Podcast appearances and mentions of John Thune

In a wide-ranging broadcast, the host reports that Senate Republicans, led by John Thune, are seeking votes for a symbolic $9 billion funding cut to agencies like PBS, NPR, and USAID—citing recent revelations that USAID allegedly shipped dangerous viruses abroad. The program also discusses mounting threats against former President Trump by Iranian officials and failures within the Secret Service after multiple assassination attempts. The episode closes with an emotional account of 15-year-old Chastity Nelson, killed in South Carolina by a repeat DUI offender whose prior convictions were mishandled. A vigil overflowing two parking lots honored her life, as the community demanded accountability and reform to prevent more tragedies.

De kans dat de Verenigde Staten sancties gaan instellen tegen Rusland, wordt steeds groter. Nadat president Trump zelf eerder deze week sancties niet uitsloot, is nu ook de top van de Republikeinse partij om. Zowel Mike Johnson, de Republikeinse voorzitter van het Huis van Afgevaardigden als John Thune, de Republikeinse leider in de Senaat, is voorstander van een sterk signaal richting Rusland. 'Trump is om', zegt Amerika-correspondent Jan Postma. De oorlog is nog volop bezig, toch wordt in Rome vandaag gesproken over de wederopbouw van Oekraïne. Demissionair premier Schoof en minister Veldkamp van Buitenlandse Zaken gaan er heen, gevolgd door een stoet mensen uit het bedrijfsleven. Het is Oekraïne ernst, zegt Oekraïne-correspondent Chris Colijn. De Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland RVO, en de Regionale Ontwikkelingsmaatschappijen ROM, willen startups, scale-ups en innovatieve mkb-bedrijven beter ondersteunen. Op deze manier moeten die bedrijven beter kunnen groeien, want dat is belangrijk voor de uitdagingen van dit moment. Ellen Jacobs, directeur innovatie en ondernemerschap bij RVO, geeft een toelichting. Over deze podcast In Ochtendnieuws hoor je in 20 minuten het belangrijkste nieuws van de dag. Abonneer je op de podcast via bnr.nl/ochtendnieuws, de BNR-app, Spotify en Apple Podcasts. Of luister elke dag live via bnr.nl/live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Representative Ralph Norman joins Tara to declare a firm no on the massive “big beautiful bill,” blasting Lindsey Graham and John Thune for exploding deficit spending with an extra $635 billion a year—adding up to $6 trillion over a decade. As Congress clashes over runaway spending, Norman warns that unless the U.S. sustains 3% growth for the next ten years, the nation is headed for $60 trillion in debt by 2035. Meanwhile, efforts to redo the census are gaining traction. Tara and her co-host break down how counting illegal immigrants for apportioning House seats rigged the balance of power, gifting California and blue states up to a dozen undeserved congressional districts while red states like Florida and Texas were cheated. Ron DeSantis and Marjorie Taylor Greene are leading the charge to fix the census, reassert citizenship-based representation, and reclaim the electoral votes and legislative seats that were stolen. As the debt soars and the political stakes climb higher, this broadcast exposes how fraud, pork-barrel politics, and manipulated headcounts are reshaping the future of the country—and why it's time to stand up before it's too late.

In these in-depth segments, the host exposes the accelerating crisis of unsustainable government spending and the collusion between political elites and media giants to protect their power. First, Rep. Ralph Norman explains why he's a hard “no” on the Senate's massive spending bill, calling out Lindsey Graham and John Thune for adding over $600 billion in annual deficit spending—ballooning the debt toward an unthinkable $60 trillion by 2035. The discussion underscores how bloated budgets get rammed through: senators stuffing the bills with pork to buy votes, all while the public is distracted. Meanwhile, the battle over the census is heating up. Leaders like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Ron DeSantis push to redo the census to count only citizens when apportioning House seats, arguing that fraudulent counts and illegal immigration have rigged representation in blue states and stolen power from places like Florida and Texas. In the second segment, Lindsey Graham faces primary challengers like Andre Bauer, but splitting the field may ultimately help him cling to power despite polling in the low 40s. Then, an explosive story: Donald Trump has won a $16 million settlement from CBS and Paramount after “60 Minutes” was caught deceptively editing Kamala Harris's interview to cover up her incompetence on Israel policy—a case the host calls “journalistic fraud.” Finally, the broadcast breaks down staggering new evidence that the FBI hid proof of Chinese election interference, lied to Congress, and helped censor social media posts about COVID and voter fraud—actions the host says amount to collusion to install a compromised president. Together, these revelations paint a picture of a political system that is not just broken but actively betraying the American people.

Today's broadcasts reveal a sweeping portrait of dysfunction at every level of American politics and media. In the first segment, Rep. Ralph Norman draws a hard line against the Senate's colossal spending package, blasting Lindsey Graham and John Thune for breaking their promises and adding over $600 billion in new annual deficit spending—fueling a debt trajectory toward $60 trillion in just a decade. The discussion shows how reckless budgets are rammed through by stuffing bills with pork to buy votes, leaving taxpayers and future generations to pay the price. At the same time, calls intensify to redo the U.S. census, as Marjorie Taylor Greene and Ron DeSantis argue that counting illegal immigrants has robbed red states like Florida and Texas of fair congressional representation. In the next segment, Lindsey Graham faces primary challenges from figures like Andre Bauer and Mark Lynch—but the host warns that splitting the opposition may ironically help Graham survive despite abysmal poll numbers. The conversation then pivots to Donald Trump's $16 million settlement against CBS and Paramount for deceptively editing Kamala Harris's interview to cover up her incoherent answers on Israel—proof, the host says, that corporate media functions as a campaign arm of the Democrats. Finally, explosive evidence emerges that the FBI not only suppressed proof of Chinese election interference and counterfeit IDs used in mass voter fraud, but also lied to Congress and destroyed records to protect Director Christopher Wray. All the while, the same FBI worked with Big Tech to censor Americans who questioned mail-in ballots and COVID policies—topics that were essential to justifying mass absentee voting and, ultimately, reshaping the election outcome. Taken together, these stories lay bare a rigged system—financially, politically, and culturally—where entrenched elites collude to maintain their power and silence dissent, leaving ordinary Americans to pay the price.

Majority Leader John Thune must step up and fire the Senate Parliamentarian. We cannot have someone appointed by the late Harry Reid gutting President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this fiery monologue, the host exposes how Senate Republican leader John Thune and the entrenched Bush-era establishment are sabotaging efforts to remove over a million illegal immigrants from taxpayer-funded Medicaid. Despite clear federal law barring non-citizens from these benefits, Thune, backed by the same open-borders donors who funded George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Karl Rove's decades-long globalist agenda, is accused of hiding behind parliamentary maneuvers to keep the system alive. The segment argues this is the last gasp of a corrupt political machine desperate to preserve illegal immigration as a tool to reshape America—and warns that unless the Bush-aligned “cancer” inside the Republican Party is defeated, the nation faces permanent transformation.

Across two fiery segments, the host exposes a dual-front crisis threatening America's future. First, Senate Republican leader John Thune is accused of siding with globalist donors and sabotaging Donald Trump's immigration agenda—ensuring 1.4 million illegal immigrants remain on Medicaid by manipulating Senate rules and hiding behind a Democrat-appointed parliamentarian. Meanwhile, Elon Musk enters the political battlefield, threatening to fund primary challenges against any GOP member who supports Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," citing its record-breaking $5 trillion debt ceiling hike as fiscal suicide. As Republicans cave to donor pressure and poison-pill tactics, Democrats simultaneously push forward with a radical agenda, embracing open socialism and even communism. New York's Zohran Mamdani, praised by Senator Chris Murphy, champions seizing the means of production—while party leaders remain silent, biding their time until voters are powerless to stop it. This is the unraveling of both parties—and the future of America hangs in the balance.

Tara dives deep into the GOP's internal battle over Trump's massive immigration bill, exposing how Republican “open borders globalists” like John Thune and Lindsey Graham are working behind the scenes to sabotage it with budget-busting “poison pills.” She lays out how the Bush-era donor machine still controls many Republicans—funding primary challengers to keep amnesty and mass immigration alive. As Thune hides behind a Senate parliamentarian (installed by Harry Reid) to justify Medicaid for 1.4 million illegals, Tara warns it's all designed to tank Trump's agenda and preserve the status quo. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is threatening to bankroll primary challengers against any GOP members who vote to keep the border open, triggering Trump to lash out and deflect. Tara also interviews South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, now running for governor, who vows to follow Ron DeSantis' lead by deputizing every state law enforcement officer to remove criminal illegals and to eliminate South Carolina's income tax. With a looming $60 trillion national debt and an internal war between MAGA populists and establishment Republicans, she says the stakes couldn't be higher: either the border is secured—or the country goes bankrupt.

Tara explores two explosive stories showing how both the Left and the Republican establishment are sabotaging border security. In Denver, activists used the “Ice Block” app to help a convicted child rapist wanted by Interpol escape federal agents—highlighting how progressive networks actively obstruct law enforcement. Meanwhile, in Washington, GOP Senate leader John Thune and Lindsey Graham are inserting “poison pills” into Trump's immigration bill to preserve Medicaid for 1.4 million illegals, all while pretending their hands are tied by an unelected parliamentarian. Tara exposes how Bush-era donor influence still drives Republican betrayal, how Elon Musk is vowing to primary every pro-amnesty Republican, and why Trump's own fiscal promises could risk bankrupting America if economic growth falls short. In South Carolina, AG Alan Wilson announces his run for governor, promising to end the state income tax, unleash radical transparency, and deputize all state law enforcement to remove illegal immigrants—following Florida's aggressive deportation model.

In back-to-back broadcasts, Tara dissects two critical developments shaping America's future. First, she takes listeners inside the heated GOP budget fight, exposing how Senate leadership—namely Lindsey Graham and John Thune—pushed for funding Medicaid for illegal immigrants and used accounting gimmicks to mask a $3.5 trillion deficit increase. Despite flashy claims of fiscal responsibility, Tara reveals that Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill” relies on unrealistic 3% growth projections and temporary tariff revenues that may soon vanish—highlighting deep fractures within the Republican party. Then, the focus shifts to Iran. Tara warns that the so-called “Twelve-Day War” is anything but over. Key uranium enrichment sites like Isfahan remain untouched by U.S. bunker busters, harboring Chinese-run reactors that pose a massive global threat. With Israel threatening to assassinate Iran's leadership and Trump signaling a willingness to strike again, the conflict teeters on the edge of escalation. At the same time, Tara celebrates a Supreme Court decision ending the power of liberal judges to impose nationwide injunctions against Trump—a move she says breaks the left's judicial chokehold. Together, these episodes paint a picture of high-stakes political warfare—foreign and domestic—that could define Trump's legacy and the nation's security.

Tonight on The Last Word: Senate Democrats slam Donald Trump for “misleading” the public on Iran. Also, NBC News reports Trump told Sen. John Thune to get him a budget bill to sign by next week. And Trump OMB Director Russell Vought is confronted with a new analysis about children who died of preventable causes after USAID cuts. Rep. Adam Smith, Brendan Duke, and Nick Kristof join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Today's broadcast delivers a sweeping, unsparing look at a nation under siege from every flank. First, Democrats are accused of leaking classified intelligence about U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear program, risking American lives while echoing Tehran's propaganda. Evidence mounts that Iranian money fuels antisemitic street marches, culminating in the rise of radical candidates like Zohran Mamdani in New York—a socialist mayoral hopeful who openly praises communist street enforcers. The show warns that Democrat power is increasingly indistinguishable from foreign influence campaigns intent on conquering American cities. Meanwhile, Republican leaders like John Thune and Lindsey Graham are called out for working behind the scenes to fund Medicaid and food stamps for illegal immigrants, gut domestic energy production, and kneecap Trump's agenda—an alleged payoff to Bush-era donors who profit from illegal labor. From threats abroad to betrayal at home, the message is clear: America faces a two-front war against external enemies and internal collaborators determined to dismantle sovereignty, prosperity, and security.

In this fiery monologue, the host unleashes on Senate GOP leaders John Thune and Lindsey Graham for what he calls an outrageous betrayal of conservative priorities. He blasts the Senate's plan to fund Medicaid and Medicare for 1.4 million illegal immigrants—policies he says violate federal law and reward tax evasion schemes that enrich Bush-era donors. The rant exposes how unelected bureaucrats, like the Senate parliamentarian appointed by Harry Reid, wield outsized power Republicans claim they can't override—though they absolutely could fire or ignore her. The host argues this is no accident but a deliberate ploy by old-guard Republicans to undercut Donald Trump, sabotage America's energy independence by stripping drilling permits, and lock in a system that burdens taxpayers while suppressing wages. He warns any Republican who votes for the bill in the House will face a brutal primary defeat and calls the scheme “amnesty Lindsey working his evil behind closed doors.”

In this explosive broadcast, the hosts connect the dots between China's massive push to dominate global energy production and artificial intelligence—and the Democrat Party's alignment with that agenda. From funding phony climate research at U.S. universities to weaponizing environmental lawsuits, China is systematically dismantling America's energy independence while Democrat leaders cheer them on. Senator Ted Cruz lays out evidence showing how China bankrolls litigation that cripples U.S. oil and gas, while Republicans like John Thune meekly comply with partisan parliamentarians blocking energy permits. The show also touches on personal stories—from the hazards of parenting teens learning to drive to the daily scrapes of life—to underscore how much ordinary Americans stand to lose. With warnings about Chinese bioweapons aimed at America's food supply and rare earth mineral dominance critical to powering AI, this segment urges listeners to wake up, fight back, and hold their own leaders accountable before it's too late.

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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.