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It's Friday....Chris, GP and Dev get on Roser for not wearing his Tigers gear (3:00) then they talk Memphis/UNLV and how they have no idea what to expect but they're excited to see Memphis QB Marcus Stokes (10:45). There's an imposter who posed as a 49ers player and scammed women out of over $1.3M (36:46). We have 5 Things for the Weekend presented by the National Guard: 49ers Imposter, Ryan Fitzpatrick comments on Browns QB, NFL Preseason, College Football Weekend, Memphis/UNLV (1:07:55)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Devin Walker, Jon RoserGuest: Gary ParrishTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

Send us Fan MailBrandon Burton is a retired Captain who served for 20 years with the Nebraska Army National Guard, including two combat deployments to Afghanistan in 2008 and 2013. An engineer officer, instructor and former commander of the 623rd Engineer Company, Brandon's military career took him from leading soldiers overseas to training the next generation of Guard officers. He retired from uniformed service in 2022 and is the author of Authority Without Control: A Memoir on Conflict, Restraint, and Leadership.Get Brandon's book here: https://us.amazon.com/Authority-Without-Control-Restraint-Leadership/dp/B0HB1H9HK3Support the show

ABC is taking Trump's FCC to court, using his own words against him to argue that its unprecedented early license review is retaliatory and violates its First Amendment rights. Dina Doll discusses how the law is on ABC's side, as the Supreme Court recently ruled unanimously in favor of the NRA, finding the government's coercion of its speech unconstitutional. Meantime, Trump shows why it is so important that ABC and Walt Disney fight back, as he threatens yet another billion-dollar defamation suit, this time against a think tank that published a report finding his National Guard deployments didn't actually reduce violent crime. Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutube Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Aug. 23 that an “economic D-Day” is coming for the Iranian regime, with the United States taking strong measures to sever Tehran's economic lifelines, including imposing consequences on Iran's trade partners. Bessent will address the media on Monday and is expected to announce further U.S. sanctions targeting Iran and its trading partners.Tens of thousands have been evacuated from the Reno, Nevada, area as the fast-moving Hawk Fire threatens the city. About 42,000 residents are under evacuation orders, with another 45,000 in an evacuation warning zone. The fire has burned 15,000 acres since it began on Saturday. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has declared a state of emergency and deployed National Guard resources. At least six people have been injured, including three civilians and three first responders.New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Aug. 24 that his party will introduce a bill in Parliament that seeks ‌to ban children under 16 from using social media, proposing fines of up to 10 percent of a platform's global revenue for noncompliance. The bill would require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to verify users' ages, including using existing account information, facial technology, and digital identity documents. It was not immediately clear whether the bill would garner sufficient support to pass through Parliament, with one of Luxon's coalition partners, the New Zealand First party, saying it would not support it. The proposal follows Australia's move last year to ban social media for children under 16.

Jen Psaki reports on the firing by Pete Hegseth's Pentagon of the editor-in-chief of the Stars and Stripes military newspaper, as well as one of its reporters, and considers the broader context of the Trump administration's attacks on the free press and Hegseth's particular battle against independent media. Erik Slavin, now former editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, and Lara Korte, former Middle East reporter for Stars and Stripes join to discuss with Jen Psaki. A report from the Center for American Progress shows that despite costing a huge amount of money and making huge human resource demands, Donald Trump's National Guard deployment to U.S. citites like Washington, D.C. has not done what Trump promised. Neera Tanden, president and C.E.O. of the Center for American Progress talks with Jen Psaki about the the evidence that Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to fight crime in U.S. cities has been a giant waste of taxpayer money that has not reduced the rate of violent crime in those cities. Rob Flaherty and Jesse Lehrich , co-hosts of the "Nobody Knows Anything” show, discuss the week's news in politics with Jen Psaki. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While there is no good news for Democrats, there is plenty of good news for Donald Trump and MAGA. Let begin with the MI governor.   [X] SB – Gretchen Whitmer praises Trump v Biden https://www.foxnews.com/media/democratic-governor-credits-trump-delivering-mission-michigan-biden-couldnt-get-over-finish-line.amp Whitmer appeared to be referring to Mission Next, which will replace the retiring A-10 Warthog aircraft based at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan with 21 brand-new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets. The mission is part of a modernization plan for the National Guard Base, according to the National Guard's website, which includes construction and infrastructure upgrades that will create jobs and new training opportunities. Trump shared details of the new fighter jet mission in April 2025 during a speech to National Guard members at the Michigan base for an event commemorating his 100th day in office. "Fresh off the line. That means they are brand new," Trump said at the time. "They've never been anywhere. This is where they're going to be for a long time. And I saw one of them, flew over my head, and I said, ‘What the hell is that?' That plane has serious power. So, this is the best there is anywhere in the world, the F-15EX Eagle II. This will keep Selfridge at the cutting edge of Northern American air power."   [X] SB – Fox News on MI and ME Senate races Republicans have an edge in MI. Expensive. Competitive.   [X] SB - TMZ Harvey Levin scolds Democrats and DSA   https://www.newsbreak.com/share/4829701715513-top-state-democrat-found-guilty-by-jury-on-federal-charges-in-corruption-trial A prominent former Democratic lawmaker in New Mexico has been found guilty on dozens of federal counts after carrying out an extended kickback scheme that siphoned public education funds into a business owned by her friend. The guilty verdict was returned by a jury on Friday, concluding a trial that featured testimony from investigators, tax specialists, and former associates of Sheryl Williams Stapleton. Kevin Jackson has been called, the "white-collar" Joe Rogan. Given their similar backgrounds in TV, comedy, and martial arts, it's easy to see why people enjoy Kevin's show so much. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While there is no good news for Democrats, there is plenty of good news for Donald Trump and MAGA. Let begin with the MI governor. [X] SB – Gretchen Whitmer praises Trump v Biden https://www.foxnews.com/media/democratic-governor-credits-trump-delivering-mission-michigan-biden-couldnt-get-over-finish-line.amp Whitmer appeared to be referring to Mission Next, which will replace the retiring A-10 Warthog aircraft based at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan with 21 brand-new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets. The mission is part of a modernization plan for the National Guard Base, according to the National Guard's website, which includes construction and infrastructure upgrades that will create jobs and new training opportunities. Trump shared details of the new fighter jet mission in April 2025 during a speech to National Guard members at the Michigan base for an event commemorating his 100th day in office. "Fresh off the line. That means they are brand new," Trump said at the time. "They've never been anywhere. This is where they're going to be for a long time. And I saw one of them, flew over my head, and I said, ‘What the hell is that?' That plane has serious power. So, this is the best there is anywhere in the world, the F-15EX Eagle II. This will keep Selfridge at the cutting edge of Northern American air power."   [X] SB – Fox News on MI and ME Senate races Republicans have an edge in MI. Expensive. Competitive. [X] SB - TMZ Harvey Levin scolds Democrats and DSA   https://www.newsbreak.com/share/4829701715513-top-state-democrat-found-guilty-by-jury-on-federal-charges-in-corruption-trial A prominent former Democratic lawmaker in New Mexico has been found guilty on dozens of federal counts after carrying out an extended kickback scheme that siphoned public education funds into a business owned by her friend. The guilty verdict was returned by a jury on Friday, concluding a trial that featured testimony from investigators, tax specialists, and former associates of Sheryl Williams Stapleton. Williams Stapleton chose not to take the stand and now faces up to 20 years in federal prison when she is sentenced. Kevin Jackson has been called, the "white-collar" Joe Rogan. Given their similar backgrounds in TV, comedy, and martial arts, it's easy to see why people enjoy Kevin's show so much. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailComedian Andy Imlay returns to The Days Grimm Podcast for a record-breaking fourth appearance, making him the only guest to appear four separate times with four different backdrops. From testing the boundaries of dark comedy to hilarious small-town Boonville drama, this Comedy Cache episode is packed with unfiltered laughs and wild stories.In this episode, Brian, Cory, and Tom sit down with Andy to explore the mechanics of writing comedy and where the line is drawn with dark humor, referencing heavy-hitting acts like Anthony Jeselnik, Jimmy Carr, and Jim Jeffries. Andy shares a brand new stand-up premise exploring whether historical and religious figures were actually the world's first magicians. He also recounts the unforgettable, laugh-out-loud story of scoring in the 98th percentile on the ASVAB test, only to severely shock the National Guard military recruiter who walked into the office to find Andy on crutches. Whether you are an aspiring comic or just love wild stories about everyday absurdities, this conversation delivers.Comedy is all about timing, as the crew discusses how tragedy plus timing equals comedy. This episode provides a behind-the-scenes look into a comedian's mind, showing how everyday observations—from weird community Facebook pages to viral videos of Amish communities—can be transformed into engaging stage material.   If you enjoyed this episode with Andy Imlay, be sure to subscribe to The Days Grimm Podcast for more comedy cache episodes, wild stories, and interviews! Hit the like button, share this video with a friend, and let us know your favorite moment in the comments below. TIMELINE : 00:00 - Intro & Andy Imlay's 4th podcast appearance 03:06 - Andy's feature on the Weird Careers podcast07:16 - Dark humor boundaries, Anthony Jeselnik, and Jimmy Carr 17:49 - Andy's new stand-up premise: Who was the first magician? 26:24 - The hilarious military recruiter ASVAB story 29:22 - Taking a live online IQ test 34:00 - Audience bucket premise 36:41 - Reacting to Amish men moving a barn by hand 41:25 - Discussing Helen Keller and Steve Martin movies 46:20 - Small town Boonville drama & community Facebook pages 54:35 - Details on Andy's upcoming VFW comedy show[The Days Grimm Podcast Links]- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm- Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm- GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by]Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

We open today with Linda Kearns stepping in for Dawn Stensland as Dawn enjoys a well-deserved break with her family. We dive right into historical milestones, reflecting on the 49th anniversary of Elvis Presley's funeral and recounting the public viewing at Graceland, the massive procession through Memphis, and the lasting cultural legacy of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. We also react to listener calls regarding Dr. Anthony Fauci, examining the legal complexities surrounding potential presidential pardons and debating whether pursuing prosecution makes sense as the midterms approach. We bring on independent journalists Frank Scales and Ian McGinnis from Surge Philly to break down what is happening on the ground at political demonstrations across the East Coast. The crew reacts to their firsthand accounts covering radical left-wing protests in Washington, D.C., where activists gathered to demonstrate against the one-year National Guard deployment. We discuss how crime rates and homicides dropped significantly following the deployment, while highlighting how extreme anti-American rhetoric and fringe political movements continue to surface at these demonstrations. We press Frank and Ian on the underlying causes of youth radicalization, exploring how economic pressure, a lack of community, and broken family structures drive young people toward socialist ideologies. To end the conversation on a lighter note, we put our guests through a fifth-grade trivia quiz covering basic American history and science, proving just how important real civic education is today. We wrap up the show looking ahead to the Phillies' playoff chances before handing off the microphone to the Dean of Talk Radio, Dom Giordano.

A look at the 2026 midterm elections and the primary season with veteran Democratic strategist James Carville and RealClearPolitics co-founder Tom Bevan, including the growing influence of democratic socialist candidates within the Democratic Party. Then, Manhattan Institute fellow Rafael Mangual discusses new crime data showing violent crime at or near historic lows in many U.S. cities and whether federal policies and National Guard deployments have played a role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for Listening to Skiba News Nation!Welcome to episode 164 of Skiba News Nation! @JeremiahSkiba and @Jaketohuman return with another explosive Skiba News Nation episode covering current events, emerging technology, hidden history and controversial stories that deserve a closer look.

Military families say service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are enduring mold, food shortages, and deteriorating mental health during an extended deployment tied to the war in Iran. MS Now’s Priya Sridhar explains what families are describing, and why lawmakers are demanding answers. It’s been a year since President Trump sent the National Guard to Washington, D.C. NOTUS’s Martin Austermuhle breaks down the mission’s mounting cost, and tells us what locals make of troops becoming a fixture in the city. Hollywood just wrapped its first $4 billion summer since the pandemic. Variety’s Rebecca Rubin explains what’s fueling its rebound. Plus, a federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard, Flock Safety announced new privacy safeguards for its surveillance cameras, and what it takes to complete a marathon when there’s wine involved. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick. Warning: This episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, you can contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

Kinzinger's concern matches Hawk's. Not whether it would be legal, since the Constitution gives the president no role in elections and states and counties run them, but whether courts could move fast enough if it happened days before voting, and what enforcement would look like after an order issued. The political picture explains the temptation. Approval at record lows, a wide primary turnout gap, and a chunk of Republican voters who only show up when Trump is on the ballot. Register, and have a plan to vote. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

Jon Herold spends Friday explaining why he refuses to watch the much hyped Candace Owens versus Andrew Wilson debate, arguing that a debate can never settle a controlled opposition dynamic and that whoever "wins" has nothing to do with who is actually right. He responds to some chat pushback on his stance, then shifts into a genuinely quiet news day covering an appeals court dismissing an Alien Enemies Act challenge, a trade court upholding Trump's de minimis tariff closure, and a report on federal agencies routing funds to terror linked charities. There is also a look at falling DC and Memphis crime stats tied to National Guard deployment, Trump's Supreme Court push on ballroom construction, and some personal baseball and birthday stories. Sponsor reads, meetup ticket reminders, and an extended chat hangout round out a lighter Friday show.

What a way to run a country: ICE thugs will soon have special gloves that deliver an electric shock to people they're trying to detain; D.C. residents have to contend with National Guard troops on their streets because the president likes fascist theater; and sailors who've been at sea for more than 250 days—for a war that no one understands—are trying to kill themselves by jumping overboard. Plus: Most of the media is ignoring that Republicans are running nutso candidates all over the place, Karoline Leavitt has been a pretty talented liar, and what did Trump smell like when he emerged from the catering cart?Adam Kinzinger joins Tim Miller. show notes: Kinzinger's Substack Video of the shock gloves being used Bond villain Oddjob 

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Alan Rozenshtein, Michael Feinberg, and Loren Voss to talk through the week's big news in national security, including:“Under Pressure.” Over the past two weeks, hackers have breached the industrial control systems of water and wastewater utilities in at least seven states, prompting an urgent joint warning from federal agencies. The intruders locked operators out of internet-connected control devices, changed passwords, and in some cases caused water-pressure drops and flooding, forcing utilities to switch to manual operation and issue boil-water notices. The attacks came just days after federal agencies renewed their warning about Iranian-affiliated cyber activity targeting U.S. critical infrastructure amidst the ongoing war with Iran—though the administration has not formally attributed them, and President Trump has publicly waved off the Iran theory. How worried should we be about the security of our critical infrastructure? And what, if anything, can Washington actually do about it?“The Shawshank Resumption.” Last week, at the annual Black Hat cybersecurity conference, OpenAI provided a detailed look into the recent high-profile cybersecurity incident in which an AI model being stress-tested by OpenAI broke out of its evaluation sandbox, found its way onto the open internet through a zero-day vulnerability, and hacked its way into the systems of the machine learning platform Hugging Face—apparently in an effort to cheat on the very security test it was being given by stealing the answer key. The account they gave was an extraordinary one, as it described dozens of agents using various frontier and non-frontier models collaborating across a secret messageboard they established to hack an internal software system to access the outside internet—and then doing it again, this time successfully, after OpenAI caught and deleted their first attempt. What does this level of collaboration and persistence mean for the future of cybersecurity? And what can anyone do about it?“Apocalypse Mow.” This week marks one year since President Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C., as part of his “Make DC Safe and Beautiful” initiative. Twelve months and nearly 10,000 troops later, the deployment has become a normalized fixture: armed Guard members patrol the National Mall, Metro stations, and neighborhoods, while also picking up trash, spreading mulch, and pruning trees. The Pentagon now projects the mission—which Trump has authorized through Inauguration Day 2029—will cost an additional $1.4 billion. But a year in, it remains genuinely unclear what these troops are actually doing, and whether much of it counts as law enforcement at all. What has the deployment accomplished? And what does its open-ended normalization mean for the use of the military at home?In object lessons, Mike is descending into madness; that is, the Dark Horse Comics manga adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's “At the Mountains of Madness.” Alan is being sucked into the black hole of binge reading “The Expanse” novel series (and then Alan and Scott nerd out to sci-fi generally; bear with it). Scott is voting “yea” on playing “Yea or Nay” today. And Loren is diving into handwritten primary source documents, and you can, too!Note: We'll be on vacation next week, so be on the lookout for our next episode on August 27!To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Alan Rozenshtein, Michael Feinberg, and Loren Voss to talk through the week's big news in national security, including:“Under Pressure.” Over the past two weeks, hackers have breached the industrial control systems of water and wastewater utilities in at least seven states, prompting an urgent joint warning from federal agencies. The intruders locked operators out of internet-connected control devices, changed passwords, and in some cases caused water-pressure drops and flooding, forcing utilities to switch to manual operation and issue boil-water notices. The attacks came just days after federal agencies renewed their warning about Iranian-affiliated cyber activity targeting U.S. critical infrastructure amidst the ongoing war with Iran—though the administration has not formally attributed them, and President Trump has publicly waved off the Iran theory. How worried should we be about the security of our critical infrastructure? And what, if anything, can Washington actually do about it?“The Shawshank Resumption.” Last week, at the annual Black Hat cybersecurity conference, OpenAI provided a detailed look into the recent high-profile cybersecurity incident in which an AI model being stress-tested by OpenAI broke out of its evaluation sandbox, found its way onto the open internet through a zero-day vulnerability, and hacked its way into the systems of the machine learning platform Hugging Face—apparently in an effort to cheat on the very security test it was being given by stealing the answer key. The account they gave was an extraordinary one, as it described dozens of agents using various frontier and non-frontier models collaborating across a secret messageboard they established to hack an internal software system to access the outside internet—and then doing it again, this time successfully, after OpenAI caught and deleted their first attempt. What does this level of collaboration and persistence mean for the future of cybersecurity? And what can anyone do about it?“Apocalypse Mow.” This week marks one year since President Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C., as part of his “Make DC Safe and Beautiful” initiative. Twelve months and nearly 10,000 troops later, the deployment has become a normalized fixture: armed Guard members patrol the National Mall, Metro stations, and neighborhoods, while also picking up trash, spreading mulch, and pruning trees. The Pentagon now projects the mission—which Trump has authorized through Inauguration Day 2029—will cost an additional $1.4 billion. But a year in, it remains genuinely unclear what these troops are actually doing, and whether much of it counts as law enforcement at all. What has the deployment accomplished? And what does its open-ended normalization mean for the use of the military at home?In object lessons, Mike is descending into madness; that is, the Dark Horse Comics manga adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's “At the Mountains of Madness.” Alan is being sucked into the black hole of binge reading “The Expanse” novel series (and then Alan and Scott nerd out to sci-fi generally; bear with it). Scott is voting “yea” on playing “Yea or Nay” today. And Loren is diving into handwritten primary source documents, and you can, too!Note: We'll be on vacation next week, so be on the lookout for our next episode on August 27!To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At-Large D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson speaks to WAMU about the anniversary of President Trump's federal troop surge and how a year of National Guard presence is shaping city politics.

August 13, 2026 ~ Michael Bouchard, Captain in the National Guard, Republican Congressional Candidate for the 10th district talks to Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly Cobb in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Finding True Love, Faith & Purpose | Author George C. Mills Author and military veteran George C. Mills joins Ric Bratton on This Week in America for a conversation about faith, love, life lessons, military service, and the experiences that inspired his growing collection of books.Raised in the small community of Mulberry, Mississippi, George learned early the importance of faith in God, family, and hard work. After high school, he joined his hometown National Guard and ultimately spent his military career working as a surface mechanic. Years later, after a divorce and while searching for a new direction in life, George returned to something he had enjoyed since childhood—writing.His books explore deeply personal subjects ranging from the search for true love and the role of faith in relationships to moral choices, personal growth, resilience, and military service. His works include As The Journey Begins, Looking Forward As The Journey Continues, The Footprints of an American Soldier, and stories in the Clay series.In this interview, George discusses how his Mississippi upbringing shaped his worldview, how his Christian faith influences his writing, what his experiences in the military taught him, and why he believes true love involves something much deeper than physical attraction. He also shares what he hopes readers—especially younger readers—can learn about accepting change, making choices, and moving forward through life's inevitable twists and turns.In this conversation: How faith and small-town values shaped George C. Mills His journey from military service to becoming an author Finding true love through faith and shared values The difference between love and lust Lessons from The Footprints of an American Soldier How life's struggles influence his characters Writing about morality without losing the human story What George hopes younger readers take from his books What's next for George C. Mills This Week in America with Ric Bratton is heard on more than 100 radio stations and podcast platforms worldwide, featuring compelling conversations with authors, experts, and fascinating guests sharing stories, ideas, and insights that inform, inspire, and entertain.For listeners interested in Christian authors, faith-based books, military stories, true love, Christian relationships, personal growth, resilience, veterans, inspirational books, and finding purpose through faith, don't miss Ric Bratton's conversation with author and veteran George C. Mills.KeywordsGeorge C. Mills, George Mills author, author George C. Mills, Christian author, Christian books, faith-based books, faith and love, true love, finding true love, Christian relationships, love and faith, love versus lust, military veteran, National Guard veteran, military books, military stories, American soldier, The Footprints of an American Soldier, As The Journey Begins, Looking Forward As The Journey Continues, Clay's Endless Dream, Clay's Battle Between True Love and Lust, inspirational author, inspirational books, personal growth, resilience, life lessons, finding purpose, Mississippi author, veteran author, Ric Bratton, This Week in America, This Week in America with Ric Bratton, author interview, podcast interview

Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback joins The Connect to explain why he believes it's time for a political revolution at the state level—and why Florida must stand up to Washington, Wall Street, foreign influence, and the growing surveillance state. In this wide-ranging conversation, Fishback lays out his plan to eliminate Flock license-plate cameras, oppose Palantir-style mass surveillance, protect First and Fourth Amendment rights, and repeal Florida laws he believes restrict criticism of foreign governments. He also breaks down his opposition to the H-1B visa system, arguing that major corporations are replacing qualified American workers with cheaper foreign labor. Fishback explains how he would penalize companies that refuse to hire qualified Florida residents, prevent private-equity firms and foreign investors from buying up single-family homes, and stop taxpayer-subsidized AI data centers from spreading across the state. The discussion also covers Florida public schools, student accountability, crime and “teen takeovers,” restoring rights to former nonviolent offenders, gun rights, undeclared foreign wars, the National Guard, AIPAC influence, state sovereignty, and his legal battle to remain on the ballot. Can Florida become a model for a new American liberty movement—or is the political machine too powerful to defeat? Go Support James! Website: https://www.votemyflorida.org/ Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Introduction: The Fight for Freedom 00:42 Why I Support James Fishback 01:30 Fishback's America First Platform 02:44 A Call to Action for Floridians 03:01 The National Significance of Florida's Fight 04:41 A New Experiment in Liberty 06:50 The Easiest Problem: Banning Flock Cameras 08:20 The Fourth Amendment and Mass Surveillance 10:50 The Existential Battle for Privacy 12:10 Repealing Florida's Hate Speech Law 14:40 The Real Test of the First Amendment 15:56 Taking on the Opposition: Byron Donalds 17:00 The Education Crisis in Florida 20:00 Accountability in the Classroom 22:55 The H-1B Visa Scam 26:50 Protecting American Jobs 29:00 Resistance at the State Level 32:10 Banning Private Equity from Buying Homes 34:00 The Unfair Advantage of Private Equity 36:45 Foreign Buyers and the Housing Crisis 38:00 Capitalism vs. America 39:12 The Threat of Data Centers 42:40 The Data Center Invasion in Florida 44:30 Defending State Sovereignty 47:00 Consistency and Truth in Politics 48:00 Existential Issues vs. Cultural Differences 50:00 The Case Against Zero Crime 53:00 Addressing Teen Takeovers and Riots 57:40 The El Salvador Model: Tough on Crime 58:40 Restoring Rights for Former Felons 01:01:00 The Lawfare Battle and Victory 01:03:00 The Un-American Nature of Merging Militaries 01:04:40 The True America First Agenda 01:06:00 Byron Donalds: A Puppet of Foreign Interests 01:08:00 America Comes First 01:10:00 Christian Values and Governance 01:12:00 Teaching Kids What It Means to Be American 01:14:00 Mass Surveillance vs. Freedom 01:18:00 The Unanimous Opposition to Data Centers 01:20:00 The Momentum of the Fishback Campaign 01:22:00 Final Call to Action: Vote for James Fishback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The National Guard has patrolled D.C. streets for 1 year. How are local organizers responding?

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avalone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for August 11, 2026. We open with Chicago's murder rate compared to Florida's major cities, and ask why the same activists offended by National Guard troops in D.C. and Chicago aren't offended by the gang violence claiming lives every day — plus why Chicago's strict gun laws haven't stopped the bloodshed. In our Top 3 Things You Need to Know, we cover Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signing a law legalizing abortion up to birth, the arrest of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's son on child exploitation charges, and a New York judge halting Mayor Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax after the city doxxed hundreds of thousands of residents by mistake. We also dig into former CIA Director John Brennan's election interference claims and the fight over the SAVE Act. Our American Mama, Teri Netterville, joins us to talk Cam Newton's revelations about NFL players and fake COVID vaccine cards, the human cost of vaccine mandates, and why we're still waiting on apologies from the media figures who vilified people like Aaron Rodgers. We're Digging Deep this week on Massachusetts' new late-term abortion law, then pivot to Seattle, where a mix of socialism and green energy mandates is about to send electric bills up 80% over six years. Plus, Justice Samuel Alito's decision to stay on the Supreme Court, a Bright Spot on Trump savings accounts building wealth for the next generation, a Say What moment courtesy of Hillary Clinton, and a Moment of Whoa from a 13-year-old who spent 300 hours 3D-printing a wheelchair for a little girl he'd never met. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump lashes out after a negative report on his deployment of the National Guard in DC and other American cities; Failed Farm Bill negotiations leave ND farmers exasperated; Group calls for more renewable energy to secure the U.S and Maine power grid; South Dakota vaccine campaign: 'Let's Just Talk About It.'

Trump may have the pardon power, but all those people making bank off of shady contracts from the administration or doing pay-to-play can lose all that money through forfeiture and seizure laws already on the books. Taxpayers are going to want their money back. And why are Chinese nationals continuing to bribe the president of the United States—and does his soft-on-China policies have anything to do with it? Plus: Trump used a catering cart to sneak out of Turkey, the Dems need to do a better job highlighting the fact that the White House is doing socialist-style company takeovers, and the National Guard will now be in DC until 2029.Amanda Carpenter joins Tim Miller.show notes: Amanda's Bulwark piece on undoing Trump's age of corruption Amanda's event with Protect Democracy and Vox on Aug. 19 NYT story on Chinese national who gave $100 million to Trump's cryptocurrency company CATO on the government's ownership stakes in companies

On This EpisodeA $5,000 weapon-mounted rangefinder sounds ridiculous until a bad range costs you the shot. Matt returns from a National Guard sniper train-up at Camp Robinson and a match in Montana with side-by-side time behind the Maztech X4-LRF 15K and X4-LRF 2K Generation II. The question is not whether the expensive unit is impressive. It is what the extra money buys, who can use it, and where a lower-cost unit still gets the job done. They break down the practical difference between a 905 nm commercial laser and the 1534 nm system in the 15K, including target size, return speed, fog, smoke, dust, onboard Applied Ballistics, atmospherics, field zeroing, and a wired trigger beside the rifle's trigger. Matt shares what it took to range small steel around 800 to 850 yards and full-size silhouettes past 1,500, plus the simple mistake that can send the laser miles behind the target if the turret is not returned to zero. The conversation goes beyond one piece of gear. Cole and Matt get into the new MDT DRT chassis, a pre-production Leupold spotting scope, BX-6 Range HD binoculars, why guides should take glass seriously, and the budget workaround of pre-ranging a stand before a coyote or animal appears. The goal is not buying the most expensive setup. It is knowing the capability wall of what you already own and deciding whether the problem is worth paying to remove. Then the episode turns to wildfire responsibility, public-land cleanup, hunting rifles, recoil, cartridge availability, youth setups, and why a magnum is usually the wrong answer for a 300 to 400 yard deer. They cover 6.5 PRC, .22 Creedmoor, 6.5 Grendel, straight-wall cartridges, an experimental 10mm lever gun, upcoming hunts, Straight Jacket Armory's move, beginner rifle questions, industry misinformation, and the uncertainty around suppressor regulation. Detailed Episode Breakdown: Life and the return to the podcast: Cole and Matt catch up after a rough stretch of fires, travel, moves, work, and a long break between episodes. Camp Robinson and Montana: Matt recaps a week-long National Guard sniper train-up in Arkansas, followed by a sniper-focused match at the Thorson Ranch near White Sulphur Springs, Montana. Wildfire damage: Cole describes losing a cabin and seeing his ranch burn, then explains how loose soil, ash, monsoon rain, and missing vegetation turn the next storm into years of sludge and flooding. Shooter responsibility: They separate responsible target shooting from preventable fire risks such as old steel-jacketed surplus ammunition, tracers, exploding targets, tannerite, and shooting trash during dry conditions. Public-land stewardship: The conversation returns to the basic rule that shooters should know what they are firing, choose safe conditions, clean up the range, and stop giving land managers a reason to close access. The field setup: Matt ran a 6.5 Creedmoor built around a Lone Peak action in the magnesium MDT DRT chassis, with an Area 419 mount, MDT CKYE-POD, and a weapon-mounted Maztech rangefinder. Maztech 15K versus 2K: The 15K delivered faster, tighter returns on small and distant targets, while the 2K remained a practical option for larger targets, terrain features, and shooters who do not need the same adverse-condition performance. Ranging workflow: They discuss zeroing the laser, validating the return, integrating a ballistic profile, keeping the rifle turret at zero while ranging, and getting a range and hold without leaving the firing position. Who needs the expensive tool: A professional user, timed competitor, predator hunter, or hunter carrying a rare tag may be paying for speed and certainty. A recreational shooter can often pre-range terrain and keep a simple dope reference instead. Glass is part of the job: They explain why low-light clarity and a dependable range matter to guides and hunters, especially when the best animal appears at first light and there is no time to fight poor optics. Hunting cartridges and recoil: The episode pushes back on ultra-light magnums for moderate-distance deer hunting. They discuss 6.5 PRC, 6.5 Grendel, .277 Fury, .22 Creedmoor, and choosing a cartridge the shooter can control. Availability matters: A hunt is a bad place to discover that a specialty cartridge, brass, or ammunition cannot be replaced locally. Build around the mission, but account for what happens when something is forgotten or damaged. Youth rifle setup: Cole and Matt argue for manageable recoil, correct fit, and enjoyable early experiences instead of handing a young shooter a hard-kicking rifle and hoping they learn through punishment. 10mm lever-gun experiment: Matt shares his testing with a suppressed 10mm Marlin lever gun, the difference between pistol and carbine behavior, pressure signs, and why he will not publish experimental load data. What is next: Straight Jacket Armory is moving into a larger building with studio space. Future LRT topics include first-rifle decisions, beginner scope questions, youth hunting setups, technology versus primitive-weapon rules, industry changes, and suppressor policy. Practical Decision Rules •     Do not buy the most expensive rangefinder because the number looks impressive. Buy it when faster, more certain ranging changes the result of your match, hunt, or professional job.•     If a high-end system is outside the budget, pre-range terrain, write down the distances, and know the hold before the animal or target appears.•     Treat glass and ranging as one system. A clean image does not help if the range is wrong, and a strong laser does not help if you cannot identify the target at first light.•     Match the cartridge to the animal, distance, recoil tolerance, and ammunition supply. More energy is not automatically a better choice if the shooter cannot control the rifle.•     Set younger shooters up with correct fit and manageable recoil. Confidence and repeatable hits matter more than handing them the biggest cartridge available.•     During fire season, verify the ammunition and target, avoid ignition risks, pick the conditions, and clean up the site. Access disappears when shooters act like the mess belongs to somebody else. Gear and Technology Discussed Maztech X4-LRF 15K and X4-LRF 2K Generation II: https://www.maztechindustries.com/product-page/x4-lrf Weapon-mounted ranging with an integrated ballistic solver and onboard environmental sensors. The episode compares the two laser systems in field use. MDT DRT Chassis System: https://mdttac.com/blogs/read/shot-show-2026-mdt-launches-drt-chassis-system A folding magnesium chassis designed for hunting, thermal, and night-vision setups. Leupold BX-6 Range HD 10x42mm: https://www.leupold.com/bx-6-range-hd-rangefinder-binocular Rangefinding binoculars discussed for optical clarity, fast ranging, ballistic support, and field use. Pre-production Leupold spotting scope: Discussed as an 8-48x prototype with side parallax, a Tremor 4 reticle, accessory mounting, and dual ARCA interfaces. Other equipment: Lone Peak action, Area 419 mount, MDT CKYE-POD Triple Pull bipod, CR123-powered rangefinding hardware, Applied Ballistics profiles, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .22 Creedmoor, 6.5 Grendel, .277 Fury, 10mm Marlin lever gun, and temperature-stable magnum powders. Sponsors Silencer Central: https://bit.ly/LRTSIcentral Their team keeps up with changing regulations and guides customers through silencer purchase and registration. Their goal is to simplify inventory, paperwork, communication, and approval steps. Born Primitive Outdoor: https://glnk.io/p9vpq/precision-disciple Use code LRT15 for 15% off BPO apparel. Designed, owned, and tested by Navy SEALs. Modular Driven Technologies: https://bit.ly/MDT_LRT Chassis systems and accessories used by hunters, competition shooters, law enforcement, and military personnel. 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American Robert Gilman is released from prison in Russia and flies home. President Donald Trump says it was after he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, it was for humanitarian reasons due to Gilman's poor health and "Russia asked for no one in return"; Campaign primary day in six states. Republicans in South Carolina are choosing a replacement nominee for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, and among whose running is his sister, Darline Graham, who has been appointed to replace him, while Democrats in Minnesota and Wisconsin are faced with candidates pitting the moderate and progressive wings of the party against each other, for a Senate seat & governorship, respectively; Today is the anniversary of President Trump's declaration of a crime emergency in Washington, DC that led to the deployment of thousands of National Guard troops patrolling the streets; White House has reportedly developed guidelines for voluntary testing of artificial intelligence models for safety and security, but is sharing them only with certain technology companies and not the public. We will talk about that with The Hill's Senior Technology Reporter Miranda Nazzarro. (41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been one year since President Donald Trump launched what he called a federal takeover of D.C., sending National Guard troops into the city and dramatically expanding the federal law enforcement presence on our streets. His stated goal was to make D.C. safer -- looking at the crime stats, it hasn't necessarily worked out that way. But it has had a huge impact on the lives of D.C. residents.Bloomberg Law reporter Keith Alexander has been reporting on the lives of those caught up in the federal crackdown. He's here to explain what happened to them, what the National Guard is doing in D.C. a year later, and what this past year tells us about the future of the federal presence in the city. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ‪(202) 642-2654‬. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 11th episode: DC Sustainable Energy Utility DC Department of Behavioral Health Library of Congress Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

This week, WAMU is looking at the different ways the National Guard deployment has impacted D.C., one year in. First in the series, WAMU's Natalie Yuravlivker spoke to NOTUS reporter Michael Brice-Saddler about his reporting that looks back on what the deployment has accomplished, and at what cost.  

Retired Gen. Matt Smith spent more than 30 years in the Army and National Guard, commanding at every level from company to brigade and serving in strategic roles at the Pentagon. Now, as executive director of Veteran Initiatives at Emory University's Goizueta Business School, he's on a mission to help transitioning servicemembers translate their military leadership into civilian career success.On episode 313 of Tango Alpha Lima, Smith talks about his "Leave It to Beaver" childhood, his path into the Army, and how he now leads Emory's Master of Business for Veterans program. The one-year accredited degree is designed for servicemembers with 20-plus years of service. He breaks down why NCOs are "the ultimate salespeople," how he's educating civilian employers on the value veterans bring to the workforce, and what makes veteran students different from the rest of higher ed.Also in this episode, podcast hosts Stacy Pearsall, Adam Marr and Joe Worley discuss:How the USS Skate made the impossible possible at the North Pole in 1958America's oldest military decoration that dates back to the Revolutionary War.Why yelling “Geronimo!" became a military tradition thanks to a U.S. Army paratrooper in 1940 at Fort Benning, Ga. , Recruit Miliary and Hiring our HeroesEnter our sweepstakes to win a HumveeEmory University Goizueta Business SchoolGen. Matt Smith on LinkedInTell us Why You Love Your Service Animal

On This EpisodeA $5,000 weapon-mounted rangefinder sounds ridiculous until a bad range costs you the shot. Matt returns from a National Guard sniper train-up at Camp Robinson and a match in Montana with side-by-side time behind the Maztech X4-LRF 15K and X4-LRF 2K Generation II. The question is not whether the expensive unit is impressive. […]

The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., is set to continue through January 2029, raising new questions about cost, crime and the future of local home rule. The extended mission is projected to cost taxpayers $1.4 billion. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump's latest Air Force One scheme is causing major red flags to surface about all of the other incidents he has claimed were assassination attempts.Then on the rest of the menu, details spill on a secret plan to ‘cover up' Trump's ‘mountain of crimes;' Trump vowed to take legal action in a deranged name-calling rant after a liberal think tank said his costly National Guard deployments in cities did not reduce violent crime; and, lawmakers are demanding answers after ICE detained more than fifty spouses and parents of active-duty troops.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where two former Chinese military service members were arrested in South Korea on espionage charges; and, over one hundred firefighters from Mexico had to avoid US air space as they flew to help battle the deadly wildfire that has forced twenty thousand people to flee and destroyed homes in Western Canada.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live PlayerKeep Your Netroots Radio Beaming 24/7/365“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.” – Ernest Hemingway “A Moveable Feast”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Today on America in the MorningIran & The US Demand Compensation To End War The back and forth between Iran and the US continues as Iran is demanding compensation for the war waged against it, and now President Trump is demanding compensation for all of the people Iran has killed, all while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.  John Stolnis reports from Washington.   Vaccine Executive Order President Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations, renewing the focus on a topic that has raised concerns among some public health officials but also puts the vaccine decision-making in the hands of parents.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.   Questions Over The Guard Some residents and politicians in Washington, DC are at odds with the White House after President Trump ordered National Guard troops to remain in the Nation's Capital into 2029.  Lisa Dwyer reports some of the grumbling is over the more than $1 billion dollar price tag paid for by taxpayers.   Congresswoman's Son Arrested Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's 21-year-old son, Tyler Boebert, was arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a child and other charges.     Maine Shark Attack Shark sightings at beaches from Delaware to Maine have increased this summer, and now precautions are being taken at one beach in Maine after a lifeguard says he was pulled under water by a shark.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the situation was like a scene out of the movie “Jaws.”   New Details On Idaho Shooting More details and video has been released by authorities following the shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out Burger drive-thru.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.   Fauci Emails Released Two Republican Senators are releasing text messages they say Dr. Anthony Fauci sent and received in 2021 regarding the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports this comes as the DOJ is considering contempt of Congress charges against Fauci.    Western Wildfires Grow The finals weeks of summer may be winding down, but the amount of land falling victim to wildfires continues to increase, now including Minnesota and California.  The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Base Renamed For Graham Dignitaries from Washington including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were on hand as a military base in South Carolina was renamed for the late Senator Lindsey Graham.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.   DOJ Lawsuit Over Tuition The Department of Justice is suing three Northeastern states to challenge laws that let non-citizens benefit from college tuition rates that are offered to in-state residents.  Gulf Coast Concern Health officials in Louisiana are warning of a deadly flesh-eating bacteria found in Gulf of America coastal waters.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryan Iverson and Reagan Knopp sit down with Richard Burke — a Libertarian Party officer and one of the more candid voices inside the movement — for a no-holds-barred look at a party itself.Burke doesn't flinch. From the back-room fights over who gets nominated to the strategy wars over cross-nomination and fusion candidates, this is the real conversation about where the LP stands and where it's headed.In this episode:* Blood in the party — the infighting, the power struggles, and what ultimately came to a conclusion.* How the sausage gets made — candidate selection, cross-nomination, and whether fusion tickets help or hurt - Drazan gets the nomination* The policy fault lines — the National Guard, war and foreign entanglements, and the fights libertarians can't stop having* Plus the obligatory Star Trek vs. Star Wars detour, because of course This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio

Episode 260 of the Transition Drill podcast explores military transition, leadership, and rebuilding purpose for veterans and first responders navigating life after a long career of service. You'll hear retired Navy Chief Warrant Officer 5 David Sledge on leaving behind 33 years of structure and identity, and what it takes to build purpose beyond the uniform.Growing up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Sledge initially joined the National Guard to help pay for college before switching to active-duty Navy service during the Gulf War, even though he couldn't swim. What began as a two-year commitment became a career spanning five ships, deployments, 9/11, the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami response, and assignments around the world. Along the way, he became a Gunner's Mate, Recruit Division Commander, instructor, Chief Petty Officer, and ultimately a Chief Warrant Officer 5, carrying forward lessons in mentorship and leadership first demonstrated by the sailors who invested in him.Sledge also explains what happened when that career stopped. After retiring in 2023, he discovered that slowing down created space for memories, questions of identity, and the struggle to replace the routine and purpose military service had provided. He turned toward consulting, continued education, mentoring, coaching basketball, public speaking, and writing.Today, Sledge is the author of Leadership Alchemy and Hurry Up and Wait, using decades of experience to teach leadership, patience, empathy, listening, and the value of genuinely connecting with people.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comSPONSORS:GRND Collective: Premium, veteran-owned sportswear built for those who show up, outwork the excuses, and give 100%. Score 15% off your order at thegrndcollective.com using promo code TRANSITION15 at checkoutBlue Line Roasting: Premium, law-enforcement-owned coffee roasted to fuel the shift. A portion of every order directly supports law enforcement families facing line-of-duty injury or loss. Save 10% at bluelineroasting.com with promo code Transition10Frontline Optics: Premium eyewear founded by a firefighter and built to withstand the job. Every single purchase helps support the First Responders Children's Foundation, serving families who've paid the ultimate price. Save 10% off your pair at frontlineoptics.com using promo code Transition10

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on local grumbling over National troops in Washington, DC

CannCon and Alpha Warrior open with a little gun collecting envy and boot camp trauma bonding before diving into the real meat of the night. Alpha lays out his theory on how Trump's national emergency and executive order playbook could reshape the next election, from foreign interference disclosures to what role the National Guard might actually play at the ballot box. From there the guys go head to head on Fauci's pardons, the Supremacy Clause, and whether contempt of Congress actually leads anywhere. Things get even more colorful when a caller who goes by Meds joins in with a deep dive into maritime law, PEADs, and a theory about standing that will have you taking notes whether you agree or not. It is election law, accountability, and a healthy dose of conspiracy talk, wrapped in the usual CannCon and Alpha banter.

DC residents are protesting one year of Trump occupation. With the National Guard and federal police patrolling neighborhoods, residents are resisting any plan to make militarized policing the new normal. Plus, August 8 and 9 2026 marks the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which killed a quarter of a million people, and maimed and poisoned scores more. Plus headlines on West Asia, Cuba, South America, U.S. politics, Nolan Wells death, and Trump wants National Guard to stay in DC until 2029. The show is made possible only by our volunteer energy, our resolve to keep the people's voices on the air, and by support from our listeners. In this new era of fake corporate news, we have to be and support our own media! Please click here or click on the Support-Donate tab on this website to subscribe for as little as $3 a month. We are so grateful for this small but growing amount of monthly crowdsource funding on Patreon. PATREON NOW HAS A ONE-TIME, ANNUAL DONATION FUNCTION! You can also give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal. Thank On the Ground: Voices of Resistance from the Nation’s Capital gives a voice to the voiceless 99 percent at the heart of American empire. The award-winning, weekly hour, produced and hosted by Esther Iverem, covers social justice activism about local, national and international issues, with a special emphasis on militarization and war, the police state, the corporate state, environmental justice and the left edge of culture and media. The show is heard on three dozen stations across the United States, on podcast, and is archived on the world wide web at https://onthegroundshow.org/ Please support us on Patreon or Paypal. Links for all ways to support are on our website or at Esther Iverem's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/esther_iverem 

“Democracy didn't fall out of the sky. It was earned. It was created, and it was made manifest through protest.” — Gloria Browne-Marshall Yesterday, Casey Michel described a United States of Oligarchy where the wealthy cosy up to dictators and destroy democracy. Today, Gloria Browne-Marshall describes a parallel America. In A Protest History of the United States, she explores 500 years of profound protest to what Michel coins the banality of the deal. If Casey Michel described the few who own the country, then Gloria Browne-Marshall chronicles the many who made it. Her thesis is that a nation born of protest has been protesting with itself ever since. So Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence while owning the teenaged Sally Hemings. Democracy is protest's child, not its parent. Rather than just falling out of the sky, she argues, American democracy was earned by protesters like her great hero, Daisy Bates, the Little Rock organizer whose mother was murdered by a white mob. So where's the protest now? “Too many people have outsourced their sense of outrage,” Gloria Browne-Marshall argues. Thus our Covid silos and the capitulating law firms. Her prescription for this malaise is, of course, to get out on the streets. She reminds us that the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, with its quarter of a million protesters, is coming up at the end of the month. So it's been done before. And will be done again. The United States of protest rather than of oligarchy. That's who we are. Sometimes, at least. Five Takeaways •       A Nation in Protest with Itself. America was born of protest — the Declaration itself was a protest document — and has argued with itself ever since: the empire builder rolling over the rights of others on one side, liberty-and-justice-for-all on the other. Jefferson embodies the conflict: theorist of protest, author of the Declaration, slaveholder at Monticello with the teenaged Sally Hemings. And the artists matter as much as the marchers, Browne-Marshall argues, in a hand-off from Monday's Curtis White conversation: the Depression photographs that moved a government, The Grapes of Wrath doing what no pamphlet could — art brings the humanity of the issue to the fore.•       Democracy Didn't Fall Out of the Sky. Asked about the d-word, Browne-Marshall answers that she expected it to be dissent. Democracy came by way of protest: the workers, the women, the marginalized earned rights nobody was volunteering to hand over. Vernon Dahmer was burned alive in his Mississippi home in 1966 — in a democracy — for trying to vote; Seneca Falls in 1848 became the Nineteenth Amendment only in 1920. The Voting Rights Act gave nobody the vote; it protected a right people were dying to use. And protest's victories hide in plain sight: the end of mandatory retirement at 65, disabled children in mainstream classrooms — all of it protested into existence.•       January 6 and the Meaning of Nonviolence. Is January 6 a protest? Yes, she allows — a protest with criminal consequences, like any protest that turns violent; rob a bank and call it a protest against poverty and the consequences still arrive. Nonviolence, meanwhile, is the most misunderstood word in the American vocabulary: a philosophy — Gandhi to Bayard Rustin to King — in which protesters will not strike back even when attacked. It is not a standard that applies only to Black protesters while the actual violence, historically, comes from those attacking them. January 6, with its gallows, its ransacked offices, and its hunted officials, was many things; nonviolent protest it was not.•       No Pension Fund: Daisy Bates. Browne-Marshall's favorite figure in the book: the Little Rock organizer who learned at nine that the woman raising her was not her mother — her mother had been murdered by a white mob and thrown in the pond where Daisy swam as a child. She guided the Little Rock Nine into Central High under armed National Guard escort amid daily death threats; as NAACP secretary she chose jail over surrendering the membership list, a refusal that went to the Supreme Court; she faced sexism inside the movement itself, spoke before the United Nations — and died nearly penniless, fed by neighbors. Protest has no vacation plan and no pension fund. (Mother Jones was smuggled into the same answer. “You're cheating.” “I know. I am.”)•       Outsourced Outrage. Why the relative quiet now? COVID scattered Americans into silos; the administration's shock-and-awe blitz kept them off balance; masked, nameless ICE agents and capitulating law firms (Paul Weiss, by name) spread fear; and — echoing Claire Stapleton's moral-compass warning from earlier this week — “too many people have outsourced their sense of outrage,” mistaking an email or an Instagram post for action. What's needed: leaders willing to fight, strategy and alliances, visible plans, and a protest that is for something — democracy, diversity, health, literacy. The model remains the March on Washington, whose anniversary falls August 28: one hundred organizers, a quarter-million regular people, and a government reminded of its own Constitution. About the Guest Gloria J. Browne-Marshall is a professor of constitutional law at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a civil rights attorney, and an award-winning playwright whose work has been staged and televised. Her books include She Took Justice, The Voting Rights War, and Race, Law, and American Society. She is the founder of Martyrs Day, observed July 5 in honor of slain protesters, and host of the forthcoming She Took Justice podcast. A Protest History of the United States (Beacon Press, ReVisioning History series), winner of the 2026 Independent Publisher Book Awards gold medal for history, is now out in paperback. She lives in New York City. References: •       A Protest History of the United States by Gloria J. Browne-Marshall (Beacon Press) — 500 years of resistance, from Powhatan's stand against the English in 1607 to the climate protests of today.•       Curtis White's On Resistance — Monday's Keen On conversation on cultural resistance, to which this episode is the historian's reply.•       Claire Stapleton's Don't Be Evil — whose warning against outsourcing your moral compass finds its twin in Browne-Marshall's “outsourced outrage.”•       The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck — her example of art doing what no pamphlet can: bringing the humanity of an issue to the fore.•       Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine — Central High School in Little Rock still stands as what Browne-Marshall calls a living monument to protest.•      &nbs...

All eyes are now on November's midterm elections, after this week's Virginia primaries turned out to be a "big snoozer." Could the Commonwealth be the difference in which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives? We ask Virginia Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell. Plus, Sen. Surovell explains why he agrees with President Trump's plan to overhaul Dulles Airport and whether he shares Governor Abigail Spanberger's skepticism about a potential Dominion-NextEra merger.Maryland lawmakers greenlit a redistricting referendum this week that now heads to voters in November for approval. The move would redraw the state's congressional districts in 2028. We ask State Senator Cheryl Kagan what changed her mind on redistricting and what comes next. Plus, what's the status of her proposed special elections constitutional amendment?It's been one year since President Trump federalized D.C. police and deployed the National Guard to the nation's capital to deal with what he called "out of control crime." What has changed in the District during that time? Has crime actually gone down? Is the hundreds of millions spent on the National Guard, and the billions budgeted to keep them in the District through 2029, worth it? D.C. Police Union President Gregg Pemberton joined us on the show last year, and he sits down with Kojo and Tom again to discuss the police officers' perspective. Plus, he gives his thoughts on the recent report about MPD's ongoing issues with reporting crime data.Sorting political fact from fiction, and having fun while we're at it. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia at 12 p.m. on Friday. Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885

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The US National Guard is closely tied to the C2 transformation programmes of the US Army; as their strategic and operational reserve there is no alternative. Yet the other missions of the National Guard - whether responses to pandemics, civil unrest, or natural disasters - have different priorities to meeting and destroying the enemy. Lt Gen (rtd) Jon Jensen, 22ndDirector of the National Guard, talks about those tensions, the ethos of mission and purpose, the funding for major change programmes, and how the US National Guard will adapt to the C2 challenges of the future. General Jensen's focus on people and process rather than technology and systems is refreshing and eye opening. The US National Guard will be challenged by the frictions in establishing a single C2 system that covers both the US Army National Guard (as part of the US Army) and the US Air National Guard (working under the USAF) but the legacy of Jon Jensen as Director should minimise tension and maximise effectiveness. Not a bad way to end 41 years of service. Lt Gen Jon Jensen has recently retired after more than four decades of service, culminating in 28 months as the 22ndDirector of the Army National Guard, a job that guided the formation, development, and implementation of all programs and policies affecting nearly 335,0000 soldiers in 50 states, 3 territories, and the District of Columbia. Jon joined the Iowa state guard in 1982 as a combat medic and went on to become an NCO before becoming an officer. This was, of course, the Cold War and the last period of Great Power competition. Since then, Jon experienced the Guard through Counter Terror missions and Counter Insurgency during the Global War of Terror, as well as the domestic demands of pandemic, civil unrest, and natural disasters. Before his role as Director, Jon served as the 31st Adjutant General of Minnesota and earlier, as Commanding General of the Minnesota National Guard's 34th Infantry Division. He also was dual-hatted as Deputy Commander and Army Reserve Component Integration Adviser, U.S. Army Africa and Southern European Task Force, U.S. Africa Command. He has commanded at the company, battalion, brigade and division levels. His operational assignments include operations DESERT SPRING in Kuwait, JOINT FORGE in Bosnia Herzegovina in SFOR14, and IRAQI FREEDOM, twice. The Disclaimer: Views expressed here do not represent those of the US National Guard, the US Department of Defense/Department of War, or any other institution.

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We've got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome!  Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Bing malvertising campaign tricks users into downloading a fake Claude desktop app that quietly installs the SectopRAT info-stealing trojan. - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-claude-app-promoted-by-bing-ads-pushes-sectoprat-malware/ The malicious "FakeAgent" campaign hit at least 29 organizations on July 21–22; the poisoned Claude Artifact (hosted on Anthropic's own domain) was downloaded 7,100 times before removal, with the fake installer (ClaudeDesktop.exe) sideloading a malicious DLL to drop SectopRAT — a HVNC-capable info-stealer active since 2019 that targets browser logins, crypto wallets, Discord/Telegram/Steam credentials, and uses Ethereum smart-contract transactions (EtherHiding) to fetch its C2 address; researchers even used Claude Opus 4.8 themselves to help reverse-engineer the payload.   Iran allegedly exploited decades-old cell network flaws to physically locate and target US troops during the Iran War. - https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/14/iran-abused-mobile-networks-vulnerabilities-to-locate-u-s-military-in-the-middle-east-report-says/ Per a Financial Times report citing the Mobile Surveillance Monitor and government officials, Iran exploited SS7 — the legacy signaling protocol still underpinning 2G/3G global roaming — to track US personnel at bases and hotels in Iraq, Bahrain, and elsewhere in the Middle East, contributing to strikes that wounded upwards of 150 US troops; Iran reportedly also abused ad-tech location data as a secondary tracking vector.   A multi-university study found dozens of apps marketed directly to US troops are quietly shipping Chinese and Russian code. - https://www.wired.com/story/apps-marketed-to-us-troops-are-shipping-chinese-and-russian-code/ Researchers from Purdue, West Point, and Florida International University analyzed 220+ apps aimed at service members (fitness trackers, base-living-condition raters, National Guard-affiliated apps) and found 64% contain third-party SDKs from foreign countries, with roughly 1-in-8 to 1-in-14 apps (reporting varies) carrying code tied directly to China or Russia — including at least 12 apps embedding Huawei's mobile framework and others using the Russian ad service Yandex; no active exfiltration was observed, but researchers warn the dormant SDK code is an exploitable backchannel.   A 21-year-old allegedly stole $220K in crypto by hiding malware in Steam games — and got caught because he spent it on Uber Eats. - https://www.pcmag.com/news/fbi-traces-malware-infected-steam-games-to-21-year-old-in-florida The FBI arrested Florida's Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins for allegedly running eight malware-laced Steam games (including BlockBlasters and PirateFi) between May 2024–Feb 2026, infecting ~8,000 devices and draining ~80 crypto wallets for at least $220,000 — including $35,000 stolen from a streamer's cancer-treatment fundraiser; investigators cracked the case by tracing stolen Bitcoin to 150+ Bitrefill gift cards mostly spent on Uber Eats orders tied to his home and university email address.   Thrillist crowned Doritos Nacho Cheese the single greatest snack of all time, edging out Oreos and Pringles for the top spot. - https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/best-snack-foods-chips-candy-ranking The top five, in order: Doritos (Nacho Cheese, specifically) at #1, Oreos (Double Stuf gets the nod) at #2, Pringles at #3, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups at #4, and Goldfish rounding out the top five; other notable placements include Cheez-Its at #8, M&Ms at #7, Cheetos (the curls, not puffs) at #6, and Lay's Original topping the chip-specific competition at #12.   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/ Ben - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamincorll/

Rogers for America with Lt. Steve Rogers – As American troops face deadly consequences in the Iran war, a Memphis restaurant's refusal to serve National Guard members ignites outrage and support. The controversy exposes deep political divisions while calling Americans to honor military sacrifice, uphold lawful conduct, and remember the nation's peacemakers today...

The Insurrection Act and The Role of Governors. How to Win Over the Other Side. WNBA All-Star Game. Rocket City, USA, NASA and Trash Pandas. Trump is federalizing National Guard troops, threatening Chicago, New York, and LA with domestic deployments, and using the White House podium to launch personal attacks at anyone who pushes back. Governor JB Pritzker is one of the few Democrats actually fighting — in court, in public, and inside his own party. In his first appearance on Independent Americans, he sits down with Paul Rieckhoff for a no-BS conversation about Trump's nasty WHCD remarks, the Bears' stadium standoff, the Mamdani-Sherrill-Spanberger split in the Democratic coalition, and why he thinks the real divide right now isn't left vs. center — it's team cave vs. team fight. Paul presses Pritzker hard on the stuff independents actually care about: open primaries, the public funding of private party elections, national security credibility on the Democratic bench, and whether governors — not senators, not congressmen — are the best bet for 2028. Pritzker pushes back, defends his grocery initiative, warns about the Insurrection Act, and tells a story about calling other Democratic governors during the Minneapolis crackdown that should make every voter in America pay attention. This one is a real conversation, not a campaign stop. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Millions of American veterans are being locked out of primary elections in the country they served. See what we're doing to change that. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code [INDEPENDENT] to get ten dollars when you trade ten. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailPeaches is back with a Daily Drop for 27 July, and this one covers everything from RIMPAC ship-sinking exercises to Iran War costs, Air Force waist-to-height chaos, Space Force powerlifting records, and underwater drone threats.The Army and Navy teamed up during RIMPAC to sink two decommissioned ships, while Lieutenant General Kevin D. Admiral was nominated to command U.S. Army Europe and Africa. Peaches also covers the demolition of defective medical student barracks in Texas, the Navy renaming information professionals as Communication Systems Warfare Officers, and the Air Force clarifying that the new waist-to-height ratio measurement will not be scored during the initial rollout.The Space Force gets a fitness win with a Guardian setting multiple Hawaii powerlifting records, while also pushing experiments for commercial narrowband satellite communications in medium Earth orbit. The Coast Guard is looking for technology to detect and defeat uncrewed underwater vehicles, because apparently drone swarms from the sky were not enough.The episode also hits Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's $37.5 billion Iran War cost estimate, legal fights over the military's testosterone policy, Trump pausing strikes on Iran, updated Iran War casualty reporting, Germany pulling ships back from a possible Strait of Hormuz mission, and a $292 million National Guard apartment-style lodging contract for troops in Washington, D.C.Links:TastyGains.comOperatorTrainingSummit.comChapters:00:00 - Intro and Daily Drop Return01:06 - Tasty Gains and Operator Training