people to join Slate Plus before the new year—and we're even offering a 50-percent-off deal to folks who join us right now. Visit Slate.com/whatnextplus and use the code WHATNEXT50 to get a year of Slate Plus for $59. Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices