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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Xay Khamsyvoravong shares his insights on running for Lieutenant Governor, the importance of results-oriented leadership, and how to reconnect with disheartened voters in a polarized political landscape. His perspective offers a clear blueprint for engaging communities and addressing systemic frustrations.Key Topics:The challenges and rewards of statewide campaigning, especially during a late-start election cycleHow local issues like health care and infrastructure shape state-wide voter prioritiesThe significance of results-driven leadership demonstrated through Xay's tenure as mayor and utility chairDifferentiating ideological visions within the Democratic primary and the importance of accountabilityThe impact of national political chaos on local voter engagement and how leaders can cut through the noiseThe influence of grassroots movements and community activism, exemplified through the Newport Birthing Center campaignStrategies for managing education funding crises and regionalization challenges on Aquidneck IslandThe importance of fostering long-term solutions around health care and government transparencyTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Xay's campaign journey and motivation02:21 - Differences between local and statewide campaigning in Rhode Island04:29 - Voter frustrations with the status quo and local vs. systemic issues06:04 - The role of the Lieutenant Governor's office and addressing partisan politics08:02 - Challenges of conflicting primary candidates and over-politicization10:06 - The importance of accountability versus entertainment in politics12:39 - The Newport Birthing Center: grassroots advocacy and health care priorities16:27 - Education funding crisis and regionalization on Aquidneck Island18:06 - Connecting with disillusioned voters amidst national political chaos20:07 - The broader mission: building trust and solving Rhode Island's systemic problems Support the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

The Lieutenant Governor is by most measures the most powerful office in Texas' state government structure. With full control over the agenda of the state Senate, nothing gets through our legislative process without the Lt. Governor's approval - so, placing a Democrat in that position would signal a fundamental change in the Legislature's ongoing and intolerable reality.Austin State Rep. Vikki Goodwin has been running for this critical office for the better part of a year - and Progress Texas has proudly endorsed her as a highly experienced and dedicated pro who would be perfect to help turn things around in Texas. The James Talarico race is important of course, and getting a lot of attention - but Rep. Goodwin's race (and that of State Rep. Gina Hinojosa for Governor) are of even more dire and direct impact in Austin, and are thus worth the attention of Texas voters looking for change.Learn more about Rep. Goodwin's campaign at https://www.vikkigoodwin.com/.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.

Do people vote based on Lt. Governor candidates? Ryan Wilson is running with Lisa Demuth and joins Jason to talk about what he sees his role being in a Demuth administration, and what their priorities are for Minnesota.

Alabama Republicans will soon choose their nominee for Lieutenant Governor. Watch the full 1819 News runoff debate featuring Secretary of State Wes Allen and former Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl as they discuss their vision for Alabama's future and the role of the Lieutenant Governor. This debate gives Alabama voters an opportunity to hear directly from both candidates ahead of the Republican runoff election. Subscribe to 1819 News for more Alabama political coverage, candidate interviews, and election updates.

Alabama Republicans will soon choose their nominee for Lieutenant Governor. Watch the full 1819 News runoff debate featuring Secretary of State Wes Allen and former Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl as they discuss their vision for Alabama's future and the role of the Lieutenant Governor. This debate gives Alabama voters an opportunity to hear directly from both candidates ahead of the Republican runoff election. Subscribe to 1819 News for more Alabama political coverage, candidate interviews, and election updates.

Watch the complete 2026 Alabama Republican Runoff Debate Night hosted by 1819 News, featuring candidates in three of the state's most closely watched statewide races: Attorney General, Lieutenant Governor, and U.S. Senate. This full event brings together leading conservative candidates to discuss the issues shaping Alabama's future, including: Election integrity and voter security Illegal immigration and border enforcement Crime and public safety State sovereignty and federal overreach Economic growth and tax policy Education and parental rights Government accountability and transparency National security and military readiness Alabama's role in Washington, D.C. Featured Races:

Watch the complete 2026 Alabama Republican Runoff Debate Night hosted by 1819 News, featuring candidates in three of the state's most closely watched statewide races: Attorney General, Lieutenant Governor, and U.S. Senate. This full event brings together leading conservative candidates to discuss the issues shaping Alabama's future, including: Election integrity and voter security Illegal immigration and border enforcement Crime and public safety State sovereignty and federal overreach Economic growth and tax policy Education and parental rights Government accountability and transparency National security and military readiness Alabama's role in Washington, D.C. Featured Races:

Matthew, Mario, Micah, and Mike Pastor Mark Havel Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, ‘Follow me.' And he got up and followed him.And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax-collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, ‘Why does your teacher eat with tax-collectors and sinners?' But when he heard this, he said, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.'While he was saying these things to them, suddenly a leader of the synagogue came in and knelt before him, saying, ‘My daughter has just died; but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.' And Jesus got up and followed him, with his disciples. Then suddenly a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his cloak, for she said to herself, ‘If I only touch his cloak, I will be made well.' Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, ‘Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.' And instantly the woman was made well.When Jesus came to the leader's house and saw the flute-players and the crowd making a commotion, he said, ‘Go away; for the girl is not dead but sleeping.' And they laughed at him. But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl got up. And the report of this spread throughout that district. These days after Pentecost are a long season in the church calendar. They are meant to be a time for us – after the arrival of the Holy Spirit, at Pentecost, which we talked about a couple of weeks ago – to focus on a season of growth and discipleship as God's people in the Church. A lot of Christians call it “Ordinary Time,” which couldn't sound like more of a snore. So it takes some work to see that what Jesus was up to – and what we're called to be about, still – is anything but “ordinary” for people in our day and age, who want to be more like Jesus.See, all along – even before the Holy Spirit showed up like it did at Pentecost – Jesus is just trying to love people … and trying to show people how to love people, too. He's milling around Galilee collecting followers. Building friendships. Growing relationships. Getting invited to dinner and sharing time with the cool people – and by “cool people,” I mean the tax collectors and sinners.Because I think Jesus, like Billy Joel, would “rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints … because the sinners are much more fun!”Jesus just sang it differently: “I have come to call, not the righteous, but sinners.”And it's fair to assume Matthew, who Jesus found at the tax both, measured up to the all the sinful stereotypes of a First Century Jewish tax-collector, otherwise there wouldn't be much to this story. See, the reason it was surprising, if not scandalous, for Jesus to be having dinner at Matthew's house, remember, is that Jewish tax-collectors were known to have made nice with the powers of Rome. That means Matthew would have been in charge of exacting taxes from his fellow Jews – his friends, family, and neighbors, at his discretion – to line the pockets of the occupying, oppressive Roman Empire. And tax collectors, like Matthew, were known for lining their own pockets – unfairly – along the way, too.So, imagine Jesus breaking bread with some of the richest, most corrupt people you can imagine, in our day and age. Imagine your least favorite politician. Imagine your least favorite billionaire. And just to bring it a little closer to home, imagine your least favorite boss, co-worker, teacher, coach, neighbor, ex. And now that we've each created our very own personal guest list from Hell, imagine Jesus at the head of the table … pull up a chair … and pass the mashed potatoes, please.This is why what's happened this past week in our own backyard – with the words, tweets, posts, and podcasts from certain politicians – in the name of Jesus Christ – is so maddening.I'm talking about the invitation to hate muslims, by our Lieutenant Governor, of course.And, since it's PRIDE month, I've really been struck by all of the nonsense from other powerful people who feel the need to steal the thunder from the LGBTQ+ community by declaring June “Nuclear Family Month,” instead, as some sort of middle finger to the celebration of “PRIDE.” It is the opposite of what Jesus would do – “reclaiming the rainbow,” as they say – in a petty, selfish, self-centered, close-minded, hateful, exclusionary, version of what they call “Christianity,” but which is anything but “Christ-like.”You might say, these people are sick and in need of a physician. Or a lobotomy. Or a spiritual heart-transplant. Or maybe (more kindly, Pastor Mark) they're in need of a meal, shared around a table with the very people – the children of God – they are judging, hating, afraid of, or pretending they want to – or could – save, as if that was their job – which it is not.[And let me be clear. I'm not equating the LGBTQ community with the tax collectors and sinners – or suggesting their sexuality makes them somehow sinful. I'm equating the judgment of them by the powers that be as having no more sway over Jesus' capacity to love all people, regardless of who the world says he should or should not love.]My apologies to those of you who've heard this story before. I've talked about it in our book studies of Colby Martin's UNCLOBBER, but never in the context of a sermon, surprisingly. But it came to mind in light of all that Jesus is up to this morning.When I was in elementary school, back in the 80's, my family traveled to New Orleans to see the culmination of my grandmother's latest hobby – the grand finale showcase of her time at something like an Arthur Murray Dance Studio. It sounds terribly cheesy. And maybe it was, but I doubt it. My grandmother was a pretty classy lady.And, to my childish sensibilities, it was a classy affair. It took place in a hotel ballroom downtown. We had to wear shirts and ties, hard pants and uncomfortable shoes. As part of it all, my grandmother hosted a gathering with several of her new friends – the dancers, instructors, and whatnot – at her home, for drinks and hors d'oeuvres. And that's where I met Mario, my grandma's much younger dance partner. I think he was – to my grandmother – like the professional dancers they pair with the B-list celebrities on “Dancing with the Stars.”Mario was also a Black gay man. Going by stereotype alone, it was as obvious that Mario was gay as it was that he was Black, even to my elementary-aged eyes … he had a longish jheri curl hairdo and long, polished finger nails, too, which he waved flamboyantly and without shame as he walked, talked, and danced.And this was the 1980's remember. And there was this thing called the AIDS epidemic running rampant in the gay community. And even my elementary-aged eyes and ears had told me to be very afraid of gay people – and to stay away from them – if I didn't want to get sick… or die… or probably, “catch the homosexuality.” And this guy, Mario, was in my grandmother's house. And they had danced together. And we were eating from the same buffet table. And I shook his hand when we were introduced.And I was afraid. And mad, I think. And worried about my grandmother, too.But bear with me, because what I learned, thanks to that party and around that buffet table, was as powerful as anything I'd learned around the altar of Holy Communion up to that point in my life. And it has something to do with what Jesus meant when he said he desires mercy not sacrifice.See, sacrifice was the way of worship for believers before Jesus, remember … bring a goat or a lamb, bring some incense or two turtledoves, bring a partridge in a pear tree to the house of God, set them afire as an expression of your love and repentance, and your way was made … your sins were forgiven … your prayers were lifted … your devotion, awe, and worship were offered up to the Almighty. And that was that.But Jesus, like the prophets before him changed the game. Like Amos who despised the self-righteous songs of the people and had no regard for their fake fellowship… like Isaiah who hated and was burdened by the phony festivals of the people… like Jeremiah, who found burnt offerings unacceptable… like Hosea this morning… Jesus wanted to see, to feel, to inspire among God's people mercy, compassion, love, and forgiveness – over and above all the rest.And I'm convinced that you can't scare or shame or preach or punish people into any of those things. But you can model mercy. You can practice compassion. You can offer forgiveness. You can be generous. You can love one another.And Jesus does that today, not from behind a TV screen or a computer keyboard or a pulpit, even. Jesus does that up close and personally – at Matthew's dinner table … and so near to that hemorrhaging woman she could touch him … and in the home, at the bedside, of that little girl, too.And what I think is most telling and beautiful about what Jesus was able to do for the people he met, is what he did when he healed that hemorrhaging woman. We're told, very deliberately, that Jesus sees her. And I imagine, he sees more than just what she was wearing – her red hat or her rainbow bracelet, her jheri curl or her long fingernails, let's say. I imagine he could see what twelve years of sickness and shame do to a person. I imagine he could see how exhausted and afraid she must have been. I imagine he could see how desperate and lonely she felt. I imagine he could see that she had no other option but to put her faith into someone so unbelievable and something so utterly new, for a change.We can't begin to show mercy, compassion, or forgiveness … we can't begin to love one another … until we take the time to see, to listen to, to understand the wants, needs, fears, longings, lives, and loves of others in this world – especially those who are so very different from us.I didn't learn anything about Mario that night at my grandmother's when I was a boy – acting like some kind of 5th grade Pharisee. But I've learned about him since – because I've learned to see, listen to, learn from, and love the friends I know who are like him in so many ways.It's why I pray this communion table, our worship, and the ministry we share will look more and more like where we find Jesus this morning: that we'll make room for more Matthews, more Marios, and more sinners of all stripes – and that we'll acknowledge that that includes each and every one of us, too, every day of the week. And I pray we'll work hard to see one another – really see each other and ourselves – the way God sees us all: with a wide mercy, with an abiding love, with a steadfast grace – no strings attached – that can change us, change others, and change the world our God so loves.Amen

In a program devoted to the topic of AI, Ralph welcomes first, Tyson Slocum, director of the energy group at Public Citizen, who tells us about the local backlash against the construction of data centers. Then New York Times climate writer, David Wallace-Wells, explains how the Big Tech CEOs did not count on human beings possibly rising up against them and their machines.Tyson Slocum is director of Public Citizen's Energy Program, covering the regulation of petroleum, natural gas and power markets. He serves on the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's “Energy & Environmental Markets Advisory Committee,” and frequently intervenes before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) representing the interests of household consumers.The basic question is they (Big Tech companies) are developing essentially governmental powers— governmental powers— not market powers or corporate powers. They've reached a level now where they are our government, the corporate government. And we have to escalate our urgencies to that level. It's more than just the hour is late. The hour is over. So we have to go back and respond with a completely unprecedented level of public interest, standards, etc., including whether this technology (AI) should be allowed at all.Ralph NaderI definitely see that we are in a speculative bubble. That bubble will burst. And folks within the AI industry, like Sam Altman, have been very clear where they have publicly said, when the bubble breaks, we expect to get a financial bailout because our AI applications are so important to the national interest.Tyson SlocumAnd the backlash to data centers isn't just about, oh, I'm concerned about my power rates going up or I'm concerned about the noise or the water usage. It's also a civil rights and human rights issue where people are saying, I don't like this vision that Big Tech is laying out for us that is going to be produced in this building down the street from our community.Tyson SlocumDavid Wallace-Wells is a columnist and staff writer at the New York Times, where he writes a weekly newsletter on climate change, technology, and the future of the planet. He is the author of the book, The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming. His recent feature in the New York Times Magazine is “AI Populism is Here. And No One is Ready.”Just over the last six months, there's been a huge surge in anti-AI and in particular anti-data center organizing and activism in the U.S. And you can see that on the ground where you see huge crowds coming to town halls to protest new data centers that are being proposed. You see some towns that have approved those data centers literally having their entire city council voted out of office as a result. And you see it in these surveys where within the span of just a few months. Huge sentiment flips among the American public from being basically agnostic about AI with some misgivings and some optimism to pretty striking majority opposition to the technology and the infrastructure build out that it requires.David Wallace-WellsThis (AI) is a technological revolution that has been designed and is being built by an extremely small number of people with very particular idiosyncratic, in certain ways, I think, somewhat sociopathic worldviews.David Wallace-WellsNews 6/5/26* Our top story this week comes from Congress, where the House has, at long last, successfully pushed through a War Powers Resolution on Iran. As NPR notes “The resolution had originally been set for a vote two weeks ago, but Republican leaders sent House members home early for a May recess when it appeared the largely Democratic-backed measure had enough Republican votes for passage.” However, this did not substantially erode Republican support and the resolution passed by a margin of 215 to 208, with four Republicans, led by Thomas Massie, voting for a cessation of hostilities. The measure now heads to the Senate, where Democrats have been pressing the matter as well but face an uphill battle, and even if it passes through the upper chamber, President Trump is likely to veto the measure if it arrives on his desk. Moreover, House progressives are now pushing a new War Powers Resolution, this one focusing on Lebanon. POLITICO reports Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib forced a vote this Thursday on a resolution calling for the removal of U.S. troops from Lebanon in seven days, despite opposition from the leadership of her own party. The resolution failed by a wide margin, but still garnered a respectable 92 votes, including support from Congressman Massie. Symbolic though they may be, these votes show a growing backlash to Trump's military adventurism abroad, particularly in the Middle East. With oil prices continuing to rise, this discontent shows no sign of abating.* The main news this week however were the primaires. Tuesday saw a wave of major Democratic primaries across the country. Faiz Shakir, longtime advisor to Bernie Sanders and Executive Director of More Perfect Union, reports that election night was a “clean sweep for Bernie's endorsements” with five out of five of these candidates set to win the Democratic nomination in their respective races. One race Shakir highlighted was Sam Forstag's bid for Congress in Montana's 1st congressional district. Forstag, a firefighter – technically a “smokejumper,” who parachutes into remote areas to extinguish wildfires – earned the endorsements of AOC, Jamie Raskin, Pramila Jayapal and others, as well as many unions, in addition to that of Senator Sanders. Meanwhile in the Montana Senate race, Alani Bankhead has triumphed in the Democratic primary. According to Semafor, “Republicans suspect Bankhead will essentially cede the race to [independent candidate Seth] Bodnar (despite her denials), which would make the general election more competitive.” Bodnar is the former president of the University of Montana and his campaign is backed by former Democratic Senator Jon Tester. One recent poll of a head-to-head match up of Bodnar against Republican nominee Kurt Alme shows the candidates in a dead heat.* In New Jersey, two more Sanders-endorsed candidates have emerged victorious: Analilia Mejia and Dr. Adam Hamawy. Mejia won the special election to replace now-Governor Mikie Sherill in April, beating out former Congressman Tom Malinowksi, the heavy favorite in that race. Mejia is very likely to win this seat again in November, as she already defeated the Republican nominee, Joe Hathaway, in the special election. This from MorristownGreen. Perhaps more surprisingly is the victory of Dr. Adam Hamawy. Now a plastic surgeon, he has distinguished himself for his heroism: saving the life of now-Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth when her Blackhawk helicopter was shot down in Iraq, serving as a first responder to the 9/11 attacks, and most recently, for his work in Gaza. As the Intercept puts it, “In 2024, [Hamawy]...went to Gaza to provide medical aid to Palestinians wounded by Israeli forces and was temporarily trapped there after Israel closed the Rafah border crossing. When the crossing was reopened, Hamawy was among a small group who refused to leave on demands that more medical workers be let in.” Hamawy's progressive policy platform includes support for Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, and opposing military aid to Israel. He is almost guaranteed to win this D+13 seat, succeeding Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman.* The candidates Bernie endorsed in California also prevailed, with Randy Villegas poised to win his primary in the state's 22nd congressional district and Jane Kim winning her race for California Insurance Commissioner, but the results from the state overall are more mixed. As of now, Republican Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton leads in the count, with centrist Democrat and former Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra in a close second and progressive billionaire Tom Steyer in third. However, as the count continues, Steyer's margin continues to improve while Hilton's ebbs away – meaning the runoff could end up being Becerra vs. Steyer, though it is still too early to say. A similar dynamic is unfolding in Los Angeles, where incumbent Mayor Karen Bass is ensured a slot in the general election while her opponents – Councilwoman Nithya Raman to her left and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt to her right – continue to duke it out for the second slot. With California's notoriously glacial counting pace and the LA Times reporting that millions of ballots remain to be counted, all we can do is watch and wait.* However, up in Minnesota, another Bernie-backed candidate is on the road to victory. On Tuesday, Peggy Flanagan, the Lieutenant Governor seeking the Senate seat being vacated by Amy Klobuchar, overwhelmingly won the endorsement of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. Her closest rival, Congresswoman Angie Craig, did not even bother to attend the party convention. While Craig decried the supposed anti-democratic nature of a party convention endorsement, Flanagan posted a video telling Craig “If you can't show up and face your own party, then you're not ready to face Republicans,” per the Nation. Flanagan can boast the endorsement of many high-profile progressives in addition to Sanders, such as Senators Elizabeth Warren, Ed Markey, and Minnesota's own Tina Smith, among many others. If elected, she would be the first ever Native American woman to serve as Governor of an American state.* More much-publicized endorsements came this week from AOC and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who both endorsed DSA-aligned legislative candidates, but as City and State NY notes, not the same ones. Mamdani gave his blessing to Darializa Avila Chevalier, a DSA-backed candidate running to unseat powerful Rep. Adriano Espaillat who is seeking his sixth term in Congress. Polling shows Avila Chevalier runs ahead of Espaillat when voters learn about her platform, but lags behind due to low name recognition – something the Zohran endorsement is sure to help remedy. Meanwhile AOC issued her endorsement of four DSA candidates for the state legislature. This all suggests that the two titans of the New York City Democratic Socialist movement are coordinating – with Zohran seeking to boost DSA's prospects without alienating the New York state establishment and vice versa for AOC – but that is nothing more than a hunch.* Looking southward, lame duck Republican Senator John Cornyn this week posted an article on his official Twitter page titled “Libertarian Ted Brown courts disaffected conservative voters in Texas' U.S. Senate race,” from Houston Public Media. Senator Cornyn's comment – “Ruh roh” – set off a firestorm of speculation that this was a subtle endorsement of the Libertarian's campaign and intended to undermine the campaign of his erstwhile opponent and victor of the Republican Senate primary, Ken Paxton. While Cornyn has furiously denied that this is in any way an endorsement of Brown, calling even the “characterization” that he is “promoting” this candidate “fake news,” there is little doubt that posting about Brown from his official account constitutes a promotion of the campaign, albeit not an endorsement. It will be interesting to see whether Cornyn takes other subtle, or not so subtle, digs at Paxton over the course of the campaign, given that he seems to hold a substantial degree of antipathy towards the Texas Attorney General.* Our next two stories come to us from Florida. First, in Florida's 24th congressional district, the National Journal reports longtime Congresswoman Frederica Wilson will not seek reelection. We recently discussed Congresswoman Wilson on this segment when it was revealed that she had been MIA from the House for weeks following an undisclosed eye surgery. Wilson is 82 years old. The National Journal couches this story in the context of aged members of Congress accepting, or more often refusing, to pass the torch. In its gerontocracy tracker, it highlights members like Doris Matsui, John Garamendi, Jim Clyburn and Maxine Waters, all of whom are 80 years old or older, who are actively seeking reelection this cycle.* Meanwhile, in Florida's 20th district, the Sunshine State's redistricting initiative has put the historically Black district in jeopardy. Under the newly drawn lines, the frontrunner in this seat is Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and though she claims the Congressional Black Caucus and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told her that “they know I know our community” the CBC has not endorsed her and Rep. Yvette Clarke, the CBC's chairwoman, said the caucus did not encourage Wasserman Schultz to run in the district. However, there are currently four Black candidates vying for the seat previously held by Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, including Cherfilus-McCormick herself as well as progressive challenger Elijah Manley, former Mayor of Broward County Dale Holness and Luther Campbell the former rapper more famously known as Uncle Luke. Now, according to the Miami Herald, all four of these candidates are meeting to “discuss coalescing behind one candidate.” Manley is quoted in this piece saying that while they have not reached an agreement, they “did agree that we needed to consolidate,” and he said the “conversations are going on. They have been very constructive and fruitful.” It is encouraging that in the wake of Callais decision we are beginning to see a more strategic approach to Black political representation, which has been too long monopolized by powerful longtime incumbents intent on nothing so much as preserving their own fiefdoms.* Finally, in a story shocking to exactly no one, Axios is out with a new report showing that the National Guard occupation of Washington D.C. has done little to reduce crime in the District. Per a new study by the centrist Niskansen Center, while the security theater of the deployment seems to have deterred “opportunistic” property crime, violent crime remained on the same downward trajectory it had been on since before the deployment. Moreover, the promised co-benefit – that the presence of the Guard would free up the Metropolitan Police Department to focus on high-crime areas – did not materialize at all. Despite these lackluster results, President Trump plans to double the National Guard presence in Washington – which already costs $1.5 million a day – ahead of the 250th anniversary events this summer. This is an outrageous waste of taxpayer money especially now that we know for sure how little impact this hostile occupation is actually having on driving down violent crime.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Lieutenant Governor candidate John F. Kennedy joins The Morning Xtra to discuss the issues shaping Georgia's future. He explains his plans for property tax reform, lowering insurance costs through tort reform, supporting law enforcement, strengthening education, and growing jobs across the state. Kennedy also shares why he believes old-fashioned campaigning and meeting voters face-to-face still matters. Watch The Morning Xtra every weekday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the Xtra 106.3 YouTube or listen on the Xtra 106.3 App

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The opening segment of Hour 4 on The Charlie James Show (Monday, June 1, 2026) focused on the total political disruption caused by Donald Trump's late-stage intervention in South Carolina.Key Discussion Points"Taking the Air Out of the Room": Charlie described how Donald Trump's weekend endorsement of Pamela Evette completely deflated the momentum of her primary rivals, shifting all media attention and campaign strategies squarely onto her camp exactly eight days before the June 9th primary.The Snub to the Field: Charlie analyzed the psychological blow to Attorney General Alan Wilson and U.S. Representative Nancy Mace, noting how both candidates had meticulously positioned themselves as the ultimate MAGA champions, only to see the ultimate prize handed to the Lieutenant Governor.The Free Media Blitz: The segment highlighted how Evette's campaign successfully capitalized on the announcement, dominating Upstate talk radio and local news cycles, effectively forcing all other candidates to spend their remaining campaign days reacting to her new frontrunner status.

Hour 4 full 00:00 All right, welcome back to the program. Let's go to the phones and talk to Richard in Dallas. Richard, what's going on, Hey, man, you talking about January 6th? I'll tell you how slick and sneaky our government is, I got arrested for simply thinking about going to that rally. Man, they're tough. They are tough. I want to talk to you about, listen, the Democrat Party, heard they was planning a party to celebrate the uh failure of the rezoning down there in Jim Clyburn's district. 00:30 Oh yeah. And it's going to be, I heard it's going to be hosted by one of Jim Clyburn's famous fish fries. Yeah. They're going to do the big, um, yeah, the barbecue, right? Ah, they said fish fries. Is it a fish fry? Hell yeah. heard the fish fries. might go to that. Well, I was going to make a comment about that. Down there in his district where he's at, those people vote for him. Apparently he's held this fish fry before and famous for it. Right. 00:59 And my point is, these folks, if you feed them some good old deep fried catfish, fried pig lard, listen, with some slaw and hush puppies, french fries, of times a year, couple of times a year, and serve them some good old red ripe watermelon for dessert. I'll be there. Ain't nothing wrong with that. um 01:25 for the rest of his life. People vote for him You feed me that stuff, I might vote for you for the rest of my life. I appreciate it, buddy. Thank you. Oh man, this is the time we went to a good fish fry. Last one I went to was at a VFW. Man, it was so good. Well, I've got some breaking news. I got to a breaking news sounder for the program. Duttle up, duttle up, duttle up, duttle up, duttle up. It looks like that President Trump has made, no, it doesn't look like. 01:52 I'll restate that President Trump has made an endorsement in the governor's race here in South Carolina. Yes. Yes. JJ. Yes. Yes. Go ahead. Whoa. Oh, whoa. There has been an endorsement. This was made breaking on Charlie show saying, whoa, at five 45 this afternoon, President Trump posted on truth social, highly respected and very prop a very popular. 02:22 Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, Pam Evitt, is an American first patriot who has been with me from the very beginning. She never wavered, never let me down. It was the only South Carolina gubernatorial candidate to endorse me as soon as I launched my 2024 presidential campaign. She crisscrossed South Carolina and other states for me. And I said at that time that this is truly something which I cannot forget. Now Pam is running to be the next governor of South Carolina. 02:50 A place I love and one big in 2016, 2010 and 2024, getting the highest vote by far in the state's history. A successful entrepreneur, businesswoman and civic leader prior to becoming a distinguished Lieutenant Governor and working with my friend and great Governor, Henry McMaster. Pam has proven that she has the courage and wisdom to deliver strong results for the people of her wonderful state and our nation. As your next governor, Pam will fight hard to grow the economy. 03:18 cut taxes and regulations, promote Made in the USA, champion our amazing farmers and ranchers, keep our borders secure, stop migrant crime, strengthen our military, veterans, uh safeguard our elections, and protect our always-underseas Second Amendment. Pam Evitt is a good friend, fighter, and winner, and will be a terrific governor of South Carolina. Pam has my complete and total endorsement. She will never let you down. 03:46 A big added plus for Pam is that I hear Henry McMaster Jr., the brilliant and very competent son of Henry and Peggy, will be running with her as the next Lieutenant Governor. I love South Carolina President Donald J. Trump. Vomit, vomit, vomit. 04:07 I love President Trump, love President Trump, but I think it was way, no, I'm just, here's the thing, no. 04:17 I mean, yeah, and we talked about this, didn't we? were talking about this of weeks ago. I mean, they wouldn't e ... 1939 Fri, 29 May 2026 23:05:00 +0000 ahBYw6kvLZmogBbr4mAGzwzuRctBllkQ news The Charlie James Show Podcast news Hour 4 The Charlie James Show originates from News/Talk 989 WORD, The Upstate's #1 Talk Station, weekdays 3-7pm. Charlie tackles the topics that matter to the Carolina's. He interviews the movers and shakers while letting listeners sound off on the news of the day. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2F

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A manhunt continues on Hawaii Island for Jacob Daniel Baker, a suspect wanted in connection with three murders in the Puna area. Veteran lawmaker Rep. Della Au Belatti is switching her campaign to run for lieutenant governor. Starting July 1, Hawaiian Airlines will no longer serve free meals to main cabin passengers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LT. GOVERNOR SHOWDOWN: Two Fighters Collinson & Lynch Reveal How They'll Take California Back”NEW EPISODE ALERT Take Your Power Back Show just dropped a FIRE episode on the race for Lieutenant Governor of California! Two bold fighters. Two different paths. One mission: Take Our California Back to a Better Future. In Segment 1: Independent mediator & hostage negotiator Sean Collinson brings real solutions for transparency, accountability, and bridging divides. In Segment 2: Veteran, nurse, mom & fierce advocate Ebie Lynch fights for working families, safe streets, strong schools, and real healthcare. We talk homelessness, cost of living, election security, education, public safety — and how the next Lt. Governor can actually deliver results.PLUS: Both candidates are LIVE on the official roster for the Take Our California Back to a Better Future Statewide Summit — April 24th & 25th in San Joaquin County! From the MAHA Leaders & Governor/State Candidate Forum… to the Election Transparency & Security Feature Demonstration… to the explosive Republican, NPP, Democrat All-Party Lines Debate — this is where California's future gets decided.You're invited! Come hear them in person, be part of history, and join thousands of Californians ready to take our power back. Register FREE now purchase your Farm-to-Fork Banquet Dinner tickets at TakeOurcaliforniaback.com. Drop a DM if you're watching the episode and a DM if you're coming to the Summit! Tag a friend who loves California and needs to hear this. Share it everywhere. This is your moment, California. Let's do this. #TakeYourPowerBack #CaliforniaSummit #LtGovernor #TakeOurCaliforniaBack #SanJoaquin #Election2026 — Kim Yeater | Take Your Power Back Show Connect with Us: • Website: TakeYourPowerBackShow.com • Rumble: rumble.com/c/TakeYourPowerBackShow • Live Stream: rumble.com/TakeYourPowerBackShow/live • Social Media: o X: @realkimyeatero Facebook: kimberlyyeater o Instagram: Takeyourpowerback_kimyeater o TikTok: takeyourpowerbackshow • Email: TYPBProducer@gmail.com Related Movement: TakeOurCaliforniaBack.com | TakeOurElectionsBack.com | Take Our Border Back • Website: TakeOurBorderBack.com • Rumble: rumble.com/c/TakeOurBorderBack • Live Stream: rumble.com/TakeOurBorderBack/live • Social Media: o X: @Tobbconvoymaino X: @Tobbconvoycalifornia o X: @Tobbconvoyarizona o X: @TobbconvoytexasMedia Inquiries: TYPBProducer@gmail.comSend us Fan MailSupport the show

Georgia State Senator Greg Dolezal joins The Morning Xtra to talk about his run for Lieutenant Governor and the June 16 runoff election. Dolezal discusses eliminating the state income tax, fighting corporate welfare, protecting Georgia values, immigration policy, housing affordability, and the rise of socialism in America. He also responds to comments from Keisha Lance Bottoms and explains why he believes Georgia is at a major crossroads politically and culturally. Watch The Morning Xtra every weekday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the Xtra 106.3 YouTube or listen on the Xtra 106.3 App

Fresh off Georgia’s primary election night, Greg Dolezal joins Xtra 106.3 to talk about the Lieutenant Governor runoff, exploding property taxes, government spending, and why voters are frustrated. He also dives into the fight over Georgia data centers, eminent domain, immigration policy, and protecting “Western values.” A wide-ranging and unfiltered political conversation from one of Georgia’s rising Republican voices. Watch The Morning Xtra every weekday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the Xtra 106.3 YouTube or listen on the Xtra 106.3 App

Governor Series - interview with SC Liutenant Governor and Gubnatorial Candidate Pamela Evette - Part 1 full 00:00 Welcome to News Talk 98.9, WORD's exclusive South Carolina Governor Series. Powered by Gosling Electric. An in-depth free flow conversation with the leading candidates. Here are your hosts, Charlie James and Joey Hudson. 00:16 Good afternoon, everyone. I'm Charlie James along with Joey Hudson. This is the 98.9 WORD Governor Series and we're being joined this afternoon by Lieutenant Governor Pamela Ebbett and we want to thank our friends at Gosling Electrical for sponsoring this segment. Lieutenant Governor, welcome. Thank you for being with us this afternoon for the Governor's Forum. Redistricting being discussed right now in the State House. How important is it that we get this done and 00:43 Does your opinion on this differ from the governor's? No. First off, I was at the State House all morning watching um everybody go through the 600 amendments. I want to start by saying um great job to Speaker Smith coming in with some new rules to try to move this along. We definitely don't want the clock to run out on it. It's really important. It's important because the people of South Carolina want to see it done. It's important because it's 01:11 really bigger than even our state, right? This is an issue that will shape what happens in our nation and we can't lose the Senate. We can't lose the House. We need to give President Trump everything he needs to move forward. um In South Carolina, we deserve to have a 7-0. We deserve to send seven conservative members to Congress. um And you know, what scares me, what scares the governor, 01:41 is losing and you know what the next two years will be like. It will be impeach, impeach, bottleneck, impeach. um But you know, we feel that this is what the citizens want. This is what's best for our nation. And Charlie, Joey, it hasn't been that long ago. And I hope people remember just how horrible the era of the Biden administration was with an open border. 02:09 and fentanyl running over that border and lawlessness in the streets and defund the police. We could go on and on with those horrible, horrible policies. That's why it's important to do what we're doing. That's why it's important what's happening in other red states. And I've been saying this for the last week now. Thank you to President Trump once again for putting a spotlight on what the Democrats have been doing forever. And as soon as he does that, they try to change the narrative. I mean, it's the Democrat way. 02:39 Let's change the narrative, let's flip it around, let's confuse people. And they're doing it right in the house. We saw it happen in South Carolina State House. Democrats coming in and trying to confuse the issue, basically saying, oh, if you move this map, we could pick up a seat, an extra seat, we could pick up two extra seats. It could be a four, three, it could be a five, two. But I mean, I would love your opinions because you hear from listeners all the time. 03:08 If the Democrats felt like they could pick up one or two seats, would they have thrown down 600 amendments to stop this? Yeah. Before we move on to this too, the NAACP announcing boycotts of South Carolina encouraging young African-Americans not to come to school here, not to play sports here. Your response to that? Well, I think what they're doing is they're actually hurting African-American young adults. 03:34 This is a great state, we have a great educational system. mean, anytime you start playing these games, and we see what happens. I am so disenchanted with leadership. We can, we might as well talk about SC State, right? Let's just rip the Band-Aid off. And that was something, to me, where I became angry was that where was the leadership? 04:03 Where were professors? Why weren't they sitting down these young adults and telling them real facts? President Trump has done more for historically black colleges and universities than any president in our history. That's a fact. You know, the General Assembly, we have super ... 1381 Tue, 19 May 2026 20:33:00 +0000 J1iEoSw1j8CNrsYRNa90W9ebN61WPhJm news The Charlie James Show Podcast news Governor Series - interview with SC Liutenant Governor and Gubnatorial Candidate Pamela Evette - Part 1 The Charlie James Show originates from News/Talk 989 WORD, The Upstate's #1 Talk Station, weekdays 3-7pm. Charlie tackles the topics that matter to the Carolina's. He interviews the movers and shakers while letting listeners sound off on the news of the day. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

Governor Series - interview with SC Liutenant Governor and Gubnatorial Candidate Pamela Evette - Part 2 full 00:00 Powered by Guzzling Electric. Once again, Charlie James and Joey Hudson. 00:16 And good afternoon. This is the 98.9 WORD Governor Series. I'm Charlie James along with Joey Hudson. Special thanks to our friends at Gosling Electrical Services. We're being joined this afternoon by Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evitt who is running for Governor of South Carolina. Lieutenant Governor, thank you for being with us. South Carolina faces growing energy demand. have uh growing manufacturing facilities, population. Couple cities here in the upstate of South Carolina, the fastest growing cities. 00:45 in the state, what's your plan to keep energy affordable and reliable over the next decade? Well that is something that I've been really focused on for the last few years. I've traveled around the country with RSLC talking on panels about energy and know energy security is national security. think last year with the energy bill that was passed that was a great kind of shot in the arm for us here in South Carolina. 01:11 Right now today, South Carolina, 58 % of our energy has gotten through nuclear. And so the resurrection of VC Summer was a great thing. All of it being done with private equity dollars, so not going to the rate payers, which is, that was a must after what had happened prior. Brookfield was in my office. Probably, again, my weeks all are merging together, probably about four or five weeks ago. 01:39 And you know, they're saying six to six and a half years, we'll have that up and running two reactors going to four. We have the possibility to six reactors. We have six licenses here in the state. It would be a game changer for us as a state. Turning our coal plants into natural gas plants, something that I'm, something I've really liked, gentlemen, I have loved being Lieutenant Governor because I have been able to travel the state and sit with people and find out what's affecting people. 02:08 in their area, you know, in real time, and that's important. So I was doing a roundtable uh down in Myrtle Beach, and there was a developer there that was talking about the pipeline, and he said to me, he said, Lieutenant Governor, you know, we really didn't, we missed the ball with that piece of legislation. I was like, what part of it? And he said, well, we don't have an increased pipe coming into Horry County. 02:36 And with that means that we can't build vertical, you know, we have an energy problem, people are having to resort to propane, we're having, you know, there's gonna be tanks above ground everywhere, it's gonna be an eyesore. And I was like, that was the first time I had ever heard that. Went back to Columbia, did some research, talked to my friends on that committee, and here, the bill to actually... 03:01 Well, it was a lawsuit that was brought, but it was sitting on one of the Supreme Court justice's desks. It just hadn't been signed yet. That got signed, and a few weeks ago, I was standing out at the site where they were putting in the bigger line, actually to go through Georgetown, through Horry County, Myrtle Beach to North Myrtle Beach, um to actually deliver them the energy they need. That is really important as we grow. 03:25 especially with the careers of tomorrow, I believe we're in the middle of an industrial revolution when it comes to what are the careers of tomorrow gonna look like. And as your next governor, I am really focused on one, how do we have the energy we need to do that, which means we have to put things like expanding nuclear on the table, making sure we have enough natural gas to uh support dispatchable energy. um 03:51 And then making sure that our K through 12 system and our higher education system is prepared to um create that workforce. We cannot be behind the eight ball with this because things are changing fast. But energy is going to play a key role into our growth, the type of industries that can come here. And the fact that we are diversifying in that, Joey, ... 1498 Tue, 19 May 2026 21:04:00 +0000 jFrqxitKNRrFAGkKnCwVLVTJQPr5sc5I news The Charlie James Show Podcast news Governor Series - interview with SC Liutenant Governor and Gubnatorial Candidate Pamela Evette - Part 2 The Charlie James Show originates from News/Talk 989 WORD, The Upstate's #1 Talk Station, weekdays 3-7pm. Charlie tackles the topics that matter to the Carolina's. He interviews the movers and shakers while letting listeners sound off on the news of the day. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

Governor Series - Interview with SC Lieutenant Governor and Gubanortial Canidate Pamela Evette full 00:00 News Talk 98.9 WORD's exclusive South Carolina Governor Series powered by Gosling Electric. An in-depth free flow conversation with the leading candidates. Here are your hosts Charlie James and Joey Hudson. 00:16 Good afternoon, everyone. I'm Charlie James along with Joey Hudson. is the 98.9 WORD Governor Series and we're being joined this afternoon by Lieutenant Governor Pamela Ebbett and we want to thank our friends at Gosling Electrical for sponsoring this segment. Lieutenant Governor, welcome. Thank you for being with us this afternoon for the Governor's Forum. Redistricting being discussed right now in the State House. How important is it that we get this done and 00:43 Does your opinion on this differ from the governor's? No. First off, I was at the State House all morning watching um everybody go through the 600 amendments. I want to start by saying um great job to Speaker Smith coming in with some new rules to try to move this along. We definitely don't want the clock to run out on it. It's really important. It's important because the people of South Carolina want to see it done. It's important because it's 01:11 really bigger than even our state, right? This is an issue that will shape what happens in our nation and we can't lose the Senate. We can't lose the House. We need to give President Trump everything he needs to move forward. um In South Carolina, we deserve to have a 7-0. We deserve to send seven conservative members to Congress. um And you know, what scares me, what scares the governor, 01:41 is losing and you know what the next two years will be like. It will be impeach, impeach, bottleneck, impeach. um But you know, we feel that this is what the citizens want. This is what's best for our nation. And Charlie, Joey, it hasn't been that long ago. And I hope people remember just how horrible the era of the Biden administration was with an open border. 02:09 and fentanyl running over that border and lawlessness in the streets and defund the police. We could go on and on with those horrible, horrible policies. That's why it's important to do what we're doing. That's why it's important what's happening in other red states. And I've been saying this for the last week now. Thank you to President Trump once again for putting a spotlight on what the Democrats have been doing forever. And as soon as he does that, they try to change the narrative. I mean, it's the Democrat way. 02:39 Let's change the narrative, let's flip it around, let's confuse people. And they're doing it right in the house. We saw it happen in South Carolina State House. Democrats coming in and trying to confuse the issue, basically saying, oh, if you move this map, we could pick up a seat, an extra seat, we could pick up two extra seats. It could be a four, three, it could be a five, two. But I mean, I would love your opinions because you hear from listeners all the time. 03:08 If the Democrats felt like they could pick up one or two seats, would they have thrown down 600 amendments to stop this? Yeah, yeah. Before we move on to this too, the NAACP announcing boycotts of South Carolina encouraging young African-Americans not to come to school here, not to play sports here. Your response to that? Well, I think what they're doing is they're actually hurting African-American young adults. 03:35 This is a great state, we have a great educational system. mean, anytime you start playing these games, and we see what happens. I am so disenchanted with leadership. We can, we might as talk about SC State, right? Let's just rip the Band-Aid off. And that was something, to me, where I became angry was that where was the leadership? 04:03 Where were professors? Why weren't they sitting down these young adults and telling them real facts? President Trump has done more for historically black colleges and universities than any president in our history. That's a fact. You know, the General Assembly, we have super major ... 2874 Tue, 19 May 2026 21:10:00 +0000 EyVk3klrLOgMEV9hYz76HLLFRnGvwCPm news The Charlie James Show Podcast news Governor Series - Interview with SC Lieutenant Governor and Gubanortial Canidate Pamela Evette The Charlie James Show originates from News/Talk 989 WORD, The Upstate's #1 Talk Station, weekdays 3-7pm. Charlie tackles the topics that matter to the Carolina's. He interviews the movers and shakers while letting listeners sound off on the news of the day. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

This week on The Land Show, our host Jonathan Goode speaks with: - Ethan Barrett, Fire Analyst with the Alabama Forestry Commission, to discuss how the recent rains have helped our fire danger across the state. We also discuss the large wildfires that have been ravaging parts of Georgia this spring, and the causes for those. https://forestry.alabama.gov/ - Anne Matthews, with the Vulcan Orienteering Club, joins us to talk about the sport of orienteering racing. Anne shares how their club helped host an event during the World Games, and opportunities for others to participate in this unique sport. https://vulcanorienteering.org/?page=home - Rick Pate,  Alabama's Commission of Agriculture and Industries, is on to talk about some recent trends in agriculture. Mr. Pate also talks about his current campaign to be Alabama's next Lieutenant Governor, and encourages people to go vote in the Primary Election on 5/19/26.  Thanks to our generous sponsors that make it possible to bring you The Land Show every week: Alabama Ag Credit,  Farm & Forest Brokers, First South Farm Credit, The Land Report, LandThink, and LandFlip.   Subscribe to The Land Show, anywhere you get quality podcasts. If you like our content, please give us a positive review so others can find us as well. Farm & Forest Brokers is Setting the Standard in Alabama Land Sales. Call or text us today at 205-340-3946 to help with any of your land needs.

Louisiana House lawmakers voted to advance a bill that would put removed Confederate statues under state control, but would that mean those monuments could actually be put back up? And who should decide what happens to statues that were taken down by New Orleans? Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser joins Scoot to explain what's going on with the old Confederate monuments that were taken down by the city of New Orleans all those years ago.

This hour, Scoot speaks with Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser about what's going on with the old Confederate monuments that were taken down by the city of New Orleans all those years ago.

On today's show, Scoot talks about the New Orleans Saints making their international debut in October when they play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris, France, and the massive swarms of termites. Then, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser joins Scoot to explain what's going on with the old Confederate monuments that were taken down by the city of New Orleans all those years ago. Also, Scoot talks about Mayor LaToya Cantrell's defense team fighting to keep new evidence out of her federal fraud case involving her former bodyguard Jeffrey Vappie.

2 - Looks like Trump is leaving for China early. What was the final “Don” count? Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Jason Richey, joins us in-studio this afternoon. What is he doing here? What does he think of Doug Mastriano's appointment? What is Jason's view of Josh Shapiro's constant flip-flopping on issues and refusing to stand on a policy? What are the issues that Pennsylvania faces? What is the most upsetting thing about Josh Shapiro's sexual harassment case? What is the future of PA when it comes to abortion? Do we approve of Justice Wecht party switching and his reasoning? What will he be doing in town today? 245 - The Lightning Round! 250 - The Crossover with Tony Bruno!

12 - Dom kicks off with a rundown of today's biggest headlines. We're sending who to Slovakia? 1205 - The kids hate AI! Why isn't anyone stopping the AI wave that citizens seemingly do not want? 1215 - Side - all time female medical professional 1220 - Why is Trump taking the temperature of possible 2028 GOP Presidential candidates? Is JD Vance going to be on the ticket at all? 1235 - What do you think of looksmaxxing? 1240 - What is the future of concealed carry in PA? Will a group confront ICE? 1250 - Your calls. 1 - Why do we hate AI so much? Your calls. 105 - Steve Gruber, award winning journalist, TV broadcaster and radio host of the #1 syndicated radio program in Michigan, The Steve Gruber Show, is here. Is radio hosting really a job? What is Steve's big fear with the rise of AI? What does he worry about in terms of being listened to and watched by these machines? Is there any way to avoid this wave of AI in cars? What does Steve think of Elissa Slotkin's recent comments? 120 - What is the difference between China today and the Soviets way back when? Should we make any deals with them? Your calls. 135 - Lieutenant Colonel Allen B. West joins us today. What should be the best way fro America to deal with the Chinese? What about the long term vision in Iran? What will happen to the filibuster, if anything? When will we see Allen next? 150 - What was the “Don” count? 2 - Looks like Trump is leaving for China early. What was the final “Don” count? Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Jason Richey, joins us in-studio this afternoon. What is he doing here? What does he think of Doug Mastriano's appointment? What is Jason's view of Josh Shapiro's constant flip-flopping on issues and refusing to stand on a policy? What are the issues that Pennsylvania faces? What is the most upsetting thing about Josh Shapiro's sexual harassment case? What is the future of PA when it comes to abortion? Do we approve of Justice Wecht party switching and his reasoning? What will he be doing in town today? 245 - The Lightning Round! 250 - The Crossover with Tony Bruno!

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine why Georgia's lieutenant governor race has become one of the most revealing contests of the 2026 cycle. They break down the Republican field, from insider-outsider candidates like Greg Dolezal to more establishment-aligned contenders such as John F. Kennedy. Then Greg and Patricia speak with Kennedy about tax relief, redistricting, voting machines and how he would handle one of the most powerful jobs under the Gold Dome. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan breaks a major exclusive story: There are nowhere near enough votes in the Wisconsin Senate to pass the massive budget surplus deal negotiated by Governor Evers and GOP legislative leaders. Dan discusses this with Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August and Lieutenant Governor candidate Will Martin. Plus, another big exclusive: A major Democrat candidate calls her own hometown horribly racist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan breaks a major exclusive story: There are nowhere near enough votes in the Wisconsin Senate to pass the massive budget surplus deal negotiated by Governor Evers and GOP legislative leaders. Dan discusses this with Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August and Lieutenant Governor candidate Will Martin. Plus, another big exclusive: A major Democrat candidate calls her own hometown horribly racist.

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for April 6, 2026. The guest and topic for this segment includes a Plymouth County Update with County Commissioner Chairwoman Sandra Wright, who breaks down the county budget, the final phase of ARPA fund distribution, her key initiatives, and her campaign for a fifth term this fall. New Bedford City Councilor Shawn Oliver joins the show to discuss being tapped as the Lieutenant Governor running mate alongside Brian Shortsleeve—and what their ticket is bringing to voters across Massachusetts. Whitman Select Board member Justin Evans talks about the town's serious FY2027 budget challenges ahead of Town Meeting—including difficult conversations about potential cuts and the future of the public library. Rob Coakley stops by to preview and predict the biggest matchups for WrestleMania 42, coming to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and Alcoholics Anonymous. Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes & Spotify today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci - Copyright © 2026.

Few public servants in Louisiana history have worn as many hats, or told as many stories, as Jay Dardenne. Having served as State Senator, Secretary of State, Lieutenant Governor, and Commissioner of Administration under John Bel Edwards, Dardenne has spent decades shaping and promoting the state. But in this conversation, we explore a different dimension of his life: historian, storyteller, and documentarian. Dardenne is the creator and host of Why Louisiana Ain't Mississippi or Any Place Else, a production of Louisiana Public Broadcasting that brings Louisiana's complex history to life. What began as a live presentation he started developing in the 1990s has evolved into a widely viewed documentary, what Jay calls “a gumbo of culture, politics, music, and storytelling.” His goal is simple but profound: to help people understand not just what happened in Louisiana, but why it shaped who we are today. His personal connection to Acadiana runs deep. “It is always good to come to Lafayette,” he shares. “I spend a lot of time here growing up because my mother was born here. It's like a second home.” Dardenne's passion for public service began early. Reflecting on his time as student body president at Louisiana State University, he admits the decision to run came “in a moment of weakness,” but it set the stage for a lifelong commitment to leadership. “I think I did want to serve from a young age. I always wanted to be president of this or that. It was kind of a natural move for me to decide to get into politics.” Even today, he remains active in the legal field, working as a mediator and maintaining a practice focused on business matters and estate planning. “I don't want to retire,” he says candidly. At the heart of this episode is Dardenne's deep dive into Louisiana's identity. He emphasizes that Louisiana's influence far exceeds its size: “We punch above our weight as a state. Our influence and our impact on sports, music, politics, art and literature is disproportionate to our size.” His storytelling traces the state's origins from Indigenous civilizations at Poverty Point, a site he notes was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site during his tenure as Lieutenant Governor, to the layered cultural influences of French, Spanish, African, Acadian, and immigrant communities. He walks listeners through the founding of New Orleans by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville and the early French explorers like René-Robert Cavelier de La Salle, highlighting how these forces combined to create what he repeatedly describes as a uniquely Louisiana “gumbo.” The conversation also captures his appreciation for the state's colorful political past. Figures like Huey Long and Dudley LeBlanc loom large in his storytelling, representing a brand of larger-than-life leadership that he believes has faded over time. “We have characters still,” he says, “but we don't have the color that Huey Long and Dudley LeBlanc brought.” Why Louisiana Ain't Mississippi… or Any Place Else! Documentary Companion Book showcases the photography of visual documentarian photographer Carol Highsmith. The book takes you on a visual journey across Louisiana, revealing hidden beauty and startling new perspectives of iconic images. It can be purchased at LPB’s website here. Dardenne's work is not just about history, it's about connection. Through humor, he makes complex narratives memorable: “People do remember things that entertain them.” That philosophy has helped his presentation resonate with audiences across generations, even leading to curriculum-based lesson plans for students in grades 6 through 12. Educators, students, and parents now have access to new digital resources that complement learning across multiple areas of study and put Louisiana history and culture center stage! Developed by LPB Education, these free educational resources offer entertaining and informative content for twenty-four curriculum supports. This effort was funded through a dedicated percentage of membership revenues raised by Why Louisiana Ain't Mississippi… or Any Place Else! Visit https://whylouisiana.lpb.org/Classroom.html for more information. He also shares insight into his latest documentary project, focused on LSU legend Billy Cannon. The film explores Cannon's life beyond football, including his later work at Louisiana State Penitentiary. “It'll be a football story,” Dardenne explains, “but it'll also be about redemption, what he did at Angola after he was released from prison.” When asked what he is most proud of, Dardenne's answer is deeply personal: “My two sons.” Professionally, however, his guiding principle has remained constant: “I like to leave a place better than I found it.” That ethos extends to his love for Louisiana itself. Despite its challenges, he believes the state's culture and sense of identity keep people rooted here. “We're very self-critical, but nonetheless, this is a place where people want to live. They love the lifestyle. They love who we are.” In this episode, Jay Dardenne reminds us that Louisiana is not easily defined, and that's exactly the point. Through history, humor, and heartfelt reflection, he invites us to see the state not just as a place, but as a living story worth preserving.

New voter information privacy laws go into effect Utah judiciary examining leak of confidential investigation into Utah Supreme Court justice Examining children's mental health: the warning signs and possible treatments National Republicans renew push for redistricting ahead of midterm elections How are Utah's working moms faring? Local Habitat for Humanity chapter recruits women to build special homes Developer behind Box Elder County data center pulls water rights application Utah Law Enforcement Memorial to hold vigil tonight New building on Utah's Capitol Hill named after former Governor Mike Leavitt

Lieutenant Governor Diedre Henderson is reaffirming her belief that Utah's elections are secure. She sat down exclusively with KSL to share her thoughts on the continued questioning and attacking of our elections system. Greg and Holly hear her comments and share their own takes on the process. They also broaden out the conversation to discuss the balance between trust and distrust when it comes to the government.

Some say yes, others say no. Analysis on a proposal for term limits in the highest offices in the state from Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News.

Keith Regan, serving as comptroller and the acting lieutenant governor for the state, talks about balancing the two roles; Karl Banks, of the Environmental Protection Agency, out of the Region 9 office in California, on the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku in Saipan

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4.29.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved We're facing a significant assault on our voting rights. The Supreme Court has weakened the core requirement of the Voting Rights Act that protected majority-minority districts. This decision will make it much more difficult to challenge discriminatory redistricting maps. I'll discuss this ruling with Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott, Co-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus; Quentin James, President of The Collective PAC; and Damon Hewitt, President and Executive Director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. In Florida, the state House has passed Governor Ron DeSantis' proposed congressional map, which could enable Republicans to flip up to four seats. We'll show you how Representative Angie Dixon's disapproval of the vote. The Virginia Supreme Court has chosen not to overturn a lower court ruling that blocked the implementation of last week's redistricting election results. In South Carolina, the Lieutenant Governor has criticized students at HBCU South Carolina State University for protesting her speaking at this year's graduation. We'll talk to a former board member and alum about the resistance to her presence. And, in North Carolina, the interim president of Saint Augustine's University has resigned as the school files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and ceases its fight for accreditation. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past few weeks, there have been multiple high-profile incidents of Black men committing acts of violence against their loved ones, from a man in Shreveport killing his children, to the former Lieutenant Governor of Virginia killing himself and his wife. On this episode, we're asking: What does this violence have to do with patriarchy? What does it have to do with mental health? What does it have to do with race and gender? And what would it take to create a culture that actually protects Black women and children?See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Let us know what you think!  Most veterans hit a wall when the uniform comes off, lost without a mission, a team, or a clear next move. In Episode 431, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, Green Beret and 21st Lieutenant Governor of Florida, breaks down how he turned a combat injury, an amputation decision, and a 23-year Special Forces career into the highest civilian post in his state. If you're searching for purpose after service or weighing whether to run, lead, or build, this episode gives you the blueprint. Key Topics CoveredWhy most military transitions fail and how to set yourself up to winRebuilding identity after a career-ending combat injuryThe decision to amputate and what it taught him about controlLeadership lessons from Special Forces that translate to civilian lifeWhy veterans need to run for office at every levelFlorida's priorities on security, economy, and agriculture Listen now, follow Security Halt! Podcast wherever you get your shows, and share this episode with a veteran who's looking for the next mission. Chapters:00:00 Intro: From Combat Veteran to Florida's Lieutenant Governor 03:07 Special Forces Selection and the Leadership That Shaped Him 05:58 The Combat Injury That Ended His Military Career 08:57 Why He Chose Amputation and Took Back Control 11:58 Rebuilding Identity After a Career-Ending Injury 15:04 How Community and Brotherhood Saved His Transition 25:11 The Decision to Run for Office After Service 32:20 Why America Needs More Veterans in Public Office 39:14 Leadership Lessons That Translate from the Team Room to the Statehouse 44:05 Florida's Priorities: Border Security, Economic Strength, and Community 50:19 Defending Florida Agriculture and the Families Who Feed America 55:40 How Leaders Protect Their Mental Health While Serving OthersSponsored by: Transcend Use my referral link to book a consultation for Peptide Therapy http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballeroPure Liberty LabsUse Code: SECURITY_HALT_10Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purelibertylabs/ Website: https://purelibertylabs.com/PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP Use code: Security Halt Podcast 25Website: https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATIONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/ Website: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/ Request Help: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/ Security Halt Mediahttps://www.securityhaltmedia.com/Instagram: @securityhaltX: @SecurityHaltTik Tok: @security.halt.podLinkedIn: Deny Caballero Looking for custom handmade items, military memorabilia, or laser engraving? Contact Eric Gilgenast.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/haus_gilgenast_woodworks_main/Website: https://www.hausgilgenastwoodworks.comSupport the showProduced by Security Halt Media

Send us Fan MailJack Greiner and Randy Freking welcome David Pepper, a lifelong Cincinnatian and former chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party. The conversation covers David's deep-rooted passion for the Cincinnati Reds, sharing nostalgic memories and discussing favorite players like Eric Davis and Ken Griffey Jr. David also talks about his political journey, his books on gerrymandering, and his candidacy for lieutenant governor alongside Amy Acton. The episode is filled with engaging anecdotes, baseball trivia, and a shared love for Cincinnati sports.Keywords:Cincinnati RedsDavid PepperEric DavisKen Griffey Jr.Ohio Democratic PartyGerrymanderingAmy ActonBaseball nostalgiaCincinnati sportsPolitical journeyChapters:Introduction and Guest Welcome (0:00 - 0:42)Hosts introduce David Pepper and his background.Reds Fandom and Early Memories (0:42 - 2:39)David shares his early experiences as a Reds fan.Favorite Players and Baseball Stories (2:39 - 5:40)Discussion about favorite players like Eric Davis and Ken Griffey Jr.Political Career and Writing (5:40 - 14:18)David talks about his political journey and his books.Running for Lieutenant Governor (14:18 - 17:09)Insights into David's candidacy with Amy Acton.Baseball and Politics (17:09 - 22:32)The intersection of sports fandom and political life.Fun Categories and Personal Stories (22:32 - 42:54)Engaging segments like "Marty McFly" and "Mount Rushmore" of Reds players.Conclusion and Optimism for the Season (42:54 - End)Closing thoughts and excitement for the upcoming baseball season. Jack thanks the listeners

Fiona Ma is currently terming out as California's Treasurer, but after more than two decades of public service, she's now running to be the state's Lieutenant Governor. While most of the media's attention has been focused on the still unpredictable gubernatorial race, there are sixteen in the race for California's No. 2 seat of power, and Fiona has the clearest institutional resume, giving her an early advantage in name recognition among voters even as most remain undecided. Over 30 current and former California mayors have endorsed her. Early polling gives her a lead with likely Democratic voters, but eight in 10 voters still have no opinion of her--a reminder that institutional status has not translated into decisive primary support.  This episode is your chance to get to know her better and to appreciate her immense qualifications to be California's next Lieutenant Governor. Find out more about her and her vision for California by going to www.fionama.com.

This week on The Land Show, our host Jonathan Goode speaks with:   - Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, joins us to discuss what voters need to do now to be prepared for the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, May 19. Secretary Allen also shares about his campaign bid to be the next Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. We discuss multiple opportunities and challenges facing the people across our great state.   - Michael Barnes, agent with Farm and Forest Brokers, is on to talk about the Huntsville and north Alabama land markets. Michael also shares about his recent success at the Boykin Spaniel National Championships with his dogs from Valley Way Kennels. https://farmandforestbrokers.com/michael-barnes/   - Chris Hutzler, with Common Ground Outdoors, is on for an April update on what is happening with his property at Big Ridge. Chris talks about improving wildlife habitat through hack and squirt timber improvement, the importance of not mowing your fields during spring turkey nesting season, and also how he is planting vetch as a high yield forage for the wildlife on his property. Follow Chris on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGroundOutdoors   Thanks to our generous sponsors that make it possible to bring you The Land Show every week: Alabama Ag Credit,  Farm & Forest Brokers, First South Farm Credit, The Land Report, LandThink, and LandFlip.   Subscribe to The Land Show, anywhere you get quality podcasts. If you like our content, please give us a positive review so others can find us as well. Farm & Forest Brokers is Setting the Standard in Alabama Land Sales. Call or text us today at 205-340-3946.

In this week's episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with Mitch Landrieu, who served as a Louisiana state legislator, Lieutenant Governor, and long-time Mayor of New Orleans, and who, in the Biden Administration, oversaw the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Debbie and Mayor Landrieu discuss the current political moment and what it will take to get beyond the divisiveness of this moment, emphasizing that the question for the country's direction is not about left, right, and center; it's about coming together as Americans to fight autocracy. The conversation also covers how Mayor Landrieu rebuilt his city post-Hurricane Katrina, his work in the federal government, his advice on making government work well, and the need to embrace radical reform at speed to deliver results. Tune in to learn about the ways the local government can offer hope.  IN THIS EPISODE: • [01:02] Mayor Mitch Landrieu's political career and influence in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the Biden administration. • [02:32] Where we are going as a country and what comes next.  • [08:33] How the political landscape has shifted and how Americans should respond. • [13:08] What it might mean to compromise and work together. • [14:39] Understanding where the common ground is between Republicans and Democrats. • [16:10] What we can actually expect and demand of government. • [19:38] Insight into what it was like to be Mayor of New Orleans. • [25:57] Why it is so important to continue telling the truth in local government. • [27:08] Advice and hope for those working in local government.

President Trump claims the United States has a lot of agreement with Iran. Also, according to police, former Lieutenant Governor of Virginia kills his wife and himself. Plus, nearly one week after splashdown we hear from the four astronauts who went to the far side of the moon and are now back on Earth.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Has Trump Jumped the Shark? MTG & Ro Khanna Talk About A Third Party. Reps Swalwell AND Gonzales Resign. Rock & Roll HOF. WNBA, NFL & Military Draft.  In this explosive episode of Independent Americans, host Paul Rieckhoff sits down with the great and powerful Michael Steele—former RNC Chairman and Lieutenant Governor of Maryland and cohost of MS NOW's The Weeknight airing weekdays at 7pm ET—for a raw, unfiltered debrief on the current state of the American duopoly. Steele doesn't hold back, detailing why he believes the Republican Party is currently racing toward a "fucking cliff" and what it actually takes to maintain integrity when your political home has abandoned its foundational principles. From his personal history as a fencer to his perspective as the first African American leader of the RNC, Steele provides a masterclass in political realism and the urgent need for a viable third-party movement in America. Beyond the political crossfire, this episode drills down into the critical national security stories the mainstream media is missing. We cover the escalating blockade in Iran being enforced by 10,000 U.S. service members, the "geopolitical victim-shaming" of Ukraine, and the stunning technological innovations of robotic warfare on the front lines. We also tackle the bizarre cultural moment—from Trump's "Jesus" posts to the Wu-Tang Clan's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It's a high-octane mix of culture, security, and independent politics designed to help you slice through the noise and stay vigilant. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Join IVA and stand up to Trump's Forever Wars. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 1903, South Carolina's most powerful journalist is gunned down in broad daylight, and the shooter is the lieutenant governor. Narciso Gonzalez, editor of The State newspaper in Columbia, spent years attacking the Tillman machine: “Pitchfork Ben” Tillman, the architect of South Carolina's post-Reconstruction political order, and Ben's volatile nephew James Tillman, a rising politician with a reputation for drinking, gambling, and vendettas. On January 19, 1903, that feud turns into a street-corner assassination outside the State House. From Red Shirts intimidation and the Hamburg massacre, to Ben Tillman's state-run liquor “dispensary” system and the riots it sparked, to a murder trial engineered to let the shooter walk, we trace the bloodline politics and raw violence behind the killing with writer Jack Hitt (This American Life, Uncivil). It's a story about press power, political revenge, and how a state's myths, and its laws, get written when the loudest voice in the room can be silenced with a gun. Subscribe to our newsletter:⁠https://jedlipinski.substack.com/⁠ Connect with Jed Lipinski: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gonesouthpodcast/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/gonesouthpodcast/⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jed-lipinski/ Listen to Jack Hitt on This American Life https://www.thisamericanlife.org/archive?contributor=8770Read some of Jack Hitt's best magazine stories on Longform.orghttps://longform.org/archive/writers/jack-hitt To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices