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Jeffrey Epstein assembled a legal defense team that was nothing short of an all-star roster of high-powered attorneys, leveraging their influence, connections, and expertise to shield him from accountability for years. His legal team included prominent figures such as Alan Dershowitz, a Harvard Law professor and constitutional expert, who played a key role in negotiating Epstein's highly controversial 2008 plea deal, which resulted in a lenient sentence despite overwhelming evidence of his crimes. Another heavyweight was Kenneth Starr, the former independent counsel best known for investigating President Bill Clinton, who joined Epstein's defense during his legal battles. Additionally, Roy Black, a renowned criminal defense attorney famous for representing high-profile clients such as William Kennedy Smith, provided legal expertise in Epstein's cases, further ensuring he had the best legal minds at his disposal.Beyond these high-profile names, Epstein's legal team also included former U.S. attorneys and politically connected lawyers who worked aggressively behind the scenes to secure deals, intimidate accusers, and minimize public scrutiny. Former Miami U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta, who later became Secretary of Labor, played a pivotal role in orchestrating the infamous non-prosecution agreement that shielded Epstein and his co-conspirators from serious federal charges. Other attorneys, including Jay Lefkowitz and Martin Weinberg, specialized in complex criminal defense and used every legal avenue to protect Epstein from exposure. This elite team, with its deep ties to law enforcement and the judicial system, managed to keep Epstein's crimes hidden for years, allowing him to continue operating with impunity until public pressure finally led to his arrest in 2019.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Jeffrey Epstein assembled a legal defense team that was nothing short of an all-star roster of high-powered attorneys, leveraging their influence, connections, and expertise to shield him from accountability for years. His legal team included prominent figures such as Alan Dershowitz, a Harvard Law professor and constitutional expert, who played a key role in negotiating Epstein's highly controversial 2008 plea deal, which resulted in a lenient sentence despite overwhelming evidence of his crimes. Another heavyweight was Kenneth Starr, the former independent counsel best known for investigating President Bill Clinton, who joined Epstein's defense during his legal battles. Additionally, Roy Black, a renowned criminal defense attorney famous for representing high-profile clients such as William Kennedy Smith, provided legal expertise in Epstein's cases, further ensuring he had the best legal minds at his disposal.Beyond these high-profile names, Epstein's legal team also included former U.S. attorneys and politically connected lawyers who worked aggressively behind the scenes to secure deals, intimidate accusers, and minimize public scrutiny. Former Miami U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta, who later became Secretary of Labor, played a pivotal role in orchestrating the infamous non-prosecution agreement that shielded Epstein and his co-conspirators from serious federal charges. Other attorneys, including Jay Lefkowitz and Martin Weinberg, specialized in complex criminal defense and used every legal avenue to protect Epstein from exposure. This elite team, with its deep ties to law enforcement and the judicial system, managed to keep Epstein's crimes hidden for years, allowing him to continue operating with impunity until public pressure finally led to his arrest in 2019.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Jeffrey Epstein assembled a legal defense team that was nothing short of an all-star roster of high-powered attorneys, leveraging their influence, connections, and expertise to shield him from accountability for years. His legal team included prominent figures such as Alan Dershowitz, a Harvard Law professor and constitutional expert, who played a key role in negotiating Epstein's highly controversial 2008 plea deal, which resulted in a lenient sentence despite overwhelming evidence of his crimes. Another heavyweight was Kenneth Starr, the former independent counsel best known for investigating President Bill Clinton, who joined Epstein's defense during his legal battles. Additionally, Roy Black, a renowned criminal defense attorney famous for representing high-profile clients such as William Kennedy Smith, provided legal expertise in Epstein's cases, further ensuring he had the best legal minds at his disposal.Beyond these high-profile names, Epstein's legal team also included former U.S. attorneys and politically connected lawyers who worked aggressively behind the scenes to secure deals, intimidate accusers, and minimize public scrutiny. Former Miami U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta, who later became Secretary of Labor, played a pivotal role in orchestrating the infamous non-prosecution agreement that shielded Epstein and his co-conspirators from serious federal charges. Other attorneys, including Jay Lefkowitz and Martin Weinberg, specialized in complex criminal defense and used every legal avenue to protect Epstein from exposure. This elite team, with its deep ties to law enforcement and the judicial system, managed to keep Epstein's crimes hidden for years, allowing him to continue operating with impunity until public pressure finally led to his arrest in 2019.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Our guest today is Jeffrey Toobin, bestselling author and CNN legal commentator. Toobin is well known for his ability to illuminate the complexities of our judicial system, and he's covered some of the country's most sensational news stories … from the O.J. Simpson trial, to Kenneth Starr's investigation of President Clinton, to Martha Stewart's legal battles. His newest book is called The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy. It's about what many consider the most controversial presidential pardon in American history - Gerald Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon – and its profound implications for our current political landscape, including the ways that Presidents Biden and Trump have exercised their executive power. On February 19, 2025, Toobin came to the Sydney Goldstein Theater to talk to lawyer and legal scholar Lara Bazelon.

What a CreepSeason 27, Episode 6Ken StarrKen Starr was the independent prosecutor who basically wasted millions in taxpayer dollars to investigate President Bill Clinton. He's also been on the wrong side of history when it comes to gay marriage, religious freedom, and sexual abuse. Over the course of his career, he argued 36 times before the Supreme Court.Oh, and he mentored Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh. Thanks a lot, creep.Sources for this episode:JezebelThe GuardianThe Huffington PostInvestopediaNew York TimesNew York TimesNPRPajibaPBSRolling StoneWikipediaWikipediaBe sure to follow us on social media. But don't follow us too closely … don't be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastBlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/whatacreep.bsky.social Visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: WhatACreepPodcast@gmail.com We've got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

In this episode of The Compendium, we explore how the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal extended beyond a private affair between President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky. It became part of a broader effort, with some suggesting it was a "vast conspiracy" aimed at undermining the presidency, using Monica and other women as pawns in a political agenda. We examine how the scandal escalated into an impeachment trial and a media frenzy, with secret tapes at its center. Today, we uncover the truth and untold layers behind one of the most significant political scandals of the 20th century.We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:"Monica's Story" by Andrew Morton"The Starr Report" by Kenneth Starr"A Vast Conspiracy: The Sex Scandal That Nearly Brought Down a President" by Jeffrey Toobin"The Clinton Affair" – Documentary series by A&E“Impeachment” the American Crime StoryMessage Kyle and AdamConnect with Us:

Juanita Broaddrick - Bill Clinton & The Clinton FoundationJuly 17Juanita Broaddrick is an American former nursing home administrator. She alleged that she was raped by U.S. President Bill Clinton on April 25, 1978, when he (aged 32) was the Attorney General of Arkansas. Clinton declined to comment on the issue.Rumors had circulated about such an event for years and it had been recorded in a letter prepared by a Republican rival of Clinton's around 1991, but Broaddrick refused to speak to news media until 1999. In a sworn statement in 1997 with the placeholder name "Jane Doe #5", Broaddrick filed an affidavit with Paula Jones's lawyers stating there were unfounded rumors and stories circulating "that Mr. Clinton had made unwelcome sexual advances toward me in the late seventies. ... These allegations are untrue". She then recanted that statement to investigators of potential misconduct by Clinton led by Kenneth Starr, while insisting at the time that Clinton had not pressured or bribed her in any way. Starr declined to further investigate the issue, and mentioned it only in a footnote of his final report.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

He built a powerful accounting firm and had A-list clients including Sylvester Stallone and Al Pacino. But greed and dishonesty would bring him down.

In terms of this day in history generally, specifically American history, September 11th is synonymous with the terrorist attacks in 2001. In terms of legal history, however, while it gave rise to a lot of changes in the American legal system, it is of somewhat less import as the days that followed and policy changes that were made in response to the attacks. For that reason, today in legal history we'll focus on another September 11th. On this day in legal history, we turn our attention to a pivotal moment that unfolded on September 11, 1998. In the midst of a political maelstrom, Whitewater independent counsel Kenneth Starr took a decisive step that would reverberate through the annals of American politics. On this day, Starr submitted an exhaustive report to the United States Congress, a document that would ignite fervent debates and polarize the nation.In the report, Starr accused President Bill Clinton of engaging in 11 possible impeachable offenses, a list that included grave allegations such as perjury, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering. This was before that became something that a president would handle in a single tweet. These accusations were closely linked to Clinton's relationship with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky, a scandal that had already captured the nation's attention. Starr's report did not hold back, painting a picture of a president who had allegedly abused the powers vested in his office to conceal an affair and mislead the public.As the report made its way to Congress, it set the stage for a series of tumultuous events, including heated congressional debates and a media frenzy that seemed to permeate every corner of American life. The allegations contained within the report would eventually lead to the impeachment of President Clinton by the House of Representatives, marking only the second time in U.S. history that a president faced such a trial. Though Clinton would later be acquitted by the Senate, the Starr report remains a significant chapter in the narrative of American politics, a testament to the complex interplay of power, morality, and the rule of law.The impeachment proceedings against President Trump in 2019 bear several parallels to those against President Clinton 21 years prior. Notably, 55 current House members voted on Clinton's impeachment, with some, like Lindsey Graham, changing their stance on the gravity of the president's actions since then. The political dynamics surrounding both impeachments were charged, with both Newt Gingrich and Nancy Pelosi perceived as having made early decisions to pursue impeachment against Clinton and Trump, respectively. Both presidents exhibited patterns of repeated questionable conduct, with Clinton's involving personal indiscretions and Trump's concerning foreign influence. Additionally, both presidents attempted to maintain a public presence and focus on their duties during the proceedings. The outcomes of the impeachments also mirror each other, with party loyalty preventing conviction in the Senate. In many ways the Clinton impeachment hearings and outcome set the tempo for Trump's proceedings and, if the GOP has its druthers, perhaps similar proceedings against Biden closer to election time. The parallels highlight how much the status quo and mores of politics dictate the goings-on in Washington, as much as an outsider might assume these sorts of proceedings are rigidly outlined in statute. President Clinton Was Impeached 21 Years Ago. Some Parallels Run DeepFollowing the Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action, US executives have significantly reduced public discussions about workplace diversity during the last quarter, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The mentions of diversity, equity, and inclusion in earnings calls and conferences among companies listed in the Russell 3,000 Index plummeted by 54% compared to the previous year, marking the lowest point since 2018. Despite the decrease in public discourse, companies have not yet withdrawn their diversity initiatives, but are likely reassessing their programs and the communication surrounding them to avoid potential scrutiny.Executives Go Quiet on Diversity After Affirmative Action RulingJohn Eastman, a lawyer who represented Donald Trump, is defending his law license against claims of ethical and legal violations brought by the California State Bar. In the ongoing hearing, Eastman called Michael Gableman, a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, as his first witness to testify about a legislative audit of the 2020 Wisconsin elections, which suggested potential grounds for decertifying the elections. This report, however, was criticized heavily by state officials. Eastman, who faces charges related to his actions post the 2020 election, including encouraging Vice President Pence to reject or delay the counting of electoral votes, could lose his license if found guilty. The hearing saw tense moments, with the judge striking part of Gableman's testimony and instructing him on the role of a percipient witness. The defense is set to present several more witnesses, including John Yoo, a law professor and long-time friend of Eastman, to testify on various charges. The case continues with Eastman returning to the stand on September 13.Eastman Lining Up Defense in California State Bar Ethics CaseIn the evolving cryptocurrency landscape, "gas-to-crypto" projects are emerging as a fresh revenue avenue for gas producers. These initiatives involve utilizing gas-powered generators to fuel large data centers, known as "mining rigs", which mine cryptocurrencies. The gas used is often flared, uneconomically produced, or has limited takeaway options, and is supplied to mining rig operators at reduced or nominal fees. These setups can either be a gas sales arrangement where natural gas is sold to cryptocurrency miners, or a joint venture where the producer has a stake in the project assets like mining rigs and generators.However, this innovative model brings new transactional and litigation risks, including potential royalty claims and breach of lease provisions. The existing legal frameworks may not fully cover the nuances of these projects, posing counterparty risks and possible disputes concerning contract or warranty breaches. As the sector grows, collaboration between industry stakeholders and legal experts will be crucial to balance the potential benefits and inherent risks. A recent lawsuit in Colorado highlights the litigation risks associated with these ventures, emphasizing the need for legal clarity and cooperation in this domain.Gas-to-Crypto Projects Provide New Revenue Streams, Novel RisksOn September 8, a federal appeals court moderated an injunction that had limited the Biden administration's ability to communicate with social media companies. The New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that while the government can engage with social media platforms regarding misinformation, it cannot coerce or significantly encourage them to remove content, safeguarding the First Amendment's free speech protections. This decision came in response to allegations from Missouri and Louisiana's Republican state attorneys general that federal officials had unlawfully pressured companies like Meta and Alphabet to censor posts, particularly those concerning COVID-19 and election fraud claims.The court upheld a narrowed version of the injunction, which now applies specifically to the White House, the surgeon general, the CDC, and the FBI, excluding other federal officials previously encompassed by the lower court's order. This move was praised by Missouri's Attorney General Andrew Bailey, who emphasized that it would prevent the infringement of the First Amendment rights of numerous Americans. The initial lawsuit, which accused social media giants of censorship due to governmental urging and threats of increased regulatory scrutiny, had been filed last year by the attorneys general of Louisiana and Missouri, along with several social media users.Court eases curbs on Biden administration's contacts with social media firms | ReutersMark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff under Donald Trump, has been unsuccessful in his attempt to transfer his Georgia state court case to a federal court. This case, where Meadows is accused of facilitating efforts to alter the 2020 U.S. election results, remains in the jurisdiction of Fulton County, a Democratic stronghold, potentially presenting a less favorable jury pool for Meadows. The ruling, delivered by U.S. District Judge Steve Jones, marks a preliminary victory for Fulton County prosecutors who had charged Trump and 18 others, including Meadows, with conspiracy to overturn Trump's election defeat to Joe Biden. Meadows, who has pleaded not guilty, argued that his actions were within the scope of his official duties, which would have allowed for a federal trial and possibly granted him immunity from state prosecution. This development might indicate that similar attempts by Trump to move his trial could also be thwarted. Trump, who is facing criminal charges in several other cases, has denied any wrongdoing.Mark Meadows fails in bid to move Georgia election case to federal court | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1998, where Raw is forced to run at the same time as Bill Clinton's testimony before Kenneth Starr's grand jury regarding his affair with Monica Lewinsky. Raw's response is building an entire episode around Stone Cold putting someone in a hearse in the last five minutes and having "Bill Clinton" call in to Raw. The Brawl for All is almost done and we couldn't be happier. Also on this episode, an arm wrestling match that goes exactly as expected, a hardcore match that just ends randomly, the finale of the Val Venis "choppy choppy your pee pee" arc, an extensive look into John Wayne Bobbitt, the Brawl for All semi-finals going exactly as expected, Godfather being a pimp (gasp), and more! Won't you join us?

Juanita Broaddrick - Bill Clinton & The Clinton FoundationJuanita Broaddrick is an American former nursing home administrator. She alleged that she was raped by U.S. President Bill Clinton on April 25, 1978, when he (aged 32) was the Attorney General of Arkansas. Clinton declined to comment on the issue.Rumors had circulated about such an event for years and it had been recorded in a letter prepared by a Republican rival of Clinton's around 1991, but Broaddrick refused to speak to news media until 1999. In a sworn statement in 1997 with the placeholder name "Jane Doe #5", Broaddrick filed an affidavit with Paula Jones's lawyers stating there were unfounded rumors and stories circulating "that Mr. Clinton had made unwelcome sexual advances toward me in the late seventies. ... These allegations are untrue". She then recanted that statement to investigators of potential misconduct by Clinton led by Kenneth Starr, while insisting at the time that Clinton had not pressured or bribed her in any way. Starr declined to further investigate the issue, and mentioned it only in a footnote of his final report.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

Dan still has faith in America and Americans to ultimately do the right thing and punish the Democrats for their fishing expedition in pursuing partisan criminal charges against President Trump. Ryan isn't so sure and believes a vast majority of Democrats and left-leaning independents either would love to see Trump jailed or won't care too much if he is. The two also discuss the political motivations of Kenneth Starr, a Republican prosecutor, in his pursuit of charges against Democrat President Bill Clinton - an investigation which started with Whitewater and ended with Monica Lewinsky.

Juanita Broaddrick - Bill Clinton & The Clinton FoundationJuanita Broaddrick is an American former nursing home administrator. She alleged that she was raped by U.S. President Bill Clinton on April 25, 1978, when he (aged 32) was the Attorney General of Arkansas. Clinton declined to comment on the issue.Rumors had circulated about such an event for years and it had been recorded in a letter prepared by a Republican rival of Clinton's around 1991, but Broaddrick refused to speak to news media until 1999. In a sworn statement in 1997 with the placeholder name "Jane Doe #5", Broaddrick filed an affidavit with Paula Jones's lawyers stating there were unfounded rumors and stories circulating "that Mr. Clinton had made unwelcome sexual advances toward me in the late seventies. ... These allegations are untrue". She then recanted that statement to investigators of potential misconduct by Clinton led by Kenneth Starr, while insisting at the time that Clinton had not pressured or bribed her in any way. Starr declined to further investigate the issue, and mentioned it only in a footnote of his final report.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

In this first full biography of former United States attorney general Janet Reno (1938–2016), Judith Hicks Stiehm describes the independent and unconventional life of a woman who grew up on a rural South Florida homestead and rose to occupy one of the top positions in the United States government, whose ethics and example served as inspiration for women in law and politics across the nation.         In Janet Reno: A Life (UP of Florida, 2023), Stiehm incorporates personal details from her full and exclusive access to family papers and photos, as well as inside information from Reno's own materials and interviews with over 40 of Reno's personal and professional acquaintances. Stiehm begins by tracing Reno's free-range childhood, her college years at Cornell and experience at Harvard Law School as one of 16 women in a class of over 500, the challenges she faced as a woman lawyer launching her career in 1960s Miami, and her 15 years as Miami-Dade state attorney.             In 1993, Reno was appointed to serve in Washington as United States attorney general in the Clinton administration, the first woman to occupy the position in the history of the nation. Stiehm tells how Reno engaged with the East Coast elite as an outsider, seen by many as outspoken and eccentric—yet scrupulous, uncompromising, and immune to influence. Stiehm explores the reasons behind Reno's decisions in cases she handled during her tenure, including the siege of the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas; Kenneth Starr's Whitewater investigation; the Oklahoma City bombing; and the Elián González controversy.             Janet Reno's life was an illustration to many that it is possible to hold high office while consistently speaking and acting on principle. This biography examines the guiding forces that shaped Reno's character, the trails blazed by Reno in her professional roles, and the lasting influence of Reno on American politics and society to this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this first full biography of former United States attorney general Janet Reno (1938–2016), Judith Hicks Stiehm describes the independent and unconventional life of a woman who grew up on a rural South Florida homestead and rose to occupy one of the top positions in the United States government, whose ethics and example served as inspiration for women in law and politics across the nation.         In Janet Reno: A Life (UP of Florida, 2023), Stiehm incorporates personal details from her full and exclusive access to family papers and photos, as well as inside information from Reno's own materials and interviews with over 40 of Reno's personal and professional acquaintances. Stiehm begins by tracing Reno's free-range childhood, her college years at Cornell and experience at Harvard Law School as one of 16 women in a class of over 500, the challenges she faced as a woman lawyer launching her career in 1960s Miami, and her 15 years as Miami-Dade state attorney.             In 1993, Reno was appointed to serve in Washington as United States attorney general in the Clinton administration, the first woman to occupy the position in the history of the nation. Stiehm tells how Reno engaged with the East Coast elite as an outsider, seen by many as outspoken and eccentric—yet scrupulous, uncompromising, and immune to influence. Stiehm explores the reasons behind Reno's decisions in cases she handled during her tenure, including the siege of the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas; Kenneth Starr's Whitewater investigation; the Oklahoma City bombing; and the Elián González controversy.             Janet Reno's life was an illustration to many that it is possible to hold high office while consistently speaking and acting on principle. This biography examines the guiding forces that shaped Reno's character, the trails blazed by Reno in her professional roles, and the lasting influence of Reno on American politics and society to this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

In this first full biography of former United States attorney general Janet Reno (1938–2016), Judith Hicks Stiehm describes the independent and unconventional life of a woman who grew up on a rural South Florida homestead and rose to occupy one of the top positions in the United States government, whose ethics and example served as inspiration for women in law and politics across the nation.         In Janet Reno: A Life (UP of Florida, 2023), Stiehm incorporates personal details from her full and exclusive access to family papers and photos, as well as inside information from Reno's own materials and interviews with over 40 of Reno's personal and professional acquaintances. Stiehm begins by tracing Reno's free-range childhood, her college years at Cornell and experience at Harvard Law School as one of 16 women in a class of over 500, the challenges she faced as a woman lawyer launching her career in 1960s Miami, and her 15 years as Miami-Dade state attorney.             In 1993, Reno was appointed to serve in Washington as United States attorney general in the Clinton administration, the first woman to occupy the position in the history of the nation. Stiehm tells how Reno engaged with the East Coast elite as an outsider, seen by many as outspoken and eccentric—yet scrupulous, uncompromising, and immune to influence. Stiehm explores the reasons behind Reno's decisions in cases she handled during her tenure, including the siege of the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas; Kenneth Starr's Whitewater investigation; the Oklahoma City bombing; and the Elián González controversy.             Janet Reno's life was an illustration to many that it is possible to hold high office while consistently speaking and acting on principle. This biography examines the guiding forces that shaped Reno's character, the trails blazed by Reno in her professional roles, and the lasting influence of Reno on American politics and society to this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

In this first full biography of former United States attorney general Janet Reno (1938–2016), Judith Hicks Stiehm describes the independent and unconventional life of a woman who grew up on a rural South Florida homestead and rose to occupy one of the top positions in the United States government, whose ethics and example served as inspiration for women in law and politics across the nation.         In Janet Reno: A Life (UP of Florida, 2023), Stiehm incorporates personal details from her full and exclusive access to family papers and photos, as well as inside information from Reno's own materials and interviews with over 40 of Reno's personal and professional acquaintances. Stiehm begins by tracing Reno's free-range childhood, her college years at Cornell and experience at Harvard Law School as one of 16 women in a class of over 500, the challenges she faced as a woman lawyer launching her career in 1960s Miami, and her 15 years as Miami-Dade state attorney.             In 1993, Reno was appointed to serve in Washington as United States attorney general in the Clinton administration, the first woman to occupy the position in the history of the nation. Stiehm tells how Reno engaged with the East Coast elite as an outsider, seen by many as outspoken and eccentric—yet scrupulous, uncompromising, and immune to influence. Stiehm explores the reasons behind Reno's decisions in cases she handled during her tenure, including the siege of the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas; Kenneth Starr's Whitewater investigation; the Oklahoma City bombing; and the Elián González controversy.             Janet Reno's life was an illustration to many that it is possible to hold high office while consistently speaking and acting on principle. This biography examines the guiding forces that shaped Reno's character, the trails blazed by Reno in her professional roles, and the lasting influence of Reno on American politics and society to this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mea Culpa welcomes one of the most recognized journalists in the country, Jeffrey Toobin. Toobin is the chief legal analyst for CNN Worldwide and a staff writer for the New Yorker. Before joining CNN, he worked for six years as a legal analyst for ABC News. He has written articles on and provided legal analysis for several significant cases including the O. J. Simpson murder case, the Kenneth Starr investigation of the Clinton White House, and the trials of Michael Jackson and George Zimmerman. As an author, he has written a number of best-selling books including, The Real Story of the Sex Scandal that Nearly Brought Down a President, The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court, and The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court. His book, The Run of His Life: The People v. O.J. Simpson, inspired the television series, The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story. The series went on to bag nine Emmy awards. Michael and Jeffrey dig into the homegrown terrorism, Fox News, and Biden's age. 

EPISODE 109: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: We're really doing "But Hillary's Emails" again, huh, CNN? Huh, NBC? Huh, CBS? Huh, New York Times? Huh, Washington Post? THE HELL WE ARE. CBS's website broke the story accurately ("Documents MARKED classified...found at Biden's think tank") and then Norah O'Donnell dropped the caveats and mitigations and tarted the story up. The Post bothsidesed and whataboutismed the Biden story, invoking Trump in the subhead. The Times comped Trump in Paragraph 5. And worst of all, an hour after CNN broke a genuinely important story: Special Counsel Jack Smith subpoenaing Rudy Giuliani in the Trump Post-Election "Save America PAC" Fundraising crimes, what did Anderson Cooper lead with? His network's own, important, resonating scoop? Nope. The Paste Eaters of CNN buried their own scoop - six nights before their Giuliani Documentary Series starts, too! - so television's longest-running failed marketing experience Anderson Cooper could alter the facts and mislead the nation by saying "Turns out the former president is not the only one with a classified documents problem. The CURRENT president has one as well." Sure, Coop. If a Swiss Army knife is the same as Jack The Ripper's Murder Weapon. Fire. Them. All. B-Block (20:02) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL PART 1: That "bronchial thing" turned out to be a sinus infection, but happily in September I brought you the career story that fits perfectly this descent into "But Her Emails 2". I would've just re-read it anyway: It was June 5, 1998, when I tried to quit as the anchor of MSNBC's top Clinton-Lewinsky-Starr show and two NBC News executives asked me to see an NBC official as part of a process to leave the network - except she turned out to be their leg-breaker and told me NBC versus me would be "David and Goliath" and NBC would crush me. C BLOCK (33:35) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL PART 2: But it was even worse: she promised that if I quit, NBC would put my parents "out on the street." That's how closely Ken Starr forged the link between his live made-for-tv political reality show and the profits at all the networks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 319 | Aired 11/4/2022 This week on Up In Your Business With Kerry McCoy is Part Two of my telling interview with Ms. Susan McDougal, known as The Woman Who Wouldn't Talk (also the title of her book), during Kenneth Starr's 1994, media-circus trial of President Clinton and the Whitewater Investigation. If you missed Part One, go back and listen; her early life with Jim McDougal is fascinating! Before the interview, I read her book and must shamefully confess that, even though I lived through the Whitewater era, I really knew no more than the sound bites I heard on TV. In today's Part Two episode, she recounts the widely televised trial and tears up as she speaks of her heartfelt concern for the lost women she meets in prison. And learn what the term “Diesel Therapy” means and how it was tortuously used against her by attorney Kenneth Starr and Judge Susan Webber Wright. Tune in today to hear about Susan's two year sentencing nightmare. This is a disheartening story; an eye opener into the abuse of judicial power, fake media, and corrupt politics.

Ep 252 | Aired 7/9/2021 Today's Up In Your Business With Kerry McCoy show is epic! So epic that it had to be edited into a 2-part series. My guest is Ms. Susan McDougal who, in 1994, was the center of attention in Kenneth Starr's media-frenzied trial of President Clinton and the Whitewater investigation. Ms. McDougal's story is a real-life Shakespearean tragedy; an eye opener into the abuse of judicial power, fake media, and corrupt politics. Before the interview I read her book, The Woman Who Wouldn't Talk and must shamefully confess that, even though I lived through the Whitewater era, I really knew no more than the sound bites I heard on TV. In today's Part One interview, Susan speaks of her early life as a young lady from a small town who attended Ouachita Baptist College and was swept off her feet by the flamboyant, worldly, and well-read campus professor, Mr. Jim McDougal. After a whirlwind courtship filled with impressive parties and introductions to important politicians and successful businessmen, Susan found herself married to Jim, a man much older than herself, who unknowingly to both of them at the time, suffered from a mental illness that would later be diagnosed as bipolar disorder. In next week's Part Two, you will listen as she describes jail life, tears up as she speaks of her heartfelt concern for the lost women in prison, and learn what the term “Diesel Therapy” means and how it was tortuously used against her.

With the tragic passing of Kenneth Starr, we revisit and honor this moving segment we had the privilege of sharing with him. Ken Starr fought for decades for religious freedom. He was a gifted speaker, writer, and leader and worked prodigiously as one of the country's top appellate attorneys. But more importantly, he deeply loved … Continued

On this week's conversation Paul has had a busy week of travel to Dallas and Atlanta. He fills the listeners in on what he's doing out of State. A new poll gives MLG a healthy lead, but the more interesting thing is how some of the issues and demographics break down (scroll to the bottom of the story). For example, MLG's social media gives the impression that abortion is the ONLY issue on the ballot this fall, yet just 29% of voters claim it is their top motivation to vote. Also, MLG takes credit for her COVID policies, but it is simply not true to claim (as she does) that New Mexico outperformed Texas on COVID.  Gas prices are down, no thanks to Biden who has been especially stingy in leasing federal lands.   A recent article highlights the need for a dramatic expansion of mining needed to fulfill EV goals. New Mexico among the states with the fastest growing 65+ population.  A fascinating article highlights safety issues with Virgin Galactic spacecraft and especially the manufacturer Scaled Composites.  Violent protesters at UNM shut down conservative speaker Tomi Lahren.  Kenneth Starr passed away last week. He spoke at a January 2019 RGF luncheon. He is most well known for investigating then-President Clinton.

As midterms loom, Biden's DOJ is handing out subpoenas like they're going out of style--which in a sense they may be, since a traditional election moratorium on political maneuvering makes coming for Trump an increasingly bad look. But at this point, will the public really believe that the DOJ is dispassionate? Or, for that matter, that the economy is under control? Biden seems to be hoping against hope that they will, throwing a White House celebration while a massive freight rail worker strike is looming and inflation is still over 8% for the year. Plus: famed attorney Kenneth Starr passed away this week. What legacy did he leave behind, and how has the use of celebrity in the White House affected our politics? Our editors analyze it all.

Kenneth Starr and the right-wing politics of sexual witch-hunts / More than 500 rank-and-file rail workers hold meeting on strike action as companies, unions and Congress seek to force through agreement / Warnings of financial turbulence amid rising workers' struggles

Queen Elizabeth's coffin returns back to Buckingham Palace-- as a tribute is set to take place through the streets of London. Also, Dow tumbles 1,200 points for worst day since June of 2020 after a recent inflation report. Plus, a closer look at Princess Anne and the historical role she has played in the Royal family. And, remembering former U.S. solicitor general and Clinton investigation prosecutor—Kenneth Starr. 

URGENT CIA BRIEFING A BLOCK (1:48) SPECIAL COMMENT: Warning or Coincidence? CIA Director Burns urgently briefs Pelosi, McCarthy, Schiff, Gang of 8 at Capitol at close-of-business. Could easily be nothing except it's now public (3:24) that Trump stole classified documents marked HCS, SI, and FISA. It's all in the less-redacted version of the Mar-a-Lago search warrant affidavit. (4:05) Judge is again warned SHE is risking national defense (5:53) Trump gives up the pretense and posts a picture of himself wearing a "Q" lapel pin, referencing "The Storm." (6:43) An attack on Liberals to "restore Trump to President-King" is thwarted in Pennsylvania (7:15) Lindsey Graham falls further, announcing an anti-abortion bill that proves McConnell was lying that it was to be "left to the states" (11:03) Lindsey now works for the Mike Lindell party. Lindell says the FBI seized his phone at an Arby's. Then he says it was at a Hardee's. Please lord let the agents have said "Sir, this is a Wendy's." (11:31) And can it get dumber? Yes, if Lauren Boebert is around. Tasked with reading the Bible aloud to a bunch of Christian theocrats, she screws it up and refers to "Wonton Murders." B BLOCK (15:49) EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY: Josephine in Illinois (17:06) POSTSCRIPTS TO THE NEWS: Polling showing Shapiro over Mastriano by 19? Warnock over Walker by 10? Is it legit? And what's wrong in Russia? An oligarch didn't defenestrate, he drowned! (19:08) IN SPORTS: Aaron Judge has 57 homers - and competition, and could they have become "The Southern California Angels?" (23:21) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Etsy, sponsoring Steve Bannon, competes with Erin Burnett and Brett Favre for the honors. C BLOCK (28:30) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Clinton-Lewinsky persecutor Ken Starr is dead, and so is the rule that you can't speak ill of the dead. He was a harbinger of today's Authoritarian Rules-For-Thee Fascism, and he distracted America from the looming threat of terrorism, and he leaked constantly and illegally, and he let people like NBC News President Andy Lack degrade and demean America - and me, too, when I told him I no longer wanted to do a "news" show designed to fulfill Starr's nakedly political purposes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wie onthou vir Monica Lewinsky en oud-president Bill Clinton, en die nou-beroemde aankondiging wat hy op 28 Januarie 1998 gemaak het?

Kenneth Starr, who led the Whitewater investigation into former President Clinton, is dead at 76. The Dow Jones plunged, marking the market's worst day of the year. The Department of Justice issued 40 subpoenas in the last week related to the Jan. 6 riots and former President Trump. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) introduces a Senate bill with a near total abortion ban. Eugene Robinson and John Podhoretz join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss the final primary before the midterm elections. The Jackson, Miss. water crisis raises questions on environmental justice and how local governments respond to climate change.

Ken Starr, independent counsel who pursued Bill Clinton, dies at 76. Listen for more details.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Dave Wasserman, a Senior Editor at the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, is universally regarded as one of the foremost election analysts on the planet - especially when it comes to US House races. In this conversation, Dave talks his early obession with all things politics, how he turned that into a job at the Cook Report, his approach to political analysis, the story behind his twitter catchphrase "I've seen enough", and his take on both the 2022 redistricting developments & overall House playing field. IN THIS EPISODE…Dave's early love of maps…How a cable system glitch leads Dave to find politics…Dave's unusual gift request for his 13th Birthday…The one race that drew Dave into congressional politics…The story behind a teenage Dave's appearance as a pundit on a local public affairs show…Dave talks his important intersection with UVA Professor Larry Sabato…The $10 bet Dave won from Larry Sabato…The college analysis Dave wrote that led to his role with the Cook Report…Dave talks the approach he brings to elections analysis…What goes into creating Dave's election night models…Dave on the races he's proud he got right, plus some that surprised him…Dave talks trends he's observed in House races during his time as a race-rater…Dave takes us behind the scenes of the NBC Election Night Decision Desk…The origin of Dave's catchphrase to call elections…Dave breaks down the average work week for a race-rating analyst…Dave talks his longtime fascination with the redistricting process…Dave gives his thoughts on the 2022 redistricting process…Dave provides an update on recent legal ground that's been broken around redistricting…Dave's overall read on the '22 House playing field…Dave talks signs the Trump hold on the House GOP caucus may be weakening…Dave's advice to the next generation of race-raters…AND 2,568 districts, George Allen, Mrs. Barkley, Ben Bernanke, Mary Bono Mack, Lauren Boebert, Bridgegate, Scott Brown, bruised egos, C-Span, Eric Cantor, Joe Cao, Don Cazayoux, Julia Carson, James Carville, Travis Childers, Emanuel Cleaver, Martha Coakley, Miles Coleman, compulsive list making, Jim Cooper, cranberry bread, creative ethics, Joe Crowley, Ted Cruz, Henry Cuellar, Rodney Davis, Pete Dawkins, Peter DeFazio, dummymanders, Election Twitter, Marc Elias, false suspense, food science, Louie Gohmert, Governing Magazine, Josh Harder, Andy Harris, Rush Holt, Bill Jefferson, John Katko, Dan Kildee, Steve Kornacki, Frank Lautenberg, Elaine Luria, Morgan Lutrell, Sean Patrick Maloney, map recipients, Terry McAuliffe, Kevin McCarthy, Bob McDonnell, David McKinley, Peter Meijer, Mary Miller, minimum split districting, Alex Mooney, Nathaniel Moran, Joe Morelle, oddly engrossing debates, Mike Pappas, Nancy Pelosi, PoliticsNJ.com, Premier League Soccer, QVC, Raul Ruiz, Stu Rothenberg, Rutgers, Bernard Shaw, Chris Shays, Siskel & Ebert, Elissa Slotkin, Abigail Spanberger, the Squad, Starbucks, Kenneth Starr, useful stereotypes, Paul Tonko, Lauren Underwood, the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, Fred Upton, violin lessons, Wal Mart, Amy Walter, Jim Webb, West River South Dakota, David Wildstein, Judy Woodruff, John Yarmuth, Glen Youngkin, …& more!

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 297, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Been There... 1: This country is in the east of a subcontinent. Bangladesh. 2: This nation sticks out like a sore thumb. Denmark. 3: It extends about 3,200 miles from east to west. Indonesia. 4: You don't hear so much about the East Bank where this country is. Jordan. 5: Formerly a British protectorate, it's the republic outlined here. Zambia. Round 2. Category: Storytellers 1: "Call him" the narrator of "Moby Dick". Ishmael. 2: Some sources say it was Carnegie Hall; others say it was the '67 Newport Festival where he first sang "Alice's Restaurant". Arlo Guthrie. 3: In addition to her "Fairie Tale Theatre", she now has "Tall Tales and Legends" playing on cable. Shelly Duvall. 4: He wrote his first 2 novels, "A Time to Kill" and "The Firm", while serving in the Mississippi legislature. John Grisham. 5: His "True at First Light", about an African safari, was published in 1999, 38 years after his suicide. Hemingway. Round 3. Category: Beatle Wannabes? 1: This prosecutor struck up the band for Bill Clinton's impeachment with his report. (Kenneth) Starr. 2: Known as a great orator, this president sang the praises for the Sherman Antitrust Act he signed into law. Benjamin Harrison. 3: Bill McCartney's harmony with Jesus led him to quit as football coach of this University's Buffaloes. Colorado. 4: Imagine Thomas Lennon's success with this Comedy Central show he co-created in which he plays Lt. Dangle. Reno 911!. 5: Son of Constantine I, Paul I became a solo act after succeeding George II as king of this country. Greece. Round 4. Category: Projectiles 1: In this sport you carry your projectiles in a quiver. archery. 2: At the end of "The Dating Game", Jim Lange invited couples to throw these "projectiles" to the audience. kisses. 3: Star-shaped projectiles were in the arsenal of these feudal Japanese mercenaries similar to samurai. ninjas. 4: The projectiles fly at 150 mph and can kill in this fronton-based game. jai alai. 5: It's the discharge of several projectiles or a return tennis shot made before the ball hits the ground. a volley. Round 5. Category: Good Doggie 1: The Pembroke variety of this breed is popular with royalty. corgis. 2: Lord Tweedsmuir bred some yellow these to produce the breed we know as golden these. retrievers. 3: This breed was originally raised by the Romans to fight lions. a Rottweiler. 4: The pharaohs bred this ancient dog, also called the gazelle hound. salukis. 5: The name of this breed comes from a Slavic word meaning "swift". a Borzoi. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

Reminding you why the Mississippi Gulf Coast is such a great place to live, work, and play

“Religious liberty” is a phrase that we often hear, particularly in news stories revolving around Supreme Court decisions. But what is religious liberty and why is it often referred to as “the first liberty?” These are among the questions addressed in Kenneth Starr's 2021 book, Religious Liberty in Crisis: Exercising Your Faith in an Age of Uncertainty (Encounter, 2021) Although Judge Starr possesses impeccable scholarly credentials, the book is intended for general readers. It is an informative blend of American legal and constitutional history and a primer for all of us about a crucial component of our set of rights as citizens. Even if you are not religious, the book will endow you with a greater understanding of an issue that frequently roils the body politic and that is both timeless and of ongoing concern. Think Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission—decided by the Supreme Court in 2018. Luckily, we have with us today one of America's leading lawyers to walk us through the fascinating history of religious liberty and give us the lowdown on what we need to know should we find ourselves facing a choice between honoring our sabbath day and keeping our jobs. Kenneth Starr has been a figure of great note on the American legal landscape for decades. He is perhaps best known for his role in the Whitewater investigation during the Clinton administration and as a key member of Donald Trump's defense team in the latter's first impeachment trial. He has been among other things, a federal judge at the highest levels, a law school dean and a university president. Most significantly in terms of the subject matter of his new book and thus the main focus of our interview, he is a long-time champion of religious liberty and, as solicitor general under George HW Bush, argued before the Supreme Court such notable religious liberty and freedom of speech cases as Westside Community Schools v. Mergens, in which the Supreme Court found that a Bible club has the same right of equal access on school grounds as any other student-led organization. Judge Starr employs that famous case to illustrate one of the concepts discussed in book, equality. It is a cause dear to his heart and probably even more so given own quite humble origins in his home state of Texas. The common man aspects of Starr's background have enabled him to make this book approachable to its intended broad-ranging audience. Most of us at one time or another have found ourselves in school, work or business environments or simply driving along a highway and it is surprising how often questions involving religious liberty pop up for average people in such settings. Starr guides the reader engagingly and expertly through such questions as: What is the Lemon Test? What do you need to know about religious liberty as a parent, public school or college student, teacher, small business owner or employee? How have wedding cakes, monuments in the shape of Christian crosses, public displays of the Ten Commandments on government property, and government-subsidized school bus rides played into all of this? What is “accommodation” in this context and when might you need to seek one and what should you do if you are denied it? What is the relationship between free speech and religious liberty? We welcome Judge Starr, a Christian gentleman of the first order. Give a listen. Hope J. Leman is a grants researcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Religious liberty” is a phrase that we often hear, particularly in news stories revolving around Supreme Court decisions. But what is religious liberty and why is it often referred to as “the first liberty?” These are among the questions addressed in Kenneth Starr's 2021 book, Religious Liberty in Crisis: Exercising Your Faith in an Age of Uncertainty (Encounter, 2021) Although Judge Starr possesses impeccable scholarly credentials, the book is intended for general readers. It is an informative blend of American legal and constitutional history and a primer for all of us about a crucial component of our set of rights as citizens. Even if you are not religious, the book will endow you with a greater understanding of an issue that frequently roils the body politic and that is both timeless and of ongoing concern. Think Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission—decided by the Supreme Court in 2018. Luckily, we have with us today one of America's leading lawyers to walk us through the fascinating history of religious liberty and give us the lowdown on what we need to know should we find ourselves facing a choice between honoring our sabbath day and keeping our jobs. Kenneth Starr has been a figure of great note on the American legal landscape for decades. He is perhaps best known for his role in the Whitewater investigation during the Clinton administration and as a key member of Donald Trump's defense team in the latter's first impeachment trial. He has been among other things, a federal judge at the highest levels, a law school dean and a university president. Most significantly in terms of the subject matter of his new book and thus the main focus of our interview, he is a long-time champion of religious liberty and, as solicitor general under George HW Bush, argued before the Supreme Court such notable religious liberty and freedom of speech cases as Westside Community Schools v. Mergens, in which the Supreme Court found that a Bible club has the same right of equal access on school grounds as any other student-led organization. Judge Starr employs that famous case to illustrate one of the concepts discussed in book, equality. It is a cause dear to his heart and probably even more so given own quite humble origins in his home state of Texas. The common man aspects of Starr's background have enabled him to make this book approachable to its intended broad-ranging audience. Most of us at one time or another have found ourselves in school, work or business environments or simply driving along a highway and it is surprising how often questions involving religious liberty pop up for average people in such settings. Starr guides the reader engagingly and expertly through such questions as: What is the Lemon Test? What do you need to know about religious liberty as a parent, public school or college student, teacher, small business owner or employee? How have wedding cakes, monuments in the shape of Christian crosses, public displays of the Ten Commandments on government property, and government-subsidized school bus rides played into all of this? What is “accommodation” in this context and when might you need to seek one and what should you do if you are denied it? What is the relationship between free speech and religious liberty? We welcome Judge Starr, a Christian gentleman of the first order. Give a listen. Hope J. Leman is a grants researcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Religious liberty” is a phrase that we often hear, particularly in news stories revolving around Supreme Court decisions. But what is religious liberty and why is it often referred to as “the first liberty?” These are among the questions addressed in Kenneth Starr's 2021 book, Religious Liberty in Crisis: Exercising Your Faith in an Age of Uncertainty (Encounter, 2021) Although Judge Starr possesses impeccable scholarly credentials, the book is intended for general readers. It is an informative blend of American legal and constitutional history and a primer for all of us about a crucial component of our set of rights as citizens. Even if you are not religious, the book will endow you with a greater understanding of an issue that frequently roils the body politic and that is both timeless and of ongoing concern. Think Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission—decided by the Supreme Court in 2018. Luckily, we have with us today one of America's leading lawyers to walk us through the fascinating history of religious liberty and give us the lowdown on what we need to know should we find ourselves facing a choice between honoring our sabbath day and keeping our jobs. Kenneth Starr has been a figure of great note on the American legal landscape for decades. He is perhaps best known for his role in the Whitewater investigation during the Clinton administration and as a key member of Donald Trump's defense team in the latter's first impeachment trial. He has been among other things, a federal judge at the highest levels, a law school dean and a university president. Most significantly in terms of the subject matter of his new book and thus the main focus of our interview, he is a long-time champion of religious liberty and, as solicitor general under George HW Bush, argued before the Supreme Court such notable religious liberty and freedom of speech cases as Westside Community Schools v. Mergens, in which the Supreme Court found that a Bible club has the same right of equal access on school grounds as any other student-led organization. Judge Starr employs that famous case to illustrate one of the concepts discussed in book, equality. It is a cause dear to his heart and probably even more so given own quite humble origins in his home state of Texas. The common man aspects of Starr's background have enabled him to make this book approachable to its intended broad-ranging audience. Most of us at one time or another have found ourselves in school, work or business environments or simply driving along a highway and it is surprising how often questions involving religious liberty pop up for average people in such settings. Starr guides the reader engagingly and expertly through such questions as: What is the Lemon Test? What do you need to know about religious liberty as a parent, public school or college student, teacher, small business owner or employee? How have wedding cakes, monuments in the shape of Christian crosses, public displays of the Ten Commandments on government property, and government-subsidized school bus rides played into all of this? What is “accommodation” in this context and when might you need to seek one and what should you do if you are denied it? What is the relationship between free speech and religious liberty? We welcome Judge Starr, a Christian gentleman of the first order. Give a listen. Hope J. Leman is a grants researcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

“Religious liberty” is a phrase that we often hear, particularly in news stories revolving around Supreme Court decisions. But what is religious liberty and why is it often referred to as “the first liberty?” These are among the questions addressed in Kenneth Starr's 2021 book, Religious Liberty in Crisis: Exercising Your Faith in an Age of Uncertainty (Encounter, 2021) Although Judge Starr possesses impeccable scholarly credentials, the book is intended for general readers. It is an informative blend of American legal and constitutional history and a primer for all of us about a crucial component of our set of rights as citizens. Even if you are not religious, the book will endow you with a greater understanding of an issue that frequently roils the body politic and that is both timeless and of ongoing concern. Think Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission—decided by the Supreme Court in 2018. Luckily, we have with us today one of America's leading lawyers to walk us through the fascinating history of religious liberty and give us the lowdown on what we need to know should we find ourselves facing a choice between honoring our sabbath day and keeping our jobs. Kenneth Starr has been a figure of great note on the American legal landscape for decades. He is perhaps best known for his role in the Whitewater investigation during the Clinton administration and as a key member of Donald Trump's defense team in the latter's first impeachment trial. He has been among other things, a federal judge at the highest levels, a law school dean and a university president. Most significantly in terms of the subject matter of his new book and thus the main focus of our interview, he is a long-time champion of religious liberty and, as solicitor general under George HW Bush, argued before the Supreme Court such notable religious liberty and freedom of speech cases as Westside Community Schools v. Mergens, in which the Supreme Court found that a Bible club has the same right of equal access on school grounds as any other student-led organization. Judge Starr employs that famous case to illustrate one of the concepts discussed in book, equality. It is a cause dear to his heart and probably even more so given own quite humble origins in his home state of Texas. The common man aspects of Starr's background have enabled him to make this book approachable to its intended broad-ranging audience. Most of us at one time or another have found ourselves in school, work or business environments or simply driving along a highway and it is surprising how often questions involving religious liberty pop up for average people in such settings. Starr guides the reader engagingly and expertly through such questions as: What is the Lemon Test? What do you need to know about religious liberty as a parent, public school or college student, teacher, small business owner or employee? How have wedding cakes, monuments in the shape of Christian crosses, public displays of the Ten Commandments on government property, and government-subsidized school bus rides played into all of this? What is “accommodation” in this context and when might you need to seek one and what should you do if you are denied it? What is the relationship between free speech and religious liberty? We welcome Judge Starr, a Christian gentleman of the first order. Give a listen. Hope J. Leman is a grants researcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

“Religious liberty” is a phrase that we often hear, particularly in news stories revolving around Supreme Court decisions. But what is religious liberty and why is it often referred to as “the first liberty?” These are among the questions addressed in Kenneth Starr's 2021 book, Religious Liberty in Crisis: Exercising Your Faith in an Age of Uncertainty (Encounter, 2021) Although Judge Starr possesses impeccable scholarly credentials, the book is intended for general readers. It is an informative blend of American legal and constitutional history and a primer for all of us about a crucial component of our set of rights as citizens. Even if you are not religious, the book will endow you with a greater understanding of an issue that frequently roils the body politic and that is both timeless and of ongoing concern. Think Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission—decided by the Supreme Court in 2018. Luckily, we have with us today one of America's leading lawyers to walk us through the fascinating history of religious liberty and give us the lowdown on what we need to know should we find ourselves facing a choice between honoring our sabbath day and keeping our jobs. Kenneth Starr has been a figure of great note on the American legal landscape for decades. He is perhaps best known for his role in the Whitewater investigation during the Clinton administration and as a key member of Donald Trump's defense team in the latter's first impeachment trial. He has been among other things, a federal judge at the highest levels, a law school dean and a university president. Most significantly in terms of the subject matter of his new book and thus the main focus of our interview, he is a long-time champion of religious liberty and, as solicitor general under George HW Bush, argued before the Supreme Court such notable religious liberty and freedom of speech cases as Westside Community Schools v. Mergens, in which the Supreme Court found that a Bible club has the same right of equal access on school grounds as any other student-led organization. Judge Starr employs that famous case to illustrate one of the concepts discussed in book, equality. It is a cause dear to his heart and probably even more so given own quite humble origins in his home state of Texas. The common man aspects of Starr's background have enabled him to make this book approachable to its intended broad-ranging audience. Most of us at one time or another have found ourselves in school, work or business environments or simply driving along a highway and it is surprising how often questions involving religious liberty pop up for average people in such settings. Starr guides the reader engagingly and expertly through such questions as: What is the Lemon Test? What do you need to know about religious liberty as a parent, public school or college student, teacher, small business owner or employee? How have wedding cakes, monuments in the shape of Christian crosses, public displays of the Ten Commandments on government property, and government-subsidized school bus rides played into all of this? What is “accommodation” in this context and when might you need to seek one and what should you do if you are denied it? What is the relationship between free speech and religious liberty? We welcome Judge Starr, a Christian gentleman of the first order. Give a listen. Hope J. Leman is a grants researcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

“Religious liberty” is a phrase that we often hear, particularly in news stories revolving around Supreme Court decisions. But what is religious liberty and why is it often referred to as “the first liberty?” These are among the questions addressed in Kenneth Starr's 2021 book, Religious Liberty in Crisis: Exercising Your Faith in an Age of Uncertainty (Encounter, 2021) Although Judge Starr possesses impeccable scholarly credentials, the book is intended for general readers. It is an informative blend of American legal and constitutional history and a primer for all of us about a crucial component of our set of rights as citizens. Even if you are not religious, the book will endow you with a greater understanding of an issue that frequently roils the body politic and that is both timeless and of ongoing concern. Think Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission—decided by the Supreme Court in 2018. Luckily, we have with us today one of America's leading lawyers to walk us through the fascinating history of religious liberty and give us the lowdown on what we need to know should we find ourselves facing a choice between honoring our sabbath day and keeping our jobs. Kenneth Starr has been a figure of great note on the American legal landscape for decades. He is perhaps best known for his role in the Whitewater investigation during the Clinton administration and as a key member of Donald Trump's defense team in the latter's first impeachment trial. He has been among other things, a federal judge at the highest levels, a law school dean and a university president. Most significantly in terms of the subject matter of his new book and thus the main focus of our interview, he is a long-time champion of religious liberty and, as solicitor general under George HW Bush, argued before the Supreme Court such notable religious liberty and freedom of speech cases as Westside Community Schools v. Mergens, in which the Supreme Court found that a Bible club has the same right of equal access on school grounds as any other student-led organization. Judge Starr employs that famous case to illustrate one of the concepts discussed in book, equality. It is a cause dear to his heart and probably even more so given own quite humble origins in his home state of Texas. The common man aspects of Starr's background have enabled him to make this book approachable to its intended broad-ranging audience. Most of us at one time or another have found ourselves in school, work or business environments or simply driving along a highway and it is surprising how often questions involving religious liberty pop up for average people in such settings. Starr guides the reader engagingly and expertly through such questions as: What is the Lemon Test? What do you need to know about religious liberty as a parent, public school or college student, teacher, small business owner or employee? How have wedding cakes, monuments in the shape of Christian crosses, public displays of the Ten Commandments on government property, and government-subsidized school bus rides played into all of this? What is “accommodation” in this context and when might you need to seek one and what should you do if you are denied it? What is the relationship between free speech and religious liberty? We welcome Judge Starr, a Christian gentleman of the first order. Give a listen. Hope J. Leman is a grants researcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

“Religious liberty” is a phrase that we often hear, particularly in news stories revolving around Supreme Court decisions. But what is religious liberty and why is it often referred to as “the first liberty?” These are among the questions addressed in Kenneth Starr's 2021 book, Religious Liberty in Crisis: Exercising Your Faith in an Age of Uncertainty (Encounter, 2021) Although Judge Starr possesses impeccable scholarly credentials, the book is intended for general readers. It is an informative blend of American legal and constitutional history and a primer for all of us about a crucial component of our set of rights as citizens. Even if you are not religious, the book will endow you with a greater understanding of an issue that frequently roils the body politic and that is both timeless and of ongoing concern. Think Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission—decided by the Supreme Court in 2018. Luckily, we have with us today one of America's leading lawyers to walk us through the fascinating history of religious liberty and give us the lowdown on what we need to know should we find ourselves facing a choice between honoring our sabbath day and keeping our jobs. Kenneth Starr has been a figure of great note on the American legal landscape for decades. He is perhaps best known for his role in the Whitewater investigation during the Clinton administration and as a key member of Donald Trump's defense team in the latter's first impeachment trial. He has been among other things, a federal judge at the highest levels, a law school dean and a university president. Most significantly in terms of the subject matter of his new book and thus the main focus of our interview, he is a long-time champion of religious liberty and, as solicitor general under George HW Bush, argued before the Supreme Court such notable religious liberty and freedom of speech cases as Westside Community Schools v. Mergens, in which the Supreme Court found that a Bible club has the same right of equal access on school grounds as any other student-led organization. Judge Starr employs that famous case to illustrate one of the concepts discussed in book, equality. It is a cause dear to his heart and probably even more so given own quite humble origins in his home state of Texas. The common man aspects of Starr's background have enabled him to make this book approachable to its intended broad-ranging audience. Most of us at one time or another have found ourselves in school, work or business environments or simply driving along a highway and it is surprising how often questions involving religious liberty pop up for average people in such settings. Starr guides the reader engagingly and expertly through such questions as: What is the Lemon Test? What do you need to know about religious liberty as a parent, public school or college student, teacher, small business owner or employee? How have wedding cakes, monuments in the shape of Christian crosses, public displays of the Ten Commandments on government property, and government-subsidized school bus rides played into all of this? What is “accommodation” in this context and when might you need to seek one and what should you do if you are denied it? What is the relationship between free speech and religious liberty? We welcome Judge Starr, a Christian gentleman of the first order. Give a listen. Hope J. Leman is a grants researcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

I'm very excited to share this conversation with Kenneth Starr, who served as solicitor general of the United States from 1989-1993. Though he's probably best known for leading the perjury investigation of president Bill Clinton from 1994-98, he may not be as well known for his lifelong work as a public servant and legal education leader. Currently, he serves on the boards of Christian Legal Society, Advocates International and Alliance Defending Freedom. Throughout his career, he has championed the cause of religious liberty and freedom of conscience for all persons. We gathered mainly to discuss his book Religious Liberty in Crisis: Exercising Your Faith in an Age of Uncertainty, which is a very rich account of the constitutionally protected nature of religious practice in America (even though he himself is a practicing Christian, the book emphasizes the freedom available to all all religions, from Shamanic to Islamic). The discussion spoke to my lifelong fascination with religion and belief systems as well as my more recent explorations of public service. Key PointsWhat makes something an "essential" service? See how COVID revealed America's priorities when governments shut down synagogues, churches and temples, but kept chain stores, casinos and liquor stores firing on all cylinders.How we need to rediscover the importance of maintaining a religiously diverse society.How to make space for people with different world views.The value of having some sort of faith as a catalyst for truly serving your community.Go Deeper Into the Mindful Service Movement  Subscribe/Review on i-TunesGet Access to the live workshops and master the service mindsetJoin the Facebook CommunityFollow Me on InstagramConnect with me on LinkedInCheck out my partnership with The Institute for Organizational Mindfulness

Ep 252 | Aired 7/16/2021 This week on Up In Your Business With Kerry McCoy is Part Two of my telling interview with Ms. Susan McDougal, known as The Woman Who Wouldn't Talk (also the title of her book), during Kenneth Starr's 1994, media-circus trial of President Clinton and the Whitewater Investigation. Before the interview, I read her book and must shamefully confess that, even though I lived through the Whitewater era, I really knew no more than the sound bites I heard on TV. In today's Part Two episode, she recounts the widely televised trial and tears up as she speaks of her heartfelt concern for the lost women she meets in prison. And learn what the term “Diesel Therapy” means and how it was tortuously used against her by attorney Kenneth Starr and Judge Susan Webber Wright. In Part One, if you missed it, Susan speaks of her early life. A small town girl who attended Ouachita Baptist College and was swept off her feet by campus professor, Mr. Jim McDougal. She tells of their whirlwind courtship that was filled with impressive parties and introductions to important politicians and successful businessmen. She also discloses that, unknown to both the newlyweds at the time, Jim suffered from a mental illness that would later be diagnosed as bipolar disorder. Listen to hear about Susan's two year sentencing nightmare. This is a disheartening story. An eye opener into the abuse of judicial power, fake media, and corrupt politics.

In this episode of The Interview, Hugh speaks with Ken Starr at the ADF Conference in Orlando FL about a number of topics and legal issues as well as his latest book, "Religious Liberty in Crisis: Exercising Your Faith in an Age of Uncertainty." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 252 | Aired 7/9/2021 Today's Up In Your Business With Kerry McCoy show is epic! So epic that it had to be edited into a 2-part series. My guest is Ms. Susan McDougal who, in 1994, was the center of attention in Kenneth Starr's media-frenzied trial of President Clinton and the Whitewater investigation. Ms. McDougal's story is a real-life Shakespearean tragedy; an eye opener into the abuse of judicial power, fake media, and corrupt politics. Before the interview I read her book, The Woman Who Wouldn't Talk and must shamefully confess that, even though I lived through the Whitewater era, I really knew no more than the sound bites I heard on TV. In today's Part One interview, Susan speaks of her early life as a young lady from a small town who attended Ouachita Baptist College and was swept off her feet by the flamboyant, worldly, and well-read campus professor, Mr. Jim McDougal. After a whirlwind courtship filled with impressive parties and introductions to important politicians and successful businessmen, Susan found herself married to Jim, a man much older than herself, who unknowingly to both of them at the time, suffered from a mental illness that would later be diagnosed as bipolar disorder. In next week's Part Two, you will listen as she describes jail life, tears up as she speaks of her heartfelt concern for the lost women in prison, and learn what the term “Diesel Therapy” means and how it was tortuously used against her.

Legal Scholar Kenneth Starr Religious Liberty in Crisis: Exercising Your Faith in an Age of Uncertainty

Thursday, March 11, 2021 On today’s show host Kerby Anderson welcomes attorney Ken Starr, who will share his up and coming book: “Religious Liberty in Crisis“. Then Kerby brings us highlights from the week and top stories and trends for today. For the final hour, he welcomes back Michael Youssef. Michael bring us his newest book, “Hope […]

Monday, March 8, 2021 On today’s show host Kerby Anderson brings us highlights from the weekend and top stories and trends for today. Then he welcomes founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, NY, Dr. Timothy Keller. They discuss Tim’s new book, “Hope in Times of Fear.” Kerby’s next guest is Ken Starr, who will […]

December 16, 2020: (Washington DC) -- The United States Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will hold the first Congressional hearing on irregularities in the 2020 election. Witnesses include Kenneth Starr, Donald Palmer, James Troups, Frances Ryan, Jesse Binnall, and Chris Krebs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thejacobjohnstonshow/message

Topics: Monica Lewinsky Scandal, Jay Z, Beloved (Film), 90's Tech (Bonus Artist: hidingtobefound and Luck Pacheco)   1998 General Snapshots   1.    Bill Clinton President   2.    Jan - Paula Jones accuses U.S. President Bill Clinton of sexual harassment.   3.    Jan - Smoking is banned in all California bars and restaurants.   4.    Jan - Super Bowl XXXII: The Denver Broncos become the first AFC team in 14 years to win the Super Bowl, as they defeat the Green Bay Packers   5.    Jan - Lewinsky scandal: On American television, President Bill Clinton denies he had "sexual relations" with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky. The next day, Hillary Clinton appears on The Today Show, calling the attacks against her husband part of a "vast right-wing conspiracy".   6.    Mar - The Food and Drug Administration approves Viagra for use as a treatment for erectile dysfunction, the first pill to be approved for this condition in the United States.   7.    Apr - The unemployment rate drops to 4.3%, the lowest level since February 1970.   8.    Apr - The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 9,000 for the first time.   9.    Apr - Teletubbies begins its U.S. television debut on PBS.   10.    Apr - Inflight smoking is banned on all commercial passenger flights in the United States,   11.    Jun - The Chicago Bulls win their 6th NBA title in 8 years when they beat the Utah Jazz. This is also Michael Jordan's last game as a Bull, clinching the game in the final seconds on a fadeaway jumper.   12.    Aug - The bombings of the United States embassies in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Nairobi, Kenya kill 224 people and injure over 4,500; they are linked to terrorist Osama bin Laden. Two weeks later. The United States military launches cruise missile attacks against alleged al-Qaeda camps in Afghanistan and a suspected chemical plant in Sudan.   13.    Oct - College student Matthew Shepard is found tied to a fence near Laramie, Wyoming. His death became a symbol of gay-bashing and sparked a national debate on homophobia in the U.S.   14.    Nov - Jesse Ventura, former professional wrestler, is elected Governor of Minnesota.   15.    Nov - America Online announces it will acquire Netscape Communications for $4.2B as the “Dot.com” bubble heats up. Between 1995 and 2000, the Nasdaq Composite stock market index rose 400%.   16.    Dec - Lewinsky scandal: President Bill Clinton is impeached by the United States House of Representatives. (He was later acquitted of any wrongdoing.)   17.    Open Comments   18.    Top 3 Pop songs   19.    #1 "Too Close", Next   20.    #2 "The Boy Is Mine", Brandy and Monica   21.    #3 "You're Still the One", Shania Twain   22.    Record of the Year: "My Heart Will Go On", Celine Dion   23.    Album of the Year: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Lauryn Hill   24.    Song of the Year: "My Heart Will Go On", Celine Dion   25.    Best New Artist: Lauryn Hill   26.    Best Female R&B Vocal Performance: "Doo Wop (That Thing)”, Lauryn Hill   27.    Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: "St. Louis Blues”, Stevie Wonder in Herbie Hancock's Gershwin's World   28.    Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal: "The Boy Is Mine", Brandy & Monica   29.    Best R&B Song: "Doo Wop (That Thing)”, Lauryn Hill   30.    Best R&B Album: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Lauryn Hill   31.    Best Traditional R&B Vocal Album: Live! One Night Only, Patti LaBelle   32.    Best Rap Solo Performance: "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It", Will Smith   33.    Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: "Intergalactic", Beastie Boys   34.    Best Rap Album: Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life, Jay-Z   35.    Top 3 Movies   36.    #1 Armageddon   37.    #2 Saving Private Ryan   38.    #3 Godzilla   39.    Notables: Dr. Dolittle, Half Baked, The Wedding Singer, The Big Lebowski, Primary Colors, The Players Club, Suicide Kings, He Got Game, Bulworth, The Truman Show, Mulan, There's Something About Mary, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Blade, Rush Hour, Antz, Beloved, Belly, The Waterboy, A Bug's Life, A Simple Plan, You've Got Mail   40.    Open Comments   41.    Top 3 TV Shows   42.    #1 ER   43.    #2 Friends   44.    #3 Frasier   45.    Debuts: Judge Joe Brown, The Hughleys   46.    Open Comments   47.    Economic Snapshots   48.    Income = 38.1 (Previously 37.5K)   49.    House = 129.3 (124k)   50.    Car = 17k (17k)   51.    Rent = 619 (576)   52.    Harvard = 30,080 (28.9)   53.    Movie = 4.69 (4.59)   54.    Gas = 1.15 (1.22)   55.    Stamp = .32 (-)   56.    Social Scene: Monica Lewinsky Scandal (Highlights)   57.    Born in San Francisco in 1973, Monica Lewinsky was raised in a well-off family in the Los Angeles area. In the summer of 1995 (@ 22 yrs. old), after graduating from Lewis and Clark College, she landed an unpaid internship in the White House chief of staff’s office.   58.    In November 1995, during a federal government shutdown, Lewinsky flirted with the president and the two had their first sexual encounter. Later that month, she took a paying job in the Office of Legislative Affairs.   59.    They had seven more encounters in the White House and her visits started drawing notice from people. In April 1996, a deputy chief of staff had her transferred to a job at the Pentagon.   60.    The president and Lewinsky had two more encounters, the last was in spring 1997, and stayed in touch by phone.   61.    At the Pentagon, she befriended a coworker, Linda Tripp, and she confided details of her affair with the president. Tripp in turn shared the story with an anti-Clinton conservative literary agent she knew. That person urged Tripp to secretly, and in violation of taping laws, record hours of her phone conversations with Lewinsky.   62.    Word of Tripp’s tapes made it to lawyers working on behalf of Paula Jones, a former government employee who had filed a lawsuit against the president for alleged sexual misconduct that took place in 1991, when he was governor of Arkansas.   63.    In December 1997, Lewinsky was subpoenaed by Jones’ attorneys and, after the president allegedly suggested she be evasive, the former intern denied in an affidavit that she had had a sexual relationship with Clinton.   64.    Around the same time, independent counsel Kenneth Starr, who had been investigating Clinton and his wife Hillary’s involvement in a failed business venture called Whitewater, found out about Tripp’s recordings. Soon afterward, FBI agents fitted Tripp with a hidden microphone so she could legally tape her conversations with Lewinsky.   65.    Then Starr expanded his investigation to include the president’s relationship with Lewinsky and told her that if she did not cooperate with the investigation she would be charged with perjury.   66.    When Clinton was deposed in January 1998 by Jones’ legal team, he claimed he had never had sexual relations with Lewinsky. (The Big Lie)   67.    On January 17, 1998, the Drudge Report, a conservative online news site, published the accusations against the president and the next day revealed Lewinsky’s identity. The mainstream media picked up the story a few days later, and a national scandal Erupted. Clinton refuted the allegations against him, famously stating at a press conference, “I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky.”   68.    That July, Lewinsky’s lawyers announced she had been granted immunity in exchange for her testimony. She also gave Starr’s team physical evidence of her affair with Clinton: a blue dress with an incriminating stain containing the president’s DNA. At the suggestion of Tripp, Lewinsky had never laundered the garment.   69.    On August 17, 1998, Clinton testified before a grand jury and confessed he had engaged in “inappropriate intimate physical contact” with Lewinsky. However, the president contended his actions did not meet the definition of sexual relations used by Jones’ attorneys—so he had not perjured himself. That night, he appeared on national TV and apologized for his behavior but maintained he had never asked anyone involved to lie or do anything illegal.   70.    In September 1998, Starr gave Congress a 445-page report. The Starr Report was soon made public by Congress and published in book form, becoming a best-seller   71.    In December, the House approved two articles of impeachment against him: perjury and obstruction of justice. He was only the second president in U.S. history to be impeached (after President Andrew Johnson in 1868).   72.    On February 12, 1999, following a five-week trial in the Senate, Clinton was acquitted. (During his impeachment proceedings, he agreed to settle the Paula Jones lawsuit for $850,000, but admitted no wrongdoing.)   73.    Open Comments:   74.    Question: Impeach? (Y/N) (Can you imagine if Barack did this to Michelle!)   75.    Music Scene: Black Songs from the Top 40   76.    #1 "Too Close" - Next   77.    #2 "The Boy Is Mine" - Brandy and Monica   78.    #6 "Together Again" - Janet   79.    #7 "All My Life" - K-Ci & JoJo   80.    #9 "Nice & Slow" - Usher   81.    #12 "No, No, No" - Destiny's Child   82.    #14 "Gettin' Jiggy wit It" - Will Smith   83.    #15 "You Make Me Wanna..." - Usher   84.    #16 "My Way" - Usher   85.    #17 My All" - Mariah Carey   86.    #18 "The First Night" - Monica   87.    #19 "Been Around the World" - Puff Daddy featuring The Notorious B.I.G. and Mase   88.    #24 "Body Bumpin' (Yippie-Yi-Yo)" - Public Announcement   89.    #26 "I Don't Ever Want to See You Again" - Uncle Sam   90.    #27 "Let's Ride" - Montell Jordan featuring Master P and Silkk the Shocker   91.    #30 "A Song for Mama" - Boyz II Men   92.    #31 "What You Want" - Mase featuring Total   93.    #33 "Gone till November" - Wyclef Jean   94.    #34 "My Body" - LSG   95.    #36 "Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)" - Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz   96.    #39 "They Don't Know" - Jon B.   97.    #40 "Make 'Em Say Uhh!" - Master P featuring Fiend, Silkk the Shocker, Mia X and Mystikal   98.    Vote:   99.    Top RnB Albums   100.    Jan - R U Still Down? (Remember Me), 2Pac   101.    Jan - My Way, Usher   102.    Jan - Money, Power & Respect, The LOX   103.    Feb - My Balls and My Word, Young Bleed   104.    Feb - Anytime, Brian McKnight   105.    Mar - Charge It 2 da Game, Silkk the Shocker   106.    Mar - My Homies, Scarface   107.    Mar - Life or Death, C-Murder   108.    Apr - The Pillage, Cappadonna   109.    Apr - Moment of Truth, Gang Starr   110.    May - There's One in Every Family, Fiend   111.    Jun - It's Dark and Hell Is Hot, DMX   112.    Jun - MP Da Last Don, Master P   113.    Jul - El Nino, Def Squad   114.    Jul - Am I My Brother's Keeper, Kane & Abel   115.    Aug - N.O.R.E., Noreaga   116.    Aug - Jermaine Dupri Presents: Life In 1472, Jermaine Dupri   117.    Aug - Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told, Snoop Dogg   118.    Sep - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Lauryn Hill   119.    Oct - Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life, Jay-Z   120.    Nov - R., R. Kelly   121.    Dec - Tical 2000: Judgement Day, Method Man   122.    Dec - Doc's da Name 2000, Redman   123.    Vote:   124.    Featured Artists: Jay Z   125.    Childhood & Early Life: Shawn Corey Carter was born in Brooklyn, New York City in 1969. He is the last of the four children. When he was only 11 years old, his father abandoned the family. They lived in the drug-infested ‘Marcy Projects’, where violence and gun-culture were also prevalent. He soon became so imbibed the gun-culture that he allegedly shot his elder brother in the shoulder for pocketing his jewelry. His interest in music was sparked from early on when he received a boom box for his birthday from his mother. He began free styling, scripting lyrics and copied the music of many popular artists of the time. He studied at several local high schools, where he was classmates with future performers, Busta Rhymes and The Notorious B.I.G., before ultimately dropping out and selling drugs.   126.    Career Highlights   127.    1989 Jaz-O (@19yrs): Hooked up with local star and fellow project inhabitant, Jaz-O, who became his guru and taught him the industry basics. In order to pay homage to his mentor, he changed his name to Jay-Z, since Sean was known as ‘Jazzy’ in his neighborhood. Jaz-O’s “Hawaiian Sophie” is one of Jay-Z’s earliest appearances on wax. - Key development: He saw Jaz-O get jerked over by the record business. No record deal and he return to selling drugs.   128.    1992 Big Daddy Kane (@22): BDK records a mixtape with Jaz-O and Jay-Z. Eventually, BDK and Jay start working together and during BDK’s time with the Patti LaBelle tour he had Jay-Z performing for him while was in the back changing clothes. Key Development: Exposure and experience, but no deal. Back to the streets.   129.    1994 Original Flavor/Clark Kent/Damon Dash (@24): Original Flavor was one of rap's middle school crews headed by Ski, an MC/producer. They were also the first group managed by future recording industry executive Damon Dash. Although Ski worked with legendary New York DJ Clark Kent for the groups debut project, the album fizzled. For their follow-up, Ski enlisted the aid of a few more MCs including a young Brooklynite with some experience in the rap field, Jay-Z. Original Flavor was Jay-Z's training ground and it served as a catapult for his future endeavors. Flavor's sophomore release was released in 1994 and again fizzled. However, the lead single "Can I Get Open" features Jay-Z in impeccable pre-Jayhova form. Jay-Z's skills far surpassed those of the rest of the crew and his solo career would begin soon. Key Development: Local buzz, regional tours, several singles and videos but no deal. Starts transition from the streets.   130.    1995-96 Roc-A-Fella Records (@25): Frustrated with being turned down by several major labels Carter, Dash and Kareem Burke started their own label, Roc-A-Fella, as an independent outlet for Jay-Z's music. After becoming a local sensation, Jay-Z turned into Jigga and adopted the Tony Montana-styled persona. He would continue to work with his Original Flavor partner Ski after the group disbanded, making him a member/producer of his Roc-a-Fella staff. Jay-Z was also supported by The Notorious B.I.G.'s producer DJ Clark Kent. Key Development: Debut album, ‘Reasonable Doubt’ released in 1996. It did not immediately attain commercial success, but it spawned several hits, and established Jay-Z in the hip-hop community. No more streets.   131.    1997 Def Jam (@27): Roc-A-Fella Records agreed to a 50/50 partnership and distribution deal with Def Jam. His second studio album, In My Lifetime, Vol. 1. Is released. The album debuted at #3 and most of the production is handled by Puff Daddy's production team giving the album a glossier sound than its predecessor. It was a shift from the mafioso rap themes of his first effort to a more popular sound. Critical reviews: "Though the productions are just a bit flashier and more commercial than on his debut, Jay-Z remained the tough street rapper, and even improved a bit on his flow...he struts the line between project poet and up-and-coming player" while balancing "both personas with the best rapping heard in the rap game since the deaths of 2Pac and Notorious B.I.G." (Also, in response to the sellout charge, Roc-A-Fella Records released the movie Streets Is Watching.)   132.    1998 Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life: The third studio album was released on September 29, 1998, by Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. Key Development: He cracks the code. This album went on to become his most commercially successful album to date, selling over 5 million copies. Critics review: Q magazine called it "the epitome of mainstream hip hop".   133.    Audio Clip   134.    Open Comments:   135.    Question: Everybody knows someone who overcame the “streets” and is a success or should have overcome the “streets” and been a success. Who is your personal “Jay-Z”?   136.    Movie Scene: Beloved   137.    Summary: In 1873 Ohio, Sethe (Oprah Winfrey) is a mother of three haunted by her horrific slavery past and her desperate actions for freedom. As a result, Sethe's home is haunted by a furious poltergeist, which drives away her two sons. Sethe and her daughter (Kimberly Elise) endure living with the spirit for 10 more years, until an old friend, Paul D. Garner (Danny Glover), arrives to run it out. After Garner moves in, a strange woman named Beloved (Thandie Newton) enters their lives, causing turmoil.   138.    Accolades: Academy Awards, Best Costume Design: Colleen Atwood (Nominated), Chicago Film Critics, Most Promising Actress: Kimberly Elise (Winner), NAACP Image Awards, Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: Danny Glover (Winner)   139.    Review: Demme's direction tells the story through mood and accumulation of incident, rather than through a traditional story line. His editor, Carol Littleton, takes on the difficult task of helping us find our way through the maze. Some audience members, I imagine, will not like it--will find it confusing or too convoluted. And it does not provide the kind of easy lift at the end that they might expect. Sethe's tragic story is the kind where the only happy ending is that it is over. - Roger Ebert   140.    Review: No Peace from a Brutal Legacy.  "Beloved" works on its own but is much enhanced by familiarity with the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. In so ambitiously bringing this story to the screen, Ms. Winfrey underscores a favorite, invaluable credo: read the book.  - By Janet Maslin. NY Times   141.    Fallout: 'Beloved' Tests Racial Themes At Box Office; Will This Winfrey Film Appeal to White Audiences? - By Bernard Weinraub   142.    Answer: No. Winfrey has gone on public record stating that she ate 30 pounds of macaroni and cheese when she was informed the Saturday after the movie opened that "we got beat by something called Chucky." Oprah also claimed that Beloved's failure at the box office was the worst moment in her career and brought her into a major depression. "It was the only time in my life that I was ever depressed, and I recognized that I (was) depressed because I've done enough shows (on the topic). 'Oh, this is what people must feel like who are depressed.”   143.    Open Comments   144.    Question: Favorite book-to-movie?: Call Me By Your Name/The Princess Bride/12 Years a Slave/Little Women/Mean Girls/The Shawshank Redemption/Harry Potter/Gone Girl/The Color Purple/The Wizard of Oz/Jurassic Park/The Lord of the Rings/The Godfather/THE /COLOR PURPLE/ROOTS/WAITING TO EXHALE/BELOVED/WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT/THINK LIKE A MAN/THE WIZ/THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES/The Help/THE HELP/MALCOLM X/LADY SINGS THE BLUES/HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK/PRECIOUS/DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS   145.    Technology that changed us: The 1990s, from Worldwide Web to Google - By David Gewirtz, ZDNET   146.    1990: The First Web Browser - Of all the technologies that changed our lives, perhaps the most profound of the last 50 years has been the web. But it was not the ability to hyperlink documents that made the most impact. Instead, it was the application that presented all that information to users, the browser. English scientist Tim Berners-Lee invented and wrote the first web browser in 1990 while employed at CERN near Geneva, Switzerland. Notables: Adobe released the first version of Photoshop in 1990.   147.    1991: Linux - On August 25, 1991, Linus Torvalds typed the following to the Minix Usenet newsgroup, and it changed everything, "I'm doing a (free) operating system (just a hobby, won't be big and professional..." Today, Linux runs in everything, from light bulbs to cars, to almost all TVs and phones on the market. Notable: Second generation (2G) cell phones. 2G service used digital transmission instead of analog and paved the way for SMS messaging.   148.    1992: The First Sms Text Message - December 3, 1992 engineer Neil Papworth sent a message to Richard Jarvis on a Vodafone Orbitel 901 handset. It said, "MERRY CHRISTMAS".   149.    1993: Mosaic Web Browser - It was the first browser that could display images. Mosaic was created by grad students at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) located at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Mosaic eventually became Netscape, which dominated the web (for a while, at least).   150.    1994: Amazon Founded - It started as a source for books. Notable: Sony's first PlayStation   151.    1995: Windows 95 And Ie 1.0 - Windows 95 was the first version of Windows to include IE, which would become the dominant browser for more than a decade. Notable (1): E-commerce: While the concept of e-commerce existed loosely for a few years, it was not until the 1990s that modern e-commerce was born. In 1995, both Amazon and eBay launched, and in 1999 Alibaba made its debut. Notable (2): JavaScript. SSL, and eBay   152.    1996: Palm Pilot Handheld - The first successful handheld PDA. Notable: DVD, & USB   153.    1997: Steve Jobs Returns To Apple - Apple would soon utterly transform music and telephones. Notable: MP3 players, Netflix, and Wi-Fi standard adopted.   154.    1998: Google Founded. Notable: Windows 98 and first iMac introduced.   155.    1999: The digital video recorder (DVR) was born. Notable: BlackBerry and preparing for the Y2K bug.   156.    Question: Best 90’s tech:   157.    Vote: Best/most important/favorite pop culture item from 1998?

THE ARGUMENT by Kenneth Michael Plaisance Attorney Kenneth Starr’s client, a DNA expert, found out some serious espionage regarding DNA sampling and Labrador Inc. contract with the United States government regarding DNA child support reports against men across the nation. The reports were false, and the government has a president-elect who’s a dominant lesbian feminist of the liberal party whose objective was to dominate men, through any means necessary, by serious social engineering of men, estrogen in the water and air to make men more effeminate, legislating pro women criminal and antidiscrimination laws against men, conducting man hunt (witch hunts or warlock hunts), and enslaving men by putting them in jail for failing to pay child support. All this goes with the mission of feminist as described in the dictionaries. His client went to the justice department under the false claims act, but the justice department, who was also run by a dominant lesbian feminist, hid the file, and Kenneth Starr’s client was found dead in bed. The journey begins. Kenneth Michael Plaisance is a personal injury attorney who practices in Louisiana and Texas. He is also admitted to practice in the U. S. Supreme Court. He has litigated discrimination and retaliation cases and handled federal, state and city civil service appeals. Kenneth has an LLM (Masters) in Employment Law. Currently, he his practicing in New Orleans, Louisiana. His legal career of more than 29 years has brought him to his true passion of writing. Although, he has written a book a poetry (Seriously and Deliriously Still in Love with You), THE ARGUMENT is his first attempt to write as an author of a novel. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kenneth is proud father of three children. This novel is combination of law, poetry and steaming hot 100 shades of silver. :) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YPS9BS8/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/kmplaisance.mp3

Emma and Chloe turn their attention to the USA, in a decade where America, for better or worse, defined the world order. They discuss the mixed achievements of Bill Clinton’s presidency, including the 1994 assault weapons ban that, while a huge success at the time was compromised by a ‘sunset clause’ that ensured no permanent change to American gun culture. They then consider Republican attempts to frustrate Clinton’s presidency, and the right-wing operatives who, after cameo appearances in the Clinton impeachment saga took leading roles in the Trump presidency. Finally, they look at how America remade the global economy in its own image, and in ways that served its own interests, and the market dogmatism that may now, finally, be unravelling in the liberal West.Dan Roberts, “Clintons continue to tout legacy where others see era of mistakes and scandal,” The Guardian, 22 May 2016.https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/21/hillary-clinton-bill-90s-nostalgia-reform-scandalPatrick Andelic, “As it celebrates its 25th birthday, how does the Clinton administration look today?” The Conversation, 17 January 2018.https://theconversation.com/as-it-celebrates-its-25th-birthday-how-does-the-clinton-administration-look-today-89718German Lopez, “Joe Biden's controversial criminal justice record, explained,” Vox, 26 August 2015.https://www.vox.com/2015/8/26/9208983/joe-biden-black-lives-matter?__c=1Ron Elving, “The U.S. Once Had A Ban On Assault Weapons — Why Did It Expire?” NPR, 13 August 2019.https://www.npr.org/2019/08/13/750656174/the-u-s-once-had-a-ban-on-assault-weapons-why-did-it-expireEd Pilkington, “How the Drudge Report ushered in the age of Trump,” The Guardian, 25 January 2018.https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/jan/24/how-the-drudge-report-ushered-in-the-age-of-trumpDavid Smith, “Kenneth Starr, driver of Clinton impeachment, does about-face for Trump,” The Guardian, 28 January 2020https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jan/27/kenneth-starr-trump-impeachment-trialAndrew Chatzky, James McBride, and Mohammed Aly Sergie, “NAFTA and the USMCA: Weighing the Impact of North American Trade,” Council on Foreign Relations, 24 February 2020.https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/nafta-and-usmca-weighing-impact-north-american-tradeStephen Grenville, “No consensus on the Washington Consensus,” The Interpreter, 7 June 2017.https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/no-consensus-washington-consensus'Theme for Barely Getting' By' written and produced by Stuart Cullenhttp://stuartcullen.nethello@stuartcullen.netTony Blair, Madeleine Albright and Bill Clinton excerpts courtesy of The William J. Clinton, Presidential Library.Donald Trump excerpt courtesy of The White House

Emma and Chloe turn their attention to the USA, in a decade where America, for better or worse, defined the world order. They discuss the mixed achievements of Bill Clinton’s presidency, including the 1994 assault weapons ban that, while a huge success at the time was compromised by a ‘sunset clause’ that ensured no permanent change to American gun culture. They then consider Republican attempts to frustrate Clinton’s presidency, and the right-wing operatives who, after cameo appearances in the Clinton impeachment saga took leading roles in the Trump presidency. Finally, they look at how America remade the global economy in its own image, and in ways that served its own interests, and the market dogmatism that may now, finally, be unravelling in the liberal West.Dan Roberts, “Clintons continue to tout legacy where others see era of mistakes and scandal,” The Guardian, 22 May 2016.https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/21/hillary-clinton-bill-90s-nostalgia-reform-scandalPatrick Andelic, “As it celebrates its 25th birthday, how does the Clinton administration look today?” The Conversation, 17 January 2018.https://theconversation.com/as-it-celebrates-its-25th-birthday-how-does-the-clinton-administration-look-today-89718German Lopez, “Joe Biden's controversial criminal justice record, explained,” Vox, 26 August 2015.https://www.vox.com/2015/8/26/9208983/joe-biden-black-lives-matter?__c=1Ron Elving, “The U.S. Once Had A Ban On Assault Weapons — Why Did It Expire?” NPR, 13 August 2019.https://www.npr.org/2019/08/13/750656174/the-u-s-once-had-a-ban-on-assault-weapons-why-did-it-expireEd Pilkington, “How the Drudge Report ushered in the age of Trump,” The Guardian, 25 January 2018.https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/jan/24/how-the-drudge-report-ushered-in-the-age-of-trumpDavid Smith, “Kenneth Starr, driver of Clinton impeachment, does about-face for Trump,” The Guardian, 28 January 2020https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jan/27/kenneth-starr-trump-impeachment-trialAndrew Chatzky, James McBride, and Mohammed Aly Sergie, “NAFTA and the USMCA: Weighing the Impact of North American Trade,” Council on Foreign Relations, 24 February 2020.https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/nafta-and-usmca-weighing-impact-north-american-tradeStephen Grenville, “No consensus on the Washington Consensus,” The Interpreter, 7 June 2017.https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/no-consensus-washington-consensus'Theme for Barely Getting' By' written and produced by Stuart Cullenhttp://stuartcullen.nethello@stuartcullen.netTony Blair, Madeleine Albright and Bill Clinton excerpts courtesy of The William J. Clinton, Presidential Library.Donald Trump excerpt courtesy of The White House

Emma and Chloe turn their attention to the USA, in a decade where America, for better or worse, defined the world order. They discuss the mixed achievements of Bill Clinton’s presidency, including the 1994 assault weapons ban that, while a huge success at the time was compromised by a ‘sunset clause’ that ensured no permanent change to American gun culture. They then consider Republican attempts to frustrate Clinton’s presidency, and the right-wing operatives who, after cameo appearances in the Clinton impeachment saga took leading roles in the Trump presidency. Finally, they look at how America remade the global economy in its own image, and in ways that served its own interests, and the market dogmatism that may now, finally, be unravelling in the liberal West.Dan Roberts, “Clintons continue to tout legacy where others see era of mistakes and scandal,” The Guardian, 22 May 2016.https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/21/hillary-clinton-bill-90s-nostalgia-reform-scandalPatrick Andelic, “As it celebrates its 25th birthday, how does the Clinton administration look today?” The Conversation, 17 January 2018.https://theconversation.com/as-it-celebrates-its-25th-birthday-how-does-the-clinton-administration-look-today-89718German Lopez, “Joe Biden's controversial criminal justice record, explained,” Vox, 26 August 2015.https://www.vox.com/2015/8/26/9208983/joe-biden-black-lives-matter?__c=1Ron Elving, “The U.S. Once Had A Ban On Assault Weapons — Why Did It Expire?” NPR, 13 August 2019.https://www.npr.org/2019/08/13/750656174/the-u-s-once-had-a-ban-on-assault-weapons-why-did-it-expireEd Pilkington, “How the Drudge Report ushered in the age of Trump,” The Guardian, 25 January 2018.https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/jan/24/how-the-drudge-report-ushered-in-the-age-of-trumpDavid Smith, “Kenneth Starr, driver of Clinton impeachment, does about-face for Trump,” The Guardian, 28 January 2020https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jan/27/kenneth-starr-trump-impeachment-trialAndrew Chatzky, James McBride, and Mohammed Aly Sergie, “NAFTA and the USMCA: Weighing the Impact of North American Trade,” Council on Foreign Relations, 24 February 2020.https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/nafta-and-usmca-weighing-impact-north-american-tradeStephen Grenville, “No consensus on the Washington Consensus,” The Interpreter, 7 June 2017.https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/no-consensus-washington-consensus'Theme for Barely Getting' By' written and produced by Stuart Cullenhttp://stuartcullen.nethello@stuartcullen.netTony Blair, Madeleine Albright and Bill Clinton excerpts courtesy of The William J. Clinton, Presidential Library.Donald Trump excerpt courtesy of The White House

It was near the end of October 1999, and business was good. Unemployment was down, all economic indicators were up, and the only clouds on the horizon were Y2K, the millennium and Kenneth Starr. In the Starlight Rooftop Garden, high atop the Quality Hotel in downtown Norwood, OH, a live rumba music program is underway. But a sudden series of interruptions will change the course of the broadcast – and world – forever…

President Donald Trump's lawyers have now concluded his impeachment defense on the floor of the Senate. A verdict—probably acquittal—is nigh. Or is it? In these final days and hours of the Trump impeachment saga, new bombshells keep exploding. A leak this week of a draft book manuscript by former National Security Adviser John Bolton's book heightened pressure on the handful of Republican senators able to green-light new evidence, or allow the trial to come to a speedy conclusion. On today's show, you'll hear from Mother Jones DC bureau chief David Corn who attempts to answer questions at the center of this week's drama: What does John Bolton know? Will any Republican Senators defect from the party line? What's the deal with Kenneth Starr and Alan Dershowitz? The Trump presidency has been marked by scandal, corruption, and dirty deals. These next few days will determine whether it can survive impeachment intact.

It's January 28th, 2020. It's the seventh day of the impeachment trial of president Donald J. Trump. The president's team of lawyers wrap up their arguments in defense of the president. Over the last two days of the trial, senators heard about 10 hours of presentations from White House Counsel, Pat Cipollone, and his team, along with the president's personal attorney, Jay Sekulow, former independent counsels, Robert Ray and Kenneth Starr, as well as professor Alan Dershowitz. Today, they wrap up their arguments, before the senators' questioning begins. This is the Impeachment: Day Seven. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sami and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Bernie Sanders’s unpopular opinion on birthdays. Next, they talk about Jeff Bezos’s iPhone getting hacked. For the main news, they update us on the Senate impeachment trial and explain what’s next in the proceedings. In this week’s Woeback Thursday, they respond to a recording from 1999 of Trump slamming his now-lawyer, Kenneth Starr. For one more thing, they talk about the alarming coronavirus that’s sweeping through China. Finally, at 50:15 Bryan and Amanda take over as they’re joined by congressman (and one-time presidential candidate) Eric Swalwell (D-CA) to talk about what’s going in with impeachment right now, behind the scenes of the House’s hearings (including how everyone got on board), and what he would tell the new president to do in their first 100 days in office. Thanks to our sponsor! Go to everlane.com/sup to check out our personalized collection and receive free shipping

Donald Trump's legal team filed its formal response Saturday evening to the Senate summons of the President, offering the first glimpse into what will ultimately be the White House's impeachment defense.The response -- which calls the articles "constitutionally invalid" and says they are an attack on Americans -- argued both substantively, against the charges in the articles, and procedurally, against the House's impeachment inquiry."President Trump categorically and unequivocally denies each and every allegation in both articles of impeachment," the document reads.The legal team argues that the first article of impeachment, abuse of power, "alleges no crime at all, let alone 'high crimes and Misdemeanors,' as required by the Constitution." The team cited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's repeated denials that he felt any pressure from Trump as evidence that Trump did not abuse his power during the July 25 phone call.The team pointed to the fact that the President released transcripts of both the July 25 phone call and an earlier one on April 21 to argue the conversations were "perfectly legal, completely appropriate and taken in furtherance of our national interest."Defending Trump against the second article of impeachment, obstruction of Congress, the legal team claimed the administration "replied appropriately to these subpoenas and identified their constitutional defects."The legal team highlighted the fact that House Democrats did not seek to enforce their subpoenas in court. Democrats have said they chose not to do so because they did not want the investigation to get bogged down in a months-long court battle when they felt they had collected sufficient evidence already.The legal team cast the White House's refusal to cooperate with the impeachment inquiry as an effort to exercise its executive branch authority, and accused the House of attempting to "bypass our Constitution's system of checks and balances."House Democrats argue Trump threatens 'national security'Meanwhile, House Democrats on Saturday released their argument for why President Donald Trump should be removed from office by the Senate in the upcoming impeachment trial, calling on the Senate to "eliminate the threat that the President poses to America's national security."The House impeachment managers filed to the Senate their trial brief, a summary explaining why the House passed two articles of impeachment last month charging Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress ahead of the trial arguments kicking off next week."President Trump's conduct is the Framers' worst nightmare," the managers wrote in the brief.The House managers made their case directly to the senators who will act as jurors in the impeachment trial."History will judge each Senator's willingness to rise above partisan differences, view the facts honestly, and defend the Constitution," the managers wrote. "The outcome of these proceedings will determine whether generations to come will enjoy a safe and secure democracy in which the President is not a king, and in which no one, particularly the President, is above the law."Trump's legal teamA source close to the White House who speaks to Donald Trump regularly said the President has appeared "distracted" by the impeachment trial that begins on Tuesday, telling people around him Friday night at Mar-a-Lago in Florida that he "can't understand why he is impeached.""Why are they doing this to me," the source quoted Trump as saying repeatedly.Trump has been telling associates and allies around him that he wanted a "high profile" legal team that can perform on television, the source said. It's simply who Trump is, the source continued, adding Trump loves having people who are on television working for him.This in part may explain why Kenneth Starr and Alan Dershowitz were added to the legal team representing the President.Starr, the hard-charging prosecutor whose work led to President Bill Clinton's imp...

Donald Trump's legal team filed its formal response Saturday evening to the Senate summons of the President, offering the first glimpse into what will ultimately be the White House's impeachment defense.The response -- which calls the articles "constitutionally invalid" and says they are an attack on Americans -- argued both substantively, against the charges in the articles, and procedurally, against the House's impeachment inquiry."President Trump categorically and unequivocally denies each and every allegation in both articles of impeachment," the document reads.The legal team argues that the first article of impeachment, abuse of power, "alleges no crime at all, let alone 'high crimes and Misdemeanors,' as required by the Constitution." The team cited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's repeated denials that he felt any pressure from Trump as evidence that Trump did not abuse his power during the July 25 phone call.The team pointed to the fact that the President released transcripts of both the July 25 phone call and an earlier one on April 21 to argue the conversations were "perfectly legal, completely appropriate and taken in furtherance of our national interest."Defending Trump against the second article of impeachment, obstruction of Congress, the legal team claimed the administration "replied appropriately to these subpoenas and identified their constitutional defects."The legal team highlighted the fact that House Democrats did not seek to enforce their subpoenas in court. Democrats have said they chose not to do so because they did not want the investigation to get bogged down in a months-long court battle when they felt they had collected sufficient evidence already.The legal team cast the White House's refusal to cooperate with the impeachment inquiry as an effort to exercise its executive branch authority, and accused the House of attempting to "bypass our Constitution's system of checks and balances."House Democrats argue Trump threatens 'national security'Meanwhile, House Democrats on Saturday released their argument for why President Donald Trump should be removed from office by the Senate in the upcoming impeachment trial, calling on the Senate to "eliminate the threat that the President poses to America's national security."The House impeachment managers filed to the Senate their trial brief, a summary explaining why the House passed two articles of impeachment last month charging Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress ahead of the trial arguments kicking off next week."President Trump's conduct is the Framers' worst nightmare," the managers wrote in the brief.The House managers made their case directly to the senators who will act as jurors in the impeachment trial."History will judge each Senator's willingness to rise above partisan differences, view the facts honestly, and defend the Constitution," the managers wrote. "The outcome of these proceedings will determine whether generations to come will enjoy a safe and secure democracy in which the President is not a king, and in which no one, particularly the President, is above the law."Trump's legal teamA source close to the White House who speaks to Donald Trump regularly said the President has appeared "distracted" by the impeachment trial that begins on Tuesday, telling people around him Friday night at Mar-a-Lago in Florida that he "can't understand why he is impeached.""Why are they doing this to me," the source quoted Trump as saying repeatedly.Trump has been telling associates and allies around him that he wanted a "high profile" legal team that can perform on television, the source said. It's simply who Trump is, the source continued, adding Trump loves having people who are on television working for him.This in part may explain why Kenneth Starr and Alan Dershowitz were added to the legal team representing the President.Starr, the hard-charging prosecutor whose work led to President Bill Clinton's imp...

At the Western Conservative Summit, we sat down with Kenneth Starr, former US Solicitor General and Whitewater Independent Counsel who investigated former President Bill Clinton. We discuss the upcoming Mueller testimony, including some tough questions Starr would like to ask Mueller. When did Mueller "personally conclude that there was no collusion?" Starr wonders. And if he did conclude this earlier on, did Mueller consider reporting to acting Attorney General Rod Rosenstein? If not, why? We also discuss religious freedom in the US and abroad, and the greatest threat to global religious freedom in Starr's eyes-the Chinese communist regime. Notably, he applauds the Taiwanese leadership's "powerful statement condemning human rights abuses and the lack of religious freedom in China."

Impeachment. Het laat elke Amerikaanse politicus, journalist en staatsrechtgeleerde sidderen. Maar wat weten we er eigenlijk over? Hoe vaak gebeurde dit drama? Wie bedacht zoiets? En wat zou zich nu kunnen gaan voltrekken tussen Nancy Pelosi en Donald Trump – de twee bejaarde gladiatoren in dit gevecht – als je de historie als gids gebruikt?PG Kroeger vertelt hoe het fenomeen van het impeachment uit de rechtsorde van het oude Rome via de Vikingen als Frans feodaal rechtsbeginsel in de Middeleeuwen onderdeel werd van de Engelse ‘Common Law’. De Founding Fathers van de Verenigde Staten namen het vervolgens op in hun 'Constitution of Philadelphia' van 1787, die nog steeds de vereerde grondwet van deze wereldmacht vormt.Waarom en hoe is al een verhaal op zich. Het is dan ook geen wonder dat 'Speaker of the House' Pelosi zo’n Founding Father bewust citeerde over juist dit punt bij haar officiële aankondiging van het impeachment van president Trump. 'A Republic. If you can keep it!'De geschiedenis hiervan gaat over enkele van de meest kleurrijke en omstreden lieden in de VS sinds haar ontstaan in de late achttiende eeuw. Van vice-president Aaron Burr die de favoriete assistent van George Washington vermoordde en daarna ook nog landverraad pleegde tot de briljante politicus Richard Nixon die de grootse victorie bij zijn herverkiezing volledig verknoeide en als paria het Witte Huis verliet.Maar dit verhaal gaat niet alleen over presidenten. Impeachment raakt vele hoge functionarissen van de federale overheid van Amerika. Fameus is de poging in de eerste jaren na 1800 om in de jonge republiek opperrechter Samuel Chase af te zetten. Dat leidde tot een epische botsing; een machtsstrijd van de president, de senatoren en de rechterlijke macht en die worsteling werkt tot op de dag van vandaag diep door in Washington DC als precedent in het staatsrecht. Nu ook weer bij Trump.In de huidige tijd kan het woord ‘impeachment’ niet vallen zonder dat de naam Monica Lewinski genoemd wordt. PG neemt het voor haar op als hij schildert hoe zeer zij in die pre-#metoo tijperk misbruikt werd door haar chef Bill Clinton én daarna door onderzoeksrechter Kenneth Starr en de media. Het lot van dit verliefde meisje dat als stagair in het Witte Huis werkte kon hen geen biet schelen. Haar leven en reputatie werden voor altijd besmeurd.Staatsrechtelijk was het impeachment en het daarop volgende proces tegen president Clinton in de Senaat van grote betekenis. Dat zal zeker blijken dit najaar. Want Nancy Pelosi zal willen voorkomen dat de aanklacht tegen Trump te ‘dun’ of te weinig substantieel wordt, waardoor zij in de Senaat af zou gaan. PG analyseert daarom de al 60-jarige politieke loopbaan van deze vrouw in de top van Amerika en hoe zij na bedachtzaam en prudent afwachten nu ineens toeslaat.Wat gaat Trump nu doen? Zal de Bush en McCain-vleugel van de 'Grand Old Party' dit de ideale kans vinden om nog voor de primaries van 2020 van hem verlost te zijn? Zodat hun partij met een schone lei de verkiezingen in kan gaan en in november volgend jaar én fatsoenlijk én kansrijk kan zijn? Zal nu blijken dat juist Pelosi de wreker is van de spijkerharde matriarch van de Bush-dynastie, first lady Barbara, wier lievelingszoon Jeb door Trump zo vernederd werd? Roept ‘Bar’ vanaf haar wolk: ‘You go Nancy, go girl!’En gaat Donald Trump zélf in de Senaat getuigen tegen de aanklacht vanuit het Huis van Afgevaardigden? Maakt hij zijn steeds chaotischer opererende advocaat Rudy Giuliani daar zijn verdediger of zal die als getuige over zijn eigen zaakjes in Kiev de president funest worden? Wat is de rol van Opperrechter John Roberts, de man die dit proces moet leiden? Hij is een trouw paladijn van de Bush-dynastie.PG tipt voor de luisteraars van Betrouwbare Bronnen afl. 51 alvast enkele historische momenten die er aan komen. De speech in het Huis van GOP-rebellen tegen Trump als Justin Amash zal zeker spannend worden. Hoogtepunt zal ook zijn het optreden van John Lewis, vriend van Ds Martin Luther King en icoon van de Civil Rights beweging, die voor diens ‘hometown’ Atlanta, Georgia in het Huis zit. Hij is de perfecte ‘gospeldominee’ die met de redevoering van zijn leven de harten van Amerika zal kunnen roeren en de integriteit van de Grondwet en het ambt van de President verdedigt tegen Trump. President Barack Obama vroeg hem niet voor niets een rede te houden bij de herdenking van Marten Luther Kings 'mars op Washington'.Dit zijn weken die geschiedenis schrijven.***Tijdlijn00:00:00 - Intro door Jaap Jansen00:01:43 - PG Kroeger over Impeachment (deel 1)00:47:54 - PG Kroeger over Impeachment (deel 2)01:46:14 - Uitro***Reacties op Betrouwbare Bronnen zijn welkom in de comments van je favoriete podcast-app,op Twitter, Facebook of waar dan ook.Reageren kan ook via betrouwbarebronnen@dagennacht.nlOverweeg je te adverteren of te sponsoren?Neem dan contact op met Flip Kylian Adamsflip@dagennacht.nl

Mark has no shortage of guests today: Kenneth Starr (former Special Counsel in the investigation to Bill Clinton) discusses the debates and the Mueller testimony from last week. Jim Kidrick (San Diego Air & Space Museum) on a meeting tonight at the Balboa Park Club and how local government doesn't know how to properly spend money and wants to get rid of parking spaces. James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) analyzes the debates from last night and looks at the respite we'll have as Americans when debates resume come September.

Mark welcomes back Kenneth Starr for another visit to the show. Starr was the former US Solicitor General and Independent Counsel during the Bill Clinton administration. He provides some analysis on the Mueller report and how much of a factor House Democrats will be on trying to impeach President Trump.

Being investigative journalists means we’re constantly asking questions. But these days, it also means people are asking us questions. One we hear a lot nowadays: “When is the Mueller report coming — and what will it say?” Our answer: We don’t know. But we’ve realized that perhaps we can be more helpful than that. We don’t have insider information on special counsel Robert Mueller’s office. (Sorry!) But we have spent lots of time investigating the president and his businesses. And we thought we’d share some of the perspectives we’ve gained. Here are six things to keep in mind.  Don’t predict. We don’t know what Mueller will report, when he will report it or even whether we’ll be able to read it. That’s because Congress changed the law after special prosecutor Kenneth Starr’s salacious tell-all on President Bill Clinton. When Mueller is done, he has to give a report to Attorney General William Barr. But Barr can choose to keep the report confidential. Barr only has to give a summary to Congress. If Barr doesn’t make Mueller’s actual report public, Democrats will almost surely subpoena it. Then get ready for a fight. Stop focusing on “collusion.” “Collusion” has come to be a kind of shorthand for ... basically doing something bad with Russia. But the term is both too vague and too narrow. For one thing, “collusion” is not itself a clearly defined crime. It is a crime to commit a conspiracy against the United States — for which there is a high bar: proving an intent to undermine the government. Remember: We already know a lot. We already know Trump had a hidden conflict of interest involving Russia during the campaign. Despite publicly denying it, Trump was negotiating to develop a tower in Moscow while he was running for president. That means Trump had interests involving Russia — which voters didn’t know about — that could have been influencing his policy positions. That’s all problematic on its own.   We also know that Russian government interests hacked the emails of the Democratic National Committee, handed them to Wikileaks, and that at least one Trump ally, Roger Stone, was in touch with Wikileaks. Don’t expect answers to everything, or even most things. That’s not Mueller’s job. He is a prosecutor. His job is first and foremost to look for crimes. And while he can, and has, looked beyond Russian interference in the election, he’s unlikely to dig into everything. And, of course, there are lots of areas worthy of scrutiny beyond Russia: Trump’s businesses, his inauguration, his hush money payments and more. Mueller is not alone. There are lots of active investigations looking into all these issues. A partial rundown of just the ones we know about: Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are investigating the inauguration and other matters, the New York attorney general is investigating the Trump Foundation, and the District of Columbia’s attorney general and the state of Virginia are suing Trump over emoluments. There are also a whole host of coming congressional investigations. The final judgments on Trump’s actions will be political, not legal. (Caveats apply.)   Whatever Mueller ultimately files, he is very unlikely to charge the president with a crime. Since Watergate, the Department of Justice has had a policy that a sitting president should not be indicted. And Mueller is a stickler for the rules. Having said that, Trump does face significant legal jeopardy. For example, former presidents can be indicted. So can Trump’s own company. So: Stay tuned. Stay patient. And while you wait for the report, check out our conversation with On The Media – they’ve created a handy “Breaking News Consumers’ Handbook Mueller Edition.”

On February 1-2, 2019, the Federalist Society held its annual Florida Chapters Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The conference concluded with "A Discussion with Hon. Kenneth Starr".As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.Featuring:Hon. Kenneth Starr, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1983-1989); U.S. Solicitor General (1989-1993)Moderator: Edward J. Page, Shareholder, Carlton Fields

Special prosecutor Robert Mueller has been almost like a silent partner throughout the Trump administration. For President Bill Clinton in the 1990s, it was Kenneth Starr, but special prosecutors actually date back to the 19th century. For their legal basis and how the process works, University of Arizona professor Andrew Coan, author of a new book, Prosecuting the President, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin. How do special prosecutors hold the president accountable and protect the rule of law?

In this week’s “A Reagan Forum” we present American lawyer, United States circuit judge and United States Solicitor General Kenneth Starr, who spoke at the Reagan Library on October 18, 2018.  

Co-hosts Michael Isikoff and Dan Klaidman talk to Kenneth Starr about his latest book, “Contempt” and whether or not he thinks Congress should censure President Trump. They also discuss the most interesting takeaways from Bob Woodward’s new book, “Fear,” and talk to Yahoo News contributor, Luppe B. Luppen, about the latest developments in the Supreme Court confirmation hearings of nominee Brett Kavanaugh. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We never forget the attacks on our nation back on September 11, 2001. It's been 17 years since and we are stronger and continue to praise those first responders and who helped rebuild a dark day in the United States. Also, Kenneth Starr - former US Solicitor General and Independent Counsel - is the author of the new book, “Contempt," on the 20th anniversary of the investigation into Bill Clinton while he was in office the laws he broke while occupying the Oval Office.

Nathan, Mike, and Mahler tackle CBD, monster galaxies, carbon-freedom, coal, a grave scandal, NAFTA, Daniel Ortega, elephant drones, a fantastic job, Mexican heritage, Andrew Gillum, Kenneth Starr, superdelegates, rats, pool noodles, and more.

On this episode of The Critical Hour with Dr. Wilmer Leon we go over the winners and losers of the President's judicial pick. Also, civil rights organizations are staging protests at the U.S. Supreme Court. They're calling tonight's pick a move that threatens to shift the balance of power n the Court to the far-right and ensure Trump's extreme views are imposed on citizens for decades to come. From civil rights, abortion, environmental rules, immigration rules and more. Donald Trump's top campaign lawyer, Donald McGahn who is now White House counsel, is the man in charge of reshaping not only the Supreme Court but the entire federal judiciary. McGahn decided in 2016 that conservative voters needed to comfortable with a candidate Trump who showed now allegiance to any ideological philosophy. The decision was made to put together a list of court nominees and release it to the public. This would demonstrate to conservatives how Trump would impact the judicial process.With help from Leonard Leo, executive vice president of the conservative Federalist Society we are now down to the final four, Brett M. Kavanaugh, Thomas Hardiman, Raymond Kethledge and Amy Coney Barrett. Trump is scheduled to announce his nominee from the White House this evening at 9 pm ET.Hardiman, a runner-up when Trump chose Neil M. Gorsuch as his high court nominee last year, Hardiman, who was recommended by the president's sister and sometimes-confidante, retired federal judge Maryanne Trump Barry. She served with the Pennsylvania-based Hardiman on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. Kavanaugh, serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit; Michigan's Kethledge is on the 6th Circuit; and Indiana's Barrett is on the 7th Circuit.But with most Trumpian processes there's a fly in the ointment. McConnell spoke to Trump on Friday and raised the prospect that either Kavanaugh or Barrett could unnecessarily jeopardize an expeditious confirmation of the new justice.In the case of Kavanaugh, it's because he has spent the past couple of decades as an appeals court judge, a top Bush administration official and a lawyer on Kenneth Starr's team during the Bill Clinton scandal, leading to a paper trail that could take a very long time to sort through — and could potentially spring some surprises. Kavanaugh also notably might struggle to win the support of Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY).In the case of Barrett, it's because she is seen as the most antagonistic toward Roe v. Wade and could feasibly lose the support of pro-abortion-rights Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), either of whose vote could doom her nomination if no Democrats cross over.Leo is on the record as saying two names on the president's short list to succeed retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy - Raymond Kethledge and Thomas Hardiman - had less-established conservative records, making it harder to line up support should they be selected. “I think in regards to Kethledge and Tom Hardiman they are a little less known by conservatives and their records are a little bit lighter so it might take some time…It's important to have people who are extremely well known and have distinguished records.”So, it appears to me that they are more concerned with getting someone, anyone in before Nov and the Dems possible gain seats (playing not to loose) instead of selecting the best person for the benefit of the country (playing to win). The GOP is playing with thin margins effectively 50-49 with Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) battling brain cancer.This partisan rancor is destroying the little semblance of representative democracy we had.

Think what you want, believe in something, and work toward your goal. this is such an important time in history. i only hope that one day you'll realize that Democrat or Republican, tea party or Independent, or any shade, religion, belief, or financial statues we are all Red White and Blue. We all live for our freedoms. and hope to die on the soil we've toiled for. Finally, I've noticed in a group of friends there's always that one, spreading little rumors about someone else, making stupid jokes and seeding mistrust. Maybe if someone is telling you that someone else is bad, You can believe, But a while group? class? There is bad everywhere. even in you. But maybe keeping you stuck in a race war only keeps you from seeing what you should see. thank you. The Whitewater controversy, Whitewater scandal, or simply Whitewater, was an American political episode of the 1990s that began with an investigation into the real estate investments of Bill and Hillary Clinton and their associates, Jim McDougal and Susan McDougal, in the Whitewater Development Corporation, a failed business venture in the 1970s and 1980s. Neither Bill Clinton nor Hillary were ever prosecuted, after three separate inquiries found insufficient evidence linking them with the criminal conduct of others related to the land deal. The matter was handled by the Whitewater Independent Counsel, Kenneth Starr. The last of these inquiries came from the final Independent Counsel, Robert Ray, (who replaced Starr) in 2000.[6] Susan McDougal was granted a pardon by President Clinton before he left office. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitewater_controversy The Clinton–Lewinsky scandal was an American political sex scandal that involved 49-year-old President Bill Clinton and 22-year-old White House intern Monica Lewinsky. The sexual relationship took place between 1995 to 1997 and came to light in 1998. Clinton ended a televised speech with the statement that he "did not have sexual relations" with Lewinsky. Further investigation led to charges of perjury and to the impeachment of President Clinton in 1998 by the U.S. House of Representatives. He was subsequently acquitted on all impeachment charges of perjury and obstruction of justice in a 21-day Senate trial. Clinton was held in civil contempt of court by Judge Susan Webber Wright for giving misleading testimony in the Paula Jones case regarding Lewinsky and was also fined $90,000 by Wright. His license to practice law was suspended in Arkansas for five years; shortly thereafter, he was disbarred from presenting cases in front of the United States Supreme Court. The wide reporting of the scandal led to criticism of the press for over-coverage. The scandal is sometimes referred to as "Monicagate," "Lewinskygate," "Tailgate," "Sexgate," and "Zippergate," following the "-gate" nickname construction that has been popular since the Watergate scandal. The improper relationship between Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky was confirmed, but Clinton's marriage with Hillary Clinton survived the infidelity. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinton%E2%80%93Lewinsky_scandal Body sourced from https://youtu.be/Ynw8MUmt_v0 Public Access America PublicAccessPod Productions Footage downloaded and edited by Jason at PublicAccessPod producer of Public Access America Podcast Links Review us Stitcher: goo.gl/XpKHWB Review us iTunes: goo.gl/soc7KG Subscribe GooglePlay: goo.gl/gPEDbf YouTube goo.gl/xrKbJb YouTube “Not for ourselves alone, but that we must teach others.” Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Tonight; the tale of two twins. Japan's young folks not having babies and I'll tell you why. Also Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Disney's folly? Clinton's impeachment, Kenneth Starr, and the devastating effects on Monica Lewinsky. The head of Marines says war is coming and the most dangerous security issue today. Sexual harassment; are we following the law? And what about reverse sexual harassment? Jimmy Carter, the new tax bill, and more. Always an interesting perspective on everyday issues.

Special mix-minus session with Tom Heneghan & Stew Webb http://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/... Eric Holder has rolled over on Hillary Clinton at the US Military Grand Jury operating in Washington D.C. and is busy saving his own neck by detailing her crimes to the grand jury now! Also being named in crimes against the American people are Barney Frank, George Bush, Dick Cheney, US Senator Feinstein, US Congressman Steven Israel, Former Speaker Newt Gingrich, Kenneth Starr, Bill Kristol, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton and even people in the mainstream and alternative media who have lied for foreign governments! Evidence is being gathered now on these traitors in mainstream and alternative media for future actions!

TrafficKingbookTrafficKing yanks back the curtain on an underworld where children pay the ultimate price as victims. The story explores the darkest recesses of the corridors of power, from Harvard to the White House. Conchita Sarnoff, an investigative journalist, who despite bribes to stay silent, risked her life to expose the brutal reality of human trafficking and the Jeffrey E. Epstein case. Epstein, at the center of the saga, is a pedophile billionaire and Wall Street hedge fund manager and registered level-3 sex offender. It is a child sex trafficking story of epic proportions and the longest running human trafficking case in U.S. legal history; more poignant than the Lewinsky Scandal, Watergate Scandal and Profumo Affair combined. His team of attorneys included: Alan Dershowitz, Kenneth Starr, Roy Black and Gerald Lefcourt. HRH Prince Andrew, former President Bill Clinton, Alan Dershowitz and others were implicated in the case. A decade after Epstein's arrest, Virginia Roberts Giuffre vs. Ghislaine Maxwell is pending, along with two more related cases. It's a tug of war between lust and power and decency and human rights. The revelations in this book could have serious implications in the upcoming 2016 Presidential elections.https://www.conchitasarnoff.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement