Podcasts about Legislature

The Department of Justice is in crisis. The bedrock principle of non-interference, once held sacrosanct by administrations of both parties, has been jettisoned. The Attorney General has directed the Department to represent the President and his agenda above all else. Thousands of attorneys and professionals have left or been forced out as leadership pursues personal and political grudges at the President's open direction. What reforms can be instituted to restore the department's independence? What can be done by Congress or outside organizations to bring oversight to the abuses taking place within the department? What can future administrations do to restore the Department's professionalism and reputation?Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.orgHost: Diane Furstenau, Director of Policy and Program, ACSGuest: Rachel Rossi, President, Alliance for Justice (and Panel Moderator)Guest: Rupa Bhattacharyya, Legal Director, Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, Georgetown LawGuest: Stuart Delery, Partner, Gibson DunnGuest: Stacey Young, Founder & Executive Director, Justice ConnectionLink: Blanche won't pledge DOJ independence from Trump, by Andrew PantaziLink: How the Trump administration erased centuries of Justice Department experience, by Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin RicherLink: How Trump is weaponizing the DoJ to ‘bully, prosecute, punish and silence' his foes, by Peter StoneVisit the Podcast Website: Broken Law PodcastEmail the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.orgFollow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Bluesky | LinkedIn | YouTube-----------------Broken Law: About the law, who it serves, and who it doesn't.-----------------Production House: Flint Stone MediaCopyright of American Constitution Society 2026.

Research finds thousands of unhoused people could be displaced for the Olympics. More people near the Lineage warehouse may now be eligible for assistance. A legislative deal to regulate the fallout from wildfires fails at the last second. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Mike Switzer interviews Joe Renwick, founder and CEO of Green Energy Biofuel in Winnsboro, SC.

Today Colorado Sun Public Policy Editor, Justin George, and reporter Colleen Slevin are talking about a story that reframes how we think about the state and its history before it became a top destination for craft beer drinkers and mountain bikers. What many might now know is that towns such as Estes Park and Fruita carry histories of racism and discrimination, pasts that a group of researchers have been digging up for the Legislature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The data center backlash has been immense. In this week's podcast, we hear from someone who thinks the centers are good for Texas. Matthew speaks with former Public Utilities Commission member Will McAdams, president of the McAdams Energy Group.

Massachusetts Ballot Question 1, which will appear on the November 2026 ballot, would expand the state’s Public Records Law and make it easier for the public to access records from the governor’s office and Legislature. It would also establish stronger rules for obtaining those records and increase transparency in state government. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio is one of the forces behind the question, and she joined Dan to discuss what a “Yes” vote would mean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Kansas law aiming to increase transparency among pharmacy benefit managers — the middlemen between pharmaceutical companies and local pharmacies — passed the state Legislature this year with bipartisan support. Will Anderson, owner of Orchards Drug in Lawrence, reconciles how the law has helped make matters more predictable and fair but initially decreased revenues for pharmacists.   New episodes of the Kansas Reflector Podcast drop on Mondays. Kansas Reflector staff interview elected officials, politicians, researchers, experts and everyday Kansans who are in the thick of state politics and current events.   This episode was hosted by Morgan Chilson and produced by Anna Kaminski.   Read more at kansasreflector.com

On today's episode of the AgNet News Hour, Jacob Villagomez, director of governmental affairs for California Citrus Mutual, returned for Part 2 of his conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing California citrus growers. One of the biggest concerns is the growing volume of Argentine lemons entering the U.S. market at the same time California growers are trying to sell their crop. Villagomez said the problem has been particularly difficult for lemon growers in Ventura County, where the California harvest overlaps with Argentine imports. According to Villagomez, Argentina shipped roughly 94,000 metric tons of lemons into the United States in 2024—a dramatic increase from the volumes anticipated when Argentine lemons were allowed to return to the U.S. market. California Citrus Mutual is now asking the U.S. Trade Representative for a tariff-rate quota, or TRQ, that would establish a volume of Argentine lemons allowed into the country at the normal tariff rate, with a higher tariff applying to imports above that threshold. "There needs to be some sort of balance here," Villagomez said, emphasizing that the goal is to provide relief for domestic growers competing in the market at the same time. The discussion also turned to the 2026 California governor's race and why the outcome could have significant consequences for agriculture. Villagomez called the election "very, very, very pivotal," noting that the next governor will appoint hundreds of positions, including California's agriculture secretary and members of influential bodies such as the State Water Resources Control Board and California Air Resources Board. Villagomez said California Citrus Mutual has spoken with both gubernatorial campaigns and hopes the next administration will give agriculture greater attention and work more closely with the Legislature on issues affecting growers. The conversation also covers citrus research, HLB, the Farm Bill, California-grown marketing and the importance of helping policymakers and consumers better understand agriculture. Listen to Part 2 of the full interview with Jacob Villagomez below or on your favorite podcast app.

08/30/2026The Healthy Matters PodcastS06_E06 - Budget Matters...A Follow-up!With Special Guest:  Susie Emmert, Director of Advocacy and Public PolicyHennepin Healthcare was in the news cycle quite a bit earlier this year, and for important reasons!  The conversation around resources and how to fund one of Minnesota's most essential healthcare lifelines involved quite a bit of outside-the-box thinking that ultimately resulted in a short-term fix that keeps this essential piece of our healthcare puzzle in place for now.  But where does the legislation ultimately leave us?  What's changed and what stays the same?  And what does the future of this vital state-wide resource look like now?On our next episode, we'll be joined again by Susie Emmert to follow up on our conversation from this spring and to walk us through the ins and outs of this bill, where things are headed from here, and things we all can keep an eye out for to help support this institution in our upcoming elections.Although it seems like the work is never over, it is safe to say, the response from the public, lawmakers (on both sides!), healthcare experts, labor unions and faith groups was one of overwhelming support for the organization.  This bill helps a lot, but there's more work to be done to ensure this cornerstone of the state's healthcare is, in fact, Here for Good!  Join us!Got healthcare questions or ideas for future shows?Email - healthymatters@hcmed.orgCall - 612-873-TALK (8255)Get a preview of upcoming shows on social media and find out more about our show at www.healthymatters.org.

Montana's Capitol building is getting a refresh with funding appropriated by the state Legislature. The multi-million dollar restoration has started at the very top.

TribCast is joined by state Sen. César Blanco and politics reporter Alejandro Serrano to discuss the growing bipartisan outrage over building border barriers in Texas' largest national park.

08/25/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by the new Mayor of Fargo, Josh Boschee. Josh was elected in June and is a former North Dakota State Senator. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul is at the State Policy Network meeting in Orlando. What is going on there? Virgin Galactic slashes payments to Spaceport. NM Supreme Court puts permits on hold for Project Jupiter. San Juan County is "open" for data centers though. DeSantis calls for end to Congressional pensions (maybe for the Legislature as well?). Will Buc-ee's ever come to New Mexico? Not based on these comments. New Mexico to pay for gender transition surgery with Medicaid pulling back. The US is levying 50% tariffs on Canada and Canada will retaliate?

Democratic Representative Brad Tabke from Shakopee joined Vineeta to discuss the building blocks for legislation that will battle this law enforcement tool. Find out more on the WCCO Morning News.

Democratic Representative Brad Tabke from Shakopee joined Vineeta to discuss the building blocks for legislation that will battle this law enforcement tool. Find out more on the WCCO Morning News.

Wyoming Liberalism which is always disguised as being a "traditional Republican," always misleads you into thinking it's something good. The 69th Legislature is going to bring with it numerous policies that have been out of reach for the left for a long time: medicaid expansion, weed legalization, abortion access, open primaries and a host of other terrible ideas. Of course, all of it will be dressed up to look like it's reasonable.  But with the same old suspects in charge, the result will be the biggest shot of liberalism Wyoming has seen in a long time. It's like liver and onions--it looks bad, smells bad, and leaves a really bad taste in your mouth.

On the anniversary of a law that requires kids to be cared for as kids, wherever they come from, a look at ways officials are trying to change that. Plus the local news for August 21, 2026 and how Houston Kendrick bounced back with a little help from friends. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: LaTonya TurnerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," David Crowley finally addresses the chaos at the Wisconsin State Fair in his county and...blames Republicans in the Legislatures. Dan takes him to task for his refusal to take responsibility for helping foster the climate in which antisocial thugs feel perfectly comfortable committing violent acts at a festival. Why? Because they know full well they will face no real consequences in David Crowley's Milwaukee County.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenny Clark, founder and CEO of Love Your School, joins Jeff to break down the court fight that knocked Proposition 212 off Arizona's November ballot. We discuss the signature-gathering process, allegations of deceptive petition tactics, the Goldwater Institute's legal challenge, tens of thousands of duplicate and invalid signatures, and the court rulings that ultimately sank the measure. Plus, with the ballot-printing deadline looming, Jenny explains what comes next for Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account program, the Legislature, and opponents of ESA.

In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with James Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin about the polls showing a tight race for U.S. Senate. Are they reliable? Could Talarico really be in the lead?

Nine years after Hurricane Maria and ten years after a fiscal control board was imposed on Puerto Rico, the second Trump Administration is now using the island for its own aims while neglecting the needs of the island's citizens. In this episode, Dr. Marisol LeBrón joins Valerie Nannery to dig into Puerto Rico's colonial status, how it effects the everyday lives of Puerto Ricans, and how it enables the Trump Administration's reinvigorated Monroe Doctrine.Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.orgHost: Valerie Nannery, Senior Director of Policy and ProgramGuest: Dr. Marisol LeBrón, Associate Professor of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, University of California, Santa CruzLink: Policed: A Latinx History of State Violence, by Marisol LeBrónLink: Puerto Rico SyllabusLink: Making Never-Never Land: Race and Law in the Creation of Puerto Rico, by Mónica A. JiménezLink: The U.S. Constitution Meets Democratic Theory:  The Puzzling Cases of Puerto Rico and D.C., by Luis Fuentes-Rohwer & Guy-Uriel CharlesVisit the Podcast Website: Broken Law PodcastEmail the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.orgFollow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Bluesky | LinkedIn | YouTube-----------------Broken Law: About the law, who it serves, and who it doesn't.-----------------Production House: Flint Stone MediaCopyright of American Constitution Society 2025.

Former Democrat House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton convicted on all counts. She was paid by APS while in the Legislature illegally in addition to her corruption. There are two big problems with Democrats' primary plans. Paying the Legislature isn't a bad idea, but the ballot measure on this fall's ballots is. Welcome to NM job creators, get lost!  Rep. Stansburty has some "interesting" takes on NM economy/policy. Is Secretary of State Oliver actually doing her job? She makes $144,000 annually.  

Don't underestimate either candidate in the race for Governor. Find out more from Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News!

An appeals court affirmed the state legislature had overstepped when it shortened the time citizens can gather signatures on ballot question petitions. But the state is pushing the legal battle forward. We explore the nuances of the debate.

The Mayor Joe Soucheray and the Garage Logic crew dig into common-sense takes from Gumption County. A Navy father shares his perspective on ships at sea. The 2023 legislature has gone down in infamy. What went wrong and why it still matters. Plus, a hard look at whether the threat of communism in the United States is significantly overstated. Fire up the garage, light a cigar, and join the discussion where real-world logic still rules.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode: In Tampa, Big Tech giant Meta Platforms is funding last-minute mailers on behalf of a Democratic legislator who is locked in a tough primary for an open seat in the state Senate. And in Miami, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram is paying for digital ads promoting a Republican legislator who is in line to become speaker of the state House. It's all part of a nationwide campaign by Meta to fill state Legislatures with candidates supportive of the artificial intelligence industry — and Florida is the latest front. Plus: New records reveal that lobbyists for two big homebuilders and Republican donors lobbied against legislation that would have repealed a state law that has made it much harder for cities, counties and towns across Florida to slow urban sprawl, protect the environment and manage population growth.Show notesTo make a donation to Seeking Rents, click here.To sign up for the Sierra Club Central Florida Group's Aug. 19 meeting at Leu Gardens in Orlando, click here.To register for the Florida Center for Government Accountability's Aug. 20 Hope Florida webinar, click here.Stories discussed in today's show:Facebook is meddling in Florida electionsAt the last minute, Facebook tries to tilt a tight Democratic primary for a Senate seat in TampaDeveloper lobbyists secretly sought to maintain a law handcuffing local communities on growthJudge rules against impact fee increases in Palm CoastManatee County in a legal fight with developers. Over $14 million is at stakeA rebellion in FloridaWill Manatee County cut wetland protections? Science and developer interests clashBills discussed in today's show:Senate Bill 180 (2025) — EmergenciesPassed the House of Representatives by a 106-0 vote (vote sheet) and the Florida Senate by a 34-1 vote (vote sheet).Senate Bill 840 (2026) — Land Use Regulations for Local Governments Affected by Natural DisastersQuestions 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

"Suspense Day," one of the most important and least transparent events in the California legislative process. On this day, the Legislature's appropriations committees decide the fate of hundreds of bills that could have significant costs to taxpayers. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Suspense Day," one of the most important and least transparent events in the California legislative process. On this day, the Legislature's appropriations committees decide the fate of hundreds of bills that could have significant costs to taxpayers. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLA for Kamloops Centre Peter Milobar will sit as an Independent member of the B.C. Legislature, writing that his values don't 'align' with the new direction of the B.C. Conservatives. Host of This is VANCOLOUR and CBC commentator Mo Amir joins the show to get audience reaction.

Demand for pistachios is booming worldwide – from Dubai-inspired chocolate bars to pistachio cookies and lattes. But in the Central Valley, growers are worried that this year's harvest could be smaller than anticipated. That's after some unexpected weather earlier this spring. Reporter: Samantha Rangel, KVPR People in five Monterey County zones have been evacuated due to the Timber Fire in Big Sur. It's burned more than 3,000 acres and hundreds of homes are currently threatened. A portion of Highway One is now closed, due to the spread of the fire. The limited access to the area has also threatened the lives of two captive birds. Reporter: Amy Mayer, KAZU A bill advancing in the state Legislature would limit how long law enforcement agencies can retain data from license plate readers. The proposal caps that retention period at 30 days. And it comes amid growing concern that license plate reader data is being shared and used inappropriately. Reporter: Ryan Sabalow, CalMatters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff was joined by Republican gubernatorial candidate Lesil McGuire and her running mate Sara Rasmussen. They discuss their time serving in the Legislature, why McGuire switched out her first running mate with Rasmussen, McGuire's late entry in the crowded governor's race, what makes their ticket different from the other Republican tickets, the last eight years of Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska), some of the issues facing the state including the dividend and what their views are, some campaign stories over the years, and their plan with one week left to the primary. 

In this week's episode, the TribCast crew is joined by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and economy reporter Paul Cobler. They discuss the anger in rural Texas over data centers and power lines, and ask Miller why he thinks it means Democrats could win a statewide race in November.

Two big wins for RGF on local taxes and no public financing of county elections.   The stunning conclusion of "hoodie-gate". How could New Mexicans benefit from the federal school choice tax credit?  Is demography New Mexico's biggest problem?  Alternative licensing for attorneys is a winner for New Mexico. Perhaps the Legislature will take notice?  A response to Stephanie Schardin Clarke on income taxes. The RailRunner costs $150 per rider and it isn't even "green".

8/11/26, Co-Host Amilcar Shabazz Rep Pat Duffy: Freedom to Read law, the abortion bill, the Protect Act & Child Welfare legislation—all passed by the legislature and signed into law. Rev. Carlos Anderson of Hope Community Church in Amherst: from a Black Congregational Church with a white pastor to the present day—the strange journey of race and faith in the Valley. “Sweet Prince” with Hilary Dennis—her one-woman Hamlet, coming to the Center for the Arts. Talkin' Baseball with the Duke, Duke Goldman: How About those Red Sox? The owners are greedy and acting stupid—what else is new? How to enjoy this season with a lock-out pending.

Ben & Bob talk about the history of the US Senate and why the august body is now under attack from both the Freedom Caucus and the Democratic Socialists of America.   For readings discussed in this episode, check out Michael Trotti's "The Troubling Roots of Off-Year Gubernatorial Elections" from Made By History (Oct. 29, 2025) and Article 5 of the US Constitution, which states: "The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress; Provided that no Amendment which may be made prior to the Year One thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any Manner affect the first and fourth Clauses in the Ninth Section of the first Article; and that no State, without its Consent, shall be deprived of its equal Suffrage in the Senate."   This episode was edited by Ben Sawyer.

What kind of leader do you want representing your communities? What are your top issues as a voter? These are just some of the questions that members of the Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus (TLPC) are asking all around the state on their “People's Hearings” this summer - they're ready to listen in, take those ideas back to our Legislature, and put progressive policies to work. State Reps John Bryant of Dallas and Vince Perez of El Paso join us to talk about this unique opportunity at democratic access in Texas.Learn more about the Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus at https://www.texaslpc.org/.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.

Lawmakers have three weeks to sort through hundreds of bills before the Legislature adjourns. What priorities will they push through? Plus, updates on controversial issues at two local school districts. Finally, learning improv for personal growth.

On this episode of the Texas Take, host Jeremy Wallace asks Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton about taking a European vacation as conservatives, like TV host Jesse Watters, blast him for not being more visible this summer. “Where's Paxton?” the Fox News host said on Wednesday just before Paxton took the stage in Houston for his first big rally in Texas' largest city since winning the primary in May. Reporters Casey Murray and John Moritz join Wallace to break down how Paxton is trying to win over Republicans who supported Cornyn, while Democrat James Talarico dives into some of the most purple areas of the state. Plus, Democratic candidate for governor Gina Hinojosa stops by the show to warn Democrats that there is almost nothing stopping the GOP from eliminating more Black and Hispanic representatives from Congress and the Legislature if she doesn't defeat Gov. Greg Abbott. Finally, while vacationing in Maine, Wallace stopped in Biddeford to see how the community is responding to an ICE shooting that happened just days after a similar incident in Houston's East End. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Aug 7, 2026) Research has linked exposure to a popular herbicide used in agriculture to Parkinson's disease. Advocates, including residents of the Washington County town of Hebron, want a statewide ban on the use of the herbicide paraquat. Also: A new report commissioned by the state Legislature takes a close look at New York's court-ordered mental health treatment program, more than a quarter century after Kendra's Law first took effect.

Marisa sits down with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, who's in his sixth year leading California's second largest city. Gloria's tenure has been marked by ambition, but it also shows how hard it is to implement the policies he previously pushed with colleagues in the state Legislature.  Gloria was also recently elected president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, putting him on the front lines of battles between the Trump administration and local governments. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Political Breakdown's weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠, delivered straight to your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"White allies need help overcoming ambivalence in their anti-racism commitments" - Dr. Yara Mekawi University of Louisville Color Lab ProfessorDespite Kentucky law banning DEI in public colleges and universities, the University of Louisville still has a Color Lab. An associate professor from this Color Lab, Dr. Yara Mekawi, was recorded by an undercover journalist from Accuracy in Media (AIM) giving a presentation on Beyond Fragility at the American Psychological Association (APA) conference on moving beyond white fragility.In it, Yara Mekawi talks about using psychology to help white people overcome their guilt and the mental issues they develop from being white and how to become a better white ally.The University of Louisville receives $134 million a year in state taxpayer funds, and Mekawi is a government employee.It is wrong to push ideas that treat people differently based upon their skin color. It is wrong to tell people they should feel guilty, oppressed, or emotional just because of the color of their skin. It is wrong to use taxpayer funds to push these ideas.The Legislature needs to put some real teeth in their DEI law, otherwise it was all just performative nonsense.

As Texas police departments build out their network of advanced license plate readers, public outcry over surveillance and safety is growing.

In the wake of recent SCOTUS decisions like Dobbs and Skrmetti, the bodies and actions of queer people, mothers, and pregnant people have been increasingly criminalized.  Lindsay Langholz is joined by Valena Beety to discuss her new book, Pink Crime: Fighting Against the Criminalization of Motherhood, Pregnancy, and Queer Identity, and how women and queer people are being punished for crimes that never occurred at all. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.orgHost: Lindsay Langholz, Vice President of Policy and ProgramGuest: Valena Beety, Robert H. McKinney Professor of Law, Indiana University Maurer School of LawLink: Pink Crime: Fighting Against the Criminalization of Motherhood, Pregnancy, and Queer Identity, by Valena Beety (30% off code: TNP30)Link: Tip that saw Pete Buttigieg separated from his children was not vetted and informant may have been ‘mentally unstable', by Jasmine FernándezLink: Post-Dobbs Pregnancy Criminal Cases, Pregnancy JusticeVisit the Podcast Website: Broken Law PodcastEmail the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.orgFollow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Bluesky | LinkedIn | YouTube-----------------Broken Law: About the law, who it serves, and who it doesn't.-----------------Production House: Flint Stone MediaCopyright of American Constitution Society 2025.

This week on the Mark Levin Show, modern Western societies, enlightened and democratic, are experiencing "soft negative power." Gradually, our democratic institutions are being subverted by infiltration of unelected institutions like bureaucracies, independent agencies, and the judiciary. Soft negative power leads to authoritarian democracy. One branch of government absorbs and overtakes the others. Legislatures pass tyrannical laws. Soft negative power is so effective that one of the worst tyrannies of all -- Marxism -- is now deeply ingrained in the Western psyche. If you take money from one successful person and give it to five others who haven't earned it, who do you think those five people will vote for? This is why America is a republic, not a democracy. This is why the Founding Fathers put in safeguards such as a Senate, Electoral College and a Supreme Court - things Democratic Socialists despise. Sen. Lindsey Graham would have been amused yet pleased by the packed tributes from those who once labeled him a warmonger. He was a peace monger who stood firmly with America's allies. He knew Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan are forces for good against Iran, Russia, and Communist China. Graham was straightforward, his word was his bond. You may not have agreed with everything he said, but he was a man of principle. He will be missed. Later, the Iranian regime needs to be eliminated. The Iranian people want liberation and are being slaughtered for speaking out - the focus should be arming them, rooting out the IRGC, and applying aggressive military leadership rather than endless bombing or infrastructure destruction alone. Meanwhile, Zelensky and the Ukrainians are winning the war against Putin and Russia. Spain has seen a massive influx of over 80,000 illegal immigrants from Morocco and Northern Africa, with humanity as far as the eye can see breaking into the country while its socialist, radical leftist, anti-American and anti-Israel president does nothing. This mirrors the rapid destruction possible in a single government cycle, as occurred under Biden in America. Communists in the Democrat Party, Democratic Socialists of America and their allies oppose immigration enforcement and attack ICE precisely because they seek such open-border circumstances as a regular occurrence to replace the current citizenry with people from the Third World. This is revolution by immigration that will destroy the country; there is no discussion of assimilation or the true purpose of immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The state Legislature returns to Sacramento from summer recess on Monday, and they'll face big questions about California's messy energy transition. Who should bear the cost of damaging wildfires? How should the state prioritize its shrinking climate fund? What regulations should they impose on the rapid buildout of AI data centers?  Guy discusses all that with two contributors to Politico's California Currents newsletter: California environment reporter Camille von Kaenel and California energy reporter Noah Baustin.  Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Political Breakdown's weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠, delivered straight to your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GREEN ENERGY GOALS ARE UNACHIEVABLE That is the message from a recent article by Sarah Montalbano from the Independence Institute. I’m specifically talking about the Clean Heat Energy Plan, which requires that Colorado gas utilities reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 41 percent compared to 2015 levels by 2035. The law also aims for 22 percent reductions by 2030 and, critically, four percent emissions reductions by the end of 2025. So how is it going? Xcel won’t say so directly, but the company has already whiffed its 2025 target. That’s despite spending $65.4 million in 2025 for 24,821 metric tons of program-attributed emissions reductions. It isn’t a surprise to Xcel that it’s missing the mark, given the company’s own consultants said in a 2024 filing that “achieving the 2025 goal is extremely unlikely.” The PUC approved the plan anyway, waiving the 2.5 percent cost cap on the grounds that doing so was in the public interest. But the PUC seems to have allowed them to pick our pockets to reach the “extremely unlikely” green goals set by the idiots in the Legislature and Governor’s office. So if they don’t meet the goals, do the ratepayers who have been soaked get their money back? The biggest takeaway is that the whole scheme relies on forcing YOU AND ME to give up our efficient natural gas furnaces for a new more expensive electric system. No thank you. I’ll talk to Sarah today at 1 about the whole thing. Read her story here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk is taking Minnesota to court. A lawsuit by Musk's artificial intelligence company, X.AI, argues the state's new so-called "nudification ban" set to take effect Saturday violates the First Amendment.The ban targets technology that allows users to create and post deepfake pornographic videos or images of people without their consent. Companies that violate the law could face a hefty fine. The state Legislature passed the law almost unanimously this year. Incoming University of Minnesota law professor and First Amendment expert Jeff Kosseff joined MPR News host Nina Moini to help explain the case and what it means for the state's law.

On Monday's Mark Levin Show, modern Western societies, enlightened and democratic, are experiencing “soft negative power.” Gradually, our democratic institutions are being subverted by the infiltration of unelected institutions like bureaucracies, independent agencies, and the judiciary. Soft negative power leads to authoritarian democracy. One branch of government absorbs and overtakes the others. Legislatures pass tyrannical laws. Soft negative power is so effective that one of the worst tyrannies of all—Marxism—is now deeply ingrained in the Western psyche. If you take money from one successful person and give it to five others who haven't earned it, who do you think those five people will vote for? This is why America is a republic, not a democracy. This is why the Founding Fathers put in safeguards such as a Senate, Electoral College, and a Supreme Court—things Democratic Socialists despise. Also, Democratic Socialists are Marxists. How different is the Democratic Party from the DSA? Abolish the Electoral College? Pack the SCOTUS? Redistribute wealth? Sounds pretty communist! Megan Romer is the co-chair of the DSA, and she didn't hide anything: on Fox News Sunday, she called for abolishing the Senate, the presidency, the SCOTUS, ICE, borders, and prisons, and wants government ownership of corporations. Steve Kornacki at NBC looked at the poll numbers, and while Democrats love all this Marxism, 8 out of 10 independents want nothing to do with it. Yet Republicans aren't capitalizing on this. Moderate Democrats like John Fetterman don't fit in anymore. Will Republicans provide them a home? Then, Anthony Fauci is set to testify before Rand Paul's Senate committee. Turns out Fauci kept a diary during COVID. He patted himself on the back for all the media attention he received and all the celebrities and high officials he met. But the diary shows he lied to us about COVID's fatality rate. Fauci spouted one set of numbers in public but wrote different numbers in his diary. Look for Rand Paul to rake Fauci over the coals. But remember this the next time someone pushes Medicare for All. We now know there was no scientific basis for the six-foot rule. We now know there was no benefit to masks. If the government controls your healthcare, the government controls what kind of healthcare you get. Finally, news flash: Elon Musk is no longer a trillionaire. Poor Bernie Sanders—he just lost his talking point! SpaceX stock lost $600 billion in value. That's how money works: it's fleeting, and it's investors who determine the value of a company. But Musk is an example of the American Dream. He started with nothing and made something of himself. And so what if he's a billionaire or trillionaire? It doesn't affect you, unless you work for him. Rich people create jobs and prosperity. It's communist regimes where people starve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas-Fort Worth region is growing as fast as anywhere in the country. But the city of Dallas itself lost residents last year. The TribCast crew speaks with urban affairs reporter Joshua Fechter about the challenges and opportunities for the city.