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In this episode, Alex and Calvin return to a favorite hobby horse: the University of Austin (UATX). First discussed back in episode 62, this ultra-conservative "university concept" is still not accredited and has no undergraduate degrees planned until at least 2028-2031. In that previous episode, we described UATX variously as right-wing academia's answer to the Fyre Festival and a pitch deck/PowerPoint scam masquerading as an education; this time, we call it a fast-casual university concept (Chipotle for higher ed). We catch up with the myriad ways that UATX continues to struggle under the weight of its own internal contradictions, while occasionally benefitting from being confused for UT Austin (home of some of our favorite previous guests, like Scott Graham and Karma Chávez).After taking stock of US free speech generally in the age of seemingly intractable US-led conflicts in the Middle East and the criminalization of student peace activism, we examine a Quillette article from Ellie Avishai asking if UATX is betraying its founding principles. As Avishai explains, her UATX research center was terminated in response to her posting a rather benign (and ideologically nuanced) LinkedIn post about DEI. We discuss how UATX's claims of championing academic freedom and viewpoint diversity necessarily conflict with its increasingly extreme anti-woke conservative agenda. Given that it is bankrolled by dark money funders and figures connected to corporate interests and political power like Harlan Crow and Joe Lonsdale, the institution appears more dedicated to fortifying right-wing ideas and providing a filter bubble than fostering genuine free inquiry. This makes it particularly ironic that its corporate doublespeak response to Avishai's termination was to use language like "wind up Mill" and "restructure." In these ways, UATX seems to combine the worst of mainstream academia (neoliberal austerity measures justified through corporate doublespeak) with new heights of conservative radicalism. Drawing on Noah Rawlings' piece in The New Inquiry, we peek into the "Forbidden Courses" summer program held at Harlan Crow's Old Parkland office complex in Dallas, where figures like Peter Boghossian and Katie Roiphe hold court. What does it mean for a university to exist primarily as a "safe space" isolating students from opposition, or worse, a "money and influence laundering operation for some of the most abhorrent ideas" (as Alex calls it)? We conclude that despite the real structural flaws in mainstream academia, the pursuit of knowledge and evidence-based argumentation is still vital in higher ed, but it's something that UATX seems fundamentally opposed to.Articles Analyzed in this Episode“Is the University Of Austin Betraying Its Founding Principles?” by Ellie Avishai (in Quillette)“An American Education: Notes from UATX” - Noah Rawlings (in The New Inquiry)Previous Episodes ReferencedE62: re:joinder - The University of the CancelledWorks and Concepts CitedVan Dijk, T. A. (1993). Principles of critical discourse analysis. Discourse & society, 4(2), 249-283.

David Rubenstein helped pioneer modern private equity—building The Carlyle Group into a $400B global investment firm from a modest D.C. office and a relentless fundraising streak. But beyond PE, his legacy spans presidential libraries, historic American artifacts, and a lifelong obsession with civic contribution.In this episode, David shares how he raised billions without a background in finance, why owning a baseball team was more than just a trophy purchase—and what building true generational success really means beyond wealth alone.Chapters:00:00 Trailer00:53 Introduction01:40 Family, wealth, class14:40 Happiness disparity and longevity19:25 I need more to give away more25:04 The relentless fundraiser 33:53 Kids and travel36:06 No track record, the great white buffalo38:59 Business and politics43:53 Fired from Washington45:52 Fundraising, presidents, podcast guests48:04 Private equity and sports53:44 Expenses — no charges55:49 Waking up with energy 57:26 Preserving copies1:02:05 Organizational architecture1:03:41 Bury me in my plane1:08:11 Not a big luxury spender1:10:32 What “grit” means to David1:10:50 OutroMentioned in this episode: Andrew Rubenstein, Stanford University, Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, Warren Buffett, Morgan Guaranty Trust Company, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Procter & Gamble Company, Forbes 400, Duke University, University of Chicago, Harvard Corporation, Johns Hopkins University, California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, Jimmy Carter, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Arianna Huffington, Xi Jinping, Hank Greenberg, Stephen A. Schwarzman, Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos, Baltimore Orioles, Fred Trammell Crow, Harlan Crow, National Basketball Association (NBA), National Football League (NFL), Arctos Partners LP, Anthropic, Magna Carta Libertatum, Declaration of Independence, Emancipation Proclamation, Abraham Lincoln, US Constitution, National Archives, Lincoln Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Mount Vernon, Monticello, Montpelier, Mark Cuban, Paul McCartneyConnect with David:X: @DM_RubensteinConnect with Joubin:X: @JoubinmirLinkedIn: Joubin MirzadeganEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comkleinerperkins.com

This Day in Legal History: Lend-Lease ActOn March 11, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Lend-Lease Act into law, fundamentally reshaping U.S. foreign policy during World War II. The legislation empowered the President to provide military aid to countries deemed essential to American national security, even if they could not immediately pay for the supplies. This marked a decisive shift from the nation's prior isolationist stance, allowing Roosevelt to support the Allies without directly engaging in combat. Under the act, the United States sent over $50 billion in war materials to nations such as the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and China. The aid included weapons, vehicles, food, and other critical supplies, strengthening the Allied war effort against Axis forces. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill described the act as crucial to his country's survival, calling it "the most unsordid act in the history of any nation." The law also laid the groundwork for closer U.S.-Allied relations, ensuring American economic and military influence in global affairs. While many supported the act as a necessary step to combat fascism, isolationists in Congress criticized it as a step toward war. Their fears proved correct when Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 led to full U.S. involvement in the conflict. Lend-Lease remained in effect until September 1945, helping to shape the postwar world order. The program reinforced the role of the United States as the "Arsenal of Democracy," a term Roosevelt had coined to describe its industrial and military production for the Allied cause. The principles behind Lend-Lease also influenced future U.S. foreign aid programs, including the Marshall Plan. By prioritizing strategic alliances and military support, the act cemented America's role as a dominant force in international relations.U.S. Circuit Judge James Ho resigned from the Federal Judges Association (FJA) over its recent statement addressing rising threats, criticism, and violence against the judiciary. Ho, a Trump-appointed judge and potential Supreme Court nominee, objected to what he saw as a selective concern for judicial independence. The FJA, which represents over 1,100 federal judges, warned against "irresponsible rhetoric" and security risks but did not name specific cases or threats. The statement came amid increasing attacks on judges from figures like Elon Musk and Trump allies, particularly targeting those blocking conservative policies. FJA President Judge Michelle Childs cited growing threats, including intimidation and impeachment efforts, as challenges to judicial independence. Ho criticized the group for not issuing similar warnings when conservative justices, like Brett Kavanaugh, faced threats, arguing that defending only certain judges politicizes the judiciary. He announced his resignation at a Federalist Society event, framing his departure as a stand against perceived bias. The FJA did not respond to requests for comment.Fun fact about Judge Ho, he was sworn in to the 5th Circuit by Justice Clarence Thomas at a library owned by Harlan Crow. Longtime readers of Minimum Competence will remember I featured Crow in a column back in 2023:We've learned much about Crow over the past few weeks—as a friend and benefactor of Justice Clarence Thomas, a collector of Hitlerania and garden gnome versions of history's greatest monsters, and a holder of a “cashport” (I'm coining that term here) to St. Kitts and Nevis, another country that is well known as a tax haven. Some call them golden visas, but that's a euphemism intended to give the entire process the air of legitimacy. James Bond carries a golden visa, Harlan Crow buys a cashport.Trump-appointed judge quits judicial group over warning about threats | ReutersGolden Visas Let People Like Harlan Crow Keep Too Much Hidden (2)The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to Colorado's ban on "conversion therapy" for minors, brought by Christian therapist Kaley Chiles. Chiles argues the 2019 law violates her First Amendment rights by restricting her ability to counsel clients in line with her religious beliefs. Colorado officials maintain that the law regulates professional conduct, not speech. Lower courts upheld the ban, citing evidence that conversion therapy is harmful and ineffective. The Supreme Court's decision to take the case follows its recent pattern of ruling in favor of religious interests over LGBT protections. The Court previously declined to hear a similar case from Washington state, though conservative justices dissented. The case will be argued in the Court's next term, starting in October. The ruling could have nationwide implications, as over two dozen states have similar bans. The Court is also considering other cases on LGBT and religious rights this term, with decisions expected by June.US Supreme Court to hear challenge to Colorado gay 'conversion therapy' ban | ReutersWealthy U.S. colleges are ramping up efforts to fight potential tax increases on their large endowments amid growing Republican scrutiny. The Trump administration's recent decision to cut federal funding to Columbia University over alleged antisemitism is just one example of political pressure elite schools are facing. Universities like Harvard, Princeton, and MIT are intensifying lobbying efforts, with leaders traveling to Washington to protect their multibillion-dollar funds. Critics argue that these institutions, which already benefit from tax advantages, should not be allowed to accumulate vast wealth tax-free while tuition remains high. Some proposals in Congress seek to raise the current 1.4% endowment tax or expand it to include schools with smaller per-student endowments. Universities warn that higher taxes could reduce financial aid and deter donors, affecting students who rely on scholarships. The fight comes as Congress prepares for a major tax policy debate in 2025, with Republican lawmakers pushing for broader tax reform. Some smaller institutions, like Wabash College, fear they could be unfairly targeted despite having far fewer resources than elite schools. Meanwhile, top universities continue to brace for further financial and political attacks, with some implementing hiring freezes in response to federal funding threats.Wealthiest Colleges Fight to Protect Their Riches From Taxation 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

It's Hump Day! Sam speaks with Jackie Flynn Mogensen, reporter covering science and health at Mother Jones, to discuss her recent reporting on the Trump administration's actions towards the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Then, he speaks with Elie Mystal, justice correspondent at The Nation, to discuss his recent piece on the Trump administration's to dismantle DEIA efforts across the federal government. First, Sam runs through updates on the potential blockage of Trump's federal funds freeze, Trump's attempt to push out federal workers, Elon's interns' influence at the OPM, the gutting of the Equal Opportunity Commission, a trans care ban for anyone 19 and under, education funding, and Trump's grotesque immigration regime, before expanding on the enthusiasm from conservative media over Trump taking a sledgehammer to the government's ability to govern. Jackie Flynn Mogensen then joins, diving right into the devastating impact of Trump's first wave of federal funding freezes on the US public health regime, unpacking the pause on the NIH's $40B in funding to outside research – funding that spurs over a 2:1 return in economic activity – alongside the complete cut off of communications between health departments both internally and with the public. After expanding on the importance of broad-scale scientific research, Mogensen walks Sam through the drastic increase in insecurity and precarity among federal workers in these organizations, and why all of this dysfunction is ultimately the point of Trump's attacks on US public health infrastructure. Elie Mystal and Sam then unpack the utter nihilism of the Trump Administration's approach to the rule of law, particularly when bolstered by a Supreme Court intent on the destruction of the very same government. Next, Mystal walks through Trump's ongoing attack on DEI and DEIA policies, exploring their role as the white response to needing to “prove” the enforcement of the Civil Rights and Americans with Disabilities Acts, and what a world where the federal government refuses to act as an equal opportunity employer, nor defend equal opportunity employment, would look like. After touching on the Supreme Court's role in potentially bolstering Trump's executive takeover of the federal government – and why even a rebuke of Trump could spell trouble for future Democratic presidents – Elie and Sam wrap up with Democratic Leadership's failure to address any element of the material devastation Trump has already wrought on the country in less than two weeks. And in the Fun Half: Sam expands on the devastating impact of the “chaos is the point” ethos of the Trump Administration and the absurdity of blaming those materially affected over their vote, also touching on the utter failure of Democratic leadership to address this destruction, and looking at how a genuinely engaged opposition leader would respond to Trump in the form of JB Pritzker. Next, the MR Crew unpacks Rep. Rich Cormick's explanation on why taking away meals from kids is fine, actually, gets a window into the world of Harlan Crow from Redford in Dallas, and touches on the Trump Admin's decision to reverse (and maybe reverse the reversal?) of the recent OMB memo. They also dive deep into the devastating impact of Trump's first ten days on the agriculture industry, and watch RFK get grilled over his myriad dangerous hypocrisies, plus, your calls and IMs! 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Join us on this eye-opening episode of "Pivot With Purpose Y'all" as we reunite with our favorite legal expert and dear friend, Attorney James Smith. Together, we peel back the layers of our early podcast memories while James demystifies the often convoluted legal language. You'll gain fascinating insights into the future of law, where AI might handle consultations, yet some human aspects of legal practice could remain irreplaceable.   Ever wondered how elections shape the Supreme Court? We tackle the weighty influence of upcoming elections on the Court's conservative majority, revisiting the contentious 2000 presidential election and the butterfly ballot debacle in Florida. Our discussion takes a dramatic turn as we investigate the shadowy financial ties between Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and billionaire Harlan Crow. The ethical implications of such relationships come to light, illustrating how they might sway judicial decisions and erode public trust.   We wrap up with a hard-hitting analysis of media biases and political corruption, scrutinizing how billionaire-owned news outlets prioritize clicks over substance. From Amazon's labor practices to the pharmaceutical industry's deregulation, we expose how these corporate actions affect everyday Americans. Our conversation drives home the urgency of reclaiming political power from the donor class and stresses the importance of active participation in democratic processes. Don't miss this compelling discussion that underscores the power of informed voting and the need for a renewed democratic impulse.       Watch Full Episode and Subscribe on YouTube ‌ Thank you to our Sponsors: BetterHelp - Get 10% off your First Month www.betterhelp.com/pwp Idea to Launch Podcast - Get $100 Off our signature course using code 'PIVOT' - LAUNCH YOUR PODCAST IN 30 DAYS Ready to start your own podcast? Schedule a clarity call today Carla Wilmaris ‌ ___________ Follow Carla Wilmaris on social media: Instagram @‌carlawilmaris Twitter @‌carlawilmaris TikTok @‌carlawilmaris ‌ Email the show to get advice and questions answered Ask@carlawilmaris.com

This Day in Legal History: First Continental Congress in PhiladelphiaOn September 5, 1774, the First Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia, marking a pivotal moment in American legal and political history. Delegates from twelve of the thirteen American colonies gathered in response to the "Intolerable Acts" imposed by the British Parliament. These punitive laws, including the Boston Port Act and the Massachusetts Government Act, were seen as direct threats to colonial self-governance and economic stability. The Congress sought to unify colonial opposition to British rule, beginning with a coordinated response through non-violent means.One of its most significant outcomes was the drafting of the "Declaration and Resolves," a document asserting colonial rights. This declaration rejected British authority over internal colonial affairs, reaffirmed the colonies' right to self-governance, and condemned the Intolerable Acts as violations of English constitutional law. It also set forth a colonial boycott of British goods through the creation of the Continental Association. The First Continental Congress did not yet call for independence but emphasized reconciliation with Britain under fairer terms. However, its convening laid the groundwork for future revolutionary actions and the eventual establishment of the United States.The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated its guidance on marketing terms like "grass-fed" and "free-range" for meat and poultry products. The new rules emphasize more robust documentation and encourage the use of third-party certifications to substantiate claims about animal-raising practices and environmental sustainability. This update, however, falls short of satisfying sustainability advocates who call for stricter regulations. The change follows a rise in lawsuits accusing companies of "greenwashing," where environmental claims are made without sufficient proof. Earlier this year, JBS, the world's largest beef processor, was sued by New York's attorney general for allegedly misleading consumers about its sustainability efforts.The USDA's new rules aim to create fair competition among businesses making genuine claims and help consumers trust the labels. However, some, like the American Grassfed Association, argue that these guidelines should be mandatory rather than voluntary. Critics, including PETA, remain skeptical, stating that meat and dairy products can never be truly sustainable. Meanwhile, businesses are awaiting further clarity from the Federal Trade Commission's upcoming update of the Green Guides, which provide broader advice on marketing environmental claims.Scrutiny of Meat Labels Like Grass-Fed Misses Green ExpectationsHarlan Crow, a prominent Republican donor, has refused to provide the Senate Finance Committee with financial records related to private yacht and jet travel involving Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The committee, chaired by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), is investigating whether Crow improperly claimed business deductions for personal trips taken with Thomas. The inquiry follows revelations that Thomas took additional undisclosed trips on Crow's yacht. Wyden emphasized that the committee seeks to understand the extent of Crow's undisclosed gifts to Thomas in order to inform potential legislation.Crow's attorney, Michael Bopp, responded by calling the investigation “abusive and unlawful,” accusing the committee of using Crow's friendship with Thomas for partisan purposes. He argued that the inquiry goes beyond the committee's authority and is more focused on judicial ethics than legislative issues. Bopp also dismissed the tax concerns, suggesting that if there were legitimate issues with Crow's business practices, they should have been handled through an IRS audit within the statute of limitations.By way of reminder Harlan Crow, you will remember, is the clown that I wrote about last year and whose dubious financial dealings continue to make headlines. In addition to his close ties with Justice Clarence Thomas, Crow has been linked to offshore tax havens through his company, Crow Holdings, which holds accounts in the Cayman Islands. This is just one example of the ways billionaires like Crow use "cashports"—a term I attempted to coin to describe citizenship-by-investment programs that grant passports from countries like St. Kitts and Nevis, known for their financial secrecy. The term went nowhere but, happily, scrutiny of Crow continues.These cashports allow the wealthy to obscure their assets, evading U.S. taxes and potentially funding criminal activities under the guise of legitimate investment. Tax shelters like these rely on high-profile, quasi-legitimate users like Crow to maintain political and economic standing, despite connections to organized crime and other risks. If we aim to curtail these activities, both transparency measures and strict penalties for tax cheats must be pursued aggressively. Crow's offshore dealings further complicate the public understanding of his financial gifts to Thomas, highlighting the need for a stronger judicial ethics code and international financial transparency.Harlan Crow Rejects Senate Records Request in Thomas InquiryGolden Visas Let People Like Harlan Crow Keep Too Much Hidden (2)In the ongoing legal case against Donald Trump over attempts to overturn the 2020 election, a U.S. District Court hearing will take place to determine the next steps after the Supreme Court's recent ruling on presidential immunity. Trump has argued that his actions were part of his official responsibilities as president, seeking to dismiss some charges under this immunity. The court found that Trump cannot be prosecuted for pressuring the U.S. Department of Justice, but other charges, such as using false claims of voter fraud to subvert the election results, remain.Special counsel Jack Smith aims to push the case forward, while Trump's legal team seeks to delay proceedings until after the 2024 presidential election. Trump has also raised concerns about the legality of Smith's appointment as special counsel, mirroring a successful challenge in a separate case involving classified documents. Judge Tanya Chutkan will weigh these competing proposals in deciding how and when to proceed with the case.US judge to weigh path forward in Trump election case after immunity decision | ReutersIn response to the growing homelessness crisis, California cities like Palm Springs are increasingly turning to police enforcement, emboldened by a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld camping bans. Palm Springs, traditionally known for its progressive policies, passed a law in July expanding police authority to arrest people for sleeping on public property. The city's action reflects a broader trend across California, where 12 cities have enacted similar camping bans, citing the Supreme Court ruling. Despite spending over $20 billion on housing programs, California's homeless population continues to grow, with an estimated 180,000 unhoused residents.Critics argue that criminalizing homelessness is counterproductive. Experts emphasize the need for deeply affordable housing and warn that police crackdowns alienate the homeless, complicating efforts to provide outreach services. Palm Springs Police Chief Andrew Mills supports compassionate enforcement but stresses that the community must take action to address the crisis. Meanwhile, some cities, including Los Angeles, are resisting police crackdowns and exploring alternatives like sanctioned camping spaces. The debate continues as advocates push for long-term solutions that address the root causes of homelessness, such as rising housing costs and wage stagnation.Emboldened by Supreme Court, California turns to police in homeless crisis | 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

Tuesday, August 6th 2024Today, Kamala Harris is set to announce her VP pick this morning; Jenna Ellis has flipped in the Arizona fraudulent elector case; the Justice Department has won a landmark antitrust case against Google; Kamala launches ‘Republicans for Harris' in push to win over GOP voters put off by Trump; RFK Jr. admits putting a dead bear cub in New York City's Central Park nearly 10 years ago; Clarence Thomas is busted for failing to disclose more private flights; the former Marion police chief will be charged with crime in connection to the raids of a small Kansas newspaper; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Promo Code:Helix is offering up to 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to https://www.helixsleep.com/dailybeans.StoriesFormer Marion police chief to be charged with crime in connection to raids (KSHB)Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules (AP News)VP's campaign launches ‘Republicans for Harris' in push to win over GOP voters put off by Trump (AP News)RFK Jr. admits putting dead bear cub in New York City's Central Park nearly 10 years ago (CBS News)Give to the Kamala Harris Presidential Campaign https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mswmediaforharrisCheck out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsHelp out with the Harris campaign (kamalaharris.com)Crooked Mile Cheese (IG)https://www.crookedmilecheese.comFriends: Pivot! (Clip) | TBS (YouTube) Live Show Ticket Links:https://allisongill.com (for all tickets and show dates)Friday August 16th Washington, DC - with Andy McCabe, Pete Strzok, Glenn Kirschner https://tinyurl.com/Beans-in-DCSaturday August 24 San Francisco, CA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-SF Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

This Day in Legal History: Voting Rights ActOn August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, marking a pivotal moment in U.S. legal history. This landmark legislation aimed to eradicate racial discrimination in voting, targeting practices like literacy tests and poll taxes that had disenfranchised African Americans, especially in the South. The Act introduced federal oversight in jurisdictions with a history of discriminatory voting practices, requiring them to obtain federal approval, or "preclearance," before changing voting laws. This measure was crucial in preventing new discriminatory practices from emerging.The Voting Rights Act was a major victory for the Civil Rights Movement, leading to a significant increase in voter registration and participation among African Americans. Its effectiveness and impact on civil rights have made it one of the most important pieces of legislation in American history. However, the Act faced challenges over the years, most notably in 2013, when the Supreme Court's decision in Shelby County v. Holder invalidated the preclearance coverage formula, weakening its enforcement. Despite these changes, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 remains a cornerstone of efforts to ensure equal voting rights in the United States.The Department of Energy is set to announce a $2.2 billion investment to enhance the electrical grid across 18 states. This funding, part of the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program from the 2021 infrastructure law, will support eight projects aimed at increasing transmission, storage, and distribution capacities to meet rising electricity demand and mitigate risks from extreme weather. These projects will add nearly 13 gigawatts of grid capacity, equivalent to the power of 6.5 Hoover Dams.The investments include constructing 625 miles of new transmission lines in New York, North Dakota, and Montana, and upgrading 400 miles of existing power lines elsewhere. The new transmission lines will enhance the reliability of the Eastern and Western grids and promote wind power development by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Additionally, four Native American tribes in California will use the funding to develop microgrids, improving power reliability in outage-prone areas.In North Carolina, Duke Energy and the state's Department of Environmental Quality will reconstruct an existing power line to bolster the grid in the eastern region. Virginia's Department of Energy will receive funding to address the grid strain from data centers. More GRIP projects will be announced later this year, building on previous investments that have already added significant capacity and transmission lines to the grid.Energy Department Gives $2B to Boost Power Grid Across 18 StatesJustice Clarence Thomas reportedly took additional undisclosed flights on billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow's private jet, according to new records obtained by the Senate Finance Committee. Committee Chair Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) received documents from the US Customs and Border Protection showing that Thomas and his wife, Ginni, traveled from Hawaii to New Zealand and back on Crow's jet in November 2010. Wyden is seeking more information from Crow's attorney to understand the extent of Crow's undisclosed gifts to Thomas, which could inform potential legislation regarding federal financial disclosure laws, gift tax returns, and audit requirements for Supreme Court justices.Wyden's letter follows calls for Supreme Court reform, particularly since former President Trump's appointments solidified a conservative majority. President Biden has supported 18-year term limits for justices and an enforceable ethics code. Recent ProPublica reporting revealed that Thomas accepted lavish vacations and private jet travel from Crow without disclosure. Although Thomas updated his financial disclosures in June, he only reported an eight-day trip to Indonesia on Crow's yacht.Wyden's investigation includes examining whether Crow evaded taxes by claiming business deductions for personal trips taken with Thomas. Crow's spokesperson dismissed Wyden's request, asserting that previous inquiries had been addressed and were intended to harass. The Finance Committee, however, has the authority to obtain Crow's taxpayer records, though Wyden prefers voluntary compliance. The Supreme Court has yet to comment on the matter.Thomas Took More Undisclosed Flights, Senate Panel Says (1)On August 5, a U.S. judge ruled that Google violated antitrust laws by spending billions to create an illegal monopoly and establish itself as the world's default search engine – paying for the privilege with companies like Apple, and its Safari web browser, and Mozilla, with Firefox. This decision marks a significant win for federal authorities challenging Big Tech's market dominance. The ruling sets the stage for a second trial to determine possible remedies, which might include breaking up Google's parent company, Alphabet.U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta declared Google a monopolist, noting its control of 90% of the online search market and 95% on smartphones. The process for implementing remedies could be prolonged, potentially extending into 2026 due to appeals. Alphabet's shares dropped 4.5% following the announcement.The ruling follows allegations that Google paid $26.3 billion in 2021 to maintain its search engine as the default on smartphones and browsers. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland praised the decision as a historic win, emphasizing that no company is above the law. The White House also hailed the pro-competition ruling as a victory for Americans.This case, initiated during the Trump administration, is the first major decision among several antitrust cases against Big Tech. It underscores bipartisan support for antitrust enforcement, as highlighted by Senator Amy Klobuchar. Other companies facing similar lawsuits include Meta, Amazon, and Apple.The Google case is the first major antitrust action since Microsoft's settlement in 2004 over its Internet Explorer monopoly. The drawn-out legal process may delay any immediate impact on consumers, but it signals a robust stance against monopolistic practices in the tech industry.Google has an illegal monopoly on search, US judge finds | ReutersGoogle illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules | AP NewsIn my column this week, I speak a bit about how state tax authorities could better serve small businesses.A proposal before the Multistate Tax Commission (MTC) aims to revolutionize sales tax compliance through voluntary audits for complex retail establishments with substantial annual receipts. The Sales Tax Compliance Assurance Review program seeks to foster a cooperative relationship between tax authorities and businesses, emphasizing education and support over punishment. To maximize its effectiveness, states should be encouraged to opt in via information-sharing agreements and by showcasing success stories.The program's prospective approach involves real-time reviews and resolutions for compliance issues, rather than retrospective audits. This allows businesses to identify and resolve issues early. Retailers with complex tax situations can apply for the program, starting with pre-audit conferences to introduce their recordkeeping systems to tax authorities. State tax administrations would benefit from enhanced compliance and useful data for future audits, while businesses could have their practices reviewed outside of formal audits.However, the program's success hinges on broader state participation. Currently, only 26 states are MTC members, excluding major states like Pennsylvania, New York, and California. More states must join to create uniform sales tax policies nationwide. Demonstrating the program's benefits in participating states could encourage others to join.Additionally, a certification process for point-of-sale (POS) systems should be integrated into the program. This would involve developing criteria for POS systems' compliance with sales tax laws, allowing developers to apply for certification. Certified systems would provide retailers with assurance of good-faith compliance, reducing the likelihood of audits based on software use alone.This expansion would enhance the MTC's program, aligning with its goals by offering additional compliance support for retailers. If the MTC implements these enhancements, it could pave the way for real-time tax remittance and a fully digitalized sales tax system.Voluntary Audit Proposal Needs More State Buy-Ins to Work Best 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

Apparently America needs ammo vending machines. Former ER star actor George Clooney called on President Biden to leave the 2024 race. A gaggle of GOP mouth-breathers from the House subpoenaed White House aids over Biden's health. MSNBC late night personality Lawrence O'Donnell slammed the White House press core over their questions about a Parkinson's expert visit to Pennsylvania Avenue. The Feds closed down a Russian social media bot farm that proliferated AI created lies for Trump's buddy Putin. Tooty Rudy Giuliani crashed his own bankruptcy hearing via speaker phone blathering about defamation. Congress person Alexandria Ocasio Cortez introduced impeachment proceedings against Harlan Crow's sub Clarence Thomas and insurrectionist Alito. Republican Senator Josh Hawley came out as a Christian nationalist as if it were news. Third party candidate and the crappiest Kennedy of all RFK Jr. announced he would stay neutral on 911.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Hurricane Beryl has made landfall at Matagorda and is currently slamming the Houston metro area: https://www.khou.com/article/weather/weather-impact/hurricane-beryl-texas-gulf-coast-landfall/285-c5815723-a9d2-440b-9b15-93341665e0c0 ...While Governor Abbott is out of the country on an economic excursion to Taiwan: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-lt-governor-dan-patrick-is-acting-governor-where-is-greg-abbott/287-76ddfe70-4c04-4453-a0ec-95654dc0207b ...California Congressman Eric Swalwell has noticed: https://x.com/RepSwalwell/status/1810137695009542498?t=qdMmC4qhbRGiAlNUR6pSzQ&s=03 Austin Congressman Lloyd Doggett is catching hell from Texas progressives for recommending that President Biden abandon his race for re-election: https://www.statesman.com/story/opinion/letters/2024/07/04/lloyd-doggett-joe-biden-withdraw-stunt-act-of-disloyalty-letters/74293475007/ ...But, others are praising the move: https://www.statesman.com/story/opinion/letters/2024/07/06/lloyd-doggett-deserves-praise-openly-calling-president-biden-to-quit-presidential-race/74310790007/ ...While Doggett affirms that he'll support the President, or whomever the Democratic nominee is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uXL_OPO4_A ...President Biden will speak at UT Austin's LBJ Presidential Library next Monday: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/07/07/texas-joe-biden-lbj-library/ Media Matters finds that mainstream national media essentially ignored the massive infant mortality spike in Texas related to our near-complete ban on abortion: https://www.mediamatters.org/broadcast-networks/national-news-media-barely-covered-infant-mortality-spike-followed-texas-anti Lavish gifts to Supreme Court justices like Clarence Thomas are paying off big time for billionaires like Texas' Harlan Crow: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/columnists/tomlinson/article/chevron-supreme-court-texas-crow-thomas-19549205.php The City of Fort Worth has intervened and is forcing the Fort Worth Botanic Garden to host a hateful conference being held by the extremist True Texas Project next weekend: https://fortworthreport.org/2024/07/04/fort-worths-ban-on-discriminatory-events-on-city-property-very-likely-to-be-removed/ Former USC and NFL QB Matt Leinart is the target of online backlash over a smiling photo he posted on July 4 with Ted Cruz: https://thespun.com/nfl/heisman-trophy-winner-is-getting-crushed-for-photo-with-ted-cruz ALL progressives should learn all they can about Project 2025, in order to resist its becoming actual U.S. policy: https://www.mediamatters.org/heritage-foundation/guide-project-2025-extreme-right-wing-agenda-next-republican-administration Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org/.

Last month, Clarence Thomas acknowledged several luxury trips that were gifted to him by billionaire Harlan Crow. But the pair's financial ties had long been public knowledge, thanks to a bombshell report by ProPublica in 2023.  The gifts included lavish vacations, trips on private yachts and jets — and even a trip to Indonesia valued at as much as half a million dollars. Most of these gifts went undisclosed, despite that being required by law. But this isn't Thomas' first rodeo. He has reportedly accepted a slew of gifts in the past, including $1200 worth of tires from an Omaha businessman, and a bust of President Lincoln valued at $15,000.Brooke speaks to Corey Robin, a journalist and political science professor at Brooklyn College and the City University of New York Graduate Center, about Clarence Thomas relationship with money and power, and Robin's article in Politico, "The Clarence Thomas Scandal Is About More Than Corruption. It's about his jurisprudence." This interview originally aired on April 21, 2023. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

In this episode, we delve into how artificial intelligence and notable property developers orchestrate a massive wealth transfer disguised by political chaos and market manipulations. Host Zev Shalev converses with James M. Nelson, author of 'The New Landlord: Powered by Big Data and Artificial Intelligence,' about the DOJ's investigation into alleged price-fixing by corporate landlords using AI platforms like RealPage. They explore the impacts of these practices on housing costs, homelessness, and the American Dream, spotlighting influential figures like Harlan Crow and Jared Kushner. Nelson's research unveils a systematic effort to manipulate housing markets, creating a stark contrast between wealthy elites and the struggling middle class. Thank you, James M. Nelson, for sharing your soon-to-be-published book with Narativ. You can learn more about James at https://jamesmartinnelson.com. Please support his efforts to expose the wealth transfer. 0:00 7.20.24 Zev Talks to James Nelson 02:24 Meet James M. Nelson: Author and Investigator 03:32 The Role of AI in Price Setting 06:41 The Impact of Data-Driven Economies 07:57 Homelessness and Rising Rental Rates 12:37 The Power of Property Management Systems 27:10 The Algorithmic Divide: Modern Segregation 27:56 The Death of the American Dream 29:01 Harlan Crow and the Real Estate Monopoly 30:19 The Legal and Ethical Quagmire 31:50 The Crow Empire's Rise and Fall 35:28 The Role of RealPage in Market Manipulation 37:15 Political Connections and Real Estate 39:14 The Impact on the Middle Class and Housing Market 43:16 The Future of American Governance 46:11 Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Artificial Intelligence: The Hidden Wealth Transfer and Housing Crisis | Interview with James M. Nelson In this episode, we delve into how artificial intelligence and notable property developers are orchestrating a massive wealth transfer disguised by political chaos and market manipulations. Host Zev Shalev converses with James M. Nelson, author of 'The New Landlord: Powered by Big Data and Artificial Intelligence,' about the DOJ's investigation into alleged price-fixing by corporate landlords using AI platforms like RealPage. They explore the impacts of these practices on housing costs, homelessness, and the American Dream, spotlighting influential figures like Harlan Crow and Jared Kushner. Nelson's research unveils a systematic effort to manipulate housing markets, creating a stark contrast between wealthy elites and the struggling middle class. 0:00 7.20.24 Zev Talks to James Nelson 02:24 Meet James M. Nelson: Author and Investigator 03:32 The Role of AI in Price Setting 06:41 The Impact of Data-Driven Economies 07:57 Homelessness and Rising Rental Rates 12:37 The Power of Property Management Systems 27:10 The Algorithmic Divide: Modern Segregation 27:56 The Death of the American Dream 29:01 Harlan Crow and the Real Estate Monopoly 30:19 The Legal and Ethical Quagmire 31:50 The Crow Empire's Rise and Fall 35:28 The Role of RealPage in Market Manipulation 37:15 Political Connections and Real Estate 39:14 The Impact on the Middle Class and Housing Market 43:16 The Future of American Governance 46:11 Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action

Tonight on The Last Word: More undisclosed trips are revealed between Justice Clarence Thomas and GOP megadonor Harlan Crow. Also, Ohio's Senate race is one of the most expensive in 2024. Plus, a new Biden policy shields undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation. And Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester officially files for a Delaware Senate run. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Sen. Sherrod Brown, Rep. Robert Garcia, and Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester join Lawrence O'Donnell.

SERIES 2 EPISODE 194: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) Trump and Mike Johnson are plotting for House Republicans to somehow "overturn" Trump's convictions in the Stormy Daniels Election Interference trial. That was what they were SUPPOSED to talk about when Trump met with the House GOP yesterday but amid all the threats and terrorism and dictatorship and violence we forget that at his core, Trump is a moron. Whether he and Johnson actually got around to conceive some extra-constitutional scheme to enact ex post facto measure, before or after the election, who knows. All we do know is that Trump wound up insulting and enrages Milwaukee, a month and a day before the Republican Convention is supposed to open there. The blowback was a welcome respite. Three different Wisconsin Congressmen made up four different excuses for Trump calling Milwaukee "horrible." One of them, Bryan Steil, first said Trump said no such thing, then in a local TV interview contradicted himself and said Trump did say it, but was referring to "specific things." The upshot of all of this - and Trump's word salads - and Trump's manic blinking at his news conference where he couldn't handle any questions - is the ever-increasingly obvious reality that Trump is currently losing his mind. And that means for all its bravado and fealty the Republican Party is shackled to a corpse. B-Block (24:30) TRUMPDATE: Late breaking news about Trump's fear of going to prison and the likelihood that if he goes it'll be in a place that is halfway between New York City and ESPN (huh?) (26:14) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Rishi Sunak explains he grew up deprived because he didn't have the British equivalent of HBO. The downward spiral of ex-human being Mark Penn gets worse. And Lauren Boebert is caught vaping in public again and you know WHAT HAPPENED LAST TIME! C-Block (34:00) FRIDAYS WITH THURBER: For the first time, a chapter from Thurber's only non-fiction book "The Years With Ross." It includes a quote from a New Yorker Magazine writer that to me is one of the five or ten greatest things uttered by anybody in the history of the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday, June 14th, 2024Today, SCOTUS unanimously tosses the challenge to Mifepristone on standing; the nephew Clarence Thomas raised as a son whose tuition was paid for by Harlan Crow is facing 25 plus years on weapons and drug charges; Senate Republicans block IVF protection bill; Donald Trump tells Republicans that Milwaukee is a terrible city; the Senate Judiciary found three more trips Clarence Thomas failed to report; US senate candidate Royce White owes more than $100K in unpaid child support; the Senate Judiciary agrees to end it's investigation into Harlan Crow in exchange for some documents; Kari Lake has lost her appeals court challenge to the 2022 election results; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.John Fugelsanghttps://www.johnfugelsang.com/tmehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-fugelsang-podcast/id1464094232The Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy Tourhttps://sexyliberal.com NetRoots is happening in Baltimore July 11th - the 13thGo to https://www.netrootsnation.org and use promo code NN24Partner for 10% off your ticket! The Thomas concurrence in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine is ... something. .. (@ProfMMurray)Clarence Thomas's “Son” Breaks Silence From Jail (The New Republic)Justice Clarence Thomas took more trips on GOP megadonor's private plane than previously known (CNN)Kari Lake loses Arizona appeals court challenge of 2022 loss in governor race (AP News) Have some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ From The Good Newshttps://www.netrootsnation.org  - Promo Code NN24Partner (Baltimore MD)Respectful Disability Language: Here's What's Up! (AUCD.org)CRE8IV Music & Arts Fest 2024 (gorockford.com)Muralist Instagram @j_r_ustickhttps://prevail-with-greg-olear.simplecast.com/episodes/the-opposite-of-chaos-is-community-with-billy-ray Live Show Ticket Links:https://allisongill.com (for all tickets and show dates)Sunday, June 2nd – Chicago IL – Schubas TavernFriday June 14th – Philadelphia PA – City WinerySaturday June 15th – New York NY – City WinerySunday June 16th – Boston MA – City WineryMonday June 17th Boston, MA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-Bos2Wednesday July 10th – Portland OR – Polaris Hall(with Dana!)Thursday July 11th – Seattle WA – The Triple Door(with Dana!)Thursday July 25th Milwaukee, WI https://tinyurl.com/Beans-MKESunday July 28th Nashville, TN - with Phil Williams https://tinyurl.com/Beans-TennWednesday July 31st St. Louis, MO https://tinyurl.com/Beans-STLFriday August 16th Washington, DC - with Andy McCabe, Pete Strzok, Glenn Kirschner https://tinyurl.com/Beans-in-DCSaturday August 24 San Francisco, CA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-SF Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Former President Donald Trump vented about his legal troubles to House Republicans in a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill today, the first time Trump has returned to the Capitol campus since leaving office after the January 6, 2021 riot. Trump aired his grievances regarding his legal and electoral challenges, attacked his critics in the room, and only briefly addressed policy matters like abortion and taxes, according to multiple GOP lawmakers who were in attendance. He also met with Senate Republicans, including Sen. Mitch McConnell, who had an icy relationship with the former President and hadn't spoken directly with him since December 2020. Trump praised McConnell today and shook his hand. New York Democratic congressman Daniel Goldman speaks to Anderson about Trump's day in Washington. Also tonight, a top Senate Democrat revealed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took more undisclosed trips on a private plane of GOP megadonor Harlan Crow. CNN justice correspondent Jessica Schneider, former federal judge John E. Jones III and former federal prosecutor Elie Honig give their thoughts on the new development. Plus, a special goodbye and good luck to our longtime executive producer Charlie Moore, who's taking on a new role at CNN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's Headlines: The Supreme Court unanimously rejected a case to ban the abortion medication mifepristone, citing the plaintiffs' lack of legal standing, without addressing whether Americans have a constitutional right to abortion medication. Justice Brett Kavanaugh stated the plaintiffs did not demonstrate any injury from the drug's availability, making the federal courts an inappropriate venue for their concerns. Consequently, mifepristone remains accessible within the first 10 weeks of gestation and can be dispensed by mail and various providers. Meanwhile, Justice Clarence Thomas faces scrutiny for undisclosed trips funded by billionaire Harlan Crow, despite amending his disclosure forms for other trips.Records reveal that Donald Trump's presidential campaign redirected $4.6 million to his businesses, with the largest payment being $800,000 for Secret Service airfare to his aviation company. Trump also spoke at Capitol Hill, criticizing U.S. aid to Ukraine, proposing tariffs to replace income tax, and insulting Milwaukee, where the GOP convention is set to be held. In Congress, Republicans blocked a vote on a bill to federally protect access to IVF, only two Republicans, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voted to advance the bill. Finally, Tesla shareholders voted to reinstate Elon Musk's $56 million compensation package, despite a Delaware judge previously rescinding it due to improper granting by the company's board. This decision comes as Tesla's stock declined by 27% this year. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict access to abortion pill Axios: Clarence Thomas took more undisclosed trips, Senate committee finds The Daily Beast: Trump's Campaign Is Funneling Cash Back to His Businesses Reuters: Trump talks tariffs and taxes, calls Republican host city 'horrible' WA Post: Senate Republicans block bill to protect access to in vitro fertilization CNBC: Tesla shareholders vote to reinstate Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's KITM, David Waldman celebrates making it to the weekend on his last fraying vocal cord, while I celebrate publishing over 2,000 entries obviously not written by AI since 2015. It's unanimous. The Supreme Court ruled on FDA v. Alliance For Hippocratic Medicine. 9-0 because it lacked standing, 3-6 that the lawsuit was absurd, dangerous, and should not have made it to SCOTUS level, and 6-3 looking forward to passing it next year. Oops! Clarence Thomas forgot to mention a few more private jet trips his old billionaire buddy Harlan Crow gave him. Don't worry, Clarence will never reinburse, recuse, or regret anything. The House Gop had its “Take Your Poopy Bawling Baby To Work Day” yesterday, which many in the media call the most pleasant day in DC since early 2021. Some people just hold their petulant ugly brats to a different standard, I guess. And yet, maybe not every Republican is proud of their little felon. Felon Donald Trump shouldn't be allowed to hold a liquor license, but Donald explains that he only owns the various LLCs who own the company who owns the license… Donald Trump has now illegally owned a firearm for about a week longer than Hunter Biden did. Ace KITM Correspondent Rosalyn MacGregor reports that eight congressional candidates were attempting to get on the Michigan primary ballot using fake signatures. KITM Senior Sports Correspondent Darwin Darko reports that male sports analysts somehow know less about women's sports than they know about men's. Meanwhile, the MLB, sponsored by online sports betting at stadiums and all media, will suspend players for a 20 buck bet, but finds the need to supply bodyguards to protect players from irate gamblers.

