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The Department of Justice is cracking down on nationwide protests erupting over President Trump's border policies. Backed by a new $70-billion Homeland Security bill funding ICE and Border Patrol, federal prosecutors have charged 15 individuals in Minnesota with violently resisting federal officers. FOX News' Bill Melugin speaks with former Acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey to break down the DOJ's new legal strategy, and the intense political battle across the country that's shaping the future of America's immigration enforcement. Average grade point averages in American high schools and colleges have mysteriously skyrocketed over recent decades, leaving many to wonder if a 4.0 still means what it used to as an A becomes the nation's most common grade. Neetu Arnold of the Manhattan Institute joins to discuss how grade inflation and a decline in school accountability have compromised academic readiness, the consequences for students entering higher education and the workforce, and why elite universities are reversing pandemic-era policies to bring back standardized testing metrics. PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First: A discussion with Manhattan Institute's Allison Schrager, about the new inflation numbers hitting a three-year high. Then: ProPublica's Perla Trevizo discusses the conditions at Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers across the U.S. Finally: Max Stier of the Partnership for Public Service discusses the Trump administration's changes to the federal workforce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Gist, Its Not Even Mad. Mike Pesca is joined by venture capitalist Bradley Tusk and Manhattan Institute senior fellow Charles Fain Lehman for a panel debate on political judgment and modern vice. The trio dives into the results of the Maine Democratic primary, questioning whether progressive candidate Graham Plattner can overcome a cascade of personal scandals to unseat longtime Republican incumbent Susan Collins. They also dissect the election logistics of California and the explosion of mobile sports betting apps, tracking the friction between state and federal regulations while exploring how on-device gambling exploits algorithmic data to target young men. Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠sales@amplitudemediapartners.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Wednesday, June 10, 20264:38 pm: Jennifer Weber, K-12 Education Policy Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins the show to discuss the latest Nation's Report Card assessments for reading and math.6:05 pm: Ed Ring, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Greatness, joins the show to discuss his column about how California's political machine reshaped the final vote count and buried Spencer Pratt's bid for LA Mayor.6:38 pm: Guy Ciarrocchi, contributor to Broad and Liberty, joins the program to discuss his latest piece about the 10 Commandments of the Left, which outlines the items with which a middle ground does not exist with Democrats.

Mark is joined by John Sailer, the Director of Higher Education Policy and a Senior Fellow at The Manhattan Institute. He discusses the new report on political biases being taught on college campuses including Washington University of St Louis.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by John Ziegler, the Co-Host of the podcast, “The Death of Journalism” and a former Mediaite Columnist. Ziegler discusses the latest on the California Governor and LA Mayor's race including Spencer Pratt's very sudden drop to 3rd. He's later joined by John Sailer, the Director of Higher Education Policy and a Senior Fellow at The Manhattan Institute. He discusses the new report on political biases being taught on college campuses including Washington University of St Louis. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Josh Hammer, Newsweek's Senior Editor at Large and the Host of The Josh Hammer Show on 97.1 FM Talk. They discuss his latest trip to Israel and discuss how close a peace deal is with Iran. He's later joined by John Lott, the President of the Crime Prevention Research Center. They discuss his latest article in Real Clear Politics titled, "Gun Safety: Violent Crime Drops as More Americans Pack Heat". In hour 2, Ethan hosts, "Ethan's News" where he discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Tiffany Justice, a Co-Founder of Moms For Liberty. She reacts to Scott Pelley's firing from 60 Minutes as well as her interactions with him while appearing on a 2024 episode of the show. He's later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano. He recaps the Cardinals sweep of the Cincinnati Reds, the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by John Ziegler, the Co-Host of the podcast, “The Death of Journalism” and a former Mediaite Columnist. Ziegler discusses the latest on the California Governor and LA Mayor's race including Spencer Pratt's very sudden drop to 3rd. He's later joined by John Sailer, the Director of Higher Education Policy and a Senior Fellow at The Manhattan Institute. He discusses the new report on political biases being taught on college campuses including Washington University of St Louis. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

It's very easy to be outraged or depressed about American politics today, and much more challenging and interesting to consider how things might be better. Instead of dismissing our political opponents or viewing them with disdain or disgust, how can we understand them better and learn from them?That's where Braver Angels 1:1 Conversations come in. Two people from different backgrounds and beliefs use a structured list of questions. The goals are for both of them to better understand their experiences, feelings and beliefs, find out what you may have in common, and learn how to bridge divides.In this episode, our podcast host Richard Davies has a lively and fun 40 minute 1:1 Conversation with Sue Lani Madsen about their red/blue, rural/urban differences. Along the way, they learned a lot of interesting things about each other.Sue Lani Madsen is an architect and founding partner of a major regional architecture and interior design firm with over 40 years of experience serving public and private clients. She writes frequently on Substack, is a US Army veteran, volunteer firefighter and mother of five who lives on a ranch in rural Eastern Washington. A political conservative, Sue Lani serves as a co-chair of the Central/Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels.Richard Davies spent nearly four decades as a Correspondent and reporter at ABC News Radio. He began his career as a radio journalist in England. Richard is a liberal and is a volunteer for Braver Angels in Connecticut and New York."How Do We Fix It?" is committed to asking constructive questions across differences. For nine years, Richard co-hosted this podcast with his good friend, James Meigs, of The Manhattan Institute and Wall Street Journal. In recent episodes, we've reported on the people, projects, and ideas of Braver Angels, America's largest volunteer-led grassroots movement devoted to healing divides and building civic muscle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Joe Piscopo Show 6-3-26 47:20- Tom Del Beccaro, attorney, acclaimed author, speaker and the former Chairman of the California Republican Party Topic: California primary results 57:04- Dr. Ben Dworkin, Founding Director of the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ Topic: New Jersey primary results 1:05:33- Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again" Topic: Politicians meddling in college sports 1:18:28- Mike Gallagher, radio talk show host heard weekday mornings at 10 a.m. on AM 970 The Answer Topic: Primary results; Other news of the day 1:39:23- Dr. Rebecca Grant, national security analyst based in Washington, D.C. Specializing in defense and aerospace research, founder of IRIS Independent Research, and Senior Fellow at the Lexington Institute Topic: Ongoing Iran peace talks 1:53:18- Andrew McCarthy, Contributing Editor at National Review & Fellow at the National Review Institute, and a Fox News Contributor Topic: Charlie Kirk murder case; Other legal news of the day 2:04:53- Rafael Mangual, senior fellow with and head of research for the Manhattan Institute’s Policing and Public Safety Initiative and a contributing editor of City Journal, and the author of "Criminal (In)Justice" Topic: "New York’s new sanctuary state laws are a recipe for chaos" (New York Post op ed)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Americans who know Cuba best—those who fled the Communist-ruled island and their descendants—loathe the country's Communist regime, in power since Fidel Castro overthrew an American-backed strongman in 1959. Thanks to Cold War geopolitics and the political influence of those Cuban-American communities (especially those around Miami, home city of Secretary of State Marco Rubio), the United States has maintained strict restrictions on trade and travel to the island, largely on a bipartisan basis. But left-of-center activists often operate as if laws they don't like don't apply to them, and that any infractions will be dismissed with a wink and a nod by their “moderate” allies. And with an aggressive right-of-center government in power, that is increasingly a bad bet, as a number of radical-left activists including podcaster Hasan Piker and CodePink leader Medea Benjamin have reportedly been subpoenaed for information about their participation in the “Nuestra America Convoy” supporting the Communist regime. How much trouble are these leftist agitators potentially in? What are they doing, and who's funding it? Stu Smith of the Manhattan Institute joins us to discuss.Feds subpoena Hasan Piker, Medea Benjamin over Cuba tripsHasan PikerCode Pink (CODEPINK)Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)The Cuban regime's American sympathizersStu Smith

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Judge Glock, director of research and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing editor at City Journal, about the growing debate over data centers in Missouri and across the country. They discuss why some communities are banning data centers while others are welcoming them, how Loudoun County, Virginia became the global epicenter of data center development and what it has meant for local tax revenue, whether concerns about noise, aesthetics, and energy use are valid, and more. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Griff Jenkins fills in for Brian Kilmeade to break down a massive day of news, starting with a historic finish at the Indy500 with winner Felix Rosenqvist. We dive deep into the Texas Republican primary runoff as Karl Rove exposes the high stakes of the Paxton vs. Cornyn race and the progressive threat from James Talarico. Plus, Congressman Jim Jordan exposes the radical left's multi-step border plan, Col. Allen West reacts to President Trump's potential Iran deal, and Manhattan Institute's Judge Glock breaks down why current industrial policies fail middle America.  [00:00:00] Felix Rosenqvist   [00:10:32] Allen West   [00:18:26] Rep. Jim Jordan   [00:36:50] Karl Rove   [00:55:13] Sen. John Cornyn   [01:13:38] Judge Glock   [01:24:43] John Stanford   [01:32:01] Elizabeth Pipko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Furst Johnson, partner at Lex Politica, and Ilya Shapiro, director of constitutional studies at the Manhattan Institute, join "Court Watch" host Alex Swoyer to discuss the 2025-2026 Supreme Court term and the biggest cases still pending. The justices are expeted to issue their rulings by the end of June. 

Across America's biggest cities, groups of teenagers are swarming stores, attacking bystanders, targeting police officers, and organizing “teen takeovers” through social media. Officials insist crime is falling but viral videos tell a different story. Manhattan Institute fellow and “The War on Cops” author Heather Mac Donald joins Morning Wire to discuss what's driving the rise in youth violence, why cities are struggling to respond, and how anti-police policies may be making the problem worse. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 2803- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Fabletics - Shop now at Fabletics.com/wire to get 70- 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Zip Recruiter - Post jobs FOR FREE at https://ZipRecruiter.com/WIRE- - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacymorning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Unsupervised Learning Razib talks to Christopher Rufo. Rufo is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. A contributing editor at City Journal, author of the New York Times bestseller America's Cultural Revolution, and 2025 Bradley Prize recipient, he also serves as a New College of Florida board member and Distinguished Fellow at Hillsdale College. He is also co-host of the podcast Rufo and Lomez. Raised in Sacramento, California, Rufo graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service in 2006 and a Master of Liberal Arts in Government from Harvard Extension School in 2022. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and children. Razib and Rufo first discuss his California upbringing and the idyllic environment of the Golden State. They discuss what they both love about California and why it matters for the US as a whole. Razib brings up the contrast with Texas, where the weather and scenery are less attractive, but pro-business and pro-housing regulatory framework has attracted many migrants from California. Rufo then details exactly what he's uncovered about the poor governance in his home state under Gavin Newsom. They also discuss the prospects in the current governor's race, and whether California's pathologies can ever be fixed.

Guests: Heather MacDonald and Richard Samuelson Host Scot Bertram talks with Heather Mac Donald, the Thomas W. Smith fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing editor at City Journal, about efforts by the Trump administration to curb DEI programs and her book When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens […]

Guests: Heather MacDonald and Richard Samuelson Host Scot Bertram talks with Heather Mac Donald, the Thomas W. Smith fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing editor at City Journal, about efforts by the Trump administration to curb DEI programs and her book When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives. And Richard Samuelson, associate professor of government at Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C. campus, continues a series celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. This week, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense and Abigail Adams’ admonition to “remember the ladies.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day Break | Freedom, Fraud & the Fight for America --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:18 – Amy King, widow of fallen Army Reserve Captain Andy King and author of Saying It Out Loud: A Young Widow's Triumph Over Tragedy. King discusses honoring her late husband's legacy following his death in a 2023 Humvee training accident in Virginia. She reflects on grief, resilience, motherhood, and the efforts behind the Captain Andy King Memorial 5K and scholarship fund created in his honor. 28:09 – Wayne Morrow, CEO of the John Birch Society. Morrow discusses concerns about government overreach, civil liberties, and parallels between modern society and themes found in George Orwell's 1984. He also examines the influence of Fabian socialism and political ideology in America. 38:19 - Monologue 47:24 – Solomon Schmidt, 22-year-old author of ten books, including A Pen to Change the World: The Life of J.K. Rowling. Schmidt discusses the life and cultural impact of J.K. Rowling, including controversies surrounding her public positions and the influence of her writing on generations of readers. 1:06:21 – Dr. Matthew Mehan, educator and author of The American Book of Fables. Mehan discusses his new book and the importance of storytelling, moral lessons, and civic education in shaping American culture and values. 1:16:25 - Monologue 1:25:23 – Steve Dulan, professor and attorney. Dulan discusses a lawsuit filed by civil liberties advocates challenging a blue-state firearm law requiring individuals to effectively “show papers” in order to exercise gun rights. He explains the constitutional concerns surrounding the legislation. 1:35:29 – Robert VerBruggen, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. VerBruggen discusses government fraud, abuse, and accountability, explaining why combating fraud is critical for public trust, economic stability, and taxpayer protection. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 15 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/2DY74e9ffLY

With the 2030 Census fast approaching, battles over redistricting and congressional apportionment continue to take shape. As population shifts continue, driven by migration from blue states to red states and the influx of illegal immigrants into sanctuary cities, both parties are looking to secure a larger share of political representation in the decade ahead. At the center of the debate is the Democratic Party's reliance on a strict, constructivist reading of Article I's “Free Persons Clause” to justify counting illegal immigrants in reapportionment and redistricting. Critics argue that the lack of legal basis hinder our ability to police the practice and contend that the voting power of American citizens are effectively diluted. Howard proposes an alternative approach: a citizenship initiative focused on those here legally and eligible to naturalize, rather than creating what he describes as modern-day “rotten boroughs”, districts with inflated populations but disproportionate influence in federal elections. Would the Democratic Party support such an effort? Or will they continue to double down on their outrageously unpopular embrace of high illegal immigration?Howard Husock is a senior fellow in Domestic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he focuses on municipal government, urban housing policy, civil society, and philanthropy. Before joining AEI, Mr. Husock was vice president for research and publications at the Manhattan Institute. He has also been a director of case studies in public policy and management at the Harvard Kennedy School, a member of the board of directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and a journalist and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker.Read the transcript here.Subscribe to our Substack here.

Day Break | Indictments, Innovation & International Drama --- 00:00 - Monologue 18:51 – Bradley J. Birzer, historian, Hillsdale College professor, and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies. Birzer discusses his new book The Declaration of Independence: A Radical Experiment in Liberty. The conversation explores the founding principles of America, the meaning of liberty, and the enduring significance of the Declaration of Independence in modern society. 27:46 – James Morrone, energy analyst at Americans for Prosperity. Morrone discusses President Trump's trip to China and why rare earth minerals have become increasingly important to national security, manufacturing, and energy policy. He explains America's dependence on foreign supply chains and the push for domestic resource development. 37:59 - Monologue 47:00 – Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell, reporter for The Daily Signal and co-host of The Daily Signal Podcast. Mitchell discusses her recent interview with SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler and the current outlook for small businesses. The conversation covers inflation, the economy, approval ratings for President Trump, and broader economic sentiment before escalating global conflicts. 57:08 – Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review. Rothman discusses his book Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence in America, examining political extremism, ideological violence, and historical movements tied to radical activism in the United States. 1:16:15 - Monologue 1:25:16 – Jesse Arm, Vice President of External Affairs at the Manhattan Institute. Arm discusses the political implications of Abdul El-Sayed's candidacy and what it could mean for the future direction of the Democratic Party in Michigan. 1:35:26 – Lamar Alexander, former U.S. Senator from Tennessee. Alexander discusses his book The Education of a Senator, reflecting on leadership, public service, education policy, and lessons learned throughout his career in government. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 15 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/2DY74e9ffLY

What would you say to the next generation if you knew your time on earth was running out? In this episode of Pastor's Corner, Pastor Tom Roepke joins Heartfelt Mornings hosts Burch and Lisa to unpack a deeply moving, urgent perspective on life, family, and cultural stewardship inspired by a recent address from former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse. Speaking at the Manhattan Institute while facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Sasse chose to look past Washington politics and target the true battleground of our era: the human soul and the local family table. Join us as we explore what it means to live "on the clock" with a robust biblical worldview. We live in the most abundant era in human history, yet our culture is drowning in digital anxiety, gluttony, and grievance. How do we fight back? By cultivating true biblical virtue, practicing "Tech Sabbaths," and choosing the slow, local, inconvenient work of discipleship. We ground this life-overview in two foundational scripture passages:

Ben Sasse addresses the centrality of the family and the challenges of technology in accepting the Manhattan Institute's Hamilton Award.

The Joe Piscopo Show 6-13-26 48:01- Gen. Jack Keane, a retired 4-star general, the chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and Fox News Senior Strategic Analyst Topic: President Trump's summit with Xi 59:54- Jennifer Bacchione, County Commissioner and Travel & Tourism Liaison for Ocean County Topic: Celebrating Ocean County 1:08:00- Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again" Topic: Consumer prices rise 3.8% in April 1:20:39- Liz Peek, Fox News contributor, columnist for Fox News and The Hill, and former partner of major bracket Wall Street firm Wertheim & Company Topic: "Steve Hilton could pull off a California stunner if voters take the leap" (Fox News op ed) 1:30:22- Bill Camastro, Dealer and Partner at Gold Coast Cadillac Topic: Latest from Gold Coast Cadillac 1:44:54- Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022, Fox News contributor, and the author of "The Two FBIs: The Bravery and Betrayal I Saw in My Time at the Bureau" Topic: Kash Patel hearing; FBI questioning CIA officials in DOJ probe into John Brennan's role in Russia assessment 1:56:31- Heather Mac Donald, Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a contributing editor of City Journal, and a New York Times bestselling author Topic: Crime levels in U.S. cities; "The New York Times’s Latte Logic of Social Collapse" (City Journal op ed) 2:08:03- Pastor Corey Brooks, founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. Communities Development Corporation Topic: Latest Chicago teen takeoverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if wasting energy is the most productive thing humanity has ever done? In this episode of Capability Amplifier, Dan Sullivan and I explore the radical idea that conservation holds progress back - and that every breakthrough civilization has ever made came from consuming more energy, not less.Dan introduces the work of Mark Mills from the Manhattan Institute and his book "The Bottomless," which argues that using energy to create higher forms of energy is the engine of all human advancement. From the laser to nuclear power to Ai, the pattern is the same - massive energy input produces exponential capability output.We also get into how Ai is already running out of human-generated data to train on and is now producing its own synthetic training data. Mike draws a parallel to drug development, where Ai-powered simulations could eventually compress decades of human trials into hours. Dan connects all of it to his own life - at 81 years old, his biological age tests at 59, which he attributes entirely to regular and comprehensive medical testing over the last two decades.The conversation also touches on SpaceX's first-principles approach to building rockets, the real state of nuclear energy in 2025, the energy limitations of solar in places like Germany, and two separate moments in history where individual decisions by Soviet officers may have prevented nuclear war.At the close of the episode, Mike demos a new Ai-powered tool he's been using to compress hours of content into minutes each morning - and explains how anyone can use the same approach to accelerate their own learning.The core idea running through all of it: you can't build lasers by conserving candles.In this episode, Dan and I break down:Why conservation slows progress and strategic energy use is what drives human civilization forwardThe four high-density energy sources - coal, oil, gas, and nuclear - and why Dan says Ai is now a fifthHow SpaceX's willingness to burn a million gallons of fuel per launch compressed 50 years of NASA progress into threeDan's view that people don't die of disease - they die of late testing or no testingWhy Ai generating synthetic training data is a logical and necessary next step, not a gimmickThe "Available on Monday" filter Dan uses to evaluate any new technology or ideaWhy only 5% of the population being entrepreneurs is exactly the right numberHow Mike is consuming 20 to 30 hours of content per morning in 20 to 30 minutes using Ai toolsTIMESTAMPS00:00 – Introduction to creating a great yesterday01:11 – The power of simple tools03:09 – Dan's 63-day time experiment05:02 – Focus on today for a better yesterday06:22 – Creating consciousness in daily activities08:52 – Nostalgia vs. creative momentum10:15 – The impact of focusing on the present12:30 – How Dan's scattered thinking quietly disappeared14:00 – Why the point system works16:00 – Tracking conscious actions for momentum17:30 – How nostalgia limits progress19:10 – The role of Ai in amplifying creativity21:00 – Ai as a creative multiplier for entrepreneurs23:00 – The freedom of time and what it brings24:45 – Dan's final thoughts on his experiment and methodDiscover More

On this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, Sam Stone and Chuck Warren dive into the biggest legal, education, and border security stories shaping America today. First, Ilya Shapiro of the Manhattan Institute joins the show to break down the Supreme Court's major 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Calais and what it means for race-based redistricting, judicial independence, and the future of constitutional law. The conversation also explores Justice Clarence Thomas's influence on the Court, upcoming landmark cases involving birthright citizenship and presidential powers, and why public confidence in America's institutions continues to decline. Follow Ilya Shapiro Here: X: https://x.com/ishapiro Substack: https://ilyashapiro.substack.com Check out Ilya's book "Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites" https://manhattan.institute/book/lawless-the-miseducation-of-americas-elites Then, school choice advocate Corey DeAngelis joins the program to discuss the growing momentum behind education freedom initiatives across the country. Corey explains why even Democrat governors are beginning to embrace school choice programs, examines the ongoing failures of the Chicago Teachers Union, and argues why parents are increasingly rejecting the traditional public school system in favor of alternatives that put students first. Corey A. DeAngelis X: https://x.com/deangeliscorey?lang=it Later, retired Pinal County Sheriff and Arizona Congressional candidate Mark Lamb joins the podcast to discuss the realities of border security from firsthand experience on the front lines. Lamb shares stories about cartel activity, human trafficking, drug smuggling, and the enormous strain illegal immigration has placed on local law enforcement. He also outlines his campaign priorities for Congress, including border security, election integrity, constitutional rights, and restoring accountability in Washington. Mark Lamb X: https://x.com/sherifflamb1?lang=en Website: https://marklamb.us/home Plus, in B's Corner, the hosts revisit the disturbing D4vd and Celeste case as new evidence emerges involving dismemberment, child abuse material, and chilling foreshadowing hidden within music and social media posts. Catch Breaking Battlegrounds live on 960 AM in Phoenix every Saturday at 9:00 AM, with full episodes and exclusive podcast-only segments dropping every Friday wherever you get your podcasts or watch on Youtube.   Stay connected with Breaking Battlegrounds: • Substack: https://substack.com/@breakingbattlegrounds • Website: https://breakingbattlegrounds.vote • News: https://breakingbattlegrounds.news • X: https://x.com/breaking_battle • Instagram: @breakingbattlegrounds • Facebook: Breaking Battlegrounds

The Joe Piscopo Show 5-6-26 Joe Piscopo's guest host this morning is Liz Peek, Fox News contributor, columnist for Fox News and The Hill, and former partner of major bracket Wall Street firm Wertheim & Company 49:56- Dr. Rebecca Grant, national security analyst based in Washington, D.C. Specializing in defense and aerospace research, founder of IRIS Independent Research, and Senior Fellow at the Lexington Institute Topic: Latest in Iran 59:04- Dr. Jeff Gardere, America's psychologist and Associate Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine Topic: RFK Jr. targeting "overuse" of psychiatric medications 1:23:32- Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow in the new Edwin Meese III Institute for the Rule of Law at Advancing American Freedom Topic: Sam Alito goes after Ketanji Brown Jackson for solo dissent over redistricting 1:34:55- John Iannarelli, former police officer, retired FBI Special Agent, consultant, and the author of "Disorderly Conduct" Topic: FAA employee charged with allegedly threatening to kill President Trump in an email to the White House 1:47:18- Rafael Mangual, senior fellow with and head of research for the Manhattan Institute’s Policing and Public Safety Initiative and a contributing editor of City Journal, and the author of "Criminal (In) Justice" Topic: Protesters at Park East Synagogue; NYC mental health crisis and the impact on the NYPDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4:20 pm: Derek Monson, Executive Director of the Sutherland Institute, joins the show to discuss the group's new report on data centers and the challenges they present when introducing them into our communities.4:38 pm: Dan Varroney, author and small business and economic policy expert, joins the show to discuss his piece for Real Clear Politics on how small businesses nationwide should be taking advantage of the work Donald Trump has done to help them succeed.6:05 pm: Edward Ring, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Greatness, joins the program for a conversation about his piece on how California is strangling its own energy base with policies built on ideology.6:38 pm: Chris Pope, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his City Journal article asking why Americans can't buy more affordable healthcare plans.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck Warren and Sam Stone are joined by Manhattan Institute Cities policy analyst Santiago Vidal Calvo and Washington Free Beacon editor and Middle East Forum junior fellow Alex Welz, plus a special radio edition of B's Corner true crime. Santiago Vidal Calvo Born in Caracas and now leading the Manhattan Institute's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) efforts, Santiago opens with an on-the-ground report from Venezuela following the capture of Maduro — including the first American Airlines flight back to Caracas in nearly a decade — and explains why Trump must press for elections in Venezuela before the U.S. midterms if his policy is to survive a potential shift in Congress. He walks through how government agencies have weaponized "privacy" exemptions and bureaucratic stonewalling to block public records requests, and why Manhattan Institute is willing to take these fights to court when ordinary citizens cannot. Santiago then breaks down his Daily Wire piece on New Jersey Transit's $150 train ticket from Penn Station to MetLife for the 2026 World Cup — versus a $60 Uber on the same route — and contrasts New Jersey's mismanagement with Kansas City's pro-tourism approach of expanded bar and restaurant hours. In the second segment, he unpacks Mayor Zohran Mamdani's "racial equity plan" and the redefinition of poverty in New York City through a $150,000 "true cost of living" benchmark — which conveniently labels two-thirds of the richest city in America as unable to afford it, justifying a massive expansion of government with 400 new indicators and 600 goals. Santiago argues the real diagnosis isn't race but housing supply, the rent freeze, and the cost of opening a business. Follow Santiago on X: @SantiVidalC B's Corner B brings the 1981 disappearance and murder of 6-year-old Adam Walsh from a Sears in Hollywood, Florida — a case that took 27 years to officially close, briefly entangled Jeffrey Dahmer as a suspect, and was ultimately tied to serial killer Ottis Toole. Out of unimaginable tragedy, Adam's father John Walsh launched America's Most Wanted, founded the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, and helped drive the creation of the Amber Alert system. The team also revisits the era of the Sears catalog and what that brand once meant to American life. Alex Welz, an editor at the Washington Free Beacon and a junior fellow at the Middle East Forum with a master's in national security from the University of Haifa, walks through the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, why disarming Hezbollah remains a generational challenge despite UN Resolution 1701 and the Taif Agreement. On Iran, Alex argues the regime turned out far less fragile than Venezuela-style optimists hoped, but ballistic missile capacity, the navy, and oil revenues have all been dramatically degraded, and the latest wave of protests could still force a fold. In the podcast segment, the conversation deepens and Alex shares his prediction for where Iran stands by November 2026. Follow Alex on X: @WelzAlex Catch Breaking Battlegrounds live on 960 AM in Phoenix every Saturday at 9:00 AM, with full episodes and exclusive podcast-only segments dropping every Friday wherever you get your podcasts or watch on Youtube. Stay connected with Breaking Battlegrounds: Substack: https://substack.com/@breakingbattlegrounds Website: https://breakingbattlegrounds.vote News: https://breakingbattlegrounds.news X: https://x.com/breaking_battle Instagram: @breakingbattlegrounds Facebook: Breaking Battlegrounds

-- On the Show: -- Dr. Frank George, who runs The Gaslight Report on Substack, joins us to discuss recent examples of Trump's cognitive decline -- The Supreme Court strikes down a majority-Black district for relying too heavily on race, which enables new gerrymandered maps in Florida -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns that rising gas prices and tariffs are increasing inflation and slowing economic growth -- Todd Blanche says it would not surprise him if new details emerge about who shot a Secret Service agent at the Washington Hilton -- In an event with Artemis II astronauts, Donald Trump claims he could be an astronaut and treats James Comey's “86” as a murder threat -- Defense Department official Jules Hurst refuses to say if he has Signal on his phone during congressional testimony -- A Manhattan Institute poll finds about 47% of Democrats say the Butler, Pennsylvania shooting involving Donald Trump was staged -- On the Bonus Show: Janet Mills drops out of the Maine Senate race, a California billionaire tax measure heads to the ballot, families sue ChatGPT after a mass shooter used it to plan the attack, and much more...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmDonald Trump had to be evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, after a “gunman” “attempted” to breach the security perimeter around the dinner hall at the Washington Hilton. But unlike last year, when the entire GOP responded to the killing of Charlie Kirk by attempting a broad civil-society crackdown, this time Republicans have a somewhat different focus: Helping Trump get his palace ballroom built on White House grounds?In this episode, Matt and Brian discuss:* Are false flag conspiracy theories coming back into vogue on the left because it's taboo to point out that Trump makes politics angrier and more violent?* Is it more that everyone knows Trump's character is so poor that he would fake an attempt on his life to gain political advantage?* Are lesser forms of radicalism justified in response to his affronts, or is it all counterproductive?Then, what the f&ck has any of this got to do with the White House ballroom? Will Republicans bully Democrats into authorizing its construction? Will Republicans bite the bullet and finance the ballroom through budget reconciliation? Can we trust any Democratic presidential candidate who won't commit to demolishing the ballroom? And what was the White House Correspondents' Association thinking by extending an invitation to a president who wants to destroy journalism as a vocation?All that, plus the full Politix archive are available to paid subscribers—just upgrade your subscription and pipe full episodes directly to your favorite podcast app via your own private feed.Further reading:* Brian argues politics in America are unusually violent not just because of Trump's words, but because he governs like a tyrant, and oppression swells the ranks of indivdiuals who choose to take matters into their own hands. * Matt argues that lowering prices is a better approach to public anger than (e.g.) “microlooting.”* A Manhattan Institute survey found that 46 percent of Democrats believe “the assassination attempt against Donald Trump in July 2024 was orchestrated by his supporters to increase sympathy for him.”

In this episode, Michael shares his thoughts on the state of the world, from the recent visit of King Charles to the US and the reactions of the American public to the Google Fiber installation in his neighborhood. He also discusses the Manhattan Institute's survey on Democrat voters, which reveals some astonishing statistics on conspiracy theories and the party's identity. Mike ponders the implications of these findings and wonders if the party is being hijacked by a vocal and activist fringe. He also shares a personal anecdote about a Google Fiber representative visiting his home and the importance of keeping his garage door closed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses today's SCOTUS ruling on Louisiana redistricting and more.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Sue recaps her fun vacation while searching for diamonds in Arkansas. Mark is then joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses today's SCOTUS ruling on Louisiana redistricting and more.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Sue recaps her fun vacation while searching for diamonds in Arkansas. Mark is then joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses today's SCOTUS ruling on Louisiana redistricting and more. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Braden TeWolde who promotes the Foodies Eat First Fest that is coming up this weekend. Find out all of the need to know info! In hour 3, Mark is joined by Duane Patterson, with Hot Air, the Host of the Duane's World Podcast and the producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show. Patterson discusses the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner, Trump's strategy to wait out Iran and more. He is later joined by Brad Young, 97.1 FM Talk's Legal Analyst and a Partner with Harris, Dowell, Fisher and Young. Young discusses the SCOTUS ruling on Louisiana redistricting, James Comey's new indictment, St Charles County Police preparing to launch new drone responses and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Something has been happening in Michigan politics that deserves the attention of everyone who cares about the health of American democracy. And, as they so often are, the Jews are at the center of events. Taking root in Michigan is a specific and serious ideological threat—Islamism—that is gaining influence inside the Democratic party. This is a story about what happens when that influence is unnamed, accommodated, and finally normalized. And it is a story with major national implications. Muslim Americans serve in the U.S. military, teach in schools, build businesses, raise families, and love this country. Presumably, most Muslim citizens of America see their futures as bound up with the future of this republic, with no sympathy for those who would undermine it. But a radical Islamic political ideology has taken hold in specific institutions, among them the Michigan Democratic party. In March of this year, a Hizballah-inspired attacker drove a truck into the largest Reform synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, when over a hundred children were inside. Two weeks later, the Michigan Democrats held their statewide convention, and the incumbent Jewish regent of the University of Michigan—a man whose home had been attacked, whose family had been terrorized—was denied renomination and replaced by a Dearborn attorney who had praised Hizballah on social media. The leading candidate for the Democratic Senate nomination excused the synagogue attacker. And the pro-Israel Senate candidate was booed by delegates when she addressed the Jewish Voters Caucus. To discuss this growing threat, our guest this week is Jesse Arm, who grew up in West Bloomfield and is now a vice-president at the Manhattan Institute. This week's episode of the Tikvah Podcast is generously sponsored by Dr. Michael Schmerin and family. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of the Tikvah Podcast, we invite you to join the Tikvah Ideas Circle. Visit tikvah.org/circle to learn more and join.

Large-Scale Spending Allegation Claims California spent approximately $1 billion to bring or support 400,000 undocumented immigrants. Attributes these figures to a report allegedly from the Manhattan Institute. Use of Public Funds Asserts state and federal tax dollars were directed to nonprofit organizations (e.g., Catholic Charities, Jewish Family Services, immigrant legal groups). Frames this funding as political kickbacks rather than humanitarian or service-based grants. Political Organizing Accusations Claims immigrant-advocacy organizations function as political machines: Organizing protests Producing political messaging Monitoring ICE activities Alleges coordination with Democratic political goals. Social and Economic Impact Narrative Argues mass immigration: Depresses wages Increases housing costs Strains public services Drives longtime residents out of California Uses anecdotal housing examples to emphasize overcrowding and rent inflation. Historical and Ideological Framing Compares modern Democratic immigration policies to 19th-century political machines (e.g., Tammany Hall). Frames migrants as: Economic tools Long-term welfare recipients Future Democratic voters Uses language suggesting exploitation and dependency. Criticism of Sanctuary Policies Strongly opposes sanctuary city laws. Frames limits on immigration enforcement as: Encouraging illegality Undermining public safety Blocking federal authority Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Iran's Game Plan Breaking news out of Virginia, where a state circuit court judge blocked certification of the voter‑approved redistricting referendum that would have shifted the state’s congressional map from a 6–5 split to a 10–1 Democratic advantage. The judge ruled the process unconstitutional, citing violations of Virginia’s constitutional requirements, improper use of a special legislative session, insufficient public notice, and what the court called a misleading ballot question. Clay and Buck explain why this ruling could derail the entire redistricting effort and force rapid intervention by the Virginia Supreme Court and possibly the U.S. Supreme Court. They emphasize that the legal uncertainty threatens election timelines, ballot preparation, and primary contests, turning Virginia into a potential national test case for how far courts will allow mid‑cycle redistricting to go. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton then pivot to Iran and global security, with extensive analysis of President Donald Trump’s statements on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. The hosts examine Trump’s claim that the U.S. controls maritime traffic and is enforcing an effective blockade until Iran produces a deal, while also noting severe internal divisions inside Iran between hardliners, the IRGC, and civilian negotiators. Clay explains why Iran’s leadership crisis complicates diplomacy, while Buck lays out in detail how the blockade is inflicting devastating economic harm—particularly through Iran’s limited oil storage capacity and the long‑term damage caused by halting production. Resistance Judiciary Clay and Buck discuss the idea that the judiciary has become a de facto political actor, particularly during the Trump era. Buck describes what the hosts call a “resistance judiciary,” with judges using injunctions and procedural rulings to halt policy even when cases are likely to be overturned later. They contrast this trend with the Supreme Court’s role, warning that without a conservative majority, constitutional interpretation itself would become unrecognizable. The Virginia redistricting case is used as the most recent example of how a single judge can temporarily upend elections, legislative plans, and national strategy. They then pivot into an extended and highly critical discussion of Spirit Airlines and the blocked JetBlue merger, which Clay describes as one of the clearest examples of judicial failure in recent years. Clay explains how Spirit agreed to a multibillion‑dollar acquisition by JetBlue, warned that bankruptcy was inevitable without the merger, and then saw the deal halted after the Biden administration sued on antitrust grounds. A federal judge sided with the government, rejecting Spirit’s warning—only for the airline to file for bankruptcy months later and now face another potential collapse. Clay argues that the ruling wiped out shareholders, endangered thousands of jobs, and may now force taxpayers to subsidize an airline that could have survived through private market solutions. The Opposite of Reality Rafael Mangual, head of research for the Manhattan Institute’s Policing and Public Safety Initiative, for an extended interview that anchors much of the hour. The discussion opens with encouraging national crime trends, as Mangual explains that serious violent crime—especially homicides and shootings—is declining across many U.S. cities, with especially sharp drops in places like Memphis and Washington, D.C., which have been targeted by Trump administration federal task forces. Those efforts, combining multi‑agency law‑enforcement deployments and National Guard support, have produced dramatic results, including a reported more‑than‑40 percent reduction in violent crime in Memphis. Mangual and the hosts emphasize that crime reduction is not mysterious or unattainable but the product of consistent enforcement and public support for policing. Mangual contrasts the positive reception officers receive in high‑crime cities desperate for safety with hostility he says law enforcement faced in Minneapolis, illustrating how political culture and public messaging affect outcomes on the ground. The conversation then transitions into a frank, statistics‑based examination of homicide in America. Mangual outlines the typical profile of both homicide offenders and victims—young men, overwhelmingly Black or Hispanic, with extensive criminal histories and repeated prior arrests—arguing that the justice system already knows who the most dangerous individuals are but repeatedly releases them. He makes the case that serious habitual‑offender policies could cut the murder rate by another 50 percent, potentially saving roughly 10,000 lives per year, most of them in minority communities. The hosts build on those findings by discussing the historical precedent: from 1990 to 2014, the U.S. already reduced homicides by half, a change that added a full year of life expectancy to the average Black male. Mangual argues that public fatigue with permissive criminal‑justice policies after the post‑2020 crime spike is driving a political shift, with progressive prosecutors losing elections and states rolling back earlier reforms. Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show also digs into transit crime, highlighting how enforcement measures like fare gates and barriers on San Francisco’s BART system produced both a major revenue increase and a 41 percent drop in crime—evidence, the hosts say, that “broken windows”–style policies still work. This data‑backed approach is contrasted with proposals in New York to make buses free, which Clay and Buck argue would worsen safety and quality of life. Class Warfare Backfires Clay and Buck pivot to New York City politics and economics, focusing on Zohran Mamdani’s “tax the rich” agenda and a class‑warfare video targeting hedge‑fund billionaire Ken Griffin over his Manhattan penthouse. Clay and Buck criticize Mamdani for publicly singling out wealthy residents and businesses, arguing such rhetoric will accelerate capital flight, job losses, and long‑term fiscal damage. They highlight Griffin’s tax contributions, philanthropic giving, and job creation, warning that vilifying high‑income taxpayers risks hollowing out the city’s economic base and making New York less safe and less prosperous. 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Stay connected with us at americangroundradio.com, on Facebook, and Instagram. You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for April 22, 2026. We open with a stunning report from the Manhattan Institute revealing that California Governor Gavin Newsom spent nearly $1 billion in taxpayer money importing 400,000 migrants from poor countries — not out of compassion, but to serve as customers of the state's welfare agencies and, eventually, loyal voters for the California Democrat machine. We connect the dots from Tammany Hall in the 1800s to today, explain why fighting ICE is simply about protecting your voter base, and ask the question California taxpayers should be asking — why are we broke and paying $2,500 per person to bring in people who can't afford to live here either? In our Top 3 Things You Need to Know, the head of the U.S. Navy has been fired — Secretary John Phelan removed immediately and replaced on an interim basis, with no reason given, in the middle of an active naval conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. Then Georgia Congressman David Scott passed away at age 80 after years of reported declining health — we reflect on his long career and offer condolences to his family. And Virginia voters narrowly approved the Democrat-drawn congressional map designed to flip the state's congressional delegation from a 6-5 split to a 10-1 Democrat advantage — passing 51.5% to 48.5% in a result that perfectly illustrates how imbalanced the new maps actually are. Republicans are continuing their legal challenges and a court has already moved to block certification. Our American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson tackle a wild story — people in Poland who spend the Fourth of July LARPing as Americans, setting up fake trailer parks, wearing overalls and mullets, and staging mock police arrests to explore what they call the complexities of the American dream. We ask whether this is good-natured imitation or subtle mockery, why every single one of these Polish LARPers chose the fun backwoods version of America rather than the wealthy elite version, and what it says that Mississippi now has a higher GDP per capita than most of Europe — including possibly Poland. In our Digging Deep segment, we go line by line through the actual federal indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center — and it is worse than we initially reported. The SPLC paid more than $3 million to over 40 white nationalist leaders and organizers between 2014 and 2023, including $270,000 to one of the lead organizers of the Charlottesville Unite the Right march. The SPLC then raised over $800,000 in donations in the aftermath of that very march — a march their own paid source helped organize. They set up fictitious corporate entities to funnel the payments, opened fraudulent bank accounts, made false statements to financial institutions, and paid their informants to commit state and federal crimes including theft and breaking and entering. We explain why the bank fraud charges are the strongest part of the case, what the IRS is likely looking at next, and why the SPLC's response — blaming the Trump administration for targeting political opponents — conspicuously failed to deny the actual crimes. We also dig into the midterm landscape and Joy Reid's accidental case for Republicanism — she described the GOP as wanting no income tax, no regulations, earning what you want, and families inheriting everything. We ask why that sounds like freedom and why the Democrat Party has become openly opposed to it. We also get into Planned Parenthood's 40% increase in gender-affirming care revenue at regional clinics after Congress pulled federal abortion funding — and why an organization that told Congress abortions were only a small part of their business model is now refusing to disclose how much revenue they're generating from genital mutilation and sterilization. For our Bright Spot, it's Earth Day — which means it's time to go through every catastrophic prediction made at the very first Earth Day in 1970 that never came true. Civilization ending by 2000. 100 to 200 million people starving to death annually by 1980. Four billion people including 65 million Americans dying in the Great Die-Off between 1980 and 1989. We go through the list and celebrate the fact that every single excuse for creating Earth Day in the first place turned out to be complete nonsense. And we close with a rooster in Alabama that raised $5,300 for a family with a baby in the hospital — auctioned off over and over again by a livestock sale barn full of people who refused to stop giving. The baby is off the ventilator. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Sheridan Gorman killer arraigned 12:58 - Manhattan Institute interview with illegal immigrant trans covered by Medi-Cal 34:37 - Anti-Fraud Task Force 51:32 - Alex Traiman, CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief for JNS.org, urges the U.S. and Israel to finish the job and take down the Iranian regime. Keep updated on X with Alex @traiman 01:11:50 - Libertyville 01:36:53 - Justin Logan of the Cato Institute on Trump’s threats to NATO and why he says even seemingly unwise moves can serve a strategic purpose. Follow Justin on X @JustinTLogan 01:50:16 - Editor of Commonplace magazine, Haisten Willis, on Pride and Polarization and why Dan Proft is Single 02:08:29 - Leaving IdahoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Americans are reading less than ever. Policymakers know this is a problem, but they rarely look to public libraries for solutions. Instead, libraries have embraced an agenda of redundancy, morphing into technology centers, daytime homeless shelters, and all-purpose community centers. It's time for libraries to return to their traditional mission: offering Americans serious books and a place for quiet study.Guest Stephen Eide joins us to discuss how refocusing public libraries could help reverse America's reading decline.Stephen Eide is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He has visited more than 300 public libraries.This podcast discusses themes from Stephen's essay in the Spring 2026 issue of National Affairs: “The Mission of Public Libraries.”

Gavin Newsom's office confirmed California is giving free taxpayer-funded breast implants and sex change surgeries to homeless illegal aliens through Medi-Cal — and doubled down, claiming migrants will "die in the streets" without them. Christopher Rufo and the Manhattan Institute exposed it, Jesse Watters broke it wide open, and now California Democrats want to jail the citizen journalists who uncovered the fraud. Nick Shirley faces a $10,000 fine or a year in prison for investigating fake daycares. You can join AARP’s fight against fraud at https://action.aarp.org/fraudpledge SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ BUY A LARRY MUG: https://store.townhallmedia.com/products/larry-mug Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Thursday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Find LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=poddescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcomBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As his career prospects evaporate, disgraced former Representative Eric Swalwell now begs exemption from the “believe women” standard he applied to his conservative political opponents. An Easter Egg hunt in Long Beach leads to a human skull, Mayor Karen Bass celebrates the return of Baywatch but says nothing about the return of typhus to L.A., Kamala Korner is back, and the Wiener Watch never left! David offers an explainer on a clash of the tech titans in Musk vs. Altman. Bonus: Kenneth Schrupp discusses Manhattan Institute's investigation into allegations of fraud in the state's $30 billion annual In-Home Supportive Services Program. Music by Metalachi. Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes: Eric Swalwell Reaps What He Sows An Easter Egg Hunt in a California Park Leads to a Human Skull Mayor Bass welcomes Baywatch and major productions back to Los Angeles Typhus from fleas hits record level in L.A.:  Where the hot spots are and how to protect yourself World Cup: 2 Months Out, FIFA and Host Cities Sideline Rights ‘Thinking About It': Kamala Harris Teases 2028 Presidential Run Newsom administration won't say how much Kamala Harris' CHP security detail is costing California taxpayers Senator Wiener Announces Bill To Protect Survivors Of Conversion Therapy Lawmaker backing transgender treatments for kids squirms as man says puberty blockers destroyed him Meta builds AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff Elon Musk Lawsuit Claims OpenAI Used a Fake Charity to Build an $800 Billion Empire California tries to criminalize journalism — to protect fraud California unveils hospice fraud arrests, pushing back on ‘kingdom of fraud' claim by Trump official Kenneth Shrupp, Manhattan Institute Gavin Newsom's $30 Billion Fraud Magnet Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the first episode of the RealClearInvestigations Podcast, RCI Editor J. Peder Zane and RCI Senior Reporter James Varney speak with Ryan Thorpe of the Manhattan Institute, who helped uncover massive Somali fraud in Minnesota's social welfare programs. In our round-up of the week's best investigative reporting, Zane and Varney discuss articles that report on the aggressive resistance percolating in Minneapolis, China's growing dominance of global technology and the communist nation may be exploiting America's tradition of birthright citizenship to subvert democracy. 00:00 RCI Editor J. Peder Zane and RCI Senior Reporter James Varney discuss the stories of the week. 11:55 RCI Editor J. Peder Zane and RCI Senior Reporter James Varney speak with Ryan Thorpe of the Manhattan Institute. Sign up for the RealClearInvestigations Newsletter.  Watch each episode on the RealClearPolitics YouTube Channel Contact us with your thoughts and feedback: jpederzane@realclearinvestigations.com 

Lou is joined by Stu Smith, investigative analyst at the Manhattan Institute, who has spent months going deep inside the DSA — Democratic Socialists of America. What he's found is far more radical than the "point of personal privilege" memes would suggest.  TOPICS COVERED: 00:00 — Intro: Who is Stu Smith and what is the Manhattan Institute?03:00 — What most people get wrong about the DSA 07:00 — The DSA's internal "right wing" — people who just believe in elections 11:00 — The Red Rabbits: DSA's new armed security task force 16:00 — The Doctor Phil clip: Black Redguard's origin story 20:00 — DSA's global travel: Cuba, Colombia, Sweden, Brazil, and beyond 26:00 — The F-35 supply chain and DSA's quasi-national security threat 31:00 — Salting: how DSA plants operatives inside companies to organize 36:00 — Zoran Mamdani, the Overton window, and how DSA took NYC 42:00 — DSA's youth wing: getting a Cornell student on Ithaca City Council 47:00 — DSA's social media machine and what the political establishment can't replicate 52:00 — The Calla Walsh pipeline: from DSA delegate to Hezbollah apartment in Lebanon 01:00:00 — North Korea tourism, tanky influencers, and where the far left is trending 01:06:00 — The Weathermen are still active — Stu has been on Zoom calls with Bill Ayers 01:12:00 — DSA's Iran statements and members rooting for the Ayatollah 01:18:00 — What to watch: Mayday, upcoming primaries, and the Socialism Conference STU SMITH:Follow Stu on X: @thestustustudioManhattan Institute: https://www.manhattan-institute.org  Lou's book — That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy:https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r The Lou Perez Podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lou-perez-podcast/id1535032081Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU TheLouPerez.com |  info@thelouperez.com Newsletter: https://substack.com/@louperez#DSA #DemocraticSocialists #Mamdani #Politics #Socialism #ManhattanInstitute #LouPerezPodcast #Communism #NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Heather Mac Donald is the Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal. A New York Times bestselling author, she has written extensively on policing, criminal justice, race relations, higher education, and the pursuit of merit in American institutions. Her influential books include The War on Cops and When Race Trumps Merit. A non-practicing lawyer with a J.D. from Stanford, she holds a B.A. in English from Yale (summa cum laude) and an M.A. from Cambridge University. Mac Donald is a frequent commentator on Fox News and other outlets, known for her data-driven, fearless analysis of cultural and policy issues. The KunstlerCast theme music is the beautiful Two Rivers Waltz written and performed by Larry Unger  

Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/30/26): This week, John Kass & Jeff are joined by Rafael Mangual, the Nick Ohnell Fellow and head of research for the Policing & Public Safety Initiative at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal. On the docket, why Democrats make excuses for violent crimes, ignore the pain […]

Liz Wheeler interviews Stu Smith — investigative analyst at City Journal, a publication of the Manhattan Institute — about a vast Communist plot to tear down the United States. Its funding traces back to one man—Roy Singham. -- Like & subscribe to make sure you don't miss a single video: https://youtube.com/lizwheeler?sub_confirmation=1 Get the full audio show on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liz-wheeler-show/id1567701295 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LhlHfocr5gMnLj4l573iI iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-liz-wheeler-show-82737301/ Subscribe to The Liz Wheeler Show newsletter: https://www.theblaze.com/newsletters/lizwheeler Get VIP access to The Liz Wheeler Show on Locals: https://lizwheeler.locals.com/. Stay in touch with Liz on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizwheeler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizWheeler Twitter: https://twitter.com/Liz_Wheeler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/OfficialLizWheeler Rumble: https://rumble.com/LizWheeler Website: https://lizwheeler.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0-:16The I-Team on sports gambling in IL 00:33 Trump on Iran deal 53:40 Editor for National Review, Rich Lowry, on the DHS shutdown, ending the filibuster, and Trump's plans for Iran 01:15 Oklahoma trans attorney Rob Hopkins 01:28 Judge Glock, director of research at the Manhattan Institute, argues Ending Property Taxes Would Be a Mistake 01:52 Veteran investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author Phelim McAleer discusses the death of Kermit Gosnell and his investigation into the case. Check out Phelim’s article and podcast on Gosnell at stories.io substack Open Mic Friday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of "The Liz Wheeler Show," Liz examines the convoy of radical American leftists who traveled to Cuba to support Cuba's communist regime in its battle against the United States. Liz is joined by Stu Smith — investigative analyst at City Journal, a publication of the Manhattan Institute — to untangle Roy Singham's network of radical socialist groups. SPONSORS: ALL FAMILY PHARMACY: Go to http://www.allfamilypharmacy.com/LIZ to get 10% off with my code LIZ10! BLAZETV: Go to http://www.BlazeTV.com and subscribe today. Use code LIZ to save 20 dollars on your annual subscription. FRONTIER: The first 50 subscribers who use promo code FRONTIER40 will get $40 OFF — plus digital access to Issues 1, 2, 3, and 4 so you can see exactly how we got here. Go to http://www.BlazeUnlimited.com/LIZ and use promo code FRONTIER40. -- Like & subscribe to make sure you don't miss a single video: https://youtube.com/lizwheeler?sub_confirmation=1 Get the full audio show on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liz-wheeler-show/id1567701295 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LhlHfocr5gMnLj4l573iI iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-liz-wheeler-show-82737301/ Subscribe to The Liz Wheeler Show newsletter: https://www.theblaze.com/newsletters/lizwheeler Get VIP access to The Liz Wheeler Show on Locals: https://lizwheeler.locals.com/. Stay in touch with Liz on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizwheeler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizWheeler Twitter: https://twitter.com/Liz_Wheeler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/OfficialLizWheeler Rumble: https://rumble.com/LizWheeler Website: https://lizwheeler.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York City is heading in the wrong direction — and Rafael Mangual of the Manhattan Institute is here to break down exactly why. In this episode of the LoU Perez Podcast, Rafael and I discuss the real story behind the Washington Square Park snowball attack on NYPD officers, why anti-police disrespect has become normalized, the media's deliberate obfuscation of the Gracie Mansion IED attack, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's dangerous blind spots on public safety.  Topics Covered: - The Washington Square Park "snowball fight" and what it actually revealed about anti-police sentiment - "Is This What Fear Looks Like?" — Rafael's viral piece on the myth of police brutality - How progressive guilt culture has made New Yorkers afraid to call the cops - The media's shameful framing of the Gracie Mansion IED attack - Mayor Mamdani's failure to name the perpetrators or their motivations - Why disbanding the NYPD's Strategic Response Group is dangerous - The revolving door of the criminal justice system (and why the average prisoner has 10–12 prior arrests before incarceration) - New York as a "luxury product" — and why it's losing customers - Low voter turnout, fringe political power, and who really runs NYC  Rafael Mangual is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of "Criminal (In)Justice." His work appears in City Journal, the New York Post, and the Wall Street Journal. https://amzn.to/4tdd8mD Follow Rafael:  X/Twitter: https://x.com/Rafa_Mangual   Manhattan Institute: https://www.manhattan-institute.org  City Journal: https://www.city-journal.org  Lou's book: That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r  Watch Lou's sketch comedy on Red Coral Universe: https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/serie...  XX-XY Athletics — 20% off with code LOU20: https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_r...  Substack: www.substack.com/@louperez  Newsletter: www.TheLouPerez.com  Listen: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lo... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7e... Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d..... YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Lou Perez is a comedian, author, and producer. He's appeared on Gutfeld!, FOX News Primetime, and One Nation with Brian Kilmeade. He was Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning We the Internet TV, and his sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck" has over 20 million views. He hosts The Lou Perez Podcast on the Lions of Liberty Network.  Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Rafael's background 01:07 – Washington Square Park snowball fight: what really happened 05:23 – Anti-police disrespect and what it signals 09:07 – "The Talk" and the contradiction in police narratives 14:35 – Confrontations on NYC subway: antisocial power plays 28:57 – When did Democrats stop caring about order? 30:15 – Why progressives won't call the cops 37:02 – The revolving door: prison, recidivism & Heather Mac Donald 49:22 – The Gracie Mansion IED attack 51:33 – Media obfuscation and Mayor Mamdani's failed response 56:44 – Disbanding the NYPD's Strategic Response Group 59:35 – Is this a wake-up call for Mamdani? 1:02:22 – NYC as a luxury product — and why people are leaving 1:04:20 – Wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices