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Last night's State of the Union wasn't just a speech—it was a generational political moment. Donald Trump delivered a message Americans needed to see: safety for citizens comes first, and Democrats' priorities were laid bare. From sanctuary cities protecting criminals to tragic stories of victims of illegal immigrant crimes, Republicans stood and applauded, while Democrats sat and glared. Every segment of this speech was designed for viral social media impact, one-minute clips capturing reactions and exposing stark contrasts. Plus, jaw-dropping updates on trade, jobs, and inflation make this episode a must-hear for anyone following American politics.
It's time for Mayoral minutes, our new segment where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve them and what makes their community special. This week we're heading to the Waikato District and Mayor Aksel Bech.
In this episode of "Gerrin' on wi' it," Paul Hayes speaks with Dr Dan Olner from the University of Sheffield about bridging the gap between academia and local government. As a policy fellow embedded within the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), Dan shares his experiences working at the intersection of data science, regional economic policy, and collaborative governance. Dan discusses his dual role as both university researcher and embedded policy analyst, explaining how he helps answer critical questions about South Yorkshire's economy, growth sectors, and regional strengths. Rather than operating as a traditional academic expert transmitting knowledge from on high, he describes a collaborative model where experts from different backgrounds work together on equal footing. Dan contrasts his ongoing, open approach with traditional consultant models, emphasising the value of sustained relationships and accessible data. The conversation also examines the sustainability of such embedded roles, the benefits to both academics and policymakers, and the need for collaborative funding from national bodies, regional authorities, and universities to mainstream this type of engagement. Ultimately, Dan makes a compelling case for why these bridging roles matter for evidence-based policymaking and regional development. This episode was recorded on 17 December 2025. If you would like to get in touch, please contact contact@y-pern.org.uk. A transcript of this episode is available. About the speakers: Paul Hayes is Senior Policy Engagement Fellow at Leeds University Business School, supporting academic colleagues in developing impacts from their work and in engaging with the policy community and public bodies. He was formerly corporate policy manager at Wakefield Council and policy lead for the Key Cities Group, an association of 27 mid-size UK cities. This role encompassed policy advisory work to local, regional and national politicians; development and authorship of local and regional strategies and plans; engagement with and representation on working groups of UK government and national bodies; and responses to consultations. The role also included scoping, commissioning, and joint development of academic and think tank research and engagement with business and voluntary and community sectors. Dr Dan Olner is a data analyst and geographer based in the School of Management at Sheffield University and, through the Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement Research Network (Y-PERN), is working with South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority on all things economic and regional and data. Dan hasn't strayed far from Yorkshire, studying politics at Sheffield University and a PhD at Leeds University. Find out about Dan's work at
NY1, Sen. Liu on the NY Education budget, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbrPmoS70Do Queens Chronicle, Chancellor expresses concern on class size https://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/chancellor-expresses-concern-on-class-size/article_0f35d866-9ec5-52cb-8bf5-2d3e8b5155d7.html NYC Parents, Testimony on Mayoral control from Diane Ravitch, Class Size Matters, and other advocates & parent leaders https://nycpublicschoolparents.blogspot.com/2026/02/hearings-and-testimony-on-mayoral.html
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WMAL GUEST: CHUCK THIES (D.C. Political Analyst) on the trial delay for D.C. Councilmember Trayon White and Janeese Lewis George’s controversial decision to swear him in. SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/ChuckThies READ: Trayon White Federal Bribery Case Delayed Until September Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow 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 Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time for Mayoral minutes, our weekly segment where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve them, and what makes their community special. Today we're heading to Jesse's home town, the beautiful Kirikiriroa Hamilton and Mayor Tim Macindoe.
Ralph welcomes, Robert Weissman co-president of Public Citizen, to discuss his Senate testimony about the many ways the Trump Administration's assault on fraud is itself fraudulent. Plus, Ralph informs us of a report from Aljazeera about the MK-84 weapon the IDF is using in Gaza that is designed to generate so much heat it literally vaporizes people.Robert Weissman is a staunch public interest advocate and activist, as well as an expert on a wide variety of issues ranging from corporate accountability and government transparency, to trade and globalization, to economic and regulatory policy. As the president of Public Citizen, he has spearheaded the effort to loosen the chokehold corporations and the wealthy have over our democracy.Every American should be worried about fraud. So it's fine for the committee to be talking about fraud, but it should be based on actual facts and what's actually happening, which is not what's going on with this focus on Minnesota… And without a doubt, if the concern is about fraud in the public or the private economy right now, the number one problem with fraud is the Trump administration.Robert WeissmanThanks to the Supreme Court decision on Presidential immunity, Trump believes (correctly) that he will not be held criminally accountable for anything that he does while he's President. And that is true so long as that Supreme Court decision stands. And I think it's fair to say that basically everyone who's working for him right now—who I think are committing all kinds of crimes, including through the sale of pardons and through the outrageous use of ICE in Minnesota and around the country—I think they expect they're going to get pardoned before he goes. So I think they think they too will be (and they're probably not wrong in expecting it) that they too will be immune from criminal prosecution (at least federal criminal prosecution) for any crimes they commit while they're in the administration.Robert WeissmanIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 2/13/26* Our top stories this week concern the Jeffrey Epstein case. According to POLITICO, Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, who, along with Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has led the charge to release the Epstein files, “took to the House floor Tuesday and read aloud the names of six ‘wealthy, powerful men' whose names were originally redacted,” in the files. These names include billionaire Victoria's Secret owner Leslie Wexner, Emirati shipping magnate Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, and Italian politician Nicola Caputo, among other more mysterious figures like Salvatore Nuara and Leonic Leonov. Khanna used congressional representatives' unique power under the speech and debate clause to make these names public, after combing through the files personally along with Rep. Massie. Khanna added “if we found six men that they were hiding in two hours, imagine how many men they are covering up for in those 3 million files.”* Speaking of hiding names in the files, Axios reports that Representative Jamie Raskin stated that “when he searched President Trump's name in the unredacted Epstein files… it came up ‘more than a million times.'” The implication of this statement is clear: Trump's cronies in the Justice Department are covering up the extent of Trump's relationship and involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Another member of the administration, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, admitted under Senate questioning that he had lunch with Epstein on his island, along with his family, claiming he “could not recall” why they did. The administration is allowing members of Congress to view the unredacted files within certain hours via a database they describe as confusing, unreliable, and clunky.* Another surprising revelation from the files is that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries apparently solicited campaign donations from Epstein back in 2013. According to MSN, Epstein received a campaign solicitation via email from a fundraising firm touting Jeffries as “one of the rising stars in the New York Congressional delegation,” and offering Epstein “an opportunity to get to know Hakeem better.” Jeffries denies having any knowledge of this firm's outreach to Epstein and decried House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer's implication that he had any relationship with the late sexual predator and financier, calling Comer a “stone cold liar” and a “malignant clown.”* In non-Epstein related news from Capitol Hill, last week lawmakers held a hearing to probe the operations of autonomous taxi service Waymo. While Republicans chose to focus on Waymo's supposed ties to Chinese companies, Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts grilled the chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, on the company's reliance on workers abroad for key safety decisions. Peña admitted that while some operators are located in the US, others – who step in when robotaxis encounter “unusual situations” – work remotely from the Philippines. Markey called this “completely unacceptable,” emphasizing that these workers may need to react “in a split second” during dangerous scenarios. Waymo is just the latest company marketing its services as high tech and autonomous, but later revealed to be reliant on cheap foreign labor. This from Business Insider.* ICE lawlessness continues to roil Congress. Many Democrats are now sounding the alarm that Trump's immigration police – masked, armed, accountable directly to him and backed to the hilt by the administration – could be used as a tool to suppress voter turnout by conducting raids at or near polling locations, thereby scaring citizens into staying home. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut said “Trump is trying to create a pretext to rig the election.” Murphy, along with some Senate Democratic allies, pushed leadership to demand that ICE be banned from polling sites as a condition of government shutdown negotiations, but leadership balked, per POLITICO. While such a scenario can sound far-fetched, Trump has “falsely and repeatedly claimed for more than a decade that millions of illegal immigrants vote in the U.S., arguing that was one factor in his 2020 loss,” and, just before the 2020 election, he pledged to send “sheriffs” and “law enforcement” to polling places.* Drop Site News' Jacqueline Sweet reports 70 organizations, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, and Unitarian, as well as civil rights, academic, legal, peace, and human rights groups, submitted a formal request to the National Security Division of the Justice Department seeking a “Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) investigation into Canary Mission.” Canary Mission is a shadowy, infamous group that tracks pro-Palestine activity on college campuses. In 2018, they appeared at the George Washington University wearing spooky masks in an attempt to intimidate the student government into voting down a BDS resolution. They failed. This latest letter comes on the heels of a Drop Site story from January that “showed among other things that Canary is operated in Israel by a large Israeli team.” As the letter notes, the Foreign Agent Registration Act “exists precisely to address this type of potential activity carried out in the United States for the benefit of a foreign country.”* In more news regarding pro-Palestine activism, last week, six defendants linked to Palestine Action, a direct action protest group in the United Kingdom, were acquitted of aggravated burglary in connection with an alleged break in at Elbit Systems, a defense firm with close ties to the Israeli military, in August 2024. The persecution of Palestine Action has gone far beyond normal law enforcement. Some activists have been in pre-trial detention for over 500 days, more than double the maximum limit set by the Crown Prosecution Service. The case of the Palestine Action protestors has drawn outcry from international human rights groups, including the United Nations and Human Rights Watch. As HRW notes, in July of last year, the British government declared Palestine Action a terrorist organization and have now detained over 2,700 protestors over infractions as minor as holding a sign reading “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.” As of now, over 20 activists are still in detention awaiting trial, many beyond the legal limits, and the six acquitted activists may face retrial. But for now, the group has scored a major victory in the face of overwhelming odds.* Turning back to domestic news, New York Governor Kathy Hochul appears to have pulled off a fait accompli in her reelection campaign. Last year, former Representative Elise Stefanik dropped her bid for the Republican gubernatorial nomination and sitting Rep. Mike Lawler declined to run. Now, Hochul's main primary opponent – Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado – has dropped his bid after Hochul secured the endorsements of New York City Mayor and political superstar Zohran Mamdani as well as the entirety of the New York Democratic congressional delegation. This from the New York Times. This is a stunning political feat for a Governor who won the narrowest gubernatorial election in the state since 1994 when she was last up in 2022. It now seems that Hochul will square off against Bruce Blakeman, the Trump-endorsed Republican executive of Nassau County in November.* Meanwhile in Los Angeles, the dynamic of the Mayoral race was upended this week by the last-minute decision of Councilmember Nithya Raman to throw her hat into the ring against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. Raman, an urban planner by trade, chairs the Council's Housing and Homelessness Committee and has “built her political identity around tenant protections, homelessness policy and efforts to accelerate housing production,” per the Los Angeles Daily News. Raman was the first of several Councilmembers elected with DSA support and she has maintained a strong relationship with the local branch despite tensions with the national organization, primarily over Israel/Palestine issues. Bass, who won a narrow election against billionaire developer Rick Caruso in 2022, has faced harsh criticism over her handling of the devastating fires in 2025 and her inability to make significant progress on the city's homelessness crisis. However, Bass maintains the support of much of the city's Democratic establishment, including the unions and much of the City Council and Raman's late entry will make it difficult for her to consolidate majority support across the sprawling western metropolis.* Finally, in a David-and-Goliath tale, we turn to TJ Sabula, the UAW Local 600 Ford factory line worker who called Trump a “pedophile protector.” Infamously, the president retorted by giving Sabula the finger and mouthing, “F--- you.” Ironically, Trump also trotted out his iconic catchphrase “You're fired.” Well, Sabula was not fired – and in fact “has no discipline on his record,” – because he was protected by his union, per the Detroit News. In a recent address, UAW Vice President Laura Dickerson said “TJ, we got your back,” adding “In that moment, we saw what the president really thinks about working people…As UAW members, we speak truth to power. We don't just protect rights, we exercise them.” UAW President Shawn Fain, who has emerged as a firebrand leader of the revitalized labor movement, commented “That's a union brother who spoke up…He put his constitutional rights to work. He put his union rights to work.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
The race is shaping up to be a bruising contest between Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George and former At-Large Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie. And ranked choice voting is an unknown factor in the race.
On today's show, we discuss the SAVE America Act, which was recently passed by a narrow vote in the House of Representatives. We speak to Portia Allen-Kyle, a civil rights attorney, public policy expert, and racial justice advocate, with experience in voting rights, civic participation, and equity-focused policy work. Next, we go to Los Angeles, where LA city council member Nithya Raman has announced her mayoral candidacy against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. We speak to Jill Cowan, LA-based reporter for The New York Times and writer of the publication's “California Today” newsletter. Finally, we turn our attention back home in the Bay Area. We'll speak with Jennifer Friedenbach, a housing and homelessness advocate and the Executive Director of the Coalition on Homelessness in San Francisco, to discuss the Bay Area homeless sweeps in preparation for the 2026 Super Bowl. — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Voting Rights, LA's Mayoral Shake-Up, and Bay Area Super Bowl Sweeps appeared first on KPFA.
The 2025 election not only saw the highest voter turnout in NYC in 50 years, but mobilized young and South Asian voters in record numbers to secure Mamdani's victory.
The 2025 election not only saw the highest voter turnout in NYC in 50 years, but mobilized young and South Asian voters in record numbers to secure Mamdani's victory.
It's time for Mayoral minutes, our new segment where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve them and what makes their community special. Today we're heading to the Central Hawke's Bay District, from where Mayor Will Foley joins Jesse.
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Kruser talks with Bob Babbage about the number of candidates in Lexington's Mayoral race, has the latest news on the winter Olympics, and asks if you think there is a cost of living crisis in the US in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob Babbage joins Kruser to talk about the latest news from the State Legislative session, the ongoing battle between Thomas Massie and Donald Trump, and the high number of candidates in Lexington's Mayoral race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional public plea for the safe return of her mother as the latest details of the investigation are revealed. Mayor Karen Bass pushes back against claims that the city’s after-action report was watered down, responding to mounting criticism and questions about transparency. A deeply personal tribute to a comedy legend: Mindy, Ed, and Don Rickles offers an intimate look at Don Rickles’ life through the eyes of his daughter Mindy Rickles and son-in-law Ed Mann. Produced by Jimmy Kimmel, the series revisits Rickles’ unforgettable late-night appearances while revealing what was happening behind the scenes, with special guest appearances along the way. Political tensions rise as Rick Caruso tells FOX LA’s Matt Seedorff he is reconsidering a run for Mayor of Los Angeles, following a Los Angeles Times report alleging the city’s response to the January 7th fires was downplayed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie appears to be putting his money where his mouth is, with a new disclosure that shows he's spent $430,000 of his own money on his mayoral campaign For more, KCBS News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
Mayoral minutes is our new segment where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve them and what makes their community special. Today we're heading to the Selwyn District and Mayor Lydia Gliddon.
Join us for the last highlight of Season 2! The New Yorkers Podcast will be back for Season 3 in two weeks! Until then, please enjoy this episode on the tantalizing tale of New York City in the 1980s from the brilliant Jonathan Mahler. ******************************* In this episode, Kelly is joined by Jonathan Mahler! He is a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, his sports journalism has been featured in the book “The Best American Sports Writing”, and he is the author of two books: “Ladies and Gentlemen, The Bronx is Burning” as well as “The Challenge.” And his third book “The Gods of New York” is available now wherever you buy books! Join them, as Jonathan tells Kelly a bit about where he's from, and his profession. Kelly asks about raising kids in New York City, and what age did he think is ok for kids to ride the subway. Kelly asks Jonathan to give him a background of New York City leading up to the 1980s. Jonathan tells him what it was like to cover the 2016 presidential campaign, and how he was inspired to write this book. Jonathan tells Kelly about some of the stories that were going on during the second half of the 1980s, and Kelly talks about how he remembers living through a lot of these headlines. Kelly asks Jonathan what he thinks of the current Mayoral race in New York City. Jae tells a funny story of what floridians think of the race. And Jonathan recounts how he thinks that the events of his book have a direct effect on this current political climate. Jonathan talks about his research process for the book, what archival he used, and the people he was able to interview. Jae and Kelly talk about how much they love the writing of the book: How personable it is, how funny it is, and how the passion for New York City is dripping off every page. Kelly asks Jonathan to tell us about the title of the book: "The Gods of New York". Jonathan talks about where the title came from, how much he loves the title, but also why he was apprehensive to call it that. Finally, Kelly asks Jonathan some questions about his writing process, as well as some fun quick New York City questions that every New Yorker has an answer for. But above all else; Jonathan Mahler is a New Yorker! Kelly Kopp's Social Media: @NewYorkCityKopp Jonathan Mahler's Social Media: @Jonathan.Mahler Jae's Social Media:@Studiojae170 Chapters (00:00:00) - New Yorkers: The Gods of New York(00:01:30) - Meet Jonathan Harris: Born and Raised in NYC(00:04:37) - Jonathan Wolff on His New Book 'The Gods of New York(00:07:10) - New York's Story of Rebirth(00:11:22) - In the Elevator With Michael Moore(00:12:06) - The New York Mayor: 1986-1990(00:14:32) - The Making of New York Mayor Ed Koch(00:16:17) - How To Write A Detailing of the AIDS Era(00:18:52) - In the Elevator With Spike Lee(00:22:16) - In the Elevator With Bernard(00:22:43) - Bernie Getz: A New York Hero ((00:27:06) - The Guardian Angels on the NYC mayoral race(00:29:49) - The Money Spent to Stop Trump(00:30:23) - How The City Went From Bad to Worse(00:32:59) - A Day in the Life of Jay(00:33:13) - What Made You Write 'This Is Worth Doing'(00:34:02) - What surprised you most during your research for The New York Story?(00:37:17) - Ed Koch's Last Year as Mayor(00:40:17) - The Gods of New York(00:41:53) - "The End of New York" by Philip Roth(00:42:57) - Readers Talk About 'The Book'(00:43:56) - 10 Quick Fire Questions for '(00:46:12) - What It Means To Be A New Yorker
Episode 310 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck kicks off the new year with a bang — from Davos diplomacy to Alberta separatism to Vancouver's crowded mayoral race heating up fast.Here's what's inside:
Some birth stories don't go the way anyone expects, and Hannah's is one that every expectant parent deserves to hear. In this episode of The Birth Lounge, Hannah joins us to share her experience of developing preeclampsia and giving birth at 28 weeks, despite having what looked like a completely normal pregnancy. She walks us through the early signs that were easy to miss, the moment everything shifted, and what it was like to suddenly find herself navigating a NICU stay she never saw coming. Together, we talk about why preeclampsia can feel so shocking, how often it's missed or caught late, and why first trimester placental screening has the potential to change outcomes. Hannah shares what she wishes she had known sooner, what helped her advocate within the medical system, and how early detection could have altered her experience. This conversation also offers practical, heartfelt support for NICU parents and the people who love them. Hannah shares what actually helped during her NICU journey, how relationships can shift under that kind of stress, and what meaningful support really looks like when a baby arrives early. We also explore emerging tools like the Encompass test, the role of baby aspirin, and how global practices around placental screening differ from what's commonly offered in the U.S. This episode isn't about fear, it's about awareness, advocacy, and the belief that parents deserve better information earlier. If you're pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or supporting someone through a high-risk experience, this episode will leave you feeling more informed, more empowered, and less alone. Guest Bio: Hannah is a NICU mom turned maternal health advocate. After developing severe preeclampsia at 28 weeks, she delivered her daughter three months early to save both of their lives. Now, Hannah shares what she wishes she had known so other parents don't have to be blindsided by a diagnosis they were never truly prepared for. SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with HeHe on Instagram Connect with Hannah on IG BIRTH EDUCATION: Join The Birth Lounge for judgment-free, evidence-based childbirth education that shows you exactly how to navigate hospital policies, avoid unnecessary interventions, and have a trauma-free labor experience, all while feeling wildly supported every step of the way Want prep delivered straight to your phone? Download The Birth Lounge App for bite-sized birth and postpartum tools you can use anytime, anywhere. And if you haven't grabbed it yet… Snag my free Pitocin Guide to understand the risks, benefits, and red flags your provider may not be telling you about, so you can make informed, powerful decisions in labor. LINKS/RESOURCES: If the NICU has touched your story, our NICU Support & Survival playlist on YouTube is there to hold space with honest conversations and supportive guidance. These are the NICU outfits from Luxie Charm Hannah mentioned! Learn more about why first trimester preeclampsia screening matters. This short video from Labcorp breaks down the importance of early, blood-based screening across pregnancy and how earlier insight can change outcomes for families: https://womenshealth.labcorp.com/preeclampsia-risk-assessment-across-all-trimesters-using-blood-based-biochemical-markers Support making early screening the standard of care: Hannah has started a petition advocating for first trimester preeclampsia risk screening to be included in routine prenatal care in the U.S., helping protect parents before they're ever blindsided: https://www.change.org/p/make-first-trimester-risk-screening-part-of-standard-prenatal-care-in-the-u-s
The Bay Area is hosting the Super Bowl a week from Sunday, and while the big game is in Santa Clara, a number of events are being held in San Francisco. For more... KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
With less than two years to go to the next presidential election, France's political forces are already jockeying for position. Emmanuel Macron's power hangs by a thread due to a revolving door of four different prime ministers. All eyes will focus to the upcoming mayoral elections in France and if the far-right national rally will gain enough support to put them in power. Elaine Cobbe, Paris based journalist joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.
We're introducing a new segment where we speak with a local mayor about what's happening in their area... the challenges they're facing... how they're working to solve them... and what makes their community special. First up is Tararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore
Across the United States, cities are acting as climate first responders - carrying climate action forward even as national politics grow more hostile. From clean energy and buildings to transport, land use and resilience to extreme weather events, mayors are proving that climate leadership does not depend on federal permission. It grows from proximity: to people, to impacts, and to the places leaders are entrusted to protect. Cities are stepping in to safeguard neighbourhoods, rivers, urban ecosystems and public health, often while the federal government undermines climate policy or attacks local authority.Featured guests:Keith Wilson, Mayor of Portland, Oregon, USAKirk Watson, Mayor of Austin, Texas, USAJuliet Oluoch, Research fellow at Ustawi Analytica and youth climate activist from Nairobi, KenyaLinks:Solved: How the World's Great Cities Are Fixing the Climate Crisis by David MillerThe Fate of the Inflation Reduction Act in the Second Era of Trump - Cities 1.5Trump signs order to withdraw US from Paris climate agreement for second time - The Guardian‘Poet, writer, wife, mom': who was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by an ICE agent? - The GuardianMayor Keith Wilson Announces Portland Has Reached more than 1,500 Emergency Overnight Beds, Delivered at Unprecedented Speed - Portland.govCostumed protesters in Portland defy description of the city as a 'war zone' - NBC NewsAustin Climate Equity Plan$3,000 grants offered to groups addressing climate change and food access challenges - Austin MonitorMore links for this episode available at jccpe.utpjournals.press and c40.org.If you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website at https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/ Listen to the Cities 1.5 five-part miniseries “Going Steady with Herman Daly: How to Unbreak the Economy (and the Planet)" here: https://lnk.to/HDMiniSeries Cities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and the C40 Centre, and is supported by C40 Cities. Sign up to the Centre newsletter: https://thecentre.substack.com/ Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield. Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo. Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/ Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/ Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/
“Can you actually run for mayor… without knowing when the election is?”That's the question that launches this segment of The Ben and Skin Show, featuring the full crew: Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray. This episode dives deep into the bizarre, headline‑making moment when Farrah Abraham — still widely known as Backdoor Teen Mom — discovers live on TMZ that she's been campaigning for an election that isn't happening until 2028, not 2026.
WMAL GUEST: CHUCK THIES (DC Political Analyst) on Kenyan McDuffie’s Official Entry Into the 2026 DC Mayoral Race SOCIAL MEDIA: @ChuckThies Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow 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 Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, January 19, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: DC MAYORAL RACE: Political analyst Chuck Thies discusses Kenyan McDuffie’s campaign launch for DC Mayor. ICE RESISTANCE: Governor Abigail Spanberger immediately rescinds the Youngkin-era order requiring state and local police to cooperate with ICE. AG FIRST FLUB: New Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones launches sweeping legal actions but makes a notable mistake on his first official letterhead opinion. GERRYMANDERING AMENDMENT: The Virginia Senate passes a constitutional amendment to allow mid-decade redistricting if other states do the same. MAYORAL CONFUSION: Reality star Farrah Abraham finds out live on TV that the Austin mayoral election isn't until 2028. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow 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 Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, January 19, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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DENVER INDEPENDENT MAYORAL CANDIDATE ROBERT TRETA JOINS ME He's running a longshot campaign but he's very interesting so he joins me at 1 to chat. In the last Mayoral election he got 169 votes. I'm going to ask him why this time would be different.
It has been a busy start to the year for Laila Cunningham, the Westminster councillor newly selected as Reform UK's candidate for the London 2028 Mayoral election. In today's episode, The Standard's City Hall Editor Ross Lydall sits down with Laila Cunningham to discuss controversial remarks she made earlier this week about London not being a “Muslim city”. During this interview, Cunningham sets out plans to make wearing face coverings, including the burqa, grounds for police to stop and search Londoners. She also discloses that, despite leading Reform's campaign for the May borough elections, she will not be standing as a candidate herself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why does the USA now have masked militias roaming its streets with almost no oversight? Why do some of the people who want to win London's next Mayoral election seem to hate the city so much? And if Prince Harry texts you to recruit you for his next lawsuit, should you answer? Ian, Helen, Adam and Andy explore these questions and more.
In 2008, Romanek appeared on Larry King Live, along with Jeff Peckman, former Mayoral candidate, endorsing Romanek's story as part of his campaign for a Denver Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission.[12] Romanek claimed to have recorded a video of an alien peeking in his window.[13] This is now commonly referred to as the "Boo Video".Romanek made an unverified claim that he consulted a video expert, stating without evidence, that the Boo Video would have cost $50,000 to fake. A paranormal claims investigations group, Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Society, debunked this claim, saying that they reproduced the video for about $90.He was the subject of the documentary film Extraordinary: The Stan Romanek Story.[1] His claims include: being abducted by aliens;[2] being implanted with an alien artifact;[3] having sustained mysterious injuries inflicted by aliens;[4] having experienced telepathic communications with aliens;[5] being dressed in women's clothing by aliens and to have fathered human-alien hybrid offspring. Romanek has been unable to corroborate any of his alien-related claims.Stanley Romanek, a 51 year-old Loveland resident was arrested earlier 2/13/2014 on charges filed by the Loveland Police in connection with a long term investigation. Romanek turned himself in at the Larimer County Jail this morning on charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Child, a class IV Felony and Sexual Exploitation of a Child, a class III Felony. The class III felony alleges distribution of child pornography and the class IV felony relates to the possession of more than 20 images of child pornography. A jury first found Romanek guilty of the charge in October 2017 after a three-year legal battle, and he was sentenced to two years in a halfway house and 10 years of sex offender intensive supervised probation.A warrant for Romanek's arrest was filed in May 2018 after his probation was revoked. Romanek had reportedly missed several therapy sessions that he was required to complete as part of his sentence due to a contagious disease, his attorneys previously told 8th Judicial District Judge Susan Blanco. The contagious disease had also prevented him from appearing in court in person, they said.Romanek, resentenced in 2020 after admitting to violating the terms of his probation sentence. The judge expressed concern that Romanek was not taking responsibility for his crimes. Romanek is set to be resentenced on January 21st, 2026 after accused by prosecutors for violating the terms of his original sentence again.Corruption in Loveland runs wild and impaxtring the validity. New eveidence shows the the memory stick with child pornagraphy may have been inserted into Stan's computer 4 days after he was arrested.Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Romanek#cite_note-14Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb7Qg_chhBEStans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StanRomanekAuthor/Stacy Lynne - Investigative JournalistShared with PublicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tempest-universe--4712510/support.
In 2008, Romanek appeared on Larry King Live, along with Jeff Peckman, former Mayoral candidate, endorsing Romanek's story as part of his campaign for a Denver Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission.[12] Romanek claimed to have recorded a video of an alien peeking in his window.[13] This is now commonly referred to as the "Boo Video".Romanek made an unverified claim that he consulted a video expert, stating without evidence, that the Boo Video would have cost $50,000 to fake. A paranormal claims investigations group, Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Society, debunked this claim, saying that they reproduced the video for about $90.He was the subject of the documentary film Extraordinary: The Stan Romanek Story.[1] His claims include: being abducted by aliens;[2] being implanted with an alien artifact;[3] having sustained mysterious injuries inflicted by aliens;[4] having experienced telepathic communications with aliens;[5] being dressed in women's clothing by aliens and to have fathered human-alien hybrid offspring. Romanek has been unable to corroborate any of his alien-related claims.Stanley Romanek, a 51 year-old Loveland resident was arrested earlier 2/13/2014 on charges filed by the Loveland Police in connection with a long term investigation. Romanek turned himself in at the Larimer County Jail this morning on charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Child, a class IV Felony and Sexual Exploitation of a Child, a class III Felony. The class III felony alleges distribution of child pornography and the class IV felony relates to the possession of more than 20 images of child pornography. A jury first found Romanek guilty of the charge in October 2017 after a three-year legal battle, and he was sentenced to two years in a halfway house and 10 years of sex offender intensive supervised probation.A warrant for Romanek's arrest was filed in May 2018 after his probation was revoked. Romanek had reportedly missed several therapy sessions that he was required to complete as part of his sentence due to a contagious disease, his attorneys previously told 8th Judicial District Judge Susan Blanco. The contagious disease had also prevented him from appearing in court in person, they said.Romanek, resentenced in 2020 after admitting to violating the terms of his probation sentence. The judge expressed concern that Romanek was not taking responsibility for his crimes. Romanek is set to be resentenced on January 21st, 2026 after accused by prosecutors for violating the terms of his original sentence again.Corruption in Loveland runs wild and impaxtring the validity. New eveidence shows the the memory stick with child pornagraphy may have been inserted into Stan's computer 4 days after he was arrested.Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Romanek#cite_note-14Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb7Qg_chhBEStans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StanRomanekAuthor/Stacy Lynne - Investigative JournalistShared with PublicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tempest-universe--4712510/support.Follow the #podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thetempestuniverse
On today's episode, CORINNE FISHER and KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON go over GWF's stand-out moments of 2025. The gals, along with producer, ERIC FRETTY, do an end-of-year personal performance review and discuss their resolutions for a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2026. PLUS! Denise Richards' true personality, David Harbour and Lily Allen's awkward house tour, and Brian Walshe's incriminating google searches. Follow CORINNE on IG @PhilanthropyGalFollow KRYSTYNA on IG @KrystynaHutchFollow ERIC on IG @EricFretty Want to write into the show? Send us an email SorryAboutLastNightShow@gmail.com Music credit for today's episode:KIIRABluehttps://music.apple.com/us/song/blue/1746769722 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Las familias españolas reducen su ahorro un 12% en el tercer trimestre (20% menos interanual), con cuatro descensos seguidos. La inflación se mantiene alta (IPC 2.7%, subyacente 2.3%), mermando el poder adquisitivo, especialmente por alimentos y servicios, y supera la media europea. La baliza V-16 es obligatoria desde mañana. La multa por no usarla eficazmente es de 80 euros, sin controles inmediatos previstos. Modelos ya comprados y retirados de homologación son válidos. La baliza geolocaliza vehículos averiados, alertando a otros, pero no identifica al usuario ni contacta emergencias; el conductor debe hacerlo. En Europa, rige la ley del país de origen del vehículo. José Tomé dimite como presidente de la Diputación de Lugo por una denuncia interna de agresión sexual, pero niega los cargos y mantiene su acta y alcaldía. En deportes, el Real Madrid entrena abierto. Rondón deja Oviedo y Mayoral se recupera. Destacan partidos clave de baloncesto. Nutricionalmente, se aconseja atún ...
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Send us a textIn this “giving it the best that I got” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump's aging lame duck era, about Cory Booker's fast nuptials, OpenAI in legal trouble, a Philly ward leader gets hired in Mayor Parker's administration, why cutting family members off isn't a "trend," why CEO of Zeus made headlines for the messiest reason, and much more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. New York correspondent Luke Tress joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Last Wednesday, roughly 200 rowdy protesters disrupted an Israel-immigration event outside the Park East Synagogue. Tress was there and paints a picture of the events and the evolving responses from Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Days after US pro-Palestinian protesters shouted chants including “Globalize the Intifada” and “Death to the IDF” outside the Upper East Side synagogue, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who is Jewish, apologized to the congregation during Shabbat services. Is this allaying the community's fears? We then dive into the question several lawfare groups are now asking: Can a US law protecting abortion clinics push back against protests at synagogues? This week, anti-Zionist activist groups in New York City backed a Muslim leader who led a walkout from a college interfaith event last week after decrying a fellow panelist as “Zionist.” We learn how the mass exodus was basically shrugged off by those in attendance -- but why it is important to illuminate this and other similar events. Jewish groups at the University of Pennsylvania have expressed concern after federal authorities pressed the university in recent days to provide personal information about Jewish staffers in an investigation meant to combat antisemitism on campus. Tress untangles this saga. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Anti-Zionist protesters chant ‘Death to the IDF’ at New York City synagogue ‘We need to make them scared’: NYC synagogue protest crosses new red lines NYPD chief apologizes for allowing ‘turmoil’ outside synagogue Can a US law protecting abortion clinics push back against protests at synagogues? Imam at NYC college interfaith event blames Jewish speaker for Gaza, leads walkout NYC anti-Zionist groups back walkout from interfaith campus event to protest Hillel leader Penn Jewish groups ‘concerned’ as feds seek info on Jews for antisemitism probe Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Podwaves. IMAGE: The entrance to Park East Synagogue, with dueling protesters on each side, separated by police, in New York City, November 19, 2025. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In episode 1965, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Rebrand, Mort Burke, to discuss… Megyn Kelly Launches SiriusXM Channel With Defense of Jeffrey Epstein, Megyn Kelly: Fairweather Pedo Defender, Meanwhile... Is Trump Warming Up The Band For Some Illegal Warfare Distractions? Zohran Needs A Proper Security Clearance To Be Mayor; Will Trump Grant It? Brad Sherman Got Caught Looking at Dirty Pictures On A Plane, Of Course We’re Getting A Labubu Movie and more! Megyn Kelly Suddenly Finds Pedophilia Very Hard to Define Megyn Kelly Questions If Jeffrey Epstein Was A Pedophile Because 'He Wasn't Into, Like, 8-Year-Olds' Megyn Kelly Eviscerated Over Epstein Remark: ‘This Is Career Ending’ Megyn Kelly to Headline Her Own SiriusXM Channel as Part of New Multi-Year Deal Megyn Kelly in 2018: " There's no consenting for a 14 or even a 17 year old." Reporter: You said Venezuela wants to talk. What does that mean? Trump: You tell me. I don’t know Trump plans to meet with Mamdani, says he’ll ‘work something out’ with New York City’s mayor-elect Brad Sherman Got Caught Looking at Dirty Pictures On A Plane Of Course We’re Getting A Labubu Movie LISTEN: Plumb Tuckered by Surprise ChefSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Wilkow (of The Wilkow Majority) says Zohran Mamdani's plans for NYC will end in disaster. Viva Frei goes off on Canada's forced slaughter of the Universal Ostrich Farm birds, which their government claimed was for “biosecurity and biocontainment protocols to mitigate the risk of spreading HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza)” despite objections from the farm's owners. Dr. Drew learned about gold, silver & retirement with Augusta – now it's your turn: https://drdrew.com/gold Andrew Wilkow is the host of The Wilkow Majority, airing weekdays on Sirius/XM Patriot 125. He began his radio career in college and rose to prominence after being hired by Sirius in 2006. Follow at https://x.com/WilkowMajority David Freiheit, known as Viva Frei, is an attorney and commentator who hosts The Viva Frei Show on Rumble and Locals. He cohosts Viva & Barnes Live with attorney Robert Barnes. Follow at https://x.com/TheVivaFrei 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew's favorite products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors • AUGUSTA PRECIOUS METALS – Thousands of Americans are moving portions of their retirement into physical gold & silver. Learn more in this 3-minute report from our friends at Augusta Precious Metals: https://drdrew.com/gold or text DREW to 35052 • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at https://drdrew.com/fatty15 • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley • VSHREDMD – Formulated by Dr. Drew: The Science of Cellular Health + World-Class Training Programs, Premium Content, and 1-1 Training with Certified V Shred Coaches! More at https://drdrew.com/vshredmd • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. Always consult your physician before making any decisions about your health. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Executive Producers • Kaleb Nation - https://kalebnation.com • Susan Pinsky - https://x.com/firstladyoflove Content Producer & Booking • Emily Barsh - https://x.com/emilytvproducer Hosted By • Dr. Drew Pinsky - https://x.com/drdrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stu Burguiere reacts to Zohran Mamdani's mayoral victory in New York City and breaks down the disheartening results from several of yesterday's other major elections around the nation. Then, Stu breaks down the Supreme Court's newest discussions involving President Donald Trump's tariffs. TODAY'S SPONSORS RAYCON Black Friday is around the corner and Raycon audio products are up to 30% off sitewide. Visit http://www.buyraycon.com/STUOPEN to take advantage of the deals BEAM ORGANICS Visit https://shopbeam.com/STU and use code STU to get our exclusive discount of up to 50% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Evidence in the James Comey indictment comes to light; Mayoral campaigns near their end; and Democrats have no bench for the impending elections Watch VINCE Live on Rumble - Mon-Fri 10AM ET https://rumble.com/vince Comey expected to work for 'President-elect Clinton,' knew top aide was talking to media: emails https://justthenews.com/accountability/political-ethics/comey-expected-work-president-elect-clinton-knew-top-aide-was James Comey prosecution legit, not ‘vindictive' extension of Trump's grudges, feds say https://nypost.com/2025/11/03/us-news/james-comey-prosecution-legit-not-vindictive-extension-of-trumps-grudges-feds-say/ US v James Comey: UNITED STATES' RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS INDICTMENT BASED ON VINDICTIVE AND SELECTIVE PROSECUTION https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.vaed.582136/gov.uscourts.vaed.582136.138.0.pdf Sponsors: American Financing - https://AmericanFinancing.net/Vince Birch Gold - Text VINCE to the number 989898 Boll and Branch: bollandbranch.com/Vince code: Vince Blackout Coffee - https://BlackoutCoffee.com/Vince Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In episode 1958, Jack and Miles are joined by artist and musician, Janie Danger, to discuss… 9% of NYC Will Self Rapture If Mamdani Wins!!! What’s The Deal With Erika Kirk And JD Vance? Mariah Carey Announces Christmas Season By Union Busting Santa’s Elves, New Lorre Lore…Chuck Lorre (Big Bang Theory, Two And A Half Men) Wrote The TMNT Theme and more! Erika Kirk: “No one will ever replace my husband, but I do see some similarities of my husband in JD” J.D. Vance, Erika Kirk at University of Mississippi Mariah Carey Announces Christmas Season By Union Busting Santa’s Elves Mariah Carey Declares ‘It’s Time’ for the Holidays in True Diva Fashion with an Elf Showdown and a Festive New Collab: Watch Chuck Lorre on writing the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle" themesong The Prolific Sitcom Producer Who Wrote the Theme to ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ LISTEN: Coming Home by PachymanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Kolvet, Jack Posobiec, Tyler Bowyer and Cliff Maloney dive deep into the latest controversy surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show, Roger Goodell and Bad Bunny. The Thoughtcrime crew also dissects the latest on the gambling scandal that rocked the NBA and reflect on round two of the NYC Mayoral debates. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Kolvet, Jack Posobiec, Tyler Bowyer and Cliff Maloney dive deep into the latest controversy surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show, Roger Goodell and Bad Bunny. The Thoughtcrime crew also dissects the latest on the gambling scandal that rocked the NBA and reflect on round two of the NYC Mayoral debates. All this and more on this week's THOUGHTCRIMESupport the show
On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, there was a major FBI bust of an illegal sports betting scheme involving four NBA teams (Charlotte Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors) and four mafia families (Bonanno, Gambino, Genovese, Lucchese), netting over $7 million. The NBA Has a problem, people need to have faith in the game. This is a massive blackeye for the NBA. Also, those who say that Israel will never annex the West Bank (Judea and Samaria), have no idea what's taking place in the West Bank. Israel will do whatever it chooses to do. The recent Knesset vote on annexation was initiated by the left to divide conservatives and the administration. If Judea and Samaria don't belong to the Jews, who does it belong to? Shiloh's history proves Judea and Samaria as ancestral Jewish homeland is crucial to Judaism and Christianity. Later, Zohran Mamdani got his butt kicked at the NYC debate. He's a sloganeer, which is typical of Marxists, but he won't be substantive at all. Afterward, Obamacare is a lie focused on centralization and control rather than affordability, leading to loss of civil liberties, restricted benefits, and second-rate care where patients can't access desired doctors, hospitals, or medicines. It's just like socialist systems in Canada and Britain, from which people flee to the US for better care, yet Democrats aim to mimic them. Democrats caused the government shutdown to maintain and expand Obamacare subsidies and reinstate benefits for illegal aliens, refusing reforms and relying on media to blame Republicans, ultimately destroying Medicare, Medicaid, and employee insurance by inflating healthcare costs. Finally, a Daily Mail article predicts Christianity's decline as America's majority religion amid Islam's rise. U.S. was founded on tolerant Judeo-Christian values fused with Enlightenment, rejected by Marxists and Islamists. This ideological clash threatens free society's survival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices