Podcast appearances and mentions of Lindsey Graham

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 94:06

Episode 58 starts with Shipwreck reluctantly addressing Lindsey Graham's re-election, after a commenter forced her to learn the actual origin story of his ladybug nickname. From there she breaks down the Karmelo Anthony guilty verdict in the Austin Metcalf stabbing case, her frustration at people defending the convicted teen, and why she changed her voter registration to independent after one too many Trump campaign texts. Then comes the centerpiece: a Bobby Sauce roast of Dan Bongino's claim that AI data centers are the only thing that can save Social Security and Medicare. Spoiler, the Wall Street Journal opinion piece he cited came from a $35 billion AI company. Shipwreck also calls out the people raging against data centers on Facebook while posting their ChatGPT created birthday invites, and shares her own theory that nuclear power and AI are about to reshape everything. Then her Wi-Fi crashes mid-show thanks to squirrels chewing the coax cable, so she pivots to a phone stream of late night Instagram videos that crack her up, including a Bill Gates rant, a lightning strike fake accent, and Limp Bizkit grandma. Plus a fence post update, abortion thoughts, and why GART still scares her.

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Lindsey Graham Wins South Carolina Primary

The Sly Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 6:45

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6/9/26 - Why the Woke Reich Wants to DESTROY the MAGA Movement

Mark Levin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 113:12

On Tuesday's Mark Levin Show, Sen Lindsey Graham calls in and gives us an update on his South Carolina primary election today. Graham is a reliable President Trump ally, who will advance the agenda, including properly concluding the Iran conflict, protecting Israel, and pursuing broader Middle East peace. Graham's opponent is heavily funded and endorsed by Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep Thomas Massie, who lack any MAGA credentials; they are more aligned with the hard left. Also, our military, on the orders of Trump, hammered Iranian positions in response to the Iranian regime shooting down one of our helicopters. How much more delay and attack we will tolerate from this enemy? This is exactly what Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu did the other night when the same enemy fired 11 ballistic missiles at its civilian populations. The U.S. and Israel should both decisively beat the hell out of Iran militarily to end ongoing delays and attacks by Iran or Hezbollah that disrupt deals. Meanwhile, MTG and Thomas Massie continue to question Israel's alliance and push debunked spying claims and the USS Liberty issue. They are fueling anti-Semitism while promoting Putin and terrorist-linked Arab regimes. Later, Southern Poverty Law Center has been exposed as one of the most corrupt, phony civil liberty organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mid-Day Update: June 10, 2026

The Great America Show with Lou Dobbs

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 5:16

John breaks down the news of the day, including the outcomes of key primary races, including Graham Platner's controversial candidacy and Lindsey Graham's secure nomination for another term, President Trump's recent actions regarding Iran, the upcoming leadership change at DNI, and the implications of political maneuvers within the Republican Party. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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06-10-26 Part One - Maine Wants a Commie-Nazi

Red Eye Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 76:06

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, voters in Maine have spoken. Liberal upstart Graham Platner won Maine's Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday night, defeating Maine Gov. Janet Mills weeks after the more establishment-backed pick ended her campaign. The Associated Press called the race soon after polls in Maine closed at 8 p.m., where voters in the state are not only weighing in on one of the nation's most significant Senate races but also on a comeback attempt for a controversial former governor and a contest to decide the next governor that features several famous names. Also a Collin County jury has sentenced Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison after he was found guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Memorial High School student Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas / Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham squeaked out a win Tuesday night in a crowded primary race for the Republican nomination in South Carolina / During a House Judiciary Committee hearing attacking the Southern Poverty Law Center, Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas gets a gentle rebuke from the niece of MLK / President Trump locks in ICE funding through end of presidency after the House passes $70B package / Social Security Administration projected to run out reserves in 7 years / and "Pet Talk" with Gary and Eric. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lindsey Graham wins, inflation looms

POLITICO Playbook Audio Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 14:47

Voters in Maine have decided: controversy-plagued Democrat Graham Platner will face Sen. Susan Collins in the fall. Meanwhile in South Carolina, Sen. Lindsey Graham defeated MAGA challenger Mark Lynch, avoiding a runoff election. And with a key inflation report due later this morning, Morning Money newsletter author Sam Sutton joins the Playbook Podcast to preview the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers and what they could mean for voters. Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram: / politico ➤ Facebook: / politico For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 10:37

Description In this explosive segment, the host tackles the brutal dark money onslaught aimed at taking down the Freedom Caucus in South Carolina! Exposing shadowy groups like the Palmetto Truth Project, the host breaks down how weak campaign finance laws allow blatant lies to flood voter mailboxes. The gloves really come off as the host targets Donald Trump and his deal with the "Lindsey Graham machine." The host argues that Trump's questionable endorsements of liberal-leaning Republicans have inflicted generational damage on the state, tanked vital redistricting, and handed massive wins to the political left. Custom Labels South Carolina politics, Freedom Caucus, Dark money, Donald Trump, Lindsey Graham, Political commentary, Campaign finance, GOP primaries, Media accountability

Kagro in the Morning - June 10, 2026

Daily Kos Radio - Kagro in the Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 116:36

On today's KITM, we bring in David Waldman, who brings in Greg Dworkin, who brings in the latest primary updates and some news summaries, which is perfect, exactly what we needed them to do. There are a bunch of important elections this month, with some big ones yesterday. Going anti-Trump is working out well for Dems, not so much for Gops. Nancy Mace does hate the Trans but was not a true believer in hushing up the Epstein files, so she doesn't even get a participation trophy. Nothing to be too proud of there. Lindsey Graham still had to spend the kind of money some spend on a reflecting pool just to stay in office. On the other hand, Graham Platner ran the gauntlet and came out unscathed even without Kellyanne Conway's approval. Mike Johnson knows that he's never smelled anything like this around Trump. A yearslong effort to woo Trump culminates with the World Cup. Why? Sending Donald cash usually results in a quick turnaround. Donald K. Trump might be getting sick of winning, but he wants to see his arch before he gets too sick. Trump's arch could become taller than the Statue of Liberty, the same way Trump Tower became taller than the World Trade Center.

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Nancy Mace Gets HUMILIATED, Platner Crushes It, & Colorado's Crazy Candidate

Matt Lewis Can't Lose

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 47:59

On today's podcast, Chris Cillizza and Matt discuss:— Oysterman Graham Platner wins Maine's Senate primary with 73% — why this is a neutral-to-good night for him, but still a huge risk for Democrats vs. incumbent Sen. Susan Collins— Rep. Nancy Mace finishes near last in South Carolina governor primary after pushing Epstein files — Trump revenge and whether she now joins the YOLO caucus.— Sen. Lindsey Graham beats back another MAGA challenger — is he a better politician than we thought, or is SC less Trumpy than it seems?— The absolutely WILD Colorado GOP governor primary: Leading candidate claims he killed a man at age 7 and (as a civilian) called in airstrikes on ISIS— Is it fair to blame Trump for the Knicks' loss? (Hint: Chris and Matt are divided over this one.)— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC

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The Daily Detail for 6.10.26

The Daily Detail

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 15:16

AlabamaFederal appeals court says nitrogen hypoxia needs further review in death row inmate caseSen. Tuberville says SAVE America Act must be passed or we lose our nationSPLC CEO maintains that Charlie Kirk's name should stay on their Hate MapAG Marshall sends cease and desist letters to companies sending the abotion drug into the stateBirmingham City Council approves restrictions on any future data centersRock The South Festival reschedules dates due to recent heavy rainNationalUS House passes funding bill for ICE and Border Patrol, heads to PresidentDHS issues RICO charges against 26 gang members in MARepublican Steve Hilton remains in the gubernatorial race in CAJames O'Keefe group exposes the election exploitation of homeless in LASC primary challenger to Senator Lindsey Graham is not conceding until the receipts are checkedTX jury finds Karmelo Anthony guilty of stabbing Austin Metcalf at track meet in Frisco

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Why We Vote Ep. 176: Spencer Pratt Steal, California Legal Fraud & Lindsey Graham

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 93:27

CannCon and Ashe in America return after a week off to a packed episode led by the California primary circus. Lindsey Graham wins South Carolina by 10 points, Nancy Mace finishes fifth in North Carolina, and the hosts are not pretending either outcome reflects real voter choice. The bulk of the episode covers the LA mayoral race, where Spencer Pratt led on election night only to be overtaken by mail ballots arriving days later at a statistical improbability the hosts describe as finding the same grain of sand 12 consecutive times. They break down California's election law architecture piece by piece: universal mail-in balloting sent to everyone regardless of request, a handwritten backdate option that counts as a valid postmark, happy-face signatures accepted under a legal presumption of validity, and a ballot tracking website that went offline for maintenance in the middle of counting. The US attorney for the Central District of California tells Glenn Beck that election fraud charges are coming within one to two months and is actively seeking witnesses. CannCon and Ashe close on Trump's Miranda Devine interview, the Kristen Welker exchange, the limits of the SAVE Act, and why Kalshi asked paid influencers to delete posts questioning the LA results.

KEY ELECTIONS IN MAINE AND SOUTH CAROLINA | UNGOVERNED 6.10.26

UNGOVERNED

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 58:58

Key primaries were held in Maine, North Dakota, South Carolina and Nevada last night. Graham Platner win the Democrat US Senate Nomination in his primary. Lindsey Graham win the GOP US Senate Primary in South Carolina. Trump-Endorsed Pam Evette finished first and will head to a runoff in the SC Gubernatorial Primary. Hakeem Jeffries is putting together an "Affordability Agenda" led by some of the craziest liberals. Karmelo Anthony has been convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Austin Metcalf. Join UNGOVERNED on LFA TV every MONDAY - FRIDAY from 10am to 11am EASTERN! www.FarashMedia.com www.LFATV.us www.OFPFarms.com www.SLNT.com/SHAWN www.CovePure.com/SHAWN

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Trump predicts the war in Iran will be over in 2 weeks. Lindsey Graham says Trump is God, Congressman Brandon Gill destroys the credibility of SPLC, Karmelo Anthony is found guilty of murder

The Conservative Circus w/ James T. Harris

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 102:57

Trump predicts the war in Iran will be over in 2 weeks. Lindsey Graham says Trump is God, Congressman Brandon Gill destroys the credibility of SPLC, Karmelo Anthony is found guilty of murder. Plus, Gov Hobbs uses a KFYI show host in a campaign add.

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Chuck's Commentary - Graham Platner Won His Primary… But Can He Beat Susan Collins? + Voters Are Future Focused & Demanding Change

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 81:12 Transcription Available

Chuck Todd opens with the resolution of a story he's been tracking for weeks: Graham Platner cruised to victory in Maine, comfortably clearing 70% even with Janet Mills' name still on the ballot — which he says means the scandals that had Platner in "save my campaign" mode turned out to be far less than a five-alarm fire. The deeper lesson, Chuck argues, is uncomfortable but revealing: for a significant share of Democratic primary voters, high character has become a luxury item, because the base is so exhausted by losing and capitulating to the establishment that it will forgive a flawed candidate who actually seems willing to fight. He notes that Maine has gotten meaningfully bluer since Susan Collins was last on the ballot (Harris underperformed nationally but actually drew more raw votes in Maine than Biden did), that a generic Democrat should win this seat by six or seven points, and that the only real question left is how many squeamish Democrats sit the race out rather than pull the lever for Platner. He runs through the rest of the night — Lindsey Graham narrowly avoided a runoff in South Carolina, the GOP gubernatorial race there is headed to a runoff that knocked out both Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman — and pulls back to identify the defining theme of the entire 2026 cycle: everyone, in both parties, is running on a message of change, with no candidate anywhere running on restoration the way Biden did in 2020. The messaging this cycle is relentlessly future-focused, the exact opposite of Trump's nostalgia, and Chuck reiterates his running observation that the worst possible first name to have in politics right now is "congressman" — because Washington experience carries zero value to voters this cycle. The split-screen between the parties remains stark: Republican voters still reward confrontation while Democratic primary voters are gravitating toward electability and consensus, Democratic turnout is rising while GOP turnout is flat or falling, and the throughline that's held for a decade is only intensifying — voters are demanding major change, and they'll punish anyone who doesn't offer it. Finally, Chuck updates his ToddCast Top 5 list of senate seats most likely to flip parties and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Predict the action all the way through the finals. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on https://fanduel.com/predicts Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:15 Graham Platner cruised to victory will Janet Mills still on the ballot 04:15 Platner comfortably cleared 70%, it’s not a five alarm fire 05:45 Will there be more scandals from Platner? If so, what type? 06:30 For some primary voters, high character is a luxury item 08:15 The Democratic base is tired of losing & capitulating to establishment 08:45 A Platner election victory could change perception of the Democrats 10:30 Maine has gotten bluer since the last time Collins was on the ballot 11:30 Harris underperformed nationally, but had more raw vote in Maine than Biden 13:30 How many Dems will sit out the race rather than vote for Platner? 15:00 A generic Dem should win this race by 6-7 points 16:00 Lindsey Graham manages to avoid a runoff 16:45 South Carolina GOP gubernatorial race headed to runoff 17:15 Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman didn’t make the runoff 18:30 Everybody running in 2026 is running on a message of change 19:30 There’s no message of restoration similar to Biden’s campaign 20:30 Messaging is more future focused, the opposite of Trump 21:30 The worst first name to have in politics is congressman 24:45 Washington experience won’t carry value to voters this cycle 26:00 GOP voters still seemingly reward confrontation 27:00 Dem primary voters looking to electability/consensus candidates 28:45 Dem turnout on the rise, GOP turnout stagnant or down 29:30 For the past decade, voters are demanding major change 35:15 ToddCast Top 5 senate seats most likely to flip 36:30 More senate seats are creeping to “in play” status 38:45 #1 North Carolina 40:30 #2 Ohio 43:30 #3 Michigan 47:00 #4 Iowa 50:00 #5 Maine 55:00 Ask Chuck 55:15 Could politicians' investments be limited by law to index funds? 57:00 Correction on Jeri Ryan’s Star Trek series 58:30 If candidates like Platner and El-Sayed lose, could progressives change course? 1:04:30 Will Trump’s disciples try to be too much like him once he leaves politics? 1:08:15 Are you seeing a real shift in coverage from CBS News? 1:13:30 Thoughts on Brendan Soresby being reinstated after gambling on himselfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Episode - Graham Platner Won His Primary… But Can He Beat Susan Collins? + Can An Independent Break The GOP Stranglehold In Tennessee?

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 138:27 Transcription Available

Chuck Todd opens with the resolution of a story he's been tracking for weeks: Graham Platner cruised to victory in Maine, comfortably clearing 70% even with Janet Mills' name still on the ballot — which he says means the scandals that had Platner in "save my campaign" mode turned out to be far less than a five-alarm fire. The deeper lesson, Chuck argues, is uncomfortable but revealing: for a significant share of Democratic primary voters, high character has become a luxury item, because the base is so exhausted by losing and capitulating to the establishment that it will forgive a flawed candidate who actually seems willing to fight. He notes that Maine has gotten meaningfully bluer since Susan Collins was last on the ballot (Harris underperformed nationally but actually drew more raw votes in Maine than Biden did), that a generic Democrat should win this seat by six or seven points, and that the only real question left is how many squeamish Democrats sit the race out rather than pull the lever for Platner. He runs through the rest of the night — Lindsey Graham narrowly avoided a runoff in South Carolina, the GOP gubernatorial race there is headed to a runoff that knocked out both Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman — and pulls back to identify the defining theme of the entire 2026 cycle: everyone, in both parties, is running on a message of change, with no candidate anywhere running on restoration the way Biden did in 2020. The messaging this cycle is relentlessly future-focused, the exact opposite of Trump's nostalgia, and Chuck reiterates his running observation that the worst possible first name to have in politics right now is "congressman" — because Washington experience carries zero value to voters this cycle. The split-screen between the parties remains stark: Republican voters still reward confrontation while Democratic primary voters are gravitating toward electability and consensus, Democratic turnout is rising while GOP turnout is flat or falling, and the throughline that's held for a decade is only intensifying — voters are demanding major change, and they'll punish anyone who doesn't offer it. Then, Lauren Pinkston — the independent candidate for governor of Tennessee — joins the Chuck Toddcast to make the case that the deepest problem in her state isn't left versus right, it's the near-total absence of two-party competition that has allowed one-party rule to calcify into something genuinely unhealthy. Pinkston, who was raised in an evangelical environment where she was taught that voting Democrat meant going to hell, offers a fascinating personal and political journey: she lived in communist Laos where people were persecuted for their faith, which gave her a firsthand understanding of why the Founders deliberately kept Christianity out of the Constitution, and she's now running explicitly against the kind of Christian nationalism that teaches America was divinely ordained. She argues Citizens United is a major reason Tennessee became so uncompetitive, walks through the mechanical difficulties of mounting a serious independent campaign, and contends that Marsha Blackburn isn't nearly as strong a candidate as she thinks she is. The conversation digs into Pinkston's actual governing vision and her theory of how an independent can build a winning coalition in one of the reddest states in the country. She wants to reform education and make teaching a genuinely fun profession again, and she's passionate about the way Nashville soaks up all the state's political investment while Memphis gets neglected — pointing out that crime in Memphis is at a 20-year low yet the city still can't attract investment, and that St. Jude is struggling to recruit talent because of H1-B visa denials. Pinkston is candid about the structural obstacles: Tennessee's constitution doesn't even allow for ballot measures, the GOP holds a stranglehold on the statehouse, and Republican leadership has been kicking moderate candidates off the ballot entirely. But she argues there's a real opening — Republicans in the state are looking for an offramp that isn't a Democrat, and even staunch Democrats are frustrated with their own party. Pinkston is energized about working with the Working Families Party and the Forward Party to build toward a more moderate, genuinely competitive two-party system, argues this is the strongest group of independent candidates to run in years, and wonders aloud whether being "too educated" has perversely become a negative quality in a candidate. She closes with a sharp observation that cuts to the heart of the whole project: Americans demand more than two options for literally everything in their lives except politics, politicians increasingly rely on performance over substance, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Finally, Chuck updates his ToddCast Top 5 list of senate seats most likely to flip parties and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Predict the action all the way through the finals. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on https://fanduel.com/predicts Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:15 Graham Platner cruised to victory will Janet Mills still on the ballot 04:15 Platner comfortably cleared 70%, it’s not a five alarm fire 05:45 Will there be more scandals from Platner? If so, what type? 06:30 For some primary voters, high character is a luxury item 08:15 The Democratic base is tired of losing & capitulating to establishment 08:45 A Platner election victory could change perception of the Democrats 10:30 Maine has gotten bluer since the last time Collins was on the ballot 11:30 Harris underperformed nationally, but had more raw vote in Maine than Biden 13:30 How many Dems will sit out the race rather than vote for Platner? 15:00 A generic Dem should win this race by 6-7 points 16:00 Lindsey Graham manages to avoid a runoff 16:45 South Carolina GOP gubernatorial race headed to runoff 17:15 Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman didn’t make the runoff 18:30 Everybody running in 2026 is running on a message of change 19:30 There’s no message of restoration similar to Biden’s campaign 20:30 Messaging is more future focused, the opposite of Trump 21:30 The worst first name to have in politics is congressman 24:45 Washington experience won’t carry value to voters this cycle 26:00 GOP voters still seemingly reward confrontation 27:00 Dem primary voters looking to electability/consensus candidates 28:45 Dem turnout on the rise, GOP turnout stagnant or down 29:30 For a decade, voters are demanding major change 36:45 Lauren Pinkston joins the Chuck ToddCast 37:45 Why run for governor as an independent? 39:00 There’s a lack of two party competition in Tennessee 40:45 Some of the barriers for an insurgent candidacy have been removed 42:45 Citizen’s United was a big reason for TN becoming uncompetitive 43:30 Lauren was raised to feel that voting Dem meant going to hell 45:30 Politics has courted the evangelical vote & leaders for decades 46:15 Jimmy Carter’s pure faith made it harder for him to govern 47:00 Churches teach nationalism & that America was ordained by god 48:00 Founders specifically didn’t put christianity & religion into the constitution 49:00 Lauren lived in communist Laos, where people were persecuted for their faith 50:00 The mechanical difficulties of running as an independent 51:15 Businesses afraid to support a non-Republican candidate in TN 52:45 Democratic opponent has been receiving calls to drop out 54:00 Any chance Marsha Blackburn isn’t the GOP nominee? 54:45 Blackburn isn’t as strong of a candidate as she thinks she is 55:15 Three leading candidates are white women with colors in their name 56:45 What big ideas are you proposing that you hope stick with voters? 57:15 Want to reform education and make it a fun field for teachers to work 58:45 Nashville gets all the political support and Memphis gets neglected 59:30 Crime is at a 20 year low in Memphis, but it still doesn’t get investment 1:00:30 St. Jude struggling to recruit due to denial of H1-B visas 1:01:00 How would you govern with a Republican stranglehold on the statehouse? 1:01:45 State constitution doesn’t even allow for ballot measures 1:02:30 Need to invest in Chief Information Officers are the county level 1:04:00 Attracting support from disaffected Democrats and Republicans 1:06:30 There’s a deep history of good governance out of east Tennessee 1:07:45 Need leaders and not party puppets 1:08:45 GOP leadership in the state has kicked moderate candidates off the ballot 1:09:45 Republicans in the state are looking for an offramp that isn’t a Democrat 1:10:15 What does your winning coalition look like? 1:12:30 Can you succeed without winning? 1:13:00 Want to give people an onramp to political engagement 1:14:15 Excited about working with WFP and Forward Party 1:14:45 Want to create a more moderate two party system 1:16:30 Strongest group of independent candidates running in years 1:17:30 Possible that being too educated will be a negative quality in a candidate 1:19:00 Voter turnout is pretty low in both Nashville and Memphis 1:20:45 Even the most staunch Democrats are frustrated with their party 1:22:00 It will be hard to get either opponent to agree to a debate 1:24:00 People demand more than two options for everything except politics 1:26:00 Politicians rely more on performance now than substance 1:27:45 People will die if governing isn’t taken seriously 1:29:15 Lack of competition in one party states isn’t good for democracy 1:30:30 Independents have better chance to win in one party states 1:32:30 ToddCast Top 5 senate seats most likely to flip 1:33:45 More senate seats are creeping to “in play” status 1:36:00 #1 North Carolina 1:37:45 #2 Ohio 1:40:45 #3 Michigan 1:44:15 #4 Iowa 1:47:15 #5 Maine 1:52:15 Ask Chuck 1:52:30 Could politicians' investments be limited by law to index funds? 1:54:15 Correction on Jeri Ryan’s Star Trek series 1:55:45 If candidates like Platner and El-Sayed lose, could progressives change course? 2:01:45 Will Trump’s disciples try to be too much like him once he leaves politics? 2:05:30 Are you seeing a real shift in coverage from CBS News? 2:10:45 Thoughts on Brendan Soresby being reinstated after gambling on himselfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"TNN Live!" Wednesday, June 10, 2026

"TNN Live!"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 117:17

Iran and the U.S. are back at it. The U.S. retaliated against Iran's attack that destroyed a $50 million Apache helicopter, though both pilots were rescued. This came right when it appeared an agreement with Iran was imminent. What else is going on there? We have it in detail.To Democrats' chagrin, Trump signed into law the Secure America Act that Democrats have been fighting forever. Complete details show how critical implementing this was. Democrats are beside themselves about it.Texas jury on Tuesday sentenced 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison for the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a rival track meet last year. Anthony was convicted by the jury in Collin County earlier Tuesday after a week-long trial. The jury determined that Anthony murdered Metcalf when he fatally stabbed him at a track meet in Frisco, Texas. He faced up to life in prison. Complete details are in today's show.Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has proposed yanking Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents out of airports in cities that won't help Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with enforcing federal law. Senator Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, is among those who believe this is a good way to encourage compliance.

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 9:13

H1-S1 full 00:03 All right. Welcome to the program on your Wednesday afternoon. It has been quite the interesting day, ladies and gentlemen. Of course, last night we had all of the election returns come in. A few surprises there. I would love to know what you think. I'm not going to be able to access the text line for a few minutes today uh because I have no phone. 00:33 and we have the two factor authentication to get in on the text line. And my phone is kaput due to an accident earlier today. now I go get a new phone tonight and it's gonna be just a giant pain in the rear end. But um there you go. um We'll get into it as soon as possible and I'll be able to read your text. Other than that, the WRD Talkline 800 01:00 oh 9050, 98.9. Of course, we all know that uh Alan Wilson and Pam LeVitt are going to be going to a runoff in that race. was, that's kind of the way that this whole thing really started a little bit. Now, Pam LeVitt started off uh kind of slow, but picked up because, you know, she got the momentum. And of course, the endorsement from President Trump, that helped her as well. 01:30 um But Pamela Vett getting 28.86 % of the vote. Excuse me, Alan Wilson getting 26.15 of the vote. So they will be going on to a runoff. There is going to be a runoff debate coming up on June 26th at seven o'clock at Coastal Carolina. uh Alan Wilson and Pamela Vett are going to be there in that race. 01:56 Rom Reddy who made him and he made a really big splash. If you look at that how well he did 14.16 percent. As I said last night as we were broadcasting from the foundry at Judson Mill. He ran a very good campaign. mean Wesley Donahue. Was a pretty good choice. I mean you got to give credit where credit is due. Nancy Mase coming in at 12 percent Ralph Norman at 17.08 percent. 02:25 Um, so we will see how that goes. Um, she's still clinging and rightfully so, uh, to the endorsement from president Trump, but is that going to help her in this race? That's going to be the big question because a lot more people understand this. A lot more people did not vote for Nan for Pamela vet than voted for. And the same can be said for Alan Wilson as well. So it's going to be who 02:54 Where do the Nancy Mace voters go? Where do the Ralph Norman voters go? Where do the Rom Ready voters go? Now I know the Nancy Mace has endorsed uh Alan Wilson. I heard some rumors and I didn't get anything confirmed on this about Rom Ready. Is he going with Alan Wilson or Pamela Vett? You guys let me know. I wish you could do it on the text line, but I just don't have access to that right now. Some other races that we're looking at. 03:22 Now this one is the attorney general race. This one is something that we're really gonna have to dig into. Because the big question has been, where did Stephen Goldfinch come from? I mean, yeah, he's been in the Senate for a long time, but this is a guy that if you asked anybody about his name, I doubt anybody could be able to tell you who he was. 03:50 But there he is actually getting 39.99 % of the vote. David Stumbo getting 35.66. David Pasco coming up uh in the rear here at 24.34%. So Stephen Goldfence, David Stumbo will be going to a runoff in that case. Then we go down, then we got the case of all the people we liked. I mean, you really, if you looked at that race for uh ag commissioner, 04:19 I mean, there wasn't a soul in that race where you went, man, I don't like that guy. We had some good, good candidates. Danny Ford, Danny Lee Ford and Cody Simpson. Yeah, going to a runoff in that one. Cody Simpson getting 38.14 % of the vote. Danny Ford getting 37.25. So they will also be headed for a runoff. Lindsey Graham winning this one pretty easily at 56.79 % of the vote. 04:48 Mark Lynch coming in with a respectable, a very respectable 28.89 % of the vote. Now one of the big, one of the really good things about last night is this voter turnout. 25.28%. That's a good voter turnout. That really is. So when yo ... 553 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:19:00 +0000 mETs7SPsh3QKD6jDXNDtjVs1HK7hGzWs news The Charlie James Show Podcast news H1-S1 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%2Fe

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H1-S2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 9:41

H1-S2 full 00:00 you 00:13 All welcome back to the program. Let's go to the WRD talk line. We'll talk to Robert in Blue Ridge. How you doing, Doing well, how are you? I'm great. What's up, man? 00:24 i'm hearing lindsey graham spent eighteen million and advertising to get a job that's going to play one hundred and seventy four thousand dollars a year can you please explain that made because i just can't agree that don't make a whole lot of sense does it that doesn't seem like a good return on investment to me i in fact i heard it was more like i was saying one per one person said they do you spend twenty seven million 00:49 I that's a lot of money. I can't buy them, Liz. I can't either. I appreciate it, Robert. Thank you very, very much. But you folks in Greenville and Spartanburg, and my listeners here, you can take something away from this, that you were the only folks in the state of South Carolina to say no to Lindsey Graham. You said, nah, baby, nah. We don't want your 01:19 Little Mermaid, Bubble Wand, Toton Self to be our Senator. In Spartanburg County, Mark Lynch won with 43 % of the vote. Lindsey Graham got 41. Greenville County, Mark Lynch got 44.89 % of the vote. Lindsey Graham got 40 % of the vote. Lindsey won in every, let me just, oh, yeah, look at this. 01:43 Yeah, Lindsey Graham winning big down in Charleston. You go to Berkeley County, Lindsey Graham winning huge there. Let's go to Lexington County, Lindsey Graham winning big there, 61%. Richland County, 63%. Let's just take a look. I mean, just go up to Cherokee. Lindsey got 52. Pickens County. Wait, this is what gets me. Pickens County. 02:11 You guys showed up and booed Lindsey Graham practically off the stage. 02:18 Right there in downtown Pickens. 02:24 And then you turn around and vote for them with 45 % of the vote. I don't get it. don't get it. Oconee County, Lindsay 51%, York County, 48, Lancaster County, 61%. I don't get it. I promise you, I don't get that. I really don't. We need change. Well, just vote for the same old guy. We appreciate that. So, I mean, that to me. 02:54 That to me is amazing. It really is. So we got six more years of Lindsey Graham, eight actually, um so to speak. Well, six and a half. um 03:08 More years of Lindy Graham. 03:12 And as much as he has, and I can't understand why people can't see it when he does it. That's the only thing. Maybe people aren't just paying attention. But Lindsey Graham will stab Donald Trump in the back. He did it just a few weeks ago with the Iran deal. Talking about how the Iran deal was bad and was going to be a victory for the Iranians. And even Donald Trump had to come out with a statement saying, you people don't even know what the deal is and you're out there talking bad about it. 03:43 If Lindsey Graham 03:47 were in any other position in the Senate, I don't think Trump would have endorsed him. I really don't. I don't think Trump would have endorsed him. But right now he's head of the Budget Committee, and he will probably be once again head of the Senate Judiciary Committee. um If he beats Dr. Annie Andrews, we'll see. But Lindsey Graham right now to Donald Trump is a necessary evil. 04:15 And I'm going to stick by my prediction that he wins this thing in November. He's going to turn on Trump. Let's go to Doug in Simpsonville. Doug, welcome. Hey, nice talking to you again. I just want to thank Word 98.9 because I think if it wasn't for you guys, ah Lindsey would have won in Greenville. ah Maybe. 04:44 You've been putting out the word, uh well, literally. anyway, I just wanted to give a tip to the hat to the whole team. Well, I appreciate that. Thank you. I wish you covered all of South Carolina. And I know some callers have come in and said, hey, King, just uh link your coverage to some other cell towers or something. I wish it was an easy solution. uh 05:14 hey i have i have disagreements with you sometimes with care etc but i'm nine percent of the issues uh... uh the ... 581 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:33:00 +0000 kzYxxHikjOv3kjk0Pw8cJbHLjFSJSkPg news The Charlie James Show Podcast news H1-S2 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%2Fe

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Hour 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 36:54

Hour 1 full 00:06 All right, welcome to the program on your Wednesday afternoon. It has been quite the interesting day, ladies and gentlemen. Of course, last night we had all of the election returns come in. A few surprises there. I would love to know what you think. I'm not going to be able to access the text line for a few minutes today because I have no phone. 00:36 and we have the two factor authentication to get in on the text line. And my phone is kaput due to an accident earlier today. So now I gotta go get a new phone tonight and it's gonna be just a giant pain in the rear end. But there you go. um We'll get into it as soon as possible and I'll be able to read your text. Other than that, the WRD Talkline 800 01:04 9050, 98.9. Of course, we all know that Alan Wilson and Pam LeVitt are going to be going to a runoff in that race. was, that's kind of the way that this whole thing really started a little bit. Now, Pam LeVitt started off kind of slow, but picked up because, you know, she got the momentum. And of course, the endorsement from President Trump, that helped her as well. 01:33 But Pamela Vett getting 28.86 % of the vote. Excuse me, Allen Wilson getting 26.15 % of the vote. So they will be going on to a runoff. There is going to be a runoff debate coming up on June 26th at seven o'clock at Coastal Carolina. Allen Wilson and Pamela Vett are going to be there in that race. 01:58 Rom Reddy who made him and he made a really big splash. you look at that how well he did 14.16 percent. As I said last night as we were broadcasting from the foundry at Judson Mill. He ran a very good campaign. mean Wesley Donahue. I was a pretty good choice. I mean you got to give credit where credit is due. Nancy Mase coming in at 12 percent Ralph Norman at 17.08 percent. 02:28 Um, so we will see how that goes. Um, she's still clinging and rightfully so, uh, to the endorsement from president Trump, but is that going to help her in this race? That's going to be the big question because a lot more people understand this. A lot more people did not vote for Nan for Pamela vet than voted for. And the same can be said for Alan Wilson as well. So it's going to be who 02:57 Where do the Nancy Mace voters go? Where do the Ralph Norman voters go? Where do the Rom Ready voters go? Now I know that Nancy Mace has endorsed ah Alan Wilson. I heard some rumors and I didn't get anything confirmed on this about Rom Ready. Is he going with Alan Wilson or Pamela Vett? You guys let me know. I wish you could do it on the text line, but I just don't have access to that right now. Some other races that we're looking at. 03:24 Now this one is the attorney general race. This one is something that we're really gonna have to dig into. Because the big question has been, where did Stephen Goldfinch come from? I mean, yeah, he's been in the Senate for a long time, but this is a guy that if you asked anybody about his name, I doubt anybody could be able to tell you who he was. 03:53 But there he is actually getting 39.99 % of the vote. David Stumbo getting 35.66. David Pasco coming up uh in the rear here at 24.34%. So Stephen Goldfence, David Stumbo will be going to a runoff in that case. Then we go down, then we got the case of all the people we liked. I mean, you really, if you looked at that race for uh ag commissioner, 04:21 I mean, there wasn't a soul in that race where you went, man, I don't like that guy. We had some good, good candidates. Danny Ford, Danny Lee Ford and Cody Simpson. Yeah, going to a runoff in that one. Cody Simpson getting 38.14 % of the vote. Danny Ford getting 37.25. So they will also be headed for a runoff. Lindsey Graham winning this one pretty easily at 56.79 % of the vote. 04:51 Mark Lynch coming in with a respectable, a very respectable 28.89 % of the vote. Now one of the big, one of the really good things about last night is this voter turnout. 25.28%. That's a good voter turnout. That really is. So when you look at these ... 2214 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:05:00 +0000 a1piijnxGr09W0to5g1vn3SlGpDC1Pe5 news The Charlie James Show Podcast news Hour 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2F

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Will Lindsey Graham Finally Go Down_

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 32:48

Will Lindsey Graham Finally Go Down_ by Ron Paul Liberty Report

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1087: LIVE: Booed at the NBA Finals, Stormed Off NBC—Trump Is DOWN BAD

The Next Level

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 81:41

The gang is back together, and the U.S. and Iran are back at war...maybe? Tim, Sarah, and JVL discuss the latest in Iran, Donald Trump storming off of Meet the Press, the 'stolen election' freakout in Los Angeles, Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General, and JVL's Triad about former DHS commander Greg Bovino (kinda sorta maybe) eyeing a presidential run.Plus: Graham Platner, Lindsey Graham's primary in South Carolina, and the gang reacts to a completely wild AI-generated ad of...James Talarico in a dress? Finally, Tim debriefs on his interview with a Silicon Valley vibes-whisperer.Read JVL's Triad, here.Watch Tim's interview with Jason Calacanis, here.Get free shipping and 365 day returns with Quince at https://Quince.com/THENEXTLEVELGet started on your weight loss goals with Hims at https://Hims.com/THENEXTLEVEL.Get 30% off your entire order with Soul at https://GetSoul.com with code THENEXTLEVEL.

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Booed at the NBA Finals, Stormed Off NBC—Trump Is DOWN BAD

The Next Level

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 0:30

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang is back together, and the U.S. and Iran are back at war...maybe? Tim, Sarah, and JVL discuss the latest in Iran, Donald Trump storming off of Meet the Press, the 'stolen election' freakout in Los Angeles, Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General, and JVL's Triad about former DHS commander Greg Bovino (kinda sorta maybe) eyeing a presidential run.Plus: Graham Platner, Lindsey Graham's primary in South Carolina, and the gang reacts to a completely wild AI-generated ad of...James Talarico in a dress? Finally, Tim debriefs on his interview with a Silicon Valley vibes-whisperer.Read JVL's Triad, here.Watch Tim's interview with Jason Calacanis, here.Watch, listen, and leave a comment.This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Click the learn about setting up this show, ad-free, on your podcast player of choice. Or watch in the new Bulwark App—available now in the Apple and Google App stores.

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The Real Lindsey Graham? Russia Hoax, Trump, and the Senate Power Game

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 6:07

Lindsey Graham's Russia Hoax Legacy The Political Comeback Nobody's Talking About Trump, Graham, and the Battle for the Senate The Lindsey Graham Voters Forgot Russiagate Revisited What Happens After Election Day? The Senate Insider Who Always Survives Trump's Ally or Trump's Problem? Revisiting the Russia Collusion Era The Political Shape-Shifter of South Carolina HOOK Was Lindsey Graham helping Donald Trump—or helping fuel the Russia collusion narrative that haunted Trump's presidency? Tara takes listeners back through the Russiagate years, examining Graham's public statements, his relationship with establishment Republicans, and why some conservatives fear a very different Lindsey Graham could emerge after Election Day. PODCAST DESCRIPTION As South Carolina voters head to the polls, Tara revisits one of the most controversial chapters in modern Republican politics: the Russia collusion investigation and Senator Lindsey Graham's role in it. The episode examines years of public statements made during the height of the Russiagate controversy, including calls for investigations into Trump campaign contacts, demands for congressional inquiries, and repeated appearances on national television discussing allegations that were later heavily disputed. Tara argues that many voters have forgotten how aggressively establishment Republicans embraced the Russia investigation narrative and questions whether political figures who adapted to the Trump movement truly changed their beliefs—or simply changed their strategy. The discussion also explores Graham's position as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, his relationship with President Trump, and the political realities that led to Trump's endorsement despite years of tension between the two men. At the center of the debate is a question many South Carolina conservatives are asking: Which Lindsey Graham is the real Lindsey Graham? FEATURED STORY Revisiting the Russia Collusion Era Tara examines the long political fallout from the Russia collusion investigation and argues that Lindsey Graham played a significant role in legitimizing concerns about alleged Trump-Russia ties during the early years of Trump's presidency. The conversation highlights: Public calls for investigations into Trump campaign contacts Congressional demands for further inquiry Media coverage during the Russiagate years The eventual conclusions reached after years of investigation The political impact on Trump's first term The episode argues that the controversy shaped public opinion and influenced the political environment leading into future elections. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Russiagate remains one of the most divisive issues among conservative voters • Lindsey Graham's role during the investigation continues to draw scrutiny • Many Republicans remain frustrated by establishment figures from the Trump era • Senate committee leadership creates significant political leverage • Trump's endorsement of Graham remains controversial among some conservatives • The Budget Committee chairmanship plays a major role in advancing legislation • Political alliances often evolve based on strategic interests • South Carolina voters continue debating Graham's legacy • The relationship between Trump and establishment Republicans remains complex • Election outcomes often determine future political influence SOUND BITES "We now know they all knew it was fake." "The whole point was to keep the investigation alive." "Which Lindsey Graham is the real Lindsey Graham?" "He'll be back tomorrow." "That body of work deserves scrutiny." "The political establishment always survives." CHAPTERS Segment 1 Election Day and Lindsey Graham's future Segment 2 The Russia collusion investigation revisited Segment 3 Trump, Mueller, and years of controversy Segment 4 The role of media and public perception Segment 5 The Senate Budget Committee and political leverage Segment 6 Trump's endorsement and strategic allian ...

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H3: SC Political Earthquake: Lindsey Graham Under Fire as GOP Rivals Promise Reform

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 28:09

SHORT TITLE OPTIONS Graham's Reckoning? South Carolina Showdown Corruption, Reform & Runoffs The GOP Civil War Begins Anybody But Lindsey? DESCRIPTION South Carolina politics takes center stage as fierce criticism of Senator Lindsey Graham collides with major campaign interviews from Attorney General candidate David Stumbo, anti-corruption challenger David Pascoe, and gubernatorial hopeful Alan Wilson. Accusations of establishment politics, judicial corruption, immigration failures, and the lingering fallout from Russiagate dominate a heated primary day discussion. Is South Carolina on the verge of political reform—or more of the same? EPISODE SUMMARY Today's episode dives deep into South Carolina's Republican primary battles, featuring sharp attacks against Senator Lindsey Graham and claims that his post-election political transformation could quickly disappear after securing another term. The conversation explores long-standing frustrations over immigration enforcement, judicial reform, government transparency, and legislative influence in Columbia. Attorney General candidate David Stumbo outlines plans to overhaul judicial selection and reduce reliance on politically connected law firms. David Pascoe presents himself as the anti-corruption candidate prepared to challenge the state's entrenched political establishment. Meanwhile, gubernatorial candidate Alan Wilson lays out a vision for eliminating income taxes, reducing property taxes, restructuring state government, and taking a more aggressive approach toward legislative resistance. The episode also examines broader concerns about media influence, Russiagate, federal investigations, and voter trust, while highlighting growing divisions within South Carolina's Republican Party. KEY TOPICS Lindsey Graham and Republican primary tensions South Carolina immigration enforcement debate Russiagate and Trump-era investigations Judicial reform proposals Attorney General race breakdown Government corruption allegations Alan Wilson's gubernatorial platform Property tax and income tax reform Legislative accountability South Carolina GOP future CHAPTERS 00:00 Lindsey Graham and the Republican establishment 08:22 Immigration enforcement and Palmetto Pen controversy 15:10 Alan Wilson joins the show 18:45 Wilson's case for governor 24:50 Tax reform and government restructuring 31:15 Taking on the South Carolina Senate 39:00 Lindsey Graham, Russiagate, and Trump's first term 50:10 David Stumbo discusses Attorney General race 54:40 Judicial reform and corruption concerns 1:03:15 Conservative priorities and law enforcement 1:10:30 David Pascoe enters the debate 1:14:20 Anti-corruption platform and establishment criticism 1:22:45 Final election day arguments CLICKABLE TITLE OPTIONS Why Lindsey Graham's Biggest Critics Say The Real Him Returns Tomorrow South Carolina GOP Civil War Explodes on Primary Day Alan Wilson Promises Tax Cuts, Judicial Reform & Political Fights David Pascoe Declares War on Columbia's Political Machine The Battle for South Carolina's Future Is Happening Right Now Republican Candidates Unload on Corruption, Courts and Graham Could South Carolina Be Headed for a Political Shakeup? Inside the Fierce GOP Primary Fight Rocking South Carolina Attorney General Candidates Promise Major Government Reform The Establishment vs. The Outsiders: South Carolina Decides YOUTUBE TAGS South Carolina politics, Lindsey Graham, Alan Wilson, David Stumbo, David Pascoe, South Carolina governor race, South Carolina attorney general race, GOP primary, Republican primary, judicial reform, government corruption, South Carolina senate, Donald Trump, Russiagate, immigration enforcement, conservative politics, election day, South Carolina elections, political podcast, Tara Show THUMBNAIL TEXT OPTIONS ANYBODY BUT LINDSEY? GOP CIVIL WAR SC POLITICAL SHAKEUP REFORM OR MORE OF THE SAME? GRAHAM UNDER FIRE CORRUPTION CRACKDOWN? PRIMARY DAY SHOWDOWN WHO RUNS SOUTH CAROLINA? SEO K ...

Full Show - Graham, Trump, and the GOP Civil War: “The Machine Is Back Tomorrow”

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 106:07

SHORT TITLE OPTIONS Lindsey Graham: The Real Return? SC GOP Breaks Open The Machine vs. the Movement Trump, Graham & the Primary War “Anybody But Lindsey?” DESCRIPTION South Carolina's Republican politics erupt in a fiery Election Day broadcast as deep divisions inside the GOP collide with renewed attacks on Senator Lindsey Graham's record, particularly his role during the Russia collusion investigations. The episode features a sweeping discussion of establishment power in Washington and Columbia, alongside interviews with conservative challengers pushing anti-corruption platforms, judicial reform, and major restructuring of state government. From immigration enforcement frustrations to claims of uniparty control, the conversation paints a picture of a Republican Party at war with itself—while voters head to the polls to decide its future direction. EPISODE SUMMARY Today's broadcast centers on a sharp political critique of Senator Lindsey Graham, arguing that his public posture shifts depending on electoral timing and political pressure, particularly in relation to the Trump era and the Russia collusion investigations. The discussion revisits the Russiagate period, describing it as a defining moment in modern Republican distrust of federal institutions and intelligence leadership, while alleging that key officials and lawmakers played roles in expanding or legitimizing the investigation. Layered into the conversation are broader South Carolina political themes, including frustration with immigration enforcement policy, claims of entrenched “machine politics” in Columbia, and skepticism toward establishment Republican leadership. The program also features extended candidate interviews from the state's Republican primary races, where contenders for attorney general and governor lay out competing visions focused on judicial reform, tax reduction, anti-corruption enforcement, and expanding executive power. As Election Day unfolds, the episode frames the vote as a referendum on both state leadership and the direction of the Republican Party itself. KEY TOPICS Lindsey Graham and GOP establishment criticism Russia collusion / Russiagate political legacy South Carolina “political machine” allegations Immigration enforcement debate in SC GOP primary dynamics and voter turnout Judicial reform proposals Income tax elimination and fiscal policy Attorney General race coverage Governor race policy platforms Republican Party internal conflict CHAPTERS 00:00 — Election Day and South Carolina GOP tensions 06:45 — “Machine politics” and establishment control claims 13:30 — Immigration enforcement frustrations in SC 20:10 — Lindsey Graham and Russiagate controversy revisited 31:25 — Trump-era investigations and political fallout 42:00 — Attorney General candidate interviews begin 50:15 — Judicial reform and corruption arguments 59:40 — Tax cuts, education, and executive power expansion 1:08:30 — Governor's race and legislative power struggle 1:18:00 — Final Election Day messaging and voter appeal SOUND BITES “That machine has been in place for years.” “He'll be one version during the election—and another after.” “The Russia collusion narrative shaped everything that followed.” “This is a job interview for the governor's office.” “The governor should lead from the front.” “Anybody but the machine.” SOCIAL MEDIA POST (FACEBOOK)

Election Day Showdown: Breaking South Carolina's Political Machine

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 9:24

ALTERNATE TITLES Lindsey Graham's Machine Faces a Reckoning The GOP Civil War in South Carolina Alan Wilson's Final Pitch to Voters Can Conservatives Finally Change Columbia? The Battle for the Governor's Mansion The Establishment vs. The Grassroots Why This Election Could Change South Carolina Forever The Last Stand of the Political Machine Immigration, Taxes, and the Future of SC Election Day: A Turning Point for Conservatives HOOK After decades of control, is South Carolina's political machine finally vulnerable? On Election Day, Tara examines the power structure that has dominated state politics for generations, hears a final pitch from gubernatorial candidate Alan Wilson, and asks whether voters are ready to demand a different direction for the Palmetto State. PODCAST DESCRIPTION South Carolina voters head to the polls today in what many conservatives view as a defining election for the state's future. Tara explores what she describes as the long-standing political machine operating in Columbia, examining issues ranging from immigration enforcement and tax policy to congressional redistricting and Republican primary battles. The episode features an extended interview with Attorney General Alan Wilson, who outlines his vision for the governor's office, discusses plans to eliminate the state income tax, reform the judicial system, combat government waste, and use the governor's office more aggressively to push legislation through the General Assembly. The discussion also focuses on Lindsey Graham's influence within South Carolina politics, ongoing tensions between grassroots conservatives and establishment Republicans, and concerns about whether state leaders have done enough to advance conservative priorities. As Election Day unfolds, Tara argues that voters have an opportunity to begin reshaping the future of South Carolina politics. FEATURED INTERVIEW Attorney General Alan Wilson Makes His Final Case With voters heading to the polls, Attorney General Alan Wilson joined the program to deliver his closing argument to South Carolina Republicans. Wilson highlighted his record as attorney general, including criminal prosecutions, legal challenges against federal administrations, public safety initiatives, and efforts to combat government waste and corruption. He also laid out a gubernatorial agenda focused on: Eliminating South Carolina's income tax Reducing property taxes Expanding school choice Reforming judicial selection Modernizing state government Increasing accountability in Columbia Using the governor's office more aggressively to advance legislation Wilson emphasized that leadership requires active engagement and pledged to use the governor's office as a "bully pulpit" to pressure lawmakers when necessary. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Election Day could reshape South Carolina's political landscape • Alan Wilson argues for a more aggressive use of gubernatorial authority • Immigration enforcement remains a major issue among conservative voters • Debate continues over the influence of political insiders in Columbia • Congressional redistricting remains a source of controversy • Conservatives continue pushing for income tax elimination • School choice and judicial reform remain major campaign themes • Lindsey Graham's influence remains a significant factor in state politics • Grassroots voters are increasingly challenging establishment leadership • Turnout may determine whether political change occurs SOUND BITES "The office of governor belongs to you, and I'm asking you to hire me." "Strong, bold leadership—not someone waiting for a bill to come to their desk." "The governor should be leading from the front." "We can begin to break the back of the machine." "I will always be accountable to you." "This is a rare chance to change the future of the state." CHAPTERS Segment 1 Election Day and the fight against the political machine Segment 2 Lindsey Graham's influence on South Carolina politics ...

SC's Political Machine Faces a Reckoning

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 10:51

SC's Political Machine Faces a Reckoning SUBTITLE Election Day showdown pits grassroots conservatives against South Carolina's entrenched Republican establishment. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Election Day has arrived in South Carolina, and the battle lines are clear. Tara dives deep into what she describes as the state's long-standing political machine, examining the influence of establishment Republicans, open primaries, immigration enforcement, and the high-stakes races that could reshape the future of conservative politics in the Palmetto State. From Lindsey Graham and Henry McMaster to the crowded governor's race and attorney general contest, Tara breaks down why today's vote could determine whether South Carolina follows Florida's conservative model or continues under the leadership of the current political establishment. CLICKABLE EPISODE TITLE OPTIONS Election Day: Can South Carolina Break the Machine? The Lindsey Graham Machine Under Fire Why Today's Vote Could Change South Carolina Forever The Political Establishment's Biggest Test Yet South Carolina's Conservative Civil War The Battle for the Future of the GOP in SC Inside the Political Machine Running South Carolina The Freedom Factory vs. The Establishment Election Day Reckoning for South Carolina Republicans Can Voters Finally Take Down the Machine? EPISODE SUMMARY Today's episode focuses on South Carolina's primary elections and the growing divide between grassroots conservatives and the state's Republican establishment. Tara argues that a decades-old political machine has maintained power in South Carolina by adapting and evolving through changing political environments. She points to influential figures such as Lindsey Graham and Governor Henry McMaster as central figures in the state's political structure and warns that voters face a critical decision about the direction of the state. The discussion centers heavily on immigration policy, with comparisons made between South Carolina's enforcement efforts and Florida's more aggressive approach under Governor Ron DeSantis. Tara contends that state leadership has failed to fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement initiatives. The episode also examines the crowded gubernatorial primary and attorney general races, highlighting concerns about establishment influence, campaign consultants, and the role of Democratic voters in Republican primaries. Throughout the broadcast, Tara urges listeners to participate in Election Day and view their vote as an opportunity to challenge entrenched political power structures. KEY TOPICS South Carolina primary elections Republican establishment vs. grassroots conservatives Lindsey Graham's political influence Henry McMaster's leadership Immigration enforcement policies Florida vs. South Carolina governance Open primary elections Attorney General race David Pascoe controversy Future of conservative politics in South Carolina FEATURED SOUND BITES "You have a chance to strike back against the machine from the top today." "Look at their fruits. Look at what they do. Don't listen to what they say." "We've got to break the back of that machine." "Florida has become what I call a freedom factory." "Today's vote could make a difference." SOCIAL MEDIA POST

The Daily Herold: 6/9/26 - Apache Helicopter Down, Blanche in Trouble & EBS Debunked

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 61:28

Jon Herold comes in Tuesday on primary day with a show that keeps arriving at the same uncomfortable destination. Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz last night and Trump posted the US must respond, which Jon notes creates an interesting tension with his earlier request that Israel not respond to Iranian attacks. Nithya Raman has officially bumped Spencer Pratt from the LA runoff, and Jon asks the audience directly: how many of you actually believe any of the ongoing California investigations are going to produce outcome-altering accountability rather than one arrested ballot harvester? Todd Blanche's DOJ nomination is in genuine trouble with Tom Tillis as the pivotal vote, and Jon has been saying Blanche was not getting confirmed since the day it was announced. He also spends time debunking the viral EBS color decode from the UFC White House event setup, demonstrates that every jumbotron in history displays those same colors during calibration, and finds 2015 UFC examples to prove it. Trump called for Thune to fire the Senate parliamentarian, and Jon says the real problem is Thune. India just deployed nuclear warheads for the first time. The Lindsey Graham primary in South Carolina is today and Jon does not love the situation regardless of who wins.

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Hour 3

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 31:25

Hour 3 full 00:04 I polls close one hour 53 minutes. I'm excited. Let's go to Michael in Spartanburg. Michael, welcome. Yes, sir. Yes, sir. I just got to disagree with you about Ralph Norman. Okay. Watching his debates. He said anything that got past the bill. 00:35 Well, what I go on is the fact that we sat down with Joe and I sat down with him for an hour where these debates they get what 40 seconds to respond. 00:47 Yeah, so I just have to go with my own personal experience from everybody. listen, hey man, you vote for who you want to vote for. That's fine with me. Long as you get out there and vote. This is an interesting text. It says, Charlie, this morning, Mike was saying that Lindsey Graham has stood by Trump the whole time. I also listened to Tara talking about how Lindsey Graham and his BFF, John McCain, falsely accused Trump of colluding with the Russians. 01:16 and handed the fake dossier to the FBI. I'd hardly call that standing by Trump. Trump is only endorsing Graham out of pragmatism. That's right. Graham is a necessary evil in the Trump world. But I'm going to make this prediction again. You wait and see. Lindsey Graham, look at what Lindsey's had to do. He's had to spend $27 million on this campaign. 01:44 To some reports, Lindsey Graham spent $27 million against Mark Lynch. That's a lot of money. Because Lindsey Graham knows he's in trouble. 01:56 So, Lindsey needed Donald Trump, but he still just stabbed Donald Trump in the back, and I'll give you a perfect example. A couple of weeks ago, and this is, see, that's the thing, when people say, oh, Lindsey stands by Donald Trump, because they only listen to what Lindsey Graham says. 02:14 That's all they do. You ask some of these people, why do think Lindsey Graham stands by Donald Trump? Well, because I heard that ad that Lindsey Graham stands by Donald Trump. Wait a minute, hold on. Let's dig a little deeper into that. You go and you look, just a couple of weeks ago, Lindsey Graham was saying that the... 02:46 Iran deal was a bad deal and that it would hand victory to Iran. 02:56 Now here's the funny thing about that. So Lindsey came out and he criticized the Iran deal. But the thing about that was Lindsey had no idea what the deal was. Nobody knew what the deal was. Lindsey was not privy to the deal. Even Donald Trump came out and he said, all of these panicans out there talking about the deal, we don't have a deal yet. There is no deal. So Lindsey Graham came out and stabbed Donald Trump in the back. The only time Lindsey Graham agrees with Donald Trump on Iran is when he thinks 03:26 Donald Trump's gonna put boots on the ground and we all know that's exactly what he wants. 03:32 So no, I don't see Lindsey Graham as an ally. So there you go. All right, let's go to Michael from Rock Hill. Michael, welcome. 03:44 Oh, Michelle, how are you? I'm sorry. I was spelled wrong. I appreciate what's Hey, welcome. 03:52 I'm doing good, what's up? 04:09 Yes. right. You're either going to vote in the Republican primary or you're to vote in the Democrat primary. 04:21 Well, because you can't vote in both primaries. I don't think there's any state to just allow you to vote in uh just one, one, you know, both parties' primaries. 04:39 Maybe this is my first primary. 04:45 No, but this is, all now maybe so. Maybe you've never, maybe you just have voted in the general election in the past. This is the primary to decide who the candidate is going to be to go on to the general election. Okay. Okay? All right, That's not the way it goes. All right, Michelle, I appreciate it. Thank you so much for calling. Charlie, I remember the Pickens rally. Trump said, be easy on Lindsay. has uses, or yeah, he said he needs them with the Democrats, whatever. 05:14 Let's go to Tory in Simpsonville. Tory, welcome. Hey, Charlie. Yes, sir. It seems unconstitutional uh violation of the First Amendment. um Why do they have stickers up or posters up saying that there's no photography ... 1885 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:04:00 +0000 2yH3ouHQ1ycgzroJpJPQKL3hPH7urOrr news The Charlie James Show Podcast news Hour 3 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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H3-S2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 6:59

H3-S2 full 00:14 I just go to Willie from Anderson. How you doing Willie? 00:19 Hey, how you doing? I'm doing good, man. What's up? When I went to vote a couple hours ago at 325 department down near where I live, near Rand High School, the guy running against April Cromer and a guy who was a friend of April Cromer were out front shaking hands with voters as they went inside and introducing themselves. 00:47 Is that legal or not? guess it is. Believe it or not, that's legal. Candidates can stand outside the polling place. I'd never seen that before. It's crazy. I know you can't have a sign. You can't have a t-shirt. You can't say, hey, vote for me. But you can say, hey, I'm running here and I appreciate you coming out. Well, look, one other question. Yeah. Did Bill Frady have Lindsey Graham on his show a couple of days ago? 01:15 A couple of days ago, don't know. Somebody would have to remind me about that, but he has had them on before. I think I've heard him and I get, you know, I had places to go. Yeah. So I think, but it sounded like Lindsey Graham. And have you ever tried to pull that off? Say what? 01:35 Have you ever tried to pull that off and get Lindsey on your show? Lindsey, Lindsey, I've had Lindsey on my show down in Charleston, but we had a bit of a falling out because he's a rhino and he just refuses to come on the show anymore because I asked him hard questions. I can't believe you had a falling out with Lindsey Graham. know, right? Go figure. Go figure. I appreciate it, Willie. Thank you very much. Let's go to Matthew in Greenville. Matthew, welcome. Hey, Charlie. 02:05 Hey, I was, um, got out my polling place down here in Robert Cashin Elementary, uh pork shoulder road and, uh, two things. I went in, gave my ID, confirmed my address. I noticed on the, on the table, they have you sign your name for whatever political party you go for. Yeah. And at this particular place, I saw there was three lines. They had a stack of maybe 15, no, about 10 plus of a hundred plus names. 02:34 of republican and only like two or three of democrats are about that would be turnout yeah definitely and then what i finally went to go bow i put all my votes and i hit print on my machine and my machine malfunctioned uh... and uh... it was a big red alert it said here please contact uh... voting official election official and waited about twenty minutes they're trying to get a hold of the clerk uh... he eventually came and had to open it up decommissioned and had to manually pull out my 03:04 my voter card and then we walked to the scanner and he said, well, hopefully this scans through so your vote can count. And I was like, yeah, I hope so. Yeah, hopefully. Did it, but did it say your vote was recorded? Yeah, it did at the end. Yep. And I got my sticker. So I'm for it today. There you go. I appreciate it, Matthew. Thank you. Let's go to Carl Engafne. Carl, what's going on with you? Hey, how are doing, Charlie? Doing good. What's up? I greatly appreciate. 03:32 what you, you know, WRD has done with, you know, the candidates and whatnot. But one thing I listened to most of those town hall things, but what bothered me is I don't know. Maybe you did, but I don't remember. To me, the most crucial question to ask each candidate is whether you're going to try to deputize local law enforcement to help ice out because that is the number one issue is this illegal immigration, particularly in the upstate. 04:02 Um, I work in manufacturing and, know, 10, 20 years ago, you could go out and get a manufacturing job, you know, pretty good pay, but as Tara has pointed out many times, some of these jobs, the pay is lower now than it was 10 years ago. Yeah. For some of these jobs. it's because, and I believe me, I work in it. So I see them almost everyone I work with is Spanish. They all speak. Most of them are illegals. from, and they're not just from Mexico. The Mexicans have been here a long time. 04:28 These people from Guatemala, El Salva ... 419 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0000 xKjqeXNmU78Hd3J4FmnLnvvwx6fvU2TN news The Charlie James Show Podcast news H3-S2 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%2Fe

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Chuck's Commentary - Trump's Decline Is Obvious…But Republicans Refuse To Acknowledge It + The 60 Minutes Story Isn't About Scott Pelley… It's About The Ellisons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 102:13 Transcription Available

Chuck Todd opens with an uncomfortable truth Republicans are doing everything possible to avoid acknowledging: Trump turns 80 next week, his physical and mental decline is increasingly visible to anyone paying attention, and the GOP is now repeating exactly the same mistake Democrats made by ignoring Joe Biden's obvious deterioration. The cruelest irony: Trump literally built his entire 2024 campaign on the premise that his opponent was too old and too sleepy to do the job, but Biden's catastrophic debate finally broke the Democratic silence in a way the GOP shows no signs of replicating. Chuck argues Trump's behavior isn't unusual for an 80-year-old — it's deeply unusual for an American president. He warns that Senate Republicans made an enormous mistake by not killing the weaponization fund, that every GOP incumbent up for reelection is now vulnerable to extremely effective attack ads, and that acting DNI Bill Pulte is almost certainly holding that position illegally — the courts will probably step in to declare him ineligible. He previews Tuesday's primaries in Maine and South Carolina, where Lindsey Graham looks genuinely vulnerable, and notes that if Graham gets forced into a runoff, history says he's in real trouble. He's watching how much protest vote Janet Mills picks up in Maine, and on Graham Platner — who has been saying that the war "messed him up" — Chuck offers a pointed observation: just because behavior is explainable doesn't always make it excusable.He closes with a sharp analysis of the Scott Pelley firing at 60 Minutes, arguing the real story isn't Pelley at all — it's the Ellisons, who are using 60 Minutes as a bargaining chip with Trump to get their Paramount merger approved. He believes 60 Minutes is a symbol with massive brand equity, and Trump wants to bring it to heel or topple it altogether. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the infamous quote “Have you no sense of decency” from the Army/McCarthy hearings, why McCarthy was one of the first American politicians to master the attention economy, and why that famous quote precipitated the decline of McCarthy’s influence. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Predict the action all the way through the finals. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on https://fanduel.com/predicts Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 05:30 Trump turns 80 in a week. Plans on celebrating himself with UFC fight 06:30 You can tell that Trump is not doing well physically/mentally 07:30 Republicans ignoring Trump’s decline like Dems did with Biden 10:00 Trump won’t do events where he has to stand, he sits now 11:30 Trump’s staff has been padding his schedule with private meetings 12:30 Trump built his campaign on premise his opponent was too old & sleepy 13:15 Biden’s debate broke the Dems silence, GOP hasn’t done same with Trump 14:30 Trump has influence and pull over his party that Biden didn’t 15:15 Trump’s behavior isn’t unusual for an 80 year, is unusual for a POTUS 16:00 Reinforces public perception that parties will say/defend anything for power 19:00 This will add to the credibility problems for the Republican party 19:30 Senate Republicans made huge mistake not killing the weaponization fund 20:15 Every Republican up for reelection is now vulnerable to easy attack ads 21:15 It’s probably illegal for Bill Pulte to hold the acting DNI position 23:00 Courts will likely step in to declare Pulte ineligible for position 25:30 Major primaries coming up on Tuesday including ME & SC 26:45 Lindsey Graham is vulnerable in South Carolina 27:45 Christian conservative right has always been skeptical of Graham 28:45 Outsiders have been ousting incumbents across the country 30:15 Since the Tea Party, GOP base has gone against the establishment 32:30 The anti-war vote will have qualms with Trump & Graham 33:15 Graham’s career is defined by being a political weathervane 35:00 If Graham is forced into a runoff, history says he’s in trouble 35:30 Will be interesting to see how much protest vote Janet Mills gets in ME 36:15 Platner says war messed him up… does he have the temperament for the job? 37:45 Just because behavior is explainable, doesn’t always make it excusable 38:15 Platner is in “save his campaign” mode 39:30 Bad actors will exploit California’s slow ballot counting process 40:30 Counting process requires people have faith in it, slowness hurts credibility 42:00 California has a duty to make citizens confident in the election 44:00 Thoughts on changes at 60 Minutes and Scott Pelley’s firing 44:30 Too much focus on Pelley and not enough on the Ellisons 45:00 Publicly traded media companies have all folded to & appeased Trump 47:30 Companies have a responsibility to shareholders, bad for news integrity 48:30 60 Minutes is a symbol, and Trump wants to bring it to heel/topple it 49:30 We don’t know the politics of the Ellisons, but they want their merger approved 50:30 Ellison’s know one 60 Minutes piece Trump dislikes could blow up merger 51:45 Bari Weiss is being used… is she comfortable being used? 53:00 Scott Pelley has the money to speak out and fight back 54:00 Journalists that stayed hoping to weather the storm & wait for new management 55:15 60 Minutes has incredible brand equity and is being gutted for the merger 56:45 The story is the Ellisons using 60 Minutes as a bargaining chip 1:02:15 ToddCast Time Machine - June 9th, 1954 1:02:45 “Have you no sense of decency?” quote becomes famous 1:03:30 Quote came during the Army/McCarthy hearings 1:04:00 The famous line didn’t end McCarthyism 1:04:45 The myth is that McCarthy created the Red Scare… he did not 1:05:30 The Cold War was not a distant abstraction, people were worried 1:06:00 McCarthy didn’t create the wave… he was surfing it 1:07:15 Mass media was growing in America and sped up the information wars 1:08:00 McCarthy understood media and how to create anticipation 1:09:30 McCarthy mastered the politics of attention, his and Trump’s mentor was Roy Cohn 1:11:30 The fear of communism still existed, but public confidence in McCarthy eroded 1:12:30 Television exposed McCarthy in a way quotes and newspapers couldn’t 1:14:00 Army/McCarthy hearings started as a personnel dispute for Roy Cohn ally 1:15:30 There were multiple institutions moving against McCarthy 1:16:30 Army chief counsel Joseph Welch spoke the infamous line 1:17:00 Welch gave words to a conclusion Americans were reaching on their own 1:19:45 Ask Chuck 1:20:00 When will congress actually hold cabinet members accountable? 1:26:45 Thoughts on DHS pulling CBP from sanctuary city airports? 1:30:45 Navigating the tension between voting for and against a candidate? 1:36:45 Thoughts on Democrats proposing a national gerrymandering ban?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Episode - Trump's Decline Is Obvious…But Republicans Refuse To Acknowledge It + America's AI Liability Crisis & Constitutional Breaking Points

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 173:37 Transcription Available

Chuck Todd opens with an uncomfortable truth Republicans are doing everything possible to avoid acknowledging: Trump turns 80 next week, his physical and mental decline is increasingly visible to anyone paying attention, and the GOP is now repeating exactly the same mistake Democrats made by ignoring Joe Biden's obvious deterioration. The cruelest irony: Trump literally built his entire 2024 campaign on the premise that his opponent was too old and too sleepy to do the job, but Biden's catastrophic debate finally broke the Democratic silence in a way the GOP shows no signs of replicating. Chuck argues Trump's behavior isn't unusual for an 80-year-old — it's deeply unusual for an American president. He warns that Senate Republicans made an enormous mistake by not killing the weaponization fund, that every GOP incumbent up for reelection is now vulnerable to extremely effective attack ads, and that acting DNI Bill Pulte is almost certainly holding that position illegally — the courts will probably step in to declare him ineligible. He previews Tuesday's primaries in Maine and South Carolina, where Lindsey Graham looks genuinely vulnerable, and notes that if Graham gets forced into a runoff, history says he's in real trouble. He's watching how much protest vote Janet Mills picks up in Maine, and on Graham Platner — who has been saying that the war "messed him up" — Chuck offers a pointed observation: just because behavior is explainable doesn't always make it excusable.He closes with a sharp analysis of the Scott Pelley firing at 60 Minutes, arguing the real story isn't Pelley at all — it's the Ellisons, who are using 60 Minutes as a bargaining chip with Trump to get their Paramount merger approved. He believes 60 Minutes is a symbol with massive brand equity, and Trump wants to bring it to heel or topple it altogether. Then, David French — New York Times columnist, veteran constitutional attorney, and one of the sharpest legal thinkers writing today — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a riveting conversation about how the legal system is straining to handle a world being remade by AI, an out-of-control executive branch, and the slow erosion of America's basic constitutional architecture. French opens with the chilling case the Florida Attorney General has now brought against OpenAI in connection with the Florida State University shooter, who asked ChatGPT how to disengage his weapon's safety just three minutes before opening fire. French argues that if ChatGPT had been a human person, it would unquestionably have been charged as a co-conspirator — humans get prosecuted for encouraging suicide all the time — and that when ChatGPT is speaking, OpenAI is legally speaking, full stop. He walks through the murky liability questions the law is now scrambling to answer: Google Search has never been held to the same standard as ChatGPT, but ChatGPT actively generates new speech rather than just pointing users to existing content, and French argues that litigation needs to function as a meaningful deterrent rather than mere compensation — though ultimately Congress is going to have to actually legislate AI regulation rather than leave the entire field to civil lawsuits. The conversation turns to what French sees as a more immediate constitutional crisis: Trump's blanket immunity for tax violations and the "anti-weaponization" slush fund scheme, both of which French argues are flatly indefensible on legal grounds. He explains the deeper problem — Trump suing his own government creates a fiction of an adversarial proceeding when there isn't actually one, and Trump cares far more about the liability shield than the slush fund itself, because he's trying to remove himself from the operation of the law in essentially the same way a king would. The pardon power only covers federal crimes, not civil offenses, and Congress has clear authority to stop this if it had the will. French offers several concrete reforms: require congressional approval for legal settlements above a certain dollar threshold, force members of Congress to obtain a certification in the Constitution itself, and that political parties should perform comprehensive background checks for their candidates, On the question of whether the Founders intended a Christian nation, French is unequivocal: they didn't, and Madison rebuked Christian nationalism explicitly. The deeper structural problem behind the DOJ's loss of credibility is the unitary executive theory itself — Article II of the Constitution is dangerously vague, the executive was never meant to be a co-equal branch (Congress was supposed to be most powerful), and the only durable fix may require constitutional reform to formally remove the DOJ from executive control. French closes on a hopeful note: after every dark period in American history, the country has entered a major era of reform — and he believes one is coming again. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the infamous quote “Have you no sense of decency” from the Army/McCarthy hearings, why McCarthy was one of the first American politicians to master the attention economy, and why that famous quote precipitated the decline of McCarthy’s influence. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Predict the action all the way through the finals. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on https://fanduel.com/predicts Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 05:30 Trump turns 80 in a week. Plans on celebrating himself with UFC fight 06:30 You can tell that Trump is not doing well physically/mentally 07:30 Republicans ignoring Trump’s decline like Dems did with Biden 10:00 Trump won’t do events where he has to stand, he sits now 11:30 Trump’s staff has been padding his schedule with private meetings 12:30 Trump built his campaign on premise his opponent was too old & sleepy 13:15 Biden’s debate broke the Dems silence, GOP hasn’t done same with Trump 14:30 Trump has influence and pull over his party that Biden didn’t 15:15 Trump’s behavior isn’t unusual for an 80 year, is unusual for a POTUS 16:00 Reinforces public perception that parties will say/defend anything for power 19:00 This will add to the credibility problems for the Republican party 19:30 Senate Republicans made huge mistake not killing the weaponization fund 20:15 Every Republican up for reelection is now vulnerable to easy attack ads 21:15 It’s probably illegal for Bill Pulte to hold the acting DNI position 23:00 Courts will likely step in to declare Pulte ineligible for position 25:30 Major primaries coming up on Tuesday including ME & SC 26:45 Lindsey Graham is vulnerable in South Carolina 27:45 Christian conservative right has always been skeptical of Graham 28:45 Outsiders have been ousting incumbents across the country 30:15 Since the Tea Party, GOP base has gone against the establishment 32:30 The anti-war vote will have qualms with Trump & Graham 33:15 Graham’s career is defined by being a political weathervane 35:00 If Graham is forced into a runoff, history says he’s in trouble 35:30 Will be interesting to see how much protest vote Janet Mills gets in ME 36:15 Platner says war messed him up… does he have the temperament for the job? 37:45 Just because behavior is explainable, doesn’t always make it excusable 38:15 Platner is in “save his campaign” mode 39:30 Bad actors will exploit California’s slow ballot counting process 40:30 Counting process requires people have faith in it, slowness hurts credibility 42:00 California has a duty to make citizens confident in the election 44:00 Thoughts on changes at 60 Minutes and Scott Pelley’s firing 44:30 Too much focus on Pelley and not enough on the Ellisons 45:00 Publicly traded media companies have all folded to & appeased Trump 47:30 Companies have a responsibility to shareholders, bad for news integrity 48:30 60 Minutes is a symbol, and Trump wants to bring it to heel/topple it 49:30 We don’t know the politics of the Ellisons, but they want their merger approved 50:30 Ellison’s know one 60 Minutes piece Trump dislikes could blow up merger 51:45 Bari Weiss is being used… is she comfortable being used? 53:00 Scott Pelley has the money to speak out and fight back 54:00 Journalists that stayed hoping to weather the storm & wait for new management 55:15 60 Minutes has incredible brand equity and is being gutted for the merger 56:45 The story is the Ellisons using 60 Minutes as a bargaining chip 1:04:00 David French joins the Chuck ToddCast 1:05:30 Insurance companies & gambling companies have opposite incentives 1:08:00 States liberalized sports gambling and the public hasn’t liked it 1:09:45 Trying to regulate after the fact can be difficult 1:11:00 Common law concepts are starting to come into regulating AI 1:11:30 Florida AG has brought criminal case against OpenAI over FSU shooter 1:13:00 There has to always be human liability in AI cases 1:15:00 If ChatGPT was a human in FSU case, it would have be charged as co-conspirator 1:16:00 Shooter asked ChatGPT how to disengage the safety 3 mins before shooting 1:18:00 In Canadian school shooting, ChatGPT’s participation was overt 1:20:30 Determining liability is murky. Google search isn’t held to same standard as ChatGPT 1:22:00 Humans can be prosecuted for encouraging someone to commit suicide 1:23:15 There are circumstances where criminal liability could apply to AI 1:23:45 When ChatGPT is speaking, OpenAI is speaking 1:25:00 Litigation needs to be a deterrent, not just compensation for victims 1:27:30 We need to pass laws regulating AI, not just pressure via civil lawsuits 1:28:45 How is blanket immunity for Trump tax violations remotely legal? 1:29:45 Congress’s job to stop weaponization fund & Trump IRS immunity 1:30:45 Legal system rests on an adversarial relationship in court cases 1:31:45 There’s no adversarial proceeding when Trump sues his own government 1:32:30 Trump cares more about liability shield than the slush fund 1:33:30 Pardon power only applies to federal crimes, not civil offenses. Can be sued 1:34:15 Trump is trying to remove himself from the operation of the law like a king 1:35:00 How can congress stop Trump’s DOJ from issuing these settlements? 1:36:45 Congress should have to approve settlements above a certain amount of $ 1:38:30 Member of congress should have to get a certification in the constitution 1:39:45 Parties should force candidates to pass a comprehensive background check 1:41:00 Why aren’t state funded partisan primaries a violation of equal protection? 1:44:15 Partisan primaries are killing the political system 1:45:00 States can say that they’ll only fund open primaries 1:46:15 Campaign finance reforms and PACs have weakened party control 1:48:00 Did the founders intend for America to be a christian nation? 1:49:00 Founders were biblically literate, but not particularly devout 1:49:30 Founders intentionally did not create a christian nation 1:50:30 Madison argued against paying clergy with tax dollars 1:51:15 Madison rebuked christian nationalism and immigration restriction 1:53:45 DOJ has lost credibility, how can we separate the DOJ from the executive? 1:54:30 Problems with DOJ are downstream from the unitary executive theory 1:55:30 Article II of the constitution is vague and inexplicit 1:56:45 After dark period, America enters periods of reform, which we badly need 1:58:45 Never supposed to be co-equal branches. Congress should have most power 1:59:30 Have to remove executive’s ability to claw power to the top 2:00:30 Would likely need constitutional reform to pull DOJ out of executive branch 2:03:00 Past congressional leaders wouldn’t voluntarily cede power 2:04:45 In late 80’s - early 90’s, congress was incentivized to compromise 2:05:30 Changes to college basketball in one-and-done and NIL era 2:07:00 Transfer portal has created a new form of one-and-done 2:08:45 NBA can only improve regular season by reducing the 82 games 2:10:15 Regular season NBA games are more intense than 30 years ago 2:13:45 ToddCast Time Machine - June 9th, 1954 2:14:15 “Have you no sense of decency?” quote becomes famous 2:15:00 Quote came during the Army/McCarthy hearings 2:15:30 The famous line didn’t end McCarthyism 2:16:15 The myth is that McCarthy created the Red Scare… he did not 2:17:00 The Cold War was not a distant abstraction, people were worried 2:17:30 McCarthy didn’t create the wave… he was surfing it 2:18:45 Mass media was growing in America and sped up the information wars 2:19:30 McCarthy understood media and how to create anticipation 2:21:00 McCarthy mastered the politics of attention, his and Trump’s mentor was Roy Cohn 2:23:00 The fear of communism still existed, but public confidence in McCarthy eroded 2:24:00 Television exposed McCarthy in a way quotes and newspapers couldn’t 2:25:30 Army/McCarthy hearings started as a personnel dispute for Roy Cohn ally 2:27:00 There were multiple institutions moving against McCarthy 2:28:00 Army chief counsel Joseph Welch spoke the infamous line 2:28:30 Welch gave words to a conclusion Americans were reaching on their own 2:31:15 Ask Chuck 2:31:30 When will congress actually hold cabinet members accountable? 2:38:15 Thoughts on DHS pulling CBP from sanctuary city airports? 2:42:15 Navigating the tension between voting for and against a candidate? 2:48:15 Thoughts on Democrats proposing a national gerrymandering ban?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lindsey Graham is going to lose his seat after 23 years.

Anti-Neocon Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 6:11

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Can We Take Down Lady Graham?

The Charlie Kirk Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 69:32 Transcription Available

In Texas, Louisiana, and beyond, RINO Republicans have gone down to defeat. But one more target remains: Sen. Lindsey Graham. Challenger Mark Lynch makes his final pitch ahead of next week's vote. Tyler O'Neil dives into the latest indictment against the SPLC, which includes revelations that the left-wing group financed cross burnings by the KKK. Vickie Paladino exposes a terrorist sympathizer who will be a new Democrat congressman from New Jersey, and the team reacts to the glacial pace of vote counting in California, which could easily be masking all manner of fraud. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Daily Herold: 6/5/26 - California Stolen Live, FISA Blocked & DOGE Goes Dark

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 56:39

Jon Herold comes in Friday on a show that starts with a funeral. DOGE.gov has been taken down after five months of no updates, and Jon is in genuine mourning over the loss of his reliable eight-second daily segment. Then things get more serious: Spencer Pratt is being slowly and obviously bumped from the LA mayoral runoff by late-arriving ballots while everyone watches, federal prosecutors confirm multiple California election fraud investigations, and Trump is posting about it in real time. Jon delivers his funniest and most logical takedown yet of the "just vote them out" solution to election fraud, complete with a mock ballot system for whether the audience should vote. The Save America Act was rejected 48-50 in the Senate with four Republicans opposing it, and Jon asks Elon Musk and others to explain how voting out people in a fraudulent system fixes the fraudulent system. Trump also told the Wall Street Journal he wants Pulte to shrink or possibly terminate the ODNI entirely, which Jon and Chris Paul have been saying for a long time. Seven Senate Republicans including Rand Paul, Josh Hawley, and Mike Lee joined Democrats to kill the FISA renewal. The US and Russia signed a Bering Strait tunnel design agreement today. Trump endorsed Lindsey Graham. Jon has thoughts.

Can We Take Down Lady Graham?

The Charlie Kirk Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 69:32 Transcription Available

In Texas, Louisiana, and beyond, RINO Republicans have gone down to defeat. But one more target remains: Sen. Lindsey Graham. Challenger Mark Lynch makes his final pitch ahead of next week's vote. Tyler O'Neil dives into the latest indictment against the SPLC, which includes revelations that the left-wing group financed cross burnings by the KKK. Vickie Paladino exposes a terrorist sympathizer who will be a new Democrat congressman from New Jersey, and the team reacts to the glacial pace of vote counting in California, which could easily be masking all manner of fraud. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Small Business Owner Takes on Lindsey Graham in High-Stakes Senate Battle

Main Street Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 31:19 Transcription Available

Can a lifelong small business owner defeat one of Washington's most powerful incumbents? On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with South Carolina Senate candidate Mark Lynch to discuss his challenge against longtime Senator Lindsey Graham. Lynch shares how he helped grow his family's business from a small local appliance store into a major regional employer and explains why he believes that experience gives him a unique perspective on inflation, taxes, government regulation, and the challenges facing working families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Badlands Daily: 6/3/26 - Trump Confirms Netanyahu Call, CA Primary Results, Principles vs. Personalities

Political Trade Secrets: Winning Campaigns | Elections | Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 87:11

Ashe in America steps into the host chair and Ghost brings the geopolitics on a lighter news day that turns into one of the most substantive discussions of the month. Trump confirms the expletive-laden Netanyahu phone call in a morning interview, says he would like to meet the Ayatollah in person, and does not walk back a word of the Axios reporting. Ghost maps out why Netanyahu has no choice but to keep pressing forward in Lebanon: ultra-orthodox coalition partners demanding Greater Israel have bayonets at his back, his political opponents are now calling him weak for yielding to Trump, and the minute he leaves office he faces three felonies. Ghost argues the Republican establishment is about to ride into the same suicide mission with Netanyahu. California primary results show Spencer Pratt leading Karen Bass by 25,000 votes with mail-in ballots still outstanding, and Steve Hilton advances in the governor race. The second half of the show becomes a sharp, wide-ranging conversation about personality worship versus principled thinking: why the truth community is more captured by personalities than the normies Ghost met on his Caribbean trip, why progressivism lives in both parties, and why the Republican Party forwarding Mark Elias election reform talking points is the clearest sign of a movement that has lost its principles. Lindsey Graham gets booed off stage again.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 82:35

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Leland Live with Leland Whaley HR 3 (060126)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 41:39

Severe Weather in the Birmingham Metro. August 11th election part 2. The LA Mayor's Race. Lindsey Graham in political trouble? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leland Live with Leland Whaley HR 1 (060126)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 46:44

Severe Weather in the Birmingham Metro. August 11th election part 2. The LA Mayor's Race. Lindsey Graham in political trouble? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leland Live with Leland Whaley HR 2 (060126)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 41:14

Severe Weather in the Birmingham Metro. August 11th election part 2. The LA Mayor's Race. Lindsey Graham in political trouble? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leland Live with Leland Whaley HR 4 (060126)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 41:04

Severe Weather in the Birmingham Metro. August 11th election part 2. The LA Mayor's Race. Lindsey Graham in political trouble? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.