Podcasts about local elections

Karol Markowicz sits down with Kevin Smith, founder of Loud Majority and host of Loud Majority Live, for a wide-ranging conversation about grassroots activism, New York politics, the culture wars, and the power of getting involved at the local level. Kevin shares how the COVID lockdown era transformed him from a delivery driver into a political activist, beginning with Trump car parades across Long Island before expanding into school board races, local elections, campaigns, and political media. He explains why COVID restrictions awakened many Americans to the importance of local government—and why changing a school board or city council can sometimes have a more immediate impact on your life than national politics. Karol and Kevin also discuss the political transformation of Long Island, why so many New Yorkers are leaving the state, personal responsibility in an era of economic frustration, the WNBA and the culture wars, celebrities getting political, the decline of Hollywood entertainment, and whether American culture is beginning to shift away from ideological preaching. Plus, Kevin offers his prediction for the rise of economic populism and shares his advice for anyone who wants to improve their life: focus on what you can control, take responsibility, and don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to ANC Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane about the party's election manifesto, service delivery, municipal finances, ethical leadership and the delayed announcement of mayoral candidates. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning XTRA with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! Victor Armendariz fills in for Tug! First thing to know: We have a long history with Oil Over 24K Illegals voted in 2020 The difference between the Radicals on the Left and the Wacko’s on the right Watch The Morning XTRA every weekday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the Xtra 106.3 YouTube or listen on the Xtra 106.3 App

The Morning XTRA with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! On Today's Show, with Tug still out on vacation, Victor Armendariz joins Los in the studio to take on the biggest political and cultural stories of the day. The guys kick things off by welcoming Victor and discussing government education, along with why Sean Duffy and Los see eye-to-eye on sending their kids to Ivy League schools. They dive into America's long history with oil, claims about more than 24,000 illegal voters in the 2020 election, and the difference between the radicals on the left and the “wackos” on the right. Dr. Rich McCormick joins the show, the Cuban community gets counted out of the DSA, and the guys revisit Milton Friedman's argument for America maintaining its role as the world's leader in free trade. Plus, they react to the outpouring of support for Lindsay Clancy, explain why they think El-Sayed is toast in Michigan, and continue the conversation on healthcare for all. Watch The Morning XTRA every weekday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the Xtra 106.3 YouTube or listen on the Xtra 106.3 App

Monday, August 17, 2026 Today, the Democratic National Committee passed resolutions that could inform the 2028 party platform; the Justice Department is expanding the military's law enforcement power; the Food and Drug Administration traveled to Mexico a month after linking Taylor Farms to cyclospora outbreak; U.S. and Ukrainian forces went head to head in a drone exercise and Ukraine won; the Tate brothers' custody hearing was postponed as they fight extradition; a Canadian petition to oust Hoekstra as the ambassador has nearly 200,000 signatures; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, IQBAR Text DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.  Thank You Smalls For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/DAILYBEANS The Trump Epstein Memorial Bookmobile The Daily Beans is proud to partner with Miles Taylor and our friends at DEFIANCE.org For a limited time, members of the Daily Beans community can receive a FREE 3-month full membership to DEFIANCE.org and gain access to one of the fastest-growing pro-democracy movements in America. Join here: https://www.defiance.org/beans Diamond Dames - Subscribe here: Diamond Dames - A Ted Lasso PodcastDiamond Dames - YouTube playlist   Guest: Heather Cox RichardsonLetters from an American | Heather Cox RichardsonHeather Cox Richardson - YouTubeinstagram.com/heathercoxrichardson@hcrichardson.bsky.social - Bluesky@HC_Richardson - Twitter The Latest Breakdown→ INSIDE Trump DOJ's BRUTAL Epstein Court Reckoning StoriesJustice Department expands military's power to detain migrants accused of trespassing | CBS News FDA in Mexico a month after linking Taylor Farms to cyclospora outbreak | The Washington PostDemocrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting | AP News Tate brothers custody hearing postponed as they fight U.K. extradition | NBC News Good TroubleCards Against Humanity - Elon has no Friends →Friday August 28 in DC March On Washington 2026 -marchonwashington2026.com Check your voter registration and deadlines → Voter Registration Deadlines - Vote.org →Helpline Orientation- Spanish Speakers Needed! · VoteRiders →Help save Texas from Ken Paxton! →NO HATE in WA State →Stand With Minnesota →iceout.org Good NewsSpokAnimal animal rescue Oct 9 -Southwest Funny Fest:Dana Goldberg's Southwest FunnyFest - City of Albuquerque -Email Dana@DanaGoldberg.com for sponsorship informationTickets for Dana Goldberg: Outrageous - Sep 23 - Den Theater - Chicago  →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW on YouTube - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links The Trevor Project - trevorproject.org/beans Blue Wave California - ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc Donate to Public Citizen - https://citizen.org/beans/ Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship - boomerang - pathways  Dana and The Daily Beans support of Human Rights Campaign ONE CAUSE HRC The Daily Beans supports It Gets BetterNational Security Counselors - Donate, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers email AG - fedoath@pm.me Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook,  DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From school board officials and city council members, to decisions over roads and disaster relief budgets, local elections make a direct impact on your day-to-day life.But state and local elections get less attention, less media coverage, and lower voter turnout. In November's municipal elections in Dallas, Texas, some 14 council seats were up for the vote but turnout was just 8 percent. And average voter turnout for mayoral elections in the U.S. is 20 percent or less.What can voters do to stay more informed on a local level?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

We covered a lot of ground - from Iran to Southeast TN - local and national Elections - Men in womens sports - PLUS how I am wrong and Jeff is right! WELCOME to Jeff Styles on During the Break Podcast - powered by Guardian Investment Advisors! A Monday podcast with El Jefe himself about some headlines, stories, and things you may have missed AND some things you may want to look for in the days ahead! Jeff Styles spent over 30 years as the #1 talk radio host in our area and now has brought his talents to DTB Podcast! Tune in - Share AND stay tuned as we grow! (A PODCAST PROVIDED AND OWNED BY DURING THE BREAK PODCASTS) Thanks to our sponsors: Guardian Investment Advisors: https://giaplantoday.com/ Vascular Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/ Alchemy Medspa and Wellness Center: http://www.alchemychattanooga.com// (Welcome to our NEW sponsor) Signal Investigations: https://www.signalpi.com/ ALL OUR PODCASTS WITH ONE CLICK: www.duringthebreakpodcast.com ===== THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: (Welcome to our NEW sponsor) Signal Investigations: https://www.signalpi.com/ Nutrition World: https://nutritionw.com/ Vascular Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/ The Barn Nursery: https://www.barnnursery.com/ Optimize U Chattanooga: https://optimizeunow.com/chattanooga/ Guardian Investment Advisors: https://giaplantoday.com/ Alchemy Medspa and Wellness Center: http://www.alchemychattanooga.com/ Our House Studio: https://ourhousestudiosinc.com/ Team Montieth Real Estate - Lori Montieth: https://www.findchattanoogarealestate.com/ Ballinger and Associates - Risk Management: https://ballingerandassociates.com/ AirSpace Acoustics: https://www.airspaceacoustics.com/ BWELL4EVER: Labs and IV Therapies: https://www.bwell4ever.org/ ALL THINGS JEFF STYLES: www.thejeffstyles.com PART OF THE NOOGA PODCAST NETWORK: www.noogapodcasts.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks to Dale McKinley, political analyst and Research and Education Officer at the International Labour, Research and Information Group, about the worrying rise in political killings as South Africa heads towards local government elections. The recent killing of former ANCYL regional chairperson and ANC branch chairperson Nelisile Xolo in Alfred Nzo comes amid several other politically linked murders, including the deaths of DA candidate Sinovuyo Dyokwe, an ANC ward councillor in Gqeberha and two MK Party members in the West Rand during the recent voter-registration weekend. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team brings you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join Kosta and his guests: County Commission Candidates for District 3, Shayne Bilbrey and Brendan Laney. In this episode: You're both running as Democratic Candidates in a county and state where Republicans routinely win by wide margins. Beyond listening and transparency, can you give voters one specific policy position or commitment that your Republican opponent in District 3 likely wouldn't and explain why that difference might be worth crossing party lines for? District 3, as the kids would say, is built different. Whether we want to talk about voter population, voter demographics or District boundaries, there's no District like District 3. Why is this District so different? You've both been campaigning for well over six-months now. What's one thing you've learned about your neighbors in District 3 you didn't know this time last year?Find out more about Shayne Bilbrey for Putnam County Commissioner District 3: https://electshaynebilbrey.com/Find out more about Brendan Laney for Putnam County Commissioner District 3: https://votebrendanlaney2026.com/Important Putnam County Election dates and information:Putnam County General Elections will be held on August 6th with early voting from Friday, July 17th to Saturday, August 1st.All early voting takes place at the Putnam County Election Commission on 705 County Services Dr, Cookeville, TN 38501.For more information visit on Putnam County polling locations visit: https://putnamcountytn.gov/election-commissionBetter Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Miss Sallie's Market.Find out more about Miss Sallie's Market:https://www.misssallies.com

St. Louis Magazine's Ryan Krull joins Chris & Amy to about the local races going on, a new shocking poll that puts Zimmerman on top of the county executive race, his thoughts on the controversy around Dr. Faisal Khan, the polling having Wesley Bell in the lead over Cori Bush and the growth of AI slop in the political spectrum.

Hancock & Kelley are in studio with Chris & Amy to kick off the show for the whole first hour! The arguments about both the big amendments continue, Hancock shoots down any large doubt in the stability of American elections, and the Panera conversation continues following their flight to Boston. In hour 2 of the show, St. Louis Magazine's Ryan Krull joins the show to give a break down of the local elections ahead of Tuesday, including a look at a shock poll no one expected and another area of our life being infected by AI, a very specific AI issue that has forced the State Department to apologize at an AIDS conference, CITY broadcaster Jen Siess joins the show to break down CITY's newest acquisitions and their Saturday matchup against Real Salt Lake and on 'Did You See This?', there's some more news for Tony Romo... In the final hour of the week Chris & Amy dive into a quick topic around generational perspective, the hosts have to answer for their more ridiculous takes & responses from the past week, comedian TJ Miller joins the show in studio to ignore Chris as best as he can and delved into some research on the name "TJ", and the group has so much fun they barely had time to close the show!

X101's John Harrison and Kim Cameron from League of Women Voters discuss the importance of voting and the post card addressing event August 8th at Cortland Free Library. Listen to[Read More...] The post Make Your Voice Heard: The League of Women Voters’ New “Cortland Votes” Initiative & The Importance of Local Elections appeared first on X101 Always Classic - WXHC.com.

The conversation begins with an introduction and shoutouts to guests, followed by a discussion on local elections and the impact of political candidates' backgrounds on their public image. The conversation delves into the significance of local elections and the influence of candidates' personal histories on their public perception. The conversation delves into the controversial topic of the bounty platform and its potential implications, sparking a debate on the ethical and practical aspects of such a platform. It then transitions to a detailed analysis of Jay-Z's recent freestyle and the varied reception it has received. The conversation covers a range of topics including a comparison between Jay-Z and Drake, the impact of streaming on music, analysis of NBA playoffs and games, a personal meeting with DJ, and a discussion on the LGBTQ+ community.TakeawaysLocal elections and their significanceThe impact of political candidates' backgrounds on their public image Bounty platform implicationsJay-Z's freestyle and its reception Comparing Jay-Z and DrakeThe impact of streaming on musicNBA playoffs and game analysisMeeting DJ in personDiscussion on LGBTQ+ communityChapters00:00 Discussion on Local Elections and Political Candidates26:37 The Bounty Platform Debate36:15 Analyzing Jay-Z's Freestyle01:06:17 Discussion on LGBTQ+ Community

Philly needs help voting and dating! So host Trenae Nuri and senior producer Abby Fritz are discussing the city's summer voter outreach series and how our voting numbers stack up against local elections across the country. Plus, they dive into the creative ways people are trying to meet eligible singles in the area. They also talk through the latest on the ongoing investigation into potential crimes at a home in Olney. City Cast Philly Neighbors will also get to enjoy recommendations for the best tequila cocktails in celebration of National Tequila Day today! We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag.   Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Philadelphia launches summer voter outreach series to boost registration and election awareness Between the Ballots Summer Voter Engagement Series Philly's Big Push To Increase Voter Participation Increasing Voter Turnout in Local Elections   Voter turnout, 2018-2022 Philly police excavating pipe at Olney home linked to missing woman What we know about the Olney investigation into missing women At this Philly speed-dating event, laughter comes first Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here.  Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Fitler Club

On the Monday, July 20, 2026 broadcast of The Charlie James Show, host Charlie James dives into the escalating public outcry surrounding a multi-billion dollar data center project in Spartanburg County. Highlighting a clip from the Theo Von podcast featuring environmental activist Erin Brockovich, James criticizes local officials for classifying a massive development project as a minor land change, arguing that it lacks transparency and ignores serious environmental and resource impacts like high water and electricity usage. The show fields numerous listener calls from locals concerned about imported out-of-state jobs rather than local hiring, as well as the depletion of local resources. Later in the hour, James addresses the political eligibility of state senate candidate Darlene Graham and comments on an arson attack near a DHS facility in New York, using a speech from British headmistress Katharine Birbalsingh to criticize modern societal structures and the prevailing cultural focus on oppression.

Local Supervisors of Elections – Jerry Holland (Duval), Vicky Oakes (SJC), and Chris Chambless (Clay) – join JMN to discuss President Trump's address regarding election security and integrity, and Florida's upcoming primary election on Aug 18. They share details about state voting policies (by mail, or in person, identification), deadlines (July 20 registration, Aug 6 to request a mail-in ballot – due election day), when local early voting starts, voter record security (they're publicly available and literally for sale), voting tabulation integrity, and more.

There seem to be additional attempts to revisit the 2020 presidential election. Tonight, President Trump is expected to speak on elections and is rumored to unveil new findings alleging Chinese interference in that election. Despite this, Vice President JD Vance says Republicans will accept the results of the upcoming midterm election, even if the SAVE America Act doesn't pass. Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeaux previews tonight's speech. Greg and Holly also discuss some local election news, including missing ballots out of Utah County and the Lieutenant Governor's response to continued DOJ requests for private voter information.

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What is Climate Cabinet? Most climate advocates focus their energy on Washington– but often, real change happens closer to home. Climate Cabinet, founded by Caroline Spears, is dedicated to backing and electing climate champions at the state and local level, where the work of cutting emissions, lowering energy costs, and building clean transportation largely gets done. Focusing Locally  While presidential races and Senate battles dominate national attention, decisions about electricity grids, transit systems, housing density, and building codes are being made day-to-day by city councils, county boards, state legislatures, and utility commissions.  Climate Cabinet describes their approach as “Moneyball for Climate”-- borrowing the analytics term made famous in baseball, where data is used to find undervalued players with outsized potential. Applied to politics, it means identifying overlooked races where a relatively small investment can shift climate policy. Candidate selection is non-partisan in practice. Rather than relying on party affiliation, Climate Cabinet examines candidate's voting records, looking at how candidates have acted when major issues came before their city council, county board, or state legislature. They then back promising candidates early, providing financial support and policy expertise to help them build a winning campaign. One of the most surprising– and consequential– offices Climate Cabinet focuses on is the utility commission. In select states, these commissioners are elected directly by voters, giving the public a rare and often overlooked say in how electricity is generated and priced.  How it Makes a Difference  State and local elections are often decided by thin margins and operate on small budgets compared to federal races. So unlike at the federal level, volunteer hours, early endorsements, and targeted outreach can be incredibly effective at building support for specific candidates. Climate Cabinet's win rate reflects this– according to Spears, the organization has won 62% of its top priority races, spanning municipal, county, and state offices.  And because state and local officials are often closer to the problems their constituents face, the case for climate action is often easier to make. A state legislator can point to lower electricity bills from renewable energy, a city council member can garner support for more efficient bus service, a utility commissioner can push for faster grid buildout. Climate action, then, becomes a direct way to lower electricity bills, improve air quality, and expand transit access.  Challenges With hundreds of thousands of elected positions across the country, even a well-resourced organization can only engage in a fraction of the races that matter. Spears also notes the difficulty of cutting through the noise in a fractured media environment. Many of Climate Cabinet's candidates are running for offices most voters don't think about, such as state budget committees and utility boards– making voter outreach and name recognition an uphill battle even in favorable districts. The political environment itself remains a structural barrier. Running for office at any level has become more difficult, with political violence on the rise and entrenched interests– fossil fuel companies and real estate developers, to name a few– actively working to block climate-friendly candidates.  Spears' View For Spears, the goal is to build a political environment in which supporting clean energy, affordable housing near transit, and zero-carbon transportation is the natural, low-resistance choice for any elected official.  She's also clear-eyed about what motivates the best candidates she works with: a real commitment to their communities, not necessarily ambition for higher office. Spears is particularly focused on transportation– the largest single source of climate pollution in the U.S.-- and on finding candidates who understand that the path to zero-carbon transit looks different in each state, requiring local leadership to deliver. About Our Guest Caroline Spears is the founder and Executive Director of Climate Cabinet, an organization that makes local climate policy solutions actionable for policymakers. She earned her B.S. and M.S. in Atmosphere and Energy Engineering from Stanford University. Before founding Climate Cabinet, she worked in solar energy.  Other Resources & Further Reading Climate Cabinet website: Climate Cabinet The Chisholm Legacy Project: Demystifying and Democratizing Public Utility Commissions The Guardian: Inside the climate group working everywhere but DC: ‘You can still have huge wins'  Caroline Spears biography: Caroline Spears For a transcript please visit, climatebreak.org/backing-climate-champions-in-local-elections-with-caroline-spears/

The new Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District insists employment opportunities must be created in the region to allow it to reach its full potential. Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Shannon will wear the west of the county's chain of office until next June after being elected this week. He assumes the role just two years ago first securing a seat on Clare County Council at the 2024 Local Election. The Kilmurry Ibrickane man says it's up to all of the area's elected representatives to lobby for inward investment.

Marc Cox unveils his 2026 Missouri Voter Guide, explaining his endorsements for the August 4 primary and breaking down the major statewide ballot amendments, including Amendment 4 & Amendment 5. He discusses key local races, responds to listener criticism over his recommendations, and encourages voters to study the issues before casting their ballots. The hour also features local headlines from across the St. Louis area, including the I-44 sinkhole closure, the St. Louis County Justice Center disturbance, O'Fallon's new police drone program, business news with Nicole Murray, and the latest consumer and lifestyle stories.

In this episode of the Express News Group's 27Speaks: Behind the Headlines podcast, host Joe Shaw is joined by Cailin Riley, Jack Motz, Dan Stark and features editor Michelle Trauring to discuss the week's latest East End news. This week, Riley recaps the end of the U.S. Open, Motz and Stark share local election news and Trauring tells a story that will touch any animal lover's heart.

Ennis has its first Sinn Féin mayor in over a century following the election of Clarecastle Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle at the annual general meeting of Ennis Municipal District this week.    The Cork native ascended to the position after being nominated by fellow magpie, Fine Gael Councillor Paul Murphy.    The outgoing Cathaoirleach of Ennis MD, Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard, will serve as leas-cathaoirleach for the coming 12 months - she was nominated for the position by Fianna Fáil Councillor Antoinette Baker-Bashua.    A postal worker with a background as a trade unionist, Councillor Guilfoyle has been on Clare County Council since the June 2024 Local Elections.    Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at the meeting and spoke to the new mayor about what the role means to him. Photo (c) Seán Lyons

On Monday's show: Three years ago, Texas Republican lawmakers approved a state law eliminating Harris County's chief elections official and allowing state officials to intervene and supervise elections here. We learn how the state is using the law to take over elections in some other, much-smaller counties.Also this hour: We hear the story behind the Houston-based nonprofit Love You Adam Foundation and how it is using some new approaches to prevent suicide.Then, an expert from the UTHealth Houston Neurosciences-Headache & Pain Center answers your questions about headaches and migraines.And, after some MLB players wrote Bible verses on the rainbow-themed hats they wore on a recent LGBTQ+ Pride night, we talk about athletes and free speech -- what they can say, do, and even wear on the field.Watch

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Doubt to Victory: One Vote's Impact in København Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-06-20-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede klart over København.En: The sun shone brightly over København.Da: Det var en varm sommerdag, perfekt til en tur i parken, men i dag var ingen almindelig dag.En: It was a warm summer day, perfect for a trip to the park, but today was no ordinary day.Da: Det var dagen for lokalvalg, og Mikkel følte spændingen i luften, som var det elektrisk.En: It was local election day, and Mikkel felt the excitement in the air, as if it were electric.Da: Mikkel stod foran det travle kulturhus, som for dagen var forvandlet til et valglokale.En: Mikkel stood in front of the busy cultural center, which for the day had been transformed into a polling station.Da: Der var folk i alle aldre, som strømmede ind og ud gennem de store døre.En: There were people of all ages streaming in and out through the large doors.Da: Indenfor var stemmeboksene stillet op på rækker, og plakaterne med kandidaternes ansigter pyntede væggene.En: Inside, the voting booths were set up in rows, and posters with the candidates' faces decorated the walls.Da: Mikkel var ikke her bare for at stemme.En: Mikkel wasn't just there to vote.Da: Han havde meldt sig som frivillig, og han bar en skrigende grøn t-shirt, der udsmykkede ordene: "Dit valg, din fremtid."En: He had volunteered, and he wore a bright green t-shirt adorned with the words: "Your choice, your future."Da: Hans ildsjæl for miljøpolitik kunne næsten ses i de glødende øjne.En: His passion for environmental politics was almost visible in his glowing eyes.Da: I det samme fik han øje på Kirsten og Søren, to af hans bedste venner.En: At that moment, he spotted Kirsten and Søren, two of his best friends.Da: Men de så ikke lige så begejstrede ud.En: But they didn't look quite as enthusiastic.Da: "Jeg ved ikke, hvor meget vores stemme egentlig betyder," sagde Søren, mens han kiggede lidt skeptisk rundt.En: "I don't know how much our vote really matters," said Søren, glancing around a bit skeptically.Da: "Kom nu, I to," insisterede Mikkel.En: "Come on, you two," insisted Mikkel.Da: "Hver stemme tæller.En: "Every vote counts.Da: Vi kan ændre retningen for vores by!"En: We can change the direction of our city!"Da: Kirsten trak på skuldrene.En: Kirsten shrugged.Da: "Det hele føles lidt håbløst.En: "It all feels a bit hopeless.Da: Som om intet virkelig ændrer sig."En: As if nothing ever really changes."Da: Mikkel tog en dyb indånding.En: Mikkel took a deep breath.Da: Han vidste, at dette øjeblik var vigtigt.En: He knew this moment was important.Da: "Kirsten, Søren.En: "Kirsten, Søren.Da: Hvis vi ikke gør noget nu, hvem gør så?En: If we don't do something now, who will?Da: Fremtiden er vores.En: The future is ours.Da: Hver enkelt af os kan skabe forandring."En: Each one of us can make a difference."Da: Forsigtigt, men med bestemthed, fortsatte han.En: Cautiously, but with determination, he continued.Da: "Forestil jer, hvordan København ville se ud med ren luft og grønne cykelstier overalt.En: "Imagine how København would look with clean air and green bike lanes everywhere.Da: Det er det, vi stemmer om i dag."En: That's what we're voting for today."Da: Kirsten så på Mikkel.En: Kirsten looked at Mikkel.Da: Hans ord havde rørt noget i hende.En: His words had touched something in her.Da: Der var en ny gnist i hendes øjne.En: There was a new spark in her eyes.Da: "Okay, du har ret.En: "Okay, you're right.Da: Lad os gøre det," sagde hun og smilede.En: Let's do it," she said with a smile.Da: De gik sammen ind, tog deres stemmesedler og skrev navnet på den pro-miljø kandidat, som Mikkel stærkt støttede.En: They went in together, took their ballots, and wrote down the name of the pro-environment candidate whom Mikkel strongly supported.Da: Da natten faldt, våndede Mikkel sig nervøst i valgresultaternes ankomst.En: As night fell, Mikkel anxiously awaited the arrival of the election results.Da: Klokken nærmede sig de sene timer, men så lød der et heppende jubel.En: The clock was nearing the late hours, but then there was a cheer of celebration.Da: Den pro-miljø kandidat havde vundet med et snævert flertal.En: The pro-environment candidate had won by a narrow margin.Da: Mikkel følte en bølge af glæde fare igennem sig.En: Mikkel felt a wave of joy rush through him.Da: Kirsten stod ved siden af ham og krammede ham.En: Kirsten stood next to him and hugged him.Da: Det havde været det hele værd.En: It had all been worth it.Da: Resten af aftenen gik med fejring.En: The rest of the evening was spent celebrating.Da: De vidste, at der var en lang vej foran dem, men Mikkel følte fornyet håb.En: They knew there was a long road ahead of them, but Mikkel felt renewed hope.Da: Han havde lært, at selv de mindste handlinger kunne lede til stor forandring.En: He had learned that even the smallest actions could lead to great change.Da: Fremtiden så allerede lysere ud, og han kunne næsten ikke vente på at tage fat.En: The future already looked brighter, and he could hardly wait to get started. Vocabulary Words:shone: skinnedeelection: valgexcitement: spændingpolling station: valglokalestreaming: strømmedevolunteered: meldt sigadorned: udsmykkedepassion: ildsjælglowing: glødendeskeptically: skeptiskhopeless: håbløstdetermination: bestemthedimagine: forestil jerballots: stemmesedlerpro-environment: pro-miljønarrow margin: snævert flertalcheer: jublecelebration: fejringrenewed: fornyettiny actions: mindste handlingercultural center: kulturhusbooths: stemmebokseneposters: plakaternecandidates: kandidaternewalls: væggeneglancing: kiggededeep breath: dyb indåndingspark: gnistfuture: fremtidcelebrating: fejring

With local government elections approaching in 2026, concerns are growing over declining youth voter participation. Derrick Marco of Kagiso Trust discusses why many young South Africans feel disconnected from politics, the challenges driving voter apathy, and what can be done to rebuild trust in democratic institutions. The conversation also examines whether greater youth representation could inspire a new generation to engage in shaping their communities. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, John and Joon Ha examine South Korea's record fines against Coupang over alleged personal data protection violations, including what the penalties could mean for the U.S.-listed e-commerce giant, Seoul-Washington trade tensions and the broader business environment for foreign companies operating in Korea. They also discuss the fallout from ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections and the growing protests targeting the National Election Commission, looking at how conservatives, university students and election fraud activists have converged around demands for greater accountability from the constitutional body. The conversation then turns to President Lee Jae Myung's summit with European Union leaders in Brussels, breaking down the significance of new agreements on trade, technology and security cooperation, as well as ongoing points of friction over defense procurement and steel exports. Finally, the Korea Pro team looks at President Lee's nomination of former Naver CEO Han Sung-sook as prime minister, what her selection signals about the administration's focus on artificial intelligence and economic growth, and the emerging battle for leadership of the Democratic Party ahead of its August convention. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Managing Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, delivering deep, clear analysis of South Korean politics, diplomacy, security, society and technology for professionals who need more than headlines. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Audio edited by Alannah Hill

Where election results stand at the end of the week, a weekend birding opportunity, a former Pacific Grove restaurant manager's reflections on his deportation, and more in this week's local news roundup.

On this week's episode, the team breaks down South Korea's June 3 local elections, where the Democratic Party won 12 of 16 major mayoral and gubernatorial races while the People Power Party held Seoul. They examine what Oh Se-hoon's narrow victory in the capital means for President Lee Jae Myung's second year in office, as well as how ballot shortages in some Seoul districts gave the PPP new ammunition against the National Election Commission. The conversation also looks at key by-election results, including Han Dong-hoon's win in Busan, the future of the conservative camp and signs of possible Democratic Party leadership changes ahead. The episode closes with a look at what these developments could mean for South Korea's political and business landscape in the weeks ahead as well as a preview of a major U.S. delegation visit and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's trip to Seoul for meetings with Korean business leaders. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Managing Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, delivering deep, clear analysis of South Korean politics, diplomacy, security, society and technology for professionals who need more than headlines. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Audio edited by Alannah Hill

World news in 7 minutes. Friday 5th June 2026.Today : Somalia unrest. South Africa migration response. Lebanon ceasefire dispute. S Korea local elections. Nepal Everest rescue. Armenia election. Portugal general strike. Kosovo parliamentary election. United Kingdom theme park. Brazil airline meeting. Bolivia protests. Peru presidential election. United States memorial renovations. Angola species discovery.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Juliet MartinSign up for the new free Friday newsletter - www.send7.org/newsletterContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us! We do not consent to the podcast being used to train AI.Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

Voters in cities and counties around New Mexico are choosing new local leaders like mayors, city council members, and county commissioners on Nov. 4, and also considering questions like school bonds. We'll talk about results with journalists and a professor.

Ever wonder what really goes into running a local election? In this episode of Inside Your County Government, host Doria Fleischer sits down with Wade Beswick, the newly appointed Director of the Charles County Board of Elections, for a behind-the-scenes look at how elections work in Charles County.Wade breaks down everything from voter registration and early voting to election security, ballot counting, and what it takes to train over 700 election judges. He also shares how you can get involved — including how residents as young as 16 can serve as paid election judges!

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This week we talk about Keir Starmer, Labour, and the Reform UK party.We also discuss Tories, the Lib Dems, and two-party systems.Recommended Book: Peak by K. Anders Ericsson and Robert PoolTranscriptFor more than 100 years, the British political system has been dominated by two parties: Labour and the Conservative Party, often called the Tories.In practice, that means these two parties, which are center-left and center-right in their leanings, respectively, have tended to shape the direction of British politics and the Overton Window of thinkable proposals—things that might actually happen because they get the requisite support from politicians and the public.These two parties have usually had to work with other, smaller parties in order to get anything done, because the UK has a parliamentary system that often leaves the party with the most representatives lacking enough support to run a functioning government, solo. As a consequence, the Liberal Democrats, which is a fairly centrist party, the Green Party, which focuses on environmentalism and more left-wing concerns, Plaid Cymru (plied KUM-ree), which is the Welsh nationalist party, and the Scottish National Party, which is exactly what it sounds like, have long influenced Labour and the Tories, aligning their votes with whomever gives them a seat at the table. This has given some influence to smaller groups that might otherwise lack representation, though that influence has typically been moderate to meager, at best—the folks in Labour and the Conservative party have run things in the UK, and that's been the case for generations.Things started to shake up a bit in the 20-teens, however, when anti-immigration and EU-skepticism in Britain led to the creation of the far-right Brexit Party, which was co-founded by politician Nigel Farage, who was the leader of the UK Independence Party in the early 2000s and 20-teens, and who was previously a Tory, and Catherine Blaiklock, a politician and hotelier who stepped down from her position as party leader the year after the Brexit Party was founded after anti-Islamic and racist comments she'd previously made online were rediscovered.The Brexit Party existed, almost exclusively, to push for a no-agreement exit from the European Union by the UK, which was considered to be a fairly fringe ideology back then, but which gained a lot of steam as other populists began to add their support to the general concept.Both the government and the existing political structure of the UK was then caught flat-footed, by all indications very surprised by the eventual success of that push, and the UK left the EU on January 31, 2020, after a whole lot of skepticism that it would ever happen, even after a vote in favor of Brexit took place. This represented a serious come to Jesus moment for British politicians, but also British society, and there's been quite a lot of self-reflection and naval gazing in the years since, as the Brexit pullout from the EU has caused quite a lot of economic and diplomatic damage, while also shining a spotlight on numerous simmering issues that were previously overlooked or unaddressed, including the bubbling resentment and at times outright xenophobia felt by a significant portion of the British electorate, and persistent economic issues faced by folks at the middle and lower rungs of society.What I'd like to talk about today is the recent 2026 UK Local Elections, and what they seem to tell us about how things are going in British politics, and what they portend for the current Labour-run administration.—On May 7, 2026, the UK held local elections for 5,066 councillors, 136 local authorities, and six directly elected mayors. Some of these elections were postponed in 2025 to allow for government restructuring, but most of these positions were last up for election in 2022.This election was generally seen as an unofficial referendum on the governing Labour Party, and in particular the current Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, who has been in office for just under two years, and who stepped into the role of PM after the role was held by the Conservative Tories for 14 years; five different Prime Ministers taking the reins during that period, including David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak.All that changing in leadership is indicative of the chaos the UK government was experiencing at the time, the May 2010 general election leading to a period of significant austerity—the government cutting tons of social programs in order to reduce spending—which then fed into more support for Brexit when some members of the party positioned the economic issues people were facing as the consequence of EU-related immigration, and shortly thereafter, the world succumbed to the Covid-19 pandemic.There was a lot of truly significant political change from about 2010 onward, then, and a lot for the general population to be upset about. The Conservatives held onto power despite it all for those 14 years, but the shift back to Labour was the result of Starmer and his party saying, listen, we hear you, a lot has to change, and we can instigate that change. Trust us.This new election suggests that the majority of voters in the UK feel that the Labour Party hasn't lived up to that trust.In Wales, Plaid Cymru has taken the most seats, 43, but failed to achieve the 49 seat majority they would require to govern, solo.In Scotland, the SNP took the most seats, but also fell short of a majority, netting 58 seats, not the 65 required for a majority.Both of those results are not terribly shocking, though in Wales Labour lost a lot of power, down 35 seats and holding onto just 9. The Conservatives also lost in Wales, holding onto seven seats and losing 22.In Scotland, too, Labor lost some of their influence, losing 4 seats and retaining 17, while the Conservatives lost a whopping 19 seats, holding onto just 12.In England, the change in seat allocation was stunning, though.Labour lost 1406 seats, leaving them with 997, while the Conservatives lost 557 seats, holding onto just 773.Even considering those losses, the biggest story in England is the surge in support for previously small parties, in particular a far-right party called Reform UK, previously called the Brexit Party, and run by the aforementioned proponent of the British exit from the EU, Nigel Farage.Reform UK went from 2 seats to 1,444; a shocking outcome, and one that makes them the biggest winner in this election, by far. They also gained 17 seats, up from zero, in Scotland, putting them at an equal level there with Labour, and they went from zero to 34 in Wales, putting them in a competitive second place after Plaid Cymru, which again, claimed 43 seats.Other, non-Labour, non-Conservative parties also gained seats in this election, though not at the level of Reform UK.The Green Party gained two seats in Wales and six in Scotland, bringing them up to 15 there. They also gained 374 sets in England, bringing them up to 515 total seats, which leaves them in fifth place, but just 258 seats shy of the Conservatives.The Lib Dems, which are the local Centrist party, gained 151 seats, putting them in third. And there was a small surge in independent politicians winning elections, as well, that group now controlling 199 seats, up from 27 before this vote.In the wake of this absolute shellacking of Keir Starmer's Labour party—which again, lost 1406 seats in England, and their opposition, and in many ways their polar opposite, the far-right Reform UK party, gained even more than Labour lost, up 1442 seats—in the wake of that, Starmer has been asked to resign, and as of the day I'm recording this, at least, he's saying that he will not resign, and since there's no formal challenge to his leadership, he can stay in power if he chooses.There is a growing movement amongst Labour lawmakers to ask him to set a timetable for stepping down, however, and there's a pretty good chance that will happen, as the British political system allows parties to change their Prime Minister mid-term without requiring a new election, so they could swap him out for someone else, making him the face of this immense electoral failure, then they could try to change course before the next election, which will happen by mid-August of 2029, during which the vote will be for the 650 seats in the House of Commons, which is currently dominated by Starmer's Labour party.The big takeaway here, from political analysts at least, is that what used to be a reliably two-party system, for over a century that's been the case, is now a five-way race within a cultural context in which voters seem to be a lot less loyal to politicians and parties, and in which a whole lot of previously reliable infrastructure, social systems, and cultural expectations have been recently disrupted.People in the UK seem to be generally unhappy about all sorts of things, and that kind of broad unhappiness often results in more populism, which means general anti-establishment stances and us-versus-them ideologies, including racial, religious, and nationalistic versions of such ideologies, and typically a lot more support for charismatic leadership over leaders who are generally qualified and will probably be good at their jobs because they're experienced and knowledgeable.In other words, you're more likely to get loudmouths and celebrities running for office, successfully, in populist electoral contexts, and you're also more likely to see parties leaning into superficial race, class, and elite-vs-everyman issues, as opposed to running on well-defined approaches to dealing with more complex issues.In the meantime, until that 2029 election, it's likely Farage's Reform UK will bang the drum against the governing Labour party to gather more power in the lead up to 2029, and that other non-Labour, non-Conservative parties will attempt to do the same, newly energized by these results.And depending on how that non-voting-year rallying goes, this could represent a foot in the door for these smaller parties. And we could consequently see more former Labour and Conservative politicians and voters leaving for Reform, for the Lib Dems, for the Greens, and for independents. All of which will make UK politics a lot more chaotic, but also probably more diverse, with power less centralized and the government's makeup a bit less predictable.Show Noteshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_Kingdom_local_electionshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/world/europe/uk-elections-local-takeaways.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05/08/world/uk-local-elections-resultshttps://apnews.com/article/uk-elections-starmer-labour-what-to-know-eb11ff39b1b74bbaf9f4ef6abfd60f64https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/08/uk/uk-local-election-reform-farage-starmer-intlhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-08/how-bad-for-labour-britain-s-local-elections-in-six-chartshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_the_United_Kingdomhttps://www.bbc.com/news/live/c1428pev1n0t#election-englanhttps://www.politico.eu/article/nigel-farage-reform-uk-win-next-general-election/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_United_Kingdom_general_electionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Blaiklockhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reform_UKhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_Faragehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brexit This is a public episode. 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Britain's governing Labour party and main opposition Conservatives have suffered heavy losses as the populist right wing Reform surges ahead in early results from English local elections. We look at what this means for the country's traditional party system and how long the current prime minister can last in light of these results.Also in the programme: President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is still in place despite a series of clashes in the Strait of Hormuz; we mark the 100th birthday of the documentary maker David Attenborough; and we'll look at how the war in Iran is causing a shortage of saffron in Italy.(Photo shows the UK's prime minister Keir Starmer speaking at a meeting with Labour Party members in Ealing, West London on 8 May 2026. Credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)

Britain's Labour Party has suffered a historic defeat in local elections, with the right-wing Reform UK making big gains. Despite the loss, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says he will not step down. We get reaction to the results from both a Labour MP and a Reform politician.Also in the programme: why did Saudi Arabia prevent the US from using Saudi airspace and bases to launch operations to try to reopen the Strait of Hormuz? And on the 100th birthday of the naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough, we hear about the impact Sir David has had on the world.(Photo: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks during a visit to south London, 7th May 2026. Credit: Ben Whitley/PA Wire)

Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections, while Nigel Farage's Reform UK made substantial gains and the Green party won its first ever mayoral victory. So is the era of two-party politics over? And can the prime minister survive? Lucy Hough speaks to political correspondent Alexandra Topping. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

It's results day, and Nigel Farage is the local elections winner – again. A wave of teal has swept the country, stealing Labour seats from Hartlepool to Havering.This election was sold by insurgent parties as a referendum on Keir Starmer and the story of Labour's election so far is that they're haemorrhaging votes on all sides – including to the Tories in Westminster. So what can we interpret so far? Will Starmer get the message and will the herd move against him?Michael Gove speaks to Tim Shipman, James Heale and Charlotte Pickles, chief executive of thinktank Re:State, at this morning's Coffee House Shots breakfast briefing.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is your evening local elections update delivered by James Heale, Tim Shipman and Noa Hoffman – all in just 10 minutes.As results come in across the country, they take each party in turn. Have the Greens done as well as we all thought they would? Is this proof that Reform have not reached their peak? Can Labour recover from this total drubbing? And should the Tories be – quietly – pleased with themselves?Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13/16: Simon Constable reviews surging commodity prices and the threat of famine in North Africa. He also discusses UK local elections, framing them as a protest vote against Keir Starmer's leadership.1701

1/2: Preview for Later Today: Simon Constable previews a protest vote in England and Wales local elections, driven by dissatisfaction with Keir Starmer's leadership and concerns over rising house taxes.1910

On this episode of Fox Across America, Jimmy Failla gives his take on the stunning lack of deliverables most of the candidates on stage had to offer during Tuesday's California gubernatorial debate. Host of the “Kennedy Saves The World” podcast Kennedy stops by to talk about how big cities like Seattle, Chicago and New York City are driving away major industries with their failing liberal policies. PLUS, IFBB Pro Bodybuilders John & Sharron Fricchione discuss their friendship with Border Czar Tom Homan and tell your radio buddy about what inspired them to start The Whey of The Lord supplements company. [00:00:00] Recapping the California gubernatorial debate [00:38:35] Vance on absurdity of dead people getting food stamps [00:57:10] Kennedy [01:15:40] Why Rubio is so formidable right now [01:34:05] John Fricchione & Sharron Fricchione Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The local elections are nearly upon us. Political editor Tim Shipman and deputy political editor James Heale bring you the one-stop shop podcast with everything you need to know ahead of the day. What could happen to Keir Starmer, what will a really bad day look like for Labour, and is the political map about to be redrawn? If you enjoy Coffee House Shots, you can join Tim Shipman and James Heale live as the election results roll in. Will Starmer survive the night? Are Reform and the Greens about to redraw the political map? And what happens next? Along with a panel of familiar faces and special guests, get the only analysis you'll need as the political fallout begins. Watch live on Friday at 3 p.m. here, and tap the bell now to be notified in advance. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helen Pidd and Peter Walker on the local elections and why the Green party has surged in the polls. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

This program was broadcast on Friday May 8, 2025. Here are the main stories… May 2026 UK Local Elections — Reform Wins, Labour Loses,  Live Updates from the Gaza Aid Flotilla off the Coast of Greece  Hantavirus 'Outbreak': Another 'New Normal'  Support the UK Column — 20th Anniversary Tickets Are Selling Fast  Iran Updates  World Press 'Freedom' Day  Online Safety Host Mike Robinson is joined by Patrick Henningsen and Basil Valentine. 

7. Joseph Sternberg discusses JD Vance's disappointment after Victor Orbán lost the Hungarian election. He also previews UK local elections where Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is gaining ground. Sternberg warns that local governance issues like potholes could eventually alienate Farage's core base of new voters. 71909

 Matt sits down again with Joe Sudbay, host of State of the States on SiriusXM, to check in on what's actually happening in American politics right now — and why you have to look at the state and local level to see it clearly. Since the beginning of 2025, Democrats have flipped 30 Republican state legislative seats while Republicans haven't picked up a single Democratic one. Joe breaks down the pattern of overperformance showing up in special elections from Iowa to Florida to Georgia, why state legislative candidates are connecting with voters in ways that DC politicians can't, and how all of that local organizing and candidate recruitment is building toward something big in 2026.