Podcast appearances and mentions of JD Vance

Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Thursday, December 18, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill breaks down President Trump's White House address. Was his speech effective? What to know about Trump's executive order reclassifying marijuana to a lower drug classification. The Senate approves a $900 billion defense policy bill, called the National Defense Authorization Act. Bill reviews the details of the legislation. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-New York) to sign a controversial doctor-assisted suicide bill. Which other states allow “Death with Dignity”? Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's response when asked if she could beat JD Vance in a head-to-head presidential race. Final Thought: Looking ahead to next week's shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABC Host Brian Kilmeade joins Sid to talk about Sid's experience being called on stage by President Trump during the White House Chanukah Party, alongside other notable figures like Mark Levin. Sid and Brian discuss the renaming of the Kennedy Center, with Kilmeade disagreeing with attributing it to Trump's influence. Other topics include potential political futures for figures like JD Vance and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, criticisms of the FBI's handling of a recent case, and an upcoming episode of Kilmeade's show One Nation, which will cover economic responsibilities and the rising costs of youth sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump delivers a primetime address on affordability; some House Republicans split with their party to vote for Obamacare subsidies; and a new poll says AOC could defeat JD Vance for the presidency. Ep.2337 - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE - - - Facts Don't Care About Your Feelings - - - Today's Sponsors: Perplexity - Ask anything at https://pplx.ai/benshapiro and try out their new AI-powered web browser Comet at https://comet.perplexity.ai/. Birch Gold - Text BEN to 989898 to claim your eligibility before 12/22. PureTalk - From everyone in the Pure Talk family, thank you! Switch to PureTalk and start saving today! Visit https://PureTalk.com/SHAPIRO Priority Tax Relief - Book your free consultation at http://prioritytaxrelief.com/ben Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) - Visit https://JoinADF.com/BEN or Text “BEN” to 83848 to add your name to their declaration and side with truth and fairness. ARMRA - Go to https://armra.com/SHAPIRO or enter SHAPIRO at checkout to get 30% off your first subscription order. Kars4Kids - Call now: 1-877-Kars4Kids or donate your car online at https://Kars4Kids.org/ben - - - DailyWire+:

Megyn Kelly is joined by Glenn Greenwald, host of Rumble's "System Update,” to discuss a new poll showing AOC leading JD Vance in a 2028 matchup, how her transformation into a theater kid-like political operative makes her vulnerable, new DNA evidence in the Brown University shooting case, alarming signs of police incompetence, why the lack of campus cameras may be tied to Providence's sanctuary city policies, Dan Bongino's exit from the Trump administration and FBI leadership, whether he can return to his podcast without any interruption after the government role, disturbing reports about Nick Reiner's odd behavior at Conan O'Brien's holiday party, the ongoing questions surrounding the Reiner murders, the woman at the center of the Coldplay "kiss cam" scandal speaking out, the broader morality and societal questions it raises, the latest New York Times reporting on Trump supposedly being "best friends" with Jeffrey Epstein, why the reporting doesn't show anything new or explosive, the viral video of a young woman confronting a Target employee for wearing a Charlie Kirk shirt, how the harasser posted it herself hoping for clout, the massive support that followed for the employee, and more. More from Greenwald: https://rumble.com/c/GGreenwald Geviti: Go to https://gogeviti.com/megynand get 20% off with code MEGYN.Grand Canyon University: https://GCU.edu/MYOFFERBirch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldRiverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.  Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Dan Bongino announcing that he will be leaving the FBI and the clues he's dropped for the possible reason why; Donald Trump's first public statement on Bongino leaving the FBI; CNN's Wolf Blitzer confronting Ilhan Omar for lying about her son being pulled over by ICE agents; Ilhan Omar getting brutally fact checked about her claims of the amount of doctors in America that are Somali-American; NewsNation's Leland Vittert pushing back on Debbie Wasserman Schultz trying to ignore the recent antisemitic attacks perpetrated by radical islamists; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's childish reaction to a poll saying that she could defeat JD Vance in the 2028 election; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez having her attempt to convince her followers that Elon Musk is actually not that bright backfire in her face; Nancy Mace's brutal speech exposing Democrats for their dangerous support of gender affirming care for minors; and much more. Dave also hosts a special "ask me anything" question-and-answer session on a wide range of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Noble Gold Investments - Whether you're looking to roll over an old 401(k) into a Gold IRA or you want physical gold delivered right to your home Noble Gold makes the process simple. Download the free wealth protection kit and open a new qualified account and get a FREE 10-ounce Silver Flag Bar plus a Silver American Eagle Proof Coin. Go to http://DaveRubinGold.com MASA Chips - MASA's chips contain just three ingredients: organic nixtamalized corn, sea salt, and 100% grass-fed beef tallow. That's it. No seed oils, no mystery chemicals, just real food. Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order. Go to http://masachips.com/RUBIN and use code RUBIN. BlueChew - BlueChew is the original brand offering chewable tablets for better sex. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold when you use promo code RUBIN. Go to: http://bluechew.com/ and use promo code RUBIN

From Twitter feuds to memes to providing cover for President Trump, the vice president had a big year. Up next, the midterms. And then — the presidency? This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Miranda Kennedy and Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. Vice President JD Vance at the Congressional Ball last week. Photo by Shawn Thew/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at ⁠vox.com/today-explained-podcast.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phil, Tate, & Ian are joined by Brian Shapiro to discuss Dan Bongino announcing his resignation from the FBI, a new poll showing AOC would defeat JD Vance in a hypothetical 2028 election, and the Timcast crew analyzing Trump's live address to the nation.   Hosts:  Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Ian @IanCrossland (everywhere) | https://graphene.movie/ Tate @realTateBrown (everywhere) Producer: Serge @sergedotcom (everywhere) Guest: Brian Shapiro  @PTLRadioShow  (YT) | @TheBrianShapiro (X)

SEASON 4 EPISODE 42: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Trump is drowning. Trump’s presidency is DROWNING. Yesterday, it was Republicans forcing a vote to extend Obamacare subsidies. Yesterday, 38 PERCENT approval in the Marist poll. Monday, his Rob Reiner tweet that appalled even the worst of MAGA. Tuesday, Susie Wiles. Friday, the Epstein Files, proving: no, history doesn’t repeat itself but yes, sometimes it LITERALLY rhymes. The Venezuela Wag-The-Dog episode collapsed before it started. It's about Narco-terrorism, whatever the eff that is? Oil? Stuff they stole? Nuh uh. For the first but not the last time we turn to Susie Wiles for the, uh, well, it’s a strange word to use about the Trump administration but here it is: TRUTH. "He wants to keep on blowing boats up until [president Nicolás] Maduro cries uncle. And people way smarter than me on that say that he will." She also single-handedly ended the just-forming prosecution of Jack Smith, and the vowed prosecution of Anthony Fauci, and the already-moribund prosecutions of James Comey and Letitia James and Adam Schiff and and and…All those cases will be thrown out of court. All of them. Because Susie Wiles is on tape saying quote “I don’t think he wakes up thinking about retribution but when there’s an opportunity he will go for it.” About Comey, quote: “I mean, people could think it does look vindictive. I can’t tell you why you shouldn’t think that.” Trump’s chief of staff. Confirming it’s retribution. And retribution means selective prosecution and selective prosecution is illegal and you not only get the case thrown out, if you’ve had to defend yourself or your reputation has been hurt, you can sue the government. And it’s on TAPE. So why did she say it? Why did she think she could get away with it? Because inside the White House even the Chief of Staff knows Trump is drowning. And they are beginning to distance themselves from him. B-Block (27:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Laura Ingraham doesn't know Niagara Falls is in Ontario or Ontario is in Canada or that Premier Doug Ford isn't an American. I make bad choices in Exes. And these MAGA idiots just cannot see anything in the world any more without trying to force it into their brain-dead templates: it MUST be political and it MUST be an attack on Trump. New York City councilwoman Vickie Paladino "knows" the terrible shooting was an attack on Republicans at Brown University, and the moronic troll "Cat Turd" is sure they're wiping the shooter's social media history clean (which is an idea he should execute). C-Block (37:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: I'm off by only four days from the exact anniversary, but it is now 42 years since I first met and interviewed Trump and I know most of us who knew him before knew he was nuts, but I must give myself credit. An hour after that meeting I was asking a colleague "what the eff is wrong with THAT guy?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump yells and blames Biden during his Presidential address. Republicans are not happy with Trump's address. Mike Johnson has completely lost control of the House. The FCC chair admits he's just Trump's lackey. Polling shows AOC beating JD Vance in a hypothetical match-up.  Host: John Iadarola (@johniadarola) Co-Host: Michael Shure (@michaelshure) ***** SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE TIKTOK  ☞        https://www.tiktok.com/@thedamagereport INSTAGRAM  ☞   https://www.instagram.com/thedamagereport TWITTER  ☞         https://twitter.com/TheDamageReport FACEBOOK  ☞     https://www.facebook.com/TheDamageReportTYT

Tucker Carlson's war prediction ages poorly, Trump's speech gets mixed reactions, and the Candace Owens drama keeps spiraling.In today's episode, we break down Dan Bongino's reported exit from the FBI, Tucker's pre-speech take that didn't hold up, and why Trump's address got mixed reviews from conservatives. We also cover Matt Walsh and Michael Knowles' reactions, AI roasting Tucker, and what Candace said — then deleted — after clashing with her own audience.Plus: fallout from the Bondi Beach attack, reactions from Australia, Fani Willis snapping in a Senate hearing, AOC going after JD Vance, and why Candace's Piers Morgan appearance raised eyebrows.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Head to https://HeatHolders.com and use code CHICKS for 15% off + free shipping on $25+ orders—experience warmth from head to toe. Swap your untested green drink for Field of Greens and get 20% off at https://FOGChicks.com with promo code CHICKS. Take care of yourself and your family this holiday season with All Family Pharmacy —visit https://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/CHICKS and save 10% with code CHICKS10Head to https://CozyEarth.com/Chicks and use code CHICKS for up to 20% off. Mention you heard about Cozy Earth in the post-purchase survey!Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore Info

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The White House is touting the strength of the nation’s economy; despite data showing Americans remain concerned about inflation and job security. Vice President JD Vance is the latest Trump administration official to tout a rosy economic outlook, during a rally in Pennsylvania. Harrisburg lawmakers are expected to send a bill to Governor Josh Shapiro’s desk that changes the way workers access unemployment benefits. As Philadelphia prepares for the nation’s 250th birthday next year, a dozen artists are painting bell-shaped sculptures that represent Philly neighborhoods. Caregivers in Pennsylvania are celebrating a rare pay boost, but long-term funding issues linger. Dickinson College is the latest area college to announce a more affordable option for middle-class families. Littlestown, Adams County native Aubrey Nicole placed fourth in NBC's "The Voice." WITF, along with hundreds of Public Media organizations across the country, is facing a significant annual budget gap with the loss of federal funding. That means that WITF is now dependent on individual member support more than ever. Visit www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gott als politische Rechtfertigung: US-Präsident Donald Trump präsentiert sich bei seiner zweiten Amtseinführung im Januar 2025 als Märtyrer - gerettet von Gott, damit er Amerika wieder groß machen könne. Regelmäßig nutzen Trump und seine Leute das Christentum als Deckmantel für ihre teils radikalen politischen Ziele. Aber nicht nur dort. Andreas Spinrath vom WDR Politikmagazin Monitor hat sich ausführlich damit beschäftigt, welches Netzwerk dahintersteht, wie aktiv und einflussreich diese radikale Bewegung bereits in Deutschland ist und warum die Kirchen machtlos zuschauen. Hier geht's zur Monitor-Doku von Andreas Spinrath und Julius Baumeister: https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/monitor-kreuzzug-von-rechts/radikale-christen-in-deutschland-kreuzzug-von-rechts/wdr/Y3JpZDovL3dkci5kZS9CZWl0cmFnLXNvcGhvcmEtNmVmNDdhOTMtMDg4YS00NTBmLWJlYjctNGU2OGRkMzY2OTc5 Mehr Infos zur Recherche auch bei tagesschau.de: https://www.tagesschau.de/investigativ/wdr/afd-christentum-social-media-influencer-100.html In dieser früheren 11KM-Folge geht es um „Wie die Tötung von Charlie Kirk die USA verändert“: https://1.ard.de/11KM_Charlie_Kirk Hier geht's zu Legion „War on Scam“, unserem Podcast-Tipp: https://1.ard.de/scam?p=11km Diese und viele weitere Folgen von 11KM findet ihr überall da, wo es Podcasts gibt, auch hier in der ARD Audiothek: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/11km-der-tagesschau-podcast/12200383/ An dieser Folge waren beteiligt: Folgenautor: Max Stockinger Mitarbeit: Sebastian Schwarzenböck, Marc Hoffmann Host: David Krause Produktion: Timo Lindemann, Jonas Teichmann, Jacqueline Brzeczek, Marie-Noelle Svhila und Jürgen Kopp Planung: Caspar von Au und Hardy Funk Distribution: Kerstin Ammermann Redaktionsleitung: Fumiko Lipp und Nicole Dienemann 11KM: der tagesschau-Podcast wird produziert von BR24 und NDR Info. Die redaktionelle Verantwortung für diese Episode liegt beim BR.

Susie Wiles, one of the most powerful people in Donald Trump's team, gave a rare insight into the administration in a candid interview with Vanity Fair. The White House chief of staff described the president as having an "alcoholic's personality" and Vice President JD Vance as having been a "conspiracy theorist" for a decade. Wiles has now claimed the magazine disregarded "significant context" to create a "disingenuously framed hit piece". Mr Trump said he had full faith in Ms Wiles.Also: Donald Trump says he's ordered a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going to and from Venezuela, escalating his pressure campaign against President Nicolas Maduro. Funerals have begun in Australia for the victims of Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi Beach. Nick Reiner, son of the Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle, has been charged with their murder. Why having difficulty concentrating or losing personal confidence in midlife may put a person at an increased risk of dementia, according to a study. How a picture of Miss Finland sparked a row over racism and a PR crisis for the Nordic nation. The singer Lizzo is celebrating a legal victory after a judge dismissed allegations of fat-shaming made by three of her former dancers. And after six centuries of male voices, King's College Cambridge finally gets an all female choir.

Seeking political retribution is far different than prosecuting a winning case, as the Trump administration is coming to understand. Mary and Andrew begin here after a grand jury, once again, refused to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James. This comes along with a ruling limiting what evidence could be used in the case against James Comey if the government seeks to re-bring that case. The co-hosts also tee up what may come from Jack Smith's closed-door deposition in front of the House Judiciary Committee, before turning to the latest in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia saga, after Judge Paula Xinis ordered his release. Last up, Mary and Andrew head to the West coast for an update on the National Guard deployment in L.A., and offer some analysis on Judge Bybee's statement on 9th Circuit en banc review over deploying the National Guard to Portland, Oregon.Further Reading: Here is Judge Xinis' opinion regarding the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.  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.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (12/17/2025): 3:05pm- On Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance spoke from Allentown, Pennsylvania—defending the Trump administration's economic policies. When asked about America's concerns over affordability, Vance explained: “Rome was not built in a day.” In response to Vance's speech, Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) said that he knows the people of PA will “reject JD's BS.” 3:30pm- What is “browser heat-zone tracking”? Web-analytics techniques have become so sophisticated that website's can follow how users focus their attention and interact on a webpage—visualized as “hot” (high activity) and “cold” (low activity) areas. 3:50pm- In an interview with Vanity Fairs, White House Chief of Staff Susy Wiles is alleged to have said that President Trump “has an alcoholic's personality.” She also accused Vice President JD Vance of being “a conspiracy theorist for a decade” and claimed that Attorney General Pam Bondi “completely whiffed” on the Epstein case. Wiles has denied the statements—saying they were “disingenuously framed” for a “hit piece.” 4:05pm- A manhunt continues for the person responsible for a deadly shooting at Brown University. The FBI has released new footage of a person of interest and are now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the individual. Local officials in Providence, Rhode Island struggled to answer questions during Wednesday's press conference. 4:30pm- In a post to Truth Social, President Donald Trump wrote: “Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled in the History of South America. It will only get bigger, and the shock to them will be like nothing they have ever seen before…For the theft of our Assets, and many other reasons, including Terrorism, Drug Smuggling, and Human Trafficking, the Venezuelan Regime has been designated a FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION. Therefore, today, I am ordering A TOTAL AND COMPLETE BLOCKADE OF ALL SANCTIONED OIL TANKERS going into, and out of, Venezuela.” 5:05pm- Is Rich getting a dog for Christmas? 5:10pm- While speaking with Nicholle Wallace, former SNL cast member Leslie Jones called for Democrats to jail ICE agents. More and more Democrats are now openly calling for revenge on the Republican Party. 5:20pm- On Wednesday, Atlanta District Attorney Fani Willis is testifying today in front of a Georgia Senate committee regarding the conduct of her office during its investigation into phone calls President Donald Trump made to Republicans in the aftermath of the 2020 election. Willis went berserk several times while being questioned! 5:30pm- Dr. EJ Antoni—Chief Economist at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to preview President Donald Trump's national address from the Diplomatic Reception room of the White House. 5:50pm- Chris in Collegeville implores Rich: Don't get a puppy! You'll never be able to go on vacation again! 6:05pm- Former President Barack Obama is warning Democrats: concentrate on the 2026 midterm elections and stop focusing on ideological divides. But is it too late? Radical left ideologues like Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Zohran Mamdani, Bernie Sanders, and Tim Walz have taken over the party. 6:20pm- Sen. Bernie Sanders wants to ban artificial intelligence and technological advancements. Ironically, Sanders made his plea via a video he posted to social media. 6:45pm- Earlier this month, President Donald Trump held a press conference announcing the launch of federally supported savings accounts for babies and young children—which will go into effect on July 4th, 2026. In addition to $1,000 per account provided by the U.S. Treasury, Michael and Susan Dell have pledged an additional $6.25 billion donation, amounting to $250 per account for children 10 and under.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- On Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance spoke from Allentown, Pennsylvania—defending the Trump administration's economic policies. When asked about America's concerns over affordability, Vance explained: “Rome was not built in a day.” In response to Vance's speech, Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) said that he knows the people of PA will “reject JD's BS.” 3:30pm- What is “browser heat-zone tracking”? Web-analytics techniques have become so sophisticated that website's can follow how users focus their attention and interact on a webpage—visualized as “hot” (high activity) and “cold” (low activity) areas. 3:50pm- In an interview with Vanity Fairs, White House Chief of Staff Susy Wiles is alleged to have said that President Trump “has an alcoholic's personality.” She also accused Vice President JD Vance of being “a conspiracy theorist for a decade” and claimed that Attorney General Pam Bondi “completely whiffed” on the Epstein case. Wiles has denied the statements—saying they were “disingenuously framed” for a “hit piece.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (12/16/2025): 3:05pm- In an interview with Vanity Fairs, White House Chief of Staff Susy Wiles is alleged to have said that President Trump “has an alcoholic's personality.” She also accused Vice President JD Vance of being “a conspiracy theorist for a decade” and claimed that Attorney General Pam Bondi “completely whiffed” on the Epstein case. Wiles has denied the statements—saying they were “disingenuously framed” for a “hit piece.” 3:10pm- In an article for Fox News digital, political correspondent Brooke Singman writes that the FBI doubted there was probable cause for a raid of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home—though, they “pushed forward” after being pressured by Joe Biden's Department of Justice. 3:30pm- Will anyone be held responsible for the unjustifiable August 2022 raid on Trump's home? 3:45pm- On Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance spoke from Allentown, Pennsylvania—defending the Trump administration's economic policies. When asked about America's concerns over affordability, Vance explained: “Rome was not built in a day.” 4:00pm- Rich eats a chocolate he found at Fox News…and then spits it out. Cathy in Willow Grove loves the show and Tee from Cherry Hill makes Rich a wallet! Plus, is everyone afraid of Roadwarrior? AND Preston calls from Nashville, Tennessee—he'll be at the Grand Hotel in Cape May, NJ on Friday! 4:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss war between Russia-Ukraine, the horrific terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Australia, and a report that Chinese billionaires are paying to have their children born in the U.S., with one tech billionaire having as many as 100 kids! Dr. Coates is author of the book: “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win.” 5:05pm- The FBI has released new footage of a person of interest in the Brown University shooting. They are now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the individual. 5:10pm- On Tuesday, funeral services for Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer Andy Chan took place at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. 5:20pm- In an interview with CBS News Minnesota, Rep. Ilhan Omar claimed it was “really disturbing and creepy” for the Trump administration to target the massive welfare fraud that occurred in her district. 5:30pm- In a post to social media, Sen. Elizabeth Warren voiced fear over a potential merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. But how is it a monopoly if there are a dozen other streaming service options available to consumers? 5:45pm- Legendary film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday. Their son, Nick, is being held without bail on suspicion of murder. 6:00pm- Brooke Singman—Political Correspondent & Reporter for Fox News—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her latest report, “FBI doubted probable cause for Mar-a-Lago raid but pushed forward amid pressure from Biden DOJ, emails reveal.” You can read the full article here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-doubted-probable-cause-mar-a-lago-raid-pushed-forward-amid-pressure-from-biden-doj-emails-reveal. 6:25pm- Is Kamala Harris running for president again in 2028? Republicans can't possibly be that lucky. 6:30pm- Rep. Jasmine Crockett and State Sen. James Talarico are battling for the Democratic nomination in Texas's U.S. Senate race. But Talarico, a devout Christian, recently got caught following numerous prostitutes, adult film actresses, and OnlyFans models on social media!

Sarah Longwell, JVL, and Tim Miller discuss the jaw-dropping Vanity Fair interviews Susie Wiles gave to Vanity Fair and what they reveal about how Trumpworld actually operates, the Epstein and Maxwell fallout, the backlash to Trump's remarks about Rob Reiner, MAGA's internal fractures, Elon Musk's role in dismantling USAID, and why this moment feels different from past Trump controversies. Susie Wiles, JD Vance, and the “Junkyard Dogs”: The White House Chief of Staff on Trump's Second Term (Part 1 of 2) https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/trump-susie-wiles-interview-exclusive-part-1 Susie Wiles Talks Epstein Files, Pete Hegseth's War Tactics, Retribution, and More (Part 2 of 2) https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/trump-susie-wiles-interview-exclusive-part-2 Get 50% off your first order with Green Chef and a FREE Graza Olive Oil set at https://GreenChef.com/NEXTLEVELGRAZA. Get 30% off your entire order with Soul at https://GetSoul.com, promo code THENEXTLEVEL. Remember to head to https://ZBiotics.com/NEXTLEVEL and use the code NEXTLEVEL at checkout for 15% off. To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to NakedWines.com/THENEXTLEVEL and use code THENEXTLEVEL for both the code AND PASSWORD.  

Today's Headlines: As of Tuesday evening, the suspect in the Brown University shooting remains at large, with police releasing new footage and a timeline in hopes the public can help identify him. Meanwhile, a Vanity Fair profile of Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles revealed unusually blunt on-the-record comments, including describing Trump as having an “alcoholic's personality,” calling JD Vance a longtime conspiracy theorist, and criticizing DOJ handling of the Epstein files—remarks the White House has since dismissed. Trump also filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a January 6 documentary, a case now assigned to a Trump-appointed judge. In media news, Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to reject Paramount's $108 billion bid in favor of a Netflix deal, after Jared Kushner's firm pulled its backing from Paramount. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will not release full footage of a controversial strike on a drug boat that reportedly killed wounded survivors. In Los Angeles, Nick Reiner was charged with murdering his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as Michelle Obama publicly defended the couple's legacy. Finally, new data shows unemployment rose to 4.6% in November, the highest level in more than four years, with job losses in three of the past six months. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: New photo released of person of interest in Brown University shooting as manhunt enters fourth day Vanity Fair: Susie Wiles Talks Epstein Files, Pete Hegseth's War Tactics, Retribution, and More (Part 2 of 2) WaPo: Trump sues BBC ‘for putting words in my mouth' WSJ: Warner Preparing to Tell Shareholders to Reject Paramount Offer CNN: Full video showing follow-up strike on alleged drug boat won't be released to the public, Hegseth says LA Times: A famous father, a troubled son: How addiction tormented the Reiner family WSJ: U.S. Unemployment Rose in November ​Despite Job Gains Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Day 1,392.Today, as Russia attempts to insist that one of its $400 million submarines was not destroyed by a Ukrainian sea drone — in a manner that appears to prove the opposite — we bring you inside reporting from the American and Ukrainian negotiating teams at this pivotal moment. We also look ahead to a crunch European vote on whether to unlock and use frozen Russian state assets.ContributorsFrancis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Michael Weiss (Editor of The Insider). @michaeldweiss on X.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Russia: US has promised us Ukrainian territory (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/16/russia-us-promised-ukrainian-territory-war-sergei-lavrov/ Susie Wiles, JD Vance, and the “Junkyard Dogs”: The White House Chief of Staff on Trump's Second Term (Vanity Fair):https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/trump-susie-wiles-interview-exclusive-part-1 Ukraine Support Tracker (Kiel Institute):https://www.kielinstitut.de/topics/war-against-ukraine/ukraine-support-tracker/ How Europe Can Defend Itself with Less America (CSIS Report):https://www.csis.org/analysis/how-europe-can-defend-itself-less-america Canadian military intelligence officer allegedly shared classified information with Ukraine (Globe & Mail):https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-canadian-forces-intelligence-officer-classified-information-ukraine/?intcmp=gift_share Swedish Navy spots armed Russian military personnel aboard shadow fleet tankers in Baltic Sea (Euromaidan):https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/16/swedish-navy-spots-russian-military-aboard-shadow-fleet/ LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmDonald Trump suddenly faces defections in Congress, from right-wing influencers, and even from his own White House chief of staff.In this episode, Matt and Brian discuss:* Susie Wiles's…intemperate comments to Vanity Fair about all the incompetents and cynics in the Trump administration; * The challenge of passing the cult following from Trump to JD Vance (or anyone else for that matter).* Why Republican disarray has spread beyond health care.Then, the particularly pitched blowback Trump has faced for pissing on Rob Reiner's grave. Are we seeing the MAGA alliance crack up? Or are his internal critics limiting themselves to the safe zone of commenting only on Trump's insensitive social-media posts? And why does the Democratic Party's strategic outlet turn so heavily on the answers to those two questions? All that, plus the full Politix archive are available to paid subscribers—just upgrade your subscription and pipe full episodes directly to your favorite podcast app via your own private feed.Further reading:* Matt on the Trump-Vance succession. * Brian's somewhat more optimistic view on the Trump-Vance succession. * Politicize (Trump's reaction to) Rob Reiner's murder.* The Susie Wiles profile.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSarah Longwell, JVL, and Tim Miller discuss the jaw-dropping Vanity Fair interviews Susie Wiles gave to Vanity Fair and what they reveal about how Trumpworld actually operates, the Epstein and Maxwell fallout, the backlash to Trump's remarks about Rob Reiner, MAGA's internal fractures, Elon Musk's role in dismantling USAID, and why this moment feels different from past Trump controversies.* Susie Wiles, JD Vance, and the “Junkyard Dogs”: The White House Chief of Staff on Trump's Second Term (Part 1 of 2)* Susie Wiles Talks Epstein Files, Pete Hegseth's War Tactics, Retribution, and More (Part 2 of 2)Watch, listen, and leave a comment. This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can find The Next Level wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here. And help more people find this show by leaving us a review and ⭐⭐⭐⭐ wherever you listen.

0:30 - Brown U presser update 15:35 - JD Vance responds to Susie Wiles calling him "conspiracy theorist" in Vanity Fair profile 34:22 - FBI didn't believe it had probable cause for the Mar-a-Lago raid 54:35 - Robert Gomez, Beat Kitchen owner, losing Riverwalk site 01:13:44 - Stephen Moore: ignore the distorted unemployment number — skilled workers are still in demand, and good-paying jobs are out there. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:29:26 - Paul Jacobs of Food for the Poor reminds us that with just one week until Christmas, some of the most meaningful gifts are the ones that change a life — providing food, safe water, and hope to children across Latin America and the Caribbean. More than 1,000 children are still waiting. Give today at 560TheAnswer.com. 01:47:05 - Chicago Bears great Matt Forte on faith, purpose, and the lessons behind his new book Stay in the Game: Making the Most of Every Season. Matt is also co-host of the Sports Spectrum Podcast – sportsspectrum.com and founder of The What’s Your Forté Foundation – whatsyourfortefoundation.org 02:08:52 - Thomas Baker, retired FBI special agent, on the Brown University shooter manhunt and the legal controversy surrounding Mar-a-Lago. Thomas is also the author of The Fall of the FBI: How a Once Great Agency Became a Threat to DemocracySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tara dives into Susie Wiles' controversial Vanity Fair interviews, exposing how her actions could undermine Trump allies, protect the deep state, and influence upcoming elections. From JD Vance to Trump's legal battles, she orchestrated a strategic media assault. Plus, a deep look at Trump's enforcement of oil sanctions on Venezuela and Iran, cutting off Democrat funding for street protests and defending American soil.

Tara starts by unpacking Susie Wiles' year-long series of eleven interviews with Vanity Fair. What seemed like routine press quickly reveals itself as a pattern of calculated political damage, especially to Trump's legal positions against Comey, Letitia James, and the broader deep state. The discussion explores: How Wiles' commentary could be used in court

Tara dives into today's most explosive political and global stories: Susie Wiles' eleven Vanity Fair hits and the fallout on Trump allies ⚡ Trump's intervention in Venezuela-Iran oil trade and defense against assassination plots

From a brutal Vanity Fair betrayal to jaw-dropping economic reversals, this episode pulls together the threads the media won't. Tara breaks down why Susie Wiles' interview wasn't just disloyal — it was strategic — while also laying out undeniable data on jobs, government cuts, wages, and inflation. Plus: disturbing questions surrounding the Brown University shooting and bombshell revelations about the Mar-a-Lago raid that change everything. ⚠️

A political firestorm erupts as explosive revelations from a Vanity Fair interview shake the Trump world. In this episode, Tara breaks down why the Susie Wiles interview wasn't an accident — but a calculated strike against Donald Trump, the MAGA movement, and even the future of JD Vance. From insider betrayal to media manipulation and legal fallout, this conversation pulls no punches. ⚠️

The reporting about Suzie Wiles venting her frustrations now raises a sharper question: was this a genuine crash-out, or a carefully aimed targeted strike? On the surface, it looks like internal chaos spilling into public view, with Vanity Fair describing Wiles as openly disparaging Trump's behavior, likening his temperament to that of a drunk, and privately dismissing JD Vance as a long-time conspiracy theorist. Her subsequent pushback claims the comments were taken out of context, but she notably avoids directly denying the most explosive parts of the account. That selective rebuttal matters. A true crash-out is sloppy, emotional, and reckless. This leak, by contrast, appears curated, damaging in specific ways, and strategically incomplete, which raises the possibility that it was meant to land exactly where it did.That theory gains weight when the Epstein debacle is folded into the analysis, because it represents the administration's most visible and unifying failure. Vanity Fair's reporting paints a picture of an operation that badly fumbled the issue, with Pam Bondi taking heat but Trump ultimately owning the disaster. If this is a targeted strike, then Bondi and Kash Patel are the obvious targets—already unpopular, already under fire, and already being positioned as expendable. By letting internal contempt become public, Wiles helps redirect MAGA's fury away from Trump and toward figures who can be sacrificed to restore optics. That would give Trump the political breathing room to fire them while claiming course correction rather than culpability. So the question remains unresolved: are we witnessing an administration spiraling out of control, or a deliberate internal bombing run designed to set the stage for a purge? In Trumpworld, the answer may very well be both.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Marc opens strong with a defense of Trump's comments about Rob Reiner, arguing the media has twisted the story to paint Trump as cruel while ignoring Reiner's own venom toward conservatives. He slams the Vanity Fair hit piece on Susie Wiles and calls out the FBI's internal memo showing hesitation to raid Mar-a-Lago. In “The Shortlist,” he mocks AOC's Civil War comparison to immigration enforcement, skewers James Carville's latest meltdown, and laughs at a TSA agent's viral “Trump dance” after a $10,000 shutdown bonus. Kim's “Kim on a Whim” turns to early 2028 predictions — JD Vance leads the betting markets while Gavin Newsom tries to reinvent himself — with Nicki Minaj and Halle Berry joining the anti-Newsom chorus. The hour ends with Marc fielding listener texts on 2028 matchups, ridiculing New York's “free bus fare” logic, and torching the left's entitlement mindset. #Trump #MediaBias #AOC #KimOnAWhim #Election2028 #GavinNewsom #JDVance

In her “Kim on a Whim” segment, Kim dives into the early chatter surrounding the 2028 presidential race, noting that betting markets already have JD Vance leading the pack while Gavin Newsom maneuvers for national relevance. She flags Kamala Harris's odd moves, AOC's delusional ambitions, and even celebrity takes — with Nicki Minaj and Halle Berry both publicly ripping Newsom over his trans policy comments. Kim and Marc discuss the betting odds, from The Rock to Tucker Carlson, and laugh off speculation about Trump running again. They close by inviting listeners to text in their own early picks for both parties

Sean Whelan, Washington Correspondent, on Donald Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles comments on the US President, Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk in a two-part Vanity Fair article series.

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A stunning interview from Donald Trump's gatekeeper. Trump's chief of staff says she's surrounded by a right wing zealot, a conspiracy theorist, and a president with the personality of an alcoholic. Also, as unemployment hits a four year high, JD Vance admits there's an affordability crisis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* The People's Lawyer David Cobb on Capitalism, Fascism, and the Fight for Democracy: The People's Lawyer explains capitalism's collapse, rising fascism, and why solidarity economies are the path forward. [More]* AOC Leads JD Vance For First Time in 2028 Election Matchup–Poll: The poll shows the progressive congresswoman winning back voters who swung toward Trump in a hypothetical 2028 matchup with MAGA's potential heir apparent. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

VP JD Vance leans into Democrats' favorite buzzword — “affordability” — during a speech in Pennsylvania, but unlike the talking points, he brings real numbers and real optimism for America's economic future. Pags breaks down what Vance said and why it actually matters. Then, an update on the Seditious Six, as Pags gives his blunt take on where that controversy stands and what comes next. Finally, independent filmmaker Chad O. Jackson joins the show for a provocative, thought-challenging conversation that questions what we think we know about Martin Luther King Jr. Jackson digs into who actually authored some of MLK's most famous words, what's been mythologized over time, and which uncomfortable truths rarely get discussed. A fascinating, news-driven hour that will make you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megyn Kelly opens the show by discussing her behind-the-scenes role in the circumstances leading to Candace Owens and Erika Kirk meeting in person, reveals how she's been talking with Erika and Candace for weeks privately, addresses her critics who wanted her to weigh in earlier, and more. Then Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook, the hosts of the Ruthless Podcast, join to discuss the new bombshell Vanity Fair profile of Trump Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, what it reveals about the Trump administration, Wiles' taking shots at Pam Bondi and JD Vance, the bias revealed from the reporter, the photos used in Vanity Fair's profile that reveal the bias, the way people on the right are often unfairly portrayed in the corporate press, shocking new details about the murders of Rob and Michelle Reiner, their son Nick's behavior in the hours before the murder, the tragedy and struggles of drug addiction and fame, the darkness of Hollywood, lessons parents can take from the tragic Rob Reiner story, the Brown University killer still on the loose, the lack of police action in locating the suspect, and more. More from Ruthless: https://www.ruthlesspodcast.com/ Shen Yun: Visit https://ShenYun.com/Megyn to buy tickets and waive fees.Done with Debt: https://www.DoneWithDebt.com & tell them Megyn Kelly sent you!All Family Pharmacy: Order now at https://allfamilypharmacy.com/MEGYN and save 10% with code MEGYN10Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.  Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Los Angeles prosecutors announce that they will charge Nick Reiner with two counts of first degree murder for Rob Reiner and wife Michele. Then later, Nicolle Wallace brings in her panel of friends to discuss the unguarded set of interviews close confidante of Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles gave Vanity Fair. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh 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.

It's News Day Tuesday on the Majority Report On today's program: The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its November data, showing negative job growth in three of the past six months, alongside the lowest unemployment rate since 2021. Keep in mind that Donald Trump fired much of the BLS staff and replaced them with loyalists so the real numbers may be much worse. Jesse Rabinowitz, the communications director for the National Homelessness Law Center joins Sam and Emma to discuss Utah's plan to build an involuntary "treatment center" on the outskirts of Salt Lake City. Abdul El-Sayed joins the program to discuss his U.S. Senate campaign in Michigan, outlining his support for Medicare for All, his views on Gaza, filibuster reform, and the challenges facing everyday Michiganders. In the Fun Half: After several prominent GOP leaders condemned his vile Truth Social post blaming "Trump Derangement Syndrome" for Rob Reiner's murder, Trump doubled down on the rhetoric and the fallout is snowballing. The Megyn Kelly wrap up show is flooded with phone calls of republican voters expressing their anger with Trumps comments on Rob Reiner. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles gives an interview to Vanity Fair in which she unloads on Trump's inner circle, attacking Elon Musk, JD Vance, Pam Bondi, Russ Vought and even Trump himself. Benjamin Netanyahu waited a whole 2 hours to blame the Bondi Beach shooting on Australia's signaling towards recognizing a Palestinian State. Meanwhile Senator Lindsay Graham blames the shooting on Joe Biden and Barack Obama in an intoxicated rant. Joe Rogan shows that he has more in common with the billionaires he pals around with then his audience during a rant against taxation. Dave Rubin is selling t-shirt that read "Moron Zamboni" in a cringe attempt to mock NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani All that and more. The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Check out IceRRT.com Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: DELETEME: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/MAJORITY and use promo code MAJORITY at checkout. TUSHY: Remember to head to ZBiotics.com/MAJORITY and use the code MAJORITY at checkout for 15% off. AURA FRAMES: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/MAJORITY. Promo Code MAJORITY SUNSET LAKE: Head on over to SunsetLakeCBD.com and use the code WINTER25 to save 35% on their full lineup of CBD Tinctures for people and pets. This sale ends December 21st at 11:59 ᴾᴹ eastern. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- In an interview with Vanity Fairs, White House Chief of Staff Susy Wiles is alleged to have said that President Trump “has an alcoholic's personality.” She also accused Vice President JD Vance of being “a conspiracy theorist for a decade” and claimed that Attorney General Pam Bondi “completely whiffed” on the Epstein case. Wiles has denied the statements—saying they were “disingenuously framed” for a “hit piece.” 3:10pm- In an article for Fox News digital, political correspondent Brooke Singman writes that the FBI doubted there was probable cause for a raid of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home—though, they “pushed forward” after being pressured by Joe Biden's Department of Justice. 3:30pm- Will anyone be held responsible for the unjustifiable August 2022 raid on Trump's home? 3:45pm- On Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance spoke from Allentown, Pennsylvania—defending the Trump administration's economic policies. When asked about America's concerns over affordability, Vance explained: “Rome was not built in a day.”

On Tuesday, a sprawling two-part Vanity Fair piece built from more than a dozen interviews with Susie Wiles, President Trump's chief of staff, dropped online. It is, without exaggeration, one of the most revealing portraits of an active White House power broker I can remember. Wiles describes Trump as having an “alcoholic's personality,” a striking characterization given his lifelong teetotalism. Trump, notably, did not dispute it. He later confirmed the description himself, calling it aggressive, possessive, and myopic.Wiles also took shots across the bow at several major figures. She labeled Elon Musk an “odd duck,” dismissed his politics, and triggered a very public response that included Musk taking a drug test near my own neighborhood to rebut claims of ketamine use. She endorsed JD Vance as the likely Republican nominee in 2028 while simultaneously describing his MAGA conversion as politically convenient. On Epstein, she confirmed Trump's name appears in the files, contradicted Trump's claims about Bill Clinton, and slammed Attorney General Pam Bondi's handling of the document release as a total failure. These were not slips. They were deliberate disclosures from someone who understands power intimately.Perhaps most telling was Wiles's admission that some Trump-era prosecutions look vindictive and that Venezuelan boat strikes were intended to pressure Nicolás Maduro politically, not just disrupt drug trafficking. That level of candor is rare. It reframes policy decisions as leverage rather than law enforcement, and it explains why the article landed like a grenade inside Republican circles.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.A Cooling Jobs Market and a Complicated Economic PitchAway from the media drama, the November jobs report offered something for everyone but reassurance. Payrolls grew by 64,000 jobs, better than feared but far from robust. Unemployment climbed to 4.6 percent, the highest level in more than four years, signaling a labor market that is cooling but not collapsing. The Labor Department flagged unusual data uncertainty due to the government shutdown, muddying trend lines even further.Supporters of the administration argue that private sector employment remains solid and that government job losses were inevitable given debt and deficits. Critics counter that Trump ran as the “economy man,” and this is not an economy that inspires confidence. Manufacturing and professional services continue to contract, while gains are concentrated in health care and education. The Fed's recent rate cut looks justified, but the promised “golden age” is difficult to sell when affordability remains front and center for voters.A Prime-Time Address and the Politics of the MomentAll of this sets the stage for Trump's prime-time address from the White House, scheduled for Wednesday night. Officially, there is no news hook. Unofficially, this looks like a straight-to-camera year-in-review and year-ahead speech, a nakedly political address designed to reset the narrative as he approaches the midpoint of his second term. If there were a major announcement, such as a Russia-Ukraine breakthrough or a stimulus package, it would not stay secret. The absence of leaks suggests there is no surprise coming.At the same time, Speaker Mike Johnson is facing an internal revolt over expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies. Moderates in swing districts are desperate for a vote they can point to, even if it fails. Hardliners insist on abortion-related restrictions tied to the Hyde Amendment, and leadership is frozen. With discharge petitions circulating and Trump's own political strength under scrutiny, Johnson's power is only as strong as Trump's grip on the conference. Right now, that grip looks uncertain.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:01:23 - Susie Wiles in Vanity Fair00:04:49 - Kirk Bado on Susie Wiles00:35:30 - Update00:37:14 - Jobs Report00:39:43 - Trump's Primetime Address Announcement00:44:04 - Mike Johnson and the ACA00:50:37 - Kirk Bado on Nuzzi/Lizza and More01:13:57 - 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

Vice President JD Vance is headed to Pennsylvania on Tuesday to talk about affordability with voters who are feeling the pinch of cost-of-living concerns. Vance's visit comes exactly one week after President Donald Trump delivered a speech on affordability in Pennsylvania — a sign that the administration is laser-focused on the all-important swing state ahead of the midterms, and perhaps an indication that Vance can drive the message home after Trump veered off script. Playbook's Jack Blanchard and White House Bureau Chief Dasha Burns discuss the renewed push.

A rough Cowboys game, one epic curb trip, and then straight into the numbers that matter: we unpack new post-election polling showing a city that believes it's on the wrong track and still reelects the incumbent by a wide margin. The data is bracing. Crime and homelessness top voter concerns, majorities expect little improvement, and yet identity beats performance. We walk through why early decisions, negative partisanship, and team-first voting flipped what should have been a challenger advantage into a decisive status-quo win.From there, we connect the dots to statewide prospects and national currents. If Albuquerque remains a 20-plus point anchor, a Republican can't compete without reshaping the urban map—through smarter registration, better GOTV, and a concrete agenda on affordability, insurance costs, and public safety. We also track a subtle but important shift: more Republicans now identify with the party label rather than the MAGA brand, hinting at a real 2028 fight instead of a coronation. JD Vance remains formidable, but we explore why figures like Marco Rubio, Josh Hawley, Ted Cruz, and Glenn Youngkin could push a vibrant primary that tempers the party in the fire.We don't shy away from media critique, either. A staged “gotcha” moment aimed at Erika Kirk crosses a line, raising questions about fairness and the incentives driving broadcast drama. On the business front, Ford's pullback on the Lightning offers a sober lesson: EVs will win on performance, charging speed, and range, not on mandates. And a Heisman speech from Fernando Mendoza brings it home with a reminder that toughness can be quiet, humility travels far, and belief plus discipline still move mountains.If you value data over noise and want a clear view of where politics, policy, and culture collide, this one's for you. Follow the show, share it with a friend, and drop us your questions for our Christmas Q&A—what should we tackle next?Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) says there will not be a vote on an amendment to extend expiring Affordable Care Act enhanced premium subsidies as part of a House Republican health care bill this week, and some moderate Republicans are not happy about it; Labor Department releases a jobs report that was delayed due to the federal government shutdown that shows 105,000 jobs lost in October, then in November, 64,000 jobs gained and the unemployment rate rising to 4.6 percent; Vice President JD Vance talks about the economy at a factory near Allentown, Pennsylvania; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells Senators & House Members in closed briefings the Pentagon will not release the full video of the second strike against an alleged illegal drug carrying boat in the Caribbean in September that reportedly killed survivors of the first strike, due to its classified and top-secret nature. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also took part in the briefing; FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford says to the House Aviation Subcommittee the FAA was not consulted before a provision was included in the House-passed defense authorization bill about military helicopter flights near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that some Members and the NTSB Chair say will decrease safety; White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles in an interview with Vanity Fair, says President Trump has “an alcoholic's personality" and Vice President JD Vance is a “conspiracy theorist"; a statue of a civil rights leader Barbara Rose Johns replaces a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in representing Virginia in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is the world moving away from liberalism and towards conservatism?One of Britain's most provocative thinkers, John Gray is a political philosopher known for dismantling liberalism and exposing the illusions of human progress. Former Professor of European Thought at the London School of Economics, Gray has challenged orthodoxy across the political spectrum with a body of work that ranges from critiques of Enlightenment rationalism to meditations on the limits of secular humanism.He is the bestselling author of Straw Dogs, The Silence of Animals, and Seven Types of Atheism as well as a frequent contributor to The Guardian, New Statesman, and The Times Literary Supplement. Gray's sharp insights and contrarian stance continue to shape contemporary debates on ethics, politics, and the future of humanity.Don't hesitate to email us at podcast@iai.tv with your thoughts or questions on the episode!To witness such debates live buy tickets for our upcoming festival: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/And visit our website for many more articles, videos, and podcasts like this one: https://iai.tv/You can find everything we referenced here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SEASON 4 EPISODE 40: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Trump’s losing streak has hit 27 days. His LATEST losing streak. MAGA knows it. The Head of the Republican National Committee knows it. The Wall Street Journal knows it. The Indiana GOP knows it. The Ukrainians know it. Anybody who saw his pathetic credit-grabbing disinformational tweet Saturday night after the Brown shooting knows it. His own economists know it. The terrorists know it. Even TRUMP knows it. Since the house passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act on November 19th Trump has been SINKING. In quicksand. SINKING. And not more than one or two of his more insane more desperate colleagues even getting close enough to hand him a rope, for fear of being pulled down with him. They are beginning to blame him. “We are facing almost certain defeat,” says the purulent face of the RNC Joe Gruters, about the midterms. Then, “this is an absolute disaster.” Then “There’s no sugarcoating it. This is a pending looming disaster headed our way.” Then, I think quoting me quoting the late football owner Al Davis, “the chances are Republicans will go down and will go down HARD.” Just lose, baby. And boy, has he been losing. On affordability. In the Miami election. In the Georgia state house election. On affordability. On telling you to buy your daughter only two dolls. In Indiana. About Somalia. In his "peace" deal in the Middle East. In Thailand. In Syria. In Ukraine. About ObamaCare. About Alina Habba. About Kilmar Abrego Garcia. About the National Guard troops in L.A. And mostly about Epstein. Those four photos show nothing and would normally would therefore MEAN nothing. But they form a reminder that Trump tried to stop you from SEEING photos of him with Epstein. That THOSE photos weren’t PART of the tranche in the files, doesn’t matter. It only raises a kind of instinctive speculation about how much WORSE those OTHER Epstein-Trump photos are. It keeps the Epstein story alive when Trump COULD HAVE killed it, weeks ago, months ago. But he knew better. And now we get an endless scandal that only has to promise shocks to self-perpetuate. Trump used to win with those. Now he's losing. Because he's Donald Trump. Donald - with 47 L's. B-Block (30:30) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Anna Paulina Luna, member of the U.S. Congress and top Russian influencer? Governor Josh Shapiro is so stuck on bipartisanship he's bothsides-ing political violence (including the day the fascists firebombed his family). And Howard Lutnick with the greatest self-contradiction of the year. C-Block (38:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: A tragic event on the streets of New York 65 years ago led to me winding up in the authorized biography of the creator of Willy Wonka, Roald Dahl. He was a complicated and controversial figure but he did great things too - like encourage any kid he interacted with. Including me! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy speaks with Candace Owens about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's death, questioning the speed and certainty of official narratives and criticizing figures who immediately declared who was or wasn't responsible. Owens describes being shocked by what she sees as coordinated media behavior, donor pressure, and a rapid effort to control Kirk's legacy, in particular by right-wing figures like Tim Pool and Glenn Beck, framing this effort as part of a broader fight against Zionist influence in conservative media.  The two compare these tactics to past moments like during COVID, the BLM protests, and the JFK assassination, arguing that shaming people for asking questions is a familiar psychological strategy used to shut down inquiry. The discussion ends with Owens asserting that despite money, institutional power, and mainstream media alignment against her, public trust is shifting toward independent voices because truth resonates more than enforced consensus. Plus segments on Twitter AI program Grok dismantling the FBI narrative about Charlie Kirk's shooting, Erika Kirk accidentally contradicting her colleagues at TPUSA about Mikey McCoy's reaction to Charlie's shooting, and an FBI official's cringeworthy response to questions about Antifa's designation as a terrorist organization. Also featuring Kurt Metzger, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from JD Vance!

This episode covers a shocking weekend of violence, political hypocrisy, and conservative infighting. We break down the fatal Hanukkah celebration shooting in Australia, the disturbing rise in anti-Jewish attacks, and the media narratives surrounding gun control and immigration. As leaders respond, some messages land very wrong—including Chuck Schumer's tone-deaf statement in the middle of national grief.We also dive deep into the ongoing conservative civil war. Candace Owens goes after Allie Beth Stuckey, Megyn Kelly, Matt Walsh, and Erika Kirk—prompting pushback, fact-checks, and viral responses. Plus: TPUSA cancels a livestream, Trump reacts to the weekend's tragedies, AOC's luxury spending raises eyebrows, and viral TikToks mock the chaos unfolding online.00:00 Intro01:40 Rob Reiner killed by son04:05 ReadyWise ad04:25 Hanukkah celebration shooting at Bondi Beach08:00 Hero disarms gunman11:00 Quince ad13:25 Bondi shooter details16:55 Australian PM addresses the nation17:45 Brown University shooting21:50 Trump responds to weekend tragedies23:45 ChefIQ ad25:25 TPUSA cancels livestream26:00 Megyn Kelly calls out FBI info requests28:30 Allie Beth Stuckey/Candace spat32:20 Dave Rubin on Megyn unfollowing him36:05 Omaha ad37:35 Candace highlights Charlie Kirk's falling viewership42:20 Matt Walsh responds to Candace46:55 Erika Kirk town hall with Bari Weiss51:10 MASA ad53:10 Candace criticizes Erika's response59:30 TikToker's mock Candace01:01:55 Erika announces meeting with Candace01:05:30 Cabinet wives on Fox & Friends01:13:50 AOC spends $50K on hotels & Bad Bunny concert01:15:25 Nicki Minaj & JD Vance playful on X01:17:45 Rep. Tim Burchett's hilarious comments01:19:10 TikToksSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Find gifts you'll want to keep with Quince—go to https://Quince.com/chicksfree for free shipping & 365-day returns, now in Canada! Savor perfectly cooked meals with Chef iQ Sense—use promo code CHICKS at https://ChefIQ.com for 30% off your holiday cooking.Sponsored by Omaha Steaks — Save big on gourmet gifts and holiday favorites at https://www.OmahaSteaks.com with code CHICKS for an extra $35 off checkout. Terms apply.Try Masa or Vandy chips and get 25% off your first order—just use code CHICKS at https://Masachips.com or https://Vandycrisps.comSubscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore Info