allas real estate magnate Harlan Crow provided documents to a Senate committee showing Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took several additional but undisclosed trips on Crow's private plane, Democrats said Thursday; Dallas woman tells Congress she had to leave Texas for medically necessary abortion; Woman arrested by Fort Worth police allegedly stole vehicle with corpse in it; Luka Doncic admits he let Mavericks down in Game 3: ‘It wasn't the smartest thing' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took more trips on GOP megadonor Harlan Crow's private jet than previously known, as revealed by Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin. Thomas flew on Crow's plane in 2017, 2019, and 2021 for various U.S. trips, as well as a 2019 journey to Indonesia where he stayed on Crow's yacht. This information adds to the scrutiny of Thomas's luxury travel funded by friends with conservative ties. Thomas, criticized for not disclosing these trips, claims he followed the court's rules at the time, which have since been tightened to mandate such disclosures. His recent financial disclosures admitted an "inadvertent omission" of a hotel stay but omitted the private jet travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our news wrap Friday, President Biden apologized to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for the months long delay in U.S. aid, the U.S. military reconnected a pier meant to deliver aid to Gaza after it broke apart in storms, Clarence Thomas disclosed two luxury trips from 2019 that were partially paid for by Harlan Crow and the Biden administration is raising fuel-economy standards for new cars. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Hunter Biden's defense team called Naomi Biden, his daughter with ex-wife Kathleen Buehl, to testify Friday at his trial on charges related to his October 2018 purchase of a firearm. President Biden on Friday drew on the heroism of the U.S. Army Rangers who scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc on D-Day in 1944, urging Americans to think of their nation's cause as greater than themselves and cautioning against isolationism. Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019, according to his financial disclosure report for 2023 that was publicly released Friday. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan is in for Norah. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Supreme Court justices' annual financial disclosures have once again captured public attention, offering a glimpse into their lives beyond the nation's highest court. The Court's newly adopted ethics code aims to instill confidence in the impartiality of its members, even as questions persist about its enforceability. Amidst the scrutiny, is Clarence Thomas who has acknowledged taking luxury trips that were paid for by Texas billionaire Harlan Crow. With great power comes great responsibility, and the justices' disclosures serve as a crucial accountability measure, ensuring their conduct remains above reproach.

In our news wrap Friday, President Biden apologized to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for the months long delay in U.S. aid, the U.S. military reconnected a pier meant to deliver aid to Gaza after it broke apart in storms, Clarence Thomas disclosed two luxury trips from 2019 that were partially paid for by Harlan Crow and the Biden administration is raising fuel-economy standards for new cars. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

SERIES 2 EPISODE 166: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: We need a special counsel to investigate the six conservatives on the Supreme Court. We know Harlan Crow spent thousands on Clarence Thomas – for what precise purpose We know somebody paid off Brett Kavanaugh's debts – who? When? Why? We know Leonard Leo's gang spent millions to put Gorsuch and the others in place – what did they get in return? We know the Trump appointees all lied to the Senate and said Roe-V-Wade was settled, then voted to overturn it – were they paid to? We know the conservatives looked at the 14th Amendment, which states when, why, and how to appeal disqualification from the ballot, and ignored the Constitution. To what end? We know those conservatives have now signaled that they will countenance a coup, or presidentially-ordered domestic assassinations, or anything, so long as they can pretend they were official acts, and so long as they don't have to rule until and unless Trump is president again. What inducement could make even conservatives – even conservative lawyers – prostitute themselves? And most of all we know, that if the polarity was reversed – if this was a Republican administration now and that was an utterly corrupt and criminal DEMOCRATIC president on trial – and a 6-3 LIBERAL Supreme Court impeding and slowing and obstructing justice – we KNOW that the Republican administration would do: There would be a Special Counsel investigating the Court. There are lesser solutions. Joyce Vance suggests Jack Smith empty his January 6th evidence at a hearing to determine what might be subject to 'presidential immunity.' Brian Beutler suggests something stronger. The gist is: we – I mean all of us who have a faint hope that there'll be representative government in this country a year from today – WE must stop assuming that being right about everything DECIDES everything any more (if it ever did). The Biden campaign is going to have to stop assuming that the president being right and good and Trump being the worst person in this country's history is going to be enough. We need to go on OFFENSE and the goal has to be to metaphorically GUT the bastard – and to metaphorically GUT all the OTHER bastards in his gang. As said by the character of the prime minister in “House of Cards” – the good version – we need to put a bit of stick about. ALSO: There's little new left to say about the psychopathic monster Kristi Noem. Yet I actually found something. It's not good. And it's from her alleged boyfriend. B-Block (25:41) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: The lovely celebrity columnist Cindy Adams just turned 94. Somebody leaked her birthday party guest list and it's the twelve people you meet when you get to hell. The New York Times is so strung out over Politico's reveal that its publisher is altering the news to punish Biden for not doing an interview that it has issued a furious denial about journalism and principles and THE STATEMENT IS ANONYMOUS. And unfortunately not only did Nancy Pelosi call out my ex for being a Trump apologist but based on her reaction she has no idea that everybody agrees she's a Trump apologist. C-Block (35:16) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Well it ain't Thursday but it IS Tur-Day. Since I'm already talking about my ex, face planting on MSNBC every afternoon, I might as well tell you the rest of the story. About her jumping the political shark. About her book. And about how she deceived me. And The New York Times. And The Washington Post. It's exhausting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Graves is the founder and Executive Director of True North Research, a national investigative watchdog group that exposes the shadowy machinations of dark money funders like Leonard Leo, Barre Seid, Harlan Crow, Charles Koch, Dick Uihlein, and Rob Arkley, and their front groups. She served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Policy Development/Legal Policy at the U.S. Department of Justice under Attorneys General Janet Reno and John Ashcroft, Chief Counsel for Nominations for Senator Patrick Leahy on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, Deputy Chief of the Article III Judges Division of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts with oversight of the Financial Disclosure Office and more. She also launched the award-winning ALECexposed.org investigation, KochDocs, and other projects. Her op-eds have run in the most prominent newspapers and magazines in the country, and she is a frequent guest on MSNBC. From 2009-2017, she led the Center for Media and Democracy.In this discussion with Greg Olear, Graves discusses her work with True North Research, how she shares an alma mater with one of the most notorious dark money maestros, all the stuff that went on during Brett Kavanaugh's FIRST confirmation hearing, the failures of the Roberts Court and John Roberts, the Clarence & Ginni Thomas corruption, and more. Plus: a gift idea!Prevail is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/gregFollow Lisa:https://twitter.com/thelisagravesTrue North Research:https://truenorthresearch.org/Her 2018 Slate piece about Brett Kavanaugh:https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/09/judge-brett-kavanaugh-should-be-impeached-for-lying-during-his-confirmation-hearings.htmlAnd the one in TIME:https://time.com/5398191/brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court-senators/ Subscribe to the PREVAIL newsletter:https://gregolear.substack.com/aboutWould you like to tell us more about you? http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

Today, we revisit an interview with Justin Elliot from ProPublica on his groundbreaking investigation into corruption allegations against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. We cover the financial ties between Thomas, his wife, and right-wing billionaire Harlan Crow, which included expensive vacations and significant contributions to private school tuition. And we go inside the world of investigative reporting to understand what it takes to break a story like this. 00:00 Introduction and Context 00:01 The Clarence Thomas Corruption Story 00:26 The Impact of Corruption on the Supreme Court 01:39 The Role of Journalism in Uncovering Corruption 02:33 Interview with Justin Elliot 02:39 The Importance of Investigative Journalism 07:08 The Challenges of Reporting on the Supreme Court 08:25 The Unusual Financial Ties Between Crow and Thomas 12:48 The Power of Public Records in Journalism 18:47 The Influence of Money in Politics 24:55 The Need for Transparency in the Supreme Court 36:39 The Role of the Senate in Investigating Corruption 39:38 Conclusion and Call to Action

It's News Day Tuesday! Sam and Emma speak with journalist Katya Schwenk, to discuss her recent reporting on Boeing published in The Lever. First, Sam and Emma run through updates on Blinken's visit to the Middle East, Amnesty International's report on Israel's murders in the West Bank, the dearth of evidence of actual UNRWA involvement in October 7th, Michigan Democrats' action against Biden's Gaza policy, the GOP's immigration bill fiasco, the Mayorkas impeachment, Harlan Crow's suspect finances, college student unions, and another corrupt funder of Eric Adams' mayoral campaign, also parsing through Mayor Abdullah Hammoud of Dearborn, Michigan's statements on voters' and Arab-Americans' issues with Joe Biden. Katya Schwenk then joins, diving right into the most recent Boeing scandal, kicking off this January when the door panel blew out in an Alaska Airlines flight over Portland, and how it put the spotlight back on Boeing's string of fatal crashes at the end of the 2010s, before briefly touching on the (nonexistent) role DEI played in these malfunctioning. Stepping back, Schwenk dives into Boeing's launch of a new Max 737 in 2018 despite internal awareness of various software issues, the company's skirting of certain federal regulations, and their eventual (minimal) fraud charges from Trump's DOJ during his final weeks in office, also exploring the DOJ's eventual agreement to drop charges if the company met compliance over the next three years – a period that ended just two days after the recent Alaska Airlines emergency landing. Expanding on this, Katya looks at the reassessment of this deal between Boeing and the US Government, and whether the obvious continuation of Boeing's unregulated production issues will be called into question, or if the US will continue to allow a major US company to skirt regulation, before wrapping up, by walking Sam and Emma through the major financial success of Boeing. Sam and Emma also dive into the collapse of Biden's immigration deal with the GOP, and parse through each side of the bipartisan opposition to the Biden Administration's “Trump-Era policy.” And in the Fun Half: Sam and Emma watch Dave Rubin use racism to back his racism, Tim from Chicago shines a light on a MAJOR blind spot heading into the 2024 election, and a Syrian student from Germany explores the major issues with the monolithic representation of Islamist movements in Western media. Ronald Raygun provides great commentary on Biden's ongoing immigration deal fiasco, plus, your calls and IMs! Check out Katya's work here: https://www.levernews.com/author/katya/ Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: http://majority.fm/app Check out today's sponsors: Liquid IV: Rehydrate yourself for the New Year. Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off your first order when you go to https://liquidiv.com and use code MAJORITYREP at checkout.  That's 20% off your first order when you shop better hydration today using promo code MAJORITYREP at https://liquidiv.com. Zippix Toothpicks: Make your lungs happy and try Zippix Nicotine Toothpicks. Ditch the cigarettes, ditch the vape and get some nicotine infused toothpicks at https://ZippixToothpicks.com today. Get 10% off your first order by using the code MAJORITY10 at checkout. Your lungs will be glad you did. MUST be 21 or older to order. Warning, nicotine is an addictive chemical. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech @BradKAlsop 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/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/

Air Date 1/13/2024 The Supreme Court began to lose its legitimacy in the eyes of many when President Obama wasn't allowed to fill the open seat left by the death of Antonin Scalia but, in truth, the scandal and manipulation of the nation's highest court go back much, much farther than that. However, in a bygone age, scandal was handled much differently than today, putting our current state of disfunction and hyper-partisanship into sharp focus. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Clips and Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! OUR AFFILIATE LINKS: ExpressVPN.com/BestOfTheLeft GET INTERNET PRIVACY WITH EXPRESS VPN! BestOfTheLeft.com/Libro SUPPORT INDIE BOOKSHOPS, GET YOUR AUDIOBOOK FROM LIBRO! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Ralph explains the need for resignations and reform on the Supreme Court - Ralph Nader Radio Hour - Air Date 12-30-23 I think they are reaching a point—the six-justice majority— of getting a huge backlash… I don't call for the impeachment of Justices very easily. In case after case these Justices come down on the side of artificial entities called corporations Ch. 2: Astonishing Corruption at The Supreme Court? - LegalEagle - Air Date 5-6-23 Ethics? Never heard of it Ch. 3: Supreme Court's Corrupt Financial Ties To Billionaire Exposed During Senate Hearing - The Majority Report - Air Date 5-3-23 Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) used a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Supreme Court ethics on Tuesday to discuss the financial ties between Justice Clarence Thomas and conservative billionaire Harlan Crow. Ch. 4: EXPOSED: Supreme Court Corruption CAUGHT Red Handed - The Kyle Kulinski Show - Air Date 4-27-23 Looking at Neil Gorsuch's questionable property sale and Clarence Thomas' refusal to answer to congress Ch. 5: Clarence Thomas Grifting - The Muckrake Political Podcast - Air Date 12-19-23 They shift to another bombshell report about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's taking advantage of his position to enrich his lifestyle. Ch. 6: New Supreme Court ethics code 'does very little' to hold justices accountable, expert says - PBS NewsHour - Air Date 11-13-23 The nine Supreme Court justices handed down a surprise unanimous decision binding themselves to a new code of ethics. It comes after criticism over undisclosed perks for some of the justices. Ch. 7: How to Fix a Broken Supreme Court - Robert Reich - Air Date 7-18-23 Justice Roberts refused to testify in a hearing on SCOTUS ethics. Thomas and Alito accepted luxury vacations from GOP megadonors. Gorsuch sold property to the CEO of a law firm that argues cases before the Court. MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 8: Bombshell new report on the Supreme Court's abortion leak - All In with Chris Hayes - Air Date 12-15-23 New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor joins Chris Hayes to discuss her behind-the-scenes look into the dismantling of Roe Ch. 9: Supreme Court Scandals: A Story of Justice - Now & Then - Air Date 4-26-23 Samuel Chase's impeachment over his pronounced Federalist leanings, Stephen J. Field's 1880s relationships with railroad magnates, and Abe Fortas' 1969 resignation following the revelation of his acceptance of consulting fees from a felonious financier FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 10: Final comments on John Roberts' year-end report and the slide away from the possibility of accountability Article: Chief Justice John Roberts' AI Report Reads Like an Old Robot Wrote It MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions) SHOW IMAGE: Description: A close-up photograph of the entrance of the U.S. Supreme Court building. White stone columns partly lit by sun slightly obscure the dark wooden entryway door at the center in shadow. Credit: "Supreme Court of the United States Facade" by Leandro Paes Leme, Pexels | License | Changes: Cropped   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com

It's Hump Day! Sam and Emma speak with Joshua Kaplan, reporter at ProPublica, to discuss recent reporting surrounding Justice Clarence Thomas's finances. Then, they speak with Roge Karma, staff writer at The Atlantic, to discuss his recent piece entitled "The Secretive Industry Devouring the U.S. Economy." First, Sam and Emma run through updates on DT getting DQ'ed from CO's ballot, the US vetoing another UN ceasefire resolution, dropping US housing aid, environmental policy, Tennessee fascism, EU immigration policies, 2023's precipitous drop in crime, and US-China relations, before diving into Trump's active embrace of Nazi rhetoric. Josh Kaplan then joins, diving right into the new revelations that document Clarence Thomas' pleas to sitting GOP officials to boost SCOTUS Justice pay in the years before the takeoff of his relationships with billionaire benefactors Leonard Leo and Harlan Crow. Expanding on this, Kaplan walks Sam and Emma through the shady details of these “requests,” alongside the shady execution of payments to both Justice Thomas and his wife, and how these elements helped keep this budding (and blatantly corrupt) relationship behind a curtain. Finally, they wrap up the interview by looking at the next steps the Senate must take, and what lingering questions remain. Roge Karma then brings Sam and Emma through the evolution of Private Equity's takeover of the US economy over the last few decades, the role of the financial crisis in driving their proliferation, and the particular issue of their privatization – and thus the obscuring – of the operations of so much of our economy. Next, Karma explores how Private Equity systematically buys up massive public companies and entire private industries only to kill their services and sell them off for a profit – a tactic that extends to lifesaving services like nursing homes, which has resulted in some 20 thousand deaths – alongside taking up the “shadier” operations of legitimate companies and removing any kind of oversight. He also explores the potential of a collapse of the Private Equity industry and what shockwaves that could have on the rest of the US economy, before wrapping up with ongoing FTC challenges to the industry, and what the ideal financial reform would be. And in the Fun Half: Sam and Emma reflect on Sam's infamous “War on Christmas” bit, walk through another exposé on the myth of the retail crime wave, and do a deep dive into Krystal Ball's deconstruction of RFK's insane claims about Israel and Palestine. Jason Whitlock argues against his own rights in a particularly specific manner, plus, your calls and IMs! Check out the reporting Josh contributed to here: https://www.propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-money-complaints-sparked-resignation-fears-scotus Check out Roge's piece here: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/10/private-equity-publicly-traded-companies/675788/ Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: http://majority.fm/app Check out today's sponsors: Nutrafol: Take the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to https://nutrafol.com/men and enter the promo code TMR. Givewell: If you've never donated through GiveWell before, you can have your donation matched up to ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS before the end of the year or as long as matching funds last. To claim your match, go to https://givewell.org and pick PODCAST and enter The Majority Report with Sam Seder at checkout. Make sure they know that you heard about GiveWell from The Majority Report with Sam Seder to get your donation matched. Aura Frames: Give the perfect gift this holiday! Visit https://AuraFrames.com/MAJORITY today and get 30 dollars off their best-selling frames. These frames sell out quickly though, so get yours before they're gone! That's https://AuraFrames.com/MAJORITY. Use promo code MAJORITY to get 30 dollars of their best-selling frame. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech @BradKAlsop 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/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/

The Supreme Court is at it again! This current season of the American Hunger Games, also known as a Supreme Court session, could be as disastrous for the American people and great for the far-right donor class since Citizens United. Here to help us make sense of the firehose of corruption coming out of the nation's highest court is Jesse Eisinger, a senior editor and investigative reporter for ProPublica and author of "The Chickenshit Club: Why the Justice Department Fails to Prosecute Executives." Eisinger edited and led the team of journalists who produced several investigations exposing the massive bribes— we mean, the totally unethical and impeachable financial entanglements of Republican-appointed justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. The discussion includes why Republicans build war chests to capture our courts for generations and why Democrats continue to have no strategy in response; why the DOJ let Wall Street off the hook for tanking our global economy and what that means for whether Trump and his co-conspirators will also get away with their crimes and corruption, and how to push back against elite criminal impunity in a time of historic income inequality—worse than the Gilded Age. This week's bonus episode will answer questions from listeners at the Democracy Defender level and higher on Patreon. Andrea will also share some colorful insights from someone who had to work with Russian oligarchs back in the car bomb 1990s in Russia. For our Patreon community, Mark your calendar for the January 18th, 8 pm ET social media workshop to help us get in gear for raising our voices as we head into another make-it-or-break-it election year for our democracy and, therefore, the world Want to join the conversation? Subscribe to join our community of listeners at Patreon.com/Gaslit  Show Notes: Urgent call-to-action from Razom for Ukraine: Call your representative and ask them to pass supplemental funding for Ukraine. More info for taking quick action here: https://www.votervoice.net/RAZOMFORUKRAINE/Campaigns/107413/Respond How to Volunteer in Ukraine https://www.volunteeringukraine.com/ How to Visit Ukraine https://visitukraine.today/ Make a tax deductible donation to the Berliner Odessa Express https://www.we-aid.org/en/initiatives/berlinodessaexpress/ Short film by Rick Minnich on the Berliner Odessa Express: “We Are Here” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjzAsCG--6I Clarence Thomas' 38 Vacations: The Other Billionaires Who Have Treated the Supreme Court Justice to Luxury Travel https://www.propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-other-billionaires-sokol-huizenga-novelly-supreme-court Clarence Thomas Secretly Participated in Koch Network Donor Events https://www.propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-secretly-attended-koch-brothers-donor-events-scotus We Don't Talk About Leonard: The Man Behind the Right's Supreme Court Supermajority https://www.propublica.org/article/we-dont-talk-about-leonard-leo-supreme-court-supermajority   The Parallax View (Journalistic thriller recommended by Jesse Eisinger)  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Parallax_View   Justice Samuel Alito Took Luxury Fishing Vacation With GOP Billionaire Who Later Had Cases Before the Court https://www.propublica.org/article/samuel-alito-luxury-fishing-trip-paul-singer-scotus-supreme-court   It's Not Personal: Why Clarence Thomas' Trip to the Koch Summit Undermines His Ethics Defense https://www.propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-koch-network-trips-disclosure-law-scotus   Citizens for Ethics: “Republicans are promising to unleash a whirlwind of 150 subpoenas on allies of Democrats if Senator Durbin moves forward with a subpoena of Harlan Crow in his Supreme Court ethics investigation. That threat just shows how powerful Harlan Crow really is.”  https://twitter.com/CREWcrew/status/1730195116663394757?t=-epurOECtmwyOyu6rjyEgQ&s=19   New Supreme Court Ethics Code Is Designed to Fail https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/new-supreme-court-ethics-code-designed-fail   Supreme Court conservatives seem likely to axe SEC enforcement powers https://www.npr.org/2023/11/29/1215931171/supreme-court-heard-arguments-in-a-challenge-to-the-secs-ability-to-fight-fraud   Behind the Scenes of Justice Alito's Unprecedented Wall Street Journal Pre-buttal The Journal editorial page accused ProPublica of misleading readers in a story that hadn't yet been published. https://www.propublica.org/article/behind-scenes-alito-wall-street-journal-prebuttal-editorial   Supreme Court's SEC case ruling could ‘upend government as we know it' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYooyPcRNVc   Supreme Court Skeptical of Argument That Could Hobble Consumer Watchdog The justices heard a challenge to the way Congress funded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau but seemed persuaded that it was constitutional. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/03/us/supreme-court-cfpb.html   Billionaires had a surprisingly bad day in the Supreme Court today https://www.vox.com/scotus/2023/12/5/23989306/supreme-court-wealth-tax-billionaires-moore-united-states-elizabeth-warren

SERIES 2 EPISODE 83: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT:  I'd like to apologize for what MSNBC has become. Again. I'd like to apologize AGAIN for what MSNBC has become. They fired Mehdi Hasan yesterday. He hosted one hour a week on Sunday nights and it might have been the best hour on the network because while I don't know that I agreed with even MOST of what he said, he wasn't doctrinaire and he didn't simply repeat what Maddow says and he didn't pretend to be a moderate because being a Trump propagandist didn't work out for him like Scarborough does and he didn't struggle to read a prompter full of Democratic Party talking points like Joy Reid does and to my knowledge he never fell asleep on the air like Andrea Mitchell does nor cause the viewer to fall asleep like Hayes and O'Donnell do. I do NOT know for certain why they fired him, I do NOT know if he said something about the Middle East they did not like, I do not know if the timing was coincidental. Let's put it this way: they either fired him for his Middle East opinions DURING conflict in the Middle East OR they fired him for something else DURING conflict in the Middle East and thus made themselves look guilty of firing him for his Middle East opinions anyway. Just as important as the continuing asinine and ignorant conduct of the management of MSNBC and NBC and NBC News is the issue of personal integrity of the people at what is god help us the closest thing to a liberal news network in this country. MORE important than the FIRING of Mehdi Hasan, is the response from MSNBC's stars about the firing of Mehdi Hasan. Want to read what Maddow and O'Donnell and Hayes and Wagner and Reid and everybody else said about this:   Wanna read it again? The POINT of HAVING the money IS that you SHOULD say "F YOU" to somebody at least once in your life. Not like Musk did; saying it to people who for some reason don't want their ads next to antisemitic and Pizzagate posts. But in DEFENSE of something. FOR something. If there are three people at NBC – hell, three people in NEWS – three people in TELEVISION – who can at least get away with a loud pointed protest – hell, can get away with saying “If Mehdi Hasan goes or if Tiffany Cross goes or if we keep diluting our product down to badly rewritten Democratic Party press releases, we're on strike” – if there are THREE people in media – besides like Taylor Swift - who can say “We are standing on our principles” and will LIVE TO TELL ABOUT IT, it's Chris Hayes and Lawrence O'Donnell. Of course – you've gotta HAVE principles. ALSO the Judge Engoron Trump gag order is back in place and Trump is still endangering the judge, his wife, and now his son. And Politico says the editorial that provoked Trump to revive the self-own "I will kill ObamaCare" not only revivified the ISSUE; it revivified Biden's campaign. Emails went out within hours. Nancy Pelosi got on a press call Tuesday. Biden hit Trump on video Wednesday. Commercials are already running on the state level. And then the Wall Street Journal ran another editorial on ObamaCare… attacking… TRUMP. For his failure to repeal AND his failed response to their first editorial. Whereupon Trump replied by attacking… the Wall Street Journal by calling the paper quote “Globalist” and the Editorial Page a “mess.” The Editorial Page whose editorial about ObamaCare got him so excited that he again vowed to replace ObamaCare and thus revitalized the Biden campaign and I haven't fully diagrammed this bizarre confluence of events but I think the gist of it is: if Biden is re-elected we can thank… The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board? B-Block (31:46) POSTSCRIPTS TO THE NEWS: House Judiciary subpoenas Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo and enrages GOP. Good. Wanna guess how many copies Marjorie Greene's book sold in its first week? You need only three digits. And Henry Kissinger is dead. Are we certain? (37:35) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Even The Daily Caller has fired Tucker Carlson. Lanah Burkhardt and book banning for fun and profit. And Three's Company: Florida GOP Chief accused of sexual battery by a woman who says she and he and his wife - who is the co-founder of Moms For Liberty - had a long-standing menage-a-trois polygamy thing going on. Oh so it's THAT kind of liberty! Moms for three-ways! C-Block (44:32) FRIDAYS WITH THURBER: The first time I've ever read aloud Thurber's death-by-a-thousand-cuts critique of Salvador Dali's autobiography. "The Secret Life Of James Thurber."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday, December 1st, 2023Today, in the Hot Notes: the House debates on whether to expel George Santos as a vote is schedule this afternoon; the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division has reinstated Judge Engoron's dual gag orders on Donald Trump; Rep. Scott Perry's texts are mistakenly unsealed by the DC court; Elon Musk tells Disney's Bob Iger to go fuck himself; the Florida GOP chair and husband of Moms for Liberty founder is accused of sexual battery by a person they had a threesome with; no, i am not making up these headlines; a federal judge will not stop the Biden Administration from taking down razor wire in Texas; a former Bedminster employee says she was sexually harassed and tricked into signing an NDA by Alina Habba; Ken Chesebro will be answering questions in both Nevada and Arizona state investigations into the fraudulent electors scheme; Rep. Andy Ogles doesn't have a bank account and also got a mysterious loan to bolster his campaign; a Texas man is sentenced to two years in prison for threatening election workers; the Senate Judiciary votes to subpoena Leonard Leo and Harlan Crow; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Promo CodeGo to JOINdeleteme.com/Dailybeans and use promo code Dailybeans for 20% off.  Our GuestJohn Fugelsanghttps://www.johnfugelsang.com/tmehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-fugelsang-podcast/id1464094232How We Win The House 2024!https://swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin2024Want some sweet Daily Beans Merchhttps://shop.dailybeanspod.comSubscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily BeansFrom the Good Newshttps://titmouse.nethttps://www.thetaskforce.org/news/reflections-on-the-1993-march-on-washington Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Senate Democrats are trying to implement a code of ethics for the Supreme Court amid reports that several conservative justices accepted free trips and failed to disclose them. Democrats on the Judiciary Committee intend to subpoena Republican donor Harlan Crow and conservative activist Leonard Leo. Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, who chairs the subcommittee, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

TOP NEWS | On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down:   Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican, criticized Senate Democrats over their plan to subpoena billionaires Harlan Crow and Robin Arkley II and conservative activist Leonard Leo. Speaker Mike Johnson opened up about his Christian faith and how it informs his politics […]

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023Today, in the Hot Notes: Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote to subpoena Harlan Crow, Leonard Leo, and Robin Arkley II as part of its Supreme Court ethics investigation; an Alabama man has been charged with threatening Fulton County DA Fani Willis; a massive blast levels a refugee camp in Gaza; a Las Vegas man has been charged with making antisemitic threats to a Jewish Senator; the Biden Administration announces new a student debt forgiveness plan; the Senate confirms Jack Lew as the new US Ambassador to Israel; Speaker Mike Johnson conditions aid to Israel on stripping aid to Ukraine and gutting the IRS for his rich friends; an LGBTQ book ban proponent is arrested on felony child molestation charges in Missouri; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.More from our Guests:Dallas McLaughlinWhat the H#&L is Happening in Temeculahttps://open.spotify.com/show/4yloSNQCv9cnJwg2kkUo5Y?si=76748183308147b9https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-h-l-is-happening-in-temecula/id1710509252Promo CodesFor 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to https://www.helxsleep.com/dailybeans and use code HELIXPARTNER.How We Win The House 2024!https://swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin2024Want some sweet Daily Beans Merchhttps://shop.dailybeanspod.com/Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And Money:Ad-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily BeansFrom the Good Newshttps://orphansofthestorm.orghttps://www.etsy.com/shop/WildPeccariesListener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

TOP NEWS | On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican, criticized Senate Democrats over their plan to subpoena billionaires Harlan Crow and Robin Arkley II and conservative activist Leonard Leo. Speaker Mike Johnson opened up about his Christian faith and how it informs his politics in an interview with The Daily Signal https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/10/31/exclusive-house-speaker-mike-johnson-opens-up-about-intersection-of-faith-politics/Our colleague Fred Lucas reports that the House Oversight and Accountability Committee released a $40,000 check it says was laundered through a China-connected to Joe Biden in 2017, months after leaving office as vice president. Elon Musk, who made an appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast, did not mince words while discussing billionaire George Soros. Relevant LinksListen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcastsSign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday, October 19th, 2023Today, Jim Jordan loses AGAIN and by a LARGER MARGIN as some in the caucus complain about them and their spouses receiving threats; Senator Bob Menendez has been prohibited from receiving a classified briefing on Israel; Justice Amy Coney Barrett thinks ethics rules for SCOTUS sounds like a good idea; third party candidate Cornel West draws the maximum campaign donation from Harlan Crow; Twitter troll Douglass Mackey has been sentenced to seven months in prison; Trump lawyer John Lauro tried to lawyer in DC without being a member of the bar or having local counsel; Judge McAfee denies Ken Chesebro and Sidney Powells motion to dismiss and Chesebro's motion to exclude his memos from evidence. Dana is out and about.Want some sweet Daily Beans Merchhttps://shop.dailybeanspod.com/Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily BeansFrom the Good Newsrodgersgreensandroots.comPromo CodesGo to drinkAG1.com/dailybeans to try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3 AND K2 AND 5 FREE AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.New customers get $5 off a Lume Starter Pack with code DAILYBEANS at lumedeodorant.com. That's over 40% off your Starter Pack.Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

This is an excerpt of Gaslit Nation's weekly bonus episode. To listen to the extended version, receive all episodes ad free, exclusive event invites, and join the conversation, support the show at Patreon.com/Gaslit.    The average bedtime for children is around 8pm. Late into the night, well past that hour, angry mobs honk and scream into bullhorns outside a migrant shelter on Staten Island. Their rioutous harassment, meant to terrorize the newly arrived aslym seekers that include children, can be heard in homes far up the street. This goes on night after night.   In this extra pissed off bonus episode of Gaslit Nation, Andrea explains how disinformation worsens the migrant crisis, why Republican crony Mayor Eric Adams with his Russian mobbed up pals is the worst person for this moment of crisis in New York City, and how Merrick Garland continues to empower corruption in America that profits off the demise of our democracy.   Unfortunately, the Hunter Biden investigation makes it nearly impossible for President Biden to replace Merrick Garland (though he should immediately!). But that would be seen by the hand-wringers in the Democratic Party establishment as feeding the far-right's echochamber. As the clip of the recent Garland hearing in this episode shows, the DOJ was called on by Democratic members of Congress to investigate Clarence Thomas for being on the payroll of Nazi memorabilia enthusiast and far-right mega-donor Harlan Crow. When pressed on that matter, you can hear and/or see for yourself in the clip how Garland sounds dismissive, almost annoyed, like he doesn't grasp the urgency–because he doesn't. The latest bombshell investigation by ProPublica, out yesterday, exposes how Thomas worked fundraisers for a group that regularly took cases before him at the Supreme Court. (Look out for our interview with ProPublica's Jesse Eisinger about their damning investigations into Thomas, Alito, and what can be done about elite criminal impunity. Eisinger led the investigation of former Manhattan DA Cy Vance, Jr. who prevented indictments of Ivanka and Don Jr. for felony fraud after receiving a campaign donation from a Trump family lawyer).   Finally, the second half of this week's bonus episode includes the live audience Q&A with Terrell Starr of the Black Diplomats podcast reporting from Kyiv. The audio of the first question was removed by request due to the personal nature of the matter: overcoming workplace abuse. If you or someone you know is struggling with an abusive workplace or related issues – whether it's in a corporation, a small business, or a partnership – seek legal help immediately. Contact your state's local bar association for lawyers willing to do pro bono work or a free consultation. In a time of great economic uncertainty, people are increasingly vulnerable to workplace abuse, whether financial, emotional, or both, and being exploited – so get the help and support you need by taking a meeting with a lawyer to know your rights. You will be glad you did.   Question for our audience: Given the Nazi viper den of Twittrer, and the harmful abuse there targeting vulnerable communities, what are some other social media sites that you're increasingly turning to and find helpful? Let us know in the comments!   Show Notes:   Everything you can do today to help asylum seekers in NYC https://nygroove.nyc/how-to-help-asylum-seekers-nyc/   Chaos in Staten Island: NYC protesters arrested trying to stop busses carrying migrants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4oCBycM0RY   Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies before House Judiciary Committee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83nn4uq2Teo   Garland hears first real Democratic criticism from Rep. Cori Bush [Search article for Cori Bush's name] https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/live-blog/merrick-garland-testimony-trump-hunter-biden-live-updates-rcna105680   Latest ProPublica Investigation: Clarence Thomas Secretly Participated in Koch Network Donor Events https://www.propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-secretly-attended-koch-brothers-donor-events-scotus   AOC leads call for Federal ethics investigation: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/12/aoc-democrats-federal-investigation-clarence-thomas   ‘So Much Suffering:' What Migrant Children Carry to New York https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/16/nyregion/nyc-migrant-crisis-mental-health.html#:~:text=Of%20the%20more%20than%20110%2C000,towering%20in%20their%20emotional%20complexit   Senate Finally Breaks Tommy Tuberville's Blockade—Kind ofhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/senate-finally-breaks-tommy-tubervilles-blockadekind-of   Trump Nazi https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/NYPICHPDPICT000026871283.jpg?resize=1536,1063&quality=75&strip=all   Neo-Nazis Gloat as Florida Becomes a Magnet for Hate https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/neo-nazis-thriving-florida-ron-desantis-1234824505/   Clarence Thomas' 38 Vacations: The Other Billionaires Who Have Treated the Supreme Court Justice to Luxury Travel https://www.propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-other-billionaires-sokol-huizenga-novelly-supreme-court   Merrick Garland's Eyes Wide Shut https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes-transcripts-20/2021/6/9/merrick-garlands-eyes-wide-shut

Monday, September 11th, 2023Today, in the Hot Notes: Meadows' motion to remove his Georgia State case to federal court is denied by Judge Jones; Judge McBurney has released the Fulton County special grand jury report with no opposition; the Justice Department has petitioned the Supreme Court in the mifepristone case; Donald Trump files to remove Colorado's 14th Amendment Case to federal court and then quickly changes his mind; Trump's partner in Truth Social Media gets a reprieve days before liquidation; a new investigation shows Leonard Leo, Ginni Thomas, and Harlan Crow funded the Citizens United decision; another location with Trump's boxes of documents is hiding in plain sight; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.What Ginni Thomas and Leonard Leo wrought: How a justice's wife and a key activist started a movement - POLITICOWant some sweet Daily Beans Merchhttps://shop.dailybeanspod.com/Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/allisongillhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyPromo CodesThank you, Fast Growing Trees! Get 15% off your entire order. FastGrowingTrees.com/dailybeansThe Daily Beans is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/dailybeansGoogle Doc of current legislation threatening trans people and their families:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fTxHLjBa86GA7WCT-V6AbEMGRFPMJndnaVGoZZX4PMw/edit?usp=sharingHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily BeansFrom the Good NewsBluewavepostcasrd.orgFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3UKzKt0

Two more leaders of the Proud Boys were sentenced yesterday for their roles in the January 6th insurrection. Joe Biggs was sentenced to 17 years in prison while Zachary Rehl was sentenced to 15 years. Plus, Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday in the Georgia criminal case where he's accused of racketeering in his efforts to upend the 2020 presidential election results in the state.Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas officially disclosed yesterday that Republican megadonor Harlan Crow footed the bill for his private jet trips in 2022 to both attend a speech in Texas and to vacation at Crow's home in the Adirondacks. With this disclosure, he also included a statement defending his travel with Crow.And in headlines: at least 74 people died and more than 50 were injured after a fire broke out in Johannesburg, South Africa, federal student loans will once again start accruing interest, and Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour is coming to a movie theater near you this October.Show notes:WAD is taking a break for Labor Day. We'll be back on Tuesday, September 5th.What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastCrooked Coffee is officially here. Our first blend, What A Morning, is available in medium and dark roasts. Wake up with your own bag at crooked.com/coffeeFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

In this edition of 2 ThousTrend, Jack and Miles discuss Nathan Fielder & the Safdie Brothers' new show The Curse, ProPublica published a story revealing that Harlan Crow cut his taxes via yacht trips with Clarence Thomas, Universal suspiciously trimmed several trees near their studio that provided shade for striking writers and actors amid the current heat wave in Los Angeles, Kim Kardashian is launching a new super-caffeinated energy drink, Jesse Watters' new show debuted on Fox News and Boppenheimer (Barbie + Oppenheimer) is predicted to have a $260M combined opening weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're sharing an episode of the podcast Lever Time with David Sirota from our friends at the investigative news site The Lever. David and The Lever's Andrew Perez are joined by ProPublica journalist Justin Elliott, who recently co-authored an exposé detailing how Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito failed to disclose luxury gifts provided by billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Singer. This story follows ProPublica's reporting from earlier this year about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who also failed to disclose gifts he received from his own billionaire benefactor, Harlan Crow. They discuss how these new revelations raise questions about the legitimacy of the Supreme Court, why a lack of judicial oversight contributes to the problem, and how powerful GOP operative Leonard Leo ties all of these stories together.If you like Deconstructed, be sure to search for Lever Time with David Sirota on your podcast player to subscribe.For a special discount on a full subscription to The Lever's investigative reporting and news, go to Levernews.com/Deconstructed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the latest union news and GOP nonsense — Nikki Haley and Harlan Crow, what are you doing? Then, Rep. Becca Balint joins to talk about fighting for queer rights in Congress and singing Springsteen during karaoke. Next, Juanita Toliver, host of Crooked's What A Day podcast, and Shaniqua McClendon, Crooked's VP of Politics, join to talk about political spouses: the good ones, the bad ones, and the…forgettable ones. Finally, some Sani-Petty (should we have ducking — sorry, f*cking — VR monocles?).Show Notes@BeccaBalintVTHow a Campaign Against Transgender Rights Mobilized Conservatives (NYT)votesaveamerica.com/fuckbans For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the imminent X Date when the United States hits the debt ceiling and could default; the presidential campaign announcements of Ron DeSantis and Tim Scott; and the possibilities of regulating artificial intelligence.    Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Ezra Klein for The New York Times: “Liberals Are Persuading Themselves of a Debt Ceiling Plan That Won't Work” J. Baxter Oliphant for Pew Research Center: “Top tax frustrations for Americans: The feeling that some corporations, wealthy people don't pay fair share” John Dickerson for CBS News Prime Time: “Former Google executive speaks out against AI”  Emily Conover for Science News Explores: “A new supercomputer just set a world record for speed”   Here are this week's chatters: John: Oliver Whang for The New York Times: “A Paralyzed Man Can Walk Naturally Again With Brain and Spine Implants”; Henri Lorach, et al., for Nature: “Walking naturally after spinal cord injury using a brain-spine interface” Emily: Charlotte Lytton for The Washington Post: “Long-hidden ruins of vast network of Maya cities could recast history” David: NatureSweet Twilights tomato; join David at a live taping of City Cast DC on Saturday June 3 at 1 p.m., Right Proper Brewing's Brookland production house and tasting room. Tickets are free. RSVP here.    Listener chatter from Bob Rosner: Inti Pacheco for The Wall Street Journal: “The Monks Who Make Chartreuse Don't Care About Your Fancy Cocktails”   For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, David, Emily, and John discuss Harlan Crow's collections and Graeme Wood's article in The Atlantic: “Inside the Garden of Evil.”    In the latest edition of Gabfest Reads, Emily talks with Curtis Sittenfeld @csittenfeld about her book, Romantic Comedy.   Join us for a live taping! Political Gabfest Live in Washington, D.C., Wednesday June 28, 7:30 p.m., Sixth & I, 600 I St. NW. Tickets are on sale now.    Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com or Tweet us @SlateGabfest. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Podcast production by Cheyna Roth  Research by Julie Huygen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss former President Donald Trump's request to move the Manhattan DA's hush money criminal case from New York state court to federal court. They also analyze the strength of Trump's potential defenses to the charges.  In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down: – Reports that DOJ is gathering evidence about Trump's alleged efforts to obstruct the Mar-a-Lago documents investigation; – The seditious conspiracy conviction of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three other members of the extremist group for their roles in January 6; and – The renewed ethics scrutiny of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for failing to disclose a range of gifts from billionaire GOP donor Harlan Crow, including the private school tuition payments for Thomas's grandnephew who the justice raised as a son.  Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider for one month for $1.00: www.cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive benefits. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.  Check out other CAFE podcasts: Now & Then, Up Against The Mob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Thursday, four members of the Proud Boys – including former leader Enrique Tarrio – were convicted of seditious conspiracy for their role in the January 6th riot. The trial was the last of three sedition cases brought by the Justice Department against key figures in the insurrection.Another report from ProPublica is raising questions about ethical standards for the Supreme Court. The independent newsroom found that billionaire Harlan Crow paid the boarding school tuition for Justice Clarence Thomas' grandnephew – which Thomas did not disclose. And in headlines: thousands of teachers in Oakland, California are striking for better pay, Republican lawmakers in North Carolina approved a 12-week abortion ban, and hundreds of pounds of pasta were found dumped in the woods outside a New Jersey town.Show Notes:ProPublica: Clarence Thomas Raised Him. Harlan Crow Paid His Tuition. – https://www.propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-harlan-crow-private-school-tuition-scotusWhat A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastCrooked Coffee is officially here. Our first blend, What A Morning, is available in medium and dark roasts. Wake up with your own bag at crooked.com/coffeeFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Jordan Klepper takes the guest host seat to talk about the NRA Convention craziness, Clarence Thomas's corrupt dealings with billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow and catch up with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the Bronx's Jacobi Hospital. Betty Gilpin, star of Peacock's new series “Mrs. Davis,” discusses how she prepared for her role by zooming with real nuns, her thoughts on A.I., and how religion and the internet can have similar intentions and similar drawbacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court will decide how to move forward after temporarily halting a lower court's order which would have restricted access to the abortion medication mifepristone, used in more than half of U.S. abortions.The issue arrives at the high court as it weathers yet another ethics controversy involving Justice Clarence Thomas. ProPublica reported that the justice has long failed to report lavish gifts from his friend Harlan Crow, a billionaire Republican mega-donor.This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and legal affairs correspondent Tamara Keith.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It is edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and fact-checking by Devin Speak.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.