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Oregon lawmakers have until June 29 to finish legislative business and adjourn the 2025 regular session. Although a number of bills remain in play, even at this late date, the only thing lawmakers are constitutionally obligated to do before they leave the Capitol is pass a biennial budget for 2025-2027. During the last five months, Democrats and Republicans have taken up issues related to housing, taxes, transportation and much more. Sen. Kayse Jama, D-Portland, will join us next week to share his perspective on progress toward sine die. But joining us today to talk about cooperation and conflict in the Oregon Legislature is House Minority Leader Christine Drazan, R-Canby.

Another former employee has filed a lawsuit against the city of Cleveland Heights; former southwest Ohio government administrator found guilty after a human trafficking investigation; the state's House Minority Leader is stepping down; Akron-based Goodyear is celebrating a major anniversary for its iconic blimp.

Plus: why a special election hasn't been called yet to replace the late Northern Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly; a new House Minority Leader is chosen; and other stories 

The Illinois General Assembly session wrapped up over the weekend with the passage of a state budget. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie shares the Republican perspective on the session.

On this week's interview Paul sits down with New Mexico House Minority Leader Rep. Gail Armstrong. They discuss her rural district and added responsibilities as minority leader. They address the recently-completed legislative session and its challenges. Mostly, Paul and Rep. Armstrong discuss education policy in New Mexico and a recent forum in Albuquerque at which Sen. Mimi Stewart and Armstrong engaged in a discussion over early childhood reading and Mississippi's educational successes. Check out this important conversation! 

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is raising alarms over Illinois's sanctuary state policies after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Springfield today. McCombie claims these policies embolden criminals, put families at risk, and squander taxpayer funds. She criticized Governor Pritzker for focusing on future election ambitions instead of public safety, accusing him of reckless disregard for federal government directives. McCombie argues this approach leaves Illinois families to deal with the consequences. Her comments were delivered both on the House floor and before Wednesday's legislative session, as the debate over sanctuary policies continues to intensify at the Capitol.

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is raising alarms over Illinois's sanctuary state policies after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Springfield today. McCombie claims these policies embolden criminals, put families at risk, and squander taxpayer funds. She criticized Governor Pritzker for focusing on future election ambitions instead of public safety, accusing him of reckless disregard for federal government directives. McCombie argues this approach leaves Illinois families to deal with the consequences. Her comments were delivered both on the House floor and before Wednesday's legislative session, as the debate over sanctuary policies continues to intensify at the Capitol.

Today on America in the Morning Raids Net Hundreds Of Illegals In CO & FL Officials with ICE and the DEA arrested hundreds of people illegally in the US at locations in Colorado and Florida.  Car Ramming In Vancouver The death toll continues to rise after a person who police described as someone with a history of mental illness drove his car through an annual event to celebrate Filipino culture in Vancouver.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports – audio courtesy of CBC - Canada.    Arrests In Noem Purse Theft Two suspects are now under arrest in connection to last week's theft of Kristi Noem's purse.  Authorities report the two men were identified through video surveillance, and both are in the US illegally.    Florida Ferry Crash One person is dead and several others were hospitalized after a boat crashed into a ferry carrying dozens of people near a highway bridge in Clearwater, Florida on Sunday night.  Capitol Sit-In A New Jersey Senator and the House Minority Leader organized a sit-in on the steps of the US Capitol.  Bob Brown has details.    Rock Thrower Guilty Of Murder A man is found guilty in a Colorado court of a large rock throwing spree from a highway overpass that killed a 20-year-old.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Titanic Letter Correspondence written by a well-known Titanic survivor has sold at auction in Britain.   Correspondent Donna Warder reports.      Trump Meets With Zelensky & Questions Russia The U-S believes peace between Russia and Ukraine is possible but when that will happen is still unknown.  As correspondent Jim Roope reports, there are questions from the White House as to how long the US may stay engaged in talks if the process isn't moving toward peace.    Judge Arrested The Trump administration's enforcement of immigration laws were tested last Friday when a Wisconsin judge allegedly tried to sneak an immigrant and his lawyer out of the courthouse as immigration authorities made an attempt to take him into custody.  John Stolnis reports that judge now faces possible jail time.    Remembering Pope Francis Over the weekend world leaders and Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral reflecting his priorities as the leader of the Catholic Church.  Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports people from around the world went to Vatican City to praise the Pope, including President Trump who offered his thoughts on the late-Pontiff.    New Details Into DC Plane Crash A new report says the pilot of the military Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a passenger airplane over Washington, DC's Potomac River in January ignored instructions to change course seconds before the crash.   Ohio Radioactivity Problems An investigation is underway in Ohio after a newspaper report showed severe levels of a possible radioactive water contamination in a small town.  The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer.  Massive Iran Explosion At least 40 people are dead, but the Iranian government is being tight-lipped after a massive explosion rocked the port of Bandar Abbas.     Questions Over Trump Poll A new poll released over the weekend has negative marks for President Trump's first 100 days of his second term in office. Correspondent Donna Warder reports, some of the concerns over his handling of issues including the economy are coming from Republicans.     Finally   A federal judge has dealt a huge blow to disgraced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs who remains locked up in a New York City jail awaiting his upcoming trial.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports on the latest legal developments.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04/25/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from Selfridge, ND, and is joined by State Representative Zac Ista from the Capitol. Zac is an Attorney and has been in the State Legislature since 2020, and serves as the House Minority Leader. They talk about the status of the school voucher bills and what the end of the session will bring. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Tuesday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. This episode is jammed packed with guests, news, and tons of funny. Jonathan Majors spoke about having his career being canceled. Majors talks about having to get punishment from the court system, which he accepts. But he also says it has affected his friend group and his work, also not allowing him to support his daughter. It is a great day for Rock T and the rest of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show crew. Rock T’s daughter, Harmoni Turner, was drafted by the WNBA to the Las Vegas Aces. Harmoni joined the RSMS crew to talk about her journey at Harvard University and still making it to the W. Also, House Minority leader Representative Hakeem Jeffries joins the Rickey Smiley Morning Show crew. Rep. Jeffries speaks about the state of the country under President Trump. He speaks about how Trump has broken laws, and the Supreme Court needs to act. All of this and more on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Minority leader Representative Hakeem Jeffries joins the Rickey Smiley Morning Show crew. Rep. Jeffries speaks about the state of the country under President Trump. He speaks about how Trump has broken laws, and the Supreme Court needs to act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Alabama Politics This Week, hosts Josh Moon and David Person delve into the recent political scandal involving the accidental sharing of war plans via a group text on the Signal app.Then, House Minority Leader Anthony "OverTime" Daniels discusses the overtime tax and grocery tax reduction proposals. Daniels shares insights on the implications of the CHOOSE Act, the need for accountability in education funding, and the importance of incentivizing local agriculture to drive down costs.Finally, Josh and David engage in a substantive discussion about the trial of Mac Marquette, a police officer charged with murder in the death of Steve Perkins during a repossession attempt.Connect with Us X/Twitter FacebookAbout Our SponsorAlabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality. Gaming is the heart of Wind Creek Hospitality, but they offer so much more. Wind Creek's 10 distinct properties in the U.S. and Caribbean — including four in Alabama — provide world-class entertainment, dining, hotel stays, amenities and activities. As the principal gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Wind Creek continues to grow and offer guests luxurious destinations and opportunities for escape.Send us a questionWe take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at apwproducer@gmail.com.You can also send it to us on Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air. Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live.Music creditsMusic courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/discography

