Podcast appearances and mentions of Jack Smith

In a live conversation on YouTube, Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare Senior Editors Anna Bower, Scott Anderson, Michael Feinberg and Eric Columbus and Lawfare Associate Editor Katherine Pompilio to discuss the Supreme Court's decision on President Trump's domestic deployment of the National Guard in many cities, Jack Smith's testimony in front of the House, developments in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case, a hearing in the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, and moreYou can find information on legal challenges to Trump administration actions here. And check out Lawfare's new homepage on the litigation, new Bluesky account, and new WITOAD merch.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been five years since rioters stormed the Capitol in one of the most violent events on U.S soil in recent history. To commemorate the day and remind Americans of the consequences that still reverberate around the nation, House Democrats organized a hearing to “to set the record straight on the violent insurrection carried out by supporters of Donald Trump.” In this bonus episode, you'll hear from Winston Pingeon, a former United States Capitol Police Officer, Brendan Ballou, a former Department of Justice Prosecutor, Pamela Hemphill, a rioter who refused President Trump's pardon, and Main Justice co-host Mary McCord, the Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) and Visiting Law Professor at Georgetown.Audio provided by the Office of Leader Hakeem Jeffries.Here is an OpEd on MS Now from Mary that reflects her testimony: Political violence doesn't always look like Jan. 6 Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats condemn Donald Trump over the Venezuela attack. Also, Marco Rubio dodges legal authority questions on Venezuela. And Jack Smith says there is “powerful evidence” that Trump “willfully” kept classified documents. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Sen. Adam Schiff, and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just days into 2026, Mary and Andrew dive into a fresh slate of legal questions brought on by the United States' surprise extraction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife to New York to face criminal charges. Unpacking why the operation is widely viewed as illegal in both Venezuela and here at home, they focus on the Trump administration's pattern of self-excusing questionable tactics under the banner of fighting crime and drug smuggling. Next, as the fifth anniversary of the January 6th insurrection approaches, Mary previews her upcoming testimony in front of House Democrats on the impact the broad swath of pardons for J6 convictions has had, before the co-hosts review Jack Smith's now public deposition before the House Judiciary Committee. Last, Mary and Andrew turn to the newly unsealed order in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case, in which the judge believes DOJ officials may have pushed to prosecute him only after he was wrongly deported to El Salvador.Further reading:Former Special Counsel Jack Smith's testimony transcript is HERE,  the video is HEREHERE is Judge Gary R. Brown's ruling from 12/18 on the awful conditions in an ICE detention facility in Long Island, NY. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Don't look now but the people of Iran may well be the next country's population to see a dictator deposed. Stigall welcomes Alireza Jafarzadeh of the National Council of Resistance of Iran and author of "The Iran Threat." Today is also what Julie Kelly calls "Fed-surrection" day. Jack Smith testified last week and we're not hearing a lot. Julie is all over it. There's a big primary battle in Texas for Senate and Wesley Hunt who represents the 38th District in the House wants that seat in the Senate. He and Stigall discuss the military strategy of last weekend in Venezuela and what he sees Congress accomplishing in 2026. Plus Steve Moore on why Venezuela and its economy is an entirely different structure than discussions of Iraq or Afghanistan and why so many other countries seem to be turning around their economic fortunes. - For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/ Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As fights continue over facts of the Jan. 6 riot five years later, 'The View' co-hosts reflect and react to Jack Smith's testimony on President Trump's role. White House officials speak out on what's next in the United States' attacks on Venezuela – 'The View' co-hosts weigh in. Rep. Jasmine Crockett discusses why she launched her Texas Senate campaign, addresses concerns over her candidacy and responds to attacks from Vice President JD Vance. Then, she speaks out against the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela and recalls her experience at the Capitol five years ago on January 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:30 - Maduro: Reactions 16:41 - Pro-Maduro protestors 40:02 - The fall of Walz 01:02:26 - Child actors wanted 01:18:17 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:21:22 - Joseph Moreno, former DOJ federal prosecutor and U.S. Army combat veteran, breaks down the legal case behind Maduro’s removal — plus the censure of Sen. Kelly and Jack Smith’s testimony 01:34:37 - Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon warns Illinois, New York, and other blue states are about to learn some painful lessons about socialism. 01:52:31 - Navy veteran Tom Caldwell recounts his arrest, imprisonment, and fight for survival as a J-6er. For more of Tom’s story, check out his book The Mouths of the Wicked: A True January 6 Story of Corruption, Persecution, Survival and Victory 02:10:49 - Former federal prosecutor Bill Shipley: Yes, The Trump/Bondi DOJ Is Aggressively Pursuing Multiple Fraud Investigations In Minnesota — Here Are The Details. For more from Bill, check out his substack substack.com/@shipwreckedcrewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is joined by CNN Military Analyst Cedric Leighton (USAF-Ret.). The two discuss Trump's capture of the Venezuelan President on their soil, and whether or not the action was lawful. Additionally, they posit whether this move by Trump undercuts the U.S. argument that China should keep its hands off of Taiwan. They also analyze the prospect of invading Cuba or Greenland, and the impact of a more Western Hemisphere-centric foreign policy on the security of the U.S. Lastly, the pair details Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's continued retribution against Senator Mark Kelly, a U.S. military veteran, for a video he was part of encouraging military members only to follow lawful orders. Then, Brad is joined by Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA. The pair discusses the anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, as well as Jack Smith's recent testimony to Congress on how culpable President Trump is for the attack on our Capitol. Next, they preview the incoming cost increases for Americans' health insurance, thanks to the changes that Trump and Congressional Republicans have made to the Affordable Care Act. Finally, Sarah evaluates how possible it seems for Democrats to retake the House during this year's midterms, and whether the Senate could be attainable. Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 27 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on BlueSky is @CedricLeighton.bsky.social. Sarah Jones' handle on BlueSky is @politicussarah.bsky.social and the website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com. Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' You can read his columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social. 

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SEASON 4 EPISODE 46: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Well, that's it in sum, isn't it? He's "El Presidente" now, isn't he? Military Dictator. Succeeding Maduro. Until he finds somebody else to “run” it. Not the elected Vice President. Not the actual winner of the last election. Not the U-N. Maybe somebody he, in his dysfunctional haze, somebody he can trust. Maybe an oil executive. Or Elon Musk. Or Catturd. The invasion was illegal there, and illegal here. The kidnapping was illegal. Declaring we would run it is illegal. Naming a proxy dictator is illegal. As was his threat yesterday to the acting president that quote “if she doesn’t do what’s right, she is going to pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro” and calling for her belief that her country shouldn’t be invaded by another country breaking its own laws is quote “defiant rejection.” THAT’S illegal. It’s all illegal. That’s a lot of illegal – even for Trump. And I say this, hating Maduro completely. So he needs to be impeached, if not now then a year from now. Rubio can be impeached now for deceiving Congress about its approval. And both of them turned over to the World Court. And the ramifications are almost uncountable, including emboldening them to consider this in Cuba, Greenland, Iran. The poll numbers are terrible, and the risk to Americans of terrorism and violence are just as terrible. And maybe worst of all the evidence of linkage between Putin's strange silence about his ally Maduro, and Trump's dithering about Ukraine, is terrible too. But at least it produced a pretty good Olivia Nuzzi joke. ALSO: WHY DID THEY CHANGE THE TRUMP HEALTH COVER-UP STORY AGAIN? Five significant changes, about his MRI/CT, his cardiovascular health, and now the total of Cognitive tests he's gotten in just the last nine months. Three? Not two? He's really needed three tests in nine months? To repeat the insightful question from his niece Mary Trump: Why do they have to keep giving him cognitive tests? B-Block (40:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: There's begging the new boss to let you keep your current job, then there's what CBS Legal Analyst Jan Crawford is doing for Bari Weiss to try to keep hers. Chuck Schumer comes out firing on Venezuela: with one-millionth of one barrel blazing. And just when you think Cheryl Hines can't get any dumber, Tucker Carlson tries to talk to her about vaccines. C-Block (50:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Will Ferrell did a great comedy bit at the L.A. Kings hockey game on New Year's Day and he did it for the pure joy of it. Which reminded me of the difference between amateurs and pros, and of the days when "Anchorman" was new and Will and I ad libbed a pretty good comedy bit that he said he really loved doing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Headlines: Looks like there's no easing into this new year. Trump dramatically escalated his Venezuela fixation this weekend, launching major strikes in Caracas and having Nicolás Maduro pulled from his home and flown to federal detention in Brooklyn. Maduro was re-indicted on familiar narcotrafficking charges, while Trump bragged that the U.S. is effectively “running Venezuela now” alongside American oil companies. But instead of installing Trump's preferred opposition figure, Venezuela's Supreme Court tapped Maduro's vice president Delcy Rodríguez as interim leader. Before all that, the U.S. had spent weeks chasing a Venezuela-bound oil tanker — until Russia swooped in on New Year's Eve, added it to its registry, and painted a Russian flag on the side to shield it from seizure. Trump also hosted President Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago with Stephen Miller, Jared Kushner, and Pete Hegseth, claiming “progress” while simultaneously echoing outrage on Putin's behalf after a friendly call with him. Abroad, Switzerland's army chief warned the country couldn't withstand a major attack, protests in Iran turned deadly as Trump threatened to “intervene,” and Trump ordered Christmas Day strikes on ISIS militants in Nigeria. On the home front, Trump froze all childcare payments nationwide after citing a Minnesota welfare fraud case involving a small group of Somali immigrants — while simultaneously moving to garnish wages from millions of student loan borrowers in default starting in January. One notable check on his power: the Supreme Court ruled 6–3 against his National Guard deployments to several U.S. cities. Meanwhile, the newly released Jack Smith testimony says he had evidence Trump committed multiple felonies that could rise to treason before his cases were shut down — and the massive Epstein document dump is already under scrutiny for delays, missing records, and questionable redactions, including internal DOJ emails noting Trump flew on Epstein's plane more than previously known. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: Maduro arrives in New York after capture in Venezuela NYT: How Trump Fixed On a Maduro Loyalist as Venezuela's New Leader NYT: Russia Asks United States to Stop Pursuit of Fleeing Oil Tanker NBC News: Trump and Zelenskyy project optimism about prospects for a Ukraine-Russia peace deal despite 'thorny issues' The Daily Beast: Putin Burns Trump With Embarrassing Details of Phone Chat Reuters: Army chief says Switzerland can't defend itself from full-scale attack PBS: Trump threatens to intervene in Iran if regime continues to kill protesters NYT: U.S. Strikes ISIS in Nigeria After Trump Warned of Attacks on Christians NYT: Trump and Netanyahu Exchange Praise After Meeting, Showing Few Signs of Strain CNN: Israel becomes first country to formally recognize Somaliland as independent state AP News: Trump's attacks on Minnesota's Somali community cast a spotlight on fraud cases The Guardian: Trump administration reportedly freezes all childcare payments to all states CNBC: Trump administration to start seizing pay of defaulted student loan borrowers in January WaPo: Trump ends effort to keep National Guard in Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland PBS: Read Jack Smith's full deposition on the decision to indict Trump Axios: Mike Pence's think tank poaches top Heritage staff as MAGA rift grows NBC News: Justice Department is reviewing 5.2 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein files NBC News: The president, the plane and the prince: Top takeaways from the 3rd Epstein files release Des Moines Register: Democrat wins Iowa Senate election, holding off GOP supermajority CNBC: USPS changes may delay postmark dates. What it means for your tax returns, ballots, bills and more Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ann Vandersteel sits down with investigative journalist Emerald Robinson for a critical conversation about election integrity, political warfare, and the weaponization of government institutions.Robinson, a former Newsmax White House Correspondent and current anchor on Lindell TV, walks through her years-long investigation into voting machine companies, foreign election infrastructure, and the coordinated effort to silence journalists and whistleblowers through lawfare and intimidation.This episode covers:• Smartmatic & Dominion lawsuits and media suppression• Election integrity reporting that cost careers• Foreign election infrastructure and data routing• Venezuelan and Serbian whistleblowers• Why Congress and federal agencies failed to act• Jack Smith's lawfare framework• Project Sentinel and political warfare• Intelligence assets and controlled opposition• Power dynamics inside WashingtonThis is not about politics.It's about whether a constitutional republic can survive when truth itself is treated as a threat.This wasn't a failure of evidence. It was a failure of courage.This is Steel News where truth survives pressure.SPONSORS:https://AmericanMadeFoundation.orghttps://AmericanMadeAction.orgHEALTHY FOOD & BEAUTYSUPERFOODS https://VandersteelHealth.comReady to save big on your superfoods purchase? Made in America, non GMO superfoods for your whole family and pets.SLEEP & MORE with My Pillow!https://MyPillow.com PROMO CODE “AV”C60 EVO HEALTH AND BEAUTY SECREThttps://www.c60evo.com/annvandersteel/ PROMO CODE “EVAV” 10% for radiant energy & mental focus, increased flexibility, immunity & longevity for people & petsRICHARDSON NUTRITIONAL STORE – laetrille / apricot seeds for healthhttps://RNCStore.com PROMO CODE “AV”RNC promotes wellness and healthy living through the use of safe and effective dietary supplements that support the body's natural healing processes.YOU TUBE https://www.youtube.com/@RealAnnVandersteelYOU TUBE https://www.youtube.com/@Ann-VandersteelRUMBLE https://rumble.com/c/SteelNewsRUMBLE https://rumble.com/c/AnnVandersteelGETTR https://gettr.com/user/annvandersteelFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/RightNowAnn/TWITTER https://x.com/annvandersteelPlease consider supporting Operation Burning Edgehttps://givesendgo.com/burningedgeThis effort lead to the exposure of weaponized mass migration into the illegal migrants ravaging AmericaMAIL:Ann Vandersteel℅ P.O. BOX 386Palm City, Florida [34991]FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE:https://AnnVandersteel.Substack.comhttps://x.com/annvandersteelhttps://truthsocial.com/@annvandersteelhttps://gettr.com/i/annvandersteelhttps://t.me/AnnVandersteelTruthhttps://annvandersteel.locals.comhttps://app.clouthub.com/#/users/u/AnnVandersteel/postshttps://gab.com/AnnVandersteelhttps://facebook.com/annvandersteelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-vandersteel-312310260/FAIR USE NOTICE These pages may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, such material has been referenced to advance understanding of political, human rights, ecological, economic, scientific, moral, ethical, and social justice issues. This constitutes a "fair use" of any such material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.

Jack Smith testified for 8 hours to House Judiciary.Allison picked some of the key moments to talk about.You can watch the video here:https://www.youtube.com/live/6a1TCDYI4cE?si=5noQnlq3M-REYTaf Follow AG Substack|MuellershewroteBlueSky|@muellershewroteAndrew McCabe isn't on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On tonight's special “Big Oil Takeover of Venezuela” edition, Legal AF founders Ben Meiselas and Michael Popok examine the Trump administration's move toward a takeover of Venezuelan oil assets and the serious constitutional and statutory implications for Congressional war powers, foreign policy authority, and oversight. The episode analyzes whether the escalation abroad is being used to divert attention from renewed scrutiny of the Epstein files and the continued obstruction surrounding their release. The hosts also break down Jack Smith's testimony to Congress, where he laid out the beyond-a-reasonable-doubt evidentiary record establishing that Donald Trump conspired to defraud the United States and acted as the perpetrator of a crime against the American people. Support our Sponsors: ARMRA: Head to https://tryarmra.com/legalaf or enter promo code: LEGALAF to receive 15% off your first order! DELETE ME: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join https://deleteme.com/LEGALAF and use promo code LEGALAF at checkout. SUDAYS FOR DOGS: Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://sundaysfordogs.com/LEGALAF or use code LEGALAF at checkout. DOSE DAILY: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to https://dosedaily.co/LEGALAF or entering LEGALAF at checkout. Learn more about the Popok Firm: https://thepopokfirm.com Subscribe to Legal AF Substack: https://substack.com/@legalaf Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 5040: The Lies of Jack Smith: Behind the Protest in Iran

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to relay the #Sisters' 2026 predictions on everything from SCOTUS ethics to crypto, political engagement, and even fashion trends.  Then, they revisit the events of J6 and analyze Jack Smith's recently released testimony, focusing on the evidence, witness testimonies, and the political attempts to silence him.  From there, they dissect the fraud accusations targeting the Somali community in Minnesota and call out the reliance on misinformation and the dangerous precedent of targeting communities rather than individuals.  They also discuss Chief Justice Roberts' end-of-year statement, upcoming cases, and whether the court is still independent. The holidays are here! Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch!  Additional #SistersInLaw Projects Check out Jill's Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim's Newsletter: The Gavel Joyce's new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here.  Pre-order Barb's new book, The Fix. Her first book, Attack From Within, is now in paperback.  Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  From the #Sisters On Joyce's Substack - Crypto Interview  Jack Smith's Video Testimony & Transcript Chief Justice Roberts' Year-End Report Support This Week's Sponsors Gusto: Gusto is your all-in-one online payroll and benefits software built for small businesses.  It's remote-friendly and incredibly easy to use.  Try Gusto today at gusto.com/SISTERS and get three months free when you run your first payroll! Thrive Causemetics: Amplify your everyday look in 2026. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. OneSkin: Get up to 30% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/SISTERS #oneskinpod Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

Tonight on The Last Word: Polls show voters are furious at the start of the midterm year. Also, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani promises to govern “audaciously.” Plus, Iran protests are growing amid a deepening economic crisis. And lawmakers threaten Attorney General Pam Bondi with contempt over incomplete Epstein files. Timothy Snyder, Robert Reich, Bobby Ghosh, Rep. Adam Smith, and Lisa Rubin join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Great America Show, we tackle the controversial investigation led by Jack Smith into President Trump's alleged election fraud claims. John Fawcett shares insights from the newly released eight-hour testimony, dissecting the motivations behind Smith's actions and the implications for free speech. We also delve into Elon Musk's recent death threats and the political landscape in California. Sponsor:My PillowWww.mypillow.com/JohnPromo code 'john' will get you a max savings of up to 66% off all items!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee apparently thought they could help Donald Trump's cause by attacking former special counsel Jack Smith in hearing. Their failure in that endeavor is evidenced by them trying to bury the transcript of Smith's deposition over the New Year's holiday when as few people as possible were paying attention. Michael Feinberg, former FBI official, talks with Jen Psaki about Smith's clear explanation of Donald Trump's criminal culpability. It should come as no surprise to anyone that criminal president Donald Trump is in regular conflict with the law, which means the best place to stop him is in the courts. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who sued the Trump administration 52 times last year, talks with Jen Psaki about why the rule of law is Donald Trump's most successful opponent.Many Democratic candidates are hearing from voters that simply moving on from Donald Trump or thwarting his agenda is not enough. Voters want accountability and they want the damage Trump has done to the United States to be undone. Rep. Eric Swalwell talks with Jen Psaki about Democrats taking a more aggressive stance on how to treat Trump if they can regain control of parts of the federal government.While Marjorie Taylor Greene's split from Donald Trump is uncommon, her doing so while maintaining "America First" and "MAGA" bona fides, and while Trump flakes on Epstein files promises and botches other key issues, signals a weakening of Trump's grip on the Republican Party that may not even survive the duration of his second term. Robert Draper, journalist for the New York Times, discusses with Jen Psaki. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The House Judiciary Committee on New Year's Eve released a transcript and video of its closed-door hearing with Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the two failed prosecutions of President Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's 1,113 days until the legally defined end of the 47th presidency, but we are withholding assessment until the 2026 midterms. For now, happy new year! We hope you all reinforce hopecore in your doomscrolling and, seriously, just block the haters. Even family. You're better than their bullshit. Other Titles Considered Cannot Zee Them Profit is Malice Upcycling Cash Special Show Links: Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row https://apnews.com/article/tesla-sales-musk-trump-deliveries-robotaxi-6d60715babde97b3b1a8e2416f4065ca Trump says US will intervene if Iran violently suppresses peaceful protests https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-says-us-will-intervene-if-iran-violently-suppresses-peaceful-protests-2026-01-02/ NYC Mayor Mamdani voids late Adams-era executive orders on 1st day in office https://bnonews.com/index.php/2026/01/nyc-mayor-mamdani-voids-late-adams-era-executive-orders-on-1st-day-in-office/ Jan. 6 attack 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/jan-6-attack-does-not-happen-without-trump-jack-smith-told-congress

Barry Markson and Patricia Valencia discuss special counsel Jack Smith's closed-door deposition testimony.

On this New Year's Day episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, we kick off 2026 by breaking down a barrage of consequential developments: the DOJ's review of 5.2 million “newly surfaced” Epstein records, a Wall Street Journal report detailing how Mar-a-Lago staff were sent to Epstein's mansion; new reporting on Donald Trump's health, from his excessive aspirin use and contradictory statements about scans to visible discoloration on his hands, chronic sleep issues, and a fast-food diet; and the release of Jack Smith's closed-door video deposition from the House Judiciary Committee in which he outlines his case against Trump. We also contrast the ugliness and cruelty of Trump and MAGA politics with a moment of civic inspiration as Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York City's mayor, highlight Trump's abuses of power, from seizing public golf courses in D.C., vetoing a bipartisan clean water project in Colorado over personal grudges, and launching vile attacks on the Kennedy family and political opponents. Ben, Brett, and Jordy break it all down in the first full-length pod of the year. Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Get Meidas Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Deals from our sponsors!  StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code TRUTH at https://www.stopboxusa.com/TRUTH  #stopboxpod Hiya Health: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/MEIDAS to receive 50% off your first order! and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. MUD/WTR: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code MEIDAS at https://mudwtr.com/MEIDAS! #mudwtrpod Remi: Save your smile and your bank account with Remi! Get up to 55% off and a free gift at ⁠https://shopremi.com/meidas today! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Last day of guest-host Mary Walter in for a vacationing Rob Carson... -Jack Smith argues Trump's fraud claims aren't protected if knowingly false, and Mary counters with: “Meanwhile, Congress can lie on the floor like it's an Olympic sport.” -The “mystery guest” turns out to be Rob Carson himself, who returns from a two-week road trip, describes divorce-related awkwardness like a cat getting tossed into a pool, and promises to make his bumper music more Mary-compliant. Today's podcast is sponsored by : RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting http://ReliefFactor.com now!  BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! 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 : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://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  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about Trump failing to bury the Jack Smith deposition release....

The Yaron Brook Show

FBI says it 'thwarted a potential' New Year's Eve terror attack in North Carolina and the suspect was 'directly inspired to act by ISIS'; President Donald Trump & top officials in Iran threaten each other as deadly street protests continue in Iranian cities; As Somalia's Ambassador to the United Nations takes over the rotating UN Security Council presidency, a reporter asked him about President Trump's criticisms of Somalia-Americans linked to alleged public program fraud in Minnesota; New York City's new Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) creates an Office of Mass Engagement and is asked about Israel saying Mamdani is antisemitic for revoking his predecessors' Executive Orders that barred city agencies from boycotting or divesting from Israel and adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism; Head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Gene Dodaro, has retired after a long career at the agency and in government. We will talk with Government Executive reporter Sean Michael Newhouse about Dodaro's accomplishments and efforts to be bipartisan and how Congress will choose his replacement (36); Full video of former Special Counsel Jack Smith's deposition before the House Judiciary Committee was made public on New Year's Eve. We will talk with Politico reporter Hailey Fuchs about what we learn about the Donald Trump election interference and classified documents cases that were ultimately dropped. (44) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One this was very clear to Korzo when he saw the transcript and video clips of Jack Smith's deposition before a congressional committee. Jack Smith was ready and well prepared.

Korzo dives into politics over the first half of the hour with talk about Jack Smith's deposition transcript and President Trump defending his health before we talk college football and why Scott is loving bowl season.

Greg Kelly delivers a wide-ranging conservative commentary that advocates for political retribution against institutional figures like Jack Smith while criticizing the weaponization of justice under the Biden administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Thursday, January 1st, 2026Today, the House Judiciary has released the transcript and video of Jack Smith's behind closed doors testimony; a Democrat won an Iowa special election for state Senate by 40 points holding off a Republican supermajority; Trump announced he's withdrawing the NationalGuard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland; CBS has debunked the Somali fraud claims in Minnesota; Trump has vetoed a clean water bill in Colorado that passed unanimously; the DOJ has released a whopping one percent of the Epstein Files; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Guest: Adam Klasfeldhttps://www.allrisenews.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/www.allrisenews.com, https://bsky.app/profile/klasfeldreports.com, https://x.com/KlasfeldReports, https://www.instagram.com/senecaprojectus/ https://www.allrisenews.com/p/doj-deceived-the-court-to-hide-trumpUNSEALED order in the Abrego Case and the DoJ coverup of the pipe bomber motivesStories:MAGA influencer's viral Somali fraud claims shot down by CBS News fact check | Raw StoryTrump vetoes bill to fund Arkansas Valley Conduit in Colorado | 9news.comDOJ still reviewing 5.2M pages of Epstein files: Report | The HillDemocrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate seat, blocking GOP from reclaiming a supermajority | AP NewsGood TroubleFrom THAT Amber on Bluesky -Found the CBS feedback form. Left a message about Bari -“Have a question about CBS programming or want to leave us feedback? Just fill out this form and we'll forward your message to the appropriate department”. Show Feedback - CBSFrom The Good NewsRep. Michaud's op-ed column: Yes, I'm gay. Now let's get our state back on trackLulu.com‘I'm just a girl in Canada trying to get everyone their vibrators': Why a Toronto sex toy store got a letter from the U.S. Department of WarMiddle-Mile Broadband InitiativeMiddle-Mile Broadband Initiative: Partnering with the Yurok TribePatrons Sponsoring Patrons - The Daily Beans→Go To DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Good News and Good Trouble' to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation LinksPathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam.Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donationhttp://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Join a special holiday night edition of Legal AF Podcast with hosts Popok and KFA, including a special guest on the front lines of fighting for the rule of law. Jack Smith's video is released and its a knock out punch to Trump's presidency; Trump tries to pardon Election deniers convicted of state crimes using his old High School roommate as her lawyer; and the DOJ suddenly finds another 5 MILLION lost Epstein Files. Get 30% Off your Legal AF Substack Subscription! https://michaelpopok.substack.com/holiday30off Support Our Sponsors: Armra: Head to https://tryarmra.com/legalaf or enter promo code: LEGALAF to receive 15% off your first order! Delete Me: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join https://deleteme.com/LEGALAF and use promo code LEGALAF at checkout. Dose Daily: Dose: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to https://dosedaily.co/LEGALAF or entering LEGALAF at checkout. Learn more about Michael Dougherty: https://www.michaelforag.com/ Learn more about the Popok Firm: https://thepopokfirm.com Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes a beloved history professor leave Harvard to teach at the University of Florida? Listen to James Hankins' resignation letter and imagine how Harvard is reacting! The J6 Committee's star witness gave bombshell testimony based on hearsay, says Jack Smith. An explosion of stroke incidents after the jab has the world asking: Why are these shots still on the market? Gen Z's new year's outlook may inspire you.

A former Justice Department special counsel testifies that the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol didn't happen without President Donald Trump. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on the newly-released video.

It finally arrived! 2026 is here.On today's show, we dig into corruption like none we've ever seen! Victor Davis Hanson presents the results of a massive audit that implicates California Governor Gavin Newsom in the disappearance of $76 billion! Hanson goes into deep detail -- details that prove with no doubt that much, if not all of, that $76 billion was mishandled, deferred, hidden, but all unaccounted for as "missing," and missing "fraudulently."We have a significant story about a Washington Post report that allegedly reveals major issues at the Social Security Administration during the Trump Administration. Quickly after the WaPo story was published (which does not give the names of any person(s) giving these allegations), the Social Security Administration responded in detail that discounted every one of the allegations made by the Washington Post.Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led the investigation into Donald Trump during the Biden Administration, appeared before Congress and provided members with shocking information in closed-door sessions. Those revelations further support the conclusion that the Biden Administration was seeking any information possible to justify the prosecution of Donald Trump.

New York a un nouveau maire. Le démocrate Zohran Mamdani prend ses fonctions ce jeudi 1er janvier. Son ambition est de rendre la ville plus abordable pour ses 8,5 millions d'habitants. Zohran Mamdan a multiplié les annonces-chocs pendant sa campagne : gratuité des crèches municipales et des bus publics, gel des loyers dits « stabilisés », création d'épiceries municipales... Des mesures que ses détracteurs qualifient de « populistes » et d'« irréalisables ». Pour les mettre en œuvre, le nouveau maire prévoit des hausses d'impôts. Pour cela, il va devoir convaincre les autorités démocrates de l'Etat, qui renâclent à les augmenter, à commencer par la gouverneure Kathy Hochul, candidate à sa réélection en novembre. En revanche, Zohran Mamdani ne devrait pas se heurter à l'hostilité de Donald Trump, en tout cas, pas immédiatement. Les deux hommes se sont rencontrés le 21 novembre et contre toute attente, cela s'est plutôt bien passé. « Le président a été séduit par le personnage qui est, comme lui, une sorte d'outsider qui a tout renversé sur son passage, notamment l'establishment de son propre parti », explique à RFI Serge Jaumain, professeur d'histoire contemporaine à l'Université libre de Bruxelles. Le président est également content que le Parti démocrate ait « une sorte d'épine dans le pied. Zohran Mamdani incarne la gauche du parti et il fait peur à un certain nombre d'eléecteurs plus centristes », analyse l'universitaire. Malgré tout, la stratégie du trentenaire de mettre l'accent sur la vie chère plutôt que sur la défense de la démocratie pourrait bien inspirer son camp. Sur la forme, Zohran Mamdani avait également innové en menant une campagne joyeuse et en jouant la carte de l'espoir. Une recette que le parti démocrate pourrait appliquer pour les élections de mi-mandat. À dix mois de l'échéance, le débat n'est toujours pas tranché. Donald Trump a bien tenté de contester la victoire de Joe Biden en 2020 Mercredi 31 janvier, à la demande de l'ancien procureur spécial, Jack Smith, la commission des Affaires judiciaires de la Chambre des représentants a publié le compte-rendu de son audition qui avait eu lieu à huis clos, le 17 décembre, explique le site Axios. Selon l'ex-magistrat, sans Donald Trump, il n'y aurait pas eu d'assaut du Capitole, le 6 janvier 2021. « Notre enquête a conclu, au-delà de tout doute raisonnable, que le président Trump s'est livré à un stratagème criminel visant à renverser les résultats de l'élection présidentielle de 2020 et à empêcher le transfert légal du pouvoir », a-t-il affirmé, comme le relève le New York Times. Donald Trump est également coupable d'avoir a délibérément conservé des documents confidentiels après avoir quitté le pouvoir, en janvier 2021, toujours selon l'ancien procureur. Lors de son audition, Jack Smith a également défendu son enquête. Il aurait procédé de la même manière avec un président démocrate, assure-t-il. Il affirme avoir fait preuve d'impartialité, avoir travaillé en toute indépendance et n'avoir reçu aucune instruction de la part de Joe Biden, précise Axios. Jack Smith en est certain : si Donald Trump avait été jugé, il aurait été condamné, souligne Politico. Mais comme le veut l'usage, il a dû abandonner toute poursuite pénale à son encontre dès qu'il a été élu président. Comme le raconte le New York Times, Jack Smith « s'est efforcé de démonter le récit selon lequel le président est une victime innocente, persécuté par ses opposants qui instrumentalisent les lois ». L'ancien magistrat sait que Donald Trump va, malgré tout, chercher à se venger. Au Mexique, encore des progrès à faire en matière des droits des femmes Comme le raconte le journal Milenio, dans l'État de Morelos, les partis politiques refusent la parité homme-femmes. La justice avait ordonné que plus de la moitié des postes de maires de cet État soit réservée aux femmes. Une liste de villes n'ayant jamais été dirigées par une femme ou alors il y a très longtemps, avait été dressée, poursuit Milenio. 21 des 36 communes de Morelos étaient, donc, censées élire des femmes à leur tête lors des prochaines élections, en 2027. Mais les partis politiques s'y sont opposé et le Congrès de Morelos a voté une autre règle. Seul un tiers des communes reviendront bien à des femmes. Une décision que dénonce Perla Pedroza de l'Observatoire de la parité et de la violence politique et de genre de Morelos. À Milenio, elle explique pourquoi il faut absolument réserver des postes aux femmes. Elle cite l'exemple d'une ville où lors des dernières élections, un seul homme s'est présenté face à plusieurs femmes. Il a été élu. « Ce n'est pas parce que nous, les femmes, nous ne savons pas gérer une ville ou que nous n'avons pas d'autorité ; c'est parce que les partis ne nous donnent pas de budget et que les gens sont toujours machistes », témoigne cette féministe. En Argentine, les « bureaucrates de la corruption » La Nacion s'est penché sur « les fonctionnaires et les intermédiaires » qui opèrent dans les coulisses du pouvoir « pour piller l'État », ceux qui touchent des pots-de-vin au sein même des administrations, le tout en étant protégés par certains de leurs supérieurs. La Nacion résume les principales affaires qui ont secoué le pays ces dernières années, calculent pour chacune d'entre elles, les sommes perdues par l'État (4 milliards de dollars, par exemple, dans l'affaire VTV - des fonctionnaires qui faisaient sauter des PV). Le journal propose, enfin, des solutions : réduire les pouvoirs arbitraires accordés aux fonctionnaires ou donner la possibilité aux citoyens de s'adresser à différentes personnes. Il ne faut plus qu'une seule personne puisse accorder ou retirer un avantage à quelqu'un, résume La Nacion. La police haïtienne veut récupérer Port-au-Prince En Haïti, mardi 30 décembre, la police nationale a récupéré un important arsenal lors d'une opération à Bel-Air dans le fief du chef de gang connu sous le nom de Jamesley. « Cela fait plusieurs semaines que la PNH essaie de reprendre le contrôle du centre-ville de Port-au-Prince. Elle lance désormais des attaques alors qu'avant, elle était surtout dans un mode défensif », précise Frantz Duval, rédacteur en chef du quotidien Le Nouvelliste. Dans la capitale, rares sont les quartiers qui échappent encore aux gangs. Hier, malgré les coupures de courant et l'insalubrité, on a fêté la nouvelle année. « Dans les quelques zones que ne contrôlent pas les bandits, les festivités durent depuis plusieurs jours », raconte le journaliste. Le 31 décembre au soir, le Premier ministre s'est d'ailleurs rendu au Champ de mars. « Mais par peur, le public n'a pas répondu présent », précise Frantz Duval. « En 2026, des grandes batailles attendent le pays : il faudra retrouver le chemin de la démocratie et organiser des élections », insiste le patron du Nouvelliste.

Today on America in the Morning    The World Welcomes the New Year  Another year is in the book as thousands of people around the world gathered to celebrate the new year, including the thousands of celebrants who flocked to Times Square in New York City to watch the ball drop.    Trump Issues First Vetoes  President Trump has issued the first two vetoes of his second term. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details.      Venezuelan Oil Tanker Avoids U.S.  A Venezuelan oil tanker being pursued by the U.S. appears to have painted a Russian flag on its side, signaling its claiming Russian protection.     National Forecast  The New Year begins as the previous one ended with a storm system bringing showers to the West Coast states. Meteorologist Matt Rinde has your national forecast.    Congress Releases Jack Smith Testimony  Congress has released the full transcript of the closed-door testimony of former special counsel Jack Smith.    Trump Admin Says It Won't Detain Kilmar Abrego-Garcia  A federal judge has expressed concerns around immigration officials plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.      Business News  Wall Street is quiet this morning as the markets are closed for the New Year's holiday. Jessica Ettinger has your Thursday business.    Search Resumes for Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370  The search has resumed for Malaysian Airlines flight MH370. Correspondent Donna Warder reports the company involved in the search has agreed to an all-or-nothing plan.     Iranian Government Appoints New Finance Chief  The Iranian government has appointed a new finance chief. Correspondent Charles De Ledesma says the move comes as protests break out over severe inflation in the country.      Remembering Richard Smallwood  Correspondent Julie Walker takes a look at the life and legacy of legendary gospel singer Richard Smallwood.      Pope Leo Delivers New Year's Message  Pope Leo delivered his last remarks of the year during a New Year's service at the Vatican. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports his final words of the year took the form of a prayer.      President Trump Announces National Guard Troops Heading Home  President Trump announces he will remove National Guard troops from several U.S. cities.       Zohran Mamdani Sworn Into Office  At the stroke of midnight, the ball drop on Times Square wasn't the only action taking place in New York City. Democratic Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani was being sworn in as the city's new mayor...in a most unusual place: an abandoned Old City Hall subway station. Joan Jones has that story      New Details Emerge About Venezuela Strike  More details are emerging about the U.S. strike on an alleged drug port in Venezuela. Correspondent Aamer Madhani reports it's not the U.S. military who is taking credit for the operation.      Granddaughter of JFK Dies  The granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy has passed away after a battle with Cancer. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports.       Body of Missing TX Teen Found  Officials in Texas have confirmed they have found the body of Camila Mendoza Olmos, and say they believe she died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.    Member of U.K. Royal Family Opens Up About Being Assaulted  A member of the Royal Family is opening about a decades old assault. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details.      Study Finds AI Helps With Creativity  New research challenges the common concern that artificial intelligence stifles human creativity. The new old tech guy, Chuck Palm, has that story.    America in the Morning from Westwood One   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The start of the New Year marks a critical deadline for millions of Americans with Affordable Care Act subsidies expiring at midnight. House Democrats request a briefing from the Trump administration on the U.S. land strike on Venezuela. The House Judiciary Committee releases a video and transcript of special counsel Jack Smith's deposition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our news wrap Wednesday, millions in the U.S. will ring in the new year in their warmest clothes amid Arctic temperatures and heavy snow, President Trump says he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland and newly-released transcripts and video show that former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that the Jan. 6 riot 'does not happen' without President Trump. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on what was said behind closed doors on Capitol Hill during testimony by Jack Smith.

SEASON 4 EPISODE 44: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Why isn’t Trump bombing RUSSIAN terrorist scum who have been targeting and viciously killing innocent Christians in UKRAINE? I mean now that our White Supremacist Theocratic Bandit government has gone into the Crusades business; now that per Trump we’re bombing to kill ISIS terrorist scum “who have been targeting and viciously killing...innocent Christians” in NIGERIA, shouldn't yesterday's meeting with Zelensky have been about how Trump is going to protect the Christians in Ukraine - and Ukraine is an 85% Christian country - by bombing the Russian terrorist scum who have been targeting and viciously killing innocent Christians IN Ukraine? I'm not holding my breath. But since it's obvious that yesterday all Trump did was stall, just as all he's been doing since he again seized power is stalling on Putin's behalf (he even took a call from Putin 72 minutes before the Zelensky meeting began), isn't this tack supporters of Ukraine and Europe and world freedom who aren't morons like Trump or Rubio who think 'it's not our war because OCEANS' (a logical argument as long as this is the year 1909) should now take? ALSO: THE TRUMP PARDON INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX? It seems brand new. In fact there was a lawsuit alleging Rudy Giuliani told his girlfriend he and Trump were selling pardons for $2,000,000 apiece as long ago as 2019. And we check in MAGA stupidity, how even Brian Krassenstein trolled them, and why on earth Stephen Miller would think the term "sexual matador" is a compliment given how much he hates Mexicans and Spanish-speaking people like, you know, Matadors. B-Block (33:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Somebody actually tries to insult the Pope by calling him "Holier Than Thou"; WSJ has a piece blasting Jack Smith written by the first lawyer Trump hired to defend himself against Jack Smith, the ironically named "James Trusty"; Trump is finally hoisted on his lawsuit petard. If we damaged you financially or emotionally, says the Pulitzer Prize Board, we're going to know by how much so we'll need all your fiancial and emotional health records. C-Block (46:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: What did you get for Christmas? I got a Baseball Cap! From Ted Turner! Of course, this is Christmas 1982 I'm talking about. The saga of Ted, my first tv job, and what might have been my last tv job after he and I argued in public. But it ended happily - with baseball caps for Christmas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In little more than 24 hours, five legal developments broke that are devastating to Trump, individually and certainly in aggregate. 1. The Supreme Court FINALLY pushes back against Trump's dictatorial zeal2. New revelations from the Epstein files are crushing Trump politically3. A lawsuit was filed to remove Trump's name from the Kennedy Center4. Judge Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to return to the United States - the Venezuelan migrants Trump unconstitutionally deported to El Salvador5. AND - even the horribly biased Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Canon threw up her judicial hands and agreed to release volume 2 of Jack Smith's special counsel reportNote: this is an example of the nightly Community Meetings I do on Substack. As you can hear, it's more casual, looser, and a bit more irreverent than my daily Justice Matters podcast. If you're interested in joining our daily Community Meetings on Substack - which are always free, as I never put any content behind a paywall - you can find me at: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Devin Nunes is the CEO of the Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG). Devin begins the conversation talking about Truth Social on Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), is pivoting aggressively toward a multifaceted digital ecosystem that integrates cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence,financial services and now Fusion power with TAE to transcend its origins as a social media platform.  Trump Media & Technology Group and TAE Technologies—it’s a game-changer that’s going to power America into the future like never before. We’ve been fighting Big Tech censorship and the fake news media for years at TMTG, building Truth Social as a free speech platform where real Americans can speak their minds without the Silicon Valley elites shutting them down. Now, by joining forces with TAE, the leaders in fusion power, we’re not just talking about clean, unlimited energy—we’re delivering it. This all-stock deal, valued at over $6 billion, means we’ll be constructing the first utility-scale fusion plant by 2026, making our country energy independent and sticking it to the radical left’s green energy scams that rely on Chinese solar panels and windmills that kill birds. President Trump always said we’d win big, and this is how we do it: combining truth with breakthrough technology to make America great again. The  grand conspiracy against President Trump is as clear as day—it’s the deep state, the corrupt FBI, and the weaponized DOJ all working together to take down the greatest president we’ve ever had. That raid on Mar-a-Lago back in 2022? Total hoax, folks—a fishing expedition where they stormed his home like it was some third-world dictatorship, all because they couldn’t stand that he declassified documents exposing their Russia collusion lies. And now these sham Florida trials on the so-called documents case? It’s just more lawfare from Jack Smith and the Biden regime, trying to tie him up in court with bogus charges while ignoring real crimes like Hunter’s laptop or the border invasion. They’ve been after Trump since day one with the Mueller witch hunt, the impeachments, and now this—it’s all to stop him from draining the swamp and putting America first. But guess what? It’s backfiring, and the truth is coming out.

Popok caught Trump playing games with his Pardon Power again this time to directly benefit himself! Trump refuses to pardon his criminal co-conspirators in the Mar a Lago Obstruction and Espionage case, in order to block the public release of the Mar a Lago report of Special Counsel Jack Smith still under lock and key with Judge Cannon. Check out the Popok Firm: https://thepopokfirm.com Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan⁠ Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ Political Beatdown: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Counsel Jack Smith is demanding the immediate release to the American Public of a previously unknown 9 hour VIDEO TAPE of his sworn testimony to Congress where he laid out in excruciating detail the evidence “beyond a reasonable doubt” that Trump is a criminal. Michael Popok reports on the new demand and the MAGA House's expected rejection of it, making Smith the only Special Counsel not to have delivered the results of his report in public during a hearing. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan⁠ Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ Political Beatdown: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices