Podcast appearances and mentions of mark paoletta

Our podcast show being released today is Part 2 of our two-part series featuring two former CFPB senior officers who were key employees in the Enforcement Division under prior directors: Eric Halperin and Craig Cowie. Eric Halperin served as the Enforcement Director at the CFPB from 2010 until former Director, Rohit Chopra, was terminated by President Trump. Craig Cowie was an enforcement attorney at the CFPB from July 2012 until April 2015 and then Assistant Litigation Deputy at the CFPB until June 2018. Part 1 of our two-part series was released last Thursday, June 12.  The purpose of these podcast shows were primarily to obtain the opinions of Eric and Craig (two of the country's most knowledgeable and experienced lawyers with respect to CFPB Enforcement) about the legal and practical impact of (i) a Memo to CFPB Staff from Mark Paoletta, Chief Legal Officer, dated April 16, 2025, entitled “2025 Supervision and Enforcement Priorities” (described below) which rescinded prior priority documents and established a whole new set of priorities which in most instances are vastly different than the Enforcement Priority documents which guided former directors,  (ii) the dismissal without prejudice of the majority of enforcement lawsuits that were pending when Acting Director Russell Vought was appointed to run the agency, and (iii) other drastic steps taken by CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought to minimize the functions and staffing at the agency. That included, among other things, an order calling a halt to all work at the agency, including the pausing of ongoing investigations and lawsuits and the creation of plans by Vought to reduce the agency's staff (“RIF”) from about 1,750 employees to about 250 employees (including a reduction of Enforcement staff to 50 employees from 258). We described in detail the 2025 Supervision and Enforcement Priorities as follows: ·       Reduced Supervisory Exams: A 50% decrease in the overall number of exams to ease burdens on businesses and consumers. ·       Focus on Depository Institutions: Shifting attention back to banks and credit unions. ·       Emphasis on Actual Fraud: Prioritizing cases with verifiable consumer harm and measurable damages. ·       Redressing Tangible Harm: Concentrating on direct consumer remediation rather than punitive penalties. ·       Protection for Service Members and Veterans:Prioritizing redress for these groups. ·       Respect for Federalism: Minimizing duplicative oversight and coordinating with state regulators when possible. ·       Collaboration with Federal Agencies: Coordinating with other federal regulators and avoiding overlapping supervision. ·       Avoiding Novel Legal Theories: Limiting enforcement to areas clearly within the Bureau's statutory authority. ·       Fair Lending Focus: Pursuing only cases of proven intentional racial discrimination with identifiable victims and not using statistical evidence for fair lending assessments. Key Areas of Focus: ·       Mortgages (highest priority) ·       FCRA/Regulation V (data furnishing violations) ·       FDCPA/Regulation F (consumer contracts/debts) ·       Fraudulent overcharges and fees ·       Inadequate consumer information protection Deprioritized Areas: ·       Loans for "justice involved" individuals ·       Medical debt ·       Peer-to-peer lending platforms ·       Student loans ·       Remittances ·       Consumer data ·       Digital payments We also described the status of a lawsuit brought by the union representing CFPB employees and other parties against Vought seeking to enjoin him from implementing the RIF. The Court has granted a preliminary injunction which so far has largely prevented Vought from following through on the RIF. The matter is now on appeal before the DC Circuit Court of Appeals and a ruling is expected soon. These podcast shows complement the podcast show we released on June 5 which featured two former senior CFPB employees, Peggy Twohig and Paul Sanford who opined about the impact of the April 16 Paoletta memo and proposed RIF on CFPB Supervision. Eric and Craig considered, among other issues, the following: 1.  How do the new Paoletta priorities differ from the previous priorities and what do the new priorities tell us about what we can expect from CFPB Enforcement? 2.  What do the new priorities tell us about the CFPB's new approach toward Enforcement priorities? 3.  What can we learn from the fact that the CFPB has dismissed without prejudice at least 22 out of the 38 enforcement lawsuits that were pending when Vought became the Acting Director?  What types of enforcement lawsuits are still active and what types of lawsuits were dismissed? 4.  What are the circumstances surrounding the nullification of certain consent orders (including the Townstone case) and the implications for other consent orders? 5. Has the CFPB launched any new enforcement lawsuits under Vought? 6. What level and type of enforcement is statutorily required? 7.  Realistically, what will 50 employees be able to do in the enforcement area? 8. What will be the impact of the Supervision cutbacks be on Enforcement since Supervision refers many cases to Enforcement? 9.  Will the CFPB continue to seek civil money penalties for violations of law? 10.  What types of fair lending cases will the CFPB bring in the future?11.  Will Enforcement no longer initiate cases based on the unfairness or abusive prongs of UDAAP? Alan Kaplinsky, former practice group leader for 25 years and now Senior Counsel of the Consumer Financial Group, hosts the podcast show. Postscript: After the recording of this podcast, Cara Petersen, who succeeded Eric Halperin as head of CFPB Enforcement, resigned abruptly on June 10 from the CFPB after sending out an e-mail message to all its employees (which was shared with the media) which stated, in relevant part: “I have served under every director and acting director in the bureau's history and never before have I seen the ability to perform our core mission so under attack,” wrote  Petersen, who had worked at the agency since it became operational in 2011. She continued: “It has been devastating to see the bureau's enforcement function being dismantled through thoughtless reductions in staff, inexplicable dismissals of cases, and terminations of negotiated settlements that let wrongdoers off the hook.” “It is clear that the bureau's current leadership has no intention to enforce the law in any meaningful way,” Petersen wrote in her e-mail. “While I wish you all the best, I worry for American consumers.” During this part of the podcast show, we discussed the fact that the CFPB has entered into agreements with a few companies that had previously entered into consent agreements with former Director Chopra. After the recording of this podcast, the Federal District Court that presided over the Townstone Financial enforcement litigation involving alleged violations of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act refused to approve the rescission or undoing of the consent agreement based on Rule 60(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure because of the strong public policy of preserving the finality of judgments.

Our podcast shows being released today and next Wednesday, June 18 feature two former CFPB senior officers who were key employees in the Enforcement Division under prior directors: Eric Halperin and Craig Cowie. Eric Halperin served as the Enforcement Director at the CFPB from 2010 until former Director, Rohit Chopra, was terminated by President Trump. Craig Cowie was an enforcement attorney at the CFPB from July 2012 until April 2015 and then Assistant Litigation Deputy at the CFPB until June 2018. The purpose of these podcast shows were primarily to obtain the opinions of Eric and Craig (two of the country's most knowledgeable and experienced lawyers with respect to CFPB Enforcement) about the legal and practical impact of (i) a Memo to CFPB Staff from Mark Paoletta, Chief Legal Officer, dated April 16, 2025, entitled “2025 Supervision and Enforcement Priorities” (described below) which rescinded prior priority documents and established a whole new set of priorities which in most instances are vastly different than the Enforcement Priority documents which guided former directors,  (ii) the dismissal without prejudice of the majority of enforcement lawsuits that were pending when Acting Director Russell Vought was appointed to run the agency, and (iii) other drastic steps taken by CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought to minimize the functions and staffing at the agency. That included, among other things, an order calling a halt to all work at the agency, including the pausing of ongoing investigations and lawsuits and the creation of plans by Vought to reduce the agency's staff (“RIF”) from about 1,750 employees to about 250 employees (including a reduction of Enforcement staff to 50 employees from 258). We described in detail the 2025 Supervision and Enforcement Priorities as follows: ·       Reduced Supervisory Exams: A 50% decrease in the overall number of exams to ease burdens on businesses and consumers. ·       Focus on Depository Institutions: Shifting attention back to banks and credit unions. ·       Emphasis on Actual Fraud: Prioritizing cases with verifiable consumer harm and measurable damages. ·       Redressing Tangible Harm: Concentrating on direct consumer remediation rather than punitive penalties. ·       Protection for Service Members and Veterans:Prioritizing redress for these groups. ·       Respect for Federalism: Minimizing duplicative oversight and coordinating with state regulators when possible. ·       Collaboration with Federal Agencies: Coordinating with other federal regulators and avoiding overlapping supervision. ·       Avoiding Novel Legal Theories: Limiting enforcement to areas clearly within the Bureau's statutory authority. ·       Fair Lending Focus: Pursuing only cases of proven intentional racial discrimination with identifiable victims and not using statistical evidence for fair lending assessments. Key Areas of Focus: ·       Mortgages (highest priority) ·       FCRA/Regulation V (data furnishing violations) ·       FDCPA/Regulation F (consumer contracts/debts) ·       Fraudulent overcharges and fees ·       Inadequate consumer information protection Deprioritized Areas: ·       Loans for "justice involved" individuals ·       Medical debt ·       Peer-to-peer lending platforms ·       Student loans ·       Remittances ·       Consumer data ·       Digital payments We also described the status of a lawsuit brought by the union representing CFPB employees and other parties against Vought seeking to enjoin him from implementing the RIF. The Court has granted a preliminary injunction which so far has largely prevented Vought from following through on the RIF. The matter is now on appeal before the DC Circuit Court of Appeals and a ruling is expected soon. These podcast shows complement the podcast show we released on June 5 which featured two former senior CFPB employees, Peggy Twohig and Paul Sanford who opined about the impact of the April 16 Paoletta memo and proposed RIF on CFPB Supervision. Eric and Craig considered, among other issues, the following: 1.  How do the new Paoletta priorities differ from the previous priorities and what do the new priorities tell us about what we can expect from CFPB Enforcement? 2.  What do the new priorities tell us about the CFPB's new approach toward Enforcement priorities? 3.  What can we learn from the fact that the CFPB has dismissed without prejudice at least 22 out of the 38 enforcement lawsuits that were pending when Vought became the Acting Director?  What types of enforcement lawsuits are still active and what types of lawsuits were dismissed? 4.  What are the circumstances surrounding the nullification of certain consent orders (including the Townstone case) and the implications for other consent orders? 5. Has the CFPB launched any new enforcement lawsuits under Vought? 6. What level and type of enforcement is statutorily required? 7.  Realistically, what will 50 employees be able to do in the enforcement area? 8. What will be the impact of the Supervision cutbacks be on Enforcement since Supervision refers many cases to Enforcement? 9.  Will the CFPB continue to seek civil money penalties for violations of law? 10.  What types of fair lending cases will the CFPB bring in the future? 11.  Will Enforcement no longer initiate cases based on the unfairness or abusive prongs of UDAAP? Alan Kaplinsky, former practice group leader for 25 years and now Senior Counsel of the Consumer Financial Group, hosts the podcast show. Postscript: After the recording of this podcast, Cara Petersen, who succeeded Eric Halperin as head of CFPB Enforcement, resigned abruptly on June 10 from the CFPB after sending out an e-mail message to all its employees (which was shared with the media) which stated, in relevant part: “I have served under every director and acting director in the bureau's history and never before have I seen the ability to perform our core mission so under attack,” wrote  Petersen, who had worked at the agency since it became operational in 2011. She continued: “It has been devastating to see the bureau's enforcement function being dismantled through thoughtless reductions in staff, inexplicable dismissals of cases, and terminations of negotiated settlements that let wrongdoers off the hook.” “It is clear that the bureau's current leadership has no intention to enforce the law in any meaningful way,” Petersen wrote in her e-mail. “While I wish you all the best, I worry for American consumers.”

Our podcast show being released today features two former CFPB senior officers who were key employees in the Supervision Division under prior directors: Peggy Twohig and Paul Sanford. Peggywas a founding executive of the CFPB when the agency was created in 2010 and led the development of the first federal supervision program over nonbank consumer financial companies. Beginning in 2012, as head of CFPB's Office of Supervision Policy, Peggy led the office responsible for developing supervision strategy for bank and nonbank markets and ensuring that federal consumer financial laws were applied consistently in supervisory matters across markets and regions. Paul served as head of the Office of Supervision Examinations for the CFPB from 2012-2020 with responsibility for ensuring the credible conduct of consumer protection examinations. The purpose of this podcast show was primarily to obtain the opinions of Peggy and Paul about the legal and practical impact of (i) a Memo to CFPB Staff from Mark Paoletta, Chief Legal Officer, dated April 16, 2025, entitled “2025 Supervision and Enforcement Priorities” which rescinded prior priority documents and established a whole new set of priorities which in most instances are vastly different than the Supervision Priority documents which guided former directors and (ii) drastic steps taken by CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought to minimize the functions and staffing at the agency. That included, among other things, an order calling a halt to all work at the agency, the cancellation of all supervisory exams and the creation of plans by Vought to reduce the agency's staff (“RIF”) from about 1,750 employees to about 250 employees (including a reduction of Supervision's staff to 50 employees) We also described the status of a lawsuit brought by the union representing CFPB employees and other parties against Vought seeking to enjoin him from implementing the RIF. The Court has granted a preliminary injunction which so far has largely prevented Vought from following through on the RIF. The matter is now on appeal before the DC Circuit Court of Appeals and a ruling is expected soon. Peggy and Paul describe in detail the CFPB Supervision priorities under Director Chopra and compare and contrast those priorities with the new priorities established by Paoletta which are: 1.  “Shift back” CFPB Supervision to the proportions focused on depository institutions to nonbanks to where it was in 2012 -- to a 70% depository and 30% nonbank, compared to the more recent 60% on nonbanks to 40% depositories.  2.  Focus CFPB Supervision on “conciliation, correction, and remediation of harms subject to consumer complaints” and “collaborative efforts with the supervised entities to resolve problems so that there are measurable benefits to consumers.” 3.  Focus CFPB Supervision on “actual fraud” where there are “identifiable victims with material and measurable consumer damages as opposed to matters where the consumers made “wrong” choices. 4. Focus CFPB Supervision on the following priorities: ·       Mortgages as the highest priority ·       FCRA/Reg V data furnishing violations ·       FDCPA/Reg F relating to consumer contracts/debts ·       Fraudulent overcharges, fees, etc. ·       Inadequate controls to protect consumer information resulting in actual loss to consumers. 5.  Focus CFPB Supervision on providing redress to service members and their families and veterans. 6. The areas that will be deprioritized by CFPB Supervision will be loans for “justice involved” individuals, medical debt, peer-to-peer platforms and lending, student loans, remittances, consumer data and digital payments.  7. Respect Federalism” and not prioritize supervision where States “have and exercise” ample regulatory and supervisory authority and participating in multi-state exams (unless required by statute). 8.  Eliminate duplicative supervision where other federal agencies have supervisory jurisdiction 9.  Not pursue supervision under “novel legal theories.” 10.  For fair lending, ignore redlining or “bias assessment” based solely on statistical evidence, and only pursue matters with “proven actual intentional racial discrimination and actual identified victims.” Peggy and Paul also discussed their skepticism as to whether CFPB Supervision will be able to comply with its statutory duties if the RIF is carried out and Supervision's staff is reduced to 50 employees. Alan Kaplinsky, former longtime Chair of the Consumer Financial Group and now Senior Counsel hosted the podcast.

This Day in Legal History: 19th Amendment Passed in SenateOn June 4, 1919, the U.S. Congress passed the 19th Amendment, marking a turning point in American constitutional and civil rights history. The amendment stated simply that the right to vote "shall not be denied or abridged... on account of sex," legally enfranchising millions of women. The road to this moment was long and contentious, spanning more than seven decades of organized activism. Early suffragists like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony laid the groundwork in the 19th century, while a new generation, including Alice Paul and the National Woman's Party, employed more confrontational tactics in the 1910s.Although the House of Representatives had passed the amendment earlier in the year, the Senate had repeatedly failed to approve it. The June 4 vote in the Senate—passing by just over the required two-thirds majority—was the final congressional hurdle. The legislative victory came amid shifting national sentiment, in part due to women's contributions during World War I and growing pressure from suffrage organizations.The amendment was then sent to the states, needing ratification by three-fourths to become law. That process concluded over a year later with Tennessee's pivotal ratification on August 18, 1920. The 19th Amendment was certified on August 26, finally making women's suffrage the law of the land. This day marks not just a legal transformation but the culmination of one of the most significant civil rights struggles in U.S. history.Disbarred attorney Tom Girardi was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for stealing $15 million in settlement funds from his clients. U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton also imposed a $35,000 fine and ordered Girardi to pay over $2.3 million in restitution. The sentence followed his August 2024 conviction on four counts of wire fraud. Girardi, who turned 86 on the day of his sentencing, had sought leniency due to age, liver issues, and dementia claims, but the court found him competent and sided with prosecutors who sought a significant term.Girardi's legacy was once tied to his successful pollution suit against Pacific Gas and Electric—dramatized in the film Erin Brockovich. However, his downfall involved stealing settlement funds in various personal injury cases, including millions owed to families of victims of the 2018 Boeing 737 MAX crash. A federal judge in Chicago recently dismissed related charges, citing the active California case, though the prosecution of Girardi's son-in-law, David Lira, is still set to proceed there. Lira denies wrongdoing.At trial, Girardi blamed the fraud on Christopher Kamon, his firm's former CFO, who has already been sentenced to over ten years after pleading guilty. Girardi's attorneys continue to claim cognitive decline, but the court maintained that he was mentally fit to face justice.Lawyer Tom Girardi sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud | ReutersA federal appeals court is set to hear its first case reviewing the constitutionality of Donald Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments in Seattle as the Trump administration appeals a nationwide injunction issued by U.S. District Judge John Coughenour, who called the order “blatantly unconstitutional.” The directive, signed by Trump on January 20, his first day back in office, seeks to deny citizenship to U.S.-born children whose parents are neither U.S. citizens nor lawful permanent residents.Critics—including 22 Democratic attorneys general and immigrant advocacy groups—argue the order violates the 14th Amendment, which has long been interpreted to grant citizenship to nearly anyone born on U.S. soil. Federal judges in Massachusetts and Maryland have also issued rulings blocking the order. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court, which heard related arguments on May 15, is considering whether to limit lower courts' power to issue nationwide injunctions rather than deciding on the constitutionality of the policy itself.If implemented, the order could deny citizenship to over 150,000 newborns annually, according to the plaintiffs. The lawsuit before the 9th Circuit was filed by several states and individual pregnant women. The three-judge panel includes two Clinton-era appointees and one Trump appointee, potentially shaping the outcome. The administration maintains that birthright citizenship doesn't apply to children of undocumented or temporary-status immigrants, a stance at odds with long-standing interpretations of the 14th Amendment.To be clear, this case revolves around the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment. This clause states, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States... are citizens of the United States,” forming the basis of birthright citizenship. The case centers on how this clause should be interpreted, making it the key constitutional question in this challenge. On the side of birthright citizenship is, frankly, the plain language of the amendment. On the side of the executive order are racists and racist people without basic reading comprehension – full stop. There is no “other side” here, and there is no real debate. Ultimately the courts may decide to pretend there is some nuance, but that changes nothing about the clear language of the amendment. Trump's birthright citizenship order to face first US appeals court reviewA group of former U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) employees has filed a class action lawsuit against HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Elon Musk, alleging that their departments used flawed data to justify the firing of 10,000 federal workers. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, claims that HHS and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which Musk leads, violated the 1974 Privacy Act by using inaccurate personnel records during a mass reduction in force (RIF).The plaintiffs argue that the agencies relied on data riddled with errors, including incorrect performance reviews, job descriptions, and office locations. One named plaintiff, Catherine Jackson, reportedly received an RIF notice based on false performance ratings. Another, Melissa Adams, was allegedly terminated by officials who didn't even know her work location.The lawsuit seeks at least $1,000 in damages per affected employee and a court declaration that the government's actions were unlawful. The complaint also suggests that the terminations were ideologically driven, referencing a troubling incident where an FDA employee was warned by a man invoking DOGE shortly before receiving her RIF notice.The mass firings, which began April 1, impacted key HHS agencies like the CDC, FDA, and NIH. Kennedy defended the cuts as part of a broader reorganization to address chronic disease. The plaintiffs, however, see the action as a politically motivated purge that disregarded legal safeguards.By way of brief background, the Privacy Act of 1974 mandates that federal agencies maintain accurate records when making decisions that adversely affect individuals. It is central to the lawsuit because the plaintiffs claim their terminations were based on data that was factually wrong, violating this statutory requirement.RFK Jr., Musk Accused of Using Faulty Data in Firing HHS WorkersA new conflict over federal spending power is emerging between the Trump White House and the Government Accountability Office (GAO), centered on a $5 billion electric vehicle infrastructure program. The GAO recently concluded that the Trump administration's pause of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grants—originally authorized under President Biden's 2021 infrastructure law—violated the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, which prohibits presidents from withholding funds for policy reasons. In response, the White House issued a sharply worded memo instructing the Department of Transportation to disregard the GAO's opinion entirely.The memo, written by OMB general counsel Mark Paoletta, accuses the GAO of partisan bias and undermining President Trump's “historic and lawful spending reforms.” It signals a broader strategy to challenge the authority of congressional watchdogs and reframe presidential control over budget implementation. This dispute could serve as the first legal test of Trump's intent to challenge the constitutionality of the Impoundment Act itself.The delay in EV funding is part of a broader rollback of Biden-era policy priorities, including guidance on equity and charger placement. Meanwhile, the administration has proposed over $9 billion in spending rescissions, aimed at areas like public broadcasting and foreign aid, under Trump's Department of Government Efficiency initiative. Advisors have floated a tactic called “pocket rescission,” a timing strategy that critics argue violates legal requirements for obligating federal funds.This isn't the first time a president has clashed with GAO over spending powers—Trump and Biden both previously faced scrutiny for pauses in Ukraine aid and border wall funds, respectively. However, the White House's open defiance of GAO marks a significant escalation in an ongoing constitutional debate over who ultimately controls the federal purse.More specifically, the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 restricts the executive branch from withholding or delaying funds Congress has appropriated unless explicitly authorized. It plays a central role in this dispute, as the GAO argues Trump's delay of NEVI grants constitutes an illegal impoundment, while the administration disputes the law's constitutionality and GAO's oversight role.White House Memo on EV Grants Sets Up Fight Over Spending Power - Bloomberg This is a public episode. 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Judges across the country are calling BS on the Trump administration's lies in court. But the government has come up with a genius plan to impress the judiciary by perpwalking a Wisconsin judge out of her own courthouse. If that doesn't work, they'll try contaminated milk. Links:   STRENGTHENING AND UNLEASHING AMERICA'S LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PURSUE CRIMINALS AND PROTECT INNOCENT CITIZENS https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/strengthening-and-unleashing-americas-law-enforcement-to-pursue-criminals-and-protect-innocent-citizens/   State of NY v. Department of Education [Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69944116/state-of-new-york-v-department-of-education/   American Bar Association v. DOJ [Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69934429/american-bar-association-v-us-department-of-justice/   NTEU v. Vought [DDC docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69624423/national-treasury-employees-union-v-vought/?   NTEU v. Vought [DC Cir docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69821739/national-treasury-employees-union-v-russell-vought/   Trump Administration Previews Genius New Legal Strategy https://www.lawandchaospod.com/p/trump-admin-previes-genius-new-legal   US v. Dugan docket (E.D. Wisc.) https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69943130/united-states-v-dugan/   Russell W. Currier and John A. Widness, A Brief History of Milk Hygiene and Its Impact on Infant Mortality from 1875 to 1925 and Implications for Today: A Review, Journal of Food Protection (Oct. 2018) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0362028X22087610   Could changes at the FDA call the kosher status of milk into question? Many are asking. Jerusalem Post, April 25, 2025 https://www.jpost.com/food-recipes/article-851470   Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod  

Vince speaks with Mark Paoletta, Senior Fellow at the Center For Renewing America, and Co-Editor of the book “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words” about the left freaking out over a call Justice Alito made to Donald Trump, and Senators Dick Durbin and Sheldon Whitehouse’s “ethics report” on Justices Alito and Thomas. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1/9/25 Hour 3 Vince speaks with Mark Paoletta, Senior Fellow at the Center For Renewing America, and Co-Editor of the book “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words” about the left freaking out over a call Justice Alito made to Donald Trump, and Senators Dick Durbin and Sheldon Whitehouse’s “ethics report” on Justice Alito and Thomas. The Laken Riley Act clears the Senate’s first vote 84-9. Vince speaks with John Konrad, CEO of G-Captain, former drillship captain, and author of Fire On The Horizon” about how California has utterly failed to use ocean water in defending from wildfires. The current ICE director admits that Joe Biden failed on border security. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Christmas from the west of Ireland! Join us for a special BEST OF episode, featuring our top hits from over the years!  Relive incredible moments that showcase why we do what we do, some of which you may have never seen before.  Clips include: an iconic moment from Fracknation, a powerful scene from Gosnell, a hilarious exchange between two FBI Lovebirds, Zach Levi sharing his favorite scripture, a bombshell scene with Gina Carano from My Son Hunter, a moving moment from our October 7th play, Mark Steyn's closing statement at his climate change trial, an emotional reflection from the Serial Killers podcast, and an interview with our friend and two-time Trump appointee, Mark Paoletta. Don't miss this incredible trip down memory lane! The Unreported Story Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit aimed at covering underreported narratives that the mainstream media ignores or misrepresents. We are able to bring you these stories without corporate interests because of your support and generosity. Visit today… https://unreportedstorysociety.com …to make your tax-free donation to fight bac

WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MARK PAOLETTA - Senior Fellow at Center for Renewing America, and co-editor of the book "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words" and worked on Justice Clarence Thomas’s confirmation SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/MarkPaoletta Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, December 19, 2024 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MARK PAOLETTA - Senior Fellow at Center for Renewing America, and co-editor of the book "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words" and worked on Justice Clarence Thomas’s confirmation SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/MarkPaoletta Sweeping Chinese hack of U.S. telecoms firms is 'still going on,' homeland security secretary says WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - MATT SCHLAPP - chairman of the American Conservative Union - CPAC / ACU - reacted to the CR Drama on Capitol Hill yesterday Johnson considers plan B amid Trump World opposition to spending deal Paris Hilton rode around Capitol Hill on a motorized suitcase after lobbying Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thurssday, December 19, 2024 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Full Show) President Trump has taken the world by storm with his new threats of tariffs on U.S. allies and adversaries. What is he really trying to accomplish here? Jesse Kelly has the latest. This comes as Trump gets closer to picking an FBI director. Who will it be? Jesse discusses with Mark Paoletta. Also, Kamala Harris appears to be plotting her next move. Alexis Wilkins and Brianna Lyman join the show with their thoughts. Plus, Thanksgiving tips and tricks with Chef Andrew Gruel. I'm Right with Jesse Kelly on The First TV - 11/26/24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Guest: New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran discusses his brand-new book, Storming the Ivory Tower: How a Florida College Became Ground Zero in the Struggle to Take Back Our Campuses. // LongForm: GUEST: Senior Fellow at the Center for Renewing America and Attorney Mark Paoletta discusses the future of lawfare in America. // Guest: Claremont Institute Fellow Ben Weingarten explains the new Israeli ceasefire agreement in Lebanon.

Today on "The Liz Wheeler Show," Liz gives you her thoughts on President-elect Donald J. Trump's picks for Cabinet slots and other key positions so far. Can you guess her favorite appointee thus far? And Liz reacts to Trump's triumphant return to the White House. President Joe Biden seemed remarkably giddy today. Is he a secret Trump voter? Liz also interviewed Mark Paoletta, a Trump transition team member and rumored choice for Trump's next attorney general. Will Paoletta lead the DOJ? What can we expect from Trump's second term? All that and more! SPONSORS: First Cup Coffee: Go to FirstCup.com and use promo code LIZ for 10% off! American Hartford Gold: Go to https://offers.americanhartfordgold.com/liz or call 866-996-5172 or text LIZ to 998899. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Day in Legal History: SCOTUS Ends Bus SegregationOn November 13, 1956, the U.S. Supreme Court took a pivotal stand against racial segregation by refusing to hear the appeal in Browder v. Gayle, a landmark case challenging bus segregation laws in Alabama. This action upheld a ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, which had declared state and local bus segregation laws unconstitutional. This legal victory effectively ended the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a 381-day protest sparked by Rosa Parks' arrest for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama.The boycott, organized by the Montgomery Improvement Association under the leadership of a young Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., had drawn national attention and served as a major catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. By ruling against bus segregation, the Supreme Court struck down a long-standing component of Jim Crow laws in the South, emphasizing that enforced racial segregation violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. This decision marked a significant legal and moral victory, highlighting the role of the federal judiciary in upholding civil rights in the face of local and state resistance.The end of bus segregation had immediate impacts, enabling Black citizens to ride buses alongside white passengers without enforced separation. More broadly, it emboldened the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring additional challenges to racial discrimination and unequal treatment across the United States.Donald Trump's push for a loyal attorney general highlights his intention to reshape the Justice Department to align closely with his agenda, a move seen as a bid to consolidate power and settle scores. Trump's past frustration with Jeff Sessions and Bill Barr, who he viewed as disloyal for permitting investigations against him, underscores his desire for an attorney general who will prioritize his directives, even if it undermines traditional Justice Department norms. Trump's team, led by conservative lawyer Mark Paoletta, is signaling that department employees must either support Trump's agenda or risk losing their positions, signaling a deep commitment to loyalty over impartiality.Trump has promised to prioritize mass deportations, pardon January 6 rioters, and aggressively pursue individuals and officials he believes have wronged him, including political figures like Joe Biden, prosecutors like Alvin Bragg, and past critics like Liz Cheney. Legal experts warn that this approach could undermine prosecutorial independence, a principle established after the Watergate scandal. Trump's transition team suggests a shift in priorities for the Justice Department, where cases involving immigration and religious freedom would take precedence over issues like police accountability and diversity programs.With the Supreme Court's recent ruling granting broad presidential immunity for official acts, Trump's power to leverage the Justice Department is greatly expanded. Critics, including attorney Bradley Moss, believe Trump is prepared to exploit these legal boundaries to fulfill his promises of “retribution.” The list of potential attorney general candidates includes loyalists like Andrew Bailey, Mike Lee, and Matthew Whitaker, hinting at Trump's intent to install officials willing to carry out his vision without hesitation.Trump seeks loyal attorney general | ReutersThe U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments from Nvidia, which seeks to dismiss a securities fraud lawsuit accusing it of misleading investors about the extent of its revenue dependence on cryptocurrency-related sales. The case, led by Swedish investment firm E. Ohman J:or Fonder AB, claims Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang made false statements in 2017-2018 that downplayed how much of the company's revenue growth stemmed from volatile crypto markets. When cryptocurrency profitability declined in 2018, Nvidia's revenue fell short of projections, leading to a stock price drop that hurt investors.The lawsuit initially dismissed by a federal judge was later revived by the 9th Circuit Court, which found the plaintiffs had sufficiently alleged that Nvidia's leadership knowingly or recklessly made misleading statements. Nvidia contends the plaintiffs have not met the high bar required under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which aims to limit frivolous securities lawsuits by requiring clear evidence of intentional misrepresentation.The Biden administration has sided with shareholders in this case, while Nvidia argues the lawsuit should be dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence. This case, along with a similar one involving Meta, could shape the legal threshold for private securities fraud cases, potentially making it harder for investors to sue companies for alleged misleading statements. Rulings on both cases are expected by the end of June.US Supreme Court to hear Nvidia bid to avoid securities fraud suit | ReutersThe U.S. Supreme Court is debating how broadly to interpret what constitutes a "crime of violence" in a case involving mobster Salvatore Delligatti, who was convicted of attempted murder-for-hire. The legal question revolves around whether a crime can qualify as violent under federal law even when no physical force is directly used. Delligatti's case challenges a firearms statute that imposes a minimum five-year sentence for crimes involving “the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force.”The justices grappled with “absurd” hypotheticals to explore if a crime can be violent in nature without actual force, as the statute requires. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson highlighted a hypothetical involving a lifeguard refusing to save someone, pointing out that under the court's “categorical approach,” even passive omissions could be considered violent. Justice Elena Kagan noted the oddity of this approach since failing to act doesn't fit typical violent behavior but could theoretically fulfill the statute's requirement, even for murder.Delligatti's defense argues that attempted murder isn't always inherently violent, as some cases might involve indirect actions or omissions. Justice Neil Gorsuch suggested the court could separate violent acts from omissions to avoid “absurdity.” Yet, the debate underscores the challenge: whether the law's strict categorization aligns with common-sense definitions of violent crimes, especially in cases involving complex, indirect criminal conduct like murder-for-hire.Mafia Case Tests Supreme Court on Crime of Violence Limits (1)Wealth managers are increasingly turning to strategies like the “tax-aware long-short” to help high-net-worth clients avoid taxes. This tax-loss harvesting approach involves holding one stock expected to appreciate long-term and another stock likely to decline in value short-term. When the anticipated loss occurs, the losing asset is sold to offset gains from the appreciating one, reducing taxable income and the overall tax bill. At the macro level, this strategy effectively shifts the tax burden from wealthy investors to average taxpayers and ultimately reduces public funds for essential services.The preferential treatment of long-term capital gains—taxed at up to 20%, compared to a 37% maximum for ordinary income—already favors investment income over wages. While this policy was intended to promote investment, its default high cost to public funds and the extensive tax planning that can be used to exploit it reveal systemic failures in the tax code. When tax professionals and investors go to such lengths to sidestep taxes, this reflects inefficiencies and inequities in tax policy.Addressing this issue requires substantial policy reforms. One solution would be to tax capital gains at the same rate as wages, removing the impetus to shift income into capital gains and thus increasing tax equity between ordinary income and investment income. While this might simplify the tax code and raise substantial revenue, it could discourage investment and lead to market volatility as investors bear more risk without tax-offset options.Another option is to tax unrealized gains, similar to property taxes which tax value without the need for realization, where gains are taxed at regular intervals even if the asset isn't sold. Under this approach, unrealized capital losses could offset unrealized gains during these set intervals, reducing opportunities for manipulative tax timing. This method would diminish the appeal of strategies like the long-short by minimizing the benefits of timing short-term losses against long-term gains. In sum, the effect of timing-based tax loss planning strategies would largely be blunted. On the polar opposite policy spectrum, lowering capital gains rates would reduce the financial incentive to hire advisors for complex tax avoidance strategies. Lowering rates might make it more cost effective for investors to pay taxes directly rather than invest in costly avoidance techniques.Ultimately, tax reform should prioritize policies that effectively generate revenue while minimizing the need for complex, resource-intensive planning.We Need a Better Way to Reduce Tax Avoidance and Enhance Equity This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

The Hill: Attorney and current Trump advisor Mark Paoletta put on social media Monday that DOJ employees not on board with the president-elect's plans for the agency should quit now. Do you think Trump has the right to fire any government official who attempts to undermine his policies?Support the show: http://www.wbap.com/chris-krok/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The American people have spoken loud and clear and given Donald Trump a mandate to save the country. And fortunately, MAGA world is serious about making this happen. Charlie discusses his time at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend, then talks to Mark Paoletta about the very promising signs that Trump's second term will be even more effective than his first.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/11/24 Hour 2     Joe Biden is set to meet with Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday.  The Washington Post describes the turmoil and strategy within the Kamala campaign during the final weeks of the election.  Vince speaks with John Hart, CEO of Open The Books, about his group's findings that for the past two years Anthony Fauci has received $15,000,000 in taxpayer-funded security services despite now being a private citizen.  NBC is worried about the potential for Mike Davis and Mark Paoletta “violating norms.”             For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.   To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.      Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The American people have spoken loud and clear and given Donald Trump a mandate to save the country. And fortunately, MAGA world is serious about making this happen. Charlie discusses his time at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend, then talks to Mark Paoletta about the very promising signs that Trump's second term will be even more effective than his first.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Elon is a no show at his mandatory court hearing after filing to remove his case to federal court; Clark County replaces 500 ballots after a drop box was set on fire; Twitter is boosting fascists and throttling Democrats; Trump has filed a bogus lawsuit in Pennsylvania claiming voter fraud; Mark Paoletta is helping Trump map out his future Justice Department's policy playbook; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank you, HomeChefFor a limited time, HomeChef is offering you 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life. At https://www.HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.Events, Petitions, and Volunteer Opportunities | Mobilize.usEasily Migrate Your Daily Beans Patreon Support To SupercastThe Daily Beans on SupercastJohn Fugelsanghttps://www.johnfugelsang.com/tmehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-fugelsang-podcast/id1464094232The Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy Tourhttps://sexyliberal.comSeparation of Church and Hate | Book by John Fugelsang | Official Publisher Page | Simon & SchusterStories:Clark County replaces 500 ballots in response to ballot box fire (Tyler Brown|The Oregonian/OregonLive)On Elon Musk's X, Republicans go viral as Democrats disappear (The Washington Post)Kierstyn Zolfo - TwitterGuess who's helping Trump map out his future Justice Department's policy playbook (Betsy Woodruff|Politico)Harris Social Media Toolkit Harris Campaign Social Media Toolkit (kamalaharris.com) Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill https://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Vince speaks with Mark Paoletta, Senior Fellow at the Center For Renewing America, and Co-Editor of the book “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words” about Kamala Harris' latest unconstitutional bribe to attract black voters.      For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.    To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.      Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/15/24 Hour 3     Vince speaks with Jason Miyares, Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia about the DOJ suing the Commonwealth to allow non-citizens to vote.  Vince speaks with Mark Paoletta, Senior Fellow at the Center For Renewing America, and Co-Editor of the book “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words” about Kamala Harris' latest unconstitutional bribe to attract black voters.      For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.    To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.      Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of DC EKG, we sit down with Mark Paoletta, a Partner at Schaerr Jaffe LLP and Senior Fellow at the Center for Renewing America. Paoletta takes a deep dive into the concept of impoundment—the presidential power to refuse to spend funds allocated by Congress. Drawing from historical examples, Paoletta critiques the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, arguing that it unconstitutionally limits the president's authority over the budget. He also explores how various administrations have handled impoundment, with a focus on key disputes between the executive branch and Congress. Connect with Mark Paoletta: Twitter: @MarkPaoletta Website: markpaoletta.com Listen to DC EKG: Spotify: DC EKG on Spotify Apple Podcasts: DC EKG on Apple Podcasts

In the 7 AM Hour: Julie Gunlock and Andrew Langer discussed: WMAL GUEST; 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MARK PAOLETTA - Senior Fellow at Center for Renewing America, and co-editor of the book "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words" and worked on Justice Clarence Thomas's confirmation SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/MarkPaoletta MARK PAOLETTA: Kamala Harris supports Supreme Court packing plan that will DISQUALIFY Justice Clarence Thomas in May 2025 from participating in almost every case. It's most radical assault on Supreme Court's independence. Harris must be defeated in November. Kamala Harris supports radical legislation to pack the Supreme Court, appoint new justice every 2 years, Democrat senator says Kamala Harris finally publishes policy website after month into campaign — and it still lacks specifics, critics say WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CHARLIE SPIERING - Washington, DC, political reporter for The Daily Mail and author of the book: “Amateur Hour: Kamala Harris in the White House” – previewed the presidential debate tonight SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/charliespiering Kamala Harris, Donald Trump meet in Philadelphia for presidential debate tonight The rules for the presidential debate tonight: Princess Kate says she's completed 'tough' chemotherapy treatment for cancer Prince Harry's New Netflix Show Announced After Kate Cancer Update Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST; 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MARK PAOLETTA - Senior Fellow at Center for Renewing America, and co-editor of the book "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words" and worked on Justice Clarence Thomas's confirmation SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/MarkPaoletta MARK PAOLETTA: Kamala Harris supports Supreme Court packing plan that will DISQUALIFY Justice Clarence Thomas in May 2025 from participating in almost every case. It's most radical assault on Supreme Court's independence. Harris must be defeated in November. Kamala Harris supports radical legislation to pack the Supreme Court, appoint new justice every 2 years, Democrat senator says Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM – INTERVIEW - MARK PAOLETTA - Senior Fellow at Center for Renewing America, and co-editor of the book "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words" and worked on Justice Clarence Thomas's confirmation  Biden set to announce support for major Supreme Court changes SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/MarkPaoletta/status/1813331521874596197 Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, and @patricepinkfile.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Wednesday, July 7, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM – INTERVIEW - MARK PAOLETTA - Senior Fellow at Center for Renewing America, and co-editor of the book "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words" and worked on Justice Clarence Thomas's confirmation  Biden set to announce support for major Supreme Court changes SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/MarkPaoletta/status/1813331521874596197 Hung Cao at RNC on Tim Kaine https://x.com/LarryOConnor/status/1813380056103747853 WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - HUNG CAO - Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Virginia  WEBSITE: www.hungforva.com Hung Cao Speaks at Republican National Convention Madeline Brame, mom of slain Afghanistan war vet murdered in NYC, blasts ‘soft-on-crime' Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg at RNC 2024 Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, and @patricepinkfile.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Supreme Court decision on Monday has liberals shrieking, vomiting, and calling for Biden to murder Donald Trump with a drone strike. What in the world is happening? Mark Paoletta joins Charlie to explain what the Supreme Court really said, why the left is misrepresenting it so much, and how a concurrence from Clarence Thomas might threaten the entire basis of Jack Smith's investigation. Then, Robby Starbuck discusses Democrats' ongoing abandonment of Joe Biden and his recent win again woke infiltration of...the tractor business?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Supreme Court decision on Monday has liberals shrieking, vomiting, and calling for Biden to murder Donald Trump with a drone strike. What in the world is happening? Mark Paoletta joins Charlie to explain what the Supreme Court really said, why the left is misrepresenting it so much, and how a concurrence from Clarence Thomas might threaten the entire basis of Jack Smith's investigation. Then, Robby Starbuck discusses Democrats' ongoing abandonment of Joe Biden and his recent win again woke infiltration of...the tractor business?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6/25/24 Hour 2    Vince takes listeners calls about predictions for the upcoming debate. Vince speaks with Mark Paoletta, Senior Fellow at the Center For Renewing America, and Co-Editor of the book “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words” about the left's latest attempt to smear Justice Clarence Thomas as an unethical Justice.       For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.   To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.      Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vince speaks with Mark Paoletta, Senior Fellow at the Center For Renewing America, and Co-Editor of the book “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words” about the left's latest attempt to smear Justice Clarence Thomas as an unethical Justice.       For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.   To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.      Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - MARK PAOLETTA – discussed his client who was involved in Hunter Biden's business deals.  MARK PAOLETTA: .@realDonaldTrump is 100% correct – VP Biden was very involved w Hunter business deals. My client Jason Galanis provided draft email that Joe Biden was interested in joining board of Chinese Fund, Harvest, after 2016 as part of plan to help Hunter form partnership w/ Harvest. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, June 20, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JAMES ROSEN - White House correspondent at Newsmax – talked about the latest White House news and Rosen pressing KJP about cheap fakes SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/jamesrosentv/status/1803083957237375152?s=46&t=JAP3tHVoDsAyO5r6QT5_IQ New York woman saw accused migrant child rapist and put him in headlock Disney's 'The Acolyte' Has a Lower Rotten Tomatoes Score Than the Worst Show in TV History, 'The Star Wars Holiday Special' WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - MARK PAOLETTA – discussed his client who was involved in Hunter Biden's business deals.  MARK PAOLETTA: .@realDonaldTrump is 100% correct – VP Biden was very involved w Hunter business deals. My client Jason Galanis provided draft email that Joe Biden was interested in joining board of Chinese Fund, Harvest, after 2016 as part of plan to help Hunter form partnership w/ Harvest. WMAL GUEST: 7:45 AM - INTERVIEW - EILEEN WHELAN - WJLA ABC7 Meteorologist -  Discussed First Day of Summer and the heat wave this week SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/Eileen7News DC Weather: First day of summer brings highs peaking in the low 90s Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, June 20, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We're still in New York, which is not only the home of our incredible October 7th play, but is the first place to convict a former president with a sham trial. Mark Paoletta joins us to explain the legal double standards and the dubious process behind the persecution and prosecution of Donald J. Trump. Mark is a lawyer who has served in George W. Bush and Donald Trump's administrations, as Chief Counsel of the Office of Management and Budget from 2018 to 2021. He explains to us in layman's terms exactly what Donald Trump was convicted of. Then, we share the heartwarming story of two friends who reunited at our OCTOBER 7 play. Additionally, we had a very special guest attend our play the other night, surprising the actress who shares her story. We also touch on Melinda Gates' recent pledge of billions of dollars to expand abortion rights. Lastly, California is leading the fight against parental rights in favor of trans madness and mutilation. Clearly, science doesn't matter in the Golden State. You won't want to miss it!  Buy tickets to OCTOBER 7 - the play or donate here: https://www.october7theplay.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ap-scoop/message

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: WMAL GUEST: 6:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MARK PAOLETTA - Senior Fellow at Center for Renewing America, and co-editor of the book "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words" and worked on Justice Clarence Thomas's confirmation - Discussed Justice Alito refusing to recuse on SCOTUS cases Justice Alito Tells Dems To Pound Sand, Refuses To Recuse Himself In J6 Cases RASKIN'S OP-ED: Jamie Raskin: If Justices Alito and Thomas Won't Recuse Themselves, There Is a Solution  WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - BRENT BOZELL - President of Media Research Center on the media coverage of the Trump trial  Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, May 30, 2024 / 6 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 6:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MARK PAOLETTA - Senior Fellow at Center for Renewing America, and co-editor of the book "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words" and worked on Justice Clarence Thomas's confirmation - Discussed Justice Alito refusing to recuse on SCOTUS cases SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/MarkPaoletta Justice Alito Tells Dems To Pound Sand, Refuses To Recuse Himself In J6 Cases RASKIN'S OP-ED: Jamie Raskin: If Justices Alito and Thomas Won't Recuse Themselves, There Is a Solution Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, May 30, 2024 / 6 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MARK PAOLETTA - Senior Fellow at Center for Renewing America, and co-editor of the book "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words" and worked on Justice Clarence Thomas's confirmation Justice Samuel Alito is facing growing calls from Democratic lawmakers to recuse himself from Jan. 6-related cases after news emerged that a second controversial flag was flown at one of his homes. Mark Paoletta social media thread  Joe Biden's bizarre and disturbingly confused joint press conference with Kenya.  Trump vows to 'save' deep-blue New York City in massive, historic Bronx rally CNN AMAZED AT TRUMP CROWD:  Liberal Outlet Says Trump Rally Turnout ‘Much Larger Than Biden Campaign Would Like,' Trump Is ‘Remarkably On Message' AXIOS: "a crowd that looked very different than the typical MAGA flock." POLITICO: "The crowd reflected New York's diversity, with Hasidic Jews, Blacks and Latinos in attendance wearing MAGA hats and holding signs with Trump's mugshot and the slogan 'Never Surrender.'" NYT: "In front of him was a more diverse crowd than is typical of his rallies, with many Black and Hispanic voters sporting bright red 'Make America Great Again' hats and other Trump-themed apparel ordinarily scarce in deep-blue New York City. Still more people stood outside, waiting to get past security." Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, May 24, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MARK PAOLETTA - Senior Fellow at Center for Renewing America, and co-editor of the book "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words" and worked on Justice Clarence Thomas's confirmation Justice Samuel Alito is facing growing calls from Democratic lawmakers to recuse himself from Jan. 6-related cases after news emerged that a second controversial flag was flown at one of his homes. Mark Paoletta social media thread  Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, May 24, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5/23/24  Hour 1    The NY Times gins up another “controversy,” this time over Sam Alito flying a religious flag outside his NJ beach home. Vince speaks with Mark Paoletta, Senior Fellow at the Center For Renewing America, and Co-Editor of the book “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words” about Justice Alito flying “An Appeal to Heaven” flag outside his beach home, and the left thinking this is a scandal.        For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.   To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.      Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vince speaks with Mark Paoletta, Senior Fellow at the Center For Renewing America, and Co-Editor of the book “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words” about Justice Alito flying “An Appeal to Heaven” flag outside his beach home and the left thinking this is a scandal.        For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.   To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.      Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5/17/24  Hour 3    Vince speaks with Christina Bobb, Attorney at the Republican National Committee about election integrity efforts taking place before the election. Vince speaks with Mark Paoletta, Senior Fellow at the Center For Renewing America, Co-Editor of the book “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words” and partner at the law firm of Schaerr Jaffe about the left trying to destroy Justice Alito for an American Flag flying upside down his home nearly four years ago.          For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.    To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.      Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vince speaks with Mark Paoletta, Senior Fellow at the Center For Renewing America, Co-Editor of the book “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words” and partner at the law firm of Schaerr Jaffe about the left trying to destroy Justice Alito for an American Flag flying upside down his home nearly four years ago.        For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.    To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.      Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MARK PAOLETTA - Senior Fellow at Center for Renewing America, and co-editor of the book "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words" and worked on Justice Clarence Thomas's confirmation - on continuous attacks on Clarence Thomas and trying to get Thomas to recuse  Clarence Thomas Has No Reason To Recuse From Any J6 Cases (thefederalist.com) Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Monday, April 22, 2024 / 8 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed:  WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MARK PAOLETTA - Senior Fellow at Center for Renewing America, and co-editor of the book "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words" and worked on Justice Clarence Thomas's confirmation - on continuous attacks on Clarence Thomas and trying to get Thomas to recuse  Clarence Thomas Has No Reason To Recuse From Any J6 Cases (thefederalist.com) Taylor Swift's new album breaks streaming records Opening statements to begin in Trump trial as case enters week two Reporter sounds alarm on 'troubling numbers' for President Biden in latest poll: 'A clear liability' Andrea Mitchell Complains Trump Trials are “Crowding Out Everything Else” VIDEO:  Brent Baker

What You Need to Know is Justice Clarence Thomas has no reason to recuse himself from any J6 or Trump case. The left is demanding (again) that Thomas recuse from the presidential immunity case next week, based on his long-time political activist wife Ginny's opinions and work on the 2020 election. But that's just a facade - the real reason is because the left is terrified of Justice Thomas's rock-solid originalist influence on the court. This is a purely political attack, as Mark Paoletta lays it all out in The Federalist. Leave Justice Thomas alone, don't recuse!   Katie Brown is the National Director for the American Life League. She joins Ed to discuss pro-life advocacy, the involvement of different generations in the fight against  abortion, and what the future holds. Katie Brown details the nightmare that is big abortion, and the travesties that Planned Parenthood engages in. Mike Kucharski is the Co-Owner and Vice President of JKC Trucking and an expert in the industry. Mike joins Ed to discuss how inflation is hitting the economy, especially with respect to food. Prices are still up across the board since covid. Mike also details the major changes the Biden administration is proposing for the EPA. Wrap Up: Trump trial follies continue. Don't be fooled by the mainstream headlines — pay attention to what's underlying the “news.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2/27/24  Hour 2     Mike Johnson stands up for the US border during a White House meeting with Biden, McConnell and Schumer. Schumer was “shaken” by what he saw at the border; Ukraine's border. The majority of Americans now support building a wall. Vince speaks with Mark Paoletta, Senior Fellow at the Center For Renewing America, Co-Editor of the book “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words” and Partner at the law firm of Schaerr Jaffe about his client and Hunter Biden's business associate, Jason Galanis' testimony to the House Oversight Committee on Friday.      For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.     To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.      Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vince speaks with Mark Paoletta, Senior Fellow at the Center For Renewing America, Co-Editor of the book “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words” and Partner at the law firm of Schaerr Jaffe about his client and Hunter Biden's business associate, Jason Galanis' testimony to the House Oversight Committee on Friday.        For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.     To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese.      Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - LAURA HANFORD - Virginia mom and proponent of Sage's Law TOPIC: ‘Sage's Law' resurges as GOP lawmakers seek to increase parental rights and school transparency in Virginia DC Council to vote on 'Secure DC' crime bill on Tuesday  WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - MARK PAOLETTA - Senior Fellow at Center for Renewing America, and co-editor of the book "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words" and worked on Justice Clarence Thomas's confirmation PAOLETTA: Every Black History Month Celebration Should Honor American Hero Clarence Thomas Washington Post: Some want Justice Thomas to skup Trump's ballot case. He doesn't plant to. ABC NEWS: Should Justice Thomas recuse in 14th Amendment case because of wife's Jan. 6 role? Haley skipped Nevada caucuses because they're ‘rigged for Trump'  Caucus confusion: Why Nevada is having 2024 primaries and GOP caucuses  Haley makes play for delegates in little-noticed nominating contest in Virgin Islands Kellyanne Conway proposes a person of color as Trump's running mate to help ‘lead an America First movement' Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, February 6, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - MARK PAOLETTA - Senior Fellow at Center for Renewing America, and co-editor of the book "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words" and worked on Justice Clarence Thomas's confirmation Movie: https://www.justicethomasmovie.com/ PAOLETTA: Every Black History Month Celebration Should Honor American Hero Clarence Thomas Washington Post: Some want Justice Thomas to skup Trump's ballot case. He doesn't plant to. ABC NEWS: Should Justice Thomas recuse in 14th Amendment case because of wife's Jan. 6 role? Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, February 6, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A simple yet weighty question for today's podcast: What is the American Dream in today's world? Is it possible to attain? How does it differ from success in other nations and our country's rich past? Mike Slater, and some callers, explore all of these thoughts and more.Following that,  Mark Paoletta, Senior Fellow at Center for Renewing America, stops by the show to talk about how the mainstream left is targeting Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and what he and others in his group are planning on doing about it if the harassment continues. It's a perfect example of righteously fighting fire with fire in today's political climate! Don't miss it!