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Today, we're joined by former Montana State Legislator Jenny Eck. Jenny served three terms in the House of Representatives, including two terms in leadership roles. We'll discuss her path to the legislature, and the importance of finding common ground with one another, in order to effectively move the political process forward. Guest Bio: Jenny is the Communication and Development Director at the Indian Law Resource Center where she promotes the organization's mission of supporting the rights of Indigenous peoples across the Americas. She is passionate about authentically helping those impacted by secondary trauma to find resilience and healing through awareness and connection, and works providing leadership trainings in this area.  She became interested in this work after serving three years as Executive Director of the Friendship Center of Helena, a nonprofit organization providing shelter and crisis services to those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. From 2013-2018, Jenny served three terms as an elected legislator in the Montana House of Representatives, including a two-year term as House Minority Leader. During her tenure, eleven of her bills were passed into law, reflecting her focus areas of safer communities, mental health, consumer protection, justice system reforms, and gender equity.  She was one of the lead negotiators in the 2017 Legislative Special Session and chaired the subcommittee which overhauled the Legislature's anti-harassment policies and procedures. Jenny got her start in politics working on Barack Obama's presidential campaign in 2008 and went on to run Hillary Clinton's Montana campaign in 2016.  In 2015, Jenny was chosen as a Rodel Fellow with the Aspen Institute and in 2020 she was one of fifty people worldwide to receive the Rotary Peace Fellowship.  Jenny recently graduated with honors from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, having earned a masters degree in International Peace and Conflict Studies. During this program she had the opportunity to travel to one of the most remote areas of Nepal where she interviewed women about climate adaptive agriculture, social discrimination, and personal protection.Jenny lives in Helena, MT.  She loves spending time with her two adult children, Sage and Owen, and hiking the hills near her home.___________Mother Love is hosted by Emily Freeman, with music by Caroline Keys. Got a great idea for a person or project to be featured on the podcast? Email us stories@hmhb-mt.org. Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) athttps://hmhb-lifts.org/

03/07/25: Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec is filling in for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views," and is joined by North Dakota State Representative Zachary Ista. Representative Ista is the House Minority Leader and compares the two legislative sessions with Senator Kupec. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent incident in St. Clair County has rekindled efforts to pass legislation aimed at protecting DCFS and Adult Protective Services workers. Last week, a Bellville resident disarmed and fired an officer's gun during an investigation, though no injuries were reported. This has prompted House Minority Leader Tony McCombie to push for her 2018 bill, inspired by the tragic deaths of DCFS workers Pam Knight and Deidre Silas, to become law. The proposed "Knight-Silas Act" would mandate a three-year minimum sentence for attacks on these workers, paralleling penalties for assaults on teachers and firefighters, despite previous opposition.

Tony opens the show by talking about the snow that hit DC, he also gives an update on his quest for his preferred toothpaste and he talks about Kevin Durant joining the 30,000 point club. House Minority Leader ( and Binghamton grad) Hakeem Jeffries calls in to talk with Tony about his time in Binghamton, Steve Sands calls in to talk about Thomas Detry winning in Phoenix, TGL, and also about Torrey Pines, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Coleman Mellett “Morning Line” ; “DigiBob” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House of Representative minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries has introduced a bill in the house to protect Americans information. This i son the heels of Elon Musk having access to the information of everyday Americans and there being no checks and balances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, the House passed a bill to reduce state income taxes to the tune of about $253 million, with Republican leaders hailing it as the largest income tax cut in state history. House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel sat down with associate producer Logan Finney to share her thoughts.

On this episode of The Isaac Hayes Show, we're breaking down the hottest stories shaking up politics, culture, and everything in between. • Trump's Trade War Heats Up – Canada and Mexico retaliate with tariffs after Trump imposes new import taxes. Are they proving tariffs work, or just avoiding the real issue—border security? • RFK Jr. in the Hot Seat – Senate confirmation hearings for RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and Kash Patel. Will RFK Jr.'s abortion stance sink his nomination? • Hakeem Jeffries' Controversial Comments – Is the House Minority Leader calling for riots in the streets to fight Trump's policies? • PETA's Groundhog Day Insanity – They want to replace Punxsutawney Phil with a vegan cake. Can a cake even see its shadow? • Trump Strikes Back – U.S. airstrikes target ISIS leaders in Somalia. A strong message or more endless intervention? • Netflix's Little House on the Prairie Reboot – Should this classic be left untouched, or could a revival do it justice? All that and more on today's episode. Tune in, share your thoughts, and don't forget to subscribe to The Isaac Hayes Show! Listen now on [Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts]. Tune in for thought-provoking analysis, straight talk, and no-holds-barred opinions. Don't miss it! Listen now and join the conversation—only on The Isaac Hayes Show! Link to The Isaac Hayes Show page where you can leave a message, also don't forget to subscribe and share  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theisaachayesshow https://www.facebook.com/theisaachayesshow https://thisaachayesshow.wordpress.com   The Isaac Hayes Show | A PRIMETIME MEDIA PODCAST

This week, Josh Moon and David Person discuss the chaotic nature of the Trump administration, the era of negativity in politics, public sentiment towards green energy, and the implications of tax cuts on public funding. Then, they discuss the current political landscape in Alabama with Anthony Daniels, the minority leader of the Alabama House. Finally, Josh and David lament the challenges faced by the Alabama Education Association (AEA), the absurdities of the Trump administration's press secretary, and the ongoing debate surrounding birthright citizenship. X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alathisweek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alathisweek About Our Sponsor Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality. Gaming is the heart of Wind Creek Hospitality, but they offer so much more. Wind Creek's 10 distinct properties in the U.S. and Caribbean — including four in Alabama — provide world-class entertainment, dining, hotel stays, amenities and activities. As the principal gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Wind Creek continues to grow and offer guests luxurious destinations and opportunities for escape. Send us a question We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at apwproducer@gmail.com. You can also send it to us on Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air. Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live. Music credits Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/discography

Farmers in Mississippi say the cost of growing produce is exceeding the revenue it generates.Then, we sit down with House Minority Leader Robert Johnson to discuss some of the major legislation filed this year so far.Plus, new data shows that dementia cases are growing quickly in Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01/22/24: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from the North Dakota State Capitol to cover the legislative session. He is first joined by State Representative and House Minority Leader, Zac Ista. He talks about the mood in the Capitol so far, and hits on a few controversial bills, as well as some bills related to education and tribal communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican House Minority Leader Mike Chippendale joins Gene to recap Governor McKee's State of the State address from Tuesday night. Leader Chippendale hits on the government spending for the homeless, the latest on the Washington Bridge findings and calling for accountability of Deloitte after the hack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covering the top stories of the day for the Quad Cities area. KWQC News on the Go gets you what you need to know for local news and weather while on the go.  Visit KWQC.com for the most up-to-date details and more news from the Quad Cities and beyond.  300 pounds of brass memorial plaques stolen, sold for scraps Rep. McCombie named House Minority Leader at inauguration ceremony Crime Stoppers: Help loved ones find answers in 2022 unsolved murder for $15K Download KWQC apps KWQC forecast

Ashley Aune, the new House Minority Leader and Representative from the 14th District, tells Megan Lynch that a change to divorce laws for pregnant women is her top personal priority this legislative session. She has concerns about a proposal to eliminate the state's income tax will hurt Missouri citizens. She says she's learned from Crystal Quade's leadership. She says the Republicans are 'fractured'.

Abortion access, taxes and public safety will be priorities when the Missouri General Assembly begins the 2025 legislative session on Jan. 8. The incoming House Minority Leader and Senate Majority Leader, both of whom come from the Kansas City area, discuss their approach to getting bills across the finish line.

Democratic Rep. Brandon Woodard of Lenexa is beginning his fourth term in the Kansas House with a new job title: minority leader. Woodard talks about his past, his plans, and what Democrats expect in the new legislative session.

Montana House Minority Leader Katie Sullivan discusses the main agenda items for her party, and the issues that legislators will be tackling come the new year in Helena. The post House Minority Leader Katie Sullivan on the 69th Session first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Congratulations to State Rep. Gene Wu, who has been chosen as the new leader of the Democratic minority in the Texas House: https://www.expressnews.com/politics/texas/article/gene-wu-texas-house-democrats-19960489.php Not only is an extreme weather event in Texas more likely than usual this winter, but if it happens, there's an 80% chance of blackouts: https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/weather/article/texas-winter-snow-storm-blackouts-19959189.php Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is much more concerned about keeping THC products out of Texas: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/12/04/texas-thc-ban-dan-patrick-delta-8-9-hemp/ Trump immigration henchmen Tom Homan is pointing to Governor Abbott's Operation Lone Star as a model he wants to replicate across the country: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/us/texas-abbott-trump-border.html ...While Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar claims that buoys in the Rio Grande to stop (and drown) migrants was actually his idea: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/12/04/henry-cuellar-texas-rio-grande-border-buoys-immigration/ Deer Park Rep. Briscoe Cain's idea for a state takeover of Austin's city government is not only goofy, it also has no chance of actually passing: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/politics/texas-legislature/state-lawmakers-bill-state-run-austin-turn-city-district-hb274-districtofaustin/269-af7bed7f-38db-4d94-95ae-4e748bb31ecc Great to see everyone at our first holiday gathering in Austin! The second is in Dallas on December 16 - there are sponsorship opportunities available, and individual tickets are now on sale here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2024⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Holiday shopping for your progressive pals is easy and fun at our web store! Grab your goodies at https://store.progresstexas.org/. We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Zac Ista, House Minority Leader, joins Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to discuss what to expect from the 2024 legislative session.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) reacts to Democrats' losses in the 2024 election. Amna Nawaz, Eugene Daniels, Jen Psaki and Lanhee Chen join the Meet the Press roundtable.

(Conversation recorded on October 17th, 2024)    As the trust in the U.S. presidential election process continues to be in question, alongside growing polarization and dwindling good-faith conversations, the precarity of our democratic systems is becoming increasingly worrisome. Amongst the rising tensions, calls for civility are sorely needed – regardless of who wins. In this conversation, Nate is joined by former Congressman Richard Gephardt to discuss the importance of democracy as a system of self-governance, as well as the need for respecting differing views in order to keep that system intact. Richard highlights the unique historical context of U.S. democracy, emphasizing the ongoing commitment of citizen participation required for its survival. How can we encourage bipartisan collaboration and compromise toward effective policy action beyond the current election cycle? In what ways do our rapidly evolving information systems, including social media and artificial intelligence, deepen our political divides? Despite the domestic and global challenges facing us, is there hope for the future of the American "democratic experiment"?   About Richard Gephardt: Richard Gephardt is an attorney, author, lobbyist, and politician who served 28 years in the United States House of Representatives. He is the President and CEO of the Gephardt Group, where he works to inspire a new understanding of citizenship based on activism to bring about economic, social, and political change. Gephardt previously served as the United States House Majority Leader (1989-1995) and House Minority Leader (1995-2003). He is the author of three books, including An Even Better Place and The American Immigrant: The Outsiders.   Show Notes and More Watch this video episode on YouTube   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future Join our Substack newsletter Join our Discord channel and connect with other listeners  

As the United States approaches one of the most important elections, many people I know are expressing how the current state of affairs is affecting their work, home life, and overall well-being.With the stress and the chaos, it would be easy to shut down and ask, “Why bother?”This is why it feels especially timely to bring back my long-time friend, Iowa state representative and state house minority leader, Jennifer Konfrst, to the podcast.Whether it's a major election, a looming work deadline, or a personal goal, we all carry heavy responsibilities on top of what's happening in our country. I wanted to talk to Jennifer about how she finds the strength to keep going, even when the victories are hard-won or the losses are break-your-heart big.Jennifer shares her not-so-secret recipe for staying true to her values and community, staying open and seeking support, which helps her avoid falling into despair and hopelessness. Her perspective is a source of hope, motivation, and a call to keep fighting that many of us need right now.Jennifer Konfrst teaches public relations & strategic political communication courses at Drake University in Des Moines, IA. Before joining the Drake journalism faculty in 2013, she worked in public relations for 20 years, most recently at Iowa Public Television. She also serves as an Iowa House of Representatives member, representing the 43rd district since 2019. She is the House minority leader, a position she has held since 2021, and she is the first woman to hold this position in Iowa.Listen to the full episode to hear:What the Iowa Supreme Court ruling on abortion taught Jennifer about showing up even when you're devastated and angryThe self-care that is essential for Jennifer in the face of setbacks and struggles at the State HouseHow Jennifer builds trust in her leadership with her caucus in her role as House Minority LeaderHow consistently highlighting and celebrating even small wins helps keep people motivatedHow her personal healing work has helped Jennifer allow for disagreement and conflict within her caucusThe challenges of trust with voters, representatives across the aisle, and within her partyThe case for getting and staying engaged in politics, especially at the local levelLearn more about Jennifer Konfrst:WebsiteInstagram: @KonfrstForHouseTwitter: @KonfrstForHouseLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:EP 114: Why Bother? Navigating Burnout and Rediscovering Purpose with Jennifer LoudenEP 30: Committing to Being an Engaged Leader and Engaged Citizen with Iowa State Rep. Jennifer KonfrstThe Thin Book of Trust: An Essential Primer for Building Trust at Work, Charles FeltmanTaylor Swift - The ManThe Chicks - March MarchThe West WingSchitt's CreekParks and Recreation

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins the Lake Show in a one-on-one interview with Henry Lake with 15 days until the 2024 general election.

10/22/24: Corey Mock represents Grand Fork's District 18 and is a former House Minority Leader and current ranking member of the Appropriations Committee (but is not running for reelection). Representative Mock joins Joel on "News and Views" to go over the statewide measures, specifically hitting on Measure 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salem Radio Network host Larry Elder joins the show to talk about ending the exploitation of race in America and announce his upcoming appearance at 960 The Patriot's Battleground Talkers Tour event on October 27th. Get tickets today at 960thepatriot.com. Vice President Harris's performance in a recent interview with Fox's Bret Baier. Seth answers listener call-in's on clerical errors in government. Nancy Pelosi's speech on immigration as House Minority Leader in 2005. Crime has increased under the Biden Administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2020, Alaskans passed a first-in-the-nation voting system which helped energize similar reform efforts around the country. In 2024, Alaska voters are now presented with a ballot measure to repeal this same Final or “Top Four” system that includes a unified open primary of all candidates plus a ranked choice general election. Meanwhile, voters in Nevada, Idaho, Colorado and other states consider measures to pass major elements of  the “Alaska model.” This Purple Principle episode features discussion with election law expert and reform advocate Scott Kendall, a major catalyst behind “Top Four” in the frontier state. He explains the impetus behind the initial reform in terms of the perverse motivations elections have traditionally provided to candidates and elected representatives. “We have set up a system that gives all the wrong incentives and then we're surprised when people act on those incentives,” says Kendall, a former chief of staff to independent Governor Bill Walker. “It's as though a teacher graded their students' success on how much they misbehaved in class. And we wanted to change that.” By contrast, Republican state Senator Robert Myers stands in favor of the repeal effort, noting the longstanding Alaska tradition of forming bipartisan coalitions in the state legislature. “I think  this a problem in search of a solution,” Myers told us at the 2024 Alaska State Fair. “The way it was passed… a lot of people voting for campaign finance changes didn't realize they were voting to put in a jungle primary and ranked choice voting general election.” New System, Long Tradition? Independent Alaska House Representatives Calvin Schrage and Rebecca Himschoot see the Top Four or Ranked Choice Voting system differently. They think it will preserve and strengthen Alaska's less partisan, more pragmatic political tradition. “Going door to door on my campaign, I'm also talking to voters a lot about the initiative,” says Schrage, the House Minority Leader representing parts of Anchorage. “I think returning to the old system further empowers extreme partisan individuals to choose candidates for us.” Prior to election, Rep. Himschoot was a career educator with a window on family and community challenges in her historically low-income southeast Alaska district. She doubts she would have entered politics without the Top Four  system. “It's a planetary test,” says Himschoot. “If we can keep open primaries and ranked choice voting, we have a chance at our state getting to a better place.” Tune in for Part Two of this exploration of the frontiers of election reform. How did Alaska become the North Star for other reform efforts around the country? What seminal events laid the groundwork for Top Four  passage in 2020 and a first full set of elections in 2022? And what are the issues surrounding potential repeal of Top Four or Ranked Choice Voting just four years after initial passage?  The Purple Principles is a Fluent Knowledge production. Original music by Ryan Adair Rooney. 

0:00 - Amy explains how to not get out of a traffic ticket   17:05 - Kamala & Oprah: What is on your heart to say to the American people?   36:08 - 15th ward alderman Ray Lopez on the ShotSpotter Saga: the mayor is "clearly unaware of what the technology does, it's benefits and what 70% of what Chicagoans want" Keep updated with Ray on X @RaymondALopez   50:31 - Dominic Green, columnist for The Washington Examiner, contributor to the Wall Street Journal and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, on Sweden's solution to their migrant problem and Meme-brained conspiracy thinking   01:06:42 - Owner of Maxon Shooter's Supply and Indoor Range, Dan Eldrige, gives an update on his fight against the Illinois assault weapon ban. For more info and to help continue the fight go to Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois (FFL-IL) - fflil.org   01:21:15 - IL State Rep & House Minority Leader, Tony McCombie, brings you up to speed on the Illinois House races. Keep updated with Tony on X @mccombieforilli 01:38:32 - OPEN MIC FRIDAYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the controversial political statements made by Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl and the impact it may have on recruiting. Josh also dislikes social media and its negative effects on communication and society. In the guest segment, Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels discusses the recent city elections in Huntsville. Then, the overtime tax bill, which repeals the tax on overtime pay. Anthony Daniels defends the bill, arguing that it puts money back into the pockets of workers and stimulates the local economy. He also criticizes the prioritization of funds for private schools over working-class individuals. In the close, Josh and David discuss the lack of a real abortion debate in the presidential race and criticize Republicans for not having a plan to handle issues like rape, incest, and IVF. Finally, a conversation on the anti-DEI legislation and the division it creates. About Our Sponsor: Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by ⁠⁠Wind Creek Hospitality⁠⁠. Gaming is the heart of Wind Creek Hospitality, but they offer so much more. Wind Creek's 10 distinct properties in the U.S. and Caribbean — including four in Alabama — provide world-class entertainment, dining, hotel stays, amenities and activities. As the principal gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Wind Creek continues to grow and offer guests luxurious destinations and opportunities for escape. Send us a question: We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at ⁠⁠apwproducer@gmail.com⁠⁠. You can also send it to us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air. Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live. About APW: APW is a weekly Alabama political podcast hosted by Josh Moon and David Person, two longtime Alabama political journalists. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts or watch on Youtube. Music credits: Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive. Visit ⁠⁠Mr. Smith's page here.

The 2024 Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago. CNBC's Megan Cassella breaks down the first night's key moments, including speeches from President Biden and UAW President Shawn Fain. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) discusses Vice President Harris' economic agenda including her proposal to raise the corporate tax rate to 28%. Meanwhile, the U.S. Open kicks off in just under a week; USTA CEO Lew Sherr previews the action and underscores the rising fandom of tennis in recent years. Plus, Boeing has halted testing of its 777X aircraft after a production snag, and California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed 10 new bills into law, aiming to combat retail crime. Megan Cassella - 04:10Gabrielle Fonrouge - 12:04Rep. Hakeem Jeffries - 18:02Lew Sherr - 31:20 In this episode:Megan Cassella, @mmcassellaGabrielle Fonrouge, @FonrougeGabHakeem Jeffries, @RepJeffriesBecky Quick,@BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

In this episode, Tudor and Minnesota State Representative Lisa Demuth critically examine the governance of Minnesota's Governor Tim Walz. They discuss his progressive policies, fiscal management, and their impact on residents. Key topics include the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, budgetary concerns, tax increases, and the implications of welfare and education programs. The conversation highlights issues of fraud and lack of accountability within Walz's administration. Drawing parallels with Michigan, they emphasize the challenges faced by both states under Democratic leadership and call for greater accountability and fiscal responsibility. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network. For more info visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.23.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Call For White Women To Rally for Harris, Harris Endorsements, Sonya Massey Bodycam Released  Black men and women have rallied behind Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.  A white woman is trying to get white women to do the same.  I'll talk to Shannon Watts about her challenge to those who have primarily voted Republican since the 1950s.  Kamala Harris was on the campaign trail today as she picked up two major endorsements from Sen., Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader. Hakeem Jeffries.   The family of a black Illinois woman who called for help ended up being shot in the face by a sheriff's deputy who is now facing murder charges.   We'll show you the bodycam video of when Sonya Massey was killed in her own home.   The president of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives about another unarmed black person getting killed by law enforcement. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-Nikki Haley loses 5 in a row, and Newt Gingrich says its time for her to step aside and support the GOP candidate -Tulsi Gabbard says the DNC will stop at nothing to win the election, including paying students to vote -Christmas comes early: Mitch McConnell says he will step down as House Minority Leader this November. The Rob Carson Show on Newsmax Radio is sponsored by The Wellness Company. Rest assured knowing that you have emergency antibiotics, antivirals and anti-parasitics on hand to help keep you and your family safe! Go to http://twc.health/Carson and use promo code CARSON to save 10% on your emergency medical kit! Today's podcast is sponsored by Factor X: Healthy ready-to-eat meals cheaper than takeout! SAVE 50 PERCENT at http://factormeals.com/Newsmax50 and use promo code Newsmax50 To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : Carson@newsmax.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (www.patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  • Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX  • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices