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President Trump is looking to finish what the IDF started in Iran, the Big Beautiful Bill kicking up dust in a bare-knuckle battel for a compromise . [00:00:00] Rich Lowry [00:18:26] Doug Collins [00:36:50] John Thune [00:55:14] Ian Bremmer [01:13:38] Karl Rove [01:32:02] Martha MacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Senate Majority Leader John Thune joins Brian to discuss the latest on the Iran-Israel conflict and the Big, Beautiful Bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On The A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire covers a volatile weekend. Israel's “Rising Lion” operation escalates into a third day of war with Iran, with Tel Aviv enduring hypersonic missile barrages and Israel striking Tehran's nuclear sites, military bases, and oil facilities, killing key figures like the IRGC's intelligence chief. Netanyahu tells Fox News Israel aims to prevent Iran from arming proxies like the Houthis with nuclear weapons, while Trump, on Truth Social, denies U.S. involvement but warns Iran of severe consequences if attacked, urging a peace deal. McIntire sees Israel's goal as regime change, noting Netanyahu's calls to Iranians to rise up. In Minnesota, tragedy strikes as Democratic state lawmakers are targeted in politically motivated shootings; Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband are killed, while Sen. John Hoffman survives. The suspect, Vance Bolter, a bizarre figure with a varied past, allegedly impersonated a police officer. The “No Kings” protests, expected to spark riots, remain peaceful but draw “geriatric” crowds, with Randi Weingarten's flailing speech and a fear-mongering grandma highlighting media-driven hysteria. A Los Angeles chopper reporter's drunken rant about his divorce during a protest broadcast epitomizes California chaos. Senate Majority Leader John Thune endorses the “Big Beautiful Bill,” promising historic spending cuts. Reports of Trump pausing ICE raids on certain industries spark fears of a “generational sellout” among supporters. A Politico correction reveals journalistic incompetence, and a New York Times story about a woman's AI chatbot obsession leading to domestic violence raises alarms about AI's dangers. McIntire critiques partiality toward Israel, arguing Iran's nuclear ambitions justify action, and links Middle East destabilization to Western adventurism and Iran's terrorism sponsorship. Israel Iran war, Rising Lion, Tel Aviv missile strikes, Tehran attacks, Netanyahu, Trump peace deal, Minnesota shootings, Melissa Hortman, Vance Bolter, No Kings protests, Randi Weingarten, Big Beautiful Bill, John Thune, Trump ICE raids, Politico correction, AI chatbot dangers, Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Iran regime change, Middle East destabilization, Western adventurism, Islamists
Na tarde de 15 de junho de 2025, Israel e Irã trocaram intensas ofensivas: Teerã disparou mísseis e drones sobre cidades israelenses, atingindo áreas civis em Tamra, Bat Yam, Tel Aviv, Jerusalém e Rehovot, e deixando dezenas de mortos e muitos feridos. Do lado iraniano, o número de vítimas já ultrapassa 400, com centenas de feridos desde o início da Operação Rising Lion. Thiago de Aragão, analista político Diante desse clima de guerra que avança para o terceiro dia, Donald Trump assumiu o centro do palco internacional. O chefe da Casa Branca confirmou que sabia dos ataques israelenses, salientando que foi mantido informado, mas reiterou com firmeza que “os EUA não participaram diretamente” da ofensiva. Mais do que isso, vetou uma possível tentativa de assassinato do aiatolá Khamenei por Israel alegando que, até aquele momento, nenhum americano havia sido morto, e que um ataque tão extremo seria “escalada demais”. Mas a retórica de Trump permanece poderosa. O presidente norte-americano chamou as ofensivas de “excelentes”, e advertiu a República Islâmica que “poderemos acabar esse conflito sangrento” se os EUA ou seus cidadãos forem alvos. Em outra declaração, relembrou seu histórico de negociações, afirmando que Israel e Irã “logo farão um acordo”, num eco ao processo entre Índia e Paquistão. Não surpreende que seus aliados no Congresso estejam divididos. O líder republicano do Senado, John Thune, pediu respostas militares em caso de ataque a americanos. Em plena “Fox News Sunday”, ele afirmou que os EUA lançariam “toda sua força” se Teerã ousasse visar a América. Já o senador Rand Paul condenou qualquer intervenção, dizendo que “não é papel dos EUA entrar nessa guerra”. Essa tensão dentro do Partido Republicano é visível: parte do grupo defende apoio sem restrições a Israel, combinando retórica beligerante e reforço militar, enquanto a ala “America First”, alertada por Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene e Rand Paul, pressiona para que Trump não arraste os EUA para um conflito prolongado. E Trump? Ele segue em seu próprio labirinto estratégico. Retomou a campanha de “máxima pressão” sobre o Irã, com sanções fortes e envio de defesas antiaéreas à região. Tudo isso sem autorizar tropas terrestres nem ataques diretos. Pivô dessa atuação, vetou o assassinato de Khamenei, mas encorajou os israelenses a manter elevados ataques contra instalações nucleares e militares iranianas — ao mesmo tempo que sinalizou abertura a negociações indiretas. A pressão interna é intensa: Trump precisa manter seus apoiadores MAGA (Make America Great Again) satisfeitos, sem abrir mão de parecer firme em defesa de Israel. E isso enquanto a economia interna pode ser afetada por choques nos preços do petróleo, típicos de conflitos no Oriente Médio. As próximas 48 horas serão decisivas. Caso o Irã ataque bases ou cidadãos americanos, Trump já deixou claro que o país responderá com força total. Por outro lado, se persistir a escalada apenas entre Israel e Irã, ele aposta na desescalada diplomática — talvez no G7 — para evitar que os EUA sejam tragados num confronto maior. Mas o jogo é arriscado. Um míssil errado ou um ataque a interesses americanos pode jogar o país numa rota de guerra direta, exatamente o cenário que a ala isolacionista teme. E Trump, com sua combinação de bravata, veto calculado e diplomacia relâmpago, está novamente no comando de um equilíbrio frágil, um fino limite entre contenção e confronto.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) joined Guy on the show Thursday to discuss the Big Beautiful Bill, and also provided his initial reaction to Senator Alex Padilla being removed from Kristi Noem's press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota joined The Guy Benson Show today to walk through the Senate's ongoing process of refining the House-passed Big Beautiful Bill, and he highlighted efforts to find deeper spending cuts while still helping President Trump deliver on key campaign promises. Thune also explained how closely he's coordinating with Speaker Mike Johnson to ensure Republicans don't lose their razor-thin House majority over changes to the bill. Thune also briefly weighed in on the reported removal of Senator Alex Padilla from a DHS briefing and the violence in CA over ICE raids, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You know how people are always saying, "What happens in California often doesn't stay here"? They're so right! Case in point: home insurance. When natural disasters happen, home insurance is how folks are able to rebuild. But when natural disasters happen over and over again, like the wildfires in California, home insurance companies become overwhelmed. And it's not just a California issue. In Iowa and Oklahoma, residents are currently recovering from tornadoes. In North Carolina, families are still reeling from Hurricane Helene. And natural disasters across the country are likely to get more common—and more powerful—because of climate change. So, we spoke to Crooked Climate Correspondent Anya Zoledziowski about how climate change is going to make your home insurance more expensive.And in headlines: California Democrat Rep. Pete Aguilar goes toe to toe with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over federal forces in LA; President Trump threatens potential protesters of his upcoming military parade; Republican Sen. John Thune is feeling good about a certain big, beautiful bill; and Greta Thunberg is among activists deported by Israel after attempting to bring aid to Gaza.Show Notes:Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday
On the sixty-second episode of the Constitutionalist, Ben, Shane, and Matthew discuss the Mayflower Compact, and its implications for American political life as one of the nation's earliest constitutional compacts. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast co-hosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.
In this fiery and deeply analytical segment, Tara dives into the surprising role Elon Musk played in pushing real budget cuts forward—forcing Speaker Mike Johnson and Senator John Thune to greenlight the long-stalled Doge cuts and setting the stage for 11 more deficit-reduction bills. Tara lays out how the SALT deduction is the primary obstacle to meaningful reform, costing $350 billion and benefiting high-tax blue states at everyone else's expense. She warns of a looming debt crisis if Republicans continue Biden-style spending and praises Musk for highlighting hard truths ignored by Congress. The conversation shifts into national security, exposing how the Biden administration's border policies and ICE attacks may have opened the door to catastrophic threats. A must-listen if you care about fiscal sanity, national security, or simply want to understand how media manipulation and political gamesmanship intersect.
Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman. C4 & Bryan started the show discussing how John Thune has a plan for the big beautiful bill. A recap of the interview with Kelly Madigan. Congressman Andy Harris joined the show discussing the big beautiful bill. Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming joined the show discussing the need for a new full time position within her office. She also discussed the county IG situation surronding Kelly Madigan. Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.
As President Trump calls out Senators by name for their criticisms of the signature legislation, Senate Majority Leader John Thune joins Brian to share his strategy for getting the party on the same page. [00:18:25] Chris Sununu [00:36:48] Gerri Willis [00:55:10] Mayor Glenn Jacobs [01:13:35] Sen. John Thune [01:32:00] Mark Kriegel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aaron McIntire covers the fallout from the Boulder terror attack by Mohamed Sabry Soliman, with Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi vowing to deport the Egyptian national and prosecute anti-Semitic violence. Senate Majority Leader John Thune warns of a $2.6 trillion tax hike if the “big, beautiful bill” fails, while the Washington Post baffles over a “mysterious” fentanyl drop at the secured border. Democrats struggle to connect with young men, as Nate Silver's data reveals conservatives dominate among those with strong mental health, hinting at a spiritual divide. news, politics, Aaron McIntire, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, Boulder attack, terrorism, illegal immigration, Donald Trump, Pam Bondi, hate crime, deportation, John Thune, big beautiful bill, tax increase, child tax credit, Washington Post, fentanyl, border security, Axios, economy, optimism, ICE, masks, doxxing, Moderna, COVID vaccine, Mount Etna, volcano, global warming, Steve Milloy, Tim Walz, young men, Nate Silver, mental health, spiritual battle, current events
On the sixty-first episode, Shane and Ben are joined by Joseph Natali, a Ph.D. student at Baylor University dissertating on the constitutionalism of bureaucracy and how Presidents succeed or fail in exercising control over the executive branch. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew K. Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.
On the sixtieth episode, Matthew and Ben are joined by Shilo Brooks, Executive Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University, to discuss his immensely popular course "The Art of Statesmanship and the Political Life." We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew K. Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.
www.commsolutionsmn.com- For the most part, our local media is just the worst. Our illustrious governor has been touting our increased graduation rates in the state of Minnesota and our media outlets have been singing his praises as though he is the second coming of Woodrow Wilson. The problem? They haven't done one ounce of research to find out why more people are graduating. It doesn't take much effort to find out that the graduation standards have been lowered. All it takes is a little slight of hand to fool everyone into applauding for a complete illusion. President Trump has has an historic first 100 days. The Republicans hold the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. They should just have to come in after President Trump and codify his Executive Orders into law. They have passed two things in 100 days, the Laken Riley Act and the continuing resolution. Where is Congress? They have promised President Trump a big, beautiful bill and it's still stuck in Congress. This bill won't even address Trump's "no taxes on tips" and "no taxes on overtime" campaign promises. There are a couple of bills floating around about the Gulf of America and repealing the Patriot Act, but will they ever get through committee?
On the fifty-ninth episode of the Constitutionalist, Ben and Matthew discuss Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 7 of Alexis De Tocqueville's "Democracy in America" on the omnipotence of the majority. They discuss Tocqueville's warnings of the detrimental effects of democracy on the citizen. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast co-hosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.
In Episode 2 of The Shipwreck Show, host Shipwreck delivers a fiery and deeply personal breakdown of the controversy surrounding Dr. Casey Means, President Trump's pick for Surgeon General. With equal parts sass and substance, Shipwreck defends Means from media hit pieces, influencer takedowns, and big pharma gatekeepers, arguing that her holistic stance, food-as-medicine philosophy, and public criticism of seed oils make her exactly the kind of disruptor America needs. The episode also takes aim at a comatose Congress, literally, with viral footage of lawmakers sleeping on the House floor and doing nothing to advance Trump's agenda. From Big Pharma lobbyist influence to John Thune's tone-deaf opposition to drug price reform, Shipwreck calls out the performative dysfunction of D.C. with her signature unfiltered honesty. She mixes in stories about raising healthy kids, sourcing local meat, natural medicine, and even roasting James O'Keefe's Epstein “exclusive” for being all paywall, no payoff. With humor, passion, and an unapologetic mom-on-a-mission energy, Shipwreck makes the case for reclaiming health, truth, and political accountability, one rant at a time. It's raw, real, and wildly relatable. This isn't just commentary. It's a call to wake the hell up.
On the fifty-eighth episode, Shane, Matthew, and Ben are joined by William B. Allen, Professor Emeritus of Political Philosophy at Michigan State University, to discuss Montesquieu's political philosophy and its influence on the American Founding and eighteenth-century British politics. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew K. Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.
NJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King brings on Senate reporter Savannah Behrmann and House reporter Casey Wooten to talk the updates on budget reconciliation. They talk which programs could be at risk due to budget cuts, the role of the Senate parliamentarian in the reconciliation process, and more.
Daily Wire White House Correspondent Mary Margaret Olohan and Senate Majority Leader John Thune discuss the Senate's pivotal role in executing Trump's sweeping agenda, including the ambitious ‘big beautiful' budget package. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.
On the fifty-seventh episode of the Constitutionalist, Shane and Matthew discuss Volume 1, Chapter 2 of Alexis De Tocqueville's "Democracy in America." We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast co-hosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.
Jon Hunter and Michael Card, Ph.D., scrutinize Thune's performance as majority leader. They round up national headlines and stories about the South Dakota congressman.
On the fifty-sixth episode of the Constitutionalist, Shane, Ben, and Matthew discuss Federalist 37, and Madison's teachings on political and epistemological limits. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast co-hosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.
Our Dakota Political Junkies look at how the national news is scrutinizing Leader John Thune's leadership style. Plus, where do deportees go when they can't go home?
www.commsolutionsmn.com- It was a big week as we lost George Foreman, Kitty Dukakis, and Val Kilmer. The former and the latter gave us so much in the realm of entertainment and it's sad to see them go. President Trump has been lighting it up this week. He enacted the tariffs, had the stock market tank, over 75 nations rushed to negotiate, and the tariffs are on a 90 day pause. China is now in the spotlight as it is trying to fight back, but doesn't have the financial strength to hold out. We'll see how long it lasts. Tim Walz took our $18 billion surplus to a projected $6 billion deficit. That is some of the worst financial mismanagement ever. Not one to learn a lesson, Walz just released his budget, and boy, is it a doozy. He also wants to expand the sales tax to some services that currently don't have one (like having your taxes done). He also wants to increase a healthcare surcharge on HMOs. There is also an anti-fraud provision included. In an effort to "fully fund education" he's cutting funding of some things, like text books, to non-public schools. He's not willing to cut the tax for our seniors on social security. We're one of a handful of states that still do that. Despite the cost for Southwest Rail doubling, it's still full steam ahead. These omnibus bills need to be done. Why won't the Republicans stand up and stop all of this spending? MN statutes say that bills should be single-issue, but they don't write them that way and the courts won't uphold the law.
Purchase Professor Rasmussen's book here.We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org.The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.
The Guy Benson Show 04-10-2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), the longtime senator from South Dakota and newly minted majority leader as of January 2025, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the House's passage of the Senate's version of the budget resolution—calling it a critical step forward in advancing President Trump's economic agenda. Thune emphasized the importance of finalizing the budget to prevent tax hikes on everyday Americans and outlined what comes next in the legislative process. He also weighed in on the future of the TikTok ban, as Trump extends the app's operation despite the law on the books. Finally, Benson and Thune closed out by reflecting on his first 100 days leading the Senate GOP. Listen to and read the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
John Thune and Mike Johnson deliver statements regarding a budget resolution. Biden's team knew he wouldn't voluntarily step down from the campaign trail, so they used his debate against Trump to force his hand. Significant deals were made for American ships to be prioritized passing through the Panama Canal. When serving something bigger than yourself, things tend to line up. The House approves a budget resolution. Trump puts a pause on tariffs, except for China who saw an increase. Tim Walz puts his foot in his mouth yet again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NJ Daily managing editor Ledyard King brings on House reporter Casey Wooten and Senate reporter Savannah Behrman to break down what's happening with the budget reconciliation, congressional reactions to President Trump's tarrifs, and Speaker Mike Johnson's deal on proxy voting.
Friday, April 4th, 2025Today, the acting Inspector General for the Department of Defense has launched an investigation into Pete Hegseth's Signal chat messages; the Senate has voted to rescind some of Trump's tariffs which caused the third biggest stock market crash in modern history; federal prosecutors have dropped the charges against the guy Nancy Mace says assaulted her; massive layoffs at the FDA include scientists working on bird flu and pet food safety; Judge Boasberg held a hearing in the contempt proceedings in the Alien Enemies Act case; and Allison delivers your Good News.Guest: Mayor Karen BassMayor Bass Applauds FEMA's Extension of Deadline for No-Cost Debris Removal ProgramWildfire Recovery Resources - LA CityResources Centers Available For Those Impacted by L.A. WildfiresEARTH DAY LA - April 25Mayor Karen BassMayor Karen Bass (@mayor.lacity.gov) — BlueskyGuest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything — John FugelsangThe John Fugelsang PodcastSiriusXM ProgressThank You, Pique LifeGet 20% off on the Radiant Skin Duo, plus a FREE starter kit at Piquelife.com/dailybeans.Stories:Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Hegseth Signal messages | CNN PoliticsSenate Votes to Rescind Some Trump Tariffs, With G.O.P. Support | The New York TimesTrump contradicts aides, talking points on purpose of global tariffs | The Washington PostVeterinarians working on bird flu, pet food safety are fired in HHS purge | The Washington PostCharge dropped against foster advocate accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace | The Washington PostGood Trouble:Hands off 2025 is tomorrow! Go to HandsOff2025.com to find the rally nearest you, put on your comfy shoes, stay hydrated and KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. Know Your Rights | Protesters' Rights | ACLU From The Good NewsShit Show (Instrumental) | YouTubeItalian Government -Citizenship by descent (iure sanguinis)Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts
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On the fifty-fourth episode of the Constitutionalist, Shane, Ben, and Matthew discuss the arguments of Martin Diamond and Herbert Storing in favor of preserving the Electoral College, presented to the Subcommittee on the Constitution of the Senate Judiciary Committee in July 1977. The readings may be accessed here: Martin Diamond: http://www.electoralcollegehistory.com/electoral/docs/diamond.pdf Herbert Storing (Chapter 21 in this volume): https://www.aei.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/-toward-a-more-perfect-union_154408483501.pdf?x85095 We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast co-hosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.
On the fifty-third episode of the Constitutionalist, Shane, Ben, and Matthew discuss Lincoln's famous "Temperance Address," delivered on Washington's birthday in 1842 to the Washington Society in Springfield, Illinois. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast co-hosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.
Hour 4: The Tara Show - “25% Tariffs on Cars Not made in America” “The Table Rock Fires” “Will McMaster Stand against the Fires” “The Clock is Ticking on John Thune” full 1838 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:08:11 +0000 YFtO8gMVx9WyvzJslc64f99TPLw9fEWy news The Tara Show news Hour 4: The Tara Show - “25% Tariffs on Cars Not made in America” “The Table Rock Fires” “Will McMaster Stand against the Fires” “The Clock is Ticking on John Thune” Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as "Tara-ists" because of their passion and participation in the show. Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 "Personality of the Year!" In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for three newspapers and writing for a variety of national publications. She won a first place reporting award from the North Carolina Press Association for an investigative series about the weaknesses in Charlotte's overburdened court system, which regularly let murderers off the hook with less than 15 years in prison. Due to her work, that system has been reformed. Tara is also a winner of the prestigious first place Green Eyeshade Award, a national award for column writing from The Society of Professional Journalists. Tara took to the airwaves about 15 years ago to do a radio show heard up and down the coast and fell in love with bypassing her editors to talk straight to the people. Tara hasn't stopped reporting, and still brings her investigative journalism to the show. Tara is a mom, wife and talk radio convert-- and weekday mornings she's live and local on News/Talk 989 WORD. Are you a "Tara-ist"? It's time to get captured! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F
Send us a textOn today's Beach Talk, Betsey Newehuyse and I break down the headlines as the President floods the zone with controversy, wielding Executive Orders like a wrecking ball to smash the federal government to pieces. In these gloomy, fear-filled times, we need a break—so we turn to baseball and college hoops. March Madness is here, and my LA Dodgers take on Betsey's Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, where fans are out in full force for their favorite Japanese superstars. Meanwhile, I've been writing open letters to Senator John Thune, urging him to step up and put the brakes on the President's anti-democratic agenda. And now, Michael Kruse of Politico has taken notice, quoting my letters in his latest profile: "Does John Thune Have a Red Line When It Comes to Trump?"But the headlines only get darker—the administration is rounding up immigrants, with ICE Director Tom Homan invoking the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to detain so-called “Venezuelan Terrorists” without due process. They've been shipped off to El Salvadorian prisons—unnamed, unidentified, uncharged. And then there's what I'm calling "The Chainsaw Massacre", a brutal purge of funding and jobs, engineered by Elon Musk himself. We dive into the real, personal stories behind these losses.Join us for all this and more on Beach Talk—because the news never stops, and neither do we.SHOW NOTESSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you! Ken's Substack Page The Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com
On the fifty-second episode of the Constitutionalist, Shane, Ben, and Matthew are joined by Jordan Cash, Assistant Professor at the James Madison College at Michigan State University, to discuss Texas's declaration of independence from Mexico, and its annexation by the United States. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.
Send us a textEver heard the word patrimonialism? Neither had we—until we read Jonathan Rauch's eye-opening article in The Atlantic: "One Word Describes Trump." In this episode of The Two Kens, Ken Fong and I dive into what this term really means and why it's the key to understanding the new administration. Patrimonialism, a concept from sociologist Max Weber, describes rulers who claim to be the symbolic “father” of the people—personifying and controlling the state. Sound familiar? We break down the administration's first 60 days including mass firings, legal overreach, and dismantling of key government services; renaming the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali (yes, really); trade wars, territorial ambitions including Canada, Greenland, the Panama Canal, and the chaos strategy at play. We also talk about my letters to Senate Majority Leader John Thune—picked up by Politico and The New Yorker—urging him to take a stand. Plus, we tackle the Democratic Party's challenge in fighting back against this Republican power grab. Join us for this timely and critical conversation. SHOW NOTESBecome a Patron | Ken's Substack PageSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you! Ken's Substack Page The Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com
Sen. Chuck Schumer faces the ire of furious Democrats incensed that he helped Trump and Musk pass their government funding bill. Plus, the detainment of a Columbia University student activist raises alarms over free speech in America.
Ten Democratic senators helped Republicans pass Trump and Musk's partisan government funding bill, and a lot of members of their party are unhappy about it. Plus, former Rep. Charlie Dent makes the case that Trump's tariffs give Democrats a massive opportunity to go on the offense.
On the fifty-first episode of the Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Matthew Reising discuss James Madison's Note on Property for the National Gazette, published March 27, 1792 We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.
To commemorate the fiftieth episode of The Constitutionalist, Benjamin Kleinerman, Shane Leary, and Matthew Reising discuss the Constitution of 1787. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) joined The Guy Benson Show to discuss the confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet nominees, including RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, and the pace at which these confirmations should move through the Senate. Sen. Thune and Guy Thune also weighed in on the future of reconciliation bills as Republicans work to advance Trump's agenda. Sen. Thune also addressed the tragic air collision between an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk military helicopter in DC, expressing his deep remorse for the victims as he and his wife honor them in prayer. Listen to the full interview at the link below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 119th Congress is steaming ahead, with a mountain of work that includes everything from confirming Donald Trump's cabinet nominees to sealing a reconciliation spending bill (or two) into law. How will the House and Senate navigate it all? On this episode of All Things, Kim Strassel speaks with the Vice Chair of the Senate GOP Policy Committee, Sen. James Lankford, about where things stand in the reconciliation wars, the wisdom of Trump's quick nominations, Joe Biden's aggressive midnight regulations and how the new GOP Senate majority will function under new GOP leader John Thune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joins Meet the Press to discuss his relationship with President-elect Trump and how it may impact the incoming Trump administration's plans on immigration and tax cuts. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) tells Kristen Welker that he is open to working with Republicans on a deal for Dreamers after Trump opened the door for change. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) says that the Democrats lost the 2024 election because there was a lack of focus on the economy. Carol Lee, Jonathan Martin, Symone Sanders Townsend and Marc Short join the Meet the Press roundtable.
On Thursday's Mark Levin's Show, WMAL's Larry O'Connor fills in for Mark tonight, and he discusses how John Thune's office should bend over backwards to help President Trump to lock in the best team from his picks as possible. Trump's stunning win is a perfect example of the love that this country has for him and that he is needed. In addition, asylum seekers are a huge problem as the radical left and RINO's have done everything they can to allow asylum them to come into the country without proper vetting. Also, Joni Ernst does not agree with Pete Hegseth being the Secretary Of Defense. She claims that he does not have the experience to be the Secretary Of Defense and considers him to be a bad choice due to his strong support for avoiding women to be in the Military. Lastly, Justice Sonia Sotomayor supports the fact that young children's genders are being scientifically engineered to be the sex they claim to be. She supports pre-pubescent boys and girls in taking chemical hormones that reverse their natural gender development that they were born with. It is insane that she is pushing for this as a Judge who can make critical decisions about this issue and it is outrageous that she is in the position to pass laws on this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Donald Trump meets Joe Biden at the White House for yet another hilarious photo-op; Senate Republicans elect John Thune their majority leader; and Trump makes some new picks for his cabinet. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2085 - - - DailyWire+: 47% off for the 47th President—plus, TODAY ONLY, get a FREE Leftist Tears Tumbler with your membership! Join us at https://dailywire.com/subscribe with code TRUMP. Matt Walsh's hit documentary “Am I Racist?” is NOW AVAILABLE on DailyWire+! Head to https://amiracist.com to become a member today! Get your Ben Shapiro merch here: https://bit.ly/3TAu2cw - - - Today's Sponsors: ExpressVPN - Get 4-6 Months FREE of ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/ben PureTalk - Get one year free of DW+ Insider: https://www.PureTalk.com/Shapiro PreBorn! - Help save babies from abortion: https://www.preborn.com/Ben Policygenius - Get your free life insurance quote & see how much you could save: https://policygenius.com/SHAPIRO Grand Canyon University - Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu - - - Socials: Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3cXUn53 Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QtuibJ Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3TTirqd Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPyBiB
Warning: this episode contains strong language.In his first week as president-elect, Donald J. Trump moved at breakneck speed to fill out his cabinet with a set of loyalists who were both conventional and deeply unconventional, the U.S. Senate chose a leader who could complicate Trump's agenda, and President Joe Biden welcomed Trump back to the White House.Times Journalists Michael Barbaro, Julie Hirschfeld Davis, Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman, sat down to make sense of it all.Guest: Julie Hirschfeld Davis, who covers politics for The New York Times.Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times.Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: Matt Gaetz is Mr. Trump's pick for attorney general.John Thune is set to become the next Senate majority leader.Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump's brief public display of civility was followed by a two-hour meeting behind closed doors.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.