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Kris Kobach, Kansas Attorney General, discusses his state's efforts to combat ideological investments, leading to Wells Fargo's exit from the Net Zero Banking Alliance. He highlights Kansas' laws restricting ESG targets in state funds and the push for a constitutional amendment to elect Supreme Court justices, aiming for judicial accountability. Kobach also details Kansas' collaboration with ICE to deputize state law enforcement for immigration enforcement, prioritizing removal of criminal aliens. Lastly, he mentioned a lawsuit challenging the definition of "persons" in the 14th Amendment's apportionment clause, aiming to exclude illegal aliens from census counts. Additionally, Bobby Charles announces his candidacy for Maine governor in 2026, highlighting the state's issues with drug overdoses, education ranking at 49th, and high taxes. He lays out his agenda, to eliminate the income tax, aiming to attract residents and businesses. Charles criticizes the current governor and legislature for doubling the budget and affecting seniors' housing. He emphasizes his experience in combating organized crime and his stance on transgender issues, asserting that 98% of Mainers oppose boys in girls' sports. Finally, Seamus Bruner, director of research at the Government Accountability Institute and investigative journalist, unpacks recent revelations regarding Joe Biden's dealings related to Russia and Ukraine. He discusses the implications of newly declassified documents, the ongoing narrative surrounding the Obama administration, and the transparency issues that continue to affect national security. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Saturday! Guest Sam Speck, Ag Director for the Mid America Ag Network, joins to discuss latest Trump tariffs and stock market. Discussion of effects on farming community, ag products, international trade, and more.  Guest Lily Wu, Wichita City Mayor, joins to discuss going into budget cycle for city, property taxes and city revenue, working with local non-profits to address the homeless population, and more. Discussion of city manager leaving, and potential change in city leadership roles.  Guest Kris Kobach, Kansas Attorney General, joins to discuss legal battles in Kansas, working with state legislature and more. Discussion of vote to change state Supreme Court nominations to elections, KBI working with ICE in Kansas, ESG investments, and more. 

State Attorneys General have been active in recent years in filing lawsuits against federal agencies. From cases like West Virginia v. EPA to Biden v. Nebraska, state AG lawsuits have prevented significant overreach by federal agencies. In the past year, the Office of the Kansas Attorney General has been one of the most active in this space. Abhishek Kambli and Erin Gaide from the Kansas AG's office discuss the litigation that their office has done this past year. They have filed lawsuits in cases such as Kansas v. Biden (later retitled Alaska v. Department of Education) that challenged the $475 billion student loan forgiveness plan called "SAVE" and Kansas v. Department of Education that challenged the new Title IX regulation that expanded the definition of sex to include gender identity. Abhishek Kambli and Erin Gaide discuss these and other cases in depth to provide a window into this unique type of litigation. Featuring: Abhishek Kambli, Deputy Attorney General, Kansas Office of the Attorney General Erin Gaide, Assistant Attorney General, Kansas Office of the Attorney General

In this episode, we dive into the highly controversial Daniel Penny case with former Kansas Attorney General Phillip Kline, who offers expert legal insights on the events, implications, and broader issues at play. As the case continues to make headlines, we explore key legal questions around the use of force, and how the justice system handles such complex situations. With a deep understanding of law and policy, Kline breaks down the legal principles involved, shedding light on what the case means for our justice system and society.

Happy Saturday! It's the final show before election day...what can we expect? Guest Mike King, candidate House District 74, joins to discuss run for open House seat. Discussion of campaign, issues in Topeka, and early voting trends.  Guest Derek Schmidt, former Kansas Attorney General and candidate for 2nd Congressional District, joins to discuss campaign and more. Discussion of issues in DC, GOP majority in Congress, working with Trump, and more.  Guest Elizabeth Patton, State Director Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss last push of grassroots campaigning in Kansas, response from campaigns, early voting, and more.  Guest Congressman Ron Estes, 4th Congressional District, joins to discuss latest in DC, working for GOP majority in Congress, early voting, priorities with Trump, and more. 

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach comments on the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

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This Day in Legal History: Carlin's Seven Dirty Words Get to SCOTUSOn July 3, 1978, the US Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in FCC v. Pacifica Foundation, affirming the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) authority to reprimand New York radio station WBAI for airing George Carlin's "Seven Dirty Words" comedy routine. The 5-4 ruling centered on Carlin's sketch, which listed words inappropriate for public broadcast. The Court held that the FCC could regulate indecent material on public airwaves during times when children might be listening. Justice John Paul Stevens, writing for the majority, emphasized that broadcast media have unique accessibility to children and thus require special considerations. This ruling underscored the government's role in safeguarding public morality on airwaves, distinguishing broadcast media from other forms of communication due to its pervasive presence and accessibility. The decision sparked ongoing debates about free speech and government regulation, influencing policies on broadcasting standards and the permissible content on public airwaves.A federal district court in Kansas has preliminarily blocked an Education Department rule that protects children from discrimination based on gender identity in schools receiving federal funding. Judge John W. Broomes issued the injunction, affecting Alaska, Kansas, Utah, and Wyoming. This rule, which extends Title IX protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity, has now been blocked in 14 states, following similar injunctions last month.Judge Broomes, appointed by Trump, found that the states are likely to succeed in their claim that the Biden Administration exceeded its authority by expanding the definition of sex discrimination. The states argued that the regulation's definition of sexual harassment would suppress the speech of students who believe sex is immutable and binary, and who use biologically accurate pronouns. Broomes agreed, stating that the rule's definition of sex-based harassment is impermissibly vague under the Administrative Procedure Act.This decision is a setback for the Biden Administration's efforts to enhance LGBTQ rights. Since the Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which guaranteed same-sex marriage, conservative legal efforts have focused on issues such as transgender bathroom bans, athlete bans, and restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors.The Department of Justice has not yet commented on the ruling. The case, Kansas v. Dep't of Education, is represented by the Kansas Attorney General's Office.Biden's Title IX Transgender Protections Blocked by Kansas JudgeIn light of a recent Supreme Court ruling narrowing a criminal obstruction law, lawyers for Jan. 6 Capitol rioters are preparing to challenge convictions and seek reduced sentences. The Supreme Court's decision requires prosecutors to prove that defendants destroyed or altered documents to convict them under the obstruction statute, impacting over 200 cases related to the Capitol riot.Attorneys have indicated plans to file motions in the US District Court for the District of Columbia to dismiss charges or seek resentencing for clients who did not handle documents, particularly those linked to the Oath Keepers. This move will significantly affect cases where the obstruction charge was the sole felony. Carmen Hernandez, a criminal defense lawyer, anticipates various creative legal arguments in response to the ruling.The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision on June 28, which favored Capitol rioter Joseph Fischer, has set a new precedent for interpreting the obstruction statute, originally enacted to address evidence destruction post-Enron scandal. This ruling is a setback for federal prosecutors who had heavily relied on the statute to charge participants in the Capitol attack. Elizabeth Franklin-Best, appealing for Oath Keepers' leader Stewart Rhodes, expects the ruling to substantially impact his sentence, as he was also convicted of seditious conspiracy.Several attorneys for other Jan. 6 defendants have indicated intentions to seek relief based on the Fischer ruling. The DC courts will likely face an influx of filings for years. The broader immediate impact is somewhat limited as only 249 out of over 1,400 charged individuals were affected by the statute, with 52 cases having obstruction as the only felony.The Justice Department is still evaluating the ruling's implications, and early signals suggest prosecutors might not concede in all cases. Some defense lawyers are preparing to argue that the initial indictments were flawed under the new interpretation. However, outcomes will likely vary, with hurdles for those who pled guilty before the ruling, and effectiveness depending on individual judges and defendants.The Supreme Court's re-interpretation of the obstruction statute, requiring proof of document destruction or alteration, is critical. This change affects the foundation of many convictions and challenges the prosecutorial approach, necessitating a reassessment of cases and potentially leading to significant legal revisions and reductions in sentences.Jan. 6 Rioters to Request Relief After Supreme Court RulingUS law firms are quickly capitalizing on recent Supreme Court decisions that limit federal agency powers. Within hours of these rulings, firms began sending updates and hosting webinars to explain the implications to their clients. The Supreme Court's decisions, made over three days, restrict agencies' use of internal judges, overturn the Chevron deference principle (which required courts to defer to agency interpretations of ambiguous laws), and revive challenges related to statute limitations, potentially leading to more lawsuits over old regulations.Experts believe these rulings will significantly boost administrative law challenges, particularly benefiting firms that frequently contest federal regulations. Many lawyers have reported a surge in client inquiries, noting that the end of Chevron deference might lead businesses to pursue more litigation due to increased chances of success. The statute of limitations decision is also expected to result in more legal actions, though some attorneys predict a gradual increase rather than an immediate surge in new cases.Some attorneys highlight that the post-Chevron landscape is creating uncertainty and questions among clients across various industries. There is an expectation that while some companies may adopt a more aggressive litigation strategy, others might prefer lobbying to challenge regulations, as many corporate clients are cautious about escalating legal expenses.Overall, the Supreme Court's rulings are reshaping the legal environment, prompting law firms to guide clients through this evolving landscape and capitalize on emerging opportunities.US law firms smell opportunity as Supreme Court guts agency powers | ReutersIn my column, I argue that the IRS's shift to a broader audit mandate for all high-income taxpayers could undermine tax compliance improvements. The IRS needs to reassess and refine its audit strategies to optimize resources and maximize compliance, particularly among the wealthiest individuals. I propose a hybrid audit strategy that ensures nearly 100% audit coverage for the top 1% of income earners, with progressively lower rates for lower high-income brackets. This approach would be more effective than the current broad mandate, which lacks specific metrics for measuring success and could fail to capture significant non-compliance.Previously, the IRS had a directive to audit at least 8% of returns for individuals with incomes over $10 million, which was a focused and measurable effort. The new policy, however, aims for broader scrutiny without clear methods to gauge effectiveness, raising concerns about its impact on audit rates and overall compliance. My suggested hybrid approach would combine the precision of the former directive with a progressive audit threshold system, concentrating IRS resources where they can yield the highest return.Focusing on high-income taxpayers with the greatest potential for avoidance ensures better deterrence of tax evasion. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration's report supports this, showing that audits of high-income individuals are more productive. By defining specific audit coverage thresholds for the highest income brackets, the IRS can optimize its efforts and expand compliance audits down the income brackets.The critical legal element here is the need for targeted and measurable audit strategies. Specific metrics are essential to ensure the IRS's audit efforts are efficient and effective, allowing the agency to allocate resources where they can achieve the greatest impact on revenue and compliance.IRS Hybrid Audit Approach Best Bet to Scrutinize Rich Taxpayers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Karen Kingston is here to talk about how Pfizer can be held liable for their death jab as evidenced by the Kansas Attorney General's legal actions against the Big Pharma juggernaut.   Anthony Cumia is here to talk about AFPAC attendees and how they are highly educated, enthusiastic, courteous, and have a positive vision for the future of America.   Watch this new show NOW at Stewpeters.com! Keep The Stew Peters Show FREE and ON THE AIR! SUPPORT THE SPONSORS Below!  Protect your retirement and wealth, get up to $10k in FREE SILVER using this link: http://stewlikesgold.com     The world needs to know the truth that fake history has concealed. WATCH Old World Order,  and find out more at: https://stewpeters.com/owo/    It's time for Extreme Accountability. Learn how you can take part in this historic event at http://theextremeevent.com/    Check out the Stew Peters Store for all things Stew Crew merchandise and more! https://www.spnstore.com    American Reserves provides high quality emergency food, supplies and water filtration. American Made. American Owned. American Reserves. Use code "Stew” for 10% off your order: https://www.americanreserves.com/stew    Don't Risk Your Family's Safety, Your House Might Be NEXT: https://www.homedefenseacademy.com/stew/    Energized Health's deep-cell hydration is the key to curing chronic pain, inflammation and weight gain. To find out more, visit: https://www.energizedhealth.com     Stay connected with nationwide coverage and no monthly fees using Rapid Radios' walkie-talkies and emergency radios! Get 5% off your purchase by using code STEW at:  https://rapidradios.com    Mushroom Breakthrough is the complete package of supplemental mushroom- blend you need to improve your sleep, health and focus. Go to https://bioptimizers.com/stewpeters and use promo code stewpeters at checkout!   Visit www.TacRightStew.com to Order Your Night Vision today!   Kuribl offers premium CBD products shown to increase rejuvenating sleep and decrease muscle pains. To see the variety of hemp and CBD products, visit: https://kuribl.com    Support your child's natural immunity with Z-Spike Gummies and use code SPN for 15% off at: www.zstacklife.com/spn    Don't Risk Your Family's Safety, Your House Might Be NEXT: https://www.homedefenseacademy.com/stew/    Cortez Wealth Management makes financial planning for you and your family. Find out how you how you can rely on this America First financial advisory and get your retirement plat today by calling 813-448-3446 or by visiting https://cortezwm.com    Health resolutions can be made easy with Field of Greens! Get started on their super-fruit and vegetable supplements to support your whole body by going to http://www.fieldofgreens.com/   and use promo code STEW for 15% off!   Reduce joint pain and inflammation with all natural, fast-acting krill oil by visiting http://stopmyinflammation.com/    Don't let debt destroy your life! Zero Debt USA has a solution that can cut or eliminate interest, help you write off balances all without bankruptcy or loans! Visit http://ZAPMYDEBT.com    Parasites are the hidden enemy of your health and wellness. Get PURGE to cleanse your gut from the infestation preventing your health at: https://www.purgestore.com    Preserve heart-health and be the best version of yourself with Cardio Miracle by checking out: http://HighPowerHeart.com Stay up-to-date with Stew by following him on all socials! Twitter: https://twitter.com/realstewpeters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewpetersofficial/ Telegram: https://t.me/stewpeters Gab: https://gab.com/RealStewPeters

The 'fiery but mostly peaceful protests' guy from CNN is back to argue that calling America a constitutional republic is an 'attack on democracy.' Plus, the Kansas Attorney General is suing Pfizer over allegations they dangerously misled the public with their COVID-19 vaccine claims. And finally, senate Democrats take a cue from Biden by attempting to circumvent the Supreme Court's latest ruling against their gun-grabbing agenda - details on how Republicans actually did their job and blocked them.Guests:Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R) | U.S. Senator, TennesseeAlex Stein | Comedian & Host, Prime Time with Alex SteinEmma Waters | Research Associate, The Heritage FoundationAidan Johnston | Director of Federal Affairs, Gun Owners of America

In this episode, we discuss current events including the Selective Service auto enrolling 18-26 year old men, and the push to include women in the draft. We also look at the governments sweeping laws that can take your freedoms at the stroke of a pen, including FEMA, the Stafford Act, and Rex 84, to name a few. Website: thefacthunter.com Email: thefacthunter@mail.com Snail Mail: George Hobbs PO Box 109 Goldsboro, MD  21636Show notes As part of the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act, which automatically enrolls all men aged 18-26, including U.S. citizens and immigrants, in Selective Service, the committee also intends to require women to register. https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/1801818838666752366 Australia locks down farms as avian influenza spreads https://www.voanews.com/amp/australia-locks-down-farms-as-avian-influenza-spreads/7651068.html Serbian President https://x.com/KimDotcom/status/1802300184619348288 Jesse Ventura https://x.com/beinlibertarian/status/1801830895353053571 California Senate approves ban on schools notifying parents about students' gender expression without consent https://www.capradio.org/articles/2024/06/14/california-senate-approves-ban-on-schools-notifying-parents-about-students-gender-expression-without-consent/#:~:text=The%20California%20Legislative%20LGBTQ%20Caucus,to%20change%20their%20gender%20identification. Maine is opening up new publicly funded affordable housing. The qualification is that you have to be LGBTQ. https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1801713335425188043 Mayor Brandon Johnson blames Chicago's problems on systemic racism, announces $500,000 to study reparations. https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/1802820701680005570 Ex-CDC Director: “There WILL Be a Bird Flu Pandemic” https://x.com/VigilantFox/status/1802572544756633793 Harris: 50% Government contracts to non-whites https://x.com/The_Real_Fly/status/1802719896884707558 Kansas Attorney General sues Pfizer for "misleading Kansans on COVID vaccine." https://x.com/JasonBlairNTD/status/1802765077637935284 “FEMA Camps” by Royce Christen https://thepeoplesvoice.tv/list-of-every-known-fema-camp-and-their-locations-find-yours/ Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stafford_Disaster_Relief_and_Emergency_Assistance_Act House passes defense bill automatically registering men 18-26 for draft https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-passes-defense-bill-automatically-registering-men-draft Executive Order 10998—Assigning Emergency Preparedness Functions to the Secretary of Agriculture https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/executive-order-10998-assigning-emergency-preparedness-functions-the-secretary-agriculture Rex 84 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rex_84 Operation Garden Plot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Garden_Plot#:~:text=The%20plan%20was%20developed%20in,times%20of%20major%20civil%20disturbances. A Guide to Emergency Powers and Their Use https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/guide-emergency-powers-and-their-use

Kris Kobach joins Pete Mundo to discuss the new lawsuit against Pfizer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kansas Attorney General sued Pfizer for misleading the public about their COVID vaccine.  Kris Kobach said Pfizer misled the public about the safety and efficacy of their jab.  He said the pharmaceutical company hid the dangerous side effects of vaccine and they lied about the preventive properties of the drug.  Mike Parrott reported about this issue in past episodes of Parrott Talk, but he is excited that others are now waking up to the fact we were lied to.  Mike breaks down the story and he reveals why this is the first in a long fight to bring this gross misjustice to light.  Will Pfizer be held accountable, Mike Parrott gives his prediction on this episode of Parrott Talk.

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Guest Elizabeth Patton, Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss late night tax bill passed in Kansas legislature. What are the details?  Guest Kris Kobach, Kansas Attorney General, joins to discuss latest lawsuits and legal battles. Discussion of student loan forgiveness from Biden administration, immigration law enforcement, land purchase in KS, TikTok, and more.   

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Kris Kobach joined Pete Mundo to discuss the latest surrounding police in Texas being able to arrest illegal immigrants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're standing at the edge of a major financial cliff that no one is ready for. Student loan forgiveness is happening at unprecedented rates — $138 billion and counting. Right now, borrowers are enjoying tax-free forgiven student loan debt courtesy of the American Rescue Plan. However, these benefits are set to expire at the end of 2025, leaving borrowers to face a tax cliff with unknown consequences. We'll explore the legal skirmishes already bubbling, like the Kansas Attorney General's case against the SAVE plan, and analyzing their impact and preparing for the potential scenarios ahead. I'll also highlight the vital deadlines you need to know, like the expiring IDR waiver and the barrier to new entrants for the Pay As You Earn plan that's coming up in July 2024. In today's episode, you'll find out: How the SAVE plan, IDR waiver and PSLF waiver are helping borrowers The possibility of court challenges to President Biden's student loan policies What's at stake with the coming student loan tax bomb due post-2025 Potential cancelation scenarios based on political outcomes as election season heats up Deadlines you can't miss and their impact on student loan repayment strategies How the American Rescue Plan is enabling large-scale loan forgiveness What President Biden's plan is to address the tax bomb cliff in 2025 About hardship-based forgiveness and the push for widespread cancelation   Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts  Subscribe to the newsletter Feeling helpless when it comes to your student loans? Try our free student loan calculator Check out our refinancing bonuses we negotiated Book your custom student loan plan Get profession-specific financial planning   Do you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at help@studentloanplanner.com and we might feature it in an upcoming show!  

Hypoxia is when a person is deprived of oxygen. Kansas hasn't executed someone since 1965, and Attorney General Kris Kobach is pushing to legalize the method first used in Alabama this January. Critics call it cruel and akin to suffocation.

Across Kansas, and the Republic, there are concerns over the handling of crucial election materials and the suspicious use of a software linked to the Chinese Communist Party. Join us as we welcome Thad Snider, who has been tirelessly investigating this matter. Despite a stay of destruction order in place, Snider reveals the chilling details about how these vital documents may be destroyed by order of a liberal county commissioner. And he's asking the state attorney general for help.To that end, we also have none other than the state Attorney General, Kris Kobach himself, debunking some of these allegations while throwing light on the nature of election policy versus election crimes. Lastly, we dissect the fine line between bad election management and criminal activity. Attorney General Kobach explains why it's crucial to prosecute when there is tangible evidence of a crime. We delve deeper into the discussion on accountability and authority in prosecuting election crimes. Be sure that what happens in Kansas may well happen in your state.---------------------All content is FREE! Please voluntarily subscribe to my show at www.DougBillings.us to help Doug support his son and produce the show.Click on the “SUPPORT” tab at the top of the website and make a monthly voluntary subscription/donation-----------------------------Harness the power of your own Stem Cells with breath through technology!!Energy restored! Youth restored! Healing restored!www.LiveYoungerWithDoug.us ------------------------------STOP WASTING MONEY ON STREAMING SERVICES!Get Cue Streaming and have ALL your favorite streaming platforms in one hub.Local Sports! National Sports!  All movie channels.You don't have to spend $100 or more a month!Get it all for $59.99 a monthGo to www.TheRightSide.MyCueStreaming.com and sign up today!Support the show

Kansas Attorney General, Kris Kobach, is Ted's special guest to discuss the border crisis. Kobach has been fighting for border security at the state and national level for years and he has some fresh ideas on how the federal government should be dealing with the situation. The Nightly Nuge featuring Ted Nugent S02-E188 - Ted's Special Guest, Kris Kobach, Updates Us On The Border Situation - 230808

In the heart of America's breadbasket, Wichita, Kansas, a wave of organized retail theft is gripping the city. Notable for its rich entrepreneurial heritage, as the birthplace of Pizza Hut and the Coleman Company, Wichita is also earning an unsettling reputation for skyrocketing retail theft. With local retailers such as Victoria's Secret and Cabela's suffering hefty monthly losses, the Midwest city is a testament to the nationwide uptick in retail crime. Unlike the Grand Canyon or the Great Lakes, this is one title the heartland would rather not hold.Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has underscored the spiraling nature of this problem, pointing out the growing connection between such crimes and issues like fentanyl addiction. Police Chief Joe Sullivan has echoed these sentiments, revealing shocking numbers on retail crime in Kansas's largest city. This isn't a simple case of 'kids these days' or 'sign of the times' - it's an orchestrated attack on retailers and a grim reflection of more sinister issues within society. Retail theft isn't just up in Wichita, it's soaring across the United States. Today, even a small city in the Midwest is not immune from the tidal wave of retail crime sweeping the nation.#RetailCrimeWave #OrganizedTheft #WichitaCrimeSupport the show

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Jarrett Stepman, columnist for The Daily Signal, reports on the arraignment of former President Donald Trump. Bob Good, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, reacts to the arraignment of former President Donald Trump in a Manhattan courthouse on 34 counts of falsifying of business records. Phill Kline, Associate Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law and former Kansas Attorney General, offers a legal analysis of the 34 felony charges against Trump. Tom Fitton, Judicial Watch President, comments on former President Trump's arraignment in Manhattan. Jody Hice, former congressman and FRC's Senior Advisor to the President, shares how Christians should respond to the Trump indictment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loving-liberty/support

A Chicago-based Catholic law firm called the Thomas More Society has spent decades focused on their main mission: outlawing all abortions. Part of their strategy also includes casting doubt on the integrity of U.S. elections. Former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline, whose law license was suspended indefinitely by the Kansas Supreme Court in 2013, is among their strategists.

Happy Saturday! Guest State Representative Kristey Williams, joins to discuss latest education bills in legislature. Discussion school choice, child savings accounts, education funding and more.  Guest State Representative Brenda Landwehr, joins to discuss latest bills in Topeka. Discussion abortion pills, foster care system, mental health investments, COVID vaccine mandates, and more. Guest Kris Kobach, Kansas Attorney General, joins to discuss investigation into latest swatting calls to public schools in Kansas. Discussion Fentanyl in Kansas, federal lawsuits and more. 

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Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative for the 2ndDistrict of Tennessee, rates Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg's handling of the East Palestine train derailment and assesses the growing relationship between China and Russia. Kris Kobach, Kansas Attorney General, shares about his warning to pharmacy chains not to dispense chemical abortion pills through the mail in his state. Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, discusses the Biden administration's proposed changes to Trump-era rules on religious liberty protection at colleges. Dr. David Bell, Brownstone Institute senior scholar, reacts to the Biden administration's negotiations about a deal to give the World Health Organization authority over future U.S. pandemic policies. Dr. Andrew Bostom, academic clinical trialist and epidemiologist, breaks down the science of why masking made no difference in preventing the spread of COVID-19. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Kris Kobach joins Pete Mundo to discuss the big Chiefs win! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Saturday! Guest Derek Schmidt, Kansas Attorney General, joins to discuss tenure in office, latest legal battles in Kansas, and transition after election.  Guest Nick Hoheisel, Kansas State Representative District 97, joins to discuss upcoming legislative session 2023. Discussion of potential medical marijuana bill in Kansas, sales tax in Kansas, and more.  Kevin McCarthy becomes Speaker of the House after 15th vote overnight on Friday. 

Derek Schmidt joins the show for the first time since losing the Kansas Governor's race to Laura Kelly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's election day and Derek Schmidt would like your vote for Governor in Kansas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kris Kobach is on the ballot tomorrow in Kansas. He is looking to be the next Attorney General of Kansas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek Schmidt joins Pete in studio to talk about the home stretch of the Kansas Governor's race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve and Ted welcome Kansas Attorney General and Republican candidate for Governor Derek Schmidt to the show this morning. Schmidt says Kanas is not going in the right direction under Governor Kelly. He points to Kelly's handling of the COVID pandemic and the current economic situation with inflation rates high and some federal funding coming to an end.

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John Whitmer visits with former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach about his race for Kansas Attorney General.  

Ballot drop boxes have been in the news a lot lately, both in the Kansas Attorney General race and in a federal lawsuit. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal and John Hanna of the Associated Press break down the debate over the receptacles and where the conversations on voting access in Kansas are headed. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Google Play and Apple Podcasts.

Ballot drop boxes have been in the news a lot lately, both in the Kansas Attorney General race and in a federal lawsuit. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal and John Hanna of the Associated Press break down the debate over the receptacles and where the conversations on voting access in Kansas are headed. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Google Play and Apple Podcasts.

Ballot drop boxes have been in the news a lot lately, both in the Kansas Attorney General race and in a federal lawsuit. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal and John Hanna of the Associated Press break down the debate over the receptacles and where the conversations on voting access in Kansas are headed. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Google Play and Apple Podcasts.

For former police officer and prosecutor Chris Mann, running for Attorney General "is just a continuation of my life in public service."

Election Day is fast approaching and the Chillin' in the Statehouse gang take some time to run down the Kansas Attorney General race between Kris Kobach and Chris Mann. The Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to discuss the attempt by Kobach's campaign to refresh his brand and how the two candidates are talking about crime, immigration and abortion. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Election Day is fast approaching and the Chillin' in the Statehouse gang take some time to run down the Kansas Attorney General race between Kris Kobach and Chris Mann. The Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to discuss the attempt by Kobach's campaign to refresh his brand and how the two candidates are talking about crime, immigration and abortion. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Election Day is fast approaching and the Chillin' in the Statehouse gang take some time to run down the Kansas Attorney General race between Kris Kobach and Chris Mann. The Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to discuss the attempt by Kobach's campaign to refresh his brand and how the two candidates are talking about crime, immigration and abortion. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Republican Kris Kobach promises to sue the federal government every chance he gets if he's elected Kansas attorney general. Plus, how a new program in Kansas City is already helping hundreds of tenants facing eviction.

Happy Saturday! Guest Sedgwick County Commissioner Jim Howell joins to discuss county budget discussion, county worker shortage, COVID spending, commission "scandals", and upcoming election season.  Guest Derek Schmidt, Kansas Attorney General and candidate for Governor, joins to discuss latest legal battles in Kansas, campaign, and more.  Topeka Capital Journal actually calls out misleading messages from Democrats on the campaign trail. 

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Chris Mann, the Democratic nominee for Kansas attorney general, talks about his background as a police officer, crime victim, prosecutor and defense lawyer. He is running against Republican Kris Kobach.

Kansas Attorney General and Gubernatorial candidate Derek Schmidt and former Kentucky Swimmer and NCAA All-American Riley Green joined Pete Mundo to discuss fairness in women's sports!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John talks with Kansas Attorney General candidate Kris Kobach about the fruitless efforts to recount the Value Them Both results.

Happy Saturday! Guest Bryan Frye, Wichita City Councilman, joins to discuss latest issues in Wichita. City budget discussions and public input. Staff shortages in city positions. Redistricting and more.  Guest Derek Schmidt, Kansas Attorney General, joins to discuss latest legal battles in Kansas, plus campaign for Governor.  Some Kansas GOP candidates/issues pay for primary election recounts. Is that appropriate time/money spent as we prepare for general election?

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Happy Saturday! Guest Kellie Warren, State Senator and candidate for Kansas Attorney General, joins to discuss campaign, background, AG office, legal battles, and more.  Guest Rebecca Schmoe, 1 Million Moms Against Gun Control and candidate for House District 56, joins to discuss campaign, legislative issues, 2A issues in Kansas, and more.  Guest Derek Schmidt, Kansas Attorney General and candidate for Governor, joins to discuss latest legal issues, Biden open border policies, drug crisis, campaign, and more. 

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Kansas Attorney General Candidate Kellie Warren gets key endorsement from Kansas U.S. Senator Roger Marshall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John visits with Kansas Attorney General candidate Tony Mattivi about his campaign platform.  

Hour 1 - John's guests include Kansas Attorney General candidate Tony Mattivi, U.S. Congressman, Dr. Anna Stork- Fury and Kansas State Senator Renee Erickson.

Happy Saturday! Guest Joe Seiwert, State Representative District 101, joins to discuss campaign, legislative session, agriculture, water bill, and more.  Guest Tony Mattivi, candidate for Kansas Attorney General, joins to discuss background, campaign, SCOTUS decisions, state rights, and more.  Guest Dave Trabert, Kansas Policy Institute, joins to discuss latest government subsidies from Governor Kelly to bring in new business. Is this the way to spark economic growth?   

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Happy Saturday! Happy Fathers Day weekend! Guest Todd Starnes, host of national talk radio show "The Todd Starnes Show", joins to discuss latest current events.  Guest Ryan Flickner, Kansas Farm Bureau, joins to discuss agriculture industry, export markets, COVID impact on ag, election season, and more.  Guest Derek Schmidt, Kansas Attorney General and GOP candidate for Governor, joins to discuss latest legal battles against Biden administration. Discussion of campaign and election season. 

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Happy Saturday! Guest Todd Starnes, host of the Todd Starnes Show, joins to discuss latest current events, while joins the KQAM lineup.  Guest Derek Schmidt, Kansas Attorney General, joins to discuss latest legal issues in Kansas and the country.  Barack Obama back in the spotlight? Discussion social media. Freedom of speech, censorship, and more. 

Happy Saturday! Guest Phil Martinez, Phils Coins, joins to discuss hot gold/silver market...why is demand so high? Discussion of silver prices.  Guest Tony Mattivi, candidate for Kansas Attorney General, joins to talk about background, campaign, legal cases, and more.  Guest State Representative Leo Delperdang, joins to discuss state budget bill, tax cuts in Kansas, and focus of legislature during final days of session.  Democrats in Kansas fight against unemployment bill making it more "difficult" to get unemployment during time of 95k open jobs in the state. 

John visits with Kansas Attorney General candidate Tony Mativi. 

Happy Saturday! Guest Phil Martinez, Phil's Coins, joins to discuss latest gold/silver market.  Guest Kris Kobach, candidate for Kansas Attorney General, joins to discuss lawsuit against Biden administration regarding vaccine mandates on military, and fight for religious exemptions against the COVID vaccine for individuals.  Guest Bryan Frye, Wichita City Councilman, joins to discuss latest from the City. Budget discussions. Re-opening after COVID. Ethics complaints. Crime. and more. 

Most Americans who want to own a house – and can afford it – follow a fairly straightforward path to their dreams.They start with a loan from a bank or mortgage company, institutions that are subject to state and federal regulations. When buyers close on the home they want, the agreement is registered with the government, usually at county offices.Americans who do not qualify for a conventional mortgage but still want a house to call their own sometimes opt for a thinly regulated financial arrangement called a contract for deed. In these deals, the sellers function like lenders. They collect an initial down payment and then monthly payments.The buyers in contract for deed agreements usually pay for taxes and insurance and they often pick up the tab for improvements and repairs on the property, even before they have title to it.Often it's only when the buyer makes the final payment that the title of the property shifts from the seller to the buyer.Real estate experts, lawyers and consumer watchdog groups say these arrangements – as well as similarly structured rent-to-own contracts – rarely end with the buyer owning the home. What tends to happen instead is the buyer loses out through a process called forfeiture – often for falling behind on payments – while recouping none of the equity they would have built up in a traditional mortgage.For example, when the Pennsylvania Attorney General sued a company that did hundreds of rent-to-own contracts in that state, it discovered that only 2% of buyers succeeded in obtaining the deed for the property – signifying that they were now homeowners.“(Contracts) can be drawn up in a way that makes it almost impossible to succeed,” said Alex Kornya, general counsel for Iowa Legal Aid. “You lose every dollar that you've put into that house and the contract seller walks away with a total windfall.”In Iowa, there have been nearly 3,700 contracts for deed recorded at county offices since 2008, according to figures furnished to the Midwest Newsroom by ATTOM, a provider of mortgage data.The numbers were lower in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri, but figures likely underreport how many of the deals happen in those states because they have few to no laws requiring that these deals be registered at county offices.Lance Lowenstein, an attorney in Kansas City, Missouri, says he sees cases involving these contracts about once a week.“Contracts for deed are kind of like the ‘buy here, pay here' car lots of the real estate business,” he said in an interview in his office in northeast Kansas City, home to many immigrants and economically struggling communities.Contracts for deed – also known as land contracts, installment sales or bond for deed – proliferated nationally and particularly in the Midwest in the wake of the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis. Rent-to-own – sometimes called leases with an option to purchase – have similar characteristics that often shift the advantage of such transactions to sellers.Investors, ranging from small-time buyers with just a few houses to Wall Street hedge funds, swooped in after the housing crisis and bought properties in bulk out of foreclosure or from government-sponsored mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The houses, often uninhabitable or in poor condition and in low-income communities, are typically marketed at those most at risk for exploitation: Black, Latino or immigrant residents.And while attorneys general in states in the Northeast and Great Lakes region have gone after large-scale contract for deed or rent-to-own sellers who use deceptive tactics, attorneys general in the Midwest do not often take enforcement action.Tiffany MartinoAll Tiffany Martino wanted was to buy a home.“Something my grandkids could come in that was always the same house,” she said.About seven years ago, she moved from Gold Beach, Oregon, where she said housing prices were “outlandish” to North Platte, Nebraska. She spotted a house she could buy for $78,000.Martino could see the place needed some work.The bathroom needed an overhaul. The floor was mostly missing in one room and had to be replaced. The paint was in bad shape. And she would have to do some landscaping.But Martino needed a place to live.“At the time when you're in need and you don't got a lot of down payment and somebody is willing to work with you, you're just like, ‘Yeah, that sounds good, let's do that,'” she said.Martino made a $1,400 down payment to the owner. He agreed she would make $500 monthly payments until the house was paid off. She understood that she was renting to own. When repairs came up, she would call the owner.“He says, ‘You're buying this place, you're responsible for any repairs that occur, you're responsible for any of that,'” Martino said.Martino said she put some $10,000 into the property, which included removing trees and doing landscape work. And she made about $30,000 in rent payments over those five years.But she fell behind – she says about $3,000 in arrears – and her landlord took her to court to have Martino evicted.She eventually got in touch with Jeff Eastman, the managing attorney for Legal Aid of Nebraska, who represented her.Eastman told Martino that she risked having a judge order her to pay the owner if the case went to trial. So they settled: Martino walked away from the house and the owner did not pursue her back rent.“When they (buyers) leave, they left their investment in the property and they don't have anything to show for it,” Eastman said. “Of course, they're quite angry about it.”Including Martino, who thought she was building toward home ownership.“It was actually pretty much a letdown, you know?” Martino said. “It wasn't a good feeling to know that wasn't the case and all the money I dumped in there, I don't get that back. It pretty much devastated me, really.”‘Equity stripping'A 2019 study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University outlines an earlier era of contracts for deed in Chicago, where blockbusting and redlining depressed home prices in the 1960s and 1970s. Investors used contract sales to sell properties at inflated prices with high interest rates to people who could not get a conventional mortgage.“These contracts were designed to fail,” the Harvard study said, “Allowing the seller to reclaim the property, a form of equity stripping.”Taz George, a senior research analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said that access to mortgages is an important way for families to build wealth. George, who co-authored the Harvard study, said lenders rarely underwrite loans in low-income communities where homes are priced at less than $100,000 and often need repairs. So contracts for deed sometimes fill the void.“Really what we found is that communities that have a high number of land contract sales, have a host of other housing and economic challenges,” George said.Contracts for deed are marketed as a way for people who can't get a conventional mortgage to realize the dream of owning a home.To Kornya, the Iowa Legal Aid lawyer, such a pitch echoes that of another enterprise that targets low-income borrowers.“That's the exact same argument that payday lenders use.It's nothing new: ‘We need to exploit low-income people because otherwise their lives would be worse,'” Kornya said.While never ideal, lawyers and experts say contracts for deed can be one of few options for some real estate transactions. Buyers who lack credit history, have damaged credit or who cannot make a down payment often do not qualify for a loan from banks or mortgage companies.Echoing the Harvard findings, the Joint Center for Housing Studies says traditional mortgage companies are reluctant to make loans in distressed neighborhoods, leaving seller-financed loans or a contract for deed, the instrument of last resort.“We find that the ratio of new mortgage originations to households is one of the strongest predictors of contract for deed activity,” the study says.A lack of financial services in low income communities and – increasingly – in rural communities influences the demand for non-traditional lending agreements.Michael Duffy, a semi-retired attorney who has handled dozens of cases involving abuses of real estate contracts, said in spite of the risks, contracts for deed can be useful with responsible sellers.“I don't think (contracts for deed) should be illegal,” Duffy said. “They just need to be more tightly regulated. It's kind of a wild west out there.”Enforcement effortsIowa tightened some of its land contract laws after a 2003 scandal involving the Wolford Group, a family enterprise accused by the Iowa Attorney General of committing fraud when it bought and sold homes under risky land contracts.Iowa sellers cannot enforce a land contract that is not recorded at a county office. And sellers who don't record land contracts after 90 days are subject to daily fines.Ashlee Kieler, a spokeswoman for the Iowa Attorney General, said the office still receives complaints about land contracts since the Wolford scandal and the office handles them as they arise.“We have not had any recent litigation,” Kieler said in an email.A spokesperson for the Nebraska Attorney General declined to say if the office has brought any enforcement action on contract for deed or rent-to-own sellers.Asked if the Missouri Attorney General has pursued such sellers, a spokesman pointed to a 2014 case in Jackson County where it sued Tri-State Holdings for a contract for deed scam in Kansas City's predominantly Black communities.The Kansas Attorney General did not respond to a request for comment.Attorneys general in other states have pursued large-scale contract for deed operators that have done business in Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri.Vision Property Management, a hedge-fund backed enterprise in South Carolina, at one point owned 10,000 properties nationally, including the Midwest, according to a court filing.In 2019, the

John talks with former federal prosecutor Tony Mattivi about his campaign for Kansas Attorney General and his recent speech at CPAC.

Hour 2 - John's guests are former federal prosecutor Tony Mattivi, Internal Medicine Doctor Eric Voth and Aubrey Adams, one of the nation's leading advocates against the legalization of marijuana.

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0:00 - Dan & Amy react to Chicago's violent weekend including the juvenile MOB hit at Michigan Ave and Millennial Park. 12:32 - Dan & Amy look into Big Blue City violence 32:33 - Dan & Amy respond to OPRF's plan to ban winter sports 48:20 - Should the Oxford MI shooter's parents be charged under Michigan law? 01:04:14 - Vice President of the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for International Studies at The Heritage Foundation and author of Brutal War: Jungle Fighting in Papua New Guinea, 1942, Lt Col James Carafano, critiques Biden's COVID response and policies. Follow Jim on twitter - @JJCarafano 01:18:59 - Dan & Amy take callers reaction to the possible gun regulations proposed after the Oxford MI school shooting 01:31:09 - American economist, author, professor, and co-director of the Program on the American Economy and Globalization at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, Donald J Boudreaux, asks Is Free Trade Elitist? Check out Professor Boudreaux's latest -  cafehayek.com01:44:07 - Kris Kobach, former Kansas Secretary of State, currently General Counsel of the Alliance for Free Citizens and candidate for Kansas Attorney General, discusses his fight against the OSHA vaccine mandate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.

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Happy Saturday! Guest Phil Martinez, owner Phil's Coins, joins to discuss silver/gold market, inflation, economy, vaccine mandates on businesses and more.  Guest Kris Kobach, candidate for Kansas Attorney General, joins to discuss legal battles against Critical Race Theory, OSHA vaccine mandates on businesses, mandates on federal workers and federal contractors, and more.  Guest Connie Newcome, Kansans for Health Freedom, joins to discuss vaccinations for children, KDHE push into public schools, and fighting vaccine mandates in Kansas.  Recap school board elections...what's next? 

John visits with Kansas Attorney General candidate Tony Mattivi   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Mattivi, a retired assistant U.S. attorney, is the latest entrant in the quest to find a replacement for Attorney General Derek Schmidt. He joins a GOP field that already includes Kris Kobach, the former secretary of state, and Sen. Kellie Warren, of Leawood. Mattivi sits down with Tim Carpenter to discuss how his experience led him to run for attorney general of Kansas and what makes him qualified for the job.

Happy Saturday! Guest Kathleen Garrison, local activist, joins to promote health freedom rally in Wichita.  Guest Kris Kobach, candidate for Kansas Attorney General joins to discuss ending of DACA, mandated vaccines at federal level, business push to vaccinate employees and more.  Guest Secretary of State Scott Schwab, joins to discuss voting audits, Mike Lindell symposium, provisional ballot counts in Kansas, and more.  Discussion of voter fraud...does Kansas need an election audit? 

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John visits with Kansas Senator Kellie Warren about her announcement that she is running for Kansas Attorney General. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Haines, Pilar Pedraza, Pete Mundo, Dave Helling and Eric Wesson discuss inconsistent mask rules and enforcement, Rex Archer's retirement announcement, Kris Kobach's bid for Kansas Attorney General, Mayor Lucas pleading with state lawmakers for gun restrictions, the Kansas legislature response to vetoes of transgender athlete, gun and election law bills and long-term plans for KC's homeless. 

Kansas Attorney General hopeful Kris Kobach joined the show to discuss why he's running for office and gives his insight on the border crisis as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John visits with former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach about his decision to run for Kansas Attorney General.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Saturday! Guest Travis Couture-Lovelady, NRA liaison for Kansas, and member of Kansas State Rifle Association, joins to discuss 2A legislation in Kansas and upcoming KSRA annual convention.  Guest, former Governor Jeff Colyer, joins to discuss run for Governor in 2022. Discussion of latest state legislation, state budget, incentives for economic growth, education in Kansas, and more.  Guest former KS Secretary of State Kris Kobach, joins to discuss run for Kansas Attorney General 2022. Discussion of legal battle with state vs Biden admin and federal government...what can Kansas do to protect ourselves against the federal Democrat party?  Discussion of 2020 Census...how did Kansas fair? Bills Governor Kelly vetoed...can we override veto in Legislature?

Montana Attorney General and NAAG President Tim Fox is joined by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt for a discussion about arguing a case before the nation's highest court, protecting America's seniors, and combating human trafficking. 

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The Kansas Attorney General announced Lamonte McIntyre will finally receive $1.5 million in compensation for spending 23 years in prison for a double murder he did not commit. This step means the state will also finally expunge McIntyre's record, more than two years after he was released from prison. This week, an interview with McIntyre on what helped him work through his anger as a young man serving a life sentence, and what he still struggles with today.

The SALT Show Episode 78 (Update for Week of September 29, 2019) On this week's episode: • U.S. District Court dismisses states' claims that $10,000 SALT deduction cap is unconstitutional • An overview of the Utah Steiner case and implications for the external consistency test of apportionment • Kansas Attorney General strikes down Kansas Department of Revenue Wayfair notice • California sourcing of asset management services remains in limbo • A California Supreme Court showdown on ballot initiative taxes? Links to share the podcast with colleagues: bakerbotts.com, iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, Podbean, Spotify

This features excerpts from the second interview with Kansas Governor John Carlin, who held office from January 8, 1979 to January 12, 1987. In 1978, in a surprise upset, he defeated the Republican incumbent Governor, Robert Bennett, in his bid for re-election. In this interview, Carlin recalls that Bennett initially won, not because he was a popular choice, but because his Democratic opponent was Vern Miller, the controversial Wichita sheriff and Kansas Attorney General from 1971-1975. Carlin ran for a third non-consecutive term as governor in 1990 in one of the most interesting Democratic primary races in Kansas history.