Podcast appearances and mentions of John James

In his new book, Newsboy: My Story of Hope and Second Chances, former Newsboys lead singer John James reflects on a journey marked by faith, failure, and redemption. Today, on the 700 Club Interactive.

In his new book, Newsboy: My Story of Hope and Second Chances, former Newsboys lead singer John James reflects on a journey marked by faith, failure, and redemption. Today, on the 700 Club Interactive.

Day Break | The Backlash Is Growing Across America --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:12 – Joe Maxwell, President of the Farm Action Fund. Maxwell discusses the organization's new bipartisan Rural Independence Initiative, aimed at supporting candidates who advocate for healthy food systems and rural communities. The conversation focuses on the challenges facing family farms, concerns about corporate consolidation in agriculture, and efforts to strengthen rural economies and local food production. 38:20 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:18 – David A. Kallman, Senior Partner with the Kallman Legal Group. In this edition of the Kallman Legal Report, Kallman discusses Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP lawsuits), explaining how such lawsuits can be used to silence critics, intimidate opponents, and raise broader questions about free speech and legal protections. 57:30 – Mark Vargas, GOP media surrogate, Editor-in-Chief of Illinois Review, and former member of the Iraq Task Force in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Vargas discusses calls for Bill Pulte to serve as Acting Intelligence Director, arguing that public trust in intelligence institutions has eroded and examining whether outsider leadership could bring reform and accountability. 1:06:25 – Elizabeth Weiss, anthropologist and researcher. Weiss discusses concerns about academic freedom and whether female scientists and researchers are facing increasing challenges within certain areas of academia. The conversation explores debates over scientific inquiry, research priorities, and the climate within higher education institutions. 1:16:35 - Monologue 1:35:38 – State Rep. Jason Woolford (R–Howell, District 50). Woolford discusses Michigan's Rx Kids program, election-related legislation focused on citizen-only voting requirements, and ongoing debates surrounding voter eligibility, election security, and public policy priorities in the state. 1:44:25 – Congressman John James, U.S. Representative for Michigan's 10th Congressional District. James discusses efforts to address Lyme disease, improve accountability for pesticide manufacturers, and protect public health. He also responds to recent comments made by businessman and political candidate Perry Johnson, offering his perspective on the issues and political disagreements involved. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 17 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/ULMlE_xv87Q  

May 27, 2026 ~ John James, US Congressman R-10th District, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate and Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney, former Republican Gubernatorial Candidate join Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s edition of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott broadcasts live from New York City with extensive coverage of major Republican primary races across the country, highlighted by President Trump’s surprise endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary and the escalating battle against Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky. Guests included Daily Wire reporter Jennie Taer discussing her investigation into alleged Chinese birth tourism operations in Texas, Rep. John James and former Navy SEAL Rob O’Neill on law enforcement, veterans, and Memorial Day, Dr. Matthew Mehan on patriotism and education, and border czar Tom Homan on sanctuary cities, deportation efforts, and border enforcement. https://www.balanceofnature.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Saeed Khan talks with former Fox 2 anchor Huel Perkins; veteran attorneys Steve Fishman, Bill Seikaly, and Joel Sklar; labor and community activist Barb Ingalls; veteran journalist Nancy Derringer; and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They discuss: Did President Trump accomplish anything in China? Acting AG Todd Blanche warns reporters who receive classified information about potential investigations; the FCC warns Disney that the agency is monitoring censorship; former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan slips in the latest poll for the governor's race; John James and Perry Johnson go at it; and Schmuck of the Week.

This breakout offers a practical roadmap for residents or new college directors, covering key areas like vision, strategy, campus presence, and small groups. This session is extremely practical and is full of lessons learned the hard way. You'll learn what's worth your time, what's not, and how to avoid common early mistakes.This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.John is the college pastor at Fredonia Hill Baptist Church in Nacogdoches, Texas. He serves at his alma mater, Stephen F. Austin State University. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a Business degree in 2015 and from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2025.  John is married to Meleena James, and they have two sons, Owen and Oliver. John is a longtime member of the Round Up Network and is passionate about coaching new leaders to build evangelistic momentum on their campuses. John has been serving at Fredonia Hill since 2014.

College students are a gift to the whole church, but only when students and the congregation see themselves as belonging to one another! This breakout explores how to help students use their gifts to bless their local church now, and how to cultivate a church culture that welcomes, equips, and empowers them as full members of the body.This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.Meleena was raised in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a degree in Organizational Communication in 2015. As the NextGen Director at Fredonia Hill Baptist Church, Meleena's primary role is to help implement a cohesive strategy throughout our NextGen Ministry areas, from babies through to college students. Alongside this role, Meleena also coordinates the collegiate Residency program. She has worked with college students for over a decade.Meleena is married to John James, and they have two sons, Owen and Oliver. Meleena enjoys coffee, friends, and airports.

Today's guest is no stranger to this show — and if you grew up on Christian rock, he's definitely no stranger to you either.He's a two-time guest, the co-founder and original lead singer of Newsboys, and one of the most recognizable voices in Christian music history — John James is back with us.From chart-topping fame and sold-out arenas to a devastating personal collapse behind the scenes, John's journey is anything but ordinary. At the height of success, while the music was reaching millions, his private world was unraveling. Career, marriage, identity — shattered. What followed was a descent into rock bottom… and a redemption story only God could write.His upcoming book, Newsboy: My Story of Hope and Second Chances, releasing June 2, is his most raw and unfiltered account yet. In it, John pulls back the curtain on fame, failure, shame, and the life-changing grace that rebuilt him from the ground up.Welcome back John James!ireachusa.com@christianmusicguyschristianmusicguys.com

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May 8, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses John James and Perry Johnson's petition signatures being called into question. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

© Clay Jones – https://claytoonz.substack.com On our political radar this week… The Trump Retribution Parade continues as his Department of Payback indicts James Comey for posting a picture of sea shells on social media. If that doesn’t work, they could try claiming the 6-foot-8 Comey's height poses an imminent threat to the safety of the President. New polling from the Detroit Chamber shows “Undecided” remains the leader in Michigan Democrats' battle for the U.S. Senate nomination. There's a new controversy in that race, with long-ago Tweets from Mallory McMorrow coming back to haunt her. Among Republicans, John James continues to lead Perry Johnson, Mike Cox, and the rest of the field. The one no-contest race: Jocelyn Benson has a 58-point lead in the race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The US Supreme Court has effectively repealed the last remnants of the Voting Rights Act, setting the stage for a possible new round of partisan gerrymanders. It comes as the last four black Republicans in Congress retire, leaving the GOP with the prospect of no black House members in 2027. The impact goes beyond the U.S. House of Representatives. In Michigan, it effectively eliminates majority-minority as a criterion for Michigan's Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission when it draws future state legislative district maps – quite possibly before the 2028 elections. The Donald Trump narcissism parade continues to grow. The latest: His snarling mug will now appear on commemorative U.S. passports, although Trump-free passports will continue to be available. And King Charles presented him with the ship's bell from the World War II submarine HMS Trump. One ominous sign: that ship was sold off and broken up for scrap in August 1971.  In response to the war of words over election integrity, Secretary of State Benson has announced that 2.1 million outdated voter registrations have been canceled since 2019 or are in the cancellation process. For the first time ever, this includes over 180,000 dormant registrations of people who haven't voted in a single election in the last 20 years or longer. Control of the state Senate will be decided Tuesday when voters in Michigan's 35th Senate District will decide whether Democrat Chedrick Greene or Republican Jason Tunney will represent them for the rest of the year in Lansing. The district includes Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties. The Democrats are heavily favored to win and maintain control of the Senate. The quote of the week comes from The Bulwark's Tim Miller: We're in the Fat Elvis era of the Trump presidency. A note on the passing of Senator Don Riegle. First elected to the U.S. House from Flint in 1966, he served 5 terms and then 3 terms in the Senate, where he succeeded the legendary Phil Hart. He was one of the few people ever elected to Congress from both parties, switching from Republican to Democrat in protest of the Vietnam War and the corruption of the Nixon administration. We also lost a friend of this podcast, former Detroit News reporter and later Department of Justice lawyer Jim Mitzelfeld. Jim and his reporting partner Eric Freedman won a Pulitzer Prize for their uncovering of a million-dollar corruption scandal in the state House Fiscal Agency. Jim died of melanoma a day short of his 65th birthday.   Joining the conversation this week is President of End Citizens United, Tiffany Muller. Mark and Walt Sorg talked with Tiffany Muller. She simultaneously leads the affiliated groups Let America Vote, and the End Citizens United/Let America Vote Action Fund – organizations dedicated to reversing what many consider one of the worst rulings of the Supreme Court in the last century which opened the floodgates for dark money funding of political campaigns. Since joining ECU, Tiffany has helped grow the group from a start-up to a nationwide organization with more than 4 million members and 1 million grassroots donors.

We break down fresh polling data from the Detroit Regional Chamber and Glengariff on Michigan's August 2026 primaries. With 36% of Democratic voters still undecided in the Senate race, this election is anyone's game. Plus, we get into the Republican and Democratic primary landscapes, examining Donald Trump's 85.9% favorability among GOP voters, Jocelyn Benson's commanding 58-point lead in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, and the tight three-way Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens, and Mallory McMorrow with a huge universe of undecided voters. The conversation also explores Gretchen Whitmer's potential role in the 2028 presidential race, as she's got immense popularity in the state and is the leading candidate here for president — or be the person that chooses who would win on the Democratic side.  Topics covered: Detroit Regional Chamber/Glengariff Group poll methodology (500 respondents per party, ±4.4% margin of error) Republican primary: John James vs. Perry Johnson for governor Democratic Senate primary breakdown by region and demographics Youth voter impact on both parties Presidential preference polling for 2028 The disconnect between progressive policies and progressive candidates Why showing up matters

MIRS hosts a strategists' edition of the Republican-Democratic roundtable, including Holland Democrat Joe Spaulding and Oakland County Republican Brian Szmytke.  Together they discuss the aftermath of Michigan Democrats' endorsement convention in Detroit, as well as the public-facing feud taking place between the U.S. Rep. John James and businessman Perry Johnson's campaigns for governor.  Brian and Joe also list the unique political rivalries they're watching across legislative and Congressional races, as well as why legislators might not pick up the Governor's proposed "sin-taxes" this budget-making season (2:03).

April 27, 2026 ~ Congressman John James R-10th district, gubernatorial candidate discusses attempted shooting at White House Correspondents' dinner, Selfridge funding and his campaign. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

© Clay Jones – https://claytoonz.substack.com On our political radar this week… Donald Trump, possessor of the self-proclaimed “Big Brain,” seems to have fully embraced a bunker mentality: his ever-shifting Iran strategy manages neither to sway Tehran nor steady the global economy, but it does keep everyone guessing. Meanwhile, he's tied up in court trying to build an actual bunker—allegedly tucked beneath his $400 million gold-plated ballroom—because nothing says “strong leadership” like preparing to retreat in style. Michigan Democrats attracted a record-setting 7,200-plus delegates to their endorsement convention … along with potential presidential candidates Kamala Harris, Corey Booker and Andy Beshear (as well as home field potential candidates Elissa Slotkin and Gretchen Whitmer). Much to the consternation of party leaders, a sizable contingent of young progressives heckled and booed some of the on-stage candidates … a demonstration that brought quick condemnation from state party chair Curtis Hertel on the party's weekly podcast. Trump's polling numbers continue to plummet. The latest AP-NORC poll has his approval rating a massive 40 points under water: 30% approval, 70% disapproval.  The worst cabinet in generations is getting a huge shakeup with the firing of three of the most incompetent – all of them women. Who's next? Oh, so many bozos from which to choose. Bar-room buddies Hegseth and/or Patel? Bessent? Brainworm Bobby?  Virginia voters narrowly approve a congressional gerrymander that could flip four seats to the benefit of Democrats while Florida struggles to enact what could be the final chapter of the Trump-led gerrymandering quagmire. When it's all said and done, the GOP plan to reinforce its U.S. House majority may well backfire.  Michigan's top officials agree: the latest Trump-branded election conspiracy tour deserves a hard pass. This comes as federal officials are demanding full access to Wayne County's 2024 ballots, apparently treating election records like a clearance rack for future grievances.  The whole exercise doubles as a rehearsal dinner for the GOP's next claim that 2024 was “rigged,” a storyline notably unsupported by facts but eagerly workshopped by two-time election loser John James, who is still auditioning his 2020 script blaming Secretary of State Benson—a plotline first piloted by Mike Rogers and apparently too good (or too baseless) to retire.  Perry Johnson has taken a page out of the Donald Trump playbook, filing an absolutely absurd lawsuit to get some attention. His target: John James, over a campaign flyer which he claims implies James is already Governor of Michigan. By the way, the latest poll from EPIC-MRA shows that our actual Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, has nearly 100% name identification.  The GOP gubernatorial field is down by one. Former state House Speaker Tom Leonard, who was polling in single digits, has dropped out of the race 2 days after filing his nominating petitions. The man who led Trump Airlines into bankruptcy is brokering a deal for the federal government to take partial ownership of the equally prestigious Spirit Airlines … at a cost of a half-billion dollars. Democrats are focusing on gas prices as they challenge Republicans running for reelection to Congress. One target in Michigan: Lansing area Congressman Tom Barrett, who used the price of gas to flip the mid-Michigan district in 2024. He promised back then to get gas prices under control. Meanwhile, a new report from the non-partisan Anderson Economic Group says the ongoing high price of gas is costing a typical family $100 a month. Former Michigan Democratic and Republican party officials are teaming up in an effort to eliminate candidate nominating conventions for top state offices, arguing the practice disenfranchises voters.. The effort is led by former Michigan Democratic Party chair Lon Johnson, and former Republican Executive Director of the Michigan Republican Party Jason Roe. Mark is a former Michigan Democratic Party chair, and Jeff is a former Michigan GOP Executive Director. They offer their perspective on the idea. The battle lines are drawn in Michigan for the November elections as candidates near and far file their petitions, and the state's Democrats give preliminary approval to their candidates for most statewide offices in an often raucous convention. Joining the podcast this week: the Democrats' choice for Attorney General, Washtenaw County prosecuting attorney Eli Savit. A native of Ann Arbor, Savit attended Kalamazoo College in western Michigan, where he played four years of college basketball. Following his college graduation, he worked as a public school teacher—teaching both special-education and general-education 8th-grade U.S. history. After graduating from the University of Michigan Law School, Eli worked for two federal judges. He was then selected to clerk on the United States Supreme Court for Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Prior to his election as Washtenaw County prosecutor in 2020, he served as senior legal counsel for the city of Detroit. As prosecutor, Eli has established dedicated special-victims and domestic violence units, led the successful investigation and prosecution of multiple “cold-case” rape cases, launched multiple successful programs that allow people dealing with behavioral health and substance-use issues to obtain rehabilitative services— while avoiding a criminal conviction, and established Washtenaw County's first-ever conviction integrity and expungement unit, which remedies wrongful convictions and provides legally eligible residents free assistance in clearing old criminal records. Thank you for your attention to this matter. © Clay Jones – https://claytoonz.substack.com

The Steve Gruber Show | America in Focus: AI, Crime, Courts, and the Fight for Accountability --- 00:00 - Monologue 18:56 – Amy Kremer, Chair of Humans First, longtime conservative activist, and founder of Women for Trump. Kremer discusses the growing concerns surrounding artificial intelligence and its societal impact. She highlights efforts by Humans First to bring the AI debate to policymakers in Washington. 27:53 – Tom Simon, spokesperson for Home Title Lock and former FBI Special Agent with 26 years of experience. Simon breaks down a $17 million mortgage fraud scheme targeting Los Angeles homeowners. He explains how these scams operate and what people can do to protect their property. 37:52 - Monologue 46:50 – Carrie Severino, President of the Judicial Crisis Network. Severino discusses a recent legal development involving Chevron v. Plaquemines Parish and its implications for climate-related litigation. She explains how the ruling may impact future court strategies. 56:39 – Dr. Mandy Buechner, board-certified trichologist and naturopath practitioner. Buechner discusses strategies for improving hair health and addressing common concerns. Visit pureance.com and use code EARLY to save 35%. 1:05:38 – Congressman John James, representing Michigan's 10th Congressional District. James discusses his stance on immigration policy and his efforts to address sanctuary state concerns. He outlines priorities related to enforcement and state-level policy. 1:15:37 - Monologue 1:24:29 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber reviews trending headlines and major news stories shaping the day. The segment covers a range of political and cultural topics. 1:34:38 – Paige Rogers, sophomore at Boyce College, and Cliff Martin, Senior Counsel at First Liberty Institute. Rogers shares her experience of losing her job after discussing her Christian beliefs at work. Martin provides legal perspective on religious liberty and workplace rights. 1:43:12 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber continues breaking down trending headlines and notable stories from across the country. The segment offers commentary on key issues in the current news cycle. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... The tenth episode is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/p757dQjoydM

Brian breaks down the massive breaking news out of the Middle East as President Trump's naval blockade forces Iran to the negotiating table. Featuring expert analysis from Julian Epstein and Rebeccah Heinrichs, we look at whether this is the "crowning achievement" of the Trump presidency and what a final deal must look like to ensure American safety. [00:00:00] Rebeccah Heinrichs   [00:18:26] Rep. John James   [00:36:51] Chris Burnett   [00:55:14] Tom Coughlin   [01:13:40] Julian Epstein   [01:32:03] Nate Foy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Economy On our political radar this week… J.D. Vance went 0-for-2 on his European trip. Victor Orban, campaigning with Vance at his side, got dumped as President of Hungary…despite ringing endorsements from Donald Trump and his BFF Vladimir Putin. Then Vance led negotiations with Iran over ending Trump's Middle East War and struck out, calling it quits after all of one day of talks. Facing multiple allegations of sexual improprieties, Eric Swalwell has resigned from Congress and pulled out of the California gubernatorial race while denying the accusations. There was bipartisan condemnation of Swalwell's behavior but, when asked if the same standard should be applied to pussy-grabbing Donald Trump, Republicans suddenly had a problem answering. Also resigning in disgrace: Texas Republican Tony Gonzalez, like Swalwell facing allegations of sexual misconduct against him. Republicans are worried that a special election to replace him could result in a Democratic flip thanks, in part, to the new GOP gerrymander of the state. The Trump politicizing of the Justice Department continues. Two federal civil rights prosecutors in Detroit who secured convictions against a group of Christian protestors accused of blocking access to abortion clinics were fired as part of a Trump administration crackdown on what it says were politically motivated cases under former President Joe Biden. Donald Trump is redirecting his demented rage at Pope Leo, who had the temerity to note that Jesus wasn't a fan of war or genocide. All that's been missing so far: Trump calling the Pope “Low IQ”. And then, there’s that AI image of “Dr. Jesus of Palm Beach” which was quickly deleted from Trump's Truth Social account. The field is effectively set for Michigan's U.S. Senate race. On the Democratic side, Haley Stevens, Mallory McMorrow and Abdul El Sayed each submitted their nominating petitions to the Elections Bureau in the last few days. Republican Mike Rogers' campaign says he has his petitions ready to go and will file shortly. All four candidates are submitting around 30,000 signatures, the maximum allowed under state law. John James has joined with all the Republican candidates for Governor making a campaign promise they can't keep: repealing the state income tax. The repeal would basically eliminate the entire General Fund budget. Since Michigan has a flat-rate tax, the biggest winners with repeal would be the state's wealthiest taxpayers. Attorney General Dana Nessel has blasted on one of the many offsets that's raising your cost of living: utility rates run amuck. She joined with other Democratic and community leaders to deride the state's Public Service Commission for rolling over on behalf of the state's two major utilities. Michigan Democrats are holding their candidate endorsement convention this weekend. The events can be seen as a prelude to the 2028 national campaign with potential presidential candidates Kamala Harris, Andy Beshear and Cory Booker all doing some speechifying in the Motor City. The Dems are focusing on growing inflation brought about by Donald Trump's Mideast War, and his obsession with tariffs. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell led a news conference addressing the most fundamental “kitchen table” issue: the cost of living, noting that tax cuts in the Republicans' Big Beautiful Bill are more than offset by the cost of groceries, gasoline, electricity and healthcare. It's a mantra we'll hear a lot between now and November.  Thank you for your attention to this matter. We’re now on YouTube every week! Click here to subscribe. A Republic, If You Can Keep It is sponsored by  

On our political radar this week… Pam Bondi joins Meat Loaf, Joan Rivers, Dennis Rodman, Sinbad, Dionne Warwick, Andrew Dice Clay, Omarosa … and Kristi Noem: “You’re fired!” VIDEO: Bye Bye Bondi (A Tribute) Senator Elissa Slotkin – speaking in Iowa – confirms what we've been saying for weeks: she's open to running for President. Two more special elections this week, two more sharp turns to Democrats: –In Wisconsin, liberal candidate Chris Taylor cruised to an easy victory over her conservative opponent in the state Supreme Court race with 60 percent of the vote, expanding the liberal majority on the court to 5-2. – Georgia, Democrat Shawn Harris lost by about 12 percentage points in the race to replace Marjorie Taylor Green, but he shifted the district 25 points to the left. Trump won the district by 37 percentage points in 2024. A national Republican group said Monday it's dumping $45 million into Michigan's open U.S. Senate race as an initial investment to help presumptive GOP nominee Mike Rogers flip the seat from Democratic control. The operative word is “initial”, meaning even more millions will flow into Michigan Republican sources. Trump is calling on Congress to give Pete Hegseth a staggering $1.7-trillion dollars over the next year. To fund it, Trump wants to cut virtually every other federal program including a 23% cut for NASA even as four astronauts take a first-ever-for-humans trip to the far side of the moon. One item calling for a major increase: White House repairs and renovations. Trump wants to spend 377-million dollars on fixing up the place, an 860 percent increase. Two more major league grifts from Trump: –The Justice Department has settled for roughly $1.2 million a lawsuit from Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump who pleaded guilty during Trump’s first term to lying to the FBI about his conversations with a top Russian diplomat and was later pardoned. Bottom line: if Trump likes you, taxpayers will pay you to lie to the FBI. –Semafor is reporting that Trump has directed the State Department to send $1.25 billion – without any Congressional appropriation or authorization to do so – to Trump's Board of Peace. The transfer effectively places the money directly in the hands of Trump, the board’s chairman. Trump and the board’s executives control funding for the Board of Peace — and Trump selects the executive board — and the president will continue to do so even after his second term ends in January 2029. In the race for Governor – John James is ducking still another candidate debate, this one set for the end of the month in vote-rich Oakland County. James has seen his once overwhelming lead for the GOP gubernatorial nomination shrink as septuagenarian Perry “Quality Guru” Johnson dumps millions into an effort to spend his way into office. Governor Whitmer says she will not endorse a candidate for U.S. Senate or Secretary of State. She earlier ruled out an endorsement in the race for the gubernatorial nomination. It's pretty easy for Democrats to be critics of Donald Trump, his policies and his corruption. More important to most people is answering the question: “so what are you going to do?” State House Democrats have answered, releasing their Vision for a Brighter Michigan. We're joined by House Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri who led development of the plan. The son of Indian immigrants, Leader Puri made history in 2020 as the first person of color to represent his Canton Michigan district and the first Sikh-American in Michigan's legislative history. In his second term he served as majority whip, making him the highest-ranking South Asian in state government nationwide. Remarkably, he is one of two first-generation Indian-Americans in top legislative leadership: Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam Singh is also the son of Indian immigrants. Leader Puri's leadership has earned national recognition, including being named to the Council of State Government's “20 Under 40” Leadership Award Class of 2023 and receiving the MIRS Legislator of the Year Award in 2024.His leadership has earned national recognition, including being named to the Council of State Government's “20 Under 40” Leadership Award Class of 2023 and receiving the MIRS Legislator of the Year Award in 2024. (Jeff) First question! A personal note from producer/co-host Walt Sorg April is Michigan Donate Life month, a recognition of the state's organ donation program. Four years ago I was the recipient of a donated kidney. It changed my life … and probably saved my life. A part of you can live on after death through the simple act of saying “yes, I want to pay it forward.” And you can go a step beyond through a living donation of a kidney, or portion of your liver. My donor was my brother and he's just as healthy today with one kidney as he was before the surgery. The Michigan Organ Donor Registry is a confidential database that documents an individual's decision to become an organ, tissue and eye donor. Joining the registry is simple and secure. Michiganders can add their name online at Michigan.gov/OrganDonation, at any Secretary of State branch office or self-service station, or on your state income tax return. And while you're at it … the donation of blood through the Red Cross is an easy way to save another life. Last spring, donated blood saved my life. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We’re now on YouTube every week! Click here to subscribe. A Republic, If You Can Keep It is sponsored by  

What happens when an emotional podcast host meets the man who literally wrote the book entitled, "Control Your Emotions/Master Your Life? Dr. John James Santangelo joins the show to share his insight in how he helps professionals become "unstuck" while they tackle difficult situations. He is a champion of the NLP method. https://lanlp.com/

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #173 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast. 00:00-16:45: Trump-Israel Iran War Disaster/Where's John James?LOL's Pat Johnston shares his theory as to why The Trump Regime created its dangerous Iran War "deadline" on Tuesday night instead of Monday Night. Pat shares how Israel's right-wing government has quite the influence inside The Trump Regime. He wonders where is MAGA Michigan Congressman John James, who's also running for Michigan's open Governor's seat? Seems like most MAGA Michigan Republicans, John James is avoiding the voters.16:46-38:50: Kasey Helton on Dr. Abdul & Hasan Piker RallyLivingston County progressive fighter, and union fighter, Kasey Helton shares her viewpoints of Michigan Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's campaign rally with progressive podcaster Hasan Piker at the University of Michigan this week. Kasey describes the excitement at the rally, and why corporate-establishment Democrats, like Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow, are sounding more like MAGA Republicans in their attacks against Dr. Abdul and Hasan Piker.  Visit Kasey on XVisit Kasey on Instagram38:51-44:40: Last Call On Dr. Abdul-McMorrow Primary FightIn this week's "Last Call," Pat says the harsh civil war between the Abdul El-Sayed and Mallory McMorrow campaigns and supporters was always inevitable. But, it's good to have this fight, and everyone should embrace it for various reasons. 44:41-47:52: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:Vote on this week's "LOL Weekly Poll." Would you ever support a Democratic candidate if they accept AIPAC donations?"Critics condemn, students show up for Abdul El-Sayed and Hasan Piker." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Arab Americans in Michigan warn centrist Democrats attacking Hasan Piker: ‘They haven't learned from 2024.'" By Tom Perkins of The Guardian "Oakland County GOP chair slams John James for refusal to commit to April gubernatorial debate." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance "Finley: Does John James really want to be governor?" By Nolan Finley of The Detroit News "Newly created Polymarket accounts bet big on US-Iran ceasefire in hours before Trump's announcement." By Ken Sweet & Christopher Keller of The AP Photo of Kasey Helton with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed courtesy Kasey HeltonPhoto of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed campaign sign courtesy Kasey Helton#podcast #progressives #politics #Michigan #HasanPiker #AbdulElSayed #Election2026 #MalloryMcMorrow #HaleyStevens #Democrats #Primary #Republicans #MAGA #JohnJames #MikeDuggan #IranWar #Israel #Gaza #AIPAC #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #workingclass #EpsteinClass #PACMoney #MedicareForAll #Unions #GenZ #economy #Fascism #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

Why are more Republican lawmakers announcing retirements than Democrats, and what does it say about the political battlefield heading into 2026? On Episode 560 of The Arrington Gavin Show, we break down the growing wave of GOP exits, what it could mean for control of Congress, and whether this is a warning sign for the Republican Party's future.We also dive into the chaos out of Michigan as GOP Rep. John James faces loud boos at a Michigan Republican convention, raising questions about cracks inside the party base as he eyes a statewide future. Plus, media firestarter Don Lemon turns heads after admitting he has thought about running for President one day, saying the “right opportunity” could make it possible.

Hosts Saeed Khan talks with public relations specialist and Detroit Police Commissioner Beverly Watts, veteran attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joe Sklar, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Trump's address to the nation on Iran; Trump says that U.S. “doesn't have to be there for NATO”;  Suspected Iranian group hacks and discloses FBI Director Kash Patel's email account; America and the world observe No Kings Day; Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI charge and the many Schmucks of the Week including John James,  President Trump, Acting AG Todd Blanche, Tiger Woods and more.

Join John and and I as we catch up with one another for this chat in the Keep Flying van while the band was in town on tour with Wheetus.John opens up about how it was breaking his back, the uncertainty of what his life would be after the surgery. How he was determined to get back on stage and play with his band, in whatever capacity that could be. We discuss learning to re appreciate everyday things after losing them for a little while. The power of asking for help, including advice you'd give your 20 year old self. John and I share tales of getting older and how comedically opposite our bladder issues are and more in this chat with one of the best people in the world. Audio and Video Recorded by Alfonso CivilleMusic:Hard Lines by Tom Denney Show Sponsor:Rockabilia (⁠www.rockabilia.com⁠) USE OUR CODE BREWTALLY AND GET 10% OFF YOUR TOTAL ORDER!!Instagram:@johnjamesryan, @keepflying , @rockabiliacom, @brewspeakpod, @jbeatty616

On our political radar this week… Michigan Republicans have turned their backs on the craziest of the MAGA crazies with hopes of at least one upset in November. But the leader in their race for Governor had a bad weekend. John James had some of the delegates booing him as he was introduced for his speech … much to the delight of septuagenarian perpetual candidate Perry Johnson. Volunteers manning a Rank MI Vote booth at the Michigan Republican Party’s endorsement convention this past weekend were asked to leave by party leaders and security after Rep. MAGA Matt Maddock told them their presence wasn’t welcome…and called them Communists. Rank MI Vote volunteers said they had paid the party for a booth under the name of the ballot question seeking to establish a ranked voting system in the state and wanted to talk with people who are politically active about their objective. The Michigan Court of Appeals which ruled that 37 absentee ballots for Mayor of Hamtramck should be counted … in an election that was otherwise decided by 11 votes.  National Democrats have targeted two Michigan Republicans in Congress for retirement. “House Majority Forward” is running ads on the TSA mess at airports – pointing out that Bill Huizenga and Tom Barrett blocked legislation paying TSA agents … even though the bill they opposed was unanimously approved by the Senate.  A new tabulation from the Huffington Post shows Donald Trump's nearly weekly golf trips to Florida have cost taxpayers $100-million in the last year. He is  on track to hit nearly one-third of a billion dollars by the end of his term.  The latest in the Trump ego-massage campaign: Trump shared the first images of his planned presidential library in downtown Miami, posting a short video that depicts a skyscraper which appears to be about 50 stories tall and filled with reconstructions of parts of the White House, military vehicles and at least two gold statues of Trump. Also included in plans for the gaudy Miami high rise: a hotel, golden escalators, gold doo-dads everywhere, displays attacking Barack Obama and Joe Biden, and the Boeing 747 given to Trump by the oil sheiks of Qatar. Probably missing from the high-rise library: books … and any mentions of Jeffrey Epstein. Another Trump stroking comes by way of Florida. Travelers in Palm Beach soon will be able to drive down President Donald J. Trump Boulevard to catch a flight at President Donald J. Trump International Airport, all in the shadow of nearby Mar-a-Lago, owned by President Donald J. Trump. Trump had a hat-trick of losses in court over the last week: construction on his half-billion-dollar ballroom has been paused, with the judge saying it needed congressional approval, another judge ruled the defunding of NPR and PBS was unconstitutional, and still another judge ruled that presidential immunity did not shield Trump from lawsuits growing out of the January 6 insurrection. And the Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump’s abolishing of birthright citizenship. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson calls bullshit on the latest Trump executive order which turns control of elections to the Post Office, Department of Justice and Homeland Security. Her immediate reaction: “States run elections, not the president. This executive order is illegal on its face.” Expect to hear from Dana Nessel and other Democratic state attorneys general about a lawsuit in the near future. There's seemingly no end to politics in our lives. It has even infiltrated sports. As we approach this weekend's Final Four in men's basketball, we take a deep dive into the intersection of Sports, Politics and Money with three-time Michigan Sportscaster of the Year Jack Ebling. He has covered college sports dating back to the days when Jim Harbaugh was the University of Michigan's quarterback and Earvin Johnson was a magical MSU freshman. Unlike ESPN's Stephen Smith, Jack’s take on political issues actually make sense … and he doesn't start screaming to make his point! A two-time graduate of MSU, the former English teacher and coach spent nearly a quarter-century as a beat writer and columnist for the Lansing State Journal and won 21 major writing awards before entering broadcasting in 2002. In addition to the sportswriting honors, Jack was named 2017 Michigan Broadcaster of the Year and was a 2006 inductee into the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame. He has received 21 major state and national writing awards, authored or co-authored eight books and contributed more than 125 articles for national publications. He has hosted sports and news talk radio shows for nearly a quarter-century, including The Drive with Jack Ebling. Every Sunday evening since 2013, he has hosted Press Pass with Jack Ebling on FOX 47 in Lansing, the state’s longest-running hour-long, year-long sports TV show. We’re now on YouTube every week! Click here to subscribe. A Republic, If You Can Keep It is sponsored by © Clay Jones – https://claytoonz.substack.com  

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #172 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-19:15: John James, Elissa Slotkin, & No Kings RecapPat Johnston opens this week talking about Trump's and the right-wing Israeli government's War on Iran, and how it's costing working class Americans while thousands of Michiganders are losing their health care and paying higher gas and energy prices. He covers how MAGA Michigan Republican Congressman John James, who's running for governor, has missed many votes while in Congress. He briefly covers why Progressive Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is brilliantly bringing progressive Hasan Piker aboard for a college campaign tour. And Pat recaps a couple of mid-Michigan "No Kings" protests.19:15-49:00: Kyle Blomquist For Congress InterviewProgressive Democratic candidate for Michigan's 1st Congressional District Kyle Blomquist talks with Pat about his campaign for the northern Michigan seat held by MAGA Republican "Louisiana" Jack Bergman. Mr. Blomquist is running on a Medicare For All, affordable housing, abolishing ICE, and ending aid to Israel agenda. He explains how his progressive "America First" and working class agenda will help Democrats not only win in northern Michigan, but in other red areas in the state and country. Visit Kyle's campaign on InstagramVisit Kyle's campaign on FacebookVisit Kyle's campaign on X49:12-55:38: Last Call-MAGA Attacks Rx KidsIn the "Last Call," another MAGA Michigan state legislator makes-up stories about the successful Rx Kids program.55:39-57:55: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:Kyle Blomquist For Congress"Kyle Blomquist on Running in Northern Michigan." From For Sake of the Argument with Lori Goldman "IM council member running for Congress." By Betsy Bloom of The Iron Mountain Daily News "‘Abolish ICE' vs. 'Deport illegals': UP candidates offer starkly different visions on immigration." By WJMN & WBUP in Marquette, MI "Fewer Americans calling themselves Republicans or Republican-leaning independents since 2015: Gallup data." By Emily Guskin & Elizabeth Schreier of ABC News "Michigan's El-Sayed unfazed by backlash against upcoming campaign event with Hasan Piker." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "John James Has Missed More Roll Call Votes Than Any Other Michigan Congress Member." By Deadline Detroit "Michigan GOP lawmaker's baseless Rx Kids abortion claim disputed by data, called ‘despicable.'" By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance  #podcast #politics #progressive #Democrats #Michigan #MAGA #Republicans #WorkingClass #Economy #WealthInequality #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Trump #IranWar #Israel #HealthCare #MedicareForAll #Housing #KyleBlomquist #UpperPeninsula #JackBergman #AbolishICE #RxKids #ChildCare #AmericaFirst #FamilyValues #Fascism #Authoritarianism #JohnJames #ElissaSlotkin #AbdulElSayed #Election2026 #VotingRights #Democracy #LeftofLansing

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Why are we hearing so many stories of Christian artists, pastors, apologists, and influencers who either abandon the faith or fail morally? Is something broken in Christian celebrity culture? And is there still hope for those who fall? Today, I have John James, founding member and former lead singer of the Newsboys, to talk about his new book: Newsboy, the failures and fractures inside Christian platform culture, and the redemption God brought through his lowest moments. READ: Newsboy, by John James (https://amzn.to/3NvlYwx) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

March 20, 2026 ~ John James, Congressman R-10th District, Gubernatorial Candidate is calling for $638 million for Selfridge, gives his thoughts on Markwayne Mullin and the ongoing shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 20, 2026 ~ Latest in the Iran war. Match day for local medical students. John James calls for $638 million for Selfridge, discusses Markwayne Mullin and the ongoing shutdown plus the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 19, 2026 ~ Congressman John James breaks down Vice President JD Vance's visit to Michigan and what Republicans say it signals about manufacturing, jobs, and the Trump economic agenda. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with Congressman John James. He discusses over $600 million in upgrades for Selfridge Air National Guard Base, vital for national defense and Michigan's future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Newsboys shaped the landscape of 1990s CCM as much as any artist of that era, but the price of success took its toll on John James, ultimately leading to an incredible story of redemption and a second chance to fulfill his calling.

Jasmine Crockett is humiliated in Senate Election, Bill Gates called by House Oversight in Epstein investigation, Senator Rick Scott and Rep. John James join the show. Blackout Coffee: http://www.blackoutcoffee.com/benny and use coupon code BENNY for 20% OFF your first order American Financing: Save with https://www.americanfinancing.net/benny NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-528-1219 or americanfinancing.net/Benny, for details about credit costs and terms Patriot Mobile: Go to https://www.PatriotMobile.com/Benny and get A FREE MONTH Advantage Gold: TEXT BENNY to 85545 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grief isn't just about death.In this deeply honest Boozeless Bookclub conversation, Amy, Dr. Sarah, and Erin unpack The Grief Recovery Handbook by John James and Russell Friedman — and what surprised them most about grief.Spoiler alert: It's everywhere.From friendship breakups to miscarriages. From career shifts to empty nests. From childhood wounds to identity loss.If you've ever said, “I don't really have anything to grieve,” this episode might gently prove you wrong.In This Episode, We Discuss:Why grief isn't limited to death and divorceHow unresolved grief can show up as addiction, busyness, anger, or depressionThe friendship wounds that still live in us decades laterMiscarriage and pregnancy loss as invisible griefParenting transitions and empty nest emotionsSexual trauma and identity lossThe surprising power of writing a completion letterHow grief can shape our triggersWhy our culture makes no space for griefTeaching our kids how to process loss earlyBook FeaturedThe Grief Recovery Handbook By John James & Russell Friedman An action-based guide for processing grief beyond death, divorce, and other losses.Key TakeawaysGrief is cumulative — and most of us are carrying more than we realize.Many of us were taught: Don't feel bad. Replace the loss. Just give it time.Avoiding grief often shows up as addiction, overworking, shutting down, or relationship patterns.Grief isn't linear.Completion doesn't mean forgetting — it means releasing emotional charge.Making meaning out of loss can transform pain into growth.Curiosity toward your triggers is more powerful than self-judgment.A Powerful Reminder“All human beings experience grief — and yet our culture makes no space for it.”So this episode is your space.Connect with AmyAmy Liz Harrison is a bestselling author, speaker, 12-step coach, meditation teacher, and mental health advocate.amy lizharrison.comFollow @AmyLizHarrison on all platformsIf this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and review. It truly helps.

#podcast #progressive #politics #Democrats #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #EpsteinFiles #Billionaires #pedophilia #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #WeathInequality #WorkingClass #GovernmentCorruption #Authoritarians #Oligarchy #JeffreyEpstein #LisaMcClain #GordieHoweBridge #Michigan #RickSnyder #Whitmer #Education #Vouchers #BetsyDeVos #PublicEducation #RxKids #Teachers #Maroun #Ambassador Bridge #MattHall #Lutnick #DonorClass #LawandOrder #Fascism #Democracy #LeftofLansingHere's Episode #166 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-8:13: MAGA Epstein Pedophile ProtectorsLeft of Lansing's Pat Johnston opens the show by talking about how Michigan MAGA Republicans, like Congresswoman Lisa McClain, or Congressmen John Moolenaar, Tim Walberg, Bill Huizenga, Jack Bergman, and John James, are all protecting the billionaire Epstein Class. They claim to care about the safety of children, but their actions say otherwise.8:14-14:31: Trump Threatens New BridgeDear Leader out of nowhere this week declared he'd delay the opening of the publicly-financed Gordie Howe Bridge as a wink and a nod to the MAGA Michigan billionaire Maroun Family, which owns the Ambassador Bridge. Even though Canada paid for the bridge, and was negotiated by former Republican Governor Rick Snyder, the Marouns want it blocked. Notice how the Trump Regime moves quickly for its Epstein Class base supporters.14:32-42:24: Josh Cowen InterviewPat talks with Dr. Josh Cowen, who is the author of "The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers." Dr. Cowen is a professor of Education Policy at Michigan State University, and has written extensively on the failed billionaire Betsy DeVos' school voucher movement. Well, DeVos and other billionaires are finding ways to decimate public schools. Visit Dr. Josh Cowen's Substack: Josh Cowen's Newsletter.42:25-50:04: Last Call: Trump's Econ Hurts MIIn this week's "Last Call," Pat highlights new data showing how the MAGA Trump Regime's economy is leading to major job losses in Michigan. Tariffs, and continued tax cuts and corporate welfare are leading to expected results. 50:05-52:14: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!https://www.patreon.com/cw/LeftofLansingMusic provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardNOTES:"Helping our children live better, more prosperous lives is the most basic, sacred obligation we have." By Dr. Josh Cowen of "Josh Cowen's Newsletter" Substack."Trump's threat to block Gordie Howe bridge is pure oligarchy." By Steve Neavling of The Detroit Metro Times "Moroun cash ties Michigan GOP hopefuls to Trump's Gordie Howe bridge standoff." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Trump cabinet member ensnared in Epstein scandal." By Judd Legam and Rebecca Crosby of Popular Information "High costs, uncertainty among local impacts of Trump tariffs." By Leo Kaplan of The City Pulse "Michigan loses more jobs than all but one other state, report says." By Todd Spangler & Adrienne Roberts of The Detroit Free Press "Mike Duggan ‘studying' Trump school choice program for Michigan." By Simon D. Schuster of Bridge Michigan "Whitmer signs off on school cell phone ban set for next fall." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Michigan travel pitch draws Canadian criticism amid Trump trade tensions." By Janelle D. James of Bridge Michigan Gordie Howe Bridge Photo: "Gordie Howe Bridge 2025c2" by Antony-22 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Gordie Howe Bridge & Ambassador Bridge Exits Photo: Valaurian Waller/The Conversation, CC BY-ND (via Michigan Advance)

February 11, 2026 ~ Host and John James discussed Michigan's 2026 governor race. Congressman John James shared his views on his parental bill of rights and the Gordie Howe Bridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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It’s Wednesday, February 4th. The Scott Jennings Show is back with COMMON SENSE for the AMERICAN PEOPLE—starting in Minnesota with Tom Homan’s latest enforcement update, then breaking news as major medical groups retreat on transition surgeries for minors, plus a live interview with Michigan gubernatorial candidate Congressman John James. Go to Freespoke.com - Scott Jennings to download their app for free. https://www.inspirationtravel.com/event/salem-media-gulf-america-cruise-2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On our radar this week… The first-ever recipient of a previously owned Nobel Peace Prize apparently wants to be the Genghis Khan of the 21st Century. In the last week, Trump has  Threatened to invade Venezuela if his hand-picked government doesn't do his bidding;  Stationed an armada near Iran in preparations for an aerial war;  Hinted at an imminent effort at regime change in Cuba;  Doubled-downed on his armed assault on the Constitution in Minneapolis with a change in messaging but little else, He replaced one Nazi-adjacent ICE commander with a fascist-adjacent ICE commander in Minneapolis with vague promises of a future future drawdown on masked thugs roaming the streets, but not now. Sent his FBI and Tulsi Gabbard to investigate the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, a continuation of his b.s. claims of fraud costing him a win over Joe Biden, and  Had his FBI raid the home of a reporter in violation of federal law; and, Arrested reporter Don Lemon for covering a peaceful Minneapolis protest because it “disrupted” a religious service Trump’s war on Minneapolis inspired a powerful anthem from “The Boss.” Bruce Springsteen's “The Streets of Minneapolis” pulls no punches in denouncing Trump, ICE Barbie and Stephen Miller. Due to copyright restrictions we can't play it here … but it's well worth a visit to YouTube. Trump World is also having a direct impact on Michigan politics. Trump has reportedly inserted himself in the battle for the party's gubernatorial nomination, torpedoing frontrunner John James and encouraging 78-year-old rich guy Perry Johnson's newly announced campaign.  Michigan Democrats have launched their first attack ad on independent gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan even as the party's contests for Attorney General and Secretary of State are all but over.  A Republican dark money group is promoting one of the Democrats in next week's primary to fill a state Senate primary … with the belief that State Board of Education President Pamela Pugh would be easier to beat in the April general election. Democrats, including Saginaw Dem chair Jennifer Austin and Saginaw state Representative Amos O'Neal, are crying “foul.” Senator Elissa Slotkin says Kristi Noem has to go. In a Senate speech, Michigan's junior senator noted she had voted to confirm Noem … but the cabinet member derided as “ICE Barbie” has betrayed fundamental American values. We’re joined this week by political science guru Norm Ornstein, emeritus scholar at the conservative think-tank American Enterprise Institute with his assessment of congressional dysfunction and Trump's drive for one-person government. He is the co-author, with Thomas E. Mann, of It’s Even Worse Than It Looks: How the American Constitutional System Collided With the New Politics of Extremism. Norm is a Minnesota native. He was a child prodigy, graduating from high school when he was fourteen and from college when he was eighteen. He received his BA from the University of Minnesota and PhD in political science from the University of Michigan.  By the mid-1970s, he had become a professor of political science at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., establishing a reputation as an expert on the United States Congress. Ornstein is a frequent contributor to The Washington Post, The Atlantic and the National Journal. He wrote a weekly column for Roll Call for 11 years, and was co-director of the AEI-Brookings Election Reform Project. He helped draft key parts of the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, also known as the McCain–Feingold Act. Ornstein is a registered Democrat but considers himself a centrist and has voted for individuals from both parties. We’re now on YouTube every week! Click here to subscribe. A Republic, If You Can Keep It is sponsored by © Clay Jones/claytoonz.com  

John James (Newsboys) — Testimonyhttp://AllanLondon.comShow NotesIn this powerful testimony, John James shares his personal journey of faith, redemption, and spiritual renewal. He speaks candidly about life behind the music, the pressures of success, and how God met him in moments of weakness, correction, and surrender.John James also reflects on his time with Newsboys, one of the most iconic and influential Christian bands in modern Christian music history. With decades of impact, chart-topping songs, and global reach, the Newsboys have shaped Christian culture and worship for generations—making his testimony especially meaningful.He emphasizes that a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ is not built on fame, platform, or performance, but on humility, repentance, and daily obedience. His story is a reminder that God's grace restores, refines, and redirects, even after failure.This episode offers encouragement to anyone who feels discouraged, broken, or distant from God, affirming that restoration and purpose are always possible through Christ.Featuring studio cats Jaggy and Tedi, a reminder that God's presence is steady and comforting—even in moments of deep reflection and renewal.

Congressman John James is the living embodiment of the American Dream. But as a conservative, he gets more pushback from people who "look like him" than from anyone else. His resume is beyond impressive, he's a proven leader, and he is vying for the Governor's mansion in Michigan. What's not to like? Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman John James is the living embodiment of the American Dream. But as a conservative, he gets more pushback from people who "look like him" than from anyone else. His resume is beyond impressive, he's a proven leader, and he is vying for the Governor's mansion in Michigan. What's not to like? Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Thursday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Who Do You Trust? Clay Travis outlines a Gallup poll that reveals trust in the media has plummeted to a record low of just 28%, compared to over 70% in 1980. Clay explores why Americans no longer trust legacy media, citing misinformation during COVID-19 and the Russia collusion narrative. He challenges listeners to share which media figures they still trust, emphasizing the difference between agreeing with someone’s opinion and trusting their factual accuracy. Make it Make Sense Clay also breaks down the controversy over illegal immigrants receiving healthcare benefits in the Democrats’ continuing resolution. While Democrats claim federal funds aren’t directly paying for undocumented healthcare, Clay explains how federal dollars flow to states like California, New York, and Illinois, which then allocate funds for these services. He ties this to COVID-era spending that Democrats want to make permanent, warning that these embedded costs are fueling the shutdown fight. Practicing Gratitude Clay continues the conversation on the collapse of trust in media, sparked by a Gallup poll showing confidence at historic lows. Clay shares listener reactions and humorously calls out fellow radio host Jesse Kelly for ordering $75 tequila shots, tying it into a broader discussion about gratitude and humility in media. Clay argues that many in mainstream media lack appreciation for their privileged positions, contrasting that with his own daily practice of gratitude and the conservative ethos of thankfulness for living in America. The American Dream An in-depth interview with Congressman John James, who is running for governor of Michigan. James responds to Al Sharpton’s false claim that Michigan lacks Black congressional representation, calling out identity politics and emphasizing policy over race. He outlines why Michigan will be the epicenter of U.S. politics in 2026 and 2028, citing open gubernatorial and Senate seats, competitive House races, and the state’s pivotal role in presidential elections. James stresses the need for strong Republican leadership to restore trust, improve education, strengthen the economy, and secure election integrity. He also shares his inspiring personal story—from growing up in Detroit to graduating West Point, serving as an Apache pilot in Iraq, and building a successful business—underscoring his commitment to faith, family, and service. Clay's Got Balls! Clay promotes his upcoming book “Balls”, which argues why young men and sports fans should vote Republican, and says he's going to donate all proceeds to charity and asks the audience which charity he should support. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck: https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton on Social Media: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuckYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.