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Shark Meat Fed To Students in Brazil's public institutions has sparked outrage after Mongabay uncovered thousands of tons of mislabeled shark meat, including endangered species like angelsharks, being served in schools, hospitals, prisons, and elderly care centers. Labeled as “cação” or “angel fish,” these meals were consumed by thousands of unsuspecting Brazilians, raising urgent concerns for both public health and ocean conservation. Shark meat in Brazil carries dangerous risks due to high levels of mercury and arsenic that accumulate in these apex predators. Scientists warn that children and vulnerable populations are especially at risk, while conservationists highlight the devastating impact on shark populations that have already declined 71% in open oceans. Lawmakers are calling for hearings, industries are pushing back, and the global conservation community is debating how to respond. This episode investigates how a school lunch scandal reveals the larger crisis of food security, seafood mislabeling, and biodiversity loss. Mongabay articles: https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/08/brazil-serves-potentially-contaminated-shark-meat-to-children-in-public-schools/ https://news.mongabay.com/custom-story/2025/08/revealed-brazilian-state-buys-endangered-angelsharks-for-school-lunches/ https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/08/brazils-shark-meat-problem/ https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/08/brazil-cities-order-endangered-angelshark-meat-despite-fishing-ban/ https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/08/brazil-cities-vow-to-stop-buying-threatened-shark-meat-after-mongabay-probe/ https://news.mongabay.com/2025/08/mongabay-shark-meat-expose-sparks-call-for-hearing-and-industry-debate/   Join the Undertow: https://www.speakupforblue.com/jointheundertow Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube    

Congress is back in Washington and the clock is already ticking. Lawmakers have less than one month to avoid a government shutdown. Also on the table is a fierce fight over billions in spending cuts and the release of thousands of pages of Jeffrey Epstein case files. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

With 28 days until the government shuts down, will Congress act in time to keep it open? Plus, Democrats target Sen. Susan Collins over stock trading. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Violent protests have erupted across Jakarta and other Indonesian cities, sparked by public anger over lawmakers’ pay hikes and police violence that left a motorcycle taxi driver dead. What began as frustration over economic hardship has now escalated into a political crisis, with analysts warning it could destabilise President Prabowo Subianto’s administration. President Prabowo Subianto says political parties have agreed to revoke a number of perks and privileges for parliamentarians. Is this enough to quell unrest? How bad could it get for Prabowo? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Julia Lau, Editor, fulcrum.sg, Senior Fellow, and Coordinator of the Indonesia Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 31, 2025; 7am: All eyes are on Chicago after President Trump's continued threats to deploy the National Guard to the Windy City. On Saturday, Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order demanding that Trump stand down. In response, President Trump continued his threats, warning Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to “straighten out” Chicago quickly or the city will be subjected to federal law enforcement takeover. The President has echoed these threats to several Democrat-led cities, and elected officials are issuing a warning: military troops who carry out Trump's orders might be at risk for prosecution. Philadelphia's District Attorney, Larry Krasner, joins “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

August 30, 2025; 7am: CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired after refusing to resign.  Her attorneys said the firing came after she refused to rubber-stamp unscientific, reckless directives in line with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In response, top officials at the agency quit, and hundreds of staffers staged a clap out in support. Plus, Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook has sued the Trump administration over their attempt to oust her. In an emergency hearing, the judge expressed concern over Trump's comments about securing a majority on the board. Neera Tanden and George Conway join “The Weekend” to discuss how this could impact everything from your finances to your physical health.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

Show off your Lone Star spirit with a free "Remember the Alamo" hat with an annual subscription to The Texan: https://thetexan.news/subscribe/The Texan's Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.Cruz, Paxton Endorsements Upend Race for Texas Attorney GeneralAustin Congressman Greg Casar Announces Bid for Newly Drawn 37th Congressional DistrictCongressman Al Green to Wait Until CD 18 Special Election to Declare Candidacy, After Texas RedistrictingTexas GOP Lawmakers Join Gov. Abbott for Signing of Hostile Foreign Land Ownership BanAbortion Pill Crackdown Bill Passes Texas House Committee After Lawmakers, Pro-Life Groups NegotiateIvermectin Over the Counter Bill Passes Texas HouseAffirmative Defense for Human Trafficking Victims on Track to Gov. Abbott's DeskRobert F. Kennedy Jr. Joins Abbott, Lawmakers to Celebrate 'Make Texas Healthy Again' BillsTexas Supreme Court Denies Paxton Restraining Order Hearing on O'Rourke in Quorum Bust Funding LawsuitA Tale of Two Speakers: Dade Phelan and Dustin BurrowsInterview: Sen. John Cornyn Discusses Border Reimbursement, Re-election, State of the GOP

Aug. 29, 2025- Assembly Transportation Committee Chair Bill Magnarelli, a Syracuse Democrat, makes the case for increasing the cost of vehicle inspection fees and making the annual reviews more extensive. Legislation he moved this year would require the Hochul administration to study the existing standards and fees.

A state representative is staying in office despite pleading guilty to domestic abuse charges.Oklahoma is considering the addition of nuclear power.College football gets underway.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Lawmakers will be back in Salem this week to consider a proposal that would help stave off layoffs for hundreds of transportation workers. But it would also raise taxes at a time when a lot of Oregonians are already hurting financially. Does this sound familiar? Yes, we’ve been here before but this time Gov. Tina Kotek said she’s confident lawmakers will approve a transportation package that will raise billions for the state’s road and bridge upkeep. We’ll discuss the politics at play on both sides of the aisle. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts.

In this episode, we sit down with John Duncan, a former policymaker and political analyst. John provides a clear-eyed view of how federal policy, and a changing political environment, are shaping the housing market. He explains what policymakers in Washington can and cannot do to help with housing supply and affordability. We also discuss the impact of local regulations, and how you can influence change as a residential real estate professional. This conversation will give you the tools you need to understand the larger forces at work, and how they will shape your business. Watch our previous conversation with Jim Tobin and Ken Wingert from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)Jim Tobin and Ken Wingert from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXmAdxhUO9c  Connect with John on - LinkedIn. Learn more about Meridian Research Group at meridianresearchdc.com. You asked for it. We delivered. Check out our new merch! https://merch.realestateinsidersunfiltered.com/   Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram - YouTube - Facebook - TikTok. Visit us online at realestateinsidersunfiltered.com.   Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinsiderspod/ Link to YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateinsiderspod Link to website: https://realestateinsidersunfiltered.com This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative. https://twobrotherscreative.com/contact/  

ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – Chris Merrill filling in ‘Later, for Mo'Kelly' with thoughts on the Minneapolis Catholic Church Mass Shooting…PLUS – A look at the plan to split California into separate states AND California's ranking on the list of “dirtiest U.S. cities - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

August 28, 2025 ~ State Rep. Mathew Bierlein (R-Vassar), joins Kevin after the state oversite committee hearing where lawmakers raised concerns over Michigan residents who need treatment for mental illness and lack of support.

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On today's show: 1. Housing crisis: S.C. has too many people, too few homes - https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2025/08/22/s-c-has-too-many-people-too-few-homes/ 2. Former S.C. Senator: Lawmakers 'Blackmailed' Over Sexual Indiscretions https://www.fitsnews.com/2025/08/07/former-s-c-senator-lawmakers-blackmailed-over-sexual-indiscretions/ 3. Retired Air Force commander who piloted last flight out of Afghanistan launches bid for South Carolina's First Congressional District - https://www.counton2.com/news/your-local-election-hq/retired-air-force-commander-who-piloted-last-flight-out-of-afghanistan-launches-bid-for-south-carolinas-first-congressional-district/ 4. Chemtrails, once fodder for conspiracy theorists, is now a campaign issue in SC - https://www.postandcourier.com/politics/south-carolina-chemtrails-mace-legislature-geoengineering/article_52304bc4-4490-4af4-9d07-a5411fe7bedf.html This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

Lawmakers express bipartisan support for restoring voting rights in Kentucky, Congressman Comer subpoenas the Epstein estate, a union vote is underway at BlueOval SK, another Kentucky cooperage announces layoffs, and Auditor Allison Ball discusses her office's audit of KDE.

(Tuesday Aug 26,2025)Trump plans to sue California over redistricting. Lawmakers urge $1BIL annual investments to save high-speed rail. Americans aren't drinking anymore. Alcohol giants are scrambling to manage the fallout. Hundreds of Californians have paid $10,000 to relocate to Oklahoma… did they find paradise?

At his seventh Cabinet meeting of his second term, President Trump touted plunging crime numbers in Washington, D.C., and previewed a tough new step, saying his administration will seek the death penalty in homicide cases in the capital. The president also called on NTD's White House correspondent Iris Tao to share her own experience of being mugged in D.C.A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit against Maryland's entire federal bench. The suit opposed a standing order that stopped the immediate deportation of migrants challenging their removals.In Utah, a judge has ordered the Republican-controlled legislature to redraw the state's congressional map, ruling the current version unlawful and saying lawmakers ignored voter-approved safeguards against partisan gerrymandering. Lawmakers have until Sept. 24 to submit new maps.

A redistricting battle has been underway in Utah, and a judge has just ordered state lawmakers to redraw Utah's Congressional Voting Maps. Greg and Holly hear reaction and talk about the issue of gerrymandering with a number of experts, including Taylor Morgan, Partner with Morgan May Public Affairs, Utah State Senator Todd Weiler, Laura Eyi, Mormon Women for Ethical Government and Rob Axson, the UT GOP Chair.

The power of strangulation exams in domestic violence cases Utah teachers given maternity leave, but not without strings attached A Flooded Market: consumers warned about resold cars that may have been damaged in floods University of Utah President Taylor Randall on rebuilding higher ed's return on investment

State officials joined with union leaders to condemn the abrupt decision by the Trump Administration to stop work on a project that's roughly 80% completed.

After a high-profile hack, Senator Ron Wyden is calling for an independent review of cybersecurity in the U.S. courts system. In a letter to Chief Justice John Roberts, Wyden says the federal Judiciary has fallen short in protecting its sensitive IT systems. He pointed to a recent intrusion of the courts' case management system. Hackers reportedly took advantage of vulnerabilities that were brought to light five years ago after a separate hack of the case management system. Wyden says Roberts should commission a National Academy of Sciences review of the two security incidents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 26th, 2025

Lawmakers remain in special session at the State Capitol after working over the weekend. The first order of business: close a billion dollar budget gap. But they're also trying to legislate artificial intelligence. Then, Systemic asks what can be done to keep young people from getting guns. And later, the Local 303 showcases "hot" artists for the month of August.

Aug. 25, 2025- The state senate's housing leader, Manhattan Democrat Brian Kavanagh, discusses why his chamber is looking into the cost and accessibility of residential property insurance.

In this episode: After a pitched battle that dragged on for more than a year, the people of Fernandina Beach finally seemed to beat an effort by Rayonier Advanced Materials to build an ethanol plant in the historic seaport town. But then the company sent its lobbyists to the state Capitol with legislation to overturn to the decision. And the lawmakers who filed the bill on RYAM's behalf tried to cover the company's tracks.Show notesFor more on the on-the-ground battle against ethanol in Fernandina Beach, check out this Craig Pittman piece: Florida beach town faces explosive fight over ethanol plantAnd don't miss our previous episodes in this series: A Republican megadonor got caught hosting a pigeon shoot. Then he got Florida politicians to change the law.Florida's largest landowner lobbied to weaken development rules on rural landQuestions or comments? Send ‘em to Garcia.JasonR@gmail.comListen to the show: Apple | SpotifyWatch the show: YouTube Get full access to Seeking Rents at jasongarcia.substack.com/subscribe

The top lawmakers on a key House cybersecurity panel are hoping to remove a barrier to entry for cyber jobs in the federal government. Introduced last week, the Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act from Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, would prioritize skills-based hiring over educational requirements for cyber jobs at federal agencies. Mace and Brown — the chair and ranking member of the House Oversight Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Subcommittee, respectively — said the legislation would ensure the federal government has access to a “broader pool of qualified applicants” as the country faces “urgent cybersecurity challenges.” Mace said in a press release Thursday: “As cyber threats against our government continue to grow, we need to make sure our federal agencies hire the most qualified candidates, not just those with traditional degrees. This bill cuts red tape, opens doors to skilled Americans without a four-year diploma but with the expertise to get the job done, and strengthens our nation's cybersecurity workforce.” Brown said in a statement that expanding the cyber workforce is “imperative” to “meet our nation's growing need for safe and secure systems.” The bill aims to “remove outdated hiring policies, expand workforce opportunities to a wider pool of talented applicants, and help agencies hire the staff that they need,” she added. The bill calls on the Office of Personnel Management to annually publish any education-related changes that are made to minimum qualification requirements for federal cyber roles. OPM would also be charged with aggregating data on educational backgrounds of new hires for those cyber positions. Texas-based defense startup Saronic Technologies will produce multiple batches of autonomous maritime drones for the U.S. Navy by mid-2031 under an other transaction agreement (OTA) worth more than $392 million, according to officials and public contracting documents viewed by DefenseScoop. Details are sparse regarding the specific features, types and quantities of unmanned vessels Saronic will deliver — but they'll likely mark a major component of the Navy's AI-enabled, hybrid fleet that's being designed to counter security threats in and around the Pacific. OTA contract vehicles offer Defense Department buyers more flexibility and speed than traditional Federal Acquisition Regulation-based acquisitions. They're a key element in the Navy's broader plan to modernize and incentivize accelerated technology adoption to prepare for future fights. According to records posted on the Federal Procurement Data System, Naval Sea Systems Command and Saronic Technologies formalized this $392 million OTA — which has a completion date of May 30, 2031 — on May 16. Two months later, in July, NAVSEA made an award to Saronic worth nearly $197 million under the agreement, or about half of the total award ceiling. It's unclear if more awards have been made to date.

News and Updates: Australia will ban social media accounts for anyone under 16 starting December 10, making it the first country to enact such a rule. The law, passed with 77% public support, puts enforcement on tech companies and aims to boost youth mental health, though teens and advocates argue it removes spaces for connection rather than fixing harmful features. The U.S. autonomous vehicle industry is stuck in limbo after Elon Musk's DOGE initiative gutted the Office of Automation Safety. Without regulators to set standards or grant exemptions, companies face delays and legal uncertainty. Lawmakers now urge DOT to rehire staff to untangle the mess. The FAA proposed a sweeping rule to allow drones to fly beyond visual line of sight at altitudes up to 400 feet. If approved, it would expand commercial uses such as deliveries, agriculture, and surveying. Amazon and Walmart already have FAA drone delivery approval, but safety and airspace restrictions remain. SpaceX is pressuring states to divert federal broadband grants from fiber to Starlink, calling fiber “wasteful.” In Louisiana, 91.5% of $500M in BEAD funds went to fiber, while Starlink only received $7.75M. SpaceX claims bias, but state officials cite fiber's scalability and satellite limitations. Internal documents show SpaceX has paid little to no federal income tax since its 2002 founding, despite billions in government contracts. Nearly $5.4B in accumulated tax losses let the company indefinitely shield future profits, thanks to a 2017 Trump tax change. Critics say the break was meant for struggling startups, not thriving contractors. England's National Drought Group urged citizens to delete old emails to conserve water as the country faces its worst drought since 1976. Data centers use vast water supplies for cooling—Google's Oregon site consumed 355M gallons in 2021. The call highlights growing tension between AI/data infrastructure and local water security.

August 25, 2025 ~ Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Vice Chair of the Michigan House Regulatory Reform Committee, Rep. Parker Fairbairn, about House Speaker Matt Hall considering an amendment to the Michigan Constitution that would withhold lawmakers pay for failing to meet the deadline to pass the state budget.

On Thursday, President Trump met with law enforcement agents in Washington, D.C., following the deployment of federal authorities within the city. The federal takeover of D.C. police has been met with resistance from Democrats, who call it an overreach. However, many Republicans have embraced the President's actions, blaming the crime crisis on the policies of the left. Congressman Brad Knott (R-NC) shared that he feels safer since the takeover and explained how the administration is restoring law and order in D.C. Later, FOX News Pollster and Political Science Professor Daron Shaw discusses President Trump's effort to end mail-in voting and the obstacles the administration may face in trying to eliminate it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 24, 2025; 9am: Recent polling shows President Trump's self-proclaimed “Big Beautiful Bill” is unpopular and many constituents are imploring Democrats to push back harder against his agenda. Several Democrats see this as an opportunity to rally through red states and remind voters who is to blame when they cast their ballots this November. Representative Maxwell Frost joins “The Weekend” to discuss the reaction from his latest town hall in Omaha, Nebraska, and Democrats' messaging around the spending bill leading into the midterms.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

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On Thursday, President Trump met with law enforcement agents in Washington, D.C., following the deployment of federal authorities within the city. The federal takeover of D.C. police has been met with resistance from Democrats, who call it an overreach. However, many Republicans have embraced the President's actions, blaming the crime crisis on the policies of the left. Congressman Brad Knott (R-NC) shared that he feels safer since the takeover and explained how the administration is restoring law and order in D.C. Later, FOX News Pollster and Political Science Professor Daron Shaw discusses President Trump's effort to end mail-in voting and the obstacles the administration may face in trying to eliminate it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Word, the House Oversight Committee has received 33,000 pages of the Epstein files. Plus, Trump's Justice Department also released audio of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's July interview with Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell. And the FBI searches the home and office of ex-Trump aide John Bolton.

August 23, 2025; 9am: After years of public pressure to release the Epstein files, the Department of Justice sent the first batch of documents to the House Oversight Committee on Friday. However, there are mixed reactions about the latest drop. While the Committee's chair, Congressman James Comer, praised the DOJ for “moving at a pace far faster than anything ever produced by the Biden DOJ,” Representative Robert Garcia said most of the files they've received were already public. Representative Ro Khanna, who is also a member of the committee, confirmed Rep. Garcia's assertion on this hour of “The Weekend.”For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for August 23rd Publish Date: August 23rd PRE-ROLL: MONSTER JAM From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, August 23rd and Happy Birthday to Barbra Eden I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Lawmakers discuss ways to discourage tobacco sales and use North Gwinnett Co-op suffers thousands in losses after break-in Candidate fields set for most Gwinnett cities municipal elections All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: 07.14.22 KIA MOG STORY 1: Lawmakers discuss ways to discourage tobacco sales and use Smoking kills. We all know it, yet people keep lighting up—and now vaping’s taken over, especially with kids. A small group of Georgia lawmakers is trying to change that, but their main idea? A tax hike. And let’s be real, taxes don’t win popularity contests—especially in an election year. At Thursday’s hearing, Rep. Sharon Cooper, R-Marietta, acknowledged the uphill battle. The proposal wouldn’t even hit the floor until 2026. Other ideas? Banning flavored vapes, requiring ingredient labels, and raising the laughably low $10 licensing fee for vape shops. Georgia’s cigarette tax? A measly 37 cents per pack, one of the lowest in the country. Stephens argued it’s time to raise it, not just to discourage smoking but to cover the healthcare costs that inevitably follow. Meanwhile, federal budget cuts have already gutted Georgia’s Tobacco Use Prevention Program. Advocates are calling for the state to restore $2.1 million in funding, but for now, the fight continues. STORY 2: North Gwinnett Co-op suffers thousands in losses after break-in  For nearly 35 years, the North Gwinnett Co-Op in Buford has been a lifeline for families—offering food, clothes, and help with essentials like meds and utility bills. But now? They’re the ones who need a hand. Early Tuesday morning, someone shattered a window at their Second Blessings Thrift Store, making off with over $10,000 in goods. The store closed for repairs but reopened Thursday, thanks to an outpouring of community support. Donations are welcome. STORY 3: Candidate fields set for most Gwinnett cities municipal elections Gwinnett County’s cities now have their lineups for this fall’s elections—well, most of them. Fourteen cities wrapped up candidate qualifying on Wednesday, with one exception: Auburn. Their qualifying runs through Friday, so no word yet on their candidates. And Mulberry? No elections there until 2027, per the city’s founding legislation. Elsewhere, though, changes are coming. Snellville’s losing Councilwomen Cristy Lenski and Gretchen Schulz, while Sugar Hill’s Taylor Anderson is stepping down. Loganville? A new mayor and two new council members are guaranteed, with Mayor Skip Baliles and others not seeking re-election. Meanwhile, Norcross Mayor Craig Newton, recently cleared in a city probe, is running unopposed. Grayson’s Mayor Allison Wilkerson? Also unchallenged. But Sugar Hill Mayor Brandon Hembree and Braselton Mayor Kurt Ward? They’ve got competition. Peachtree Corners, though, is staying steady—no challengers, no election. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles Markets 10 STORY 4: Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia raises record $450K at 40th anniversary celebration The Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia threw quite the party for its 40th anniversary—and raised a jaw-dropping $450,000 in just two hours at its Good2Give Celebration on Aug. 14. More than 500 guests packed the Gas South District for an evening of jazz, philanthropy, and heartfelt stories. Radio personality Mara Davis and Aurora Theatre’s Jono Davis kept the energy high, while Jose Garcia’s jazz set the perfect mood. The funds will help CFNEG continue its mission of empowering over 300 local nonprofits through training, consultation, and financial support. The night also honored community leaders like Ethel Andersen, Mike Tennant, and Sir Timothy Minard for their lasting contributions. Forty years strong—and just getting started. STORY 5: Two more Georgia paper mills closing International Paper is shutting down two pulp and paper mills in Coastal Georgia, leaving about 1,100 workers without jobs. The mills in Savannah and Riceboro, along with a Savannah packaging facility, will close by the end of next month, cutting the company’s containerboard production by a million tons annually. The closures hit hard. Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns called it a “devastating blow” to Southeast Georgia’s economy and timber industry. Georgia’s pulp and paper sector has been shrinking for decades—down from 18 mills in 1977 to just nine now. Marshall Thomas, president of F&W Forest Services, told leaders at the Ag Issues Summit that lawmakers are exploring ways to boost timber demand, including sustainable aviation fuel from biomass. Burns vowed to work with state and federal leaders to find new opportunities for those affected and protect Georgia’s timber industry. Break 3: MONSTER JAM STORY 6: Suwanee Wine Fest tickets go on sale Friday Suwanee’s Wine Fest is back! Mark your calendars for Nov. 8 at Town Center Park, and if you’re planning to go, don’t wait—tickets dropped yesterday. Last year, VIP tickets sold out in minutes. This year’s festival promises over 150 wines to sip, swirl, and savor—perfect for everyone from casual drinkers to wannabe sommeliers. VIPs get early access at noon, while general admission runs from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Not into wine? No worries. Head to the Taco Mac Tailgate Tent for craft brews from StillFire and Social Fox, or check out the new Margaritaville Cocktail Corner for some tropical vibes. And yes, the grape stomping is back—because what’s a wine fest without stomping grapes, right? Plus, there’ll be local vendors, food, and plenty of shopping to round out the day. Best of all, a portion of proceeds supports Annandale Village, a Suwanee nonprofit helping adults with developmental disabilities live full, independent lives. STORY 7: Gwinnett's GSMST named 13th best high school in the nation Gwinnett County residents are no strangers to hearing about the Gwinnett School of Math, Science, and Technology (GSMST) topping Georgia’s rankings. But nationally? It’s a whole other level. U.S. News & World Report just named GSMST the 13th best public high school in the entire country—the only Georgia school in the top 25. With a 100% graduation rate, 98% AP participation, and near-perfect proficiency in math, reading, and science, it’s no wonder. Other Gwinnett schools? They’re solid but not quite in the same league. North Gwinnett High came in at No. 527 nationally, Paul Duke STEM at No. 659, and Brookwood at No. 1,360. Meanwhile, some schools didn’t even crack the top 100 in Georgia, with a few so far down they weren’t given specific rankings. Still, GSMST’s achievement is a big win for Gwinnett—and a reminder of the high bar it sets. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: MONSTER JAM Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Texas' redrawn congressional map favoring the GOP is a done deal.

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It's Friday so host Raheel Ramzanali is breaking down the big news from the week with the best and brightest journalists from the city. Today, he's joined by Gwen Howerton, Chron.com's Texas Culture Reporter and the Houston Chronicle's religion reporter Haajrah Gilani to talk about the latest from Governor Abbott's second special session and court rulings on displaying the Ten Commandments in public classrooms! Plus, a fun news quiz!   Stories we talked about on today's show: Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from Democrats' walkout Why these transgender people told their stories at the Texas Capitol Federal judge blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms Car crashes into Houston restaurant, narrowly misses influencers filming review This major Houston highway is getting a makeover—thanks to the World Cup Make sure you don't have these radioactive shrimp in your freezer Why Austin's Pride Month is different from other Texas cities Learn more about the sponsors of this August 22nd episode: Apollo Chamber Players British International School of Houston Downtown Houston+ Want to become a City Cast Houston Neighbor? Check out our membership program.  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: CY/Unsplash

State Rep. Jamie Thompson outlines her proposal that would hold Lansing accountable: if lawmakers and the governor fail to pass a state budget on time, they won't get paid. Thompson argues this common-sense measure would ensure elected officials put taxpayers first instead of playing political games with Michigan's future.

The heated debate over Texas redistricting shows no signs of slowing down. Lawmakers and community leaders remain sharply divided as new maps move closer to implementation. Recently, Texas Representative Vincent Perez addressed the issue head-on, warning that the proposed changes will effectively weaken the political voice of Black and Latino communities across the state. Perez argued that the redrawn lines are designed in a way that dilutes minority voting power, raising concerns about fair representation and the long-term impact on local elections. His comments add to a growing chorus of critics who say the redistricting process has become less about accurate representation and more about partisan advantage. Supporters of the maps, however, continue to maintain that the redistricting is legal and necessary to reflect population shifts following the census. Freedom Marketplace: https://freedommarketplace.net The Stack: https://www.toddhuffshow.com/stack-of-stuff Email: todd@toddhuffshow.comPhone: 317.210.2830Follow us on…Instagram: @toddhuffshowFacebook: The Todd Huff ShowTwitter: @toddhuffshowLinkedIn: The Todd Huff ShowTikTok: @toddhuffshowSupport Our Partners:https://www.toddhuffshow.com/partners Links:https://www.mypillow.com/todd Promo Code: TODDhttps://mystore.com/toddhttps://soltea.com - Promo Code TODD for $29.95 off your first orderRed, White, & Brand – Text TODD at 317-210-2830 for a 10% discount.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs redistricting plan to counter Texas' new congressional map; Trump says law enforcement crackdown will 'go on to other places' during appearance at police facility in DC; Study: NC ranks poorly for state victim compensation programs; IN rural care gets federal funding lift; ND prepares for new Medicaid work requirements; Lawmakers weigh Michigan's financial outlook post-OBBB.

  Lawmakers call on UC to return all Native remains and items   Trump reacts to 9th Circuit's last-minute block on Oak Flat land swap   Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians donates $200k to Rx Kids  

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – Chris Merrill Filling-In ‘Later, for Mo'Kelly' with a look at ESPN's new ‘direct-to-consumer app,' the Crocs/NFL multi-year licensing agreement AND lawmakers on both sides are investigation into “sensual Meta chatbot conversations with kids” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

This week's heatwave begins to peak. The Menendez Brothers have a date with the parole board. California lawmakers are set to approve a special election to re-write the Congressional maps. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

Preview: AGI Regulation Colleague Kevin Frazier comments on the tentative state of LLM that needs time to develop before it is either judged or derided by lawmakers. More later.

In our news wrap Wednesday, Texas lawmakers are closer to approving controversial congressional maps that sparked a nationwide fight over redistricting, a federal judge temporarily blocked Texas from requiring schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms and Vice President Vance and Defense Secretary Hegseth visited National Guard troops in D.C. amid protests over their presence there. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Follow along with visuals hereThis week FBK brings you Operation Save Abortion! It's a Podcast! It's a Workshop! It's a combination podcast workshop! A Podshop if you will! Your Feminist Buzzkills took some big patriarchy-smashing heat to The Big Easy and recorded a live episode that dropped some knowledge and trains you up  to keep fighting against the anti-abortion machine. Lizz and Moji joined forces with AAF's Head Writer Alyssa Al-Dookhi, Programs Manager Sherill Dingle, and Programs Director Kristin Hady to drop their knowledge. They give you the scoop on abortion doulas, how to hold anti-abobo lawmakers accountable, how to spot fake clinics before they trap you, AND drop your marching orders on exposing anti-abortion lies no matter where you live! Gather your partners in resistance and tune in for the tools, tactics, and firepower you need to fight forced birth fascists at every turn.P.S. You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our PAST Operation Save Abortion pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for those episodes.Scared? Got questions about the continued assault on your reproductive rights? THE FBK LINES ARE OPEN! Just call or text (201) 574-7402, leave your questions or concerns, and Lizz and Moji will pick a few to address on the pod!Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.socialSPECIAL GUESTS:Alyssa Al-Dookhi IG: @TheDookness Bluesky: @TheDookness.bsky.socialSherill Dingle IG: @Boujiee.foodieKristin HadyEPISODE LINKS:OSA WORKSHOP: Start at 30:15 for the workshopFOLLOW ALONG: Powerpoint with slidesVOLUNTEER: Join Mife & The MisotonesOPERATION SAVE ABORTION TOOLKITS:Expose Fake ClinicsPost-Abortion Care PackagesPaging Dr. LawmakerFOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK PodcastInstagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE! Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

It's 2021 and for the first time in nearly 50 years, Southwest Airlines posts an annual net loss. Amid the crisis, thousands of Southwest workers head for early retirement. The next year, Southwest is short on staff as Americans return to the skies. Pilots and flight attendants complain of being overworked. A winter storm cripples Southwest's operations, exposing the airline's underinvestment in technology. Millions are stranded. Lawmakers and the public ask: Will Southwest ever straighten up and fly right?Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Business Wars on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial today by visiting wondery.com/links/business-wars/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.