Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark Kelly

Eric Schmitt mixed up the Hawks and the Hawkeyes, Ken Paxton says Trump's convention dropped his numbers, and the Q3 deadline is here. Vibes are up. It's the last day of Q3 and the final major fundraising deadline of 2026, so Brian Derrick breaks down where your money actually moves the map (state legislatures, not U.S. Senate races) and why late fundraising decides which races get October investment. Then Ken Paxton gets caught on tape telling donors Trump's Dallas midterm convention dropped his numbers, and the Department of Homeland Security commits $20 million in taxpayer money to ads starring Donald Trump, some of them near copies of his 2024 campaign spots. Glennis Meagher digs into The New York Times report on Meta claiming billions in research tax credits by calling its AI data centers "pilot models." John Fetterman calls himself a "lifelong Republican" at the Texas Tribune Festival, and Sen. Eric Schmitt tries to catch Jack Smith in a perjury trap, until Amy Klobuchar points out he mixed up the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes. We roll the tape for you. For Clickbait or Double-Click this week… the hacking group ShinyHunters claims it stole data on FBI employees and applicants, the World Cup couldn't stop overseas tourism to the U.S. from sliding, and a new coalition of AI companies and private equity firms targets seven states for data center expansion: Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and South Carolina. Plus Palantir's Alex Karp gets into it with CNBC. Also: The Oath Candidate of the Week is Jacob Weinberg, an Army veteran running for the Arizona House in LD-13, the seat Oath identifies as the tipping point for flipping the chamber and a Good Vibe Goodbye from Nevada, where Gretchen Whitmer, Andy Beshear, Mark Kelly, and a full Avengers lineup of Democrats are converging to push Aaron Ford past Gov. Joe Lombardo.New episodes of Vibes Only are available for download first thing every Thursday morning - hit FOLLOW and we'll keep you informed for the midterms.EPISODE RESOURCES/LINKSOath Candidate of the Week: Jacob WeinbergClickbait or Double-Click 1: Embarrassing Breach at F.B.I. Fuels Fears of Harm to Its EmployeesClickbait or Double-Click 2: Allies Refuse to Visit U.S. in ‘Mind-Boggling' Collapse Under TrumpClickbait or Double-Click 3: Exclusive: AI giants, unions join forces for data center fightGood Vibe Goodbye: Dems boost their odds in NevadaSend us a text!Watch us on YoutubeFollow us on Instagram Oh, we're on TikTok tooFollow Brian on IG Follow Glennis on IG

Martha Raddatz goes one-on-one with Mark Kelly to talk about the Iran war; Plus Charlie Cook, founder of The Cook Report, joins to discuss the state of the midterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 28-year-old DoorDash driver was shot by an ICE officer in Austin, Texas and his attorney says the bullet is still lodged in his back. Wilber Rafael Garces Perez survived the shooting, was hospitalized twice and was then returned to immigration detention. His attorney says he later experienced loss of feeling on the left side of his body. And one major question remains: the ICE officer who shot him was reportedly not wearing a body camera. Don speaks with Wilber's attorney, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, to ask what happened in the moments before the shooting, why there is no bodycam footage from the officer who fired, what evidence exists, why Wilber was returned to detention after being hospitalized, and what his family wants from the federal government. Plus, an exclusive conversation with Senator Mark Kelly about facing what he describes as intimidation from the Trump administration, Pete Hegseth, the future of AI and his warning about Donald Trump. 

Senator Mark Kelly sits down with Don Lemon for a wide-ranging conversation about President Donald Trump, the direction of the country and what Kelly sees as the dangers of a government that targets its critics.   Kelly, a former Navy combat pilot and NASA astronaut, has faced attacks from Trump and scrutiny from the Pentagon after speaking out. Now, he explains why he refuses to back down. Don presses the Arizona senator on Trump, Pete Hegseth, the war in Iran, political intimidation, the free press and the future of the Democratic Party.   And with Kelly continuing to draw national attention, what role does he see for himself in the future of American politics?   Watch the full conversation.   FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: @thedonlemonshow   Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial   LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com   BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says his Washington, D.C. arch will house drones and snipers. Also, Democrat Sherrod Brown looks to win back his Ohio U.S. Senate seat. And GOP Rep. Mike Lawler fails to distance himself from Trump. Sen. Mark Kelly, Sherrod Brown, and Cait Conley join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the Rio Grande runs dry each year and concerns grow about how much water we're drawing from underground, how secure is Albuquerque's drinking water supply? Chris and Gabby host Mark Kelly, Water Resource Division Manager for the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA), to explain how Albuquerque's unique water system works and what it will take to keep the taps flowing for generations. Kelly explains where our water comes from, how the metro's approach to conservation has changed since the 1990s, and the 100-year plan to protect our water supply. What happens when the weather doesn't provide? How prepared is Albuquerque for a drier future?  Thanks for listening. If you've got an idea, send it to us at chris.mckee@krqe.com or gabrielle.burkhart@krqe.com. Give us a follow on social media at @ChrisMcKeeTV and @gburkNM. Watch or listen to our prior podcasts online at KRQE.com/insiders and our KRQE YouTube channel, or on broadcast TV every Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. MST on KRQE Xtra (channel 13.2 over the air).

Kamala Harris' own aides and allies are casting doubt on another presidential run as other potential 2028 contenders begin making moves. Larry breaks down the latest on Harris, Mark Kelly, JB Pritzker and Wes Moore. Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 580-308-0975 or visit https://chapter.com/oconnor. *Paid PartnershipBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tucson's largest district begins a painful discussion: what schools to close or consolidate; Blaming the Trump administration for higher electric rates; Mark Kelly mulls a run for the White House; and more...

A.M. Edition for Sept. 17. Stock markets are gaining on renewed investor confidence in the Fed being ready and able to tackle higher inflation, despite President Trump's rebuke of yesterday's rate hike. Plus, Congress backs new measures to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. And Canada's prime minister takes a swipe at Washington, as he welcomes the EU's offer of an “alliance for the future.” Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Psaki explains how articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth, filed by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, put House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans in an awkward position so he ended the session a day early to avoid having to deal with it. This comes as new reports show that the Trump administration is not being forthcoming about the damage Iran is inflicting on U.S. assets. Senator Mark Kelly joins to share his views on the matter.The United States declared measles eliminated in 2000, but Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been working hard to make that no longer the case. Jen Psaki traces Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine activism through his time as Donald Trump's Health and Human Services secretary overseeing a surge in preventable measles cases including several deaths. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, whose state has been hit particularly hard by the measles outbreak, joins to discuss. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the House passing a War Powers resolution rebuking Donald Trump, as new reports raise questions about the war and U.S. munitions. Meiselas also shares his recent interview with Senator Mark Kelly. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a blow to President Trump's plan to have the USPS deliver mail-in ballots only to registered voters, the Supreme Court denies his request and says there's not enough time to implement the change before the midterms. And conservatives howl! The establishment knows one pace: the Slow Walk. Catherine Herridge explains how irrefutable proof of Saudi Arabia's involvement in 9/11 gives Trump an open door into granting the 9/11 families what they've deserved for 25 years. Justice. Senator Mark Kelly is desperate for you to know who he is.  

Sam Altman and Elon Musk have backed a call from the head of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, to “slow the pace” of artificial intelligence development. This comes after he warned that an AI swarm could otherwise become capable of “taking over the entire internet” within a year. For more on this Anton spoke to Mark Kelly the Founder of AI Ireland.

Tonight on The Last Word: Mary Peltola leads incumbent GOP Sullivan in key Alaska Senate race. Plus, Trump looks to make midterms a referendum on his presidency. And Trump gave White House aides $45,000 cash gifts. Mary Peltola, Rep. Chris Pappas, Sen. Mark Kelly, and Andrew Weissman join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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We need to take a step back from problems, arguments, and frustrations. To look at the bigger picture. Watch the full episode with Senator and Astronaut Mark Kelly here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf-K7cEpuyICheck out Astronaut Terry Virts' full episode on The Daily Stoic Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube

Jen Psaki talks with David Plouffe, Barack Obama's 2008 campaign manager, about the balance of the congressional elections just a few months away from midterm elections, and the challenge Republicans face carrying the burden of Donald Trump's unpopularity when Trump's only campaign idea is to promote himself. Taken separately, Donald Trump's bad policies are problematic enough, his petulant tariffs, his foolhardy trade wars, his inexplicable war in Iran, his assault on immigrants, etc. But taken together they are a crippling burden hurting both supply and demand as well as resources and materials for operating farms and businesses. Jen Psaki discusses with Senator Amy Klobuchar, Democratic candidate for governor of Minnesota. Senator Mark Kelly joins to discuss the crisis Pete Hegseth has created in the American military. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kris Mayes finds No Wrongdoing into the Investigation of Governor Katie Hobbs, Sen Mark Kelly says Andy Biggs is Dangerous, it's been 8 Years since Katie Hobbs last Debated, The DSA chooses Violence and the WNBA kicks a Woman Out of the Game.

Governor Katie Hobbs and Senator Mark Kelly team up to bash Congressman Andy Biggs. They say Biggs is dangerous for Arizona.

Chuck Todd opens with the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks, where Mark Carney walked away after last-minute American demands — chiefly on mid- and heavy-duty truck tariffs — and declared the U.S. can't be trusted as a partner. Asked about the tone of his remarks, Carney's answer was blunt: you are at war when you get attacked. Chuck notes the whole western world is quietly cheering him on even as individual European leaders push back while the EU took its deal, and argues the real problem is that this administration isn't negotiating with one voice. The fallout lands squarely on Senate battlegrounds, forcing Susan Collins to speak out against her own party's trade war. Then there's beef: Trump's move to let in 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free ground beef drew immediate fire from cattle groups and Republicans including Ashley Hinson and Tim Sheehy, and Chuck argues it's a tacit admission that the tariff regime is raising prices. Battleground states account for two-thirds of American cattle ranching, Iowa becomes the bellwether, and Trump is single-handedly making safe races competitive — while Scott Bessent defends the indefensible, calling tariff refunds corporate welfare and arguing the country needs fewer jobs because of deportations, all as the national debt clears $40 trillion. Then Chuck highlights that polling between July 4th and Labor Day is largely wasted money, the August electorate isn't the November electorate, polling has gotten cheaper and worse, and polling averages deserve real skepticism. Arkansas is the case study — five Senate polls, four poorly done, and the one that got everyone's attention showing Tom Cotton in trouble had bad methodology. Chuck’s landing: don't buy the poll, but Cotton may be in some trouble anyway, because he's an old-school hawk who championed war with Iran in a state where Trump commands more personal loyalty than he does. He won't lose, but the margin could surprise. Chuck also flags red flags in Byron Donalds' northern Florida margins, argues the USS Abraham Lincoln reporting exposed a credibility crisis at a Pentagon where Hegseth treats accurate reporting as a personal threat, and warns it'll take decades for either the Pentagon or DOJ to recover. Plus: an NRSC memo declaring data center politics toxic, Mike Rogers keeping AIPAC out of Michigan while El-Sayed argues outside money shouldn't buy the state's politics, and Hakeem Jeffries meeting privately with Jared Kushner — which Chuck defends outright, because communication isn't betrayal even when the base wants confrontation. He closes on the question underneath the ToddCast's Lakers special report: with private credit over $1.5 trillion and life insurers holding roughly $900 billion of it, is Mark Walter an outlier or the canary in the coal mine? Chuck’s answer is that he isn't an outlier at all — this is how the machine works now, in a corner of finance where no single regulator can see the whole picture and where the real worry may be inflated valuations. Then, former Ohio Governor and presidential candidate John Kasich joins the Chuck Toddcast for a wide-ranging conversation that keeps returning to one uncomfortable diagnosis: Americans say they want the political middle and then retreat to their partisan corners the moment it counts. Kasich's read on this cycle is bracing coming from a Republican — the democratic socialists are talking about things voters actually care about, while moderate Democrats have stayed conspicuously quiet, which is exactly why the left has struck a nerve. On the data center backlash, Kasich has a straightforward answer — make them provide their own power — and points out that Ohio ratepayers are already footing higher bills for facilities located in Virginia. He's blunt that politicians are beholden to special interests before they're even sworn in, supports public financing of elections, and warns that neither the center-right nor center-left is producing genuinely interesting solutions to anything, least of all a national debt he says is going to hurt everybody if it isn't addressed. Kasich also addresses recent concerns with the Pentagon, where he brings real budget-committee experience to a question few politicians take seriously: what exactly are we getting for a defense budget this size? He argues Pentagon leadership is deeply resistant to change, that America isn't developing new systems and technology well, that only about 1% of defense dollars go toward new systems, and that we simply don't need this many nuclear weapons — one alone, as he puts it, will ruin your day. He uses the B-2 bomber, built with parts manufactured across a strategically chosen array of states, to explain why reform is so brutally hard, while insisting it remains possible with the right political leadership. From there the conversation widens into Kasich's argument that moderates have historically been the bulwark against the extremes, that outside forces are often what actually force change , and that people outside both parties are about to turn hard on the tech companies. He wonders aloud whether a backlash to private equity could become a genuine threat to capitalism itself — pointing to private equity buying up youth sports to raise prices, and to firms that can effectively choose which regulators they deal with. Kasich closes with Ohio: whether the state is genuinely purple again or just having a bad Republican year, why he thinks it drifts back toward swing status over time, why the Senate race is too close to call, and whether Amy Acton or Vivek Ramaswamy faces the harder barrier to winning the governorship. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit Harry Truman nationalizing the railroad system… and why emergency presidential powers need to be taken back by congress. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck / *Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:00 Noosphere interview this week is on China shock 2.0 05:00 Dynastic this week is on Alabama football 07:00 A couple shout outs from Chuck 11:00 Trade talks between U.S. and Canada collapse 11:30 Mark Carney says the US can’t be trusted as a partner 12:30 Carney says U.S. fired the first shot in trade war with Canada 13:45 Carney doesn’t want Canada subservient to U.S. & will diversify 15:00 European leaders are individually pushing back, but EU took the deal 16:00 The whole western world is cheering on Mark Carney 18:00 We were close to a trade deal, then U.S. added new demands 19:00 Howard Lutnick got involved and created new problems 20:15 The Trump administration isn’t negotiating with one voice 21:15 All the senate battleground races are impacted by Canada trade war 22:30 These aren’t trivial trade relationships with Canada 23:00 Susan Collins is being forced to speak out against trade war 24:30 Trump is now creating a fight with the beef & cattle industry 25:15 Importing cheap foreign beef is admission tariff regime hurts consumers 26:00 Trump will hurt American cattle producers by importing beef 26:45 Battleground states account for 2/3rds of cattle ranching 27:45 This could make uncompetitive elections very competitive 28:15 Iowa will be the bellwether for Trump’s policies impacting ag states 29:15 Trump is actively hurting Republicans in ag heavy states 30:00 Scott Bessent is forced to say the stupidest things to defend Trump 30:30 Bessent is now saying tariff refunds are corporate welfare 31:30 Bessent says we don’t need as many jobs due to deportations 32:15 Bessent is trying to manipulate the bond market prior to midterms 33:15 National debt surpassed 40 trillion dollars, both sides point fingers 34:00 We’re going to have to deal with the debt sooner rather than later 35:00 It’s a waste of money to poll between July 4th and Labor Day 35:45 The electorate in August isn’t the same as the electorate in November 37:00 Polling has gotten cheaper… and worse 38:00 Be wary of indiscriminate polling averages 40:00 Arkansas has had 5 senate polls and 4 were poorly done 41:00 Arkansas poll got everyone’s attention, showed Cotton in trouble 42:30 The methodology of the poll was bad & limited 43:45 Don’t buy the poll, but Tom Cotton actually may be in trouble 44:30 Cotton is an old-school hawk, a champion of war with Iran 45:00 Trump has more personal loyalty in Arkansas than Cotton 45:45 Cotton won’t lose, but the margin may be surprisingly close 47:15 Examination of Bryon Donald's margins showed red flags 47:45 Donalds didn’t perform well in northern Florida counties 48:30 Base voters were motivated enough to go vote against him 49:00 USS Abraham Lincoln has revealed a credibility problem with DoD 49:30 Stars & Stripes was created to give troops access to independent info 50:00 Hegseth viewed accurate reporting as a threat to himself 50:30 Hegseth more worried about a presidential run than the troops 51:15 Can’t trust either the Justice Department or the Pentagon 52:00 It will take decades for either institution to regain credibility 53:30 NRSC put out memo saying data center politics are toxic 54:15 Messaging is to “let communities decide” 54:45 Data centers are the beginning of backlash against tech & AI 55:30 Mark Zuckerberg is only tech CEO who understands the backlash 56:00 Mike Rodgers doesn’t want AIPAC publicly involved in Michigan race 56:45 El-Sayed’s argument is outside interests shouldn’t purchase MI politics 57:30 Plenty of American jews support Israel, but not Netanyahu’s government 58:30 Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner 59:00 This meeting shows the Trump WH preparing for Speaker Jeffries 59:30 Jeffries in impossible position, base wants confrontation with Trump 1:00:30 Jeffries and Kushner SHOULD be talking, communication isn’t betrayal 1:01:45 Is Mark Walter an outlier, or the canary in the coal mine? 1:02:15 After financial crisis, government cracked down on banks 1:02:45 US private credit is now over $1.5 trillion dollar 1:03:30 Life insurance companies have become banks for the ultra wealthy 1:04:30 LIfe insurance companies can operate very differently 1:05:45 You can’t just pull your money out of a life insurance company 1:07:00 The incentives between investment firm & policyholder may not align 1:08:15 Life insurance companies hold $900B in private credit debt 1:08:45 Mark Walter isn’t an outlier, this is how the machine works 1:09:30 If a life insurance company fails, your money can be frozen 1:10:30 There are caps on policyholder protection 1:11:00 Executive Life failed when the junk bond market crashed 1:11:45 Executive Life bonds were bought by Leon Black, who founded Apollo 1:12:15 Insurance isn’t regulated by one agency, it’s multiple agencies and states 1:13:30 Regulators can’t get the picture of the entire machine, just pieces of it 1:14:15 Finance regulators have been siloed off from each other 1:15:45 The real worry here could be inflated valuations 1:21:30 John Kasich joins the Chuck ToddCast 1:23:45 People say they want the middle, then retreat to partisan corners 1:25:00 Voters keep rejecting the party in power 1:27:15 It took six presidential elections to get beyond Lincoln 1:28:15 Democratic socialists are talking about things voters care about 1:29:00 Moderate Dems are staying quiet while socialists have struck a nerve 1:32:30 Rent control doesn’t work, but sounds appealing to voters in NYC 1:33:30 The healthcare system doesn’t keep us healthy, only treats the sick 1:35:00 Healthcare and education have atrophied over the years 1:36:30 Competition drives change in education, teachers union doesn’t want change 1:37:45 How would you handle the public backlash to data centers and big tech? 1:38:15 Data centers should be forced to provide their own power 1:38:45 Customers in Ohio are paying higher rates for data centers in Virginia 1:40:00 Politicians are beholden to special interests before they’re sworn in 1:40:15 Support public financing for elections 1:41:30 The center right & left aren’t coming up with interesting solutions 1:43:00 If we don’t fix the national debt it’s going to hurt everybody 1:44:30 What are we getting from our massive military budget? 1:45:15 Pentagon leaders are highly resistant to change 1:47:00 We aren’t developing new systems & tech well 1:47:30 Only 1% of the defense dollars go to new systems 1:48:30 Don’t need this many nukes, one alone will ruin your day 1:49:15 Trying to change the Pentagon is incredibly difficult 1:49:45 B2 bomber was built with parts all manufactured in different states 1:51:00 It is possible for the Pentagon to be reformed with right political leadership 1:53:30 Moderates have served as the bulwark against the extremes 1:54:15 Who are leaders from the past who electrified the country? 1:56:30 Bill Clinton isn’t a budget balancer without Ross Perot 1:58:00 Ralph Nader also forced change from the outside 1:59:30 People outside the parties will start turning on the tech companies 2:01:15 Could backlash to private equity become a threat to capitalism? 2:01:45 Private equity is now buying up youth sports to raise prices? 2:04:45 Ohio went from #47 to #1 by hiring smart business investors 2:06:15 Private equity can pick the regulators they want to deal with 2:08:00 Is Ohio purple again or is this just a bad year for Republicans? 2:08:30 Over time, Ohio will naturally drift back to swing status 2:09:30 Ohio senate is too close to call 2:12:00 Harder barrier to break: Amy Acton or Vivek Ramaswamy? 2:13:15 Ramaswamy will run into friction with Ohio voters due to his race 2:14:45 Would still bet that Ramaswamy will win 2:16:00 There’s a formula to what makes a good leader 2:17:30 Rural communities are being devastated by drugs & homelessness 2:18:15 There is abject poverty in appalachia 2:19:15 What young leaders have impressed you in the past couple years? 2:21:45 Predictions for Miami’s upcoming football season 2:23:30 Check out the John Kasich Show on SiriusXM 2:25:00 ToddCast Time Machine - 1950, Truman seizes the nation’s railroads 2:25:45 Private rail was the primary transportation system at the time 2:26:15 Congress had given the president the tool to do this 2:27:00 The authority was used during WW1 and WW2 2:27:30 Truman wanted to draft striking rail workers into the military 2:28:00 The strike was settled while Truman was addressing congress 2:28:30 Railroad seizure became routine in the Truman administration 2:29:30 Truman decided country couldn’t risk rail strike during Korean War 2:30:45 Truman’s authority was never really challenged 2:31:15 The rail workers unions couldn’t stop workers from walking off the job 2:32:00 In April 1952 steelworkers were threatening to strike 2:33:30 Steel industry sued Truman and won after he tried to seize it 2:34:00 Rail seizure power was granted by congress, not for steel 2:35:45 Future presidents tried to use this same authority, didn’t always work 2:36:15 Congress needs to take back emergency powers after granting them 2:37:45 Could a future president try to use this power to seize the AI industry? 2:39:30 The lesson is how presidents accumulate power over time 2:40:15 Ask Chuck 2:40:30 Parallels between Natalie Harp and Isabel Lyon? 2:44:45 What gives you pause about Mark Kelly as a candidate? 2:48:30 Could a Democratic wave election change smaller local politics? 2:51:15 What is motivating Darline Graham to run for a full term?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd opens with the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks, where Mark Carney walked away after last-minute American demands — chiefly on mid- and heavy-duty truck tariffs — and declared the U.S. can't be trusted as a partner. Asked about the tone of his remarks, Carney's answer was blunt: you are at war when you get attacked. Chuck notes the whole western world is quietly cheering him on even as individual European leaders push back while the EU took its deal, and argues the real problem is that this administration isn't negotiating with one voice. The fallout lands squarely on Senate battlegrounds, forcing Susan Collins to speak out against her own party's trade war. Then there's beef: Trump's move to let in 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free ground beef drew immediate fire from cattle groups and Republicans including Ashley Hinson and Tim Sheehy, and Chuck argues it's a tacit admission that the tariff regime is raising prices. Battleground states account for two-thirds of American cattle ranching, Iowa becomes the bellwether, and Trump is single-handedly making safe races competitive — while Scott Bessent defends the indefensible, calling tariff refunds corporate welfare and arguing the country needs fewer jobs because of deportations, all as the national debt clears $40 trillion. Then Chuck highlights that polling between July 4th and Labor Day is largely wasted money, the August electorate isn't the November electorate, polling has gotten cheaper and worse, and polling averages deserve real skepticism. Arkansas is the case study — five Senate polls, four poorly done, and the one that got everyone's attention showing Tom Cotton in trouble had bad methodology. Chuck’s landing: don't buy the poll, but Cotton may be in some trouble anyway, because he's an old-school hawk who championed war with Iran in a state where Trump commands more personal loyalty than he does. He won't lose, but the margin could surprise. Chuck also flags red flags in Byron Donalds' northern Florida margins, argues the USS Abraham Lincoln reporting exposed a credibility crisis at a Pentagon where Hegseth treats accurate reporting as a personal threat, and warns it'll take decades for either the Pentagon or DOJ to recover. Plus: an NRSC memo declaring data center politics toxic, Mike Rogers keeping AIPAC out of Michigan while El-Sayed argues outside money shouldn't buy the state's politics, and Hakeem Jeffries meeting privately with Jared Kushner — which Chuck defends outright, because communication isn't betrayal even when the base wants confrontation. He closes on the question underneath the ToddCast's Lakers special report: with private credit over $1.5 trillion and life insurers holding roughly $900 billion of it, is Mark Walter an outlier or the canary in the coal mine? Chuck’s answer is that he isn't an outlier at all — this is how the machine works now, in a corner of finance where no single regulator can see the whole picture and where the real worry may be inflated valuations. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit Harry Truman nationalizing the railroad system… and why emergency presidential powers need to be taken back by congress. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck / *Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:00 Noosphere interview this week is on China shock 2.0 05:00 Dynastic this week is on Alabama football 07:00 A couple shout outs from Chuck 11:00 Trade talks between U.S. and Canada collapse 11:30 Mark Carney says the US can’t be trusted as a partner 12:30 Carney says U.S. fired the first shot in trade war with Canada 13:45 Carney doesn’t want Canada subservient to U.S. & will diversify 15:00 European leaders are individually pushing back, but EU took the deal 16:00 The whole western world is cheering on Mark Carney 18:00 We were close to a trade deal, then U.S. added new demands 19:00 Howard Lutnick got involved and created new problems 20:15 The Trump administration isn’t negotiating with one voice 21:15 All the senate battleground races are impacted by Canada trade war 22:30 These aren’t trivial trade relationships with Canada 23:00 Susan Collins is being forced to speak out against trade war 24:30 Trump is now creating a fight with the beef & cattle industry 25:15 Importing cheap foreign beef is admission tariff regime hurts consumers 26:00 Trump will hurt American cattle producers by importing beef 26:45 Battleground states account for 2/3rds of cattle ranching 27:45 This could make uncompetitive elections very competitive 28:15 Iowa will be the bellwether for Trump’s policies impacting ag states 29:15 Trump is actively hurting Republicans in ag heavy states 30:00 Scott Bessent is forced to say the stupidest things to defend Trump 30:30 Bessent is now saying tariff refunds are corporate welfare 31:30 Bessent says we don’t need as many jobs due to deportations 32:15 Bessent is trying to manipulate the bond market prior to midterms 33:15 National debt surpassed 40 trillion dollars, both sides point fingers 34:00 We’re going to have to deal with the debt sooner rather than later 35:00 It’s a waste of money to poll between July 4th and Labor Day 35:45 The electorate in August isn’t the same as the electorate in November 37:00 Polling has gotten cheaper… and worse 38:00 Be wary of indiscriminate polling averages 40:00 Arkansas has had 5 senate polls and 4 were poorly done 41:00 Arkansas poll got everyone’s attention, showed Cotton in trouble 42:30 The methodology of the poll was bad & limited 43:45 Don’t buy the poll, but Tom Cotton actually may be in trouble 44:30 Cotton is an old-school hawk, a champion of war with Iran 45:00 Trump has more personal loyalty in Arkansas than Cotton 45:45 Cotton won’t lose, but the margin may be surprisingly close 47:15 Examination of Bryon Donald's margins showed red flags 47:45 Donalds didn’t perform well in northern Florida counties 48:30 Base voters were motivated enough to go vote against him 49:00 USS Abraham Lincoln has revealed a credibility problem with DoD 49:30 Stars & Stripes was created to give troops access to independent info 50:00 Hegseth viewed accurate reporting as a threat to himself 50:30 Hegseth more worried about a presidential run than the troops 51:15 Can’t trust either the Justice Department or the Pentagon 52:00 It will take decades for either institution to regain credibility 53:30 NRSC put out memo saying data center politics are toxic 54:15 Messaging is to “let communities decide” 54:45 Data centers are the beginning of backlash against tech & AI 55:30 Mark Zuckerberg is only tech CEO who understands the backlash 56:00 Mike Rodgers doesn’t want AIPAC publicly involved in Michigan race 56:45 El-Sayed’s argument is outside interests shouldn’t purchase MI politics 57:30 Plenty of American jews support Israel, but not Netanyahu’s government 58:30 Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner 59:00 This meeting shows the Trump WH preparing for Speaker Jeffries 59:30 Jeffries in impossible position, base wants confrontation with Trump 1:00:30 Jeffries and Kushner SHOULD be talking, communication isn’t betrayal 1:01:45 Is Mark Walter an outlier, or the canary in the coal mine? 1:02:15 After financial crisis, government cracked down on banks 1:02:45 US private credit is now over $1.5 trillion dollar 1:03:30 Life insurance companies have become banks for the ultra wealthy 1:04:30 LIfe insurance companies can operate very differently 1:05:45 You can’t just pull your money out of a life insurance company 1:07:00 The incentives between investment firm & policyholder may not align 1:08:15 Life insurance companies hold $900B in private credit debt 1:08:45 Mark Walter isn’t an outlier, this is how the machine works 1:09:30 If a life insurance company fails, your money can be frozen 1:10:30 There are caps on policyholder protection 1:11:00 Executive Life failed when the junk bond market crashed 1:11:45 Executive Life bonds were bought by Leon Black, who founded Apollo 1:12:15 Insurance isn’t regulated by one agency, it’s multiple agencies and states 1:13:30 Regulators can’t get the picture of the entire machine, just pieces of it 1:14:15 Finance regulators have been siloed off from each other 1:15:45 The real worry here could be inflated valuations 1:20:00 ToddCast Time Machine - 1950, Truman seizes the nation’s railroads 1:20:45 Private rail was the primary transportation system at the time 1:21:15 Congress had given the president the tool to do this 1:22:00 The authority was used during WW1 and WW2 1:22:30 Truman wanted to draft striking rail workers into the military 1:23:00 The strike was settled while Truman was addressing congress 1:23:30 Railroad seizure became routine in the Truman administration 1:24:30 Truman decided country couldn’t risk rail strike during Korean War 1:25:45 Truman’s authority was never really challenged 1:26:15 The rail workers unions couldn’t stop workers from walking off the job 1:27:00 In April 1952 steelworkers were threatening to strike 1:28:30 Steel industry sued Truman and won after he tried to seize it 1:29:00 Rail seizure power was granted by congress, not for steel 1:30:45 Future presidents tried to use this same authority, didn’t always work 1:31:15 Congress needs to take back emergency powers after granting them 1:32:45 Could a future president try to use this power to seize the AI industry? 1:34:30 The lesson is how presidents accumulate power over time 1:35:15 Ask Chuck 1:35:30 Parallels between Natalie Harp and Isabel Lyon? 1:39:45 What gives you pause about Mark Kelly as a candidate? 1:43:30 Could a Democratic wave election change smaller local politics? 1:46:15 What is motivating Darline Graham to run for a full term?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rowena Duncum talks to Grant McCallum, Mark Patterson, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Andy McDonnell, Mark Kelly, Chloe Butcher-Herries, and Phil Duncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a big weekend for sports, so we chat to a couple of sporting producers to discuss Buller’s upset Heartland Championship win, the NPC frontrunners, the Black Ferns and All Blacks’ standout performances, and Liam Lawson’s impressive Formula One return.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Secretary of Defense stumping at a congressional campaign event in Iowa. A carrier crew stretched past the breaking point with no embedded reporters to tell the story. A crypto press conference from the White House on the same day primary voters were talking about gas prices, housing, and the Iran war. Paul Rieckhoff pulls together a week of his MSNBC, CNN, and NewsNation hits to connect the dots the cable segments only got to touch — and to name what the two-party conversation keeps missing. He lays out why the USS Lincoln is becoming a political problem that cuts across every partisan line, why data centers and AI have quietly become the new third rail in 2026 races up and down the ballot, and why three million Florida independents sitting out a primary is a bigger story than any single candidate. Along the way: Mark Kelly finding his range, military families going around the Pentagon to reach the American people, and a reminder that when the guardrails between politics and the troops come down, the country gets less safe — not more. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Millions of American veterans are being locked out of primary elections in the country they served. See what we're doing to change that. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code [INDEPENDENT] to get ten dollars when you trade ten. -Head to cozyearth.com and use the code AMERICANS for an exclusive 20% off. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Iran war and the economy plague Donald Trump's GOP 76 days from the midterms. Also, Trump downplays reports on the USS Lincoln living conditions. Plus, Sen. Jon Ossoff questions Trump's leadership during the war. And a new fiction novel explores a hypothetical American split. Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Jon Ossoff, and Kurt Andersen join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chuck Todd closes the book on primary season with Florida — and leads with the stunning upset that ended it. State Rep. Angie Nixon, a Jacksonville former union organizer and Democratic Socialists of America member, beat Alex Vindman with 56% of the vote despite being outraised roughly 16-to-1, and will now face appointed Republican Sen. Ashley Moody in November for the final two years of Marco Rubio's old seat. Chuck’s read is that this wasn't a movement election so much as a performance gap: Vindman ran like the presumptive nominee, hoarded his money for a general election he never reached, and got flatly outworked with primary voters. He's curious what Vindman does with that war chest, and notes Vindman's whole profile felt like first-term Trump resistance in a cycle that's moved on. Elsewhere in Florida: Debbie Wasserman Schultz won in a majority-Black district, Cory Mills lost his primary, Republican turnout meaningfully outpaced Democratic turnout in Florida, and Chuck thinks it's improbable but not impossible for David Jolly to beat Byron Donalds in the governor's race. But the bigger story is national, and it's about turnout as a tea leaf. More Trump-endorsed candidates went down, part of a trend Chuck argues shows Trump's relevance melting away as his approval drops — and that he's actively making things harder for his own party. Democrats cast 57% of primary ballots nationally, up from 54% in 2018, with the biggest jump in Alabama and double-digit increases across multiple states. Chuck is careful with the caveat: primary turnout is a thermometer, not a crystal ball — it tells you where your floor is, not your ceiling. Texas Democratic turnout rose even with marquee Republican races on the ballot, Kansas Republican turnout cratered (though Democrats still have work to do there), and Florida Democrats hemorrhaged voters to no-party affiliation — meaning you can see something real happening in Texas that simply isn't happening in Florida. His bottom line: Democrats will win more votes in November, and history says they win the midterms. The open question is whether they can take both chambers. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the 72 year struggle of the women’s suffrage movement before achieving the ratification of the 19th amendment, presents his ToddCast Top 5 list of Democratic Presidential hopefuls who will work the hardest to win the nomination and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. Upgrade your everyday. Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck / *Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:30 Don’t miss the Toddcast Special Report on the Lakers sale 06:30 Primary season is basically wrapped up after Florida 07:45 Raw primary turnout is a good tealeaf to read ahead of midterms 09:00 Democratic voters have been more enthusiastic w/ higher turnout 09:30 Alex Vindman loses Florida senate primary to Angie Nixon 10:30 Vindman ran his race like he was the presumptive nominee 11:00 Nixon just outworked Vindman with primary voters 11:30 Vindman hoarded his money for the general 12:30 This wasn’t a movement election, Nixon just performed 13:15 The importance of the African-American vote in Dem primaries 15:15 Need to live in Florida for more than a couple years to run successfully 15:45 Most of the carpetbagger candidates lost their primaries 16:30 Will be interesting to see what Vindman does with his war chest 18:00 Voters care if you are of/from their community 20:00 Vindman felt like first-term Trump resistance 21:00 It’s improbable but not impossible for David Jolly to beat Byron Donalds 22:15 Florida Republican turnout was much higher than Dems 23:45 Debbie Wasserman Schultz won in majority black district 24:45 Cory Mills loses his primary 25:30 More Trump endorsed candidates lost their primaries 27:15 Trump backed candidates losing has become a trend 27:45 Trump is going out of his way to make it harder for Republicans 28:30 Trump’s relevance is melting away as his approval drops 31:45 Democratic electorate is expanding in most competitive states 32:15 Primary turnout is a thermometer, not a crystal ball 32:45 Turnout tells you where your floor is, not the ceiling 34:30 Democrats outperformed their primary edge in the general in 2018 36:00 Democrats cast 57% of primary ballots, compared to 54% in ‘18 37:00 Biggest jump in Dem turnout was in Alabama 37:45 Multiple states with Democrat turnout up double digits 39:45 Alabama’s governor race may be very competitive 42:30 Texas Dem turnout was higher even with marquee GOP races 43:45 Florida Dems lost voters to a no party affiliation 44:30 You can see something happening in Texas, not in Florida 45:30 Republican turnout was way down in Kansas 47:15 Dems probably still have more work to do in Kansas 48:00 Dems will win more votes in November,48:45 History says Dems win the midterms, but can they win both chambers? 52:15 ToddCast Time Machine moved due to Lakers deep dive special 53:45 The movement for women’s suffrage took 72 years 54:15 Movement started in Seneca Falls, NY with the “Declaration of Sentiments” 55:15 100 people sign that declaration. 68 women and 32 men 56:15 Women could work for wages & have no control over the money 57:00 The movement fractured over disagreement about the 15th amendment 58:00 Susan B. Anthony votes illegally and is arrested in 1872 58:30 Women’s suffrage amendment keeps being introduced and failing for 40 years 59:15 The people who started the movement die, and new leaders emerge 1:00:30 In 1919 congress passes the 19th Amendment, need 36 states to ratify 1:01:00 Tennessee becomes the final state needed to ratify 1:01:30 Vote keeps ending up tied in the Tennessee statehouse 1:02:30 Ratification passes the house 50-46 1:03:45 Women couldn’t immediately vote everywhere after passage 1:05:00 Charlotte Woodward was only signatory that lived to see 19th amendment 1:05:45 Woodward lived long enough to see it, but was too old/sick to vote herself 1:06:45 A political movement often requires one generation to build it for the next one 1:07:45 After Trump, America will need a hard fought reform movement 1:09:30 America eventually gets it right, after exhausting other paths 1:10:45 ToddCast Top 5 candidates working the hardest to win 1:11:15 #1 AOC 1:13:30 #2 Pete Buttigieg 1:13:45 #3 Kamala Harris 1:14:00 #4 Mark Kelly + #5 Gavin Newsom 1:15:45 Jon Ossoff didn’t need to make his Natalie comment 1:17:45 Andy Beshear + Rahm Emmanuel don’t scare red state Dems 1:23:00 Ask Chuck 1:24:00 Can Dems actually bring accountability to Trump if they take congress? 1:31:30 Why were outsider Dem candidates so competitive in MI and WI? 1:35:15 Why can Trump do whatever he wants unchecked? 1:40:45 How should newsrooms cover the Natalie Harp story?? 1:46:00 How do we hold politicians to account for upholding the constitution despite religion?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd closes the book on primary season with Florida — and leads with the stunning upset that ended it. State Rep. Angie Nixon, a Jacksonville former union organizer and Democratic Socialists of America member, beat Alex Vindman with 56% of the vote despite being outraised roughly 16-to-1, and will now face appointed Republican Sen. Ashley Moody in November for the final two years of Marco Rubio's old seat. Chuck’s read is that this wasn't a movement election so much as a performance gap: Vindman ran like the presumptive nominee, hoarded his money for a general election he never reached, and got flatly outworked with primary voters. He's curious what Vindman does with that war chest, and notes Vindman's whole profile felt like first-term Trump resistance in a cycle that's moved on. Elsewhere in Florida: Debbie Wasserman Schultz won in a majority-Black district, Cory Mills lost his primary, Republican turnout meaningfully outpaced Democratic turnout in Florida, and Chuck thinks it's improbable but not impossible for David Jolly to beat Byron Donalds in the governor's race. But the bigger story is national, and it's about turnout as a tea leaf. More Trump-endorsed candidates went down, part of a trend Chuck argues shows Trump's relevance melting away as his approval drops — and that he's actively making things harder for his own party. Democrats cast 57% of primary ballots nationally, up from 54% in 2018, with the biggest jump in Alabama and double-digit increases across multiple states. Chuck is careful with the caveat: primary turnout is a thermometer, not a crystal ball — it tells you where your floor is, not your ceiling. Texas Democratic turnout rose even with marquee Republican races on the ballot, Kansas Republican turnout cratered (though Democrats still have work to do there), and Florida Democrats hemorrhaged voters to no-party affiliation — meaning you can see something real happening in Texas that simply isn't happening in Florida. His bottom line: Democrats will win more votes in November, and history says they win the midterms. The open question is whether they can take both chambers. Then, filmmaker and author Greg Mitchell joins the Chuck Toddcast to discuss Woody Guthrie and the Ghost of Tom Joad Today, his new PBS documentary narrated by Rosanne Cash and featuring music from Bruce Springsteen, which traces the bond Guthrie forged with John Steinbeck during a campaign to ease the suffering of migrants in California — and argues those 1930s conflicts have unmistakable echoes in the present. Mitchell, a Depression-era obsessive who has written extensively about American politics since the 1930s, explains how he began seeing the connections between Guthrie and Steinbeck and why he refused to make a straight biopic: he wanted a film with current ramifications, which is why it closes with Springsteen's "The Ghost of Tom Joad" set against images of immigrants surrounded by federal agents and protesters holding signs quoting Guthrie. He and Chuck get into the story behind "This Land Is Your Land" (which wasn't the song's original title), the mechanics of securing the rights to the music and the story, his conversation with Tom Morello about the Springsteen song, and how seeing the migrant work camps firsthand fundamentally transformed Guthrie as an artist. Mitchell notes that Steinbeck was denounced as a communist for his trouble, that the majority of California's agricultural workforce eventually became Mexican and Filipino, and that Tom Joad was always meant to be a political character — which is exactly why he keeps getting resurrected. The conversation broadens into a genuinely fun argument about protest music and whether great art requires great despair. Mitchell traces the lineage from Guthrie to Dylan (whom Guthrie mentored) to Springsteen, and notes that Guthrie has had a moment of renewed relevance over the past year as his music finds new audiences at No Kings and anti-ICE protests. He and Chuck walk through the iterations of protest music across the decades — The Clash and Blondie as deeply political acts, Springsteen's own evolution from apolitical rock star to a man now delivering angry speeches from the concert stage, and Jesse Welles finding real modern success in the form. They debate whether a fictional account can land harder than a true story, whether The Grapes of Wrath would even be a bestseller if published today, and what Tom Joad would make of contemporary America — with Mitchell arguing that the collapse of organized labor would genuinely shock both Joad and Guthrie. The episode closes on a pointed political note: Mitchell contends that Trump's corruption so far exceeds anything Nixon did that Nixon himself would be considered a lefty by modern standards. The film is streaming now on PBS.org and the PBS app. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the 72 year struggle of the women’s suffrage movement before achieving the ratification of the 19th amendment, presents his ToddCast Top 5 list of Democratic Presidential hopefuls who will work the hardest to win the nomination and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. Upgrade your everyday. Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck / *Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:30 Don’t miss the Toddcast Special Report on the Lakers sale 06:30 Primary season is basically wrapped up after Florida 07:45 Raw primary turnout is a good tealeaf to read ahead of midterms 09:00 Democratic voters have been more enthusiastic w/ higher turnout 09:30 Alex Vindman loses Florida senate primary to Angie Nixon 10:30 Vindman ran his race like he was the presumptive nominee 11:00 Nixon just outworked Vindman with primary voters 11:30 Vindman hoarded his money for the general 12:30 This wasn’t a movement election, Nixon just performed 13:15 The importance of the African-American vote in Dem primaries 15:15 Need to live in Florida for more than a couple years to run successfully 15:45 Most of the carpetbagger candidates lost their primaries 16:30 Will be interesting to see what Vindman does with his war chest 18:00 Voters care if you are of/from their community 20:00 Vindman felt like first-term Trump resistance 21:00 It’s improbable but not impossible for David Jolly to beat Byron Donalds 22:15 Florida Republican turnout was much higher than Dems 23:45 Debbie Wasserman Schultz won in majority black district 24:45 Cory Mills loses his primary 25:30 More Trump endorsed candidates lost their primaries 27:15 Trump backed candidates losing has become a trend 27:45 Trump is going out of his way to make it harder for Republicans 28:30 Trump’s relevance is melting away as his approval drops 31:45 Democratic electorate is expanding in most competitive states 32:15 Primary turnout is a thermometer, not a crystal ball 32:45 Turnout tells you where your floor is, not the ceiling 34:30 Democrats outperformed their primary edge in the general in 2018 36:00 Democrats cast 57% of primary ballots, compared to 54% in ‘18 37:00 Biggest jump in Dem turnout was in Alabama 37:45 Multiple states with Democrat turnout up double digits 39:45 Alabama’s governor race may be very competitive 42:30 Texas Dem turnout was higher even with marquee GOP races 43:45 Florida Dems lost voters to a no party affiliation 44:30 You can see something happening in Texas, not in Florida 45:30 Republican turnout was way down in Kansas 47:15 Dems probably still have more work to do in Kansas 48:00 Dems will win more votes in November,48:45 History says Dems win the midterms, but can they win both chambers? 56:30 Greg Mitchell joins the Chuck ToddCast 58:00 Making an appearance in Woody Guthrie and the Ghost of Tom Joad Today 1:00:15 Chose the subject because he’s obsessed with the Depression era 1:01:15 Started seeing connections between Woody Guthrie and John Steinbeck 1:03:30 Was it difficult to get the rights for the music/story? 1:05:30 Creating protest songs like This Land Is Your Land 1:06:45 Discussing the Ghost of Tom Joad with Tom Morello 1:08:30 Tom Joad was an inspiration for Springsteen 1:09:30 Woody has always remained relevant. Songs have been covered 1:10:45 Tom Joad was meant to be political in Grapes of Wrath 1:12:30 Seeing migrant work camps deeply affected Woody Guthrie 1:14:15 Majority of agricultural workers became Mexicans & Philipinos 1:15:30 Steinbeck was denounced as a communist 1:16:15 “This land is your land” could be the national anthem 1:17:30 Do we need times of great despair to produce great art? 1:19:45 There have been iterations of protest music over the decades 1:20:45 Jesse Wells has found modern success with protest music 1:21:15 Bruce Springsteen & Tom Morello have produced new protest music 1:22:30 Groups like The Clash and Blondie were very political 1:23:15 Springsteen started as apolitical, then evolved to become political 1:25:00 Springsteen now gives angry speeches during his concerts 1:27:00 Can a fictional account land harder than a true story? 1:29:30 Is Guthrie to Dylan to Springsteen the lineage of protest music? 1:30:30 Guthrie was Bob Dylan’s mentor 1:32:00 Would Grapes of Wrath be a best seller if it came out today? 1:32:45 Film is available at PBS and the PBS app 1:33:00 What would Tom Joad feel if he was in modern America? 1:33:45 The fall of unions would shock Guthrie and Joad 1:34:45 Trump’s corruption so far exceeds anything done by Nixon 1:36:30 Nixon would be considered a “lefty” by modern standards 1:37:15 ToddCast Time Machine moved due to Lakers deep dive special 1:38:45 The movement for women’s suffrage took 72 years 1:39:15 Movement started in Seneca Falls, NY with the “Declaration of Sentiments” 1:40:15 100 people sign that declaration. 68 women and 32 men 1:41:15 Women could work for wages & have no control over the money 1:42:00 The movement fractured over disagreement about the 15th amendment 1:43:00 Susan B. Anthony votes illegally and is arrested in 1872 1:43:30 Women’s suffrage amendment keeps being introduced and failing for 40 years 1:44:15 The people who started the movement die, and new leaders emerge 1:45:30 In 1919 congress passes the 19th Amendment, need 36 states to ratify 1:46:00 Tennessee becomes the final state needed to ratify 1:46:30 Vote keeps ending up tied in the Tennessee statehouse 1:47:30 Ratification passes the house 50-46 1:48:45 Women couldn’t immediately vote everywhere after passage 1:50:00 Charlotte Woodward was only signatory that lived to see 19th amendment 1:50:45 Woodward lived long enough to see it, but was too old/sick to vote herself 1:51:45 A political movement often requires one generation to build it for the next one 1:52:45 After Trump, America will need a hard fought reform movement 1:54:30 America eventually gets it right, after exhausting other paths 1:55:30 ToddCast Top 5 candidates working the hardest to win 1:56:00 #1 AOC 1:58:15 #2 Pete Buttigieg 1:58:30 #3 Kamala Harris 1:58:45 #4 Mark Kelly + #5 Gavin Newsom 2:00:30 Jon Ossoff didn’t need to make his Natalie comment 2:02:30 Andy Beshear + Rahm Emmanuel don’t scare red state Dems 2:08:00 Ask Chuck 2:09:00 Can Dems actually bring accountability to Trump if they take congress? 2:16:30 Why were outsider Dem candidates so competitive in MI and WI? 2:20:15 Why can Trump do whatever he wants unchecked? 2:25:45 How should newsrooms cover the Natalie Harp story?? 2:31:00 How do we hold politicians to account for upholding the constitution despite religion?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DOJ FIRES BACK — Grand Jury Subpoenas Hit Dem Ballot Scheme as Trump Celebrates His "Most Gratifying Loss"!00:00 Byron Donald's Win Exposes DEM Bigotry09:16 Trump Celebrates Most Gratifying Loss + Other results13:15 More Democrat Perry misconduct15:54 HUH? Trump loving Deep RED Butler PA flipped?18:57 Bad news for Kamala Harris, DEMS and Progressives22:00 Mamdani Tax Scheme Debacle: A cautionary tale27:22 DOJ Issues Subpoena in Primary/Midterm Cheating schemeFlorida Democrat gubernatorial nominee David Jolly is under fire after claiming Republican leadership is taking America "back towards slavery" — moments after Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds became the first Black candidate to win the GOP's Florida gubernatorial nomination. Plus: a stunning special election upset in the Butler County, PA district where Trump was nearly assassinated, a scandal-plagued Trump-endorsed congressman loses his primary anyway, a House Democrat's ethics scandal breaks wide open, Zohran Mamdani skips his own tax hearing, and the DOJ escalates its investigation into Alaska's "decoy" Senate candidate.STORIES COVERED TODAY:

Who is Being Honest when it Comes to the USS Abraham Lincoln? The WNBA Can't Get Out of the Way of Controversy, Gov. Whitmer admits Trump did Help Her Bring jobs to Michigan, What does AOC stand for? Sen Mark Kelly has ZERO Support on his Run for Presidency.

With under 80 days to the midterms, Chuck Todd and Chris Cillizza pause the horse race for a full "where are we now" audit of the 2028 Democratic field — prompted, Chris admits, by listener pushback that they'd been too dismissive of Gavin Newsom. Using the Kalshi and Polymarket odds as a starting point rather than gospel, they work through a top tier of AOC, Newsom, and Jon Ossoff. Chuck's central thesis is that AOC could become a magnetic force on the scale of Trump in 2016 or Obama in 2008 — a candidacy the entire field gets measured against, potentially freezing out half the governors and senators eyeing a run. He maps how she could be the frontrunner while playing underdog in South Carolina, and why the new calendar's crowded first state may actually cushion her. On Newsom, Chuck is blunt: the prediction markets are artificially inflating him, the attention economy is doing the work, and a California governor with a mixed record has no obvious state to win. They also make the case that Kamala Harris ultimately doesn't run — and that not running is the smarter play for 2032. The back half turns to the field's second tier and its long shots: whether Mark Kelly has the hunger and the issue to go with the biography (Chuck's dream ticket: Kelly and Warnock, order randomized), why John Glenn and Bill Bradley are the cautionary tales for résumé candidates, whether Ossoff can realistically jump straight from an $87 million Senate race into a billion-dollar presidential campaign, and a genuine dark-horse case for Rahm Emanuel built on the party's underinvestment in rural Black voters. They preview Tuesday's Florida primary — Byron Donalds's real ceiling, why Chuck thinks the general could land inside five points, the Mel Martinez precedent, and Corey Mills, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Alex Vindman. Then the tone shifts hard: an angry, unsparing exchange about the expired US-Iran memorandum, the Strait of Hormuz, conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, and Pete Hegseth's fitness for the job. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Under 80 days out — and a full 2028 Democratic audit 01:06 Why Chuck thinks JD Vance will divide the right 02:08 The prediction markets as one data point, not the whole story 02:55 Reading Polymarket and Kalshi: AOC, Newsom, Ossoff at the top 05:12 Could AOC suck up all the oxygen the way Trump did in '16? 06:15 The egg-freezing story as proof of her magnetic pull 06:42 Skeptical Newsom can play in Michigan, Iowa, South Carolina 07:30 The impossible position for Newsom 08:16 AOC's advantage — no long record to defend 09:38 Could egg-freezing access become an issue she champions? 10:01 How her presence could paralyze half the field before it starts 10:57 Where does that leave Pritzker? Or Ossoff? 11:59 The formalized DNC calendar 13:37 Nevada, Michigan and the Culinary Union question 14:42 Why a crowded South Carolina helps the progressive lane 15:13 What 2020 looked like when South Carolina came fourth 15:49 Newsom's real problem: where does he actually win? 16:59 Harris's East Coast headquarters lesson 17:22 Advice: put your HQ in Michigan, not San Francisco 19:42 The counterargument: no gatekeepers left, and the hustler wins 20:10 Ossoff, Buttigieg & who's actually willing to burn the boats 21:08 Newsom one-on-one vs. Newsom in a big room 22:08 Would a swing-state Democrat invite Newsom to campaign? 23:04 Harris analysis: you don't buy in Malibu if you're running 24:06 The Dan Quayle risk if she runs under these circumstances 25:01 Newsom and Harris can't both run 26:20 Mark Kelly in Iowa & the quote that reads like a stump speech 27:15 Chuck's lab-built ticket: an astronaut and a pastor 27:50 Will the Democratic base accept Kelly? 29:30 Is Kelly too pro-business for this version of the party? 30:45 How Trump's attacks on Kelly may have helped him 31:33 The real gap: Kelly has no signature issue 32:03 AOC is the change candidate — inside the party and outside it 33:09 Biographies don't win the presidency 33:30 The cautionary tales: John Glenn and Bill Bradley 35:08 The charisma gap — and Kelly's habit of yelling to show energy 35:55 Scanning the long shots on the board 36:55 If not AOC, then Ro Khanna 37:16 Pritzker at 1% — the governor who could reach the left 37:46 Chuck's real dark horse: Rahm Emanuel 39:32 Democrats' rural problem isn't just rural whites 39:59 The left will never accept him 42:07 Not a cycle for an insider — but maybe for an ideas guy 42:27 The Wisconsin lesson: Crowley won against something 42:50 To Florida: Tuesday's primary and Tuesday night's live stream 43:35 Jolly-Donalds could land inside five points 44:01 Why Florida isn't as noncompetitive as people assume 44:44 Could DeSantis win a third term? 45:24 What's Donalds's real number? 46:16 The Mel Martinez precedent 48:29 Why Chuck thinks Jerry Demings had the better shot at Donalds 49:56 The 2018 what-if: Bernie, Soros, Gillum and DeSantis 50:43 Credit to DeSantis for saying what Trump never does 51:48 Debbie Wasserman Schultz in a majority-Black district 52:38 The Vindman question — and the residency problem 54:23 The US-Iran memorandum expires with no deal 55:46 A $1.5 trillion budget and a carrier crew that can't get fed 56:11 Testosterone tests and push-up contests while the Lincoln goes short 56:33 Operationally a disaster — and where's the audit? 57:57 Damaging the last institution still standing 59:51 The Nats get swept by the Mets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Mark Kelly is raising money, building political chits and showing up in politically significant states. All signs point to a 2028 run, but what is Kelly actually saying? Then Playbook co-authors Dasha Burns and Adam Wren invite POLITICO's Daniel Miller to discuss the “runaway production” crisis in Hollywood and Mayor Karen Bass' pothole pitfall. Plus, to mark the launch of Canberra Playbook, Australia Launch Editor Ryan Heath joins us for a special 200-second interview on what Washington should be watching in Australian politics.  For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook 

When someone pleads guilty to intentionally killing another person, with premeditation, in broad daylight, it's hard to imagine anything other than a life sentence.   But that's not the end of the story for Luigi Mangione, because his federal guilty plea is a "no agreements" plea.  That means no sentencing stipulations, no mandatory minimums, and full rights to appeal.  Perhaps most important, the mitigation story is not yet fully told.  All of this means there's still a chance he avoids going to prison for life.   Doug Passon and Mark Allenbaugh break down the actual guideline math, the mitigation case nobody's seen yet, the disputed "insurance denied his claims" narrative, and — with a bottle of tequila on the line — their predictions for what Mangione's sentence and placement will actually look like. In this episode: 02:49 — Current events: Todd Blanche confirmed as Attorney General, 50–49, Trump in a catering truck, and Mark Kelly steps up his messaging; 18:20 — The Luigi Mangione guilty plea, extolling the virtues of "open pleas" 25:35 — The actual guideline math: offense level 43, the first-degree-murder cross-reference 31:12 — The terrorism enhancement question 37:41 — The only real hope: Section 3553 mitigation 41:20 — Predictions: Doug and Mark bet a bottle of tequila on the outcome Links: Doug Passon: https://www.dougpassonlaw.com Mark Allenbaugh:  https://sentencingstats.com

The second half of the show we talk with Senator Mark Kelly. Senator Mark Kelly is an American politician and a retired astronaut and naval officer. He is the senior United States senator from Arizona, a seat he has held since 2020. He is a member of the Democratic PartySupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen Psaki criticizes the priorities of outgoing Donald Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt for avoiding good faith engagement with real reporters' questions while elevating Trump sycophants. Senator Mark Kelly talks with Jen Psaki about Donald Trump making extreme and expensive demands for changes to aircraft carriers without having any idea what he's actually talking about.  Jen Psaki shares reporting from the New York Times about hundreds of millions of dollars worth of planes purchased by the Department of Homeland Security that are sitting idle because DHS lacked the foresight to realize the cost of maintaining a fleet of airplanes. John Sandweg, former acting director of ICE, joins to discuss. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Kelly built Inbound Revenue by doing the work other agencies were selling.For roughly a decade, white-label Google Ads made up most of his business. It reduced the sales burden and gave partner agencies a productized fulfillment system, but it also meant his team had to jump between completely different industries.Mark is now shifting toward direct relationships with outdoor living contractors. We talk about why narrowing the niche gives him more control over budgets, client communication, and lead feedback. We also discuss why white-label agencies can lose accounts over problems they had nothing to do with.We compare pricing, landing-page control, hiring Google Ads specialists, and the systems required to keep fulfillment consistent. Mark is building a different version of a niche agency than ours, which is exactly the point: two competitors can serve the same market without building the same business.-----MENTIONS IN THE EPISODE:Contact Mark:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.d.kelly1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdkelly/Inbound Revenue:https://inboundrevenue.com-----RESOURCES:Want the tools and resources we recommend for agencies? Check them out here:https://www.agencygrowthpod.com/tools-----NEWSLETTERWant the show in your inbox? Sign up for the newsletter!https://www.agencygrowthpod.com/newsletter-----COMMUNITYLooking to join a community of agency owners? Join our Discord!https://discord.gg/uvHRRRFVRD-----CONTACTGot something to say? Send us a message:https://www.agencygrowthpod.com/contact

Dr. Corinice Wilson on the Importance of Local Politics and Senator Mark Kelly on the Educators for America Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people dream of hunting in the Alaska wilderness, and for most, it is the adventure of a lifetime. However, a few unlucky hunters never return from their adventure. As I've said many times, Alaska is big, rugged, and beautiful but also dangerous, from raging rivers to high seas to rugged mountains and ice fields marred by deep crevasses. Moose, bears, and wolves all present risks, and the extreme cold in the winter can cause frostbite or hypothermia in a matter of minutes. Sources Baird, Brittney, and Mark Kelly. “Another setback for family of missing Dover man.” September 15, 2023. WKRN. Beres, Nick. “Search crews believe they have found the remains of the missing Tennessee hunter in Alaska.” September 15, 2023. News Channel 5 Nashville. Chavez, Paloma. “Hunter who got separated from friend found dead below cliff in Alaska, Coast Guard says.” October 13, 2022. The News Tribune. DeMarban, Alex. “NPS: Evidence suggests overdue hikers may have died crossing river in Wrangell-St. Elias.” July 2, 2018. Anchorage Daily News. DeMarban, Alex. “Searchers find bodies of missing hikers in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.” July 3, 2018. Anchorage Daily News. D'Oro, Rachel and Mark Thiessen. “No arguments – no fights hunter says partner found dead on Kodiak Island had disappeared into the wilderness before.” May 18, 2019. Anchorage Daily News. Edge, Megan. “Wasilla hunter falls to his death on Pioneer Peak.” October 5, 2015. Anchorage Daily News. Hale, Tom. “DNA of skull in Alaska solves mystery on New Yorker missing since 1976.” February 6, 2023. IFLSCIENCE. Hill, Katie. “Bodies of two missing Alaskan moose hunters found, search for third continues.” September 27, 2022. Outdoor Life. Hill, Katie. “Search for three missing moose hunters in Alaska still ongoing. Another moose hunter found deceased.” September 12, 2022. Outdoor Life. Hollander, Zaz. “Delta Junction man found dead after going missing on bear hunt near Kodiak.” May 17, 2019. Anchorage Daily News. “Hunter killed in 200-foot fall.” September 12, 2011. Kodiak Daily Mirror. McFarlin, Shannon. “Alaska State Troopers: Remains found in search not human remains.” September 15, 2023. Radio NWTN. Morgan, Amber. “Bear-clawed remains found in Alaskan wilderness identified as man who went missing in 1976.” February 7, 2023. allthatisinteresting.com. O'Connor, Brian. “Wasilla hunter killed in Pioneer Peak fall.” October 6, 2015. Frontiersman. Outdoor Hub Reporters. “Alaska hunter found dead after 6 days potentially poisoned by unidentified root.” July 10, 2019. Outdoorhub.com. “The latest: man finds bear hunter dead but no sign of trauma.” May 17, 2019. ksl.com Williams, Tess. “Searchers find body of hunter reported missing in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.” August 23, 2021. Anchorage Daily News. Wittmer, Carrie. “Body of missing hunter found in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.” August 22, 2021. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve News Release. _________________ Now Available! Thirty-Three Stories of Murder and Mystery in Alaska Check It Out on Amazon Join the Last Frontier Club’s Free Tier and receive updates, bonus episodes, and more. ______ Robin Barefield lives in the wilderness on Kodiak Island, where she and her husband own a remote lodge. She has a master's degree in fish and wildlife biology and is a wildlife-viewing and fishing guide. Robin has published six novels: Big Game, Murder Over Kodiak, The Fisherman's Daughter, Karluk Bones, Massacre at Bear Creek Lodge, and The Ultimate Hunt. She has also published two non-fiction books: Kodiak Island Wildlife and Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier. She draws on her love and appreciation of the Alaska wilderness as well as her scientific background when writing. Subscribe to Robin’s free, monthly Murder and Mystery Newsletter for more stories about true crime and mystery from Alaska. Join her on: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Visit her website at http://robinbarefield.com Check out her books at Amazon Send me an email: robinbarefield76@gmail.com ___________________________________________ Would you like to support Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier? Become a patron and join The Last Frontier Club. Each month, Robin will provide one or more of the following to club members. · An extra episode of Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier is available only for club members. Behind-the-scenes glimpses of life and wildlife in the Kodiak wilderness. · Breaking news about ongoing murder cases and new crimes in Alaska _______________________________________________________________ Merchandise! Visit the Store          

Mark Halperin unveils his latest rankings of the potential 2028 Democratic presidential field—and there is a new name at No. 1. Michael presses the political analyst and "Wide World of News" publisher on why Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has moved ahead of Gavin Newsom, where Mark Kelly fits into the race, and whether the Democratic primary could become a battle between the party's establishment and progressive wings. Then, listeners weigh in with their own preferred candidates and predictions for 2028. Original air date 5 August 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on ‘Face the Nation,' Iran apparently blinks after threats from President Trump for a major joint US and Israel attack on Iranian soil. Heading into a sixth month of conflict with Iran, President Trump told reporters Friday he had plans to go full throttle on his threat for military action in Iran.His vows for "going big" caused a flurry of diplomatic scrambling, and yet another announcement of "perimeters of a deal." We'll discuss the latest with Sen. Mark Kelly and Ohio Congressman Mike Turner.Plus, after an alarming incident of Open AI going rogue and hacking into at least one company's computer system, we'll talk to the CEO of Hugging Face, Clem Delangue.Finally, with polls showing Americans souring on both political parties, we'll talk with former Senator Joe Manchin and Heather Manchin about his latest effort to encourage independents to join the process.

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July 29, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Senator Cory Booker responds to another Republican show trial as Senator Bernie Moreno directs his anger at the wrong man. Plus, Senator Mark Kelly weighs in on whether the best people are running Trump's Iran war. And President Obama enters a major Senate showdown. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Senator Mark Kelly has had an extraordinary career—as a Navy combat pilot, NASA astronaut, and now Arizona's senior U.S. senator. Today, he's also one of the Trump administration's most outspoken critics and a name that's increasingly being mentioned as a possible 2028 presidential candidate. Katie talks with Kelly about the latest developments in Iran, his clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and what he believes is happening inside today's military. They also discuss why he thinks more men should become teachers and mentors and the partnership he shares with his wife, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, whose survival after a 2011 assassination attempt reshaped both of their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fails to explain his strategy 150 days in the Iran war. Also, Democrats eye retaking the Senate with key races now in play. Plus, Trump asks the Supreme Court to let him restrict mail-in voting. And James Comey files a motion to dismiss the seashell indictment. John Kirby, Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Alex Padilla, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael speaks with The Atlantic staff writer Mark Leibovich about his revealing profile of Arizona Senator Mark Kelly—combat veteran, astronaut, devoted husband to Gabby Giffords, and possible 2028 presidential contender. They examine why Kamala Harris passed him over for vice president, whether his extraordinary résumé can overcome his limitations as a campaign performer, and what the remarkable Kelly-Giffords partnership reveals about the man behind the political ambition. Then, listeners weigh in on whether Kelly could unite the country—and whether Harris made a major mistake. Original air date 28 July 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down the latest polling 100 days out from the midterms. Amb. Mike Waltz discusses if the Trump administration is still pursuing a diplomatic way out of the war with Iran. Sen. Mark Kelly shares his thoughts on whether Democrats have a chance to take back the Senate. Lanhee Chen, Adrienne Elrod and Tyler Pager join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Buy Sophie Cunningham's Jersey! (HR 1, Seg 1) Bland white guy predictions (HR 1, Seg 2) Rut on the Truth about T and the military (HR 2, Seg 3) Steve Deace with Big Odyssey Thoughts (HR 3, Seg 3) Clay and Buck focused heavily on the growing cultural and political battle surrounding women's sports, transgender athlete participation, WNBA star Sophie Cunningham, and the future direction of the Democrat Party heading into the 2028 presidential election cycle. The hour opened with extensive discussion of Cunningham's comments defending the idea that biological males should not compete in women's sports. The hosts praised the WNBA player for refusing to backtrack under media pressure and highlighted her statements that women's athletic opportunities and protections under Title IX should be preserved. They contrasted Cunningham's position with arguments from progressive activists and former soccer star Megan Rapinoe, framing the debate as one of fairness, biological differences, women's rights, and the future of female athletics. The conversation also explored public reaction to Cunningham's comments, growing support from athletes and fans, and the broader cultural implications of high-profile female athletes speaking out on controversial issues. The hosts then turned to what they described as increasing political activism and ideological bias within the sports media. They criticized coverage surrounding Caitlin Clark, the WNBA, race, and identity politics, including commentary that linked Clark's popularity to broader social and racial debates. Clay and Buck argued that sports journalism has become increasingly politicized and used the discussion to examine how cultural issues influence public opinion and electoral politics. Throughout the segment, they emphasized the connection they see between winning cultural debates and winning elections, arguing that public support for figures like Sophie Cunningham reflects larger shifts in American opinion on gender, sports, and free expression. A major political segment focused on the Democratic Party's developing 2028 presidential primary landscape. Clay and Buck analyzed reports that Democratic leaders are debating whether South Carolina or Nevada should hold the first presidential contest, framing the dispute as a contest between key Democratic voting blocs, particularly Black and Hispanic voters. The hosts discussed how the primary calendar could shape potential candidacies from figures including Kamala Harris, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), Gavin Newsom, Mark Kelly, Andy Beshear, Pete Buttigieg, Wes Moore, Josh Shapiro, and others. They examined the strategic advantages different states could provide various candidates and debated whether Democratic leaders are trying to influence the nomination process through primary scheduling decisions. The guys speak with former Navy SEAL David Rutherford, host of The David Rutherford Show and a member of the Clay & Buck Podcast Network. Rutherford first shared stories from a recent African safari in South Africa, including close encounters with lions, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and other wildlife. The discussion covered the realities of safari tourism, animal behavior, and the expertise required to safely navigate the African wilderness. The interview then moved into military readiness, veteran health, and national security issues. Rutherford praised new Pentagon attention to what he described as "operator syndrome," a collection of physical and psychological health challenges experienced by military personnel exposed to years of combat deployments and high-intensity operations. He specifically discussed the Department of Defense’s growing focus on testosterone levels, endocrine health, hormone replacement therapy (TRT), mental health, sleep performance, and long-term care for active-duty service members and veterans. Rutherford argued that recognizing these issues could significantly improve military preparedness, recovery, and overall quality of life for warfighters. The hosts also examined escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, Middle East security concerns, military deployments, oil shipping routes, and potential military strategy. Rutherford discussed threats to American interests in the region, attacks on U.S. installations, instability surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, and the possibility of future ground operations in Iran. The conversation explored strategic military options, force deployment considerations, and the political implications of an expanded conflict as the country approaches the midterm election cycle. Clay and Buck also discussed how ongoing wars and overseas military engagements could influence voter attitudes and congressional races. Steve Deace joined the show to discuss Iowa politics, the state’s upcoming statewide elections, and the political environment heading into future campaign cycles. Deace analyzed the strength of Democratic candidates in Iowa, Republican prospects, voter registration trends, and the changing electoral landscape. The conversation then turned to entertainment and culture, focusing heavily on Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of The Odyssey. Deace offered a sharply critical review of the movie, arguing that it deviates significantly from the original source material and reflects broader trends in Hollywood storytelling. The hosts discussed movie production, cultural messaging in entertainment, sound design issues in modern filmmaking, and the opportunity they believe exists for filmmakers to create stories aimed at mass audiences without overt political messaging. The discussion expanded into Hollywood, conservative media, independent filmmaking, storytelling, faith-based entertainment, cultural influence, and audience demand for non-political content. Deace argued that many successful modern films focus too heavily on ideological objectives rather than compelling storytelling. Clay and Buck agreed, suggesting that there is significant market demand for films that prioritize strong narratives over political agendas. They explored how storytelling shapes culture and the role entertainment can play in influencing public opinion. The hosts returned to the subject of Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, women’s sports, and transgender athlete policies, with Deace praising Cunningham’s refusal to retreat from her position. He argued that standing by one’s beliefs in the face of organized criticism is just as significant as the position itself. The group also analyzed Caitlin Clark’s unique impact on professional basketball, her historic popularity, and the complicated relationship between her fan base and portions of the sports media establishment. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck: https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton on Social Media: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Mark Kelly talks with Jen Psaki about Donald Trump's deeply unpopular war against Iran and the effort the Trump administration is putting into covering up and spinning the truth even though the war and its effects are apparent to any American paying attention. Terry Moran, former ABC News anchor, talks with Jen about Donald Trump's war on the media and a new low in his intimidation tactics. Donald Trump's evasion and inaction on accountability for ICE abuses, including shooting Americans dead in the street, is only making Americans more angry and less patient. Senator Amy Klobuchar discusses with Jen Psaki. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Senators press Todd Blanche on Donald Trump's $1.776 billion settlement fund. Also, DNI nominee Jay Clayton refuses to say Joe Biden won the 2020 election. And Republicans are reportedly panicking about the U.S. Senate race in Ohio. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Andrew Weissmann, Sen. Mark Kelly, and Sherrod Brown join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.