Podcast appearances and mentions of Jack Smith

Protests continue in Minnesota after the state sued to stop President Trump's surge of immigration agents to a city still reeling from the death of Renee Good. After mulling where we are one year into this administration, Mary and Andrew zero in on Trump's revived desire to invoke the Insurrection Act, as Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey become the targets of a federal inquiry. Adding to the tumult, numerous Minnesota prosecutors have quit over the pretense of an investigation into the wife of Renee Good. The co-hosts then turn to Boston, where Judge William Young rebuked government attacks on free speech, outlining an order he'll issue to restrict deportations of noncitizen scholars. Topping off the episode, Mary and Andrew unpack the alarming FBI raid on a Washington Post reporter's home. Note to listeners: Andrew and Mary will be back later this week to react to former Special Counsel Jack Smith's live testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. Check in Thursday evening to hear their takeaways. 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.

Today's Headlines: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado visited the White House and handed Donald Trump a symbolic Nobel Peace Prize — only to walk away with Trump merch, zero U.S. backing, and confirmation that the administration will continue supporting remnants of the Maduro regime. The Nobel Foundation quickly clarified that Nobel Prizes can't be transferred, even symbolically. Trump then escalated his Greenland fixation, announcing new tariffs on European countries that don't support a U.S. takeover and threatening steeper penalties by summer. He later claimed Norway owed him a Nobel Prize and suggested U.S. control of Greenland is essential for global security, prompting Canada to warn that any U.S. military action would trigger NATO obligations. Meanwhile, Canada and the EU are rapidly reshuffling trade alliances away from the U.S. This week, former DOJ special counsel Jack Smith will testify to Congress as Trump heads to Davos to unveil his self-appointed “Board of Peace,” tasked with overseeing Gaza's future. Trump plans to chair the board, charge countries $1 billion to participate, and has invited members ranging from U.S. allies to Russia and Belarus. In Iran, mass protests continue amid a near-total internet blackout, with reports estimating more than 13,000 deaths in recent days. Iranian state TV was briefly hacked to air messages urging revolt, while the FAA warned airlines to prepare for possible military activity affecting flights across parts of Latin America and the Pacific. Back in the U.S., Trump declined — for now — to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota, while placing 1,500 troops on standby and opening investigations into Minnesota's governor and Minneapolis's mayor. He also floated plans to sue JPMorgan Chase over alleged political “debanking.” Finally, Virginia lawmakers moved to redraw congressional maps ahead of the midterms, opening yet another front in the rapidly escalating gerrymandering wars. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: The New Republic: Trump Snubs Machado After Explaining Why He Took Her Nobel Prize Newsweek: Nobel Foundation Speaks Out After Machado Gifts Trump Peace Prize NYT: Trump Links His Push for Greenland to Not Winning Nobel Peace Prize BBC: Trump says he will '100%' carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests Politico: Carney to Trump: Back off on Greenland ABC News: Trump's protectionist trade policies allow China to swoop in NYT: Gaza's Board of Peace: What to Know Reuters: Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked Bloomberg: US Warns Airlines About Military Activity in Parts of Latin America WaPo: 1,500 troops prepare to possibly deploy to Minnesota, officials say CBS News: DOJ investigating Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents CNBC: Trump threatens to sue JPMorgan Chase for 'debanking' him NYT: Trump Sets Fraudster Free From Prison for a Second Time NBC News: Virginia lawmakers pass redistricting amendment, sending it to voters for approval Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alicia Menendez is in for Nicolle Wallace. Alicia explores the GOP response to the Trump administration's push to annex Greenland and the resulting tension between the U.S. and its European allies.Later, Alicia covers the DOJ investigation into Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz. These investigations were announced after the Trump administration and state leaders butt heads over ICE's presence in Minneapolis.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Department of Justice faces mass resignations from the Civil Rights Division and the Minneapolis US Attorney's office over the handling of the killing of Renee Nicole Good.Judge Engelmayer asks the parties for briefing on whether he has jurisdiction to appoint a special master, and whether Congressmen Khanna and Massie have standing to ask for one.Jack Smith has agreed to testify publicly this week as experts debunk claims that he infringed on Donald Trump's free speech.President Trump is becoming disillusioned with Attorney General Pam Bondi and wants to create an office within the Justice Department that reports directly to the White House.Plus listener questions…Do you have questions for the pod? Thank you, Shopify!Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/unjust 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.

January, 18 2026, 9AM; This past week numerous Democrats in Congress have revealed that they are under investigation by Trump's Justice Department over their protected speech in telling military members that they can refuse illegal orders. The same DOJ has launched criminal investigations into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for speaking out against the ongoing immigration crackdown in their state. Liz Oyer and Ty Cobb join The Weekend to discuss the Trump Administration's autocratic approach to governance.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnow 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.

Special Prosecutor Jack Smith gave a closed-door, eight-hour deposition to the House Judiciary Committee that was later—surprisingly—made public. In this episode, hear highlights from his testimony about the investigation into Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, including the fake electors scheme, key prosecutorial decisions, and why members of Congress chose to scrutinize the investigation rather than the alleged crimes. View the show notes on our website at https://congressionaldish.com/cd330-prosecutor-jack-smiths-deposition Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media!

What's going to happen with former Special Counsel Jack Smith's judiciary deposition? Trey answers a listener question on the Office of Special Counsel's investigation. He also shares his disappointment in his favorite teams this college football and NFL season. Plus, Trey gives his book recommendations for the new year and shares a glimpse into his sequel of The Color of Death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Miller tweeted, “In 10 days, justice will be restored. Fully and absolutely.”One thing the Left is learning about Team Trump is they don't play. No idle threats like Republicans typically offer. How many times have we seen Comer and Jordan provide indisputable evidence of Democrat corruption, only to end up nowhere? Too many to count is the answer.But that's not the case with Trump. He throws a jab to start the round, goes through a feel-out process for a few minutes, then starts with a barrage. So what's coming?Democrats have certainly provided ample ammunition for him. Comey, Jack Smith, Big Tish, the Fulton County Fani Willis lawsuit, J6 lies, electioneering, massive fraud. Where would one begin?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah Longwell sits down with Asha Rangappa—a lecturer at Yale Law School and co-host of the “It's Complicated” legal podcast—to discuss Venezuela, Jack Smith's congressional testimony, the Minneapolis shooting, and the many other high-profile lawsuits and investigations that have already popped up in 2026.Get up to 30% off OneSkin with the code ILLEGALNEWS at https://www.oneskin.co/Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code ILLEGALNEWS at https://laundrysauce.com/ILLEGALNEWS #laundrysaucepod Go to https://Dupe.com today and find similar products for less. It's 100% free to use. Stop wasting money on brand names and start saving with https://Dupe.com today.

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed: JOE DIGENOVA INTERVIEW: Legal analyst shares thoughts on the Minnesota incident between activist and ICE, federal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and Jack Smith public hearing. ASRA NOMANI INTERVIEW: Sr Editor at Fox News Digital discusses organizations behind the exploding anti-ICE protests across the U.S. DC CRYING SPOTS: Exploration of recommended places in D.C. for emotional release, as shared in Reddit threads and local articles. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, January 12, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Piscopo will be departing at 8 a.m. Al Gattullo and Joe Sibilia will take over for the remainder of the show. 25:13- Jeff James, Retired Assistant Special Agent in Charge with the U.S. Secret Service Topic: Volunteer radio host's directive to kill JD Vance 38:56- John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice network Topic: Iran; Jack Smith to testify before House Judiciary Committee on January 22; State of the State addresses today; Other news of the day 51:15- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'.” Topic: Iran, Trump, and Maduro 1:03:08- David Fischer, CEO of Landmark Capital Topic: Why gold and silver will outperform stock indexes 1:28:34- Dr. Ben Dworkin, Founding Director of the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ Topic: Phil Murphy's final State of the State address 2:04:38- Dr. Rebecca Grant, national security analyst based in Washington, D.C., specializing in defense and aerospace research, founder of IRIS Independent Research, and Senior Fellow at the Lexington Institute Topic: Possibility of an attack on Iran 2:13:02- Lt. Col. Chuck DeVore (Ret.), Former National Guardsman and Chief National Initiatives Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, who served as a Republican member of the California State Assembly from 2004 to 2010 Topic: "Left seeks martyrs to fuel anti-Trump uprising as ICE enforcement operations ramp up nationwide" (Fox News op ed)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEASON 4 EPISODE 49: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: BREAK the cover-up of the ICE murder of Renee Good: 1) INVESTIGATE regardless -on the state and county levels. 2) INDICT and ARREST the ICE shooter, Jonathan Ross (and the Trump militia members who were with him as accessories). 3) IMPEACH Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem, Ice Director Todd Lyons (and Border Czar Tom Homan. Representative Angie Craig says now the Noem impeachment will proceed). 4) Iif Noem or any other ICE or DHS official continues to stonewall local investigators seeking justice for the murdered women, indict and arrest them for OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE. 5) When the Senate takes up the resolution to fund the government past January 30, all Democrats must refuse to vote yes unless ICE is neutered (and Trump's magic war wand as well). This is a pivotal moment in American history. ICE's reaction to its crimes has been to double down. It is now hiding behind this empty, corrupt demand that we all need to improve the “tone” and when they say “we” they mean “you” and when they say “tone” they mean “any criticism at all.” Tom Homan went on Fox and actually added to this bankrupt bromide, NEW threats. "There will be more bloodshed unless we decrease the hateful rhetoric.” Translation: if you keep criticizing us, we will keep shooting you. The acting ICE chief, Lyons, may be even worse. He is daring Minnesota to enforce its laws. “My message to the sheriff is: try and arrest my folks, let’s see what happens.” What should happen is the sheriff serving warrants to Ross, Noem, Lyons and the rest of their ICE street gang - with the Minnesota National Guard standing behind the sheriff. ALSO: Why are these fascists so obsessed with killing Americans? It may be the guns. Not the access to them: the physical impact on a shooter's brain by firing a weapon, as established by new tests. Plus updates on Trump doubling down on his Epstein Cover-up, Jim Jordan's moronic decision to let Jack Smith testify in public, and some Trump madness we should encourage. He wants to repel from a helicopter like Navy Seals. Yes please! Do it! B-Block (32:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: How Will Chamberlain, Laura Loomer, Matt Walsh and the philosopher of MAGA, Catturd, 180'd on action in places like Venezuela once they realized Trump had 540'd. The headline says 'Visas for Only Fans Models' but the article does not. And the only person who thinks Stephen A. Smith is a Democrat or a viable presidential candidate is Stephen A. Smith. Up to now it's been funny and a little sad. But now that he has defended the murder of Renee Good and sucked up to Trump and MAGA, it has to be said: to save the brand that they and a lot of people worked their lives to build, Disney chief Bob Iger and ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro have to fire Smith. Oh and - accordingly - I've re-named Stephen. C-Block (45:00) MONDAYS WITH THURBER: Only fitting. Next month it will have been a startling 95 years since James Thurber prophesied the advent of Trump. What would happen when America finally lionized its Worst? "The Greatest Man In The World."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday, January 8th, 2025Today, Judge Aileen Cannon has blocked the release of Jack Smith's final report; the Republican controlled North Carolina Supreme Court has blocked the state from certifying the Democrat as the winner of the high court election; Senator Elizabeth Warren is sounding the alarm bells about Pete Hegseth; Zuckerberg says Meta will end fact checking in favor of community notes; an appeals court has denied Trump's attempt to postpone his sentencing this Friday; Trump says he's willing to use military force to obtain Greenland and the Panama Canal; the Pentagon agrees to settle a historic lawsuit with LGBTQ+ veterans over discharge status; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Have some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/Something to dohttps://www.justice.gov/doj/webform/your-message-department-justiceChoose “Message to the Attorney General” from the drop down. Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listeners, let's dive straight into where the courts stand right now on Donald Trump and the trials that still define his post‑presidency.Over the past few days, the center of gravity has shifted from the drama of live testimony to the slow grind of appeals courts and the Supreme Court, where Donald Trump is still fighting the fallout from his earlier criminal and civil cases. News outlets like the New York Times and CNN report that his legal team has been zeroing in on one overarching goal: pushing back or weakening the criminal convictions and keeping any remaining trials away from the spotlight as the election year calendar fills up.According to reporting from the Associated Press, Trump's lawyers are continuing to press appeals in the New York hush‑money case, the one where a Manhattan jury previously convicted him on multiple felony counts related to falsifying business records tied to payments to Stormy Daniels. Those appeals hinge on claims that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stretched state law to criminalize conduct that, the defense insists, should have been treated as a federal election issue, not a state‑level fraud scheme. Legal analysts on NBC News say the appellate judges are now weighing not just the trial judge's rulings on evidence and jury instructions, but the larger question of whether New York law was used in a way it was never intended to be.At the same time, the federal election‑interference case in Washington, led by Special Counsel Jack Smith, remains in a kind of limbo, dominated by higher‑court arguments over presidential immunity and the scope of official acts. The Washington Post reports that Trump's team is still arguing that a former president cannot be criminally prosecuted for actions taken while in office that are even arguably official. That issue has already gone through one round in the D.C. Circuit, and commentators on Lawfare note that the next moves will determine whether a full retrial timetable is even realistic this year, or whether the case stays frozen while the Supreme Court is asked to step in again.Down in Georgia, in the Fulton County election‑subversion case brought by District Attorney Fani Willis, recent coverage from the Atlanta Journal‑Constitution describes a proceeding that is technically alive but politically and logistically bogged down. Multiple co‑defendants have launched appeals attacking the use of Georgia's racketeering law and challenging Fani Willis herself after earlier questions about her conduct and conflicts. Courts are now wrestling with which defendants, including Donald Trump, can be tried together and whether a streamlined, smaller trial is the only way forward.Meanwhile, the fallout from the civil fraud case in New York, brought by Attorney General Letitia James over alleged inflation of asset values, has moved deeper into the appellate phase. Bloomberg reports that Trump's lawyers are asking New York's appellate courts to roll back the sweeping financial penalties and long bans on acting as an officer of a New York company, arguing that lenders were repaid in full and were not victims in any traditional sense. Business groups are watching closely, because the final word on that judgment will shape how aggressively state officials can police alleged corporate fraud by a former president or any other high‑profile executive.Threaded through all of this is a broader institutional question: how much of a former president's behavior, political or financial, belongs in criminal court, and how much should be left to voters or Congress? Legal scholars quoted in the Wall Street Journal say that whatever happens in these Trump cases will set precedents that long outlast him, defining how prosecutors, grand juries, and judges treat the next national‑level scandal.Listeners, thanks for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out QuietPlease dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Joe Pags opens with a sharp cultural take on how beloved voices and actors went from joking to fully woke — and why content made just a few years ago couldn't be made today. Then it's rapid-fire headlines: why Donald Trump wants Greenland and what's being said now; whether Jack Smith should testify publicly (Pags says he should); and reports that an ICE-related shooting in Portland involved the violent gang Tren de Aragua — prompting the question, where is the legacy media? Finally, Robby Starbuck joins the show. A former award-winning Hollywood director, he explains why he walked away to fight the woke corporate machine, weighs in on Cuba and Maduro's capture, and reveals how his pressure campaigns have forced major companies to abandon DEI and anti-American policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Join host Joe Concha and renowned legal analyst Jonathan Turley for a high-stakes breakdown of the law, politics, and the future of the American experiment. The duo explores Turley's upcoming book, Rage and the Republic, which examines whether the unique circumstances that birthed the United States can sustain it through the 21st century. They pivot to current headlines, providing a legal analysis of recent use-of-force incidents involving ICE officers and dissecting why high-profile cases against Donald Trump—led by Jack Smith and Fani Willis—ultimately collapsed due to what Turley describes as a combination of "negligence and hubris". Finally, they lighten the mood with a look at the Chicago Bears' Super Bowl chances and the "cardiac" nature of being a fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

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. 

'BradCast' 1/6/2026: Jack Smith's Testimony on Trump's Jan. 6 Crimes by Progressive Voices

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. 

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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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.

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....

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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.

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

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.