Podcasts about Judiciary

States have begun the process of drawing up new local and congressional districts. With almost a year until November 2022, parties in control have begun the process of redistricting, but critics say it's actually “gerrymandering” -- drawing districts that will put them in advantageous positions come election day next year. Managing Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball at UVA Center for Politics, Kyle Kondik explains how parties have been redrawing districts maps to improve their position ahead of the midterms, the history behind districting rules, how partisan gerrymandering can be executed legally, and why Republicans seem likely to take control of the House in 2022 given their geographical and redistricting advantages.   The Iran nuclear deal talks are back on. President Biden's administration is trying to rejoin the agreement that former President Trump called 'horrible' and pulled out of in 2018. Dr. Jim Walsh, Senior Research Associate at MIT's Security Studies Program, discusses why believes the nuclear deal is on "life support," how close he thinks Iran is to building nuclear bombs and whether military action would stop their weapons program.   Plus, commentary by former New York Times reporter and author Alex Berenson.

The U.N.'s World Food Programme has said that twenty four million people in Afghanistan, nearly sixty percent of the country, with an estimated over three million children suffer from malnutrition. To compound the situation is the coming winter, the lack of economic activity and declining social services such as electricity and health care. FOX's Alex Hogan speaks to Dominik Stillhart, Director of Operations at the International Committee of the Red Cross, about his recent trip to Afghanistan and the current fears there. 

The Supreme Court is set to consider a case today that could potentially undo Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion in the U.S. The High Court will hear a challenge to a 2018 Mississippi law that would ban most abortions at 15 weeks of pregnancy. Pro-choice advocates and lower courts say that the law violates women's rights. However, pro-life advocates say it is time to change the long-standing precedent regarding abortion. Constitution expert and FOX News Contributor Jonathan Turley previews what he calls "most consequential abortion case in decades," speculates how the more conservative Court could rule and what would happen if Roe v. Wade is actually overturned.   Concern over the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been making waves across the globe and in the U.S. stocks took a dive while health officials issued warnings. President Biden spoke out, telling Americans not to panic and assuring them shutdowns would not be used to combat the pandemic. Dr. Jerome Adams, 20th U.S. Surgeon General and Director of Health Equity Initiatives at Purdue University joins to discuss why we still need more information on the severity of the Omicron variant, why this variant's multiple mutations could be cause for concern, and the need for the federal government to create more sensible policies on COVID-19 while the states make their own choices.   Plus, commentary by former Rep. Jason Chaffetz, host of the Jason in the House podcast.

If you have health insurance the chances are high that it is managed by a 'Pharmacy Benefit Manager'. PBM's are connectors between drug manufacturers and patient's health plans and have a large role in determining drug costs. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with Marc Blum, Executive Director of 'America's Agenda', who says his organization is taking a look at PBM's in an attempt to shine a light on how they take advantage of the system in order to increase revenue.

The process of the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan is under deeper scrutiny after a Congressional memo from Senate Republicans cited allegations  that the Biden administration has only vetted a small portion of the 82,000 refugees brought into the U.S. Congressman Michael Waltz (R-FL), an Afghanistan War veteran,  joins to break down why he believes a rushed evacuation has resulted in a weakened vetting process and to discuss the importance of slowing down the vetting to prevent compromising national security. He later discusses the threat ISIS-K and al-Qaeda pose to the U.S., how the loss of our intelligence operations in that region create vulnerabilities and why he believes Afghanistan is an issue that is here to s stay.   Bail Reform is a growing movement especially with many on the left. Advocates argue many poor people cannot afford to pay bail after they are arrested and wind up serving days, weeks and sometimes even years for a crime they have yet to be convicted of. Critics, however, say bail reform and low bails are releasing dangerous criminals too soon and putting communities in danger.  Jim Trusty, a former federal prosecutor, discusses the bail reform debate and how states and cities can address the problems of the bail system without releasing dangerous people.   Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Liz Peek

The emergence of the coronavirus variant Omicron has the world worried. The United States and other nations were quick to halt travel from South Africa and other countries where it has been discovered. International markets also fell Friday, as fear spread. With Americans returning home from their long Thanksgiving weekends, there is concern America can see a significant surge this holiday season. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease specialist at Johns Hopkins University, discusses what is known and not known about the Omicron strain, how viruses mutate, and what can be done worldwide to address new variants.   Like the millions of American families and businesses hit hard by the pandemic and the economic fallout, COVID has also impacted charities across the U.S.. They too are forced to cope with supply chain issues, inflation, and staff shortages. Despite those challenges, Feeding America and its network of food panties have continued to help people in need. President and Chief Operating Officer of Feeding America Katie Fitzgerald joins to discuss food insecurity in America and the how inflation and supply chain issues are impacting them.    Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Joe Concha.

Maybe it's the sinking poll numbers or the rising prices, but the White House is already confronted with questions about the President's plans for 2024. And after just ten months in office, spokesman Jen Psaki has already tried to reassure the press,  and his opponents that he does plan to run again. But that hasn't quieted the speculated about his age, his health and reports of tensions with the Vice President's office. Earlier this week, host Lisa Brady spoke with Howard Kurtz, hots of the "Media Buzz" on the FOX News Channel and the "Media Buzzmeter" podcast, about these questions and how the media has been covering the Biden presidency as they have struggled in recent months.  Kurtz weighed on whether he thought President Biden would run again and whether or former President Trump would choose to run again in 2024 as well. The original interview was too long and we couldn't include all of it in our segment. On The FOX News Rundown EXTRA, you will hear our entire conversation with FOX News' Howard Kurtz and hear more of his breakdown of the Biden White House's political problems.

In 2022, there will be 34 seats up for grabs in the US Senate and 36 elections for governor across the country. Co-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan and Senate and Governors Editor at the Cook Political Report, Jessica Taylor, discuss possible outcomes.

Kyle Rittenhouse's trial and acquittal has reignited the debate over self-defense laws. Rittenhouse was found not guilty earlier this month, after testifying that he acted in self-defense when he shot three people and killed two during protests in Kenosha Wisconsin. The prosecution and many on the left felt he was he provocateur and unjustly fired his weapon.  Earlier this week, FOX News Contributor and Law Professor at George Washington University Jonathan Turley broke down the Rittenhouse case, and the future implications it may have in self-defense pleas. Turley also discusses the media's coverage of the trial and some of the other legal questions raised by the high-profile case. The original interview was too long and we couldn't include all of it in our segment. On The FOX News Rundown EXTRA, you will hear our entire conversation with Jonathan Turley and hear his take on self-defense cases, their history and what our legal system and media should learn from the Rittenhouse trial. 

In less than a year, Americans will take to the polls once again to vote for 435 openings in the House. Director of the FOX News Decision Desk Arnon Mishkin and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar give Jared Halpern their insight as to what the upcoming election year might bring.

Black Friday has been important for the retail industry for generations. But with supply chain issues, inflation and the growing popularity of online shopping, there are concerns this year's Black Friday could be a disappointment for many retailers. And with costs already so high, consumers are questioning if they will be able to find those blockbuster sales they expect this weekend. Strategic Resource Group managing director Burt Flickinger discusses his predictions for Black Friday, the holiday season and why there is some good news for small businesses this weekend.   While many of us are hoping to connect with loved ones over the holidays ... especially after last year, those Americans defending us abroad can't do so. For generations, the USO has been serving active-duty military members and their families, trying to make their holidays a little brighter. USO CEO and President. Dr. J.D. Crouch II discusses  how his organization provides resources and boosts the morale of American armed forces members. He also discusses how the USO is helping veterans adjust to life after service and what their plans for the holiday season are.   Plus, commentary by Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family.

The coronavirus pandemic changed how we celebrated Thanksgiving last year, with small gatherings and even virtual visits for the holiday. But this year, more Americans are traveling again to reunite with loved ones for the holiday. Despite the pandemic changing how we celebrate the holidays, Thanksgiving traditions with family are still going strong across the U.S.. Abby Hornacek, host of "Park'd" on FOX Nation and the "Getting Schooled" podcast, discusses her FOX News Radio Special “Thanksgiving Traditions” where she interviewed FOX News anchors and personalities about what they've been looking forward to this year. Plus, she shares with us some of her family's Thanksgiving traditions.   We're seeing more and more that people will not surround themselves with others whose ideas and opinions don't align with theirs. Organizational psychologist at Wharton and bestselling author Adam Grant joins today's Fox News Rundown with special guest host Dana Perino to discuss his latest book “Think Again.” He explains why it is important for people to stop defending their beliefs, but instead rethink them.   Plus, commentary by Robert Jeffress, Fox News contributor and pastor of the Dallas First Baptist Church

 NASA has launched their DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) mission rocket in an attempt to test humankind's ability to alter the course of an asteroid that could cause devastation if it were to hit Earth. If a chunk of celestial debris just a few hundred meters wide were to hit the Earth, it could cause continent wide devastation. FOX's John Saucier speaks to FOX's Phil Keating about the launch and this test mission to prevent a future disaster.

This week, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that President Biden intends to run for reelection in 2024. There's been speculation by many about whether he would seek a second term due to his age. The President would be 82 if reelected for a second term, plus his recent poll numbers have declined due to rising inflation in the U.S. Howard Kurtz, host of "MediaBUZZ" on the FOX News Channel and the Media BUZZMeter podcast weighs in on the possibility of President Biden running, how it would be different from his previous presidential election and the obstacles he will and is currently facing.   With gas prices at their highest level since September of 2014, President Biden said that the Department of Energy would be releasing 50 million barrels of oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve. However, questions remain if this will bring relief to American families and businesses that are struggling with energy costs. FOX Business Network Contributor Phil Flynn joins to discuss what sort of short-term and long-term impact the move may have, as well as what it may finally take to lower gas prices in the long run.   Plus, commentary by FOX Nation host Tom Shillue

Last week, Russia fired a direct-ascent anti-satellite missile into orbit and destroyed a Soviet-era satellite. Everyone onboard the International Space Station were forced to take shelter inside the spacecraft as they passed through the debris field caused by the destruction of the satellite. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Todd Harrison, Director of the Aerospace Security Project and Defense Budget Analysis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), about the international condemnation of the test and the history of the militarization of space. 

Nearly 11 months ago, on his first day in office, President Joe Biden issued an executive order implementing a set of ethics rules for his administration. The administration has had fewer ethics problems than its predecessor, but the Executive Branch is not alone in the government; Congress and the Judiciary have ethics issues that need improvement. Project on Government Oversight Government Affairs Manager Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette and former OGE Director and POGO Senior Ethics Fellow Walter Shaub co-wrote an analysis of how Congress can address corruption headlined “American Voters Say Corruption is a Concern; Congress Should Heed the Message.” They joined the show to discuss how to address corruption across all three branches of government. 

I'm Peter Serefine and this is your Liberty Minute for Tuesday, day 618 of 15 days to flatten the curve. President Joe Biden has picked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to serve a second four-year term. Bank stocks rose while the S&P 500 and NASDAQ hit record highs after the announcement. I'm really not sure if those are good signs or bad ones. The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Jerry Nadler is urging the Department of Justice to charge Kyle Rittenhouse after he was found not guilty by Wisconsin. Think about that statement. The chair of the JUDICIARY committee wants federal charges. Translation, the chair of the JUDICIARY committee cares more about political posturing than the justice system. A new CBS/YouGov poll showed that nearly two-thirds of Americans said the U.S. economy is in bad shape citing reasons like; inflation and rising costs, surging gas prices, a shortage of products and services, and businesses still not back to normal. Well duh. Get 21% off through the end of 2021 in the Liberty Lighthouse store at Liberty-Lighthouse.com with promo code Mojo50. Until tomorrow, protect your liberties. Once they're gone there's no getting them back. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/libertylighthouse/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertylighthouse/support

18-year old Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on all counts Friday after testifying that he acted in self-defense when he shot three people and killed two during protests in Kenosha Wisconsin. The trial has reignited an intense debate over guns and racial injustice in the U.S. and the right to self-defense.  FOX News Contributor and Law Professor at George Washington University Jonathan Turley breaks down the case, and the future implications it has when it comes to self-defense.   On Monday, November 22nd President Biden announced he would nominate Jerome Powell for his second term as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. The move comes on the heels of difficult economic hurdles and months of discussion surrounding whether the President would move in a different direction for Fed Chairman as the U.S. faces an uncertain path out of a pandemic-weakened economy. White House Correspondent for Fox News Business Edward Lawrence joins to explain what President Biden's choice for Fed chair means for the direction of the U.S. economy, Jerome Powell's  experience within the Fed, and how Powell will address soaring inflation.   Plus, commentary by syndicated columnist Cal Thomas.

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On Friday, November 19th the House was able to pass President Biden's nearly $2 trillion social spending bill, now moving on to the Senate where it will need the support of all 50 Democrats to pass, one of the last opportunities for sweeping legislation before 2022. Republican representing Missouri's 4th district, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler is planning her run for Senate in 2022 and shares her ideas for change like her bill to end the selective military service registration as a way to abolish an unnecessary and costly system. She breaks down the difficulty some Americans are facing with higher prices due to inflation, why she believes the Democrats' social spending bill moves the U.S. in the wrong direction, and her confidence in the GOP's success in the 2022 midterms.   As Americans get ready for the Thanksgiving holiday this week, some may notice that this year's holiday season may be a little more expensive. With ongoing inflation, the price of gas and groceries has gone up and many people are getting their gift shopping done earlier to avoid delays from the ongoing supply chain issues. But, how bad is it, and will it last for long? Associate Editor at the Wall Street Journal John Bussey weighs in on America's economy, the impact of inflation, and if it's here to stay.   ​​Plus, commentary by Media Research Center Vice President Dan Gainor.

This past Wednesday, FOX Nation aired its third annual Patriot Awards to honor America's true heroes, including military veterans, first responders and other inspirational and everyday American patriots. It will also re-air tonight on the FOX News Channel. FOX News contributor and Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Pete Hegseth hosted the event that took place at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL and was streamed live on Fox Nation.  Hegseth joined the FOX News Rundown before the award show and spoke to host Lisa Brady about the story behind the awards, and some of the patriots they planned on paying tribute to.   The "Fox and Friends Weekend" co-host also discussed his fellow veterans and what can be done to help them transition after they end their service. The original interview was too long and we couldn't include all of it in our segment. On The FOX News Rundown EXTRA, you will hear our entire conversation with Pete Hegseth and hear the inside story about The Patriot Awards and the heroes who were celebrated. 

This week, in a party line vote, House lawmakers voted to approve the $2-trillion social and climate spending package following months of negotiations. President Biden and Democratic lawmakers are saying that the passing of the infrastructure and spending plan will help combat inflation not to add to by adding long term economic growth to the country despite what critics say. Jared speaks with former economics adviser to President Obama, Austan Goolsbee about the state of inflation in the U.S. and if he's optimistic it will go down. Vice President Kamala Harris was acting-President for almost 90-minutes on Friday as President Biden underwent a procedure. The temporary powers also come during a week the White House was tamping down reports of a rocky relationship between the President and Vice President. Jared and speaks FOX News Contributor Mo Elleithee about the reported strain between the two and how their relationship compares to past administrations.

Energy prices have become a major burden for both consumers and the Biden administration.  The soaring gas prices have even forced the President to recently urge OPEC to increase oil production.  Several lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, are encouraging the administration to tap into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and reverse some of their policies they say have exacerbate the problem.  Earlier in the week, Republican Congressman John R. Curtis of Utah's 3rd Congressional District joined host Jessica Rosenthal to discuss the high energy prices Americans are facing and why he believes the Biden administration has been offering the wrong solutions.  The Congressman also explained why Republicans must have a seat at the table during discussions surrounding climate issues. The original interview was too long and we couldn't include all of it in our segment. On The FOX News Rundown EXTRA, you will hear our entire conversation with Rep. Curtis and hear not just his take on America's energy concerns, but also his views on America's political divisions and his thoughts on 2022's midterms. 

The nearly two trillion-dollar Build Back Better Bill was passed in the House this week, but now faces an uncertain future in the Senate. Unlike the previous infrastructure bill, the BBB has purely partisan support. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains what's next and what the Congressional Budget Office says about the plan. Russia launched anti-satellite missile tests this week, destroying a target and sending debris hurtling through space. This raises concerns that Russia is trying to militarize space, as these tests were unregulated and reckless, according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken. FOX News Pentagon Reporter Jennifer Griffin reports on the battle for space between The United States and Russia.

The climate change conference that took place this month has shown that the world is failing to limit global warming to pre-industrial age levels. The manifestations of climate change can be seen in drought, rising sea levels and food shortages. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Dr. Shira Efron, a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies, who says climate change concerns should be considered national security issues. 

The United States saw its first confirmed case of COVID-19 as early as January 2020 and since then the virus has infected nearly 50 million Americans and caused more than  750,000 deaths. Many questions about the origins of the virus remain unanswered, however a group of bipartisan senators is now calling for a 9/11-style commission to investigate the COVID-19 outbreak and help improve the U.S. pandemic response. One of those lawmakers, Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas joins to break down what he hopes this bipartisan group can accomplish, his concerns over dialogue surrounding vaccine mandates, and his opinions on the Biden administration's handling of the economic issues.   Last year many Americans stayed home or went to smaller gatherings for Thanksgiving, but this year that doesn't seem like it will be the case. So if you're one of those people planning to travel this year expect to see jam-packed roads and airports.  AAA is predicting 53.4 million people will be travelling , a 13-percent increase from 2020 and the highest single-year increase since 2005. Travel analyst and best-selling author, Mark Murphy joins to discuss the upcoming holiday season, how you can prepare for your travel day and if the travel industry has recovered since the beginning of the pandemic.   Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers.   Plus, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha.

President Biden and China's President Xi Jinping spoke in a virtual meeting this week that did not seem to produce any real breakthroughs but both pledged to try to ease tensions. Major issues were discussed including Taiwan's sovereignty, human rights, North Korea and Iran. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Craig Singleton, of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, who says the current administration needs to set their game plan for China first before real progress can be made with them. 

Energy prices have become a major headache for the Biden administration, with the soaring gas prices forcing the President to urge OPEC to increase oil production. Several lawmakers are encouraging the administration to tap into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Republican Congressman John R. Curtis of Utah's 3rd Congressional District joins to discuss the high energy prices Americans are facing and why he believes the Biden administration has been offering the wrong solutions. He goes on to explain why Republicans must have a seat at the table during discussions surrounding energy and climate issues and his hope that the parties can come together on important issues.   The CDC is busy with much more than the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency is also tracking a serious drug problem in the U.S. For the first time ever the CDC  data shows that in a 12-month period more 100-thousand Americans have died due to drug overdoses -- an almost 29-percent increase from the year before. Authorities are also seeing an increase in lethal fentanyl laced drugs being distributed across the country. Many district attorneys in California including in Orange County, will now pursue murder charges against drug dealers, if someone dies as a result of using drugs linked to them. Former DC police detective, defense attorney and FOX News contributor, Ted Williams weighs in.   Plus, commentary by Guy Benson, host of The Guy Benson Show.

The world is watching to see what nearly one hundred thousand Russian troops are doing at their border with Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister to show support and discuss the security situation. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Retired General Jack Keane, the chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and Fox News Senior Strategic Analyst, about what he thinks is the possibility of a full scale invasion.   

We have heard the word "transitory" a lot this year, when explaining inflation, the rise in the prices of goods would be temporary as we transition out of the coronavirus pandemic. Yet as we approach the upcoming holiday season though,  it seems inflation isn't leaving anytime soon. Some Republicans have looked at the inflation crisis in the U.S. and are blaming Democrats and their spending. Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott joins to talk about how inflation and big spending are going to help Republicans in the upcoming 2022 Midterms.   COVID-19 cases are seeing a resurgence in pockets of the United States, causing concern that the Delta variant will persist as winter weather creates ideal conditions for viral transmission. As the country sees cases rise, multiple states and cities are bucking the narrow FDA recommendation for COVID-19 booster eligibility, expanding the availability to all adults in an effort to curb any future surge of the virus. Dr. Marc Siegel, Professor of Medicine at NYU Langone Health and Fox News Medical Contributor joins to discuss why waning immunity from the vaccine should incentivize greater booster eligibility, how natural immunity factors into immunization, and how COVID-19 may impact the holidays and large gatherings.   Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of "Fox Across America."

Why have conservatives decried 'activist judges'? And why have liberals - and America's powerful legal establishment - emphasized qualifications and experience over ideology? The Judicial Tug of War: How Lawyers, Politicians, and Ideological Incentives Shape the American Judiciary (Cambridge UP, 2020) tackles these questions with a new framework for thinking about the nation's courts, 'the judicial tug of war', which not only explains current political clashes over America's courts, but also powerfully predicts the composition of courts moving forward. As the text demonstrates through novel quantitative analyses, a greater ideological rift between politicians and legal elites leads politicians to adopt measures that put ideology and politics front and center - for example, judicial elections. On the other hand, ideological closeness between politicians and the legal establishment leads legal elites to have significant influence on the selection of judges. Ultimately, the judicial tug of war makes one point clear: for good or bad, politics are critical to how judges are selected and whose interests they ultimately represent. Adam Bonica is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Stanford University. His research has been published in journals such as the American Journal of Political Science, Political Analysis, Journal of Economic Perspectives, Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization, and JAMA Internal Medicine. Maya Sen is Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Her research has been published in journals such as the American Political Science Review, the American Journal of Political Science, and the Journal of Politics, and has been covered by the New York Times, the Washington Post, The Economist, National Public Radio, and other outlets. Ursula Hackett is Senior Lecturer in Politics at Royal Holloway, University of London. Her Cambridge University Press book America's Voucher Politics: How Elites Learned to Hide the State won the 2021 Education Politics and Policy Best Book Award from the American Political Science Association. Her writing guide Brilliant Essays is published by Macmillan Study Skills. She tweets @UrsulaBHackett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

Why have conservatives decried 'activist judges'? And why have liberals - and America's powerful legal establishment - emphasized qualifications and experience over ideology? The Judicial Tug of War: How Lawyers, Politicians, and Ideological Incentives Shape the American Judiciary (Cambridge UP, 2020) tackles these questions with a new framework for thinking about the nation's courts, 'the judicial tug of war', which not only explains current political clashes over America's courts, but also powerfully predicts the composition of courts moving forward. As the text demonstrates through novel quantitative analyses, a greater ideological rift between politicians and legal elites leads politicians to adopt measures that put ideology and politics front and center - for example, judicial elections. On the other hand, ideological closeness between politicians and the legal establishment leads legal elites to have significant influence on the selection of judges. Ultimately, the judicial tug of war makes one point clear: for good or bad, politics are critical to how judges are selected and whose interests they ultimately represent. Adam Bonica is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Stanford University. His research has been published in journals such as the American Journal of Political Science, Political Analysis, Journal of Economic Perspectives, Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization, and JAMA Internal Medicine. Maya Sen is Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Her research has been published in journals such as the American Political Science Review, the American Journal of Political Science, and the Journal of Politics, and has been covered by the New York Times, the Washington Post, The Economist, National Public Radio, and other outlets. Ursula Hackett is Senior Lecturer in Politics at Royal Holloway, University of London. Her Cambridge University Press book America's Voucher Politics: How Elites Learned to Hide the State won the 2021 Education Politics and Policy Best Book Award from the American Political Science Association. Her writing guide Brilliant Essays is published by Macmillan Study Skills. She tweets @UrsulaBHackett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Why have conservatives decried 'activist judges'? And why have liberals - and America's powerful legal establishment - emphasized qualifications and experience over ideology? The Judicial Tug of War: How Lawyers, Politicians, and Ideological Incentives Shape the American Judiciary (Cambridge UP, 2020) tackles these questions with a new framework for thinking about the nation's courts, 'the judicial tug of war', which not only explains current political clashes over America's courts, but also powerfully predicts the composition of courts moving forward. As the text demonstrates through novel quantitative analyses, a greater ideological rift between politicians and legal elites leads politicians to adopt measures that put ideology and politics front and center - for example, judicial elections. On the other hand, ideological closeness between politicians and the legal establishment leads legal elites to have significant influence on the selection of judges. Ultimately, the judicial tug of war makes one point clear: for good or bad, politics are critical to how judges are selected and whose interests they ultimately represent. Adam Bonica is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Stanford University. His research has been published in journals such as the American Journal of Political Science, Political Analysis, Journal of Economic Perspectives, Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization, and JAMA Internal Medicine. Maya Sen is Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Her research has been published in journals such as the American Political Science Review, the American Journal of Political Science, and the Journal of Politics, and has been covered by the New York Times, the Washington Post, The Economist, National Public Radio, and other outlets. Ursula Hackett is Senior Lecturer in Politics at Royal Holloway, University of London. Her Cambridge University Press book America's Voucher Politics: How Elites Learned to Hide the State won the 2021 Education Politics and Policy Best Book Award from the American Political Science Association. Her writing guide Brilliant Essays is published by Macmillan Study Skills. She tweets @UrsulaBHackett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Neighboring African countries of Ethiopia and Sudan are both embroiled in separate military conflicts that have a high probability of crossing over causing a greater conflict in the region. The United States has issued sanctions against the Eritrean military regarding the Ethiopian civil war but has held a more hands off approach to both conflicts. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Cameron Hudson, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council's Africa Center, who says the Biden Administration could do more to prevent a disastrous outcome in the region.    

Election polling has long been a polarizing fixture of political reporting, with many dissatisfied with the accuracy of the methodology. In the 2021 election, polling failed to predict the close race that unfolded for the New Jersey governor's seat, causing many within the polling profession to question the surveys' effectiveness. Director of the Fox News Decision Desk Arnon Mishkin joins to discuss why he believes polling in the U.S. is not broken, but we are not properly interpreting the story being told by the data. He explains the problems with horse race questions in polling surveys, how poll numbers can influence fundraising and turnout in an election, and he interprets what recent Fox polls tell us about public perception of the Biden administration ahead of 2022.   On Wednesday FOX Nation will host its third annual Patriot Awards to honor America's true heroes, including military veterans, first responders and other inspirational and everyday American patriots. The event will take place at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood FL and viewers can stream it on Fox Nation. The award show will be hosted by "Fox and Friends Weekend" host and Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Pete Hegseth. Pete joins today's Fox News Rundown to talk about what we can expect from this year's Patriot Awards and why the show is so important.   Plus, commentary by former Rep. Jason Chaffetz, host of the Jason in the House podcast.

It's no surprise that the family court system is stacked against men. Millions of men are, quite literally, fighting for their rights and the rights of their children. But I don't think most men, unless you've fallen prey to the courts, know just how deep and deceitful it is.   Today, I am once again joined by Greg Ellis, the author of The Respondent: Exposing the Cartel of Family Law. He shares with me his story of how, after 20 years of marriage, he found himself incarcerated based on false accusations from his ex-wife, how he has been fighting for his children, the deep corruption inside Family Law, how fatherhood is in the crosshairs of culture, and what he's been doing to expose the truth.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   The joy is in the journey, not the destination Corruption in the family court system Both men and women can be good and evil The solution is being truthful Are you adding to the noise by listening to it? Judiciary involved in child trafficking Greatest threat to western civilization is the breakdown of the family The burden of living grief Moral hypocrisy   Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.

The government in Belarus is denying accusations that they manufactured the migrant crisis at their border with Poland that has left thousands stranded. Meanwhile, NATO has given Russia a warning amid a large troop build up at their border with Ukraine. Senior FOX Field Producer Yonat Friling, joins Trey to discuss these stories and others developing around the world. 

The $1 trillion infrastructure package has passed the House with bipartisan backing, despite many progressive Democrats withdrawing their support and many within the GOP lobbying against the passage of this bill. The Biden White House is enjoying this legislative victory after a difficult few weeks with historic inflation and supply chain issues continuing to hit Americans' wallets. Congressman Lee Zeldin, Republican from New York's 1st District,  joins to break down what impact the infrastructure package will have and his opposition to passing a social spending bill amid economic issues impacting the U.S.  Later, he shares his optimism in his campaign for New York governor following the 2021 GOP success in traditionally blue states and why he is predicting historic midterm election results in 2022.   Tesla CEO Elon Musk sold over $5 billion in Tesla shares last week after posting a Twitter poll asking his followers if he should sell Tesla holdings with now almost 58% voting “yes.” This follows Democrats' proposal of taxing “unrealized gains” as a way for billionaires like Musk to pay their fair share in taxes. Anchor of “The Claman Countdown” on FOX Business, Liz Claman weighs in on Musk's decision to sell some of Tesla holdings.   ​​Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus.

This past week, Americans celebrated Veterans Day. To help mark the occasion, FOX News Rundown Evening Edition host Trey Yingst spoke to National Security Advisor of the United States H.R. McMaster about the importance of honoring those who served.  McMaster discussed the ongoing fallout from America's exit from Afghanistan and how many vets from that war are unhappy about how it concluded. He also weighed in on many other problematic hotspots around the world and how the Biden Administration is addressing them. The original interview was too long and we couldn't include all of it in our segment. On The FOX News Rundown EXTRA, you will hear our entire conversation with retired U.S. Army Lt. General H.R. McMaster.

New data this week showed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) had gone up 6.2% in October, from a year ago, becoming the biggest inflation surge in more than 30 years. The White House is insisting that the infrastructure bill that recently passed in Congress and the social spending bill that Congress is still working on will ease inflation, but is more big government spending really the answer? Former economic adviser to President Trump, Stephen Moore joins to explains why he is a critic of President Biden's economic policy and why he thinks it will only cause inflation to go up more. As of last week, children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Since then about a million children have had their first dose. The vaccination push for kids comes as many families are getting ready to gather for the holidays. Senior Director, of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad weighs in on the latest coronavirus guidance, what she's hearing from parents about getting their kids vaccinated and her thoughts on family gatherings for the holiday season.

As Democrats continue to squabble over President Biden's Build Back Better agenda and its final price tag, a former top White House economist has a warning for America. Former senior economic adviser to President Trump Kevin Hassett says the policies being pushed by Democrats are putting our country on a course to socialism. Earlier this week, host Dave Anthony spoke to Kevin Hassett about the current state of our economy and his concerns about the Biden agenda. Hassett, whose new book is The Drift: Stopping America's Slide to Socialism, also discussed his time in the White House, his experiences with former President Donald Trump and whether or not he thought Trump would run again in 2024. The original interview was too long and we couldn't include all of it in our segment. On The FOX News Rundown EXTRA, you will hear our entire conversation with Former senior economic adviser to President Trump Kevin Hassett.

With the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill being signed by President Biden on Monday, grants can start going out but planning for various projects could likely take months before getting funded by federal dollars. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains how the reaction to this bill reminded him of previous debates in Congress. While Congress was out of session this week, lawmakers made their way overseas to meet with foreign counterparts at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference. Louisiana Republican Congressman Garett Graves shares his experience at the summit after returning home, and discusses what some climate solutions might be.

Millions of students will have to start repaying their student loans this January as the COVID-19 debt freeze will be lifted. The newly incurred bill will wreak financial havoc for many as they try to enter the workforce. Trey Yingst speaks to Brian Walsh, a SoFi Manager of Financial Planning and Student Loan Expert, who shares advice on how to handle this new expense in a graduate's life. 

The White House announced this week that President Biden would soon sign into law the $1 trillion legislation, an infrastructure package that took months of debate, revision, and bipartisan support to pass. This win for the Biden administration comes amid economic hardship in the U.S. with inflation hitting a 30-year high in October. Fox News Sunday Anchor Chris Wallace joins to break down how President Biden's ambitious political agenda may inject too much money into the economy at a time when inflation is already too high, the potential need for the Biden administration to recalibrate their goals to address the bigger issues affecting the nation and whether the President's social spending package will be the last of the Democratic agenda to pass before 2022.   Earlier this week, the government reported that prices for U.S. consumers surged 6.2% in October compared to a year ago, hitting the highest inflation in 30 years. Americans are feeling the impact of rising costs at the gas pump, the grocery store and through ongoing supply chain issues. So what is causing inflation and will it ever come down? Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics, Mark Zandi weighs in on that, supply chain issues and why he's optimistic that once the coronavirus recedes inflation will as well.   Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers.   Plus, commentary by former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

This Veterans Day could be a little more poignant for those who served in Afghanistan or lost family members or friends to the 20-year war. How the war ended and the questions about what we actually accomplished there remain open for debate. FOX'S Trey Yingst speaks to retired U.S. Army Lt. General H.R. McMaster, also former National Security Advisor and author of 'Battlegrounds: The Fight To Defend The Free World', about his thoughts on the war in Afghanistan and what are the emerging national security threats the U.S. faces.     

Today's show rundown: The left says that America is back so much, that Americans are buying too much. But if you look at the sales figures, we have the same amount of consuming going on at this time last year. But the hallmarks of socialism is - a lack of goods and services, hyperinflation, and the loss of personal freedoms...sound anything like what we have going on here? All CNN can talk about is Trump, and how ineffective he was as a President, and STILL talking about the Insurrection. They aren't covering anything on what the Biden Administration I doing. Chuck talks a bit about how the Biden / Obama administration launched a non-military coup on President Trump. A man who came along, and was concerned about the American people. So what is it that the Left is all about, that they give each other awards every day...what do they actually are about. These people actually despise the American People. Kamala Harris is at a 20 percent approval rating / all time recorded record for being disliked. Her and Biden's approval ratings, in under a year are under 30 Percent. Why is this not being talked about? All we hear is "they aren't Trump". 9 out of 10 Scientists...funded by the government...agree with the government on climate change. Imagine that...people who benefit from agreeing with the government...agree with the government. We meet the show guest Bonner Cohen, who says we accomplished nothing during this Glasgow Climate Change Conference (COP26). The global elites have determined we are experience a "Climate Crisis" that is caused by us. Because it is said that man made emissions, are heat trapping, we are causing the Earth to warm, and that it will be dangerous for life, that we have a human induced climate crisis. The people setting this all up who stand to benefit from all these climate change policies strongly...are all for it. BIO – Bonner R. Cohen is a senior fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research, where he concentrates on energy, natural resources, and international relations. He also serves as a senior policy adviser with the Heartland Institute, senior policy analyst with the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow, and as adjunct scholar at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Articles by Dr. Cohen have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Investor's Business Daily, New York Post, Washington Times, National Review, Philadelphia Inquirer, Detroit News, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Miami Herald, and dozens of other newspapers in the U.S. and Canada. He has been interviewed on Fox News, CNN, Fox Business Channel, BBC, BBC Worldwide Television, NBC, NPR, N 24 (German language news channel), Voice of Russia, and scores of radio stations in the U.S. Dr. Cohen has testified before the U.S. Senate committees on Energy & Natural Resources and Environment & Public Works as well as the U.S. House committees on Natural Resources and Judiciary. He has spoken at conferences in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Bangladesh. Dr. Cohen is the author of two books, The Green Wave: Environmentalism and its Consequences (Washington: Capital Research Center, 2006) and Marshall, Mao und Chiang: Die amerikanischen Vermittlungsbemuehungen im chinesischen Buergerkrieg (Marshall, Mao and Chiang: The American Mediations Effort in the Chinese Civil War) (Munich: Tuduv Verlag, 1984). Dr. Cohen received his B.A. from the University of Georgia and his Ph.D. – summa cum laude – from the University of Munich. bcohen@nationalcenter.org

The Biden administration recently said U.S. households should expect to pay higher prices to heat their homes this winter compared to last year, as the demand for oil and gas continues to soar. Since entering the White House in January, President Biden has taken steps to try and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to combat climate change, including ending the Keystone Pipeline. Recently though, President Biden has asked OPEC to increase oil production due to the high demand of and soaring prices, a decision Republicans are calling hypocritical. Alaska GOP Senator Dan Sullivan joins to weigh in on why he disagrees with the President's energy policy, and why he thinks it's important for America to be energy independent. Plus, he talks about a Senate Republican bill he is co-sponsoring called the American Energy, Jobs & Climate Plan, and explains how it is an alternative to the Democrats' Green New Deal legislation.   On Veterans Day, the nation pays tribute to our military's men and women who served their country honorably. The holiday is meant to commemorate the many sacrifices of those who fought to protect America across the globe. Retired Marine Staff Sergeant and Fox News Contributor Johnny Joey Jones joins to explain what Veterans Day means to him and how it serves as a day for those who served to remember what was lost in the war while appreciating all that they still have in their lives. Joey explains how military service makes a person grow, he addresses the physical and psychological wounds that veterans still deal with daily and he shares his optimism seeing how more organizations are forming to help veterans in need.   Plus, commentary by Medal of Honor recipient and FOX News contributor Dakota Meyer.

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Online brokerage 'Robinhood' has announced that a data breach that happened last week resulted in the personal information of 7 million customers being exposed. Investors' email addresses, full names, birth dates and zip codes were accessed. FOX'S Trey Yingst speaks to Maya Horowitz, the Director of Threat Intelligence & Research at Check Point Software Technologies, about the rise in cybercrimes and what precautions you can take to  prevent this from happening to you.

The Bucks visited President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday to celebrate their 2021 NBA title, and Jim Owczarski was there to take it all in. The Bucks reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins podcast host JR Radcliffe to discuss the encounter with the Executive Branch. But what's up with the Judiciary with continued struggles on the court? That's a tortured play on words, but whatever, we like it. Milwaukee is now 4-6 with still four more road contests coming up, and the injury situation just doesn't seem to have an end point. Also, One Quick Buck discusses a tweet heard round the NBA and What's Making Jim Mad in Philadelphia?