Podcast appearances and mentions of Janet Mills

It's not every day that the most interesting story in American politics is a Senate primary in Maine, but here we are. This race, at least for now, has everything: a populist outsider, a messy internal fight, a supposedly safe Democrat, and a very unfortunate tattoo. If the Democrats blow a winnable seat in 2026, you can probably trace it back to this moment, and to one name: Graham Platner.Platner launched his campaign with the kind of fire Democrats usually dream of and then quickly move to kill. He's ex-military, tattooed, and came out swinging against the party establishment. Think Fetterman with a more overtly socialist bent — and the endorsements to match. Bernie Sanders, Ro Khanna, a digital team built for viral insurgency. His launch video was raw and effective, casting him as the only one who'd fight Collins like it meant something. But before he could define himself, the knives came out. Old Reddit comments. Unpolished statements. And most notably, a chest tattoo that bears an uncomfortable resemblance to an SS death's head symbol.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Now, he says the tattoo was a drunk decision made while serving overseas — something picked off the wall at a shop in Croatia. That tracks. Plenty of service members come home with something dumb etched into their skin. But politics isn't fair. The second it surfaced, it became a narrative — a “secret Nazi” smear that, while ridiculous, is now baked into every conversation about the guy. And that's not something most voters are willing to fact-check. The perception — not the reality — becomes the problem.Still, the bigger issue isn't the ink. It's how Platner handled it. His entire appeal is built on strength and authenticity — and he responded like a nervous staffer trying to keep his job. The apology video was soft. It was long. It was careful. None of that fits the image he's built. If you're running on being the guy who doesn't back down, you can't fold the first time someone calls you a name. He needed to come out swinging — not just at the press, but at the party that clearly doesn't want him there.Because make no mistake, they don't. Janet Mills is the Schumer pick. She's the “safe” one — a proven fundraiser, a party loyalist, and the kind of candidate who rarely wins a general in a state like Maine but always gets through the primary. That's why the long knives came out for Platner. And if he doesn't wake up and fight them like they're already trying to end his campaign — which they are — then he doesn't deserve the spot. Not because he's a bad guy, or because he's unelectable. But because he misunderstood the moment.This is a fight. Not a conversation. Not a listening tour. A fight. And if he doesn't start treating it like one, he's already lost.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:26 - Graham Platner00:16:10 - Interview with Josh Jennings and Andrew Heaton00:45:58 - Update00:46:13 - Trump-Putin00:49:03 - Israel-Hamas00:52:30 - Shutdown00:56:30 - Interview with Josh Jennings and Andrew Heaton, con't01:23:09 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down JB Pritzker's sharp warning to Trump over invoking the Insurrection Act and Obama joining the “imagine if Obama did it” chorus. They analyze Trump's explosive comments comparing U.S. cities like Chicago and Portland to Egypt, Tish James's latest legal moves, and Eric Trump's wild claim that Jack Smith planted classified folders at Mar-a-Lago. Kander and Gupta also dive into the stunning New York Times report on the forced resignation of a U.S. attorney in Virginia who refused to pursue flimsy charges tied to Trump's demands for a Russia-related investigation. Plus, they discuss Trump's hot-mic moment with Indonesia's president, Janet Mills's surprising Senate run in Maine, the leaked racist Young Republicans chat, and how America's growing literacy crisis fits into the broader political decay. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/MAJORITY and use code MAJORITY and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate 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 The Influence Continuum: 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 Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEASON 4 EPISODE 25: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Is Trump Bombing Boats off Venezuela to test to see if he can get away with Bombing Americans in America? I mean now he says he’s going to try to get away with Bombing Venezuelans in Venezuela. If, 72 hours before Saturday’s No Kings protests around the country, we are at the stage – (and we are AT the stage) that Trump is threatening to invade Boston and San Francisco, and where Trump’s lackeys are calling everybody who disagrees with him “Antifa” and Trump has declared “Antifa” a quote “Domestic Terrorist Organization” – acronym DTO, and we’re at the stage where Trump has again this week – Tuesday morning – had the Secretary of Brylcreem blow up a probable sardine fishing boat in the Caribbean after declaring it was “affiliated with a “DESIGNATED Terrorist Organization” – acronym ALSO DTO… if we are blowing up people Trump and Trump alone gets to decide were in DESIGNATED DTO’s and in the process destroying ALL evidence for-or-against, how far in his madness and Stephen Miller’s evil are we from Trump blowing up people Trump and Trump alone gets to decide were in DOMESTIC D-T-O’s and in the process destroying ALL evidence for-or-against? The huge leap from bombing DTO’s to bombing… DTO’s. It's a big step. But it’s one even Trump, as his body disintegrates, can still manage. Plus my ex Olivia Nuzzi has reportedly written a new book. So now you know what to get me for Christmas. I have title suggestions. They are not cordial ones. B-Block (34:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Fox's Emily Compagno assumes anybody criticizing the appointment of Bari Weiss is an antisemite. Including critics who are Jewish. There is a MAGA celebrity chef named Andrew Gruel, from "Gravy Concepts" and he's one of Fox's Antifa experts. And then there is Governor Janet Mills of Maine who is trying to bigfoot Graham Platner and actually make Susan Collins the youngster in the race. C-Block (46:25) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: The actual anniversary was two weeks ago, but whenever the leaves start to fall I think of the 1993 launch of ESPN2. The inside saga of the night I achieved immortality by announcing "Good Evening And Welcome To The End Of Our Careers."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump being haunted by his first major loss of the term when Maine's Governor Janet Mills stood up to him and beat him had in court and Meiselas interviews Governor Mills who announced her Senate run today. 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 The Influence Continuum: 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 Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump administration dodges questions about the Tom Homan FBI probe. Also, Maine Governor Janet Mills launches a Senate bid against Susan Collins. Plus, early voting is underway in the Virginia governor's race. And a new book, “1929,” details Wall Street's greatest crash. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Gov. Janet Mills, Abigail Spanberger, and Andrew Ross Sorkin join Lawrence O'Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Taylor starts the hour discussing the Maine senate race, and Janet Mills in an interview said Graham Platner was too untested to run against Collins. Then, Platner put out one of the most cringe-inducing political ads.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

EASY LISTENING DEP'T.: President Donald Trump announced that the United States had murdered six more people on the high seas yesterday, in its fifth unprovoked attack on unarmed boats in the Caribbean, "asserting," as the New York Times puts it, "without evidence that they had been transporting drugs." Along with the social media post announcing the killing, the Times writes, "the President also posted a 33 second aerial surveillance video showing a small boat floating and then being struck by a missile and exploding. Unlike some previous announcements, the President did not identify the nationality of the people who were killed, or name a specific drug cartel or criminal gang with which they were supposedly associated." The Times goes on to once again run through the ways in which these killings are entirely illegal and unjustified under every legal analysis, and how the Trump administration has produced no substantive arguments otherwise, and how Congress has not identifiably authorized any such use of military force. Please visit, read, and support INDIGNITY! https://www.indignity.net/

This Day in Maine for Wednesday, October 15th, 2025.

Join Jim and Greg for the Tuesday 3 Martini Lunch as they welcome tightening polls in the Virginia governor's race, cringe at Christiane Amanpour's disturbing comments about Israeli hostages, and preview what could be an ugly U.S. Senate primary among Democrats in Maine.First, they break down new polling showing Republican Winsome Earle-Sears cutting Democrat Abigail Spanberger's lead to less than three points. The momentum shift comes after revelations that Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones sent violent text messages about murdering political opponents and wishing harm on their children. The same poll shows GOP Attorney General Jason Miyares up nearly six points over Jones. Jim unloads on Jones for acting like a "psychopath" toward the opposing party, but he's not sure it will be enough to push Republicans to victory.Next, they wince as CNN's Christiane Amanpour suggests Israeli hostages were treated better than people in Gaza during the recent war. She later issued an on-camera apology, but Jim is disgusted that Amanpour could not hide her disdain for Israel for even one day.Finally, they turn to Maine, where Gov. Janet Mills is entering the U.S. Senate race to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Mills is leaning heavily on her brief defiance of President Trump over gender policies. Meanwhile, a big primary fight among Democrats could be coming. The 77-year-old Mills faces veteran Graham Platner, who is enthusiastically endorsed by Bernie Sanders.Please visit our great sponsors:Sponsored by Quo, formerly known as Open Phone: Get started free and save 20% on your first 6 months and port your existing numbers at no extra charge—no missed calls, no missed customers. Visit https://Quo.com/3MLOpen a new qualified IRA or cash account with Noble Gold and get a free 10-ounce Silver Flag Bar plus a Silver American Eagle Proof Coin—visit https://NobleGoldInvestments.com/3ML

Janet Mills is running for Maine Senate and her campaign announcement video is really bad. Then, Barack Obama went on the WTF podcast and boy does he have some nerve.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Janet Mills was set to ride off into the sunset of her political life, then Sen Chuck Schumer stepped in and now she's running for a Maine senate seat.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a potential new challenger for a Maine senator.

In the few weeks since announcing his run for Senate, political outsider Graham Platner is drawing big crowds and raising lots of money. But Maine's incumbent, Republican Sen. Susan Collins, is no easy political mark. Nor is Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, who may soon enter the race.

Maine Governor Janet Mills is protecting the rights and benefits of people in her state. “When you're right on the law and you're right on the public policy, why shouldn't you stand up? That's the way bullies act: they don't stop unless you stand up to them. And even then, you've got to fight with all you've got,” she says. Mills is standing up to the Trump Administration's deep cuts to important benefits like SNAP. “Whatever they do for billionaires - which is another argument, another debate - they shouldn't be slashing food benefits for hungry kids.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Max and Ally discuss how Senate Democratic leaders are closer than ever to landing Maine Gov. Janet Mills, their top recruit to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins in 2026. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an off-kilter move for someone who is reportedly gearing up to challenge Sen. Susan Collins for her seat, Governor Janet Mills on Monday offered universal praise for Collins’ actions in office. “She’s in a tough position,” said Mills. “I appreciate everything she is doing.” Collins, who has long been personally friendly with Mills, said… The post Podcast: Mills should be pressuring Collins, not praising her first appeared on Maine Beacon.

There's a bonafide primary contest among Democrats in the Maine race for the U.S. Senate. And one of the leading contestants, Gov. Janet Mills, isn't even an official candidate yet.

Congress is barreling toward another funding showdown — and the odds of a shutdown are rising. Anna and Jake break down Senate Majority Leader John Thune's strategy, a bipartisan push to repeal Syria sanctions and the latest signs that Maine Gov. Janet Mills may take on Sen. Susan Collins. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we're investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graham Plattner is running for Senate in Maine. He's not a career politician. He's not a household name. He's a newcomer, and he's coming in with the kind of video that's designed to break through the noise. It's everything you'd expect from someone trying to signal that they're different — kettlebell lifting, scuba diving, oyster farming, military gear. This is Fetterman-core, and I mean that in the pre-stroke, media-savvy, meme-friendly way. It's intentionally loud, intentionally masculine, and intentionally designed to get people talking.But this isn't just a vibe campaign. Plattner's already built a real team. He's working with the same media shop that did ads for Zohran Mamdani in New York and helped elect Fetterman in Pennsylvania. These aren't DCCC types. They're insurgent operatives with a history of getting attention — and winning. That tells me Plattner's not just here to make a point. He's running to win. And in a state like Maine, where ideological boundaries don't map neatly onto party lines, he might actually have a shot.Democratic leadership, though, has other plans. Chuck Schumer and his operation would clearly prefer Janet Mills. She's the sitting governor, she's 77 years old, and she'd walk into the race with a national fundraising network already behind her. But that's exactly the kind of candidate a guy like Plattner is built to run against. If she enters, it turns this race into a referendum on the Democratic establishment. And it gives Susan Collins exactly what she wants: two Democrats locked in a bitter primary while she gears up for a calm general election campaign.Maine is weird politically. I don't mean that as an insult — I mean it's unpredictable in a way that defies national modeling. This is a state that elects independents, splits tickets, and shrugs at coastal assumptions. A candidate like Plattner, who's running a progressive but culturally savvy campaign, could actually catch fire. He's already signaling that he's not going to run from the Second Amendment — which would make him a unicorn among progressives — and he seems to get that guns, culture, and economic populism all intersect here in a way that's not neat or clean.It's early, and most people outside the state probably haven't even heard of him. But he's getting coverage. And he's trying to frame himself as the guy who will show up everywhere — from left-wing podcasts to centrist fundraisers to gun ranges in rural districts. If he pulls it off, it won't just be a Maine story. It'll be a signal that Democrats are still capable of producing candidates who can speak across class and cultural lines without watering down the message. We'll see if he holds up under pressure.Trump, Zelensky, and the Shape of a Ukraine DealTrump's pushing a peace summit with Russia and Ukraine, and the location that's gained traction is Budapest. That's not a random choice. Budapest is where Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons in exchange for guarantees that turned out to be meaningless. Putin invaded anyway. So now, years later, trying to broker a peace deal in that same city feels almost poetic — or cynical, depending on how you look at it. Macron wants Geneva. Putin wants Moscow. Orbán, who runs Hungary, is offering Budapest as neutral turf. That offer seems to be sticking.The terms of the talks are shifting. Zelensky isn't being required to agree to a ceasefire before negotiations begin — which is a major departure from the Biden administration's stance. Trump's team seems to believe that real movement can happen only if you start talking now, without preconditions. That's risky. But it's also more flexible. The Russians are now suggesting they might accept something like NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine — just without the name “NATO.” That's a big shift. If they're serious, it opens up a lane for something that looks like independence and protection without triggering all-out war.Zelensky, for his part, is in a bind. His approval rating has dropped. His party just lost ground. The economy is on life support. And the longer the war goes on, the harder it is to keep Ukrainians fully on board with total resistance. That's not a moral failing — it's exhaustion. What Ukraine wants now, more than anything, is certainty. If they're going to give up territory — and no one's saying that out loud, but everyone's thinking it — then they want to know they'll never have to fight this war again. That's where the Article 5-style guarantees come in.Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, is reportedly testing those waters. And Marco Rubio said the quiet part out loud — that if Ukraine can get real security commitments in exchange for ending the war, it's worth exploring. This isn't the “bleed Russia dry” strategy the Biden administration backed. That was about regime change through attrition. This is something else. It's about containment, closure, and trying to make sure the region doesn't explode again five years down the line.No one's pretending this is clean. Crimea isn't coming back. Parts of the Donbas are going to remain contested forever. But if a deal gets Ukraine real protection, even without NATO branding, and gets Russia out of the areas it's willing to surrender, that's movement. And right now, movement is the only thing that separates this from another decade of trench warfare and broken promises. Whether it holds is anyone's guess. But it's on the table now — and for the first time in a long time, that actually matters.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:04:42 - Maine Midterms00:18:08 - Update00:19:04 - Trilateral Meetin00:30:04 - DC Fed Takeover00:33:24 - Epstein Files00:36:00 - Interview with Alex Epstein01:34:40 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

VALUE FOR VALUE Thank you to the Bowl After Bowl Episode Producers: ChadF, Kevin S, Permanerd, harvhat, cottongin, bitpunk.fm, Piranesi, Boolysteed, ericpp, Oystein Berge Intro/Outro: GSD - Miami 82 Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day HyperSpaceOut.com GET FREE STICKERS Send a self-addressed envelope to PO Box 410514 Kansas City, MO 64141 Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day FIRST TIME I EVER… Bowlers called in to discuss the First Time THEY Ever packed too much. Next week, we want to hear about the First Time YOU Ever went to an arcade. Mentioned podcast: Moe Factz Episode 100: Hard R TOP THREE 33 Democrats fret about national fallout after Mamdani stuns in New York City (The Associated Press) Philly workers union strike impacts trash pickup, other services (NBC10 Philadelphia) Chicago sees 33% drop in homicides through first half of 2025, data shows (FOX 32 Chicago) Indiana state police seize 33 pounds of marijuana in major bust on bypass near US 20 (WSBT) BEHIND THE CURTAIN Mike Tyson pitches rescheduling, banking on FOX News (YouTube) Lorde uses MDMA-therapy to battle stage fright (Stephen Colbert YouTube) PooTube comedy group teams up with Elks Drug Awareness Program and the Drug Enforcement Administration to terrify kids (Smosh Pit YouTube) Failed orbital mission loses human remains, space pot (Gizmodo) Maine Gov. Janet Mills signs budget legislation containing provisions to increase marijuana taxes (WMTW) Judge dismisses federal preemption case against Nebraska medical cannabis laws (Nebraska Examiner) Nebraska Gov. Pillen approves emergency medical cannabis regulations, applications now sought (Nebraska Examiner) METAL MOMENT Tonight, the RevCyberTrucker brings us District Unknown's 64. Follow along with his shenanigans on the Fediverse at SirRevCyberTrucker@noauthority.social ON CHAIN, OFF CHAIN, COCAINE, SHITSTAIN BUILD A NODE, RETARD! Retard Finder tweet Jack Mallers' BTCPrague keynote (YouTube)  KC Bitcoiners Beers THURSDAY at The Bar 6:30 pm Coffee FRIDAY at Maps FUCK IT, DUDE. LET'S GO BOWLING Domino tower measuring over 33 feet tall breaks world record (Guinness World Records) Utility workers digging trenches find 1,000-year-old mummy with intact hair (FOX) Man caught carrying around mummy to show friends (Grivizo) Interested in 1,500 porcelain dolls? (FOX) Helicopter rains cash onto Detroit street (FOX) Alabama man dressed as Scooby Doo robs store (Patch) Mizzou professor gets Fagbag page deleted for posting raw data that contradicts the climate cult (Not the Bee) Spanish beekeeper releases bees to get out of traffic stop (Segre) 12-year-old saves baby brothers, grandma from house fire (Not the Bee) Fishtank Season 4 ends too soon (Fishtank YouTube)

Weeks after announcing a plan to reach NATO's two per cent of GDP defence spending target, Prime Minister Mark Carney committed Canada to reaching the alliance's new goal of five per cent by 2035 at the NATO summit in the Netherlands. Former vice-chief of the defence staff Guy Thibault breaks down what it would take to get there. Plus, Maine Gov. Janet Mills makes the case that more Canadians should visit her state, arguing their avoidance of the U.S. isn't hurting the president but 'their friends here in Maine.'

President Trump is off to go to a NATO summit, and Canadians have been offended by President Trump and Gov. Janet Mills as always has tried to defy the President.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

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This Way Out's own collection of programs dating back to 1988 is already becoming a valuable tool for LGBTQ+ researchers and educators, even as the extensive process of data sorting and cataloging is getting underway. Project lead and Overnight Productions (Inc,) CEO Brian DeShazor discusses the next steps and the importance of preserving original materials with University of North Texas queer media professor Dr. Tanya D. Zuk. And in NewsWrap: most queer Catholic groups greet Pope Leo XIV with cautious optimism, the U.S. Supreme Court lifts injunctions to allow the Trump administration's wholesale discharge of transgender service members to go forward, Governor Janet Mills stops the U.S. Department of Agriculture's threats to de-fund school lunches due to Maine's inclusion of trans student athletes, Pennsylvania State Police and other officers storm Pittsburgh's venerable P Town bar during a star-studded drag show for a “compliance check,” and more international LGBTQ+ news reported this week by Tanya Kane-Parry and John Dyer V (produced by Brian DeShazor). All this on the May 12, 2025 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at http://thiswayout.org/donate/

Erin and Alyssa are together IN PERSON to discuss the latest news from the Texas bill that would mandate wastewater testing for mifepristone, to how Janet Mills' resistance to funding cuts paid off, to a preview of the papal conclave. Then Parker Molloy, author of The Present Age newsletter, joins for a conversation about the problems with the mainstream media's coverage of the Trump administration's attacks on transgender youth. Finally, in Sani-Petty they discuss podcasts that are keeping them sane.  The Debt GalaAssigned MediaErin in the Morning 'We won': Maine Gov. Mills celebrates state's legal settlement with USDA over funding freeze (WMTW 5/2)NIH cancels participation in Safe to Sleep campaign that decreased infant deaths (Stat  4/30)Former Vice President Pence defends Constitution after getting Profile in Courage Award (AP 5/5)Bizarre Texas Bill Wants to Test the Water for Birth Control, Abortion Pills (Jezebel 4/23)Major News Outlets Can't Bring Themselves to Call Conversion Therapy What It Is (The Present Age 5/5)Who are the main contenders to be the next pope? (Al Jazeera 5/5)Vatican to deactivate mobile phone signal ahead of secret meeting to elect new pope (CNN 5/6)

During a White House meeting with the nation's governors, Donald Trump let them know, in substance, that they better get in line with some of his policies and proposals or he would cut off certain funding to their states. Maine's Governor Janet Mills would have none of it, and told Trump, "I'll see you in court." Trump replied, Good, I'll see you in court. I'll look forward to that. That should be a real easy one." Regarding that dispute between Trump and Mills, as the Guardian reported, "Win for Maine as Trump officials agree to halt school funding freeze." And as Governor Mills stated, "I told him I'd see him in court. Well, we did see him in court, and we won."If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support Glenn and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/glennkirschn...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/glennkirschner2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During a White House meeting with the nation's governors, Donald Trump let them know, in substance, that they better get in line with some of his policies and proposals or he would cut off certain funding to their states. Maine's Governor Janet Mills would have none of it, and told Trump, "I'll see you in court." Trump replied, Good, I'll see you in court. I'll look forward to that. That should be a real easy one." Regarding that dispute between Trump and Mills, as the Guardian reported, "Win for Maine as Trump officials agree to halt school funding freeze." And as Governor Mills stated, "I told him I'd see him in court. Well, we did see him in court, and we won."If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support Glenn and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/glennkirschn...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/glennkirschner2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode, we break down how Radio Free Europe just might be the key to preserving the separation of powers in America. We talk the Tucker Act and all of the pretextual, vapid, and/or just plain wrong arguments coming out of Trump's Department of Justice. Perkins Coie wins their case in front of Our Favorite Beryl, a dingus is trying to sue Chief Justice John Roberts, and Maine's Governor Janet Mills promised the President she'd see him in court. Four days later, the administration caved, meaning Maine kids will get to eat their school lunches after all.    Links: Trump Admin Unveils Exciting Plan To Magic Away Impoundment Lawsuits https://www.lawandchaospod.com/p/trump-admin-unveils-exciting-plan   RFE/RL v. Lake (USAGM) D.D.C. docket [via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69752936/rferl-inc-v-lake/   US Agency for Global Media DC Circuit docket [via Court Listener] https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cadc.42001/   America First Legal Foundation v. Chief Justice Roberts [Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69924761/america-first-legal-foundation-v-roberts/   Perkins Coie LLP v. Dept. of Justice [Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69725919/perkins-coie-llp-v-us-department-of-justice/ US v. Kirk [Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69580642/united-states-v-kirk/   US v. Smirnov https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68254959/united-states-v-smirnov   Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod  

Trump 2.0 is showing so little concern for his political standing that even Fox made primetime room for Karl Rove to vent about how he's failing at the fundamentals. Our aspiring Gaddafi doesn't care that tariffs aren't popular or that he sounds like Mr. Scrooge when he says kids should have fewer toys. And while belt-tightening is good enough for average Americans, he's throwing himself a giant, ostentatious military parade that will cost tens of millions of dollars. Plus, conservatives in the Anglosphere take another hit, this time down under—and thumbs-up for Maine Gov. Janet Mills, thumbs-down for Gretchen Whitmer.  Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller. show notes Today's "Morning Shots" Jonathan's recent newsletter on Gretchen Whitmer The Atlantic's recent interview with Trump (gifted)

What if childbirth didn't have to be full of fear, pain, or trauma? In this powerful and faith-filled episode, Jenilee sits down with Janet Mills, author of Childbirth in the Glory and wife of Joshua Mills, to unpack what it looks like to experience God's glory in the birthing room. From personal testimonies of pain-free births to partnering with heaven for your child's arrival, this episode is full of wisdom, Scripture, and hope for every mama (or mama-to-be) who wants to birth God's way, not the world's way.Whether you're pregnant now, believing for a baby, or wanting to redeem a past birth experience, this conversation will stir your faith and remind you of heaven's heart for your family.What We Cover:Janet's journey into supernatural childbirthHow to practically prepare your heart, body, and spirit for a pain-free birthBreaking generational fear and trauma around childbirthBiblical basis for birthing in God's gloryPartnering with angels and decrees in deliveryWhy faith over fear changes everythingMentioned Resources:Childbirth in the Glory book by Janet MillsGloryMama.com for the Glory Mama Box, decrees, and moreConnect with Janet:Instagram: @janetmillsWebsite: glorymama.comConnect with Jen:Instagram: @javawithjenPodcast Website: JavaWithJenPodcast.com

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's wife speaks out about a restraining order she filed alleging she feared for her physical safety around him. Plus Maine State Representative Katrina Smith explains why Governor Janet Mills's back is against the wall as she goes toe-to-toe with Trump. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Is Gov. Janet Mills of Maine an ‘Neo-Confederate'? Yes, and “she is taking states' rights to the extreme,” argues Victor Davis Hanson on today's edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” After refusing to comply with a Trump administration order banning men from competing in women's high school sports, the Department of Justice launched a civil lawsuit against the Maine Department of Education for failing to protect women in women's sports, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Wednesday. “Janet Mills may not know it, but she's an insurrectionist. She's a neo-Confederate. She is taking states' rights to the extreme. Rather than saying, ‘I oppose the federal government. I will go to court to stop you. But if I lose, I will comply because the states are subordinate to the federal' —she's not doing that. She's right in the spirit of the old Confederacy… “I can cite you chapter and verse from the poems of Catullus to the novels of ‘Satyricon,' of Petronius, ‘The Satyricon,' of men who dress up like women. Both as transvestites who are still, I guess you'd say heterosexual, but they have a fetish to wear women's clothes or that who really want to be women. In the case of a poem or two, they castrate themselves. It's found in ancient history.   “And statistically, if you go back before this controversy happened, it was a very small number of the population. About less than 1% identified as transgendered or transsexual. Then it became, in the last decade, the next civil rights frontier. And all of a sudden, we had universities where students were polled at 10% or 20% or 30%, thought they might want to transition. It became almost a cult following.”  

Is Gov. Janet Mills of Maine an ‘Neo-Confederate'?   Yes, and “she is taking states' rights to the extreme,” argues Victor Davis Hanson on today's edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”   After refusing to comply with a Trump administration order banning men from competing in women's high school sports, the Department […]

If Chief Justice Roberts thought he was going to protect the judiciary by throwing trial judges under the bus, he was spectacularly mistaken. The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia is hurtling toward contempt proceedings, with the government in open defiance of the court's order to un-kidnap him. And meanwhile, Attorney General Pam Bondi is running the Justice Department like an arm of the Trump campaign. And for subscribers: Trump steals lunch from poor kids in Maine because the state's governor is nice to trans kids in accordance with Maine law. The state is suing, in a test case for the administration's plan to use tax dollars as a cudgel to force social policy without having to pass laws.   Links:   AP v. Budowich [DC Circuit Docket]  https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69869862/associated-press-v-taylor-budowich/   AP v. Budowich [DC District Docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69662918/associated-press-v-budowich/    Susman Godfrey LLP v. Trump [Docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69881953/susman-godfrey-llp-v-executive-office-of-the-president    US v. Smirnov [District Docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68254959/united-states-v-smirnov   US v. Smirnov [Circuit Docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69605315/united-states-of-america-v-smirnov/    US v. Mangione [District Docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69486519/united-states-v-mangione/    US v. Villatoro Santos [District Docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69804416/united-states-v-villatoro-santos/   Abrego Garcia v. Noem [District Docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69777799/abrego-garcia-v-noem/   Maine v. USDA [District Docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69853711/state-of-maine-v-united-states-department-of-agriculture/ Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod  

Maine Representative Laurel Libby joins the show to discuss her lawsuit against the legislature for censuring her, and Trump's fight with Governor Janet Mills. Plus, Kash Patel and Dan Bongino release chat logs showing how the FBI worked to cover up the story on Hunter Biden's laptop, despite knowing it was authentic.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

On Friday's Mark Levin Show, Ben Ferguson from the Ben Ferguson podcast fills in. Democrats are in an uproar over Elon Musk, displaying behavior that seems petty and unhinged. Instead of focusing on pressing issues, they target Musk and President Trump. Musk is transforming the culture surrounding economic mismanagement and the left's agenda, which doesn't align with the country's needs or desires. He has efficiently exposed and removed individuals causing harm to the nation. Additionally, President Trump has assembled a remarkable team dedicated to repairing and improving the country, necessitating the removal of harmful individuals. The President of the United States shouldn't have to contend with district judges undermining his efforts. Lastly, some schools are resisting Trump's ban on biological men participating in women's sports. Governor Janet Mills is defying Trump's law, stating that Maine will not comply. A viral video reveals schools in Maine allowing biological men to compete in women's sports. Mills responded by saying, "We'll see you in court." Her strategy involves using the law while not adhering to it. Where are the feminists supporting women's rights? Mills has no right to ignore a federal law affecting women's rights; this is illegal, and she should step down as governor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monica Lewinsky and Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow join for a very special episode of Hysteria. Mallory and Alyssa discuss Trump's systematic dismantling of the Department of Education, Lisa Murkowski's scathing read of the Republican Party, and their media diets. Then Monica shares behind-the-scenes stories from her new podcast and what reclaiming means to her. They wrap up with a petty rant about Usha Vance and a wholesome story of community coming together.USDA cancels $500M in food deliveries, leaving food banks scrambling (WaPo 3/24)Greenland's leader says US officials' visit is ‘highly aggressive.' Trump says it's ‘friendliness, not provocation' (CNN 3/24)GOP Senator Slams Republicans for Being “Afraid” of Elon Musk (The New Republic 3/19) Trump demands Maine governor apologize — or the state will face consequences (Politico 3/22) ‘A dark day' for American children: Trump issues order to kill the Department of Education (The 19th 3/20)

Steve Robinson from The Maine Wire explains how Maine's Democrat Governor Janet Mills is looking for any excuse to scrap with the White House after President Trump demanded she apologize to him. Plus Boston Mayor Michelle Wu uses her State of the City speech to rail against Tom Homan and ICE. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

The House passed a GOP budget framework, Elon Musk attended the first White House Cabinet meeting, and Alyssa Mastromonaco and guest host Akilah Hughes have a LOT of opinions. They also discuss the trickle-down effect of Trump's executive orders on a state level, the Republican obsession with transgender athletes in the NCAA, and the modern resistance at town halls across the country. Luckily, Jane Fonda's SAG Awards speech and a heartwarming story about The Metropolitan Museum of Art are keeping them sane.The Singular Charm of Parker Posey (NYT 2/24)Musk to join Trump's first White House Cabinet meeting (The Hill 2/25)Texas wants the NCAA to start ‘sex-screening' its student athletes (The 19th 2/21)Missouri Bill Would Create Registry of Pregnant Women "At Risk" of Having An Abortion (Abortion, Everyday 2/18)GOP lawmakers seek to remove rape, incest exemption from West Virginia's near total abortion ban (West Virginia Watch 2/21)At Testy Town Halls, Republicans Take Heat for Trump's Bold Moves (WSJ 2/21)What to Know About Janet Mills, the Maine Governor Who Told Trump, ‘See You in Court' (NYT 2/22)He's a Security Guard at the Met. Now His Work Is Showing There. (NYT 1/8)

Jake Tapper pimps his new book on CNN - and you won't believe the subject matter. We fact check his hypocrisy. Maine is a mess as it becomes America's poster child for the illogical fight for  "transgender rights." A Maine reporter digs into a serious conflict of interest as Governor Janet Mills' brother scores a fat contract to build a controversial hydropower transmission line from Quebec to Massachusetts. The Supreme Court steps in to stop a triggered federal judge's demand that the Trump administration continue to pay $2 billion to deals run through USAID.

Tonight's rundown:  Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Monday, February 24, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill explains how Maine Gov. Janet Mills refuses to obey Donald Trump's Executive Order regarding trans men in women's sports, and the consequences her state faces. Why is Lester Holt stepping down from NBC's Nightly News? Joy Reid out at MSNBC, and other media madness. ESPN commentator, and podcast host Stephen A. Smith enters the No Spin Zone to talk about his shift from sports to political commentary, James Carville, the current state of the Democratic Party and their upcoming "Three Americans Live" tour. Border Czar Tom Homan blasts Boston officials for not holding individuals under ICE detainers. This Day in History: Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs was born. Final Thought: Jeff Dunham's Friday night show. In Case You Missed It: Read Bill's latest column, Discombobulating Stand out from the crowd with our NEW Not Woke baseball cap for just $28.95! For a limited time, get Bill O'Reilly's bestselling The United States of Trump and a No Spin Mug for only $39.95. Get Bill's latest book, CONFRONTING THE PRESIDENTS, out NOW! Now's the time to get a Premium or Concierge Membership to BillOReilly.com, the only place for honest news analysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dinesh takes on the recent exploits of Elizabeth Warren, whom he dubs “Woke Poke.” Former championship swimmer Paula Scanlan, teammate of Lia Thomas, joins Dinesh to talk about why Maine governor Janet Mills seems willing to jeopardize all federal funding going to her state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about MSNBC's firing of Joy Reid as MSNBC layoffs affect some of their biggest names; Donald Trump's hilarious reaction to Joy Reid having her show canceled; Elon Musk explaining the real reason he is forcing federal employees to reply to an email describing what they have accomplished at their jobs in the past week; Marco Rubio explaining to Catherine Herridge how Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stabbed the U.S. in the back with his attempts at trying to "hustle" the United States; Donald Trump getting into a heated public exchange with Maine governor Janet Mills over her refusal to follow Trump's executive order regarding protecting women's sports; JD Vance's powerful speech at CPAC defending masculinity and the importance of men; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monday, February 24th, 2025Today, a bomb threat that was emailed into the Principles First Summit is being investigated by authorities in DC a day after Enrique Tarrio was arrested for simple assault; another OPM email went out to federal workers this weekend asking them to list five things they did last week; Trump ousted the chair of the Joint Chiefs and top DoD officials; the US is threatening to cut Starlink access to Ukraine if they don't hand over their rare earth minerals; a judge blocks Trump's effort to deter DEI programs; legal organizations have been told to stop federally funded work for unaccompanied migrant children; the Trump administration wants to unconstitutionally take control of the Postal Service; new sexual assault accusations surface against Matt Schlapp; Maine Governor Janet Mills stands up to Trump in a town hall; Trump's Social Security chief was under investigation when Musk tapped him; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Guest: Thank You AG1New AG1 subscribers: Go to drinkAG1.com/dailybeans for a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. Stories:Trump expected to take control of USPS, fire postal board, officials say - Jacob Bogage | The Washington Post‘Arbitrary and discriminatory': Judge blocks Trump's effort to deter DEI programs - KYLE CHENEY | POLITICOTrump administration rescinds order to halt legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children - Daniella Silva | NBC NewsPolitical figure Matt Schlapp allegedly ‘assaulted' customer at Sperryville restaurant; no charges filed | Politics & Government - Julia Shanahan | Rappahannock NewsTrump ousts Joint Chiefs chairman C.Q. Brown in major Pentagon shake-up - The Washington Post - Missy Ryan and Dan Lamothe | The Washington PostU.S. threatened to cut off Musk's Starlink to Ukraine in mineral negotiations: Report - Ariana Baio | The IndependentNew Social Security chief was being investigated when Musk team tapped him - Lisa Rein | The Washington PostTrump Clashes With Maine's Governor, Janet Mills, Over Trans Athletes - Shawn McCreesh | The New York TimesGood Trouble:The comment period has opened for changes to the passport forms stemming from the Tangerine Wankmaggot's Executive Order to eradicate "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government". The public comment window for DS-11 ends on March 17th, and forms DS-82, DS-5504 ends on March 20th.Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Check out muellershewrote.com for my interview with a systems security expert about the massive breach at opm.gov caused by Elon Musk.From The Good Newshealthcare.govReminder - 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! Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour Host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim on 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they break down Elon Musk's Saturday email to federal employees, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's disastrous poll numbers, and blue states setting themselves up for another humiliating defeat over girls' sports.First, they analyze Musk's DOGE email to federal employees, demanding they reply by midnight Monday with five accomplishments from the past week. Scot explains how this is common in the private sector, especially during management transitions, and argues that a short email shouldn't be a major burden. Greg says the current amount of spending in our government in simply unsustainable. But he does hope government downsizing can be done as orderly as possible.Next, they react to a shocking new poll showing Mayor Brandon Johnson with a dismal 6.6 percent approval rating and an overwhelming 80% disapproval. Scot, a Chicago-area native, walks through Johnson's long list of failures and explains how the mayor's leadership has left him more than 73 points underwater with voters less than two years into his term.Finally, they shake their heads as lefties in multiple states insist on losing ground legally and politically by resisting President Trump's executive order removing federal funds for states and locales who allow males to participate in girls' and women's sports. They specifically highlight Trump's public exchange with Maine Gov. Janet Mills and the Michigan High School Athletic Association refusing to change its policy.Please visit our great sponsors:If I needed to find a doctor quickly, Zocdoc is what I'd use. Stop putting off those doctor's appointments and head to https://zocdoc.com/3ML to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.And of course, we've got you covered with a 35% discount! Just head over to https://www.tailorbrands.com/podcast35 to get started. Don't be a statistic—set your business up for success from day one!

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President Donald Trump shakes up leadership at the Pentagon.USA TODAY Network Florida State Watchdog Reporter Ana Goñi-Lessan discusses recent ramped up efforts by ICE in northern parts of Florida to track down immigrants who have entered the country illegally.A judge indefinitely delays New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption trial.The Supreme Court declines President Trump's emergency bid to immediately fire the head of a government ethics watchdog agency. Plus, a judge blocks Trump's ban on DEI for federal agencies and contractors.Maine governor Janet Mills and President Trump clashed in a tense exchange at the White House over the president's threat to withhold federal funds from states that allow transgender athletes to play in girls and women's sports.In this week's edition of Editor's Note, USA TODAY Politics and Washington Managing Editor Holly Rosenkrantz takes us behind the scenes at how her team is covering some of the latest news out of Washington and beyond.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's Top News in 10, we cover:    Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner is just a few weeks on the job, but he's already saving money for American taxpayers. The HUD secretary spoke with The Daily Signal from CPAC today.    It took an all-night vote-a-rama, but finally at 4:45 a.m. the U.S. Senate approved a $340 billion budget reconciliation bill. The final vote was 52 to 48, with just one Republican—Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky—voting against the measure.    President Trump met with the nation's governors at the White House today, and he used the occasion to call out Maine Gov. Janet Mills over the issue of male athletes competing against women in sports.    Plus, our news flash:    Sen. Josh Hawley reintroduced legislation to assign a special inspector general to investigate U.S. funding for Ukraine.    Hamas handed over the bodies of four deceased Israeli hostages Thursday, but one of them was not Shiri Bibas.    New York City Mayor Eric Adams' upcoming trial date was vacated, but Judge Dale Hol refused to dismiss the federal charges.    President Trump will close out the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday. The Daily Signal will be at CPAC to cover his remarks.    Keep Up With The Daily Signal    Sign up for our email newsletters: https://www.dailysignal.com/email    Subscribe to our other shows:    The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-tony-kinnett-cast  Problematic Women: https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women  The Signal Sitdown: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown    Follow The Daily Signal:    X: https://x.com/DailySignal  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/  Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DailySignal  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheDailySignal    Thanks for making The Daily Signal Podcast your trusted source for the day's top news. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Senate approved another $340 Billion bill with many Republicans voting with Democrats. Dana explains how the Senate refused to make Trump's tax cuts permanent while Rand Paul was the only Senator who stood his ground. Israel announces that 9-month-old Kfir Bibas and his 4-year-old brother, Ariel, were beaten to death by Hamas; in addition, another body from Hamas was not their mother. Dana explains why it's not cool to be Progressive anymore as MAGA has taken back the culture and why this shift has been decades in the making over things like drag shows, women's sports and wokeism. Dem Rep. Jasmine Crockett says she is rooting for Canada and Mexico over the United States. Dana explains how Trump needs to approach the budget this year as Senate Republicans failed to deliver Friday and flashes back to when Bill Clinton did the same thing. President Trump absolutely OWNS Maine Gov. Janet Mills to her face in front of America's governors about his women's sports policy.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…All Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/DanaCode Dana10 for 10% off your entire orderByrnahttps://byrna.com/danaDon't leave yourself or your loved ones without options. Visit Byrna.com/Dana receive 10% off Goldcohttps://DanaLikesGold.com My personal gold company - get your GoldCo 2025 Gold & Silver Kit. PLUS you could qualify for up to $15,000 in BONUS silverHumanNhttps://humann.comSupport your metabolism and healthy blood sugar levels with Superberine by HumanN. Find it now at your local Sam's Club next to SuperBeets Heart Chews.  KelTechttps://KelTecWeapons.comSee the NEW PS57 - Keltec Innovation & Performance at its best Native Pathhttps://GetNativePath.com/DanaNot just for skin - essential for healthy joints and bones! Get NativePath Collagen for up to 45% off + FREE shipping!Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/DanaDana's personal cell phone provider is Patriot Mobile. Get a FREE MONTH of service code DANARelief Factorhttps://relieffactor.comTurn the clock back on pain with Relief Factor. Get their 3 week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! Tax Network USAhttps://TNUSA.com/DANADon't let the IRS's aggressive tactics control your life empower yourself with Tax Network USA's support.  Reach a USA based agent @ 1(800) 958-1000 - Don't fight the IRS alone

President Trump absolutely OWNS Maine Gov. Janet Mills to her face in front of America's governors about his women's sports policy. Meanwhile, Rep. Jasmine Crockett ADMITS she is rooting for Canada and Mexico over the United States.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…All Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/DanaCode Dana10 for 10% off your entire orderByrnahttps://byrna.com/danaDon't leave yourself or your loved ones without options. Visit Byrna.com/Dana receive 10% off Goldcohttps://DanaLikesGold.com My personal gold company - get your GoldCo 2025 Gold & Silver Kit. PLUS you could qualify for up to $15,000 in BONUS silverHumanNhttps://humann.comSupport your metabolism and healthy blood sugar levels with Superberine by HumanN. Find it now at your local Sam's Club next to SuperBeets Heart Chews.  KelTechttps://KelTecWeapons.comSee the NEW PS57 - Keltec Innovation & Performance at its best Native Pathhttps://GetNativePath.com/DanaNot just for skin - essential for healthy joints and bones! Get NativePath Collagen for up to 45% off + FREE shipping!Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/DanaDana's personal cell phone provider is Patriot Mobile. Get a FREE MONTH of service code DANARelief Factorhttps://relieffactor.comTurn the clock back on pain with Relief Factor. Get their 3 week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! Tax Network USAhttps://TNUSA.com/DANADon't let the IRS's aggressive tactics control your life empower yourself with Tax Network USA's support.  Reach a USA based agent @ 1(800) 958-1000 - Don't fight the IRS alone