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She oversaw the burning of L.A.'s Westside last year. In April, Mayor Karen Bass turned to the city's schools, backing the teacher union's demand for the budget-busting pay hike that led to the announcement this week that the district is nearing bankruptcy. Bonus! We remember the 1973 premiere of American Graffiti, George Lucas's love letter to California's Central Valley. Music by Metalachi. Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes: Housing Affordability and Housing Demand PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment Governor Newsom announces $20 million in grant funding matched by Google to support local journalism across the state State workers have returned to offices. What's next in the fight for telework? LAUSD deadline looms to make painful cuts after county says board actions ‘erode confidence' RFC 441: Strike or not, Los Angeles Unified is on an unsustainable trajectory RFC 441: The price of LAUSD union peace will be $1.2 billion a year. Next up is paying for it RFC 441: LAUSD deal reached: Mayor Bass steps in to avoid LAUSD strike Alameda County supervisors unanimously approve policy-driven reparations plan for Black residents Alameda County Identifies $55M in Budget Reductions, but Major Gap Remains As World Cup fans pour into LAX, long-awaited people mover train struggles with delays People Mover lawsuit LA blew $60M on homeless ‘fix' — it housed just three units Katie Porter says she's done with politics after failed governor bid as she teases next chapter This week's advertising sponsor: California Center for Nonprofit Law NPOlawyers.com boardtrainingprinciples.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Joe Rogan and JD Vance sharing a few details about the LA mayoral election involving Spencer Pratt, Karen Bass, and Nithya Raman that make California's mail-in ballot situation a lot more suspect; JD Vance telling Joe Rogan his personal story involving Skid Row in Los Angeles that made him realize that sections of our blue cities look more like Third World countries; Nick Shirley sharing his latest bombshell fraud investigation with Fox News' Laura Ingraham about how the Korean Mafia is making millions off Medicaid-funded adult daycare centers in Flushing, Queens; Bill Maher putting NPR's Steve Inskeep on the spot by giving his brutally honest opinion of how far left NPR has gone; Abby Phillip getting into a tense argument with Scott Jennings after she tried to make the absurd claim that the Iran War and the continued strikes on Iran have not weakened Iran's leadership; and much more. Dave also hosts a special "ask me anything" question-and-answer session on a wide range of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. Today's Sponsors: Relief Factor - Relief Factor is an alternative to help your body's natural inflammatory response so you can keep doing the things you love. Try Relief Factor's 3-Week QuickStart—just $17.76. Go to: https://www.relieffactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Angel Studios - Choose entertainment that is focused on stories about perseverance and real human experiences. If you go premium, you'll get 2 free tickets to see Young Washington in theaters this Independence Day, and be part of making this film the #1 movie in America for our nation's 250th birthday. Go to: http://Angel.com/rubin Tax Network USA - If you owe back taxes or have unfiled returns, don't let the government take advantage of you. Do not wait for another IRS letter or a frozen bank account. Call 1(866) 685-6604 for a private, free consultation or Go to: https://tnusa.com/dave
Grace start's the show discussing Tim Walz's crazy defense of a child rapist, saying we shouldn't judge someone based on their "worst day". Then, Grace discusses Karen Bass's latest excuse for meth heads and more! Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On today's show, LIVE on https://zeno.fm/radio/thunderous-radio/ 8:06 pm CT, 9:06 pm ET: Socialist/Communist Amerika: DSA Co-Chair explains goals of 'Democratic socialists' include abolishing U.S. Senate, replacing capitalism, insists Democrat Socialism is different than Communism - Gavin Newsom's socialist alliance? Shocking leaked video fuels new backlash - Actress Justine Bateman goes nuclear on Rashida Tlaib 'shrieking' rant - One Socialist-run major city now leads America in alarming statistic - why did now L. A. mayor Karen Bass go to work in Castro's Cuba in the 1970's? -Sweden COLLAPSED under socialism and What the country did next - we'll analyze. Nothing To See Here: FBI fights FOIAs that would show how much agency paid big tech to censor certain viewpoints - North East lawmakers claiming to fear 'misinformation' turn guns on First Amendment - Colorado Attorney General says looking at public documents now will cost 17 TIMES as much - we'll examine. FaithUnderFire: 'Where was the inclusion?' Pastor fired for not using 'preferred pronouns' claims religious discrimination - Police officer's citation warning to street evangelists at 'not accurate' says Ft. Worth police official - we'll explore. Plus, Med school deans come up empty in tense hearing when asked point blank if men can have babies. And, US Congress trying to control time. http://www.spreaker.com/show/christian-talk-that-rocks https://christiantalkthatrocks.net or http://christiantalkthatrocks.com #Iran #USstrikes #DSA #democraticsocialists #communists #RashidaTlaib #FBI #GavinNewsome #ColoradoAG #FortWorthPolice #firstamendment #federalgovernmentcensorship #preferedpronouns
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The Los Angeles primary elections, held June 2, 2026, were the source of great debate and not a few surprises. In this episode, David Myers, in his farewell episode as founding host of The History-Policy Podcast, interviews longtime LA public official and frequent LCHP collaborator Zev Yaroslavsky to discuss what the primary elections tell us about California's political climate and what the future might hold. The discussion begins with Zev's observation that inflation, cost of living, and the high price of gasoline have led to discontent throughout California. This sense of frustration played out in the LA primaries, with Republican candidate Steve Hilton advancing to the final two of the California governor's race. Meanwhile, Xavier Becerra set himself apart by refraining from vitriolic attacks on other candidates. Whether Becerra or Hilton can serve as California's chief executive once elected, rather than simply as a legislator, remains to be seen. At the local level, incumbent LA mayor Karen Bass faces surprisingly stiff competition from Councilmember Nithya Raman, whose platform drew attention to the failures, real or perceived, of Bass's tenure. As the general election approaches and preparations for the Summer Olympics in 2028 continue, the trajectory of LA and California overall is very much in question.Read Sueño Incomplete: A History of the Latino Wealth Gap in the United States.Read The Making of a Crisis: A History of Homelessness in Los AngelesZev Yaroslavsky is the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Initiative at the Luskin School of Public Affairs. He served as LA City Council Member from 1975 to 1994, and as a member of the LA County Board of Supervisors from 1994 to 2014. In 2023, Zev released a memoir, Zev's Los Angeles: From Boyle Heights to the Halls of Power, in which he reflected on his long career in politics.
Chris Cillizza and Chuck Todd launch Super Tuesdays — the now-on-every-feed version of the show they've been doing together — with a wide-ranging conversation that runs from Trump's self-centered Fourth of July to the summer's most consequential Senate primaries. First, Chris starts with the update that the USMNT lost to Belgium after President Trump intervened to get star striker Falorin Balogun’s red card overturned and wonders if Trump curses every sports team he involves himself with. He also weighs in on the latest developments surrounding Graham Platner. Then, the guys break down why Trump's 250th-anniversary flop and his eye-popping financial disclosure ($2.2 billion in his first year back, $1.4 billion of it from crypto) add up to what Chuck calls "late-stage Trumpism" — a president who's more isolated, less able to self-correct, and increasingly celebrating his own version of patriotism by himself. From there it's onto the world stage: Trump's trip to the NATO summit, his instinct to break the alliance, and why throwing a lifeline to a historically vulnerable Putin makes no strategic sense. The back half turns to the 2026 map and the 2028 shadow race. Chuck and Chris dig into Mallory McMorrow's exit and the now one-on-one Abdul El-Sayed–Haley Stevens fight in Michigan, the outsider-vs-insider dynamic driving Democratic primaries, and what the Black vote means from Detroit to Karen Bass's LA. They size up the Wes Moore–Pritzker–Buttigieg field, decode the Graham Platner drama in Maine and why Susan Collins stays chronically underrated, and offer a sharp consumer's guide to why the NYT and Fox polls tell such different stories. Then they close the way only these two would — Trump's alleged FIFA meddling ahead of USA–Belgium, a lesson on how corruption always comes back around, LeBron's next move, and a deep Nationals All-Star and trade-deadline dive. Timeline: 00:00 USMNT loses to Belgium 07:00 Welcome to Super Tuesdays 09:25 Chuck watched 90% of Trump's July 4th speech 09:45 How it compares to Reagan & the 1986 Statue of Liberty centennial 11:11 Gerald Ford's restrained 1976 bicentennial in an election year 11:31 Trump threw away years of 250th anniversary planning 12:44 Trump's financial disclosure: $2.2B in year one, $1.4B from crypto 13:16 The Trump Bible and the tchotchke economy 14:24 "You should've seen what they wanted to put in that disclosure" 15:45 No elected officials showed up to celebrate the 4th with Trump 16:46 Trump is celebrating his version of patriotism by himself 17:05 The K-shaped economy & why Trump is insulated from the 80% 18:37 The case that we've reached "late-stage Trumpism" 21:06 AI-written speeches Trump can't even stick to 22:00 Expect a staff exodus after the midterms 23:12 Trump will never give a "shellacking" concession speech 23:38 The GOP language shift from "socialists" to "communists" 24:15 Trump heads to the NATO summit — can he actually break NATO? 25:32 Trump the transactionalist & the FIFA-Qatar corruption aside 26:36 Trump, Putin, and the shared goal of weakening Europe 28:50 Putin has never been this vulnerable 31:11 Why Trump is drawn to strongmen and rogues 32:20 Trump has no lifelong friends — everyone he gets close to gets alienated 33:37 Transactional "friends" like Howard Lutnick 34:11 To the Senate: Mallory McMorrow drops out of Michigan 35:44 Democratic primary energy is outsider vs. insider 36:38 El-Sayed is a genuinely talented communicator 38:04 Jackson & Bernie's Michigan wins as a pattern 39:34 Progressives' persistent problem with the Black vote 42:06 Michigan is the Democratic-held seat the party overlooks 43:30 How Michigan slipped from the blue wall 44:46 If El-Sayed and Paxton both win, donors panic 45:37 The 2028 hunt for the "most electable" Democrat 47:32 The real dividing line: fix the institutions or blow them up 49:09 Pritzker is the overlooked progressive-with-a-record 51:07 Pete Buttigieg's Biden baggage is heavier than he thinks 51:35 The Graham Platner story brewing in Maine 51:56 Collins vs. Platner is basically a toss-up 52:38 Trump takes credit for FIFA siding with the US over Belgium 54:50 A generic Democrat would beat Collins by ten 57:23 NYT forecasting vs. Fox snapshot polling 59:53 The real battlegrounds: Iowa, Ohio, Alaska 1:00:11 Where Democrats find another seat — Kansas, Mississippi 1:02:04 Jolly vs. Byron Donalds & the closer-than-you-think governor's race 1:04:00 The World Cup, Balogun's red card & USA-Belgium 1:05:23 No other president would have intervened with FIFA 1:05:49 Left-leaning soccer fans rationalizing corruption that helps them 1:08:16 A birthright-citizen Balogun & soccer's Trump ambivalence 1:08:59 LeBron's "Decision Part 10" & Rich Paul's genius whiteboard 1:10:29 Why the Warriors fit LeBron's game 1:12:19 LeBron wants to play guard, not power forward 1:14:00 Nats All-Stars: James Wood & CJ Abrams snubs and starters 1:16:53 The Aug. 3 trade deadline: buyer, seller, or stand pat? 1:18:19 Abrams & Wood among the game's best Black players 1:18:45 Building the Nats around Black stars in a majority-Black city 1:19:59 Baseball's demographics & the "no Bubbas in Connecticut" bitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Billy G. Mills, a pioneering civil rights attorney, former Los Angeles councilman and judge, has died at 96. As the first Black graduate of the UCLA School of Law and one of the first Black members elected to the Los Angeles City Council, Mills helped shape generations of legal and civil rights progress. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Spencer Pratt is calling Karen Bass "Karen Basura" over the Boyle Heights warehouse fire — and while his delivery is pure reality TV, the documented $17.6 million fire department budget cut he's pointing to is real. We dig into the permit history, the budget records, and why the firefighters' union is now bypassing City Hall to ask voters directly for funding.Then: Gavin Newsom wants a national billionaire tax as part of his "economic reset for America" — in the same week he's voting no on the billionaire tax already on California's own November ballot. We break down the contradiction, what his own state's nonpartisan analyst says about billionaires leaving, and why members of his own party are calling his federal plan watered down.No team. Just receipts.Phil's book, The Gilded State, digs deeper into how California's political class operates — find it at www.thegildedstate.com.Follow California Underground and leave a review — it helps more than you'd think.Substack: https://caunderground.substack.com/The Gilded State: https://www.thegildedstate.com
President Trump is calling out California's election system after Spencer Pratt appeared to be headed toward a possible Los Angeles mayoral runoff — only to fade as late mail ballots pushed Nithya Raman into second place behind Karen Bass.Trump says the election was “rigged.” California officials say the process was secure, transparent, and properly certified. But the bigger question is now exploding nationwide:Why does California take so long to count votes?Why are mail-in ballots changing races days after Election Night?And why is asking for proof of citizenship treated like a crime?This is why Trump is demanding the SAVE America Act — and why the fight over election integrity is becoming one of the biggest battles in America.Was Spencer Pratt robbed of a runoff? Or is this exactly how California's election system is designed to work?Let's break down what happened, what Trump said, and why this fight is far from over.Subscribe for more breaking political analysis, election integrity updates, and America First commentary. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (656) 218-0931 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/nez
Sam, Dylan, and Dark Smith are back to break down: Dark Smith's job interview to become an escort and the loofah-color swinger code of Florida's villages, the Boyle Heights fire spilling Freon and ammonia while firefighters spray a blaze they can't reach (and the owner being a Karen Bass donor), a documentary trying to abolish the Electoral College, the deep origins of the Vatican built on top of Vatican Hill, the pagan goddess Cybele and the Anatolian mother god Magna Mater brought to Rome via the prophetic Sibylline Books after Hannibal's slaughter at Cannae, the blood-baptism bull-sacrifice rituals later dug up by archaeologists, H.P. Lovecraft's "The Rats in the Walls" and its cannibal cult, the serpent-shaped Vatican auditorium and the Pope's fish-head mitre tied to the Babylonian fish god Dagon (who turns out to be Godzilla), Sam's pitch for roller derby as the next great pro sport, the Iran war being "over" again with IAEA inspectors as the "milestone" achieved by undoing the milestone, Israel allegedly trying to assassinate the negotiators before Trump called them off, Nicki Minaj's distraction-death theory, JD Vance's Thiel-engineered glow-up, the Albanians tearing their country apart over Jared and Ivanka's island and Sam's theory it's about controlling the Strait of Otranto, the nu-metal psyop, military stock buybacks instead of R&D, Bezos prioritizing AI water over "baseline human comfort," and a woman who lost ten years of memory from straining too hard on the toilet. Subscribe and give us that sweet brown hype. Grab Tickets To Sam Tripoli's Live Shows At: https://samtripoli.com/events/ Miami, Fl: 7/31-8/1 Lawerence, KS: 9/17-9/19 Tulsa, OK: 10/9-10/10 Dallas, TX: 11/07 New Orleans, LA: 11/13 - 15 Austin, TX: DEC 11th-13th: Buy Our Merch or Sam Will Fight You: https://conspiracy-social-club-aka-deep-waters.myshopify.com/ Subscribe to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AkaDeepWaters Check out Dylan's instagram - @dylanpetewrenn Check out Deep Waters Instagram: @akadeepwaters Check out Bad Tv podcast: https://bit.ly/3RYuTG0 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: LUCY.CO/CSC Promo Code "CSC" to get 20% off your first order HIMS.COM/CSC HIMS.COM/CSC for your FREE Online Visit
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Eric André is a comedian, actor, writer, and television host best known for creating and starring in the surreal late-night parody series The Eric Andre Show, which became a cult hit for its absurdist humor and unpredictable celebrity interviews. He has also built a successful acting career with roles in projects such as The Lion King, Bad Trip, and Disenchantment, showcasing his range across live-action and voice work. Check out his new movie ‘Little Brother' where he co-stars with John Cena out on Netflix this Friday. IN THE NEWS: The Anthony Fauci, COVID-19 origins cover-up runs ‘deep' into our intelligence community, LA suffocates under ‘toxic' smoke as massive warehouse fire rages — as Spencer Pratt points finger at Karen Bass, Glendale approves L.A. River bridge to Griffith ParkGET IT ON!FOR MORE WITH ERIC ANDRE:MOVIE: Little BrotherOn Netflix June 26, 2026INSTAGRAM: @ericfuckingandreFOR MORE WITH ANDREW HOBSON:INSTAGRAM: @andrewfhobsonLIVE SHOWS: June 27 - Carson City, NV (2 Shows)July 9 - Las Vegas, NV (2 Shows)July 10 - Las Vegas, NV (2 Shows)July 11 - Las Vegas, NV (2 Shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:GetAcreGold.com/AdamCardiff.co/ADAMHims.com/ADAMForThePeople.Com/ADAMoreillyauto.com/ADAMPodcastOneSimpliSafe.com/ADAMTRUEWERK.com with code acsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Is California beyond saving? Or is this the biggest political cover-up in America? Real estate mogul, entrepreneur, and former California gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti joins Jillian Michaels for an explosive conversation about the hidden systems she says are driving California into collapse. From ballot harvesting and voter roll controversies to homeless spending, high-speed rail failures, NGOs, special interests, Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass, and billions of taxpayer dollars disappearing into bureaucracy, this episode pulls back the curtain on what many believe is a broken system. Why does California keep electing the same leaders despite rising crime, failing infrastructure, and a worsening affordability crisis? Who is actually benefiting? And can the state still be saved? Elaine doesn't hold back.
Koe Wetzel is a country music singer originally from Texas who has made a career fusing multiple genres with outlaw country. Over the course of his career, he has become one of the most prominent artists associated with the Texas Country and Red Dirt music scenes while also reaching mainstream success. His new album ‘The Night Champion' is out now and check out his website koewetzelmusic.com for tour dates. Mark Geragos is a prominent American defense attorney known for representing high-profile clients in criminal and civil cases, including celebrities, athletes, and public figures. IN THE NEWS: UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Insults Michelle Obama During Victory Speech at White House, Hollywood libs held a concert to protest the UFC fight at the White House and it might be the greatest visual metaphor of all time, Dwayne ‘The Rock' Johnson rejects Hollywood's political obsession, expresses frustration with the ‘slinging' and ‘bulls—‘, Karen Bass' Brother Teams Up With Spencer Pratt In Lawsuit Against The MayorFOR MORE WITH KOE WETZEL:ALBUM: The Night ChampionOut NowTOUR: The Night Champion World Tour Tix on koewetzelmusic.comFOR MORE WITH MARK GERAGOS:WEBSITE: geragos.com FOR MORE WITH ADAM YENSER:YOUTUBE SHOW: The Cancelled NewsINSTAGRAM: @ adamyenser TWITTER: @ cleancomedian69LIVE SHOWS: June 20 - Santa Ana, CA (KROQ Doc Screening)June 27 - Carson City, NV (2 Shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineGo to https://hometitlelock.com/adamcarolla and use promo code ADAM to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warrantyMarathonRewards.comoreillyauto.com/ADAMSimpliSafe.com/ADAMPluto.tvPodcastOneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Adam Carolla and Jillian Michaels about their political journeys away from the left; COVID lockdowns, media bias, California's decline under Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass, and why many lifelong Democrats refuse to change their views despite mounting evidence; the influence of Joe Rogan, Larry Elder, Dennis Prager, and alternative media in challenging mainstream narratives; MAHA, RFK Jr., public health, and government policy; raising children in a polarized culture, the future of Los Angeles and California politics, and concerns about the next generation; the dangers of doomscrolling, social media algorithms, finding purpose through hobbies, and maintaining optimism in a divided America, and much more. Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Balance of Nature - Make sure you are getting all the positive effects from a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Get 10% OFF the Whole Health System™ supplements when you use Discount Code: RUBIN. Go to https://BalanceofNature.com Tax Network USA - If you owe back taxes or have unfiled returns, don't let the government take advantage of you. Do not wait for another IRS letter or a frozen bank account. Call 1(866) 685-6604 for a private, free consultation or Go to: https://tnusa.com/dave
Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down the new US-Iran peace memorandum, a deal that reopens the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian and Omani oversight while extending the current ceasefire by 60 days. He digs into the billions in protection payments Arab nations are reportedly sending to Tehran, how Russia has helped Iran rebuild its missile stockpile after the war, and why Trump is furious with Netanyahu over new strikes on Hezbollah just as this fragile deal comes together. Bryan also covers the growing US weapons shortage and how China's grip on rare earth minerals is complicating America's ability to rearm. Plus, conservative wins take shape in Peru and Colombia, Cuba makes a surprising pivot away from communist economic policy, the Tren de Aragua gang leader is killed in a US strike, new details emerge on ballot harvesting in Los Angeles, Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire and Democrats react, Pennsylvania steelworkers get a major boost, diesel mechanics receive pardons, and a new study links low vitamin C to brain health in older adults. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32 Keywords: Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, Iran peace deal, Strait of Hormuz, Trump Iran memorandum, Netanyahu, Hezbollah, IRGC, Israel Iran ceasefire, Peru election Keiko Fujimori, Colombia Gustavo Petro, Cuba economic reform, Venezuela Tren de Aragua, China rare earth minerals, Elon Musk trillionaire, SpaceX, US Steel Pennsylvania, diesel mechanic pardons, Los Angeles ballot harvesting, Karen Bass, vitamin C brain health
Spencer Pratt — yes, the guy from The Hills — made a campaign ad with AI for zero dollars. No donors, no consultants, no political machine. And it pulled more views than the entire campaign of the sitting mayor of Los Angeles, who's backed by hundreds of millions of dollars. The political establishment spent a decade building a system to control who gets attention… and a reality TV star with a laptop just broke it. In this episode I break down exactly how — because the same technique works in your business, not just a mayor's race. These ads don't land because they look like political ads; they land because they look like movies. I'll show you the engine underneath: a 130-year-old idea from French psychologist Gustave Le Bon, the false-belief framework I teach in Expert Secrets, and the uncomfortable line I think all of us have to draw now that anyone can deepfake anyone for free. I've lived one side of this — I bootstrapped ClickFunnels against an entire industry that said I couldn't compete — so I'm not watching this one from the outside. Key Highlights: ◼️The “$0 campaign ad” that beat the machine — how Spencer Pratt and a four-person studio pulled more views than a sitting mayor backed by hundreds of millions, using a free (and Chinese) AI video tool ◼️The Expert Secrets move these ads run on — “breaking false belief patterns”: they don't argue that politicians care, that the system works, or that you need money to win… they shatter each belief with a story instead of a fact ◼️The entertainment-format trick — why mapping your audience's favorite movies (Star Wars, The Dark Knight) onto their false beliefs turns an ad into something they'll actually share ◼️Gustave Le Bon's 1895 warning — crowds aren't moved by facts, they're moved by images… and why AI just handed that weapon to everyone for free ◼️The line I won't cross — use AI aggressively to compete with people who outspend you, but putting words in politicians' mouths they never said is where it tips from equalizer to dangerous Here's what I keep coming back to: for 130 years, the people who could afford to create images controlled the crowd. That era just ended. AI gave the images to everyone — and once the tools are free, the only thing left that matters is the story. The political machine is learning that the hard way in LA right now, and your market is no different. So the real question isn't whether these AI ads are fair or dangerous. It's this: in your own business, are you still paying for the old machine… or are you the one building with the new tools? Are you Spencer Pratt in this story — or are you Karen Bass? ◼️AI SECRETS CHALLENGE: Most people are either afraid of AI or using it as a toy. Russell built a challenge that teaches you how to actually MAKE MONEY with AI — not just be productive, but build real income. The best defense against being manipulated by AI companies is understanding the technology well enough to profit from it yourself. → https://www.AISecretsChallenge.com ◼️If you've got a product, offer, service… or idea… I'll show you how to sell it (the RIGHT way) Register for my next event → https://sellingonline.com/podcast ◼️Still don't have a funnel? ClickFunnels gives you the exact tools (and templates) to launch TODAY → https://clickfunnels.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump announces on his 80th birthday - Flag Day - that the US has signed a peace deal with Iran and that the Strait of Hormuz is open for business. Crude oil prices plummet. Spencer Pratt drops the mother of all ads and announces he has video evidence that will make Karen Bass and/or Nithya Raman disqualifiable candidates for LA mayor. This is WAR, he says. The billionaires on the All In Podcast dig into LA's sketchy election results and make a stunning admission: We are living in a Matrix - and voting is really just purposeful theatre.
President Trump revealed something yesterday regarding the Iranian conflict, but the corporate media fixated on one out-of-context line and ignored the biggest news-maker. Glenn analyzes Trump's admission that America has been taking out oil ships and seizing their barrels of oil in a massive military operation. Glenn, Jason, and Rikki discuss the Iran situation and reveal how gas prices across the country are dropping, despite the media outcry that they're rising. Glenn plays shocking footage of homeless people on Skid Row in California admitting they were paid to vote for specific candidates, including Los Angeles mayoral candidate Karen Bass, and admitting this is a routine tactic. Jason joins Glenn and Rikki to explain why he believes this will be California's undoing, as the Left's arrogance will lead to self-destruction. Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton joins to explain how the investigation into the assassination attempt against President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, only brings up more questions than answers. Glenn lays out what “America First” actually means and theorizes as to why people get offended by the mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Skid Row homeless claim they've been paid to vote for Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, Trump announces new strikes on Iran, Mike Cernovich and Rep. Riley Moore join the show American Financing: Save with https://www.americanfinancing.net/benny NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-528-1219 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit Americanfinancing.net/Benny. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99 Advantage Gold: Get your FREE wealth protection kit https://www.abjv1trk.com/F6XL22/4MQCFX/?sub1=Youtube Rumble Wallet: Take Control of Your Money Easily with Rumble Wallet. Download now at https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/Benny. Patriot Mobile: Go to https://www.PatriotMobile.com/Benny and get A FREE MONTH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bob in New Rochelle called in to talk about Karen Bass's appearance, as she is the Mayor of Los Angeles. Larry in Cranford, NJ, called in to agree with Trump on how the economy isn't a huge priority right now when the country's national security is at risk regarding the war in Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about the extreme reactions to Karmelo Anthony being found guilty of murdering Austin Metcalf from his insane supporters to Democrats like Jasmine Crockett that you won't see on mainstream media; Fox News' Greg Gutfeld seeing some benefits to Democrats openly supporting nazi tattoo-sporting Graham Platner; Shermichael Singleton successfully getting CNN's Kaitlan Collins to go silent as he explained how Democrats' support of Graham Platner exposed that their moral high ground of calling Trump supports nazis and supporting the Me Too movement was always a facade; Elon Musk exposing a little known California elections law about voter ID that makes fraud more likely in contested elections like that of Spencer Pratt and Steve Hilton; a shocking interview with a homeless Skid Row inhabitant who admits on record that the Karen Bass campaign paid her money to buy her vote; CNN's Harry Enten sharing new polling data that should scare Democrats who mistakenly think that voters don't support Donald Trump's immigration policies; and much more. Today's Sponsors: Polymarket -Go to http://polymarket.com to trade on the outcomes of live events from politics, pop culture, to sports and more!
In episode 2072, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Parenting Is A Joke, Ophira Eisenberg, to discuss… LA Mayoral Election The New Stop The Steal? GOP Is Too Used To Getting Away With BSing People, Guy Fieri Is An Internet Conspiracy Theory Magnet and more! JD Vance says it's "shady" for California to count all of the legally cast ballots MIKE JOHNSON: Look, some of these efforts are so diabolical and so far upstream it's impossible to prove. But I think everybody knows instinctively that something is wrong here. Kyle Clark to Victor Marx: ...Either had one of the most extraordinary lives in human history or he’s a liar and a fraud. Guy Fieri blasted over accusations he doesn’t swallow food on his show An Investigation: Does Guy Fieri Swallow? Guy Fieri Investigation Part 4: Invisible Food This Streamer Has Convinced the Internet Guy Fieri Never Swallows Food on TV Conspiracy Corner: Guy Fieri, the bloke from Smash Mouth, and Violent J are the same person Smash Mouth Prove Their Singer + Guy Fieri Aren’t the Same Person COMET PIZZA on Food Channel Pizzagate Conspiracy Theorists Think Guy Fieri Is Involved in Their Imaginary Satanic Pedophilia Cult “Pizzagate” conspiracy theorists question how no one has noticed Guy Fieri is an Illuminati wizard LISTEN: In My Face by DVYNSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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It's News Day Tuesday on The Majority Report. On today's program: David Dayen, executive editor of The American Prospect and co-host of the Organized Money podcast, joins us in the studio for the free half. MS NOW reporter Jacob Soboroff takes a tour of the L.A. County Ballot Processing Center in the City of Industry to try and dispel the conspiracy theories of voter fraud pushed by Trump, Spencer Pratt and others. On CNN, Harry Enten explains why it makes no sense for Democrats to rig the election for Nithya Raman. Karen Bass' polling numbers show her leading Pratt by 18 points and losing to Raman by four points. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson says he cannot provide evidence of election tampering in California, but he knows it "stinks to high heaven". As the screwworm infestation spreads among American livestock, it has become clear that this is the result of DOGE and cuts made by the Trump administration. This assessment is backed by the Texas Republican Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and former first-term Trump staffer and rancher Catharine O'Neill Gillihan. Gilihan's ranch Meriwether Farms posts on X advice for managing screwworm while outright blaming Trump for not moving fast enough in the last 15 months to address this crisis. Josh Orton, President of Demand Justice and former senior adviser to Bernie Sanders, joins the show to discuss his work for court reformation. All that and more. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AM Quickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: COZY EARTH: Go to cozyearth.com/MAJORITYREPORT for an exclusive 20% off. LEESA: Go to Leesa.com for the Early Access July 4th Sale 25% off PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code MAJORITY SUNSET LAKE CBD: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.
Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he covers today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down mounting allegations of voter fraud in the Los Angeles mayoral race, explains why California's electoral system may be structurally designed for manipulation, and lays out what July 10th means for the future of that fight. The Trump Administration is also making its most aggressive push yet to strip citizenship from foreign-born Americans who lied or committed crimes during the naturalization process, but Bryan explains why the Senate filibuster remains the single biggest obstacle to doing it at any meaningful scale. On the espionage front, China, Russia, and Israel are all ramping up intelligence operations against the U.S., and the bizarre case of CIA officer David Rush and his basement full of gold bars keeps getting stranger. Plus, screwworms have now crossed into New Mexico, infecting a dog in Lea County and triggering Canada to block live animal exports from Texas, with Bryan offering a clear warning for pet owners in the region. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32 Keywords: Bryan Dean Wright, Wright Report, Los Angeles mayor race, voter fraud, Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, Nithya Raman, ballot harvesting, California elections, DOJ voter rolls, SAVE America Act, filibuster, denaturalization, Trump immigration, CIA officer gold bars, David Rush, special access program, China spy operations, Russia intelligence, Israel espionage, DIA threat level, screwworm outbreak, New Mexico, Ivermectin animals, Texas cattle industry, election integrity
Today's Headlines: Trump attended the Knicks game last night, shutting down a 10-block radius around Madison Square Garden to sit with owner James Dolan and the usual suspects of administration figures — all of whom got to watch their boss get booed louder than the Spurs during the National Anthem. Trump spent the next morning posting at 5am that Israel and Iran must stop "shooting", which neither country is taking seriously given that strikes continued yesterday despite him reportedly calling Netanyahu directly to ask him to stop — again. Meanwhile, Spencer Pratt officially lost the LA mayoral race to progressive Nithya Raman, who will face Karen Bass in November, and Trump responded by claiming without evidence that "two republicans are being cheated" in California, using the state's slow vote-counting as cover to pre-seed election fraud claims — a preview of his midterm strategy. In other news, five cases of flesh-eating New World screwworm have now been confirmed across Texas and New Mexico, with the USDA building a $750 million sterile fly factory in Texas to combat it, while RFK Jr. — according to multiple colleagues — has shown "little interest in managing the details of his department" and is instead hunting for evidence that vaccines are harmful, receiving almost no Ebola briefings, and leaving nearly half of NIH's 27 institutes without permanent directors. The Pentagon accidentally deleted Mormons from its approved religion list, added them back after Senator Mike Lee lost his mind, then failed to classify them as Christians — a three-step own goal that somehow happened in one week. And OpenAI filed its IPO paperwork with the SEC, becoming the third trillion-dollar AI company to go public after Anthropic and SpaceX, in what was described in an unsigned blog post as something they're announcing only because "we expect it to leak" — which is a strange way to announce a trillion-dollar IPO. Resources/Articles mentioned: Axios: Trump visit locks down midtown Manhattan, scrambling Knicks game NYT: President Trump roundly booed by New York crowd at NBA Finals Game 3 at MSG WTOP: Epstein files reading room to open in DC Axios: Trump calls on Israel and Iran to "immediately stop shooting" as ceasefire frays NBC LA: Nithya Raman overtakes Spencer Pratt for 2nd place in LA mayoral race, results show NYT: Trump Previews Fall Strategy With Baseless Claims of California Vote Fraud AP News: A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found NYT: RFK Jr. Appears Disengaged on Many Health Department Matters Beyond Vaccines WaPo: After Mormon lawmakers object, Pentagon revises Christian religious categories Wired: OpenAI Confidentially Files for IPO on the Heels of SpaceX and Anthropic Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
California is inviting questions about its elections because of a problem that is entirely solvable: the state takes too long to count ballots. This LA mayoral race is just the latest example.Let's look at what happened. On election night, Karen Bass was at 30 percent of the vote. Spencer Pratt was at 28 percent. Nithya Raman was around 20 percent. Every model from respected vote-modeling people that I saw indicated that Raman would gain more than Pratt in the later votes, presumably giving her enough to catch up to a less-distant third place without surpassing Pratt's campaign. Instead, we got an avalanche of late Raman support.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The first vote drop had Raman running about 10 percent ahead of Pratt. The second was stronger. Then Friday came around, and things got really weird. Whether you want to ascribe malicious motives to it or whether it's totally above board and legitimate, the fact that this is happening on Friday for an election that happened on Tuesday becomes suspicious when Raman gets 40 percent of the vote total in a drop. She's not only running ahead of Pratt, she's running ahead of Bass. The same thing happened Saturday. The same thing happened Sunday. Now Raman is through to face Bass in the general a week after this sort of outcome — even in LA — seemed unlikely.Am I saying that somebody cured ballots after seeing the results? Am I saying somebody harvested ballots? No. I don't know specifics, and nobody else does, quite frankly. I'm saying you don't have to do this. Opening the process up this way is the reason you create suspicion. Is it odd? Yeah, it is odd. Even the people who thought Raman was going to overtake Pratt thought it would happen by the skin of her teeth at the very end. Nobody thought it was going to be over by the weekend. It's beyond expectations.I'm going to renew my call here, and it's not just me saying it. You've got systems in America that process a lot of votes really fast, and the way they do it is not rocket science. Florida created a system after 2000 that handles a lot of early voting and a lot of vote-by-mail, but those ballots are processed before Election Day and then dumped into the results when the polls close.If we're in an era of declining trust in elections, then I don't care how you think we got here. I don't care if you think it was Chicago in 1960, hanging chads in 2000, Democrats in 2020, Elon Musk and Starlink in 2024, or any of the other election fraud theories that have floated around American politics. What I care about is creating a system that we can all look at and say, “Seems like what happened.” I don't think California is close to having that, and it's only going to get worse if we don't make some big changes ahead of 2028.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:22 - California Results00:13:57 - Interview with Bill Scher00:35:08 - FISA00:38:06 - Walz and Ellison00:41:19 - Dems' New Super PAC00:44:09 - Interview with Bill Scher, con't01:13:13 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe
Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including President Trump abruptly ending a contentious NBC "Meet the Press" interview after a heated clash with Kristen Welker over the 2020 election, January 6, alleged government weaponization, and media bias; Trump defending a proposed anti-weaponization compensation fund for Americans targeted by politically motivated investigations before declaring NBC a "one-sided crooked network" and walking out; and Spencer Pratt's surprising Los Angeles mayoral campaign hanging in the balance as Karen Bass remains in first place while Nithya Raman rapidly closes the gap for the second runoff spot amid California's prolonged ballot counting process, sparking fresh debate over election administration and voter confidence, and much more.
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Join Jim and Greg for the Monday 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss California's ongoing vote-counting controversies, a congressional report showing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz repeatedly failed or refused to stop rampant fraud, Scott Pelley's martyr complex after getting the boot from CBS, and Jill Biden once again excluding one of her granddaughters from public recognition.First, Jim and Greg comment on Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman advancing to the general election in the Los Angeles mayor's race, Spencer Pratt coming up short and lingering questions about California's election system. Next, they review a House Oversight Committee report that alleges Gov. Walz and his administration ignored repeated warnings from whistleblowers about massive fraud and, in some cases, retaliated against those who raised concerns. Then, Jim and Greg react to former CBS correspondent Scott Pelley's effort to portray himself as a victim following his firing last week. They also discuss the left wing bubble in mainstream media. Finally, they criticize former First Lady Jill Biden for once again refusing to acknowledge the child that Hunter Biden fathered out of wedlock. Mrs. Biden dedicated her latest book in part to her granddaughters, but she did not include the child's name, continuing a pattern. Please visit our great sponsors:OneSkinGet15% off OneSkin with code 3ML at https://oneskin.co/3MLPocket HoseFor a limited time, get two free gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and a thumb drive nozzle—when you buy the Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text MARTINI to 64000, message and data rates may apply.New episodes every weekday.
SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-5-2026.1900 ADAMS BOULEVARD LA. Jeff Bliss highlights the stark contrast between Seattle's controlled homelessness and the pervasive crisis in Los Angeles. The discussion transitions to California's jungle primary, where late-arriving ballots in the Los Angelesmayoral race show statistically improbable gains for Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, fueling accusations of election irregularities. Jeff Bliss previews the opening of a massive, multi-story In-N-Out Burger in Las Vegas, predicting it will become a celebrity destination similar to Hollywood's historic clubs or New York's Stork Club. He also reflects on a rare 1955 invitation from Walt Disney, noting its role in establishing Disneyland's enduring cultural legacy. Richard Epstein examines the 14th Amendment's opening clause, distinguishing the robust rights of citizens from the conditional privileges of aliens. He argues that naturalization was historically a federal prerogative, noting that early statutes, influenced by Thomas Jefferson, included explicit racial exclusions for persons of African or Asiandescent. Richard Epstein disputes the "plain meaning" application to the 14th Amendment, arguing that "subject to the jurisdiction" requires natural allegiance rather than mere physical presence. Critiquing the Wong Kim Ark ruling, he suggests that children of legal permanent aliens should inherit their parents' status rather than automatic citizenship. Jim McTague reports on the cautious economic sentiment in Lancaster County, where despite falling gas prices, consumers remain budget-conscious. While tourism remains strong at venues like the Sight and Sound Theatre, local officials recently rejected a proposed data center in Columbia due to technicalities and concerns over its utility. Lorenzo Fiori provides an optimistic update on Italy's economy, noting improved employment rates across various demographics. He highlights a landmark legislative shift toward nuclear energy, with small plants planned by 2034. For travelers, he recommends San Miniato, a strategic, less-crowded Tuscan village famous for its white beans. Bob Zimmerman dismisses NASA's sheltering orders on the ISS as an overreaction to routine Russian repair work on the Zvezda module. He details SpaceX's massive IPO, which aims to raise billions, and observes that private space station firms like Axiom and Vast continue to secure significant capital despite SpaceX's market dominance. Bob Zimmerman surveys global spaceport developments, contrasting Spain's investment in French Guiana with the liquidation of the UK's Sutherland facility due to red tape. He debunks claims that the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas is an alien craft and notes that unpredictable sunspot activity continues to defy scientific models. Andrew Bayliss recounts how Pericles provoked the Peloponnesian War by steering Athens toward confrontation with Sparta. He details the Athenian strategy of retreating behind city walls and relying on naval imports, a move that tragically facilitated a devastating plague, claiming thousands of lives, including Pericleshimself. Andrew Bayliss profiles Lysander, a Spartan general of modest origins who secured crucial Persian funding to challenge Athenian naval supremacy. Lysander achieved victory not through direct combat, but by using deception to capture the Athenian fleet while the crews were uncharacteristically casual and off their ships. Andrew Bayliss explores the aftermath of Sparta's victory, noting that Lysander's immense power and ambition ultimately led to his death during a failed siege. Sparta's dominance eventually collapsed at the Battle of Leuctradue to a dwindling citizen population, reducing the once-mighty superpower to a minor village. Andrew Bayliss critiques the modern application of the "Thucydides Trap" to US-China relations, arguing that the original Peloponnesian War was not inevitable. He suggests the conflict was precipitated by specific provocations and accidental circumstances, drawing parallels to the circumstantial outbreak of the First World War. Henry Sokolski warns of China's fast breeder reactor program, which produces super weapons-grade plutonium capable of fueling efficient nuclear triggers. He also notes South Korea's growing interest in developing independent nuclear capabilities and submarines to counter threats from North Korea and China, despite international non-proliferation standards. Henry Sokolski explains the strategic significance of deploying Dual Capable Aircraft (DCA), such as the F-35, to reinforce NATO's nuclear deterrent in Europe. He observes that while Moscow and Beijing oppose these deployments, the aircraft act as vital "glue" for alliances, ensuring that American nuclear guarantees remain credible. Richard Epstein analyzes the Wong Kim Ark decision, arguing that Justice Horace Gray erroneously applied birthright citizenship to the children of ineligible aliens. He further critiques the expansion of the Equal Protection Clause in the 20th century, claiming it was originally intended for criminal matters rather than civil benefits. Richard Epstein discusses the legal complexities of a proposed executive order to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal aliens. He highlights the rise of "manufactured citizenship" through birth tourism and predicts the Supreme Court may eventually distinguish between transient visitors and those seeking permanent residency.
Jeff Bliss highlights the stark contrast between Seattle's controlled homelessness and the pervasive crisis in Los Angeles. The discussion transitions to California's jungle primary, where late-arriving ballots in the Los Angeles mayoral race show statistically improbable gains for Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, fueling accusations of election irregularities.1865
Is California finally turning on the political establishment? Is Europe unraveling in real time? And what happens when ideology collides with science? In this explosive episode of The Weekly Rundown, Jillian Michaels breaks down the biggest stories shaking America and the world. CALIFORNIA'S POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE The California primary results are in—and the establishment is officially on notice. Jillian reacts to Karen Bass' controversial election night appearance as Spencer Pratt surges in the Los Angeles mayoral race. Then the team breaks down the battle for governor as Steve Hilton gains momentum against Xavier Becerra, examining the policies driving crime, homelessness, economic decline, and the continued exodus of California families. Is California on the verge of a political realignment—or headed for even deeper trouble? THE PUBERTY BLOCKER DEBATE: THE SCIENCE THEY DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT After viral clips from Dave Rubins Jubilee debate and dangerous laims from woke commentator Sam Seder, Jillian delivers a data-driven takedown of the mainstream narrative surrounding puberty blockers and gender-affirming care for minors. Using findings from the landmark Cass Review, leaked WPATH files, international medical policy changes, and emerging research on youth gender medicine, she dismantles claims about gender affirming care being a “pause button, and highlights growing concerns surrounding bone density, fertility, sexual function, long-term health outcomes, and more. Plus, why have multiple European countries reversed course—and why are so many activists refusing to acknowledge the evidence? IRAN ESCALATES As breaking news unfolds during the show, reports emerge of an Iranian missile and drone attack targeting Kuwait's international airport. What does this mean for the Middle East? Is this an isolated event—or the beginning of something much bigger? PARIS BURNS & THE WESTERN IDENTITY CRISIS Following PSG's championship victory, Paris erupts into riots, mass arrests, injuries, and destruction. Jillian examines the growing intersection of immigration, assimilation, lawlessness, political extremism, and cultural fragmentation that many believe is transforming cities across Europe. Is Paris a warning—or a preview? THE UK STORY THAT LEFT EVERYONE STUNNED The team reacts to disturbing bodycam footage involving college student Henry Nowak, who was allegedly treated as a suspect after being stabbed multiple times when accusations of racism entered the situation. The case raises difficult questions about policing, justice, race, political pressure, and whether governments have become afraid to apply the law equally. HOPE IN THE DARKNESS To close the week, Jillian highlights stories that remind us humanity is capable of far more than division and chaos—from a moving military homecoming to breakthroughs in diabetes treatment, AI innovations reducing animal cruelty, major conservation victories, and record-breaking technological advances. Because while the headlines often focus on what's broken, there are still reasons to believe in what's possible. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:45 – LA Mayoral Race: Karen Bass vs. Spencer Pratt 06:10 – California Gubernatorial Race: Steve Hilton & Xavier Becerra 12:35 – Breaking News: Iran Bombs Kuwait Airport 14:15 – Fact-Checking Youth Gender Medicine, Sam Seder, & The Cass Review 29:10 – Paris is Burning: Reacting to the French Riots 36:20 – UK Henry Nowak Tragedy 42:50 – Weekly Win: Positive News From Around the World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spencer Pratt weighs in on the Los Angeles mayoral race, arguing that the city's challenges have set the stage for a dramatic runoff election. From public safety concerns to voter frustration, this discussion explores the political dynamics that could reshape the future of LA leadership.
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Megyn Kelly begins the show talking about the election results for California governor and Los Angeles mayor, the alarming delays in getting the final tally, Spencer Pratt and Steve Hilton seemingly making the runoffs, and more. Then Adam Carolla, host of The Adam Carolla Show, joins to discuss the emotional factors that influence Los Angeles voting behavior, how Karen Bass could possibly be re-elected, shifting political dynamics that could see Spencer Pratt actually win, California politician Scott Wiener and his bizarre campaign that won last night, Pride Month starting and some companies focusing on it more than others, Jennifer Lopez's Pride Month message and announcing her daughter now becoming her son, the growing chaos inside CBS News, Scott Pelley getting fired and attacking his former boss Bari Weiss publicly, why every side is at fault, Pelley's smug and biased tenure at 60 Minutes, the war of words between the two sides now, the public outrage and protests in the UK following the murder of Henry Nowak, Nigel Farage calling for "rage" in response to the shocking killing and treatment by the police, his longtime friendship with Jimmy Kimmel despite their political differences, Carolla's path from working-class beginnings to becoming a millionaire, and more. More from Carolla- https://adamcarolla.com/ Supersure Insurance: Simplify your business insurance and get a free coverage report at https://Supersure.com/Megyn Quo: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go tohttps://www.Quo.com/MK SimpliSafe: Visit https://simplisafe.com/MEGYN to claim 50% off any new system! Pure Talk: Dial #250 and say keyword MEGYN KELLY to switch to Pure Talk and get unlimited data for just $34.99 a month! Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Spencer Pratt's unexpectedly strong turnout in the early election results for Los Angeles mayor which put him on the path to a November matchup against Karen Bass; CNN's Steve Kornacki sharing new polling data of Steve Hilton's victory that should scare any Democrat running for governor of California; "60 Minutes'" Scott Pelley giving his first reaction to being fired by new producer Nick Bilton after audio was leaked of him screaming at Bari Weiss; Marco Rubio sparring with Cory Booker at a senate hearing over the current state of the Iran War peace talks and why the United States continues to have the upper hand; Marco Rubio humiliating Jacky Rosen for lying about him and not knowing the basic facts of the Strait of Hormuz crisis and the state of the Iran peace talks; a rare look inside a US Marshals warehouse where seized assets are being stored that have been taken from criminals like Paul Randall who have stolen millions of dollars of taxpayer money though medical fraud schemes; and much more. Join me for a LIVE Event with Governor Ron DeSantis, plus special appearances by Jillian Michaels, and Adam Carolla on June 11th! Get Tickets Here: https://daverubin.com/events WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Relief Factor - Relief Factor is an alternative to help your body's natural inflammatory response causing the achy, soreness, stiffness, and discomfort from daily living that keeps you from doing the things you love. Try Relief Factor's 3-Week QuickStart—just $19.95. Go to: https://www.relieffactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Shopify - Turn your big business idea into money with Shopify on your side. Shopify is the commerce platform behind millions of businesses around the world from household names to brands just getting started. Go to Shopify and sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Go to: http://shopify.com/rubin Chef iQ - Take the stress out of not knowing if your meat will come out good! CHEF iQ Sense continuously monitors and predicts precisely when your food will be done. Get 40% off sitewide with code RUBIN! Go to: http://chefiq.com
Spencer Pratt just laid out his aggressive plan to take down failing Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in the November runoff. If you're tired of woke leadership destroying American cities, this is a must-watch. Reality TV star and Republican fighter Spencer Pratt advanced to face Karen Bass head-to-head after strong primary results. In his victory speech, Pratt made it crystal clear: He's coming for the incumbent with everything he's got. From cleaning up the homeless crisis that has turned Los Angeles into a nightmare to holding officials accountable for the devastating wildfires that destroyed homes — including his own — Pratt is promising common-sense solutions over endless progressive excuses. We also cover: Marco Rubio DESTROYS the Left. Candace Owens' family vacation in St. Petersburg, Russia. DOJ scraps Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund. James Talarico says God is not a Christian. Tom Homan is back, and this time he's ANGRY. This November runoff represents a real chance for conservatives and fed-up independents to reject radical Democrat governance in one of America's biggest cities. Pratt isn't afraid to call out the failures, debate Bass any time, and fight for real change. What do you think: Can Spencer Pratt pull off this upset and save L.A.? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Should cities like L.A. finally get tough on homelessness and crime? Like this video if you support putting America First and fighting back against woke mayors! 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:20 California Governor & LA Mayor Elections 09:28 Jesse Watters' Latest Update on Iran 13:53 Marco Rubio VS. Cory Booker on Iran 18:30 Chris Van Hollen Asks if Cuba is a Terrorist Threat 20:57 Marco Rubio VS. Jacky Rosen on Party in Miami 25:01 Todd Blanche on Anti-Weaponization Fund 33:08 Chewing the Fat 45:53 Tweets on James Talarico 48:21 Candace Owens is Pro-Russia? 57:07 Candace Owens Russia Montage 1:01:02 Discussing More of Candace Owens & Russia 1:10:10 James Talarico Says "God is Not a Christian" 1:18:31 Tom Homan on ICE in New Jersey 1:22:01 Bill Pulte Replacing Tulsi Gabbard?! 1:23:16 Confiscated Eggs & Lieutenant McQuail 1:28:52 Pat Gray BINGO! Winner 1:30:14 Dr. Oz on Lowering the Cost of Drugs 1:33:35 Dr. Oz Asked about Cure for TDS 1:34:15 Dr. Oz compliments the Current Administration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on The Gist, Mike looks at the LA mayoral race, where Karen Bass is advancing and Spencer Pratt may be too, depending on the late-arriving ballots that will almost certainly inspire totally normal and measured reactions online. Then, Ian Coss talks about Catching the Codfather, his GBH podcast about Carlos Rafael, the larger-than-life New Bedford fish mogul who built an empire on boats, permits, quotas, and a willingness to break the law. Rafael had Scarface memorabilia in his office, a Codfather nickname he loved, and control over a huge chunk of New England's groundfish market. But the story Coss tells is bigger than one colorful crook. It's about the unintended consequences of regulation, the limits of fishery science, and the market-based reforms that helped consolidate an industry they were supposed to save. Produced by Corey Wara Edited by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact sales@amplitudemediapartners.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Does Glenn actually agree with something Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has proposed? Glenn breaks down Sanders' recent “American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act,” what it will actually do, and where Sanders is right and wrong. Should the government own what is created using artificial intelligence? Glenn, Rikki, and Jason react to some of the pushback from Glenn's subscribers and the importance of your data being private. Does anybody actually know America's founding documents and the morals and standards on which America was built? Glenn reacts to a recent clip from "The View" in which host Sunny Hostin laid out all the ways she believes Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner is a bad human but should be elected anyway. Glenn and Rikki discuss the various primary elections across the country, including the contentious Los Angeles mayoral race featuring Spencer Pratt and Karen Bass. Host of "The Vinnie Penn Project” Vinnie Penn joins to discuss his memoir of working with Glenn Beck in the 1990s, called “A Tale of Two Talk Show Hosts: On the Air with Glenn Beck.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about the "Real Time with Bill Maher" crowd being stunned by Bill Maher's glowing review of LA Mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt who appeared on his "Club Random Podcast" which should serve as a brutal wake up call for Karen Bass and the Democratic Party; JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon telling Fox News' Maria Bartiromo why Zohran Mamdani is regretting his public attack on Citadel CEO Ken Griffin; his appearance on Jubilee's "Surrounded" in the episode titled "1 MAGA Republican vs 20 Far-Left Democrats" where he tried to talk sense into actual communists; Greg Gutfeld's brutal takedown on Democrats for supporting the violent anti-ICE protests at the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey; Kevin McCarthy correcting the facts on "Real Time with Bill Maher" over James Talarico's comments about God being nonbinary; Donald Trump telling Fox News' Lara Trump his thoughts on James Talarico believing in six genders; and much more. Join me for a LIVE Event with Governor Ron DeSantis, plus special appearances by Jillian Michaels, and Adam Carolla on June 11th! Get Tickets Here: https://daverubin.com/events WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Polymarket -Go to http://polymarket.com to trade on the outcomes of live events from politics, pop culture, to sports and more! Tax Network USA - If you owe back taxes or have unfiled returns, don't let the government take advantage of you. Do not wait for another IRS letter or a frozen bank account. Call 1(866) 685-6604 for a private, free consultation or Go to: https://tnusa.com/dave
Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Spencer Pratt's campaign to become LA Mayor gaining momentum after Elon Musk retweeted and confirmed his exposing of how Karen Bass and Democrat-run NGOs exploit the homeless crisis in LA; Gad Saad surprising Joe Rogan with how suicidal empathy really works in humans and in the animal kingdom; Donald Trump's reaction to Stephen Colbert's horribly unfunny ending sketch with Jon Stewart on the final episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"; Dan Bongino explaining to Fox News' Laura Ingraham how desperate the Democratic Party has gotten in trying to regain voters from the middle class; Bill Maher explainging to "Club Random" guest Paul Anka why he supports the Iran War and the most likely outcome for how Donald Trump will end it; Newsmax' Rob Finnerty humiliating the Democratic Party for their horrible attempt to politicize Memorial Day to attack Donald Trump; and much more. Join me for a LIVE Event with Governor Ron DeSantis, plus special appearances by Jillian Michaels, and Adam Carolla on June 11th! Get Tickets Here: https://daverubin.com/events WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Relief Factor - Relief Factor is an alternative to help your body's natural inflammatory response causing the achy, soreness, stiffness, and discomfort from daily living that keeps you from doing the things you love. Try Relief Factor's 3-Week QuickStart—just $19.95. Go to: https://www.relieffactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Mars Men - A potent and natural testosterone stack that optimizes your body's ability to forge usable testosterone. For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men when you use code RUBIN . Go to: http://Mengotomars.com Polymarket -Go to http://polymarket.com to trade on the outcomes of live events from politics, pop culture, to sports and more!