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The Supreme Court extended a pause on migrants in Northern Texas under the Alien Enemies Act. President Donald Trump returned from his trip to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar after reconfiguring U.S.-Middle East policy. Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Weekend to discuss the President's latest approach to policy in the Middel-East.

George Conway makes the case that Trump and his allies are twisting the law to deport whoever they want for any reason. Plus, Eugene Daniels and Maria Teresa Kumar on the administration's plan to screen immigrants' social media accounts for “antisemitism.”

Capital for Good is the podcast where we hear from business and civic leaders about their visions, plans, and hard work to build a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable society.  Through in-depth and candid conversations, we explore solutions to some of our most urgent challenges. In this season of Capital for Good, host Georgia Levenson Keohane will speak with an extraordinary line-up of guests, including business and government leader Janno Lieber, the CEO of New York's MTA, one of the country's largest and oldest public transportation systems; journalist, digital media CEO, and Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa; investor, climate champion, and former Presidential candidate Tom Steyer; Maria Teresa Kumar, president and CEO of Voto Latino; Kevin Ryan, one of New York and the country's leading internet entrepreneurs and investors; Anna-Lisa Miller, the founding executive director of Ownership Works; New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander; Greg Shell, managing partner and head of inclusive growth strategies at Goldman Sachs; and Michael Posner, the director of NYU's Center for Business and Human Rights and author of the new book, Conscience Incorporated.

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Now what? As Vice President Harris and the Democrats look to the future we must first face the truth about how we got here. I'm going to get into what Donald Trump's victory tells us about our country and the road ahead with Melanie Campbell, Michael Beschloss and Maria Teresa Kumar. The silver lining: Historic wins for Democrats in the Senate, and in the House, Oregon may have its first Black member of Congress. Janelle Bynum joins me to discuss her landmark bid. Justice Delayed: Special Counsel Jack Smith hits the pause button on his Jan. 6 case against Trump. Politico's Ankush Khardori will tell us if the once and future president will ever be held accountable. And America's Aunt, who also happens to be MY Aunt Gloria, will offer some words of wisdom in a time of trouble. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

We discuss a nationwide shift to the right and the voters who made a Trump victory possible. Plus, the Fed cut interest rates again as inflation approaches their target of 2%. And, what role the economy played in the election. George Conway, Dave Wasserman, Maria Teresa Kumar, Erik Schatzker, Peter Goodman, and Nicholas Kristof join the 11th Hour this Thursday. 

We discuss why American democracy should not treat the Latinx community as a monolith, what actually matters to this community, and how the strength of their engagement in U.S. democracy will play out in this year's presidential election.Maria Teresa's civic action toolkit recommendations are: VOTE!Share your excitement to vote with everyone you know, especially young people.Maria Teresa Kumar is the President and CEO of Voto Latino, a civic engagement organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, as well as creating a more robust and inclusive democracy.Additional InformationThe Democracy Group listener surveyFuture Hindsight PodcastMore shows from The Democracy Group

We discuss why American democracy should not treat the Latinx community as a monolith, what actually matters to this community, and how the strength of their engagement in U.S. democracy will play out in this year's presidential election.   Maria Teresa's civic action toolkit recommendations are:  VOTE! Share your excitement to vote with everyone you know, especially young people.   Maria Teresa Kumar is the President and CEO of Voto Latino, a civic engagement organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, as well as creating a more robust and inclusive democracy.     Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Maria Teresa on X:  https://x.com/MariaTeresa    Sponsor:  Thanks to Shopify for supporting Future Hindsight! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Maria Teresa Kumar Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz joins the podcast to discuss his thoughts on Democrats' chances of winning the U.S. Senate and White House, the urgent need to pass the Native American Voting Rights Act and what voters should do between now and Election Day. Don't miss our next events! Election Roadmap: Eva Longoria and Voting Rights Activists on What To Expect One Week Out  Monday, Oct. 28 | 7:00 p.m. ET  Actress and producer Eva Longoria in conversation with voting rights leader Stacey Abrams, Voto Latino president Maria Teresa Kumar and Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias. They'll kick off the final week before Election Day with an exciting discussion answering two key questions: what could happen between now and the election and what should we expect to happen after? RSVP NOW: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2817296921967/WN_4NLCO3-ySQeavGfKODetgw The Race to Certify: What Happens After Election Day with Rep. Jamie Raskin and Brian Tyler Cohen  Tuesday, Oct. 29 | 7:00 p.m. ET  Join us for a free, live panel featuring Congressman Jamie Raskin, political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen and Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias. They'll give a status update one week out from Election Day and preview what to expect during the post-election period, especially if things don't go Trump's way. This could be your last chance to hear from one of the greatest democracy defenders in Congress before the election! RSVP NOW: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6817297121470/WN_tCjQ3f7pSBmgAmr-KdVMoA -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com   Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/  Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket   -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal.

Hey there Lemon Heads! Join Don this evening to dive into all the biggest news stories of the day. Both Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have been attempting to court Latino voters. Where do the majority of Latino Voters stand on the election? Tonight, Don is joined by the CEO of Voto Latino, Maria Teresa Kumar, to get an inside look at the candidates' pitches to the Latino community. Tune in for a critical conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a scathing new interview, Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly comes clean about the former president and his fitness for office. Plus, a new report says the nation's most powerful banking CEO is really behind Kamala Harris. Then - can she also win over will Nikki Haley's voters? Gabriel Debenedetti, Michael Steele, Michael Schmidt, David Gura. Peter Goodman, Maria Teresa Kumar, Reed Galen, and Craig Snyder join The 11th Hour this Tuesday. 

María Teresa Kumar knew from the time she became a US citizen at the age of nine that she wanted to be involved in the democratic process. As CEO of Voto Latino, she has helped register over one million Latinx voters to have their voices heard. Rebel Grownups can go to vote.gov to make a voting plan today. And don't forget to vote in the U.S. election on November 5th, 2024. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It's based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Nicole Haroutunian and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Paola Mendoza. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Dead Heat. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ramp up their messaging on the campaign trail as the new NBC News poll shows them tied. Senior political editor Mark Murray will break down the numbers and I'll ask him the implications of the yawning gender gap they show. Lone Star battle. Rep. Colin Allred is hoping he'll be the one to oust Republican Sen. Ted Cruz from the Senate. Can he actually pull this off? I'll ask him! Under scrutiny. Charles Coleman Jr. and Maria Teresa Kumar join me to discuss the intense spotlight on Black and Latino voters and whether they actually wield the power the New York Times/Siena poll implies they have. I'll also take a deep dive into the life of late Civil Rights icon, Rep. John Lewis with the author of a new biography that showcases Lewis's remarkable transformation from student activist to a national moral force in Congress. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

As Kamala Harris pulls ahead of Donald Trump in polls, Jen Psaki breaks down the stark choice voters have between a candidate who wants to take the country forward and the former president who aims to turn back the clock. 65 days out from the presidential election, Molly Jong-Fast, Tim Miller, and Maria Teresa Kumar join Jen to discuss the state of the race. Next, Jen is joined by Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, to break down JD Vance's latest bizarre comments on childless women, this time targeting teachers who don't have kids of their own. Later, Jen interviews activist and content creator John Russell, who was a breakout star from this year's Democratic national convention. Finally, Jen shares her conversation with Team USA Paralympians McKenzie Coan and Oksana Masters.Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Kamala's momentum. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz look to build on the successful Democratic convention by announcing a huge fund-raising haul days before they are set to hit the road and less than two weeks before the first mail-in ballots are sent out.  Rep. Maxine Waters of California joins me to talk about post-DNC campaign strategy. Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan, head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee discusses how the Harris – Walz ticket momentum is impacting critical down ballot races and Democratic efforts to keep control of the Senate. And my super-sized Sound Off panel of former Rep. Donna Edwards, former Rep. Joe Walsh, Brendan Buck and Maria Teresa Kumar look at how Democrats are belittling Trump, and getting under his skin.  All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

Donald Trump attempts to refocus his campaign with a speech on his economic policy, but it turned into attacks on VP Harris. Plus, for the first time since 2021 the inflation rate is below 3%; what it means for the 2024 race. And, the former police chief of Marion, Kansas was charged after leading a raid on a local newspaper. The paper's editor joins us. Sam Stein, Isaac Arnsdorf, Brian Stelter, Peter Spiegel, Justin Wolfers, David Jolly, Maria Teresa Kumar, and Eric Meyer join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.  

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': All eyes are on Vice President Harris. She spent the weekend meeting with the six finalists aiming to be her vice presidential running mate, which means her choice could be announced at any moment, in time for their first joint appearance set for Tuesday. Tonight, we're getting into the ins and outs of this all-important decision and the 2024 campaign with Rep. Robert Garcia, Brendan Buck, Maria Teresa Kumar and Eugene Daniels. And unexpected allies: Former Rep. Denver Riggleman joins me to explain what drove him to join the "Republicans for Harris" coalition. The Harris campaign rolls out a new effort to win over Republican voters who can't bring themselves to support Donald Trump. All that and the mysterious tweet from Sen. Mark Kelly, that he deleted minutes later, on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

Tonight on The Last Word: Vice President Harris challenges Donald Trump to debate her. Also, a recent poll finds Harris and Trump are statistically tied in Georgia. Plus, “White Dudes for Harris” raise $4 million for the campaign. And Harris pledges to sign the border bill that Trump tanked. Michael Tyler, Rep. Nikema Williams, Simon Rosenberg, and Maria Teresa Kumar join Jonathan Capehart.

In less than two days, Joe Biden and Donald Trump will face off at their first debate of the 2024 campaign - and Trump is ramping up on the disparaging comments. Meanwhile, over a dozen Nobel Prize-winning economists warn against Trump's economic proposals, predicting an inflation bomb if he returns to the White House. Plus, why West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin left the Democratic party and how he plans to vote in November. Hans Nichols, Peter Baker, Harry Litman, Joe Manchin, Stuart Stevens, Maria Teresa Kumar, Steve Rattner, and Andrew Ross Sorkin join.

Closing arguments begin in the former president Donald Trump's hush-money trial. Deepa Shivaram, Susan Page, Maria Teresa Kumar and Lance Trover join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Henry Gomez explains how lawmakers in Ohio are trying to ensure President Biden appears on the November ballot, despite political infighting.

In his much-discussed Time interview, Donald Trump threatened to use the military to carry out mass deportations in a second term. The proposals he offered are appalling on their face. But beyond that, by regularly using vicious tropes about undocumented immigrants and other domestic enemies within, Trump is trying to acclimate voters to the ugliest forms of authoritarian, dehumanizing language. We talked to Maria Teresa Kumar, the president of Voto Latino, about a new effort she's launching with other Hispanic leaders to alert voters to the grave threat Trump poses—before it's too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his much-discussed Time interview, Donald Trump threatened to use the military to carry out mass deportations in a second term. The proposals he offered are appalling on their face. But beyond that, by regularly using vicious tropes about undocumented immigrants and other domestic enemies within, Trump is trying to acclimate voters to the ugliest forms of authoritarian, dehumanizing language. We talked to Maria Teresa Kumar, the president of Voto Latino, about a new effort she's launching with other Hispanic leaders to alert voters to the grave threat Trump poses—before it's too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six months out from the election, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) — a potential vice presidential pick — exclusively joins Meet the Press. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) talks about the protests on college campuses across the U.S. WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain joins for a Meet the Moment interview to discuss the "full-blown famine" in northern Gaza. Vaughn Hillyard, Maria Teresa Kumar and Sara Fagen join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Judge Merchan holds a hearing on whether former President Trump violated a gag order by attacking witnesses and jurors. President Biden heads to Florida, where a six-week ban on abortion is set to take effect in just over a week. The U.S. is expected to impose sanctions on an ultra-orthodox unit of Israel's military. Rhonda Colvin, Maria Teresa Kumar and Hogan Gidley join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Voters head to the polls to cast their ballot in the Pennsylvania primaries

In this episode Diana talks to Nadine Smith, Executive Director of Equality Florida, about everyone should be paying attention to what is happening in Florida, how the tide is turning and she remains hopeful abotu the future. Nadie discusses how Equality Florida is fighting anti-LGBTQ policies in Florida (and how they're winning).  In this candid conversation, Nadine also shares the incredible organizing that is happening on the ground, in what she calls "Frontline Florida," and how parents from all over the country can support actions and efforts on the ground. Listen to find out what organizing tactics have worked in Florida, why they issued a travel advisory to Florida, how Equality Florida is combatting book bans and fighting to #bringbooksback, and how parents are raise their voices against anti-LGBTQ policies in Florida. Nadine also has some GREAT ideas about how you can support Florida (even far afar!) Make sure to follow Equality Florida on Instagram @equalityfl If you like this episode, check out Diana's great conversations with:  The Youth Vote and Disinformation in the Latinx Community with Maria Teresa Kumar, Executive Director of Voto Latino  Why Centering our Youth's Wellbeing is a Win for Our Society with Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, Executive Director of the Children's Defense Fund  Why Mom Power is More Important than Ever with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeinwer, Executive Director of MomsRising Don't forget to check out our SHOP that is now LIVE!  Until next time, don't forget hope is our superpower.     

Donald Trump sues co-founders of his company, Truth Social, alleging they mismanaged the company. In a Florida state court, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. argued that executives Wes Moss and Andy Litinsky made a series of mistakes that resulted in a delay in the company's going public and urged a judge to strip them of their shares. Then, our panel discusses how the new Florida 6-week abortion ban could impact the 2024 election – even if subject to change by voters in November. And the latest on the Israeli Airstrike that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers. Susan Glasser, Larry Sabato, Charlie Sykes, Harry Litman, Maria Teresa Kumar, Michael Steele, and Janti Soeripto join.

Donald Trump faces backlash after comments about Jewish Americans. In an interview with Sebastian Gorka Trump stated that "They hate everything about Israel, and they should be ashamed of themselves." Plus, Trump asks the Supreme Court for "absolute immunity" from election interference charges. The former president claimed that if the high court rejects his claim, it would "incapacitate every future president." Also -- behind the Biden-Harris campaign's new push to win over Latino voters. Jonathan Capeheart, Brendan Buck, Mark Murray, Symone Sanders, Glenn Kirschner, Kristy Greenberg, David Jolly, Maria Teresa Kumar, and Michael McFaul break it down.

Former special counsel Robert Hur testifies on Capitol Hill about his report on President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pa.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss that testimony. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) defends his legislation that would force Chinese company ByteDance to divest from TikTok or face a ban. Mychael Schnell, Maria Teresa Kumar and Stephen Hayes join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

Historic news from the Supreme Court, as it announces it will take up Donald Trump's case regarding presidential immunity. Meanwhile, the Senate GOP blocked a bill protecting IVF at the federal level following the controversial Alabama Supreme Court ruling. And, Congress once again kicks the can down the road on government funding. Susan Glasser, Glenn Kirschner, Andrew Weissman, Doug Jones, Maria Teresa Kumar, and Charlie Sykes join. 

The Texas Majority PAC, a political action group backed by high-profile philanthropist George Soros, seeks to shift the color of Texas' political landscape from red to blue this year. Soros, as a significant patron of the Democrats and with a fortune of $6.7 billion, is funding part of the PAC's operations, which includes a team of consultants from Beto O'Rourke's gubernatorial campaign. As per records noted by the Texas Tribune, the PAC has raised an impressive $2.25 million since it originated following the midterm elections in 2022. Soros, through his participation with the group, has been a key contributor, providing notable amounts to Democrats in locations such as Dallas County, Cameron County, and Hidalgo County. Katherine Fischer, the acting deputy executive director of the group, expressed the PAC's ambitious plans during an interview with the Texas Tribune. 'It's a colossal undertaking that will require a lot more funding and a greater expansion of our full-time staff,' Fischer said, outlining the PAC's extensive strategy and mission across the state. Parallel to these efforts, Voto Latino, a progressive organization, is also determined to tip Texas towards the Democrats - intending to leverage the state's diverse demographics bolstered by rising immigration rates. In a commentary piece for Democracy Docket, Maria Teresa Kumar, CEO of Voto Latino, appealed to Democrats to utilize the country's persistently high lawful immigration levels - noting that every year sees the arrival of over a million legal immigrants. Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau supports Kumar's argument. The numbers confirm that the Latino population in Texas now outnumbers non-Hispanic whites - a demographic evolution decades in the making, with far-reaching implications for the future politics of the state. This critical change is largely attributed to the disproportionately younger Latino demographic. In the context of Texas, almost one-fourth of the state's population under the age of 18 identifies as Latino. The state has seen over 800,000 Latino individuals reach voting age since 2020. This young, burgeoning demographic forms the backbone of the state's future voter base, with their potential sway echoing the promise of momentous political transformations. However, the significance of their potential influence must not be underestimated or presumptuously taken for granted. Equally important within Texas' landscape are the state's residents born outside the U.S., who tend to favor Democratic candidates. Specifically, the Indian American community, comparable in influence to the Black American voting bloc, comprises a considerable portion of this population. Research conducted in October 2020 revealed that over 452,000 Indian Americans reside in Texas, trailing only California, which boasts over 815,000 Indian Americans. In the lead-up to the 2020 presidential elections, a survey showed that 65 percent of Indian Americans in Texas expressed their support for the then-Democratic candidate, Joe Biden, over then-President Donald Trump - a demographic trend mirrored by about 70 percent of the Indian American population. Recently, Texas Governor Greg Abbott visited Mumbai, India, with the intent of enticing Indian businesses to expand their operations and talents to Texas. This strategy, critics argue, could augur increasing immigration from India to Texas, thereby possibly influencing the state's political inclination. Over the past few years, the Democrats have established the lofty objective of assisting one million legal immigrants with becoming naturalized American citizens ahead of the upcoming Presidential election. This initiative aligns with their strategy of garnering increased electoral support to enhance their party's prospects. Numerous studies have consistently found a correlation between the extent of a region's foreign-born population and its predilection to vote Democrat over Republican. Ronald Brownstein, from The Atlantic, reported in 2019 that around 90 percent of House congressional districts with a foreign-born populace surpassing the national average were won by Democrats—implying that districts with over 15 percent foreign-born population have a 90 percent propensity to elect Democrats. Such demographic transformations executed through amplified immigration have been identified by several platforms, including the Washington Post, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Atlantic, Axios, and the Wall Street Journal, as pivotal factors tipping the national political scales. Axios pronounced in 2019 that, 'The single biggest threat to Republicans' long-term viability is demographics.' The U.S., with its wide-ranging immigrant acceptance policies, already boasts the most extensive immigration system globally. Predictions suggest that by 2044, the system will welcome approximately 15 million new foreign-born electoral members. Around eight million of these voters are projected to arrive by legal 'chain migration,' where newly naturalized citizens can sponsor an unlimited number of foreign relatives to immigrate to the U.S. Given the steady march of demographic shifts and immigration, the national political scene stands on the precipice of considerable change. Population changes continue to be an influential factor in originating new voting blocs, with the potential to redefine the country's future political landscape. The sublime power of demographic shifts is not lost on either political party - while Republicans are apprehensive of losing to these numbers, Democrats, on the other hand, are capitalizing on these demographic transformations in an attempt to gain a stronger foothold. But as the proverbial dust settles, Latinos, Asian Americans, Indian Americans, and numerous other immigrant groups will continue to exercise their democratic rights in their new home. Their collective decisions have the potential to shape not only their futures but also the future of an entire nation. As the scenario continues to unfold, chilly November elections will serve as sobering reminders of the ever-changing American demographic landscape, awaiting the dawn of a new era where 'the numbers simply do not lie.' 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Latinos represent the US electorate's second fastest-growing voting group, with about 36.2 million Latinos expected to vote in the 2024 presidential election. Latino voters have tended to have low turnout rates in elections, but this hefty increase in that electoral pool is due to the mobilization of enthusiastic and engaged younger and US-born Latino voters. Latino voters have strong regional differences in their cultures and values and this plays out around what they care about: Entrepreneurial opportunities, abortion, voting rights, citizenship, and immigration, among other issues. Latino voters played a pivotal role in Joe Biden's 2020 victory and they will figure prominently in a 2024 presidential race in which Donald Trump can leverage strides he's made courting them. Maria Teresa Kumar is the CEO of Voto Latino, an influential advocacy group that mobilizes Latino voters around a range of issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) drops out of the presidential race and endorses former President Donald Trump ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary. NBC News White House Correspondent Mike Memoli reports on the write-in campaign launched by Biden supporters ahead of the New Hampshire's Democratic primary. Lanhee Chen, Maria Teresa Kumar and Susan Page join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Israel proposes a two-month pause in fighting in exchange for the remaining hostages in Gaza.

A new report from House Oversight Committee shows Donald Trump took at least $7.8M from foreign governments while in office. The report says 20 nations made payments to Trump's business during a two-year period. Then critics say ‘No Labels', the group weighing a bi-partisan unity ticket for president in November, could end up handing Trump the election. And Claudine Gay's resignation at Harvard is just the latest battle over diversity equity and inclusion. From college campuses to corporate America, leaders are weighing how and whether to openly back DEI. Peter Baker, Carol Leonnig, Barbara McQuade, Maria Teresa Kumar, Reed Galen, Matt Bennett, and David Gura join.

What would happen if we put children first in our country? What would happen if we empowered children at all ages and centered the law to protect our youngest citizens? In this episode Diana talks to Adam Benforado, a children's rights expert, an award winning author and law professor at Drexel University, about how prioritizing children's rights would benefit us all. In his critically acclaimed new book, A Minor Revolution: How Prioritizing Kids Benefits Us All, Adam criticizes America's failure to invest in, protect, and empower its youngest citizens and presents a bold plan for reorienting society to put children first. Through historical context, personal stories and compelling arguments, Adam makes an important case as to why prioritizing our kids will help everyone  in society. Diana and Adam discuss: The 1989 Convention on the Rights of Child (and why the USA hasn't ratified it yet)  What "parents' rights" mean in the context of children's rights then and today what happens when the law doesn't center children in making decisions  The paradox between expecting kids to grow up quickly  Why young activists and teenagers should be allowed to vote  AND MORE!  Adam's book A Minor Revolution: How Prioritizing Kids Benefits Us All,  is divided into the following sections where he makes the case for the following rights in a child's life: First years: the right to attachment  Early childhood: the right to investment Late childhood the right to community  Early adolescence the right to be a kid Late adolescent the right to be heard  On the cusp of adulthood: the right ot start fresh    Thank you everyone for tuning in for this episode of Parenting and Politics. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, recommend the podcast to your friends and follow us on IG: @parentingandpolitics.You can also email your comments and ideas for guests at info@parentingandpoliticspodcast.com  If you liked this episode make sure to check out Ep. 57: The Youth Vote and Disinformation in the Latinx Community with Maria Teresa Kumar 

Why are Latinx voters being targeted with disinformation? What does young Latinx Voting Power in 2024 look like? In this episode Diana talks to Maria Teresa Kumar, the Executive Director of Voto Latino, about the possibilities that young Latino voters bring as so many turn 18 before the 2024 election. They also discuss why and how bad actors are targeting the Latinx community by spreading disinformation to wreak havoc in USA elections, and what we can do as a community to ensure disinformation doesn't spread, especially to older adults targeted with direct messaging by nefarious groups such as M4L.  Listen to find out why Maria Teresa excited about the coming electoral cycle and what makes the young Latino community those that can turn the tide and make a real difference in 2024.  Make sure to follow Voto Latino on Instagram @votolatino  If you like this episode, make sure you to listen to  Why Abortion Bans Affect Latinas the Most with Lupe Rodriguez - Parenting and Politics Latinx Political Power, Coalition Building and Voting with Elisa Batista - Parenting and Politics Got ideas for guests? Email info@parentingandpoliticspodcast.com Help us grow! Make sure to subscribe, share with your friends and leave a review, and like us on social media.  Until next time, don't forget hope is our superpower.   

The judge in Trump's federal election interference case sets the trial date for March 4th, 2024 – right in the heart of primary season. Meantime, Trump and his 18 co-defendants are scheduled to be arraigned next week in the Georgia election case. It comes as Mark Meadows takes the stand for nearly five hours in an effort to move his case to federal court. Plus, the community of Jacksonville, Florida is grieving after three people were killed in a racially motivated shooting. Peter Baker, Catherine Christian, Glenn Kirschner, Carol Leonnig, Philip Rucker, Don Calloway, Maria Teresa Kumar and Mark McKinnon join.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson discusses her state's plan to protect elections going forward. Lisa Rubin, Peter Baker, Charles Coleman, Mark McKinnon, Maria Teresa Kumar, Bill Browder join. 

While former President Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis get ready to head to Iowa in the coming days, this weekend served up a preview of what a potential presidential face off would look like. Plus, new reporting of panic at Fox News after the network called Arizona for President Biden in the 2020 election. Tara Palmeri, Luke Broadwater, Tim Miller, Barbara McQuade, Maria Teresa Kumar, Sabrina Siddiqui, and Jeremy Bash join.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy makes a historic address to U.S. lawmakers during his first trip outside of Ukraine since the war began. Meantime, the January 6th committee pushes back the release of its final report to Thursday. Plus, new reporting shows an informant warned the FBI about the potential violence brewing on January 6th weeks before the attack. Luke Broadwater, Chuck Rosenberg, Clint Watts, Amb. William Taylor, Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, Maria Teresa Kumar and Tim Miller join.

In addressing the expected influx at the border, the White House is modeling part of their two-pronged approach after a so-called “transit ban” - a move expected to create fierce blowback from within the President's party. Rep. Vicente González (D-Texas) discusses politicization of the border amid Biden's "transit ban" model. Congressional negotiators say they've reached a bipartisan deal on a framework for a government funding package. But Republican leader Kevin McCarthy prefers to see Congress punt funding to next year, when his party takes control of the House. Maria Teresa Kumar, Jeff Mason and Matt Gorman join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss. As Congress weighs crypto regulations, Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) urges lawmakers not to pass bill backed by FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried on Meet the Press NOW.

The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to hold Trump's team in contempt for not turning over all classified documents as requested in a May subpoena. Meantime, WNBA star Brittney Griner is freed after 10 months in Russian custody. Plus, the House passes the landmark Respect For Marriage Act. Peter Baker, Jackie Alemany, Joyce Vance, Former Governor Bill Richardson, Brianna Turner, Rep. Ritchie Torres, Maria Teresa Kumar and Michael Steele join.

Tonight on The Last Word: Kevin McCarthy condemns Nick Fuentes, but stops short of criticizing Donald Trump. Also, the Oath Keepers founder is found guilty of seditious conspiracy. Plus, U.S. holiday shopping breaks records. And questions over Herschel Walker's residency grow. Stuart Stevens, Joyce Vance, Maria Teresa Kumar, Paul Butler, Jared Bernstein, Maya King and Rep. Nikema Williams join Ali Velshi.

A growing number of Republican lawmakers are condemning former President Trump's dinner with Ye and white nationalist Nick Fuentes. Reid Wilson, Maria Teresa Kumar and Sarah Chamberlain join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss building criticism of the former president. COO of Georgia's Secretary of State's Office Gabe Sterling discusses record early voting turnout. National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, John Kirby, discusses the latest on Ukraine, China and Iran. NBC News White House Correspondent Monica Alba reports on the administration's strategy to avert a rail strike. Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) lays out what she hopes to accomplish during the lame duck session.

Governor Jared Polis (D-Colo.) joins Meet the Press to talk about America's gun policy, following last week's shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. In an exclusive interview, Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) talks to Chuck about the upcoming Republican majority and his priorities for the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses his legacy prior to his departure as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Matt Gorman, Maria Teresa Kumar, Susan Page, and Reid Wilson join the Meet the Press roundtable.

The control of the House and Senate remains undecided. Former President Trump is expected to move forward with his presidential bid as he lashes out at potential GOP rivals. Maria Teresa Kumar, Matt Gorman and Susan Page join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss Trump's political future. Rep-elect Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) joins to break down his recent victory. President Biden is overseas to for a series of meetings addressing climate change, the global economy and the war in Ukraine. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) remains in a close race against Rick Caruso for Los Angeles mayor. 

María Teresa Kumar knew from the time she became a US citizen at the age of nine that she wanted to be involved in the democratic process. As CEO of Voto Latino, she has helped register over one million Latinx voters to have their voices heard. This story was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Nicole Haroutunian and edited by Abby Sher. Narration by Paola Mendoza. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team, who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

Guests: Robert Draper, Cornell Belcher, Maria Teresa Kumar, Tom Periello, John LegendTonight: The return of chaos in American government that's on the ballot in four days. Then, Cornell Belcher on reading the wild variations in last minute election polls. Plus, the Republican candidate who wants "a community-level review process"to decide whether rape victims can get abortions. And direct from the campaign trail with Barack Obama—the one and only John Legend on his midterm message to voters.   

A court agreed to speed up the Justice Department's appeal in Trump's Mar-a-Lago documents case. Meantime, Pres. Biden and Florida Gov. DeSantis put politics aside during a tour surveying Hurricane Ian's damage. Plus, new reporting shows online chatter of “civil war” is on the rise since the FBI searched Trump's Mar-a-Lago home.  Carol Lee, Luke Broadwater, Joyce Vance, Clint Watts, Yamiche Alcindor, David Jolly, and Maria Teresa Kumar join.

Guests: Ryan Reilly, Glenn Kirschner, Edgar Sandoval, Maria Teresa Kumar, Ashton PittmanThe seditious conspiracy trial begins. Tonight, how prosecutors sought to prove the Insurrection Act was just legal cover for a coup by playing tape of the defendant all but admitting it. Plus, new evidence of Oath Keepers communications with Roger Stone. Then, the operative who pulled off the DeSantis migrant stunt is unmasked. Plus, connecting the dots between the election in Brazil, Brexit and Donald Trump. And meet the new attorney representing Brett Favre in his volleyball welfare scandal.

Tonight on The Last Word: Justice Jackson's investiture is celebrated at the Library of Congress. Also, National Archives says some Trump White House documents are still missing. Plus, pro-Kremlin allies turn on Vladimir Putin's military. Republicans are largely silent on the rise in violent rhetoric. And racial disparities are uncovered in hurricane-ravaged Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Patrick Lundy, Veda Williams, Danielle Holley, Joel Motley, Neal Katyal, Glenn Kirschner, Simon Shuster, Barry McCaffrey, Maria Teresa Kumar, Kurt Bardella and Margo Snipe join Jonathan Capehart.

John Heilemann, in for Nicolle Wallace, discusses Biden's signing of the Inflation Reduction Act. Plus, the DOJ asks a judge to keep the Mar-a-Lago search warrant affidavit sealed, and primary day for Liz Cheney.Joined by: Maria Teresa Kumar, Jennifer Granholm, Neal Katyal, James Bennet, Stuart Stevens, Betsy Woodruff Swan, Tracy Walder, Andrew Weissmann, Joyce Vance, John Bolton, and Vaughn Hillyard