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Open Lines Continue on How Trump Has Changed The World, Not Trusting Media, Losing confidence in Elections, and Has Trump's Presidency affected your Investments? Most claim prices are up! LINK TO VIDEO: https://youtube.com/live/mOuXaVo3Z2MSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has Trump's 2025 National Security Strategy officially upended 80 years of American foreign policy? Why does it warn of Europe's "civilisational erasure" while downplaying threats from its traditional adversaries?And is it finally time for the UK and Europe to chart their own course?  Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. __________  Gift The Rest Is Politics Plus this Christmas - give someone a whole year of Rory and Alastair's miniseries, ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, an exclusive members' newsletter, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord. Just go to https://therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/gifts And of course, you can still join for yourself any time at therestispolitics.com or on apple podcasts. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away free TRIP Plus membership for all of 2025 to new sign ups

In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck sits down with Reese Gorman and Kate Nocera of NOTUS for a deep dive into what it means to build a truly nonpartisan newsroom in today’s hyperpolarized media landscape. Reese and Kate explain how NOTUS approaches journalism without playing to partisan expectations—or to social media algorithms—and why being outside the legacy-media universe gives their reporters a unique advantage. They discuss Washington’s shifting culture, from the decline in local DC reporting to the increasingly strained relationship between the press and Congress, where competition for scoops is fierce, norms have evaporated in Trump’s second term, and newer members often lack any memory of a functional legislature. The conversation then turns to the political tensions shaping Capitol Hill, including Steve Scalise’s quiet maneuvering for the speakership, Trump’s latest approval dip, and the surprising lack of Trump fatigue among GOP lawmakers. Reese and Kate also outline the Democratic Party’s mix of opportunity and dysfunction heading into the midterms: strong messaging on affordability and bullish vibes contrasted with an inability to clear primary fields and a continued failure to operate as a true national party. From the dire mood on the Hill to which unknown members could soon be household names, this episode offers a sharp, insider look at journalism, politics, and power in Washington today. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements 00:00 Reese Gorman & Kate Nocera of NOTUS join the Chuck ToddCast 01:30 What is NOTUS & how did you end up working there? 04:00 How do you execute being a truly nonpartisan newsroom? 05:30 You can’t balance the truth based on partisan affiliation 08:30 Is NOTUS the only incubator for young journalists in DC? 10:45 How Reese ended up at NOTUS? 14:00 Do you have to play to the algorithms when posting stories? 16:30 Being part of the non-legacy media is an advantage 19:00 The Washington Post has stopped covering local DC politics 21:00 Changes at the Kennedy Center aren’t being covered 23:30 Has Trump changed the culture of DC in his second term? 25:15 The relationship between the press and congress is more strained 27:15 The culture on the hill is very “cliquey” 28:15 There’s a lot more competition for scoops on the hill 29:15 What’s the mission of your podcast? 31:15 How does Steve Scalise continue to maneuver in the Republican party? 32:30 Scalise wants the speaker role currently held by Mike Johnson 34:15 Trump’s recent approval dip seems different than prior ones 35:15 There were still norms in Trump’s first term, there aren’t in 2.0 36:45 No sense of Trump fatigue from Republican members of congress 37:45 Can you tell which members are too trapped in an information bubble? 38:15 Pre-Trump members have a better sense of reality 40:00 New members don’t remember a time when congress was functional 42:00 How much of a problem could congressional leadership be for Dems? 44:30 Democrats could perform well running on affordability message 45:00 Democrats feel bullish headed into the midterms 46:15 The Dem establishment hasn’t been able to clear primary fields 48:00 Democrats aren’t a national party, can’t compete in 1/3rd of the country 50:00 The vibes and mood on the hill are terrible right now 50:30 If Dems win the TN-07 special, you could see wave of retirements 53:00 If you have DSCC questions, do you go to Schumer or Gillibrand? 55:15 A joint fundraising committee for Graham Platner is unlikely 56:15 Haley Stevens seems like a nervous candidate 56:45 Which unknown members could be household names in a year? 1:02:00 Where you can find Reese and Kate’s workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s ToddCast, Chuck Todd breaks down Donald Trump’s sudden decision to fully engage on the economy—and why his proposals reveal both political vulnerability and economic incoherence. From promising $2.6 trillion in tariff revenue when only a fraction has ever been collected, to floating the idea of replacing income taxes with wildly regressive consumption taxes that would spike prices severalfold, Trump appears more focused on short-term optics than long-term consequences. Chuck also digs into Congress’ scramble to extend ACA subsidies—an issue so politically toxic for Republicans that even Trump may be forced to back the plan—and how the 2026 economic mood will shape the midterms. Plus, he examines the rise of Democratic “fighters” like Jasmine Crockett, the visibility boost for Gavin Newsom and Mark Kelly after their clashes with Trump, and why a politics obsessed with combat over substance leaves both parties drifting away from meaningful policy debates. Then, Chuck sits down with Reese Gorman and Kate Nocera of NOTUS for a deep dive into what it means to build a truly nonpartisan newsroom in today’s hyperpolarized media landscape. Reese and Kate explain how NOTUS approaches journalism without playing to partisan expectations—or to social media algorithms—and why being outside the legacy-media universe gives their reporters a unique advantage. They discuss Washington’s shifting culture, from the decline in local DC reporting to the increasingly strained relationship between the press and Congress, where competition for scoops is fierce, norms have evaporated in Trump’s second term, and newer members often lack any memory of a functional legislature. The conversation then turns to the political tensions shaping Capitol Hill, including Steve Scalise’s quiet maneuvering for the speakership, Trump’s latest approval dip, and the surprising lack of Trump fatigue among GOP lawmakers. Reese and Kate also outline the Democratic Party’s mix of opportunity and dysfunction heading into the midterms: strong messaging on affordability and bullish vibes contrasted with an inability to clear primary fields and a continued failure to operate as a true national party. From the dire mood on the Hill to which unknown members could soon be household names, this episode offers a sharp, insider look at journalism, politics, and power in Washington today. Finally, he answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and give his ToddCast Top 5 non-playoff college bowl games that should be played NEXT season. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:00 NOTUS has filled a gap left by the Washington Post 03:00 The Washington Post has given up covering DC locally 06:00 Donald Trump finally engaging on the economy 06:30 Trump doesn’t accept the premise that the economy isn’t great 07:30 Trump blames Biden for all negative economic news 08:15 Majority of voters blame Trump for the bad economy 09:30 Trump proposes spending $2.6T in tariff revenue, only collected $250B 10:00 If Trump replaces income tax with tariffs, prices will go up 2-5x 10:45 Replacing income tax with consumption tax is incredibly regressive 12:00 Trump proposes farm bailout and cutting checks to taxpayers 13:00 Trump knows the economy is bad and wants to throw money at problem 13:45 The perception of economy in summer ‘26 will be perception for midterms 15:45 Trump worries short term, willing to push all problems off to his successor 16:30 Congress looking to extend ACA subsidies for ACA by two years 17:15 Healthcare is such a bad issue for GOP they are looking for off-ramp 18:30 Trump will have to endorse ACA subsidy extension for it to pass 19:30 Bill will likely have to pass the senate before the house 20:30 Gavin Newsom & Mark Kelly’s fight with Trump boosted their visibility 23:30 Mark Kelly’s bio has more charisma than he does 26:00 Hegseth threatening Kelly gave Kelly some juice 26:30 Jasmine Crockett announces run for senate, is very savvy candidate 27:15 Crockett’s announcement video is grounded in fight with Trump 28:00 The fastest way to get traction is Democratic politics is to be a fighter 29:00 Being a fighter helps centrists avoid the progressive litmus test* 30:15 Republicans don’t run on policy ideas, they run on “owning the libs” 31:15 If you only run on fighting, you don’t stand for anything 32:30 Major policy debates become more about the fight and lose substance 34:15 There will be “issue” candidates for Democrats, but they likely won’t do well 34:45 Crockett vs Talarico will be “fight vs unite” 35:45 Nancy Mace writes op-ed saying Dems ram through their agenda 36:30 Dems also think Republicans ram through their agenda 37:30 GOP willing to take hard votes to fulfill promises, Dems less so 43:45 Reese Gorman & Kate Nocera of NOTUS join the Chuck ToddCast 45:15 What is NOTUS & how did you end up working there? 47:45 How do you execute being a truly nonpartisan newsroom? 49:15 You can’t balance the truth based on partisan affiliation 52:15 Is NOTUS the only incubator for young journalists in DC? 54:30 How Reese ended up at NOTUS? 57:45 Do you have to play to the algorithms when posting stories? 1:00:15 Being part of the non-legacy media is an advantage 1:02:45 The Washington Post has stopped covering local DC politics 1:04:45 Changes at the Kennedy Center aren’t being covered 1:07:15 Has Trump changed the culture of DC in his second term? 1:09:00 The relationship between the press and congress is more strained 1:11:00 The culture on the hill is very “cliquey” 1:12:00 There’s a lot more competition for scoops on the hill 1:13:00 What’s the mission of your podcast? 1:15:00 How does Steve Scalise continue to maneuver in the Republican party? 1:16:15 Scalise wants the speaker role currently held by Mike Johnson 1:18:00 Trump’s recent approval dip seems different than prior ones 1:19:00 There were still norms in Trump’s first term, there aren’t in 2.0 1:20:30 No sense of Trump fatigue from Republican members of congress 1:21:30 Can you tell which members are too trapped in an information bubble? 1:22:00 Pre-Trump members have a better sense of reality 1:23:45 New members don’t remember a time when congress was functional 1:25:45 How much of a problem could congressional leadership be for Dems? 1:28:15 Democrats could perform well running on affordability message 1:28:45 Democrats feel bullish headed into the midterms 1:30:00 The Dem establishment hasn’t been able to clear primary fields 1:31:45 Democrats aren’t a national party, can’t compete in 1/3rd of the country 1:33:45 The vibes and mood on the hill are terrible right now 1:34:15 If Dems win the TN-07 special, you could see wave of retirements 1:36:45 If you have DSCC questions, do you go to Schumer or Gillibrand? 1:39:00 A joint fundraising committee for Graham Platner is unlikely 1:40:00 Haley Stevens seems like a nervous candidate 1:40:30 Which unknown members could be household names in a year? 1:45:45 Where you can find Reese and Kate’s work 1:49:30 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with NOTUS 1:50:15 Ask Chuck 1:50:30 Will Trump’s policy tank support with latinos & put FL & TX in play? 1:56:00 Will you and Cillizza have a bet on the A&M vs Miami game? 1:58:00 Thoughts on electing the Attorney General independently? 2:04:45 Does Bernie Moreno’s bill ending dual citizenship pass legal muster? 2:07:30 ToddCast Top 5 bowl games that would be better played next season 2:08:30 Multiple schools have bowed out of playing non playoff bowl games 2:13:15 #1 Citrus Bowl - Texas vs. Michigan 2:14:00 #2 Pop Tarts Bowl - BYU vs. Notre Dame 2:14:45 #3 Pinstripe Bowl - Penn State vs. Clemson 2:15:30 #4 Sun Bowl - Arizona vs. Duke 2:16:00 #5 Hawaii Bowl - Cal vs. HawaiiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, Don is joined by friend of the show George Hahn for some much needed post-Thanksgiving laughs. MAGA has been in full meltdown mode lately, stumbling from crisis to crisis, and the cracks in Donald Trump's once unshakable grip are getting harder to ignore. Has Trump's spell finally broken? Is the end of MAGA actually near? Or is this just the beginning of a much louder, much messier unraveling? Don and George break it all down with humor, sharp insight, and just the right amount of holiday snark. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Visit https://FFRF.US/SHOP or DON to 511 511 From Black Friday through December 9th, you can get 20% off all FFRF merchandise — wear your principles, speak your truth. And you can give the gift of free thought with a 2-for-1 membership offer. Join FFRF and get a free gift membership for a fellow freethinker in your life. New U.S. memberships only. Not renewals. Not lifetime tiers. Just a chance to grow the movement and defend real liberty. This episode is sponsored by Heat Holders. Go to HeatHolders.com — and from now until Cyber Monday, use code “DON25” to save an incredible 25% off your order! Free shipping on orders over $25 This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for the holidays with your two favorite midwestern white boys as they prepare you for a variety of discussions that may come up at your family's celebrations. Can you convince your uncle that Zohran Mamdani won't ruin New York City? Will a cousin say Trump's tariffs are actually going to improve the awful economy? Are mass deportations good for anything at all? Has Trump actually stopped 8 wars??? Then, finally, recall with us, highlights from the Jeffrey Epstein saga that will surely convince anyone that there's a cover-up!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/headintheofficepodSubstack: https://headintheoffice.substack.com/HITO Merch: https://headintheoffice.com/ Get 40% off Ground News: https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=headintheoffice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4iJ-UcnRxYnaYsX_SNjFJQTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headintheoffice?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headintheoffice/Twitter: https://twitter.com/headintheofficeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/headintheoffice.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/hito Collab inquiries: headintheofficepod@gmail.comSeen on this episode:Tariffs/Economics - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/business/economy/trump-tariff-timeline.html https://bipartisanpolicy.org/explainer/tariff-tracker/ https://taxpolicycenter.org/features/tracking-trump-tariffs https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/11/21/job-layoffs-news-2025/87381731007/ https://fortune.com/2025/10/07/data-centers-gdp-growth-zero-first-half-2025-jason-furman-harvard-economist/ Immigration - https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/us-immigration-tracker-follow-arrests-detentions-border-crossings-rcna189148 https://www.migrationpolicy.org/content/immigrants-and-crime https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/07/22/what-we-know-about-unauthorized-immigrants-living-in-the-us/ https://www.statista.com/chart/16701/visa-overstays-outnumber-illegal-crossings/ Foreign wars & peace - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3599gx4qo https://www.factcheck.org/2025/08/addressing-trumps-claims-about-ending-multiple-wars/

On today’s Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down why Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation is less an isolated drama and more a warning sign that Trump’s once-tight MAGA coalition is splintering. From Speaker Mike Johnson taking cues directly from Trump to a wave of looming GOP retirements, Chuck explains why Republicans may face a bleak 2026. He also digs into Trump’s mixed economic record, his unexpected openness to extending ACA subsidies, and the widening rift between Republicans over Ukraine, where a new peace proposal appears to reflect more of Kyiv’s asks than Moscow’s. With Europe carrying most of the burden and Trump seen abroad as a lame duck, Chuck argues that MAGA may be reaching the end of its political shelf life as fractures emerge across every major wing of the coalition. Sports & political commentator Clay Travis joins Chuck Todd for a candid conversation that spans the worlds of politics, sports, and media. They explore the shifting boundaries between culture and athletics, the pressure of serving a politically-charged audience, and what Clay learned from stepping into Rush Limbaugh’s former timeslot. Clay discusses the importance of distinguishing fact from opinion, the challenges of modern political incentives, and how law school shaped his worldview. The two also talk about the realities of online hostility, audience expectations, and Clay’s belief that influence in media can outweigh influence in elected office. The episode also digs deep into college football: conference realignment, the CFP committee’s biases, southern schools’ growing appeal, and how cultural and political trends—from Gaza protests to regional identity—shape the sport’s landscape. Clay and Chuck debate how to fix the playoff system, what makes college football uniquely personal for fans, and which major sports league Nashville could attract next. Clay closes by sharing the presidential contenders he wishes would run in 2028 and why treating political opponents like rival sports fans could be a healthier way forward. Finally, Chuck gives his ToddCast Top 5 Thanksgiving Dishes, previews a pivotal weekend in college football and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:30 MTG’s resignation a sign of Trump’s coalition fracturing 04:15 MAGA is more likely to continue fracturing rather than galvanize 05:00 Republicans probably hoping for impeachment if Dems take house 06:15 Johnson keeping the house out of session was a huge mistake 07:45 Mike Johnson isn’t operating on his own, Trump dictates to him 09:15 Trump’s agenda has made the economy worse 11:00 Other Republican lawmakers signaling they may resign early 12:15 Holidays are the season of early retirement decisions 13:00 Likely we see 10 or more Republican retirements by end of January 14:45 Donald Trump signals willingness to extend ACA subsidies 17:00 Lame duck president and Dem majority will discourage GOP reelect bids 18:30 Congress has been cut out of governing, makes the job suck 20:00 Ukraine peace plan details have been all over the map 20:45 New peace deal contains more of Ukraine’s considerations 21:15 Trump just wants a deal, doesn’t care about the details 22:30 To his credit, Trump has people on his team supporting Ukraine 25:00 Skeptical that new deal will be well received by the Russians 26:00 Putin knows Trump is a lame duck and will play the long game 27:30 Europe provides most support to Ukraine, Trump has less leverage 29:15 Split between Rubio & Vance wings over Russia and Ukraine 30:30 We are seeing fractures throughout Trump’s coalition 31:30 MAGA may be approaching the end of its shelf life 36:30 Clay Travis joins the Chuck ToddCast 38:00 GW’s near win over the Fab Five 40:00 Thoughts on McAfee interviewing Trump on ESPN? 40:45 If the president wants to do your show, you do it 42:00 Are you a sports guy that does politics or a politics guy that does sports 42:45 Taking over Rush Limbaugh’s timeslot for Premiere Radio 44:00 Balancing sports content vs. politics content 45:30 Sports used to be separate from culture, now they’re intertwined 47:15 Having the audience you want vs. the one that you have 48:00 Clay’s audience is people who voted Trump, love football, hated Covid masks 49:00 Not letting your audience be your editor 51:30 Learning not to care too much what people think about you 52:45 Everybody is mean on the internet, you have to have thick skin 54:30 Going to law school was the best decision Clay ever made 57:00 We need better distinction between fact & opinion in politics 57:45 Politics doesn’t attract the best & brightest due to low pay 58:30 Too many people in politics just want to be famous 59:45 Nick Saban could have been great at anything, including politics 01:02:00 Non SEC & Big Ten schools get no notice from the CFP committee 01:04:30 It’ll be interesting to see which big conference ACC programs try to join 01:06:00 Southern schools have become a huge draw for northern students 01:07:00 Gaza protests have affected student recruitment at some schools 01:08:30 Lane Kiffin will be the hottest name in the college coaching market 01:09:45 CFP committee cherry picking results, not acknowledging ACC 01:10:45 College football is the sport we’re always arguing about 01:11:30 Playoff selections need to be non subjective, needs a new system 01:12:45 Dems focus on what America did wrong, R’s focus on what went right 01:14:30 Quality wins should matter more than quality losses 01:15:15 People feel a closer personal connection to college football compared to NFL 01:16:00 Best way to reconfigure the college football playoff? 01:17:45 College football should start in August prior to NFL kicking off 01:19:30 What’s the next major sport coming to Nashville? MLB 01:20:30 There are more NHL, NBA and NFL teams in SEC footprint than MLB 01:22:00 Sports is unique in that the competition IS the business 01:24:00 Four people Clay would like to see run for president in 2028 01:26:30 Pitchforks are coming for corporate America & business candidates 01:28:15 Any interest in running for office? 01:29:15 Can have more influence and impact in media than in politics 01:30:15 Paul Finnebaum mulling run for office 01:31:45 We’d be better off if we treated political opponents like opposing fans 01:34:00 Nashville is always viewed as the “new _____” 01:36:00 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with Clay Travis 01:36:45 Thanksgiving is where we try to be the best version of ourselves 01:37:45 ToddCast Top 5 Dishes For Thanksgiving Dinner 01:38:00 #1 A meat that is an alternative to roasted turkey 01:38:45 #2 Macaroni and cheese casserole, not out of the box 01:39:30 #3 Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows 01:40:30 #4 Green bean mushroom casserole 01:41:30 #5 Leftover pumpkin pie w/coffee the next morning 01:43:00 College football preview 01:55:15 Ask Chuck 01:55:30 Will AI take CEO jobs? Does it present a threat to capitalism? 01:59:30 Has Trump given license to racists & misogynists to be more overt? 02:03:00 Is it possible that teams will play down against Notre Dame? 02:06:30 Thoughts on Qatari air force facility being built in Idaho 02:08:00 Paradox between presidential immunity vs “take care” clause?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down why Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation is less an isolated drama and more a warning sign that Trump’s once-tight MAGA coalition is splintering. From Speaker Mike Johnson taking cues directly from Trump to a wave of looming GOP retirements, Chuck explains why Republicans may face a bleak 2026. He also digs into Trump’s mixed economic record, his unexpected openness to extending ACA subsidies, and the widening rift between Republicans over Ukraine, where a new peace proposal appears to reflect more of Kyiv’s asks than Moscow’s. With Europe carrying most of the burden and Trump seen abroad as a lame duck, Chuck argues that MAGA may be reaching the end of its political shelf life as fractures emerge across every major wing of the coalition. Finally, Chuck gives his ToddCast Top 5 Thanksgiving Dishes, previews a pivotal weekend in college football and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:15 MTG’s resignation a sign of Trump’s coalition fracturing 02:00 MAGA is more likely to continue fracturing rather than galvanize 02:45 Republicans probably hoping for impeachment if Dems take house 04:00 Johnson keeping the house out of session was a huge mistake 05:30 Mike Johnson isn’t operating on his own, Trump dictates to him 07:00 Trump’s agenda has made the economy worse 08:45 Other Republican lawmakers signaling they may resign early 10:00 Holidays are the season of early retirement decisions 10:45 Likely we see 10 or more Republican retirements by end of January 12:30 Donald Trump signals willingness to extend ACA subsidies 14:45 Lame duck president and Dem majority will discourage GOP reelect bids 16:15 Congress has been cut out of governing, makes the job suck 17:45 Ukraine peace plan details have been all over the map 18:30 New peace deal contains more of Ukraine’s considerations 19:00 Trump just wants a deal, doesn’t care about the details 20:15 To his credit, Trump has people on his team supporting Ukraine 22:45 Skeptical that new deal will be well received by the Russians 23:45 Putin knows Trump is a lame duck and will play the long game 25:15 Europe provides most support to Ukraine, Trump has less leverage 27:00 Split between Rubio & Vance wings over Russia and Ukraine 28:15 We are seeing fractures throughout Trump’s coalition 29:15 MAGA may be approaching the end of its shelf life 33:45 Thanksgiving is where we try to be the best version of ourselves 34:45 ToddCast Top 5 Dishes For Thanksgiving Dinner 35:00 #1 A meat that is an alternative to roasted turkey 35:45 #2 Macaroni and cheese casserole, not out of the box 36:30 #3 Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows 37:30 #4 Green bean mushroom casserole 38:30 #5 Leftover pumpkin pie w/coffee the next morning 40:00 College football preview 52:15 Ask Chuck 52:30 Will AI take CEO jobs? Does it present a threat to capitalism? 56:30 Has Trump given license to racists & misogynists to be more overt? 1:00:00 Is it possible that teams will play down against Notre Dame? 1:03:30 Thoughts on Qatari air force facility being built in Idaho 1:05:00 Paradox between presidential immunity vs “take care” clause?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that all of Israel’s living hostages are home and the vast majority of the bodies of deceased hostages have been returned, the “line of thinking” among many Israeli military and political leaders is “we have nothing to lose” and “we can continue our fight against Hamas,” says Haaretz senior security analyst Amos Harel. Members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, he believes, are clearly “looking for an excuse” to return to full-fledged war. Speaking on the Haaretz Podcast, Harel discussed the challenges of ensuring security on Israel’s southern and northern borders and rebuilding and rehabilitating Gaza, given the “vague” nature of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for an international stabilization force and a ruling Board of Peace. In the meantime, Hamas remains fully armed and in control of nearly half of Gaza. The Americans “have some vague ideas about how to solve things, but nothing ever moves ahead,” Harel observed. “Will there be an international force? Will any country in the world risk the lives of its soldiers and put them in harm's way trying to restrain Hamas? These are big challenges for the Americans.” On the podcast, Harel also discussed the fragile cease-fire with Hezbollah on its northern border and the firestorm in Israel's military and political arenas over accountability for the October 7 attacks. Read more: Analysis by Amos Harel | Latest Lebanon Escalation Is an Israeli Initiative That Serves Netanyahu's Interests – and Has Trump's Blessing Israel Kills Hezbollah Military Chief in Beirut Airstrike, IDF Confirms Lebanese Sources Worry That Israeli Escalation Will Weaken Gov't, Thwart Hezbollah Disarmament Analysis by Amos Harel | As It Prepares for Multifront Wars of Attrition, the IDF Faces a Manpower Crunch and Spiraling Costs U.S. to Pull Troops Out of Command Center in Israel, Try to Relocate Gazans to Israeli-held AreasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York's mayoral race this week – and other electoral successes – energized Democrats in the US and left-wing parties worldwide. The new standard-bearer of the American left is hailed by progressives as a generational shift of leadership – at 34 he will be the first Muslim mayor of New York, and one of its youngest ever.  But he faces opposition from many quarters over his plans to raise taxes on the wealthy. Not least from President Donald Trump, who has threatened to hold back federal funds from the city where he was born.   This week's podcast assesses the significance of the first major elections of Trump's second term, and what it means for the Democratic Party's chances of winning back the House of Representatives in midterm elections next November.  In the US, host Bronwen Maddox is joined by Laurel Rapp, director of the US and North America Programme, and Bruce Stokes, an associate fellow at Chatham House and a former director of global economic attitudes at the Pew Research Center. Joining from London is Stephen Farrell, head of News and Comment, who covered the 2013 New York City mayoral election for The New York Times.  Read our latest: Trump's tariffs face Supreme Court challenge that could have significant consequences for presidential power Has Trump's Asia tour reassured the US's Asian allies? Kenya's conversion of Chinese debt to renminbi reflects economic pragmatism more than strained US ties Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Produced by Stephen Farrell. Read the Autumn issue of The World Today  Listen to The Climate Briefing podcast

2025-10-31 | Silicon Wafers 044 | DAILY UPDATES | Russia flexes with another nuclear systems test days after the last one — as Washington toys with resuming its own. Has Trump called Putin's bluff by threatening to resume US nuclear tests, after decades of broad global agreement to end them? Moscow hammers Ukraine's grid again, Poland scrambles jets, and Europe tightens the noose on the Kremlin's grey fleet. Trump meets Xi, Beijing says it will “help” on the issue of Ukraine but offers nothing concrete. Georgia's ruling party moves to outlaw opponents. And Kyiv sketches a future air force of 250 modern fighters – are we starting to see the outlines of the Steel Porcupine take shape?----------Partner on this video: KYIV OF MINE Watch the trailer now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arJUcE1rxY0'Kyiv of Mine' is a documentary series about Ukraine's beautiful capital, Kyiv. The film production began in 2018, and much has changed since then. It is now 2025, and this story is far from over.https://www.youtube.com/@UCz6UbVKfqutH-N7WXnC5Ykg https://www.kyivofmine.com/#theprojectKyiv of Mine is fast paced, beautifully filmed, humorous, fun, insightful, heartbreaking, moving, hopeful. The very antithesis in fact of a doom-laden and worthy wartime documentary. This is a work that is extraordinarily uplifting. My friend Operator Starsky says the film is “Made with so much love. The film series will make you laugh and cry.” ----------SOURCES: AP – Russia blasts Ukraine's power grid again (Oct 30, 2025)https://apnews.com/article/2110169707d2d8c7757ce4fc807cff4cReuters – Key issues at Trump–Xi talks in South Korea (Oct 30, 2025)https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/key-issues-trump-xi-talks-south-korea-2025-10-30/Reuters – Trump shaves China tariffs in deal with Xi (Oct 30, 2025)https://www.reuters.com/world/china/looming-trump-xi-meeting-revives-hope-us-china-trade-truce-2025-10-29/ABC (Australia) – What Trump and Xi discussed, incl. Ukraine (Oct 30, 2025)https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-30/key-takeaways-from-october-trump-and-xi-meeting/105952166Newsweek (live) – Trump says US & China to work together on Ukraine (Oct 30, 2025)https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-xi-jinping-china-trade-live-updates-10962246Guardian live – US–China summit; Kremlin reaction to US nuclear testing talk (Oct 30, 2025)https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/oct/30/donald-trump-xi-jinping-meeting-live-updatesReuters – Russia says it tested Poseidon nuclear drone (Oct 29, 2025)https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-says-it-tested-poseidon-nuclear-powered-underwater-drone-2025-10-29/Reuters – Russia conducted Burevestnik test days earlier (Oct 26, 2025)https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-says-russia-tested-nuclear-powered-cruise-missile-2025-10-26/The Moscow Times – Kremlin: No nuclear weapons were tested; Peskov comments (Oct 30, 2025)https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/10/30/kremlin-no-nuclear-weapons-were-tested-a86616Kyiv Post – Missiles, Drones, and Blackouts (Oct 30, 2025)https://www.kyivpost.com/post/63264Kyiv Independent – Ukraine cuts ties with Cuba over Russian war involvement (Oct 30, 2025)https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-cuts-diplomatic-ties-with-cuba-over-moscow-s-warKyiv Post – Analysis: EU export loss cut to $253M after reorientation (Oct 29, 2025)https://www.kyivpost.com/analysis/63211----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISERA project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW: spectator.co.uk/greatagainJoin The Spectator's deputy editor and host of the Americano podcast, Freddy Gray, as Ann Coulter and Peter Hitchens go head-to-head to debate the highs and lows of Trump's first year back in the White House. Has Trump 2.0 lived up to its promise – or fallen short of the ‘Golden Age'?When: 7:00 pm November 3, 2025Where: Emmanuel Centre, 9-23 Marsham St, LondonBecome a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of New Frontiers, Paul Johnson is joined by Republican strategist Sean Noble, columnist Bob Robb, and political scientist Henry Thompson to tackle some of the most pressing questions in American politics. Would Republicans really overturn a future election? Has Trump's leftward shift pushed Democrats toward socialism? The panel also unpacks Kamala Harris's failed campaign, Arizona's political landscape, the growing influence of dark money, and much more.

The Trump deal for Gaza, announced with great pomp and ceremony appeared to lead very quickly to a resumption of hostilities. Has Trump or even his administration got a plan for seeing this through, or was this just a quick deal to get the hostages out? I discussed this with regular guest, Middle East expert Michael Stephens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmThe government shutdown just crossed the two-week mark. If you take Donald Trump and his people at their word, it doesn't seem like it's about to reopen. But they are also huge bluffers. In this episode, Matt and Brian discuss: * Has Trump hit upon a (legally dubious) way to keep the government “shut down” indefinitely?* Which signs suggest he's digging in and which suggest he's bluffing?* Are we about to test, once and for all, whether anti-authoritarian politics are more compelling and more galvanizing than cost-of-living politics?Then, Republicans are desperate to shrink down and smear No Kings protesters en masse. Can this be interpreted as a sign of weakness? Is it a cunning, if ill-intended attempt to tip the country into civil unrest? How close to 1.000 does a non-violent resistance movement have to bat to keep the majority of the public on its side?All that, plus the full Politix archive are available to paid subscribers—just upgrade your subscription and pipe full episodes directly to your favorite podcast app via your own private feed.Further reading:* Brian on the median experience of tyranny.* Matt argues the authoritarian menace has arrived.* Brian makes the case that if the current equilibrium devolves into violence, we've seen enough to blame Trump.* Erica Chenoweth on civil resistance.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmThe government shutdown just crossed the two-week mark. If you take Donald Trump and his people at their word, it doesn't seem like it's about to reopen. But they are also huge bluffers. In this episode, Matt and Brian discuss: * Has Trump hit upon a (legally dubious) way to keep the government “shut down” indefinitely?* Which signs suggest he's digging in and which suggest he's bluffing?* Are we about to test, once and for all, whether anti-authoritarian politics are more compelling and more galvanizing than cost-of-living politics?Then, Republicans are desperate to shrink down and smear No Kings protesters en masse. Can this be interpreted as a sign of weakness? Is it a cunning, if ill-intended attempt to tip the country into civil unrest? How close to 1.000 does a non-violent resistance movement have to bat to keep the majority of the public on its side?All that, plus the full Politix archive are available to paid subscribers—just upgrade your subscription and pipe full episodes directly to your favorite podcast app via your own private feed.Further reading:* Brian on the median experience of tyranny.* Matt argues the authoritarian menace has arrived.* Brian makes the case that if the current equilibrium devolves into violence, we've seen enough to blame Trump.* Erica Chenoweth on civil resistance.

President Trump has done more to upend the vaccine industry than any leader in modern history — exposing corruption, challenging mandates, and empowering medical freedom. That’s why his latest move is raising eyebrows. The White House revealed, President Trump has taken the newest COVID booster shot. Why now? And why so soon after meeting with Pfizer executives in the Oval Office? Is this a smart political calculation — or a marketing ploy benefiting Big Pharma? Has Trump changed his tune on the very industry his supporters distrust most? We dig into the timeline, the optics, and what it could mean for Big Pharma and the President's health. And if you’re ready to take back control of your health, check out The Wellness Company at TWC.Health/Grant. Use promo code GRANT for 10% off your order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has Trump really brought a “new dawn” to the Middle East? How can one of the most broken places on earth begin to be rebuilt? And is Argentina mourning the death of a libertarian dream?  Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away free TRIP Plus membership for all of 2025 to new sign ups

Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Wednesday night that Israel and Hamas had agreed the first phase of a new ceasefire deal in Gaza. We've been here before, but is it different this time? Has Trump proved the doubters wrong? Jonathan Freedland speaks to Julian Borger about the prospect for peace in the Middle East and the US president's role in getting to this point

Selena Gomez snubs her kidney donor. Has Trump pulled off the impossible? Peace in the Middle East? (2 Segments). Florida Man Cam. Jonathan Savage on whether there is now Peace in the Middle East. Positive feedback all around for Trump's Peace Treaty.

Teaser ... Glenn's latest book, Self-Censorship ... Why the Manhattan Institute dropped Glenn ... Glenn on Gaza: “I can't bear it.” ... “Genocide” and other Israel speech code flashpoints ... Has Trump's anti-antisemitism push chilled campus speech? ... The irony of the antisemitism crackdown ... A few kind and less kind words for Bari Weiss ... Are Israel's defenders hurting their cause? ... Glenn's next big project ...

How did Trump turn Charlie Kirk's memorial into a political rally? Has Trump breached First Amendment rights? Will Rupert Murdoch be involved in Trump's TikTok deal? Join Katty Kay and Anthony  Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week. Sign up at ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ Revolut Business To save your company time and money, open a Revolut Business account today via ⁠⁠⁠www.revolut.com/rb/therestispoliticsus⁠⁠⁠, and add money to your account by 31st of December 2025 to get a £200 welcome bonus or equivalent in your local currency. Feature availability varies by plan. This offer's available for New Business customers in the UK, US, Australia and Ireland. Fees and Terms & Conditions apply. For US customers, Revolut is not a bank. Banking services and card issuance are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Visa® and Mastercard® cards issued under license. Funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, in the event Lead Bank fails. Fees may apply. See full terms in description. For Irish customers, Revolut Bank UAB is authorised and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania in the Republic of Lithuania and by the European Central Bank and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. For AU customers, consider PDS & TMD at ⁠⁠⁠revolut.com/en-AU⁠⁠⁠. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠ Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson  Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The defunding of U.S. soft power institutions, significant cuts to foreign aid, and the embrace of an aggressive transactional style of diplomacy have shattered long-held assumptions about American values and its interests on the world stage. This begs the question: Has Trump 2.0 ushered in an era of post-liberal American power? In the first panel in Carnegie Council's new keynote event series, "Values & Interests," an expert panel interrogates the relationship between morality and power in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment.  For more, please go to: https://carnegiecouncil.co/values-interests-post-liberal-american-power

India’s Modi meets with presidents Xi and Putin in Shanghai, marking a new partnership. Has Trump’s attempt to force India’s hand backfired? Plus: a flip through the French papers and Seoul’s first K-pop venue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Obama adviser Van Jones claimed on CNN that DEI policies throughout the country got “ridiculous” and admitted he's happy DEI is dying. Filling in for Glenn, Stu looks back at the craziness of 2020 and how far we've come as a nation since then. Is President Trump the main reason some sanity has come back to America? Pepsi announced it is ending its DEI policies after being confronted by reporter Robby Starbuck. Stu warns that even though companies are walking back DEI policies, they could come right back under a Democrat president. Stu and Jeffy go through a list of beliefs of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, which makes people in Hollywood uncomfortable. A recent CNN headline claimed we may never know the motive behind the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting. Has Trump derangement syndrome become an actual mental diagnosis? Ireland citizen Rosie O'Donnell issued an apology for claiming the Minneapolis school shooter was a “Republican MAGA person.” Why did she feel the need to comment on the atrocity at all? Stu and Jeffy look at Australia's failed gun control laws as the Left continues to call for a gun ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've been listening to the Prospect Podcast, Media Confidential's sister podcast. To subscribe on Spotify, click HERE. For Apple podcasts, click HERE. Has Trump's America become an autocracy?While Media Confidential is on a short break, we're bringing you the best of our sister podcast, the Prospect Podcast. Back in April, Ellen and Alona were joined by scholar of authoritarianism, Ruth Ben-Ghiat. Ruth analyses the Trump administration's rapid shift towards authoritarianism. She talks about Trump's personality cult, how strongmen portray machismo and the potential for a female strongman figure.She also discusses how autocrats use corruption, violence and propaganda to stay in power, and how ICE roundups echo the past, resembling a “secret police force”. Ruth answers: can the Democrats can learn anything from Trump? What's the best way to challenge an illiberal president? And how does this end?Plus, Ellen and Alona discuss their bookshelves for this week's “banger or dud”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Ukraine on a fast track to peace—or about to hit the buffers? Washington says “no US boots on the ground” (for now), while Gaza still starves under bombardment and a media blackout. On The Mother of All Talk Shows, George Galloway cuts through the spin with two heavyweight guests.

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As Donald Trump threatens to increase his tariffs on China to 100%, how should the UK approach the second biggest economy in the world? Jeremy Hunt is joined by John Bolton, former US national security adviser and former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, and Sir Simon McDonald, former Head of the Diplomatic Service at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Has Trump got the right idea? Will the UK's actions make any real difference? And ultimately, can China be trusted?In this special Daily T series inspired by his new book, Jeremy Hunt pitches his optimism and ideas to leading experts on how the UK can change the world for the better. From mass migration to leading the AI revolution, we ask, can we be great again?Producer: Rosie StopherExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsVideo Editors: Andy Mackenzie and Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Episode, we've entered the point of no return with the whole Epstein Fiasco. Has Trump betrayed his base? What are they hiding? Ozzy Osbourne proves no matter what challenge you have in life, you never quit doing what you love!  This Episode is Sponsored By: www.lesdeliceslafrenaie.com  IG: @deliceslafrenaie @lafrenaiebrossard The Drive By® Podcast is Brought to you by: www.ownspace.com *the views and opinions expressed on this podcast are of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of paid sponsors. The Drive By-Music-Intro/Extro https://open.spotify.com/track/2tAF0OfAhHdY76D9yCZ0T7?si=12de8dcd0d904211                                        

Has Trump reached the peak of his power? Who are the biggest losers from the “big, beautiful bill”? And, has the Supreme Court just handed Trump a massive win?  Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain exclusive access to our mini-series, and get a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week! Just head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://therestispoliticsus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up today. Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson and Celine Charles Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chuck Todd reacts to the news that North Carolina senator Thom Tillis won't seek reelection, why harassment from the Trump team led to his decision, and why his decision gives Democrats another opportunity to pick up a senate seat in the 2026 midterm elections. He also highlights the path for Democrats to win the senate in 26' and cautions Republicans about the potential of a Democratic president abusing their power in a similar way to Trump.Then, Chuck sits down with renowned pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson to dissect the seismic shifts in American politics following the 2024 election. They dive deep into the surprising demographic realignments that defined Trump's victory, including his unprecedented gains with young and Latino voters, while exploring whether traditional demographic-based political messaging has become obsolete. Anderson shares insights from Pew Research's unique voter validation methodology and explains why the biggest story of 2024 wasn't who showed up to vote, but rather the millions of Biden 2020 supporters who stayed home.The conversation spans from foreign policy contradictions—where only 8% support attacking Iran but majorities back preventing Iranian nuclear weapons—to the evolving nature of political coalitions and whether we're witnessing a return to pre-Obama era electoral patterns. Anderson and Todd examine the psychological profile of different generations, particularly Gen Z's political malleability and loss of societal trust shaped by COVID, while discussing the future challenges facing pollsters as AI technology threatens traditional survey methodology. They conclude by analyzing whether 2024 represented a "vote for" or "vote against" election, and how both parties must adapt to meet an increasingly anti-establishment electorate.Finally, Chuck answers listeners' questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment about baseball, the media, and the prospects of Republican congressman Mike Lawler running for governor in New York.Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Introduction01:00 Senator Thom Tillis won't seek reelection02:00 Tillis struggled to fully embrace Trumpism/MAGA03:00 Tillis felt harassed by the Trump team05:30 Rep. Don Bacon also not seeking reelection08:00 Tillis retirement makes Roy Cooper senate run more likely09:15 Lara Trump may run for Tillis's seat11:00 Trump has caused multiple senate seats to flip blue12:15 How Democrats can pick up the seats to flip the senate13:15 North Carolina, Texas, Maine could all be in play for Democrats15:30 Susan Collin managed to make both sides mad17:00 Louisiana probably out of reach for Democrats18:30 Other states Democrats can target22:00 Budget cuts to rural states could create openings for Democrats24:15 It's an uphill battle for Democrats, but they're in the game28:00 It's been a tumultuous week in politics28:30 Trump has pushed the limits of his powers29:30 Trump has created a blueprint for successors to follow31:00 We've grown numb to power being used for personal gain32:00 Politics was becoming less corrupt until Trump34:00 After Nixon, the country wanted a high character president35:15 The constitutional guardrails are being weakened37:00 Is the ability to get attention the most important skill in politics?37:45 Kristen Soltis Anderson joins the Chuck ToddCast! 39:15 How Pew Research's voter validation poll works 41:15 Why Pew's poll is the best survey of both voters and non-voters 42:30 Voters have an Iraq hangover when viewing the Iran strikes 43:30 Public opinion on foreign policy is complicated and contradictory 44:15 Only 8% of the public supports attacking Iran 45:00 The public supports intervention to prevent Iran nuclear weapon 46:45 Are Republican voters party first, or Trump supporters? 48:30 Polling on Iran hinges on what we actually achieved with strikes 50:00 Huge jump in Hispanic support for Trump in 2024 52:15 Trump gained most with young and latino voters 53:45 Has the electorate reverted to the pre-Obama era? 55:30 Are demographics overrated in messaging? 57:15 Urban/rural divide shrank in 2024 1:00:15 Biggest story of 24' was Biden 20' voters that didn't show up1:02:15 The parties need to meet voters where they are 1:03:15 Takeaways from Mamdani's victory in NYC? 1:04:30 Bullish on media savvy populists 1:06:15 AOC is a 5 star political athlete 1:08:45 Was 2024 a "vote for" or "vote against" election? 1:10:15 Voters continue to vote against the status quo 1:11:30 Where is the electorate stable/unstable? 1:14:00 Has Trump changed the perception of what government should do? 1:16:00 Republicans want state intervention in "woke" business over illegality 1:17:15 What is the best methodology for conducting polls? 1:20:30 Best way to contact people for polls? 1:22:30 Generative AI will cause major problems for pollsters 1:25:15 Can averaging polls be helpful? 1:27:45 Averaging national polls vs. state polls 1:29:15 Impact of millennials becoming largest voting bloc 1:30:30 Gen Z is politically malleable 1:31:15 The COVID effect on Gen-Z's politics 1:33:15 Gen Z has lost trust and faith in society 1:35:15 How lasting is someone's "coming of age" moment in politics?1:38:45 Chuck's thoughts on interview with Kristen Soltis Anderson 1:41:45 Ask Chuck 1:42:15 Naming the Florida Marlins the "Miami Marlins"? 1:47:15 Is the media failing to handle Trump's flood the zone strategy?  1:51:30 Could Mike Lawler win in New York or rise in the Republican party?

In this explosive episode of The Mother of All Talk Shows, George Galloway breaks down the geopolitical chaos unleashed by U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran's unprecedented missile retaliation — including direct hits on U.S. bases in Qatar. With Netanyahu reeling from a historic political humiliation and global opinion turning, is Israel preparing for a second round?We ask: – Did Trump start a war just to claim a peace prize? – Is Israel planning to strike back — again? – Can diplomacy or grassroots resistance stop a new Gulf War?On The Mother of All Talk Shows, George Galloway is joined by two essential voices:

Trump brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Iran—but it didn't last. Today we unpack Trump's explosive reaction as Israel violates the deal, Iran retaliates, and the so-called “12 Day War” reignites. Trump blasts both nations—“they don't know what the f*ck they're doing”—while voices across media clash over who's to blame. CNN gets caught mid-spin, Fox News attacks Trump's peace efforts, and even his own allies begin to splinter. Has Trump lost control of the narrative—or is he the only adult in the room?   Go to http://rumble.com/premium/brand and use code BRAND to save $10 on your annual subscription http://www.1775coffee.com/BRAND to save 15% off your order of 1775 Coffee.  

Has Trump really helped agree peace between Israel and Iran, and how long will it last? Were last night's strikes from Iran on a US base merely performative? How real is the chance of Supreme Leader Khamenei falling? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members' chatroom on Discord. Join today or enjoy a free trial at ⁠therestispolitics.com⁠⁠. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away FREE TRIP+ membership for all of 2025 to new sign ups

Has Trump's ceasefire between Iran and Israel collapsed before it even began? Could Iran really shut down the world's most critical oil corridor? And, is Trump quietly pushing for regime change in Tehran, despite his team's denials? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all this and more. Become a Founding Member Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain exclusive access to our mini-series, and get a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week! Just head to ⁠⁠⁠https://therestispoliticsus.com⁠⁠⁠ to sign up today. Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠ Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Video Editor: Kieron Leslie + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Charlie Johnson + Celine Charles Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Headlines ... - Washington ... - Silicon Valley ... - China ... - Africa ... - Europe ... Bob joins to discuss the Israel-Iran war ... Has Trump had a change of heart? ... The Pandora's Box of a US attack ... Connor makes the pro-bombing-Iran argument ... Bob: A diplomatic solution would have been 'trivially easy' ... Trump's missed opportunity for a win ... Where Israeli and American interests diverge ... Israel's risky calculus: Escalation over negotiation ... Why won't Trump use his leverage to rein in Israel? ...

Headlines ... - Washington ... - Silicon Valley ... - China ... - Africa ... - Europe ... Bob joins to discuss the Israel-Iran war ... Has Trump had a change of heart? ... The Pandora's Box of a US attack ... Connor makes the pro-bombing-Iran argument ... Bob: A diplomatic solution would have been 'trivially easy' ... Trump's missed opportunity for a win ... Where Israeli and American interests diverge ... Israel's risky calculus: Escalation over negotiation ... Why won't Trump use his leverage to rein in Israel? ...

This weekend saw a veritable MELTDOWN on the political right of the internet, based on a New York Times report that President Trump intended to offer deportation amnesty to illegal migrant third-world invaders employed on America's industrial farms. Could this be true? Has Trump become a TRAITOR to America's national sovereignty? Has he BETRAYED the tens of millions of us who elected him to save our great nation?  Has Trump decided to place narrow agri-business interests and the interests of third-world invaders over the interests of American citizens, our posterity, and our national security? Fortunately, the answers to those questions are: No, no, and HELL NO. In a world of neurotic internet hysterics playing tic-tac-toe as Trump plays 8-dimensional chess, join me as I break down what's really happening with respect to these migrant farm workers, and how Trump's strategy not only keeps his commitment to mass deportation but also further secures our Constitutional order from our national enemies, foreign and domestic.Visit Here: https://lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook"You are wise to buy this material. I hope you watch it, internalize it, and keep it to the forefront whenever you even think of reaching for a gun"-Massad Ayoob (President of the Second Amendment Foundation) The #1 guide for understanding when using force to protect yourself is legal. Now yours for FREE! Just pay the S&H for us to get it to you.➡️ Carry with confidence, knowing you are protected from predators AND predatory prosecutors➡️ Correct the common myths you may think are true but get people in trouble​➡️ Know you're getting the best with this abridged version of our best-selling 5-star Amazon-rated book that has been praised by many (including self-defense legends!) for its easy, entertaining, and informative style.​➡️ Many interesting, if sometimes heart-wrenching, true-life examplesGet Your Free Book: https://lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook

Protests in Los Angeles sprang up this week as residents sought to deter ICE raids in several neighborhoods. The raids are part of a larger “mass deportation” program Trump promised to enact on the campaign trail. Recent polls show that mass deportation maintained popularity amongst a majority of voters, but will the images coming out of LA change the perception of immigration policy?California Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass told the federal government that local law enforcement could handle the situation in Los Angeles. Despite this, President Trump called in 4,000 National Guardsmen as well as several hundred Marines. It's sparked a discussion over the administration's continued efforts to expand executive powers. Has Trump acted outside the powers of the office?President Trump's “Big, Beautiful Bill” is full of corporate-friendly tax breaks and major cuts to entitlement programs. So why does Wall Street hate it? Has the president missed the chance to build a true coalition on the right?

1 - Will Trump win the J6 SCOTUS cases? John Yoo doesn't think so, and Trump should realize he himself is barely out of prison himself. Has Trump made the right appointees to the courts? 105 - Is the removal of Tesla chargers in Jersey a sign of state corruption? A story on the Tesla protestors. 110 - More on raw milk. 115 - Your calls. 135 - Who is the worst generation, Millennials or Gen-z? Dan and Henry go back and forth as Dom makes a point about Zach Wheeler and his paternity leave. 155 - Wrapping the hour.

12 - Bryce Harper is trying to elongate his career for as much as he can. What's one of his secrets? Raw milk! But how can he get it in bureaucratic New Jersey? 1205 - There's a new wrinkle in the New Jersey gubernatorial race. The teachers are backing a different candidate from the favorites? 1215 - Legendary journalist Bill O'Reilly joins the program to give us a recap of his trip to China. They confiscated Bill's pens in customs? What did China want to know about the “New Donald Trump”? Did Bill speak to Trump while overseas? How bad are the human rights violations in China? The Chinese really prefer dealing with Trump over Biden? Are the Chinese considering military action? Bill has high hopes for his recent college graduate son! What was it like seeing the highest ranking Chinese leaders? 1230 - Side - king/queen of hair 1240 - Politics are like sports. 1245 - Chief Economist, and Richard Aster Fellow, in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget Dr. EJ Antoni joins us today. What is the current economic outlook with the Big Beautiful Bill on the table? Are Senators like Rand Paul correct in opposing the spending in the bill? Why are politicians scared to stand up to Medicaid cuts to able bodied men who don't work? How often is EJ looking at his 401k? 1 - Will Trump win the J6 SCOTUS cases? John Yoo doesn't think so, and Trump should realize he himself is barely out of prison himself. Has Trump made the right appointees to the courts? 105 - Is the removal of Tesla chargers in Jersey a sign of state corruption? A story on the Tesla protestors. 110 - More on raw milk. 115 - Your calls. 135 - Who is the worst generation, Millennials or Gen-z? Dan and Henry go back and forth as Dom makes a point about Zach Wheeler and his paternity leave. 155 - Wrapping the hour. 2 - ICE has arrested the Boulder, CO attacker's family. What precedent does this set for deportation going forward? Is there any surprise that fentanyl incidents are down? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - More on the man who attacked peaceful protestors and the subsequent actions that affect his family. 225 - Why are ICE agents now wearing masks? 230 - Karoline Leavitt goes after the Washington Post. 235 - Returning to the NJEA's giant donation to Sean Spiller. Is Josh Shapiro beatable in PA? 250 - The Lightning Round!

Dr Paul Elias Alexander, former Trump HHS department official, calls out Trump's new HHS as the sham that it's turning out to be! Has Trump learned at all from Covid? PATRIOTS WANTED

Dr. E. Michael Jones joins Kevin Barrett to break down the week's headlines, starting with questions about: Is the Pope white? Has Trump has broken with Netanyahu sharply enough to stop the genocide? And more: https://truthjihad.com/2025/05/15/ffwn-trump-now-2nd-most-important-american-new-pope-special-with-e-michael-jones/ Dr. E. Michael Jones is a prolific Catholic writer, lecturer, journalist, and Editor of Culture Wars Magazine who seeks to defend traditional Catholic teachings and values from those seeking to undermine them. ——— Dr. Jones Books: fidelitypress.org/ Subscribe to Culture Wars Magazine: culturewars.com Donate: culturewars.com/donate Follow: https://culturewars.com/links

It's Jackie Robinson Day in America, but will Trump allow us to celebrate it? Has Trump cancelled the first Black man to play in the major leagues cause his story is too DEI? Ben riffs. Alejandro Verdin dons a Dodgers hat in solidarity with Robinson. And then explains the difference between electing liberal Democratic judges and politicians. Both are tricky to do. And he should know as he's managed successful Supreme Court elections in Wisconsin and Montana. Yes, Montana. Alejandro is the founder and principal of Nineteen Sixty Campaigns, a Democratic political strategy firm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did Trump get the "yips" or are we witnessing "The Art of the Deal", China doesn't seem to give a shit. Whistleblower testifies against Meta. Has Trump's vendetta against CNN gone too far? Blue Origin's girl power moment. Rory earns it with a finish for the ages in Augusta and a college quarterback loses the game of chicken.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Ruth Marcus resigned from the Washington Post after its C.E.O. killed an editorial she wrote that was critical of the paper's owner, Jeff Bezos. She ended up publishing the column in The New Yorker, and soon after she published another piece for the magazine asking "Has Trump's Legal Strategy Backfired?" "Trump's legal strategy has been backfiring, I think, demonstrably in the lower courts," she tells David Remnick, on issues such as undoing birthright citizenship and deporting people without due process. Federal judges have rebuked the Administration's lawyers, and ordered deportees returned to the United States. But "we have this thing called the Supreme Court, which is, in fact, supreme," Marcus says. "I thought the Supreme Court was going to send a message to the Trump Administration: 'Back off, guys.' . . . That's not what's happened." In recent days, that Court has issued a number of rulings that, while narrow, suggest a more deferential approach toward Presidential power. Marcus and Remnick spoke last week about where the Supreme Court—with its six-Justice conservative majority—may yield to Trump's extraordinary exertions of power, and where it may attempt to check his authority. "When you have a six-Justice conservative majority," she notes, there is"a justice to spare." Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Ruth Marcus resigned from the Washington Post after its C.E.O. killed an editorial she wrote that was critical of the paper's owner, Jeff Bezos. She ended up publishing the column in The New Yorker, and soon after she published another piece for the magazine asking “Has Trump's Legal Strategy Backfired?” “Trump's legal strategy has been backfiring, I think, demonstrably in the lower courts,” she tells David Remnick, on issues such as undoing birthright citizenship and deporting people without due process. Federal judges have rebuked the Administration's lawyers, and ordered deportees returned to the United States. But “we have this thing called the Supreme Court, which is, in fact, supreme,” Marcus says. “I thought the Supreme Court was going to send a message to the Trump Administration: ‘Back off, guys.' . . . That's not what's happened.” In recent days, that Court has issued a number of rulings that, while narrow, suggest a more deferential approach toward Presidential power. Marcus and Remnick spoke last week about where the Supreme Court—with its six-Justice conservative majority—may yield to Trump's extraordinary exertions of power, and where it may attempt to check his authority. “When you have a six-Justice conservative majority,” she notes, there is“a justice to spare.”

Paul is Bob's worthwhile Canadian initiative ... The psycho-logic of Trump's tariff strategy ... Has Trump exposed structural flaws in America? ... Is Musk saying Navarro is dumber than Ivanka? ... On incest ... Heading to Overtime ...

Paul is Bob's worthwhile Canadian initiative ... The psycho-logic of Trump's tariff strategy ... Has Trump exposed structural flaws in America? ... Is Musk saying Navarro is dumber than Ivanka? ... On incest ... Heading to Overtime ...