Podcasts about Lieutenant governor

The Trump-Endorsed Gubernatorial Candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears came to America from Jamaica with nothing but grit and a dream — and made history.A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, small business owner, and Virginia's first woman of color ever elected statewide, Winsome Earle-Sears shattered barriers to become Lieutenant Governor — and now, she's running for governor.In this powerful episode, Winsome opens up about the beliefs and experiences that shaped her journey: her positions on abortion, gay marriage, ICE, Immigration, DEI, and right-to-work laws; the Jay Jones controversy that ignited debate across Virginia; and her bold vision for a state united by freedom, opportunity, and accountability — not identity politics.For the first time, she also speaks from the heart about the tragic loss of her daughter, and how that pain transformed her into a more compassionate, purpose-driven leader.Courage, conviction, and compassion — Get to know the firebrand that is taking Virginia's gubernatorial race by storm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this inspiring conversation, Ebie Lynch — veteran, nurse, mother, and candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California — joins Lucas Mack to share her vision for a stronger, fairer, and more resilient California. From her years in the military and healthcare to her work as a labor advocate, Ebie opens up about the values that shaped her leadership and why she's stepping into the political arena.She and Lucas explore some of the biggest issues facing the state today — from housing and mental health to small-business growth, workforce development, and the balance between innovation and ethics in emerging technologies. Ebie's faith-driven approach and down-to-earth honesty make this an episode you won't forget.Whether you're passionate about civic engagement, curious about leadership grounded in service, or simply love hearing stories of people daring to make a difference, this episode will leave you both challenged and inspired.

This week on Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Jim Tressel, former national championship-winning coach and current Lieutenant Governor of Ohio. Coach Tressel dives into the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, reflects on his time leading championship programs, and shares how lessons from football continue to shape his work in public service. Whether you're a coach, leader, or lifelong learner, this conversation offers powerful takeaways on leadership, adaptability, and purpose—on and off the field. ⏱️ Episode Breakdown 1:14 – Introduction 1:45 – Team Tressel Fitness Challenge and its impact 5:42 – Discovering a passion for coaching 10:06 – The value of wearing multiple hats at a Division II program 12:00 – Lessons from his father and coaching mentors 15:10 – Growth and championship success at Youngstown State 27:00 – Transitioning to the Ohio State head coaching role 30:15 – Adjusting his approach at a powerhouse program 32:15 – Navigating a new recruiting landscape 35:30 – Reflections on Ohio State's 2025 National Championship 37:55 – Consulting experience with the Indianapolis Colts 40:40 – Taking on the VP of Strategic Engagement role at the University of Akron 42:40 – Lessons from his time as VP and later as President at Youngstown State 45:40 – What will never change about coaching college football 48:38 – Applying coaching lessons to his role as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio 51:15 – Closing thoughts Connect with Coach Tressel: Twitter: @JimTressel5 | @LtGovJimTressel

It has been a tumultuous week in Virginia's Statewide races. The fallout from the Jay Jones text messages continues to reverberate across the nation now and in the midst of that? The one and only debate between Gubernatorial candidates, Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger.  Spanberger had turned down a CNN-hosted debate saying she wanted “local news media” to moderate the debate. She may rue that decision because after a contetiuous first half of the debate in which the Lieutenant Governor would frequently interrupt filibuster-like answers asking if Spanberger was going to answer the actual question, the moderators began to pick up on that which led to what I think is the “McAuliffe Moment” of the debate You'll hear it in the beginning of this podcast, and I think you will find it interesting that it was prompted by the same tactic Glenn Youngkin used to get Terry to admit what he really thought.  After the debate a Poll was conducted by the Trafalgar Group that shows that incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares is ahead of Jones 48.9%-43.1% and has the two top races ‘statistically tied' (within the margin of error). Spanberger's 12-point lead is now 2.6% with 5.6% still undecided and Delegate Ghazala Hashmi is only ahead of John Reid 46.8% to 45.9%. We caught up with the former Ronald Reagan and George Allen aide on the way to a morning campaign stop to talk about these events. Keep Up With The Daily Signal   Sign up for our email newsletters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.dailysignal.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     Subscribe to our other shows:    The Tony Kinnett Cast: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL2284199939⁠ The Signal Sitdown: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL2026390376⁠   Problematic Women:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL7765680741⁠   Victor Davis Hanson: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL9809784327⁠     Follow The Daily Signal:    X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=DailySignal⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Truth Social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Rob opens the hour reacting to revelations that Congress obtained 30 million lines of phone data during the January 6th investigation, calling it a “massive dragnet” against conservatives. -John Reid, candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, joins to blast his opponent Gazala Hashmi and discuss radical policies, transgender issues, and the upcoming Virginia elections. Today's podcast is sponsored by : BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! RELIEFBAND : Wristbands that stop nausea from motion sickness & more. Go to http://Reliefband.com and use promo code CARSON for 20% off plus free shipping! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (www.patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is a historic day for President Trump and his second presidency. The world celebrated as all living hostages were returned after 2 tormenting years of being held captive. President Trump received a hero's welcome at the Knesset as he spoke to Israel's parliament about the triumph and future of Israel. Winsome Earle-Sears, the current Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and Republican Gubernatorial Candidate for Virginia is here to discuss her vision for Virginia. As the latest Trafalgar poll shows a neck and neck race, Earle-Sears exposed Abigail Spanberger on the debate stage earlier this week. From bad energy polices, open borders, crime and men in women's sports, Spanberger is the same woke nonsense that America voted out in 2024. Spanberger smirked when Earle-Sears confronted her about Jay Jones demented and disturbing text messages and refused to even look at Earle-Sears. Abigial Spanberger is a cunning politician only out for herself and Winsome Earle-Sears is here to serve the people of Virginia. Audrey Fahlberg broke the story on Jay Jones's homicidal fantasy. The story surrounding the text messages changed the race in Virginia and put Republicans in a place to sweep the election. Audrey unpacks the text message scandal along with more unscrupulous behavior from Jay Jones. Featuring: Winsome Earle-Sears Republican Gubernatorial Candidate, Virginia https://winsomeforgovernor.com/ Audrey Fahlberg Political Reporter | National Review https://www.nationalreview.com/ Today's show is sponsored by: Masa Chips You're probably watching the Sean Spicer Show right now and thinking “hmm, I wish I had something healthy and satisfying to snack on…” Well Masa Chips are exactly what you are looking for. Big corporations use cheap nasty seed oils that can cause inflammation and health issues. Masa cut out all the bad stuff and created a tortilla chip with just 3 ingredients: organic nixtamalized corn, sea salt, and 100 percent grass-fed beef tallow. Snacking on MASA chips feels different—you feel satisfied, light, and energetic, with no crash, bloat, or sluggishness. So head to https://MASAChips.com/SEAN to get  25% off your first order. Peraton Peraton is a company that has three things we need to modernize our air traffic control system. People. Technology. And Innovation. They proudly employ thousands of America's best and brightest. And they're already solving many of America's toughest national security challenges. Peraton already works with the Department of War and, NASA. They are literally doing stuff by land, air, and even in outer space. Peraton is ready to provide America the air traffic control system we deserve. Safer. And more reliable. Head to ⁠https://Peraton.com/ATC⁠ to learn more. The future of air travel is here. Peraton. Keksi Cookies Keksi is a gourmet cookie company known for making cookies so good, people actually talk about them. Keksi cookies are both grandma approved and social media worthy. These cookies are so good you will want to post about them and tell all your friends. For Halloween, Keksi is releasing cookies like The Mummy, a rich chocolate cookie stuffed with Nutella and packed with white chocolate chips, then wrapped in frosting bandages and given chocolate chip eyes. It's spooky, it's sweet, and honestly—it's way too delicious to survive the night. So this Halloween, forget the tricks, this is the only treat you need. Head to ⁠https://www.keksi.com/⁠ use code: SEAN15 at checkout for 15% OFF! ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're joined today by California State Treasurer Fiona Ma. The Treasurer is the state's banker and manages $3 trillion per year, among many other things. Ma is a former San Francisco Supervisor, state legislator and member of the Board of Equalization, and a current candidate for Lieutenant Governor. She spoke with us about the Treasurer's job, her path to that office, and about her mentor, the legendary John Burton.  :21 Proposition 50 debate2:12 Lindsey Horvath and Measure G6:20 Fiona Ma7:09 What does the State Treasurer do?9:10 Dancing with the Capitol Stars13:32 Origin story20:22 The Board of Equalization22:03 Can CA backfill federal budget cuts?26:53 "Government by Unicorn"27:28 Public-private partnerships31:18 What's next for Fiona Ma?36:03 #WWCAWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang"#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Deuce and Hoss discussed the final injury report for the upcoming Saints-Patriots matchup. The guys interviewed Billy Nungesser, Louisiana's Lieutenant Governor, Tom Carroll, a writer for WEEI, and Todd Graffagnini, the voice of the Pelicans. Nungesser celebrated this weekend's "National Gumbo Day." Carroll evaluated the Patriots' roster entering week six in New Orleans. Deuce and Hoss broke down New Orleans' test against the Patriots this Sunday. Graffagnini shared his thoughts on Jose Alvarado, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, and Zion Williamson.

Billy Nungesser, Louisiana's Lieutenant Governor, joined Fans and the Pro to celebrate this weekend's "National Gumbo Day." They praised the Superdome's "GumboTron," named by Deuce. Nungesser also discussed the upcoming slate of fairs in Louisiana.

Deuce and Hoss discussed the final injury report for the upcoming Saints-Patriots matchup. The guys interviewed Billy Nungesser, Louisiana's Lieutenant Governor, and Tom Carroll, a writer for WEEI. Nungesser celebrated this weekend's "National Gumbo Day." Carroll shared his thoughts on Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, OC Josh McDaniels, New England's defense, and their rushing attack.

Kate, Leah, and Melissa preview what fresh hell SCOTUS has in store for us this term, including challenges to the Fourteenth Amendment and the Court's continued obsession with fighting the culture wars. Then, after breaking down the latest legal news, the hosts welcome Lieutenant Governor of Illinois–and Senate candidate–Juliana Stratton to discuss Trump's plan to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, how state and local governments can push back against this administration, and what gives her hope in this fight. Finally, a game to commemorate Chief Justice Roberts' 20 long years on the Court. This episode was recorded live at the Athenaeum Center in Chicago.Favorite things:Leah: Bone Valley: A True Story of Injustice and Redemption in the Heart of Florida, Gilbert King; Without Precedent: How Chief Justice Roberts and His Accomplices Rewrote the Constitution and Dismantled Our Rights, Lisa Graves; One Battle After Another; The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor SwiftKate: WBEZ Chicago; Block Club Chicago; Chicago Reader; The Chicago Sun-Times on Broadview; Heart the Lover, Lily KingMelissa: Ta-Nehisi Coates and Ezra Klein Hash Out Their Charlie Kirk Disagreement; Tony Shalhoub's Breaking Bread (CNN); Mexodus (Audible's Minett a Lane Theater); Meghan Markle in Balenciaga Learn more: http://crooked.com/eventsOrder your copy of Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad VibesGet tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.comFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-The show focuses heavily on Virginia's heated political race, highlighting Democratic AG candidate Jay Jones' violent 2022 texts, which fantasized about killing a Republican lawmaker and his family -John Reid, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, joins the Newsmax Hotline to react to the Jay Jones scandal. He condemns the rhetoric, shares personal security concerns due to threats, and contrasts his campaign's message of unity with Democratic candidates' “rage-fueled” language. Today's podcast is sponsored by : BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! QUINCE : Layer up this fall with clothing & accessories that feel as good as they look! Go to http://quince.com/Newsmax for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (www.patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Reid, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the shocking scandal involving Democratic Attorney General candidate Jay Jones, who sent text messages saying he wished current Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert had “two bullets” in his head, along with wishing Gilbert's wife could watch her own children die in her arms. Reid expressed outrage over the silence from Virginia Democrats, including gubernatorial candidate Abagail Spanberger, who have refused to condemn Jones or call for him to drop out of the race. He also noted that many Democrats who voted early are now expressing deep regret over their decision. Reid detailed the disturbing pattern of escalating political violence on the left, from this scandal to the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, and what it says about the state of our political discourse. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text messageS.12 E.31 David Varnam is a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.David Varnam is the former mayor of Lancaster. Previously, he also served as a congressional aide and was also a federal policy analyst at Focus on the Family. In this episode, David Varnam talks about his campaign for Lieutenant Governor, his top priorities, and discussed what's at stake in the 2026 election in Wisconsin.ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam's opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/ Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/ Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/

Most higher ed campaigns play it safe—and end up milk toast. In this episode of Talking Tactics, Safaniya Stevenson sits down with Baldwin&'s Ashley Yetman and Emily Watson to unpack why bold ideas beget bold design. Partnering with the North Carolina School Board Association on a hearts & minds campaign, they leaned into disarming nostalgic illustrations and creator collaborations to humanize messaging. They reveal how taking creative risks can unite communities, energize audiences, and spark real impact in education marketing.Guest Names:Ashley Yetman, Co-CEO, Director of Brand Strategy, Baldwin&Emily Watson, Group Creative Director, Baldwin&Guest Socials: Ashley Yetman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-yetman-a39a0b14/Emily Watson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-watson-b9383312/Guest Bios:Ashley Yetman - As 1/3 of the kick-ass, co-CEO team, Ashley Yetman has been growing and leading the brand strategy practice at Baldwin& since 2016 — after years in the Bay Area, working on global brands like Apple, Audi, AAA and Callaway Golf. Since joining B&, she's tackled all things brand and strategy for brands across all industries; from established companies like Radio Flyer, Krispy Kreme, Gaia Herbs, Lansinoh, and KIOTI tractors, to start-up brands like Circ, Pivotal, Shibumi Shade, and Ithaca Hummus. Ashley has dedicated her career to helping companies extricate and articulate their inherent goodness, so they can live into their most real-est selves. ‘Cause she believes that being yourself (brand-self or human-self) is the best sales tool you can ever uncover. When she's not geeking out here at B&, she's either shredding mountains, at home in Durham putting up with her goofy-but-adorable sheepadoodle, or loving/negotiating every moment with her husband and two boys.Emily Watson - Emily Watson is Group Creative Director at Baldwin&, where she has led creative for Gaia Herbs, KIOTI Tractor, Long John Silver's, NCSBA, and Zulily. Since joining in 2019, she has played an integral role in growing the agency. She helped launch Take Your Seat, helping to increase Black representation in corporate boardrooms, and The Lieutenant Governor's Fund for the Fabulous, which won Gold at the Shorty Impact Awards and the Grand Award the ANA Awards. She previously did more creative stuff at MullenLowe and GSD&M, working on brands like BMW, Trésemme, Food Lion, and NC Lottery. She has many interests outside of work but is trying to keep this bio to an appropriate length and so will not bore you with stories about hiking and little kids and hound dogs. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Safaniya Stevensonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/safaniyastevenson/ About The Enrollify Podcast Network:Talking Tactics is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lieutenant Governor is doing everything he can to keep Louisiana clean - are you?

Virginia's statewide elections are now in the home stretch, with both sides pouring money into the races. The lieutenant governor contest might be the most competitive, with the race earning national attention and unexpected endorsements. The Democratic candidate joined us last week; now, Republican candidate John Reid took the mic and discussed the campaign and the issues, including reproductive rights and school gender policies. Plus, we asked Reid about turning down the temperature on political rhetoric.Protests earlier this month prompted Prince George's County leaders to pause all data center development, with a promise to assess the impacts and gather more input from residents. The move comes four years after the Prince George's County Council voted unanimously to allow data centers to be built 'by right,' meaning for most sites, developers wouldn't need council approval. Now, leaders are reconsidering that process. We asked Prince George's County Councilmember Wanika Fisher for her thoughts. Plus, we discussed the long-delayed Purple Line and how it could accelerate economic development in the county.Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

In this week’s episode, Jennifer welcomes Anne Brensley, a select board member from Wayland, Massachusetts, an accomplished attorney, finance professional, and small business owner. Anne is a first-generation American, adopted from Honduras, whose life journey includes profound experiences as a caregiver, community leader, and mother. With more than 15 years of entrepreneurial experience, senior leadership in banking, and a law degree, Anne brings determination and resilience to her campaign as she seeks the office of Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. Jennifer and Anne discuss the unique landscape of Massachusetts state politics, where candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor run independently, the underestimated power of the Lieutenant Governor’s office, and what it takes to run – and win – as a Republican woman in a predominantly blue state. Anne shares her gritty approach to leadership, emphasizing the urgent need for more practical, solution-oriented governance and fearless advocacy for local communities. The conversation tackles controversial criticisms of the MBTA Communities Act, the state’s high cost of living, outmigration of young professionals, and the lack of focus on “ownership” opportunities for the next generation. Anne positions herself as a voice for those impacted by stagnant, one-party rule and outlines a vision for connecting Statehouse policy to the everyday needs of families and municipalities. Listeners will hear candid commentary on party politics, local government, and Anne’s determination to use her diverse background as an asset for Massachusetts. “I think we have a major issue with ownership for young people. I mean that across the board, young people nowadays… they’re being deprived of ownership.” ~Anne Brensley This week on Political Contessa: Anne’s inspiration for running for Lieutenant Governor and leading from the ground up in Massachusetts The critical impact of local politics and the need for a direct line from municipalities to the state’s executive office The challenges of being a Republican woman entering statewide office in a predominantly Democratic state The overlooked potential for the Lieutenant Governor to serve as a change agent, not just a ceremonial figure The urgent need to address Massachusetts’s housing affordability and retention of young professionals Why Anne believes the MBTA Communities Act is missing the mark on homeownership and local empowerment The importance of fearless, resilient leadership and grassroots campaigning over data-driven, detached strategies Anne’s commitment to pragmatic, bipartisan problem-solving in government and her call for more women to run for office Connect with Anne Brensley: Website: www.anne2026.com Resources Mentioned: Anne Brinsley’s campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts The MBTA Communities Act Tip O’Neill’s “All politics are local” Kelly Ayotte’s messaging on New Hampshire and Massachusetts Support Anne or get involved: Volunteer or contribute at www.anne2026.com Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you’ve ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you’re ready to enter the political arena. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week, the VPM Daily Newscast is showcasing the candidates for statewide office. (00:10) Intro with State Politics Reporter Jahd Khalil (00:39) Ghazala Hashmi (07:26) John Reid Tune in Wednesday for attorney general candidate interviews. Tune in Friday for gubernatorial candidate interviews. All in-person interviews took place at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Early voting is open now in Virginia and lasts through Nov. 1. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.  Read or watch the interviews: ⁠John Reid: Lt. Gov. is 'an ambassador for the state of Virginia'⁠ ⁠Ghazala Hashmi: Virginia's No. 2 has 'critical role to play'⁠ Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

Atop the 8 o'clock hour, our dear friend and former colleague John Reid joins the show, to talk about his campaign to be the next Lieutenant Governor of Virginia as early voting begins today.

-Rob opens with the breaking news that Jimmy Kimmel is fired by ABC, blasting his partisan comedy and plummeting ratings as the end of an era for late-night TV. -Carson interviews John Reid, candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, about DEI policies, free speech, and the battle for Virginia's political future. Today's podcast is sponsored by : BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (www.patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest round of campaign finance numbers are showing the state of the race so far. Michael Pope tells us about money in the race for lieutenant governor.

In this episode, breaking news hits Coastal Carolina University: a taxpayer-funded employee who praised the murder of Charlie Kirk and suggested Congresswoman Nancy Mace should be next is no longer employed. Tara dives into the bigger issue of tenure in higher education, asking whether state-funded professors should be shielded from accountability no matter what they say or do. Joining the conversation is Pam Evette, South Carolina's Lieutenant Governor and candidate for governor, who makes the case for ending tenure at state schools, empowering students to push back against bias in the classroom, and using financial leverage to drive change. The discussion also turns to illegal immigration enforcement, comparing South Carolina's approach to Florida's “all officers deputized” model, and whether similar steps could soon come to the Palmetto State. This fast-moving episode unpacks how colleges, politics, and law enforcement intersect — and what accountability should look like for those in positions of power.

Peggy Flanagan is Minnesota's 50th Lieutenant Governor, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, and currently the country's highest ranking Native woman elected to executive office. At the center of all her work is making progress for children, working families, communities of color and Indigenous communities, and Minnesotans who have historically been underserved…

After the fatal shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, as well as bomb threats reportedly made against a Michigan lawmaker and Lieutenant Governor, has politics in 2025 become deadly? Also, should state legislators be embarrassed by talk of a fall government shutdown despite not living under the Great Recession circumstances experienced in the prior shutdowns?  MIRS discusses all of this and more with Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (D-Eastpointe), chair of the Senate Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee – and Rep. John Roth (R-Interlochen), chair of the House Appropriations Human Services Subcommittee (2:04). 

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast is part of a limited series profiling the 2025 major political party nominees for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This episode features businessman and broadcaster John Reid, the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor, for a conversation about his professional path to public service, his message to voters, his thoughts on key policy issues, and more. VHHA recorded this interview series as a public service to voters. It is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Election Day is Nov. 4 this year and early in-person voting begins Sept. 19 in Virginia. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (twitter.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/virginiahha/) using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast is part of a limited series profiling the 2025 major political party nominees for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This episode features former Virginia Delegate Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for Attorney General, for a conversation about his professional path to public service, his message to voters, his thoughts on key health policy issues, and more. VHHA recorded this interview series as a public service to voters. It is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Election Day is Nov. 4 this year and early in-person voting begins Sept. 19 in Virginia. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast is part of a limited series profiling the 2025 major political party nominees for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This episode features Virginia state Senator Ghazala Hashmi, the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor, for a conversation about her professional path to public service, her message to voters, her thoughts on key policy issues, and more. VHHA recorded this interview series as a public service to voters. It is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Election Day is Nov. 4 this year and early in-person voting begins Sept. 19 in Virginia. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast is part of a limited series profiling the 2025 major political party nominees for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This episode features former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic nominee for Governor, for a conversation about her professional path to public service, her message to voters, her thoughts on key policy issues, and more. VHHA recorded this interview series as a public service to voters. It is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Election Day is Nov. 4 this year and early in-person voting begins Sept. 19 in Virginia. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast is part of a limited series profiling the 2025 major political party nominees for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This episode features Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, the Republican nominee for Governor, for a conversation about her professional path to public service, her message to voters, her thoughts on key policy issues, and more. VHHA recorded this interview series as a public service to voters. It is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Election Day is Nov. 4 this year and early in-person voting in Virginia begins Sept. 19. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast is part of a limited series profiling the 2025 major political party nominees for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. This episode features Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, the Republican nominee for Attorney General, for a conversation about his professional path to public service, his message to voters, his thoughts on key policy issues, and more. VHHA recorded this interview series as a public service to voters. It is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Election Day is Nov. 4 this year and early in-person voting begins Sept. 19 in Virginia. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

Please note that Human Restoration Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and that this interview is not an endorsement of Morales as a candidate for office.Before Howie Morales became Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico, before he was ever a state senator, he was a teacher and a state-championship winning baseball coach in rural New Mexico. He also holds a Master's in bilingual education and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction. So it'd be difficult, it seems, to understand what he's accomplished in those elected positions except through the lens of his experience in the classroom. And he joins me to talk about that experience, how it informs his work and achievements in office, and the challenges New Mexico public school students, families, and teachers still face.

Episode 408 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! This week Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, and Zach Burcham are your host voices. City Councilman Aaron Dicken is back in the building! City finance update, road construction woes. Jeremiah finally got city trash service. This recording takes place on September 11th, we remember the day. National news is around the Charlie Kirk murder in Utah and the aftermath. How can we come together as a country to have honest dialogue again?In more local news, Carmel has a motorhome parking next to City Hall, so they are changing the rules. We have Micah Beckwith updates from the Lieutenant Governor's office. In sports, the Colts won for Jim Irsay; Phillies fans got into a scuffle in Miami over a baseball.  Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet, the smartest hour of conservative talk radio in Cumberland County and beyond! In this episode, host Peter Pappas is joined by co-host Laura Mussler and special guest Dr. Josh McConkey, a decorated emergency physician, military veteran, and current North Carolina Lieutenant Governor candidate, as well as Pastor Josh. The conversation delves deep into local North Carolina politics, with Dr. McConkey opening up about his journey from a rural Nebraska upbringing and a blue-collar railroad family to a career in medicine, military service, and a surprising lottery windfall that helped fund his congressional campaign.The panel discusses pressing issues facing North Carolinians, including the mental health crisis, the challenges of providing healthcare in rural communities, and the recent controversial changes in medical licensure standards for rural doctors. Dr. McConkey shares insights from his award-winning book, emphasizing the importance of educational reform and his vision for the lieutenant governor's office, with a focus on security, safety, and community service. Plus, you'll hear candid takes on public education, the value of trade schools, and how local political forums are shaping the state's future.Tune in to find out how Dr. McConkey's unique experiences and leadership ethos influence his campaign—and prepare for a spirited, solutions-driven discussion about the future of North Carolina.

WMAL GUEST: JOHN REID (Republican Nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia) WEBSITE: JohnReidForVirginia.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/JohnReid4VA Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: JOHN REID (Republican Nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia) on the Issues That Matter to Voters NPR: A New Nation's Report Card Shows Drops in Science, Math and Reading Scores TIMES OF ISRAEL: 1,800 Actors and Filmmakers Vow to Boycott Israeli Movie Industry Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another contentious School board meeting in Northern Virginia, this time in Fairfax where that school division is suing the Department of Education over funding that has been withheld because they have been found to be in violation of title 9 due to their policies regarding transgender students.  After the ugliness that pock-marked the Arlington School Board meeting last week, GOP Gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears and Lieutenant Governor candidate John Reid were both at the meeting to address the board and Reid tells us at the Daily Signal how it went. Keep Up With The Daily Signal   Sign up for our email newsletters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.dailysignal.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     Subscribe to our other shows:    The Tony Kinnett Cast: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL2284199939⁠ The Signal Sitdown: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL2026390376⁠   Problematic Women:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL7765680741⁠   Victor Davis Hanson: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL9809784327⁠     Follow The Daily Signal:    X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=DailySignal⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Truth Social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! Fulton County may have reached a tipping point as Democratic commissioners resist a court order requiring the appointment of two Republicans to the elections board. A judge has ruled that Fulton County Commissioners must appoint Julie Adams and Jason Frazier to its Board of Elections, as the law mandates no discretion for the commissioners to reject them. When the Democratic-majority Board of Commissioners declined, the court held them in contempt and imposed a $10,000-per-day fine. That penalty is now paused because the commissioners have appealed. Also, we got an early start to election season this year in Georgia as Debra Shigley and Jason Dickerson are headed to a September 23 runoff after finishing 1/2 in the August primary to replace Brandon Beach in a special election for SD21. Shigley, the lone Democrat in a seven-candidate special election led the primary with about 40% of the vote and Republican Jason Dickerson finished second with 17.4%, edging out Cherokee County Commissioner Steve West (17.1%).  We also touch on some updates to the Lieutenant Governor's race, as there are not 4 declared Republican candidates including Senate leaders Steve Gooch, John Kennedy, Blake Tillery, and Rep. David Clark. Sen. Greg Dolezal may also enter. On the Democratic side, state Sen. Josh McLaurin is the only announced candidate so far. The campaign is shaping up around high-stakes policy debates, particularly GOP efforts to eliminate Georgia's state income tax. Overhyped/Underhyped, Play-Along-At-Home and much more on today's jam packed episode! Connect with The Georgia Politics Podcast on Twitter @gapoliticspod Hans Appen on Twitter @hansappen Craig Kidd on Twitter @CraigKidd1 Lyndsey Coates on Instagram @list_with_lyndsey Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network. #gapol

John Reid is a lifelong Virginian, trusted conservative voice, and proven leader with the skills to deliver results for the Commonwealth. For the past eight years, he's hosted WRVA's award-winning Morning Show—one of America's longest-running conservative radio programs—where listeners tune in for his clear, common-sense takes on issues that matter. He also founded and chairs The Virginia Council, bringing parents, educators, and community leaders together to protect cultural heritage, promote civic education, and uphold Virginia's values. John began his public service career as one of President Ronald Reagan's final interns, then became Communications Director for U.S. Senator George Allen. He later led national messaging as Chief Communications Officer for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, the nation's largest new-generation veterans group. As a Richmond TV news anchor and investigative reporter for over a decade, he exposed crime, corruption, and waste. Now living in Richmond with his partner, Alonzo, John is running for Lieutenant Governor to restore trust, protect Virginia's values, and ensure the Commonwealth remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family. SHOW SUMMARY In this episode, Robert “Bob” Pizzini welcomes John Reid, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, to discuss his leadership journey. From interning under Ronald Reagan and working in broadcast journalism, to advising U.S. Senator George Allen, John shares compelling stories and insights from a diverse career. He also speaks candidly about being a gay man in public life, offering perspective on identity, leadership, and resilience. Key political topics include economic growth, right-to-work laws, and gender identity debates. John emphasizes authenticity, individual freedom, and integrity in governance—urging leaders to stand firm in their values while building bridges and seeking common ground. KEY TAKEAWAYS Leadership is a perishable skill—use it or lose it. Authenticity and resilience are vital in public service. Personal adversity shapes effective leadership. Protecting children and upholding values are central to John's platform. Economic opportunity and job creation strengthen communities. Strong convictions matter—especially when under pressure. Societal progress requires unity and shared purpose. QUOTES “Leadership is a perishable skill. Use it or lose it.” “Don't tell me why it can't be done. You just gotta figure it out.” “Find people who build, unite, and improve society.” “If you indulge foolishness, you'll make bad policy.” “I have nothing to hide. That's how you must lead.” “Great societies create a population that feeds and clothes themselves.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beauty and the Hell of It and Other Stories (Guernica, 2025) conjures up images of women who struggle through difficult transitions, unpleasant encounters, or ghastly boyfriends and husbands. One woman is a lesbian who sees the man who raped her a decade before, another suffers from bipolar disease, and a third is harassed by her professor. Some of them are grieving and others want vindication but few of them are living the lives they'd imagined. And then there's Liam, who is devastated by his young son's death, and who'd always loved the daughter of one of his father's wives. These are beautifully written, sensitive stories about a range of human reactions to the harsh realities of life and death. Lynda Williams is a freelance copyeditor and short fiction writer based in Calgary, Alberta. Her stories have appeared in Grain, The Humber Literary Review, and The New Quarterly, among others. Her literary influences include Raymond Carver, Pam Houston, and Lorrie Moore. Born and raised on a dairy farm in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Lynda arrived in Calgary after a 40-hour trip on a Greyhound bus, after which she took the best shower of her life. She has called Alberta home ever since. When she's not writing, Lynda can be found experimenting with gluten-free baking and bingeing New Girl on one of many streaming services. She has been married to her partner in crime for 12 years, and they share their home (and food) with the world's most adorable mini–Australian Shepherd, Cooper. She is a recipient of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award. For more information about Lynda and her work, visit her website here 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

This is episode 238 and it's going to be full of legal back and forth, all about the Langalibalele Rebellion, another little war as the London times called it — it's action at Bushman's River Pass after which British engineers will be sent to blow up bits of the Drakensberg. In 1873 Benjamin Chilly Campbell Pine was reappointed as Lieutenant-Governor of Natal. Pine was a career officer in the British Colonial Services, and this was the second time he was taking up the post of Lieutenant Governor in Natal. His first stint was logged between April 1850 to March 1855 and Pinetown on the hills above Durban is named after him. Then he spent time in the Gold Coast in Ghana, then the West Indies, as Governor of the Leeward Islands and Antigua. His second stint was cut short largely because of how he was going to deal with the Langalibalele affair. Two other colonials will feature through our story this episode, one being Theophilus Shepstone the Secretary of Native Affairs in Natal, and the other was Bishop John Colenso who was a liberal humanist and the implacable enemy of most British settlers. Pine's administration had to contend with the "Shepstone System," a policy of indirect rule developed by Theophilus Shepstone. This controversially separated African and European populations and was a dominant force in Natal's governance during Pine's tenure. While Pine and Shepstone collaborated, their administrations also faced criticism from white settlers over issues of land, labor, and the financing of native policy. The other main character of our tale today was Langalibalele, the hereditary chief of the Hlubi tribe from around 1836. After fleeing Zululand in 1849, he and his fellow refugees were granted land by the colonial authorities in the Escourt District, west of the town along the Msuluzi and Mtshezi Rivers. The town was laid out by Colonel Estcourt In 1847 and named after the British officer. The land the amaHlubi were handed was technically not for free, their obligations included protecting the colony from the San Raiders some galloping in from as far away as the Maluti Mountains. Langalibalele and his people were part of the Shepstone System, granted their own territory seperated from white farms. Ten years after arriving in their fertile rolling hills, Langalibalele headed off to Iswatini, Swaziland, where he'd fetched his head wife, uMzamose in 1857. There was some confusion about what the amaHlubi were expected to do. Essentially, their role was to form a buffer zone in the region and were even presented with some guns for that purpose, and once jobs opened up on the diamond mines, hundreds of amaHlubi men headed off to labour in Griqualand West, returning with valuable goods like horses, and more guns. The people flourished through the 1860s and into the early 1870s and were at peace with the colonial farmers, growing from 7 000 to 10 000 souls, with 15 000 head of cattle. The original 364 square kilometres of their land extended to more than 700 square kilometres. But the relationship with the British was riven by confusion and distrust. Natal was isolated from the hinterland by the formidabble Drakensberg Mountains, and was surrounded by black nations, thus increasing the paranoia of the settlers. The amaThembu and Xhosa to the south were respected, not to mention the amaZulu to the north East. Communication with the Cape was slow along the few roads and by sea, there were also few transport corridors in Natal itself which engendering a feeling of insecurity among the colonists.In Early March 1873 John Macfarlane singled Langalibalele and the amaHlubi out and demanded the registration of their guns in terms of Law 5. Langalibalele said he was too busy and suffering from an illness, and could not be expected to head off across such as vast area looking for his 2000 men and counting their guns. A war was brewing.

In this week's episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with NewDEAL Alum Josh Fryday, the former mayor of his hometown, Novato, CA, who went on to be California's Chief Service Officer and is now a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. They discuss how service benefits everyone and acts as a triple win - for the service member, for the community, and all of us. They emphasize the need to push back on federal cuts affecting public service efforts and how California has stepped up by expanding service programs. Debbie and Josh delve into the importance of valuing and encouraging service to build strong communities, solve big challenges, and bring people together, and they talk about what inspired Josh to build a career out of service as well as how it has impacted him and those he serves. Recognizing it as one of the big challenges for communities to solve, Josh also offers a unique approach to mitigating the economic disruption that AI can cause. Tune in to learn why Josh decided to run for Lieutenant Governor and how he thinks leaders should show up for their people.    IN THIS EPISODE:  • [02:16] An introduction to today's guest, Josh Fryday, Chief Service Officer for California. • [03:08] Josh tells us about the California Office of Service and Community Engagement. • [05:44] What volunteers are doing in the different groups within the organization. • [08:44] The impact of the Trump administration cuts and how they're fighting them. • [11:05] What we can learn from the service work happening at the local level. • [13:34] Why Josh believes we need to talk about the importance of building communities. • [15:51] How to support the California Office of Service and Community Engagement. • [17:51] Josh tells us about the best experiences he's had doing this work. • [20:42] Where Josh's desire for service came from and how it has given his life purpose. • [22:51] How Josh thinks we should handle the economic disruption that's predicted. • [24:47] Josh tells us about his election campaign for Lieutenant Governor of California. • [27:34] Why leaders should prioritize outcomes so they can deliver for their people.      

Although responsible government had come comparatively late for the Cape Colony, the transition in many ways was still too early. It had come twenty years after New Zealand and the state of Victoria in what was to become Australia. The easterners were only partly reconciled to the rule by a Cape Town elite, widely differing personalities made cooperation difficult. The staunchly liberal William Porter was opposed by the stiff proto-racist Robert Godlonton, there were rising stars like Francis William Reitz junior, the legislative leader of Beaufort West at the age of 28 — and the six foot four giant John X Merriman who was erratic, but his instinct for decency and his broad human empathy made him attractive to most who met him - Boer and Brit. He was of his time of course, intellectually convinced of the brotherhood of man as long at it meant white brotherhood. Like many colonists of the period, he found it impossible to deal with black south Africans on a sympathetic basis. There was the less attractive Gordon Sprigg, conceited and small in stature, big in ambition, but capable of folly and deception as historian Frank Welsh explains. There was the impressive Lion of Beaufort - John Molteno, who I have mentioned before, the first leader of the Cape when it achieved responsible government. Molteno owned one hundred thousand acres of well-tended land, and ran a thriving business. John Henry De Villiers was also in this first group of Cape leaders, already distinguishing himself also well off, the future Lord De Villiers, or De Villiers Graaf. Born in 1842, his public life was to fall in the most complicated and controversial period of South Africa's history. I have his biography written by Eric Walker, and it is a running commentary from his point of view on South African history. Two interests dominated his life - law and federation. By the time he died his influence on South African law would be arguably greater than any other person, presiding over the senior court for more than forty years. He also took a keen interest in politics, mostly directed towards the idea of federating South African states and colonies. De Villiers had what was called a balanced affection for both Britain and South Africa. Speak of an affection for Britain but not necessarily balanced with an affection for Africa, were the English colonists of Natal. Blacks who owned land in Natal were technically allowed to vote, as in the Cape, but every statagem was employed to weaklen this right. There was a high property qualification in Natal, but other restrictions had been added through the 1860s, when black Natalians were not allowed even to petition for admission to the electoral roll until they'd cleared a series of hurdles. Seven years of exemption from customary law being the first hurdle, then three white men had to sign approval of the black Natalian gaining the vote, which was a complete negation of the colour-blind principle which was supposed to be driving this political right. Once the black Natalian had managed to clear those hurdles, believe it or not, there was one more. He had to seek permission from the Lieutenant Governor. The list of black voters in Natal for this period was an A4 Page long. So it was deeply ironic then that one of Zulu King Cetshwayo kaMpande's most trusted chiefs - and one of his most important, was Englishman John Dunn. He was the antithesis of everything that the urbanised English settler espoused - living and marrying into the Zulu people, his descendents fiercely proud members of a large clan today. He elicited from those around him the phrase “going native” which is one of the most insidious relics of colonial thought.

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The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:00pm- Abel Maldonado—former Lieutenant Governor of California—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom's pledge to gerrymander the state even further in order to counter Texas's redistricting efforts. Notably, Republicans currently hold just 17% of the congressional seats in CA—despite nearly 40% of the state voting for Donald Trump in 2024. Plus, Maldonado reacts to a recently resurfaced clip of Newsom from 2011 where he discusses his plan to make California great again. 5:20pm- In a bizarre video he voluntarily posted to social media, former FBI Director James Comey went into great detail about how much he loves Taylor Swift and her music. He's even in a Taylor Swift fan group text! 5:40pm- Daniel Turner—Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his call for the “Trump administration to investigate what it suspects is a coordinated ‘national lawfare campaign' by left-wing climate activists aimed at influencing thousands of judges on how to approach climate litigation.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (08/18/2025): 3:05pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump held a multilateral meeting from the White House—which included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. 3:30pm- While speaking with the press, President Donald Trump expressed optimism about ending the war between Russia and Ukraine—noting that he didn't think an initial ceasefire agreement was necessary while simultaneously forging a path towards a permanent, lasting peace agreement. 3:40pm- President Trump said of the corporate media's coverage of his peace efforts: “No matter what I do, [Zelenskyy] comes out good—maybe Putin comes out good. They'll say Trump was absolutely horrible. And I've lived with that for a long time." 3:45pm- While taking questions from the press, President Trump was asked if American troops would be used to guarantee/enforce any hypothetical peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Trump said that the U.S. would be involved though he would not explicitly state American troops would be involved. 3:50pm- During an interview with Margaret Brennan, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that he saw “movement” from the Russian delegation during Friday's Alaska summit—expressing optimism that an end to the war may be possible at some point. 4:05pm- While speaking with Bill Maher, actor Chris Pratt said of President Donald Trump and the far-left's over-the-top, vitriolic reactions to his administration's policies: "I'd hate to be so mired in hatred for the president that any success from his administration is something I'd have an allergic reaction to...be reasonable here. There are certain things that would be a good thing to have. I want them all to be successful." 4:15pm- Nearly a decade later, Hillary Clinton still thinks the results of the 2016 presidential election may not be legitimate—noting, it's “why we still litigate the election.” Who the heck is still “litigating” the 2016 election (aside from her)? 4:20pm- Following Friday's summit in Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted that he would not have invaded Ukraine in 2022 had Donald Trump been president of the United States instead of Joe Biden. 4:30pm- In a post to social media, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced she will run for Governor of Pennsylvania—challenging incumbent Josh Shapiro. But will Doug Mastriano challenge her in the Republican Primary? 4:45pm- MSNBC is changing its name to “MS NOW”—that'll completely solve the network's ratings problems, right? 5:00pm- Abel Maldonado—former Lieutenant Governor of California—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom's pledge to gerrymander the state even further in order to counter Texas's redistricting efforts. Notably, Republicans currently hold just 17% of the congressional seats in CA—despite nearly 40% of the state voting for Donald Trump in 2024. Plus, Maldonado reacts to a recently resurfaced clip of Newsom from 2011 where he discusses his plan to make California great again. 5:20pm- In a bizarre video he voluntarily posted to social media, former FBI Director James Comey went into great detail about how much he loves Taylor Swift and her music. He's even in a Taylor Swift fan group text! 5:40pm- Daniel Turner—Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his call for the “Trump administration to investigate what it suspects is a coordinated ‘national lawfare campaign' by left-wing climate activists aimed at influencing thousands of judges on how to approach climate litigation.” 6:05pm- Prior to Monday's multilateral meeting at the White House, President Donald Trump was caught on a hot mic telling Emmanuel Macron: “I think [Vladimir Putin] wants to make a deal for me, you understand that? As crazy as it sounds.” 6:30pm- In a post to Truth Soc ...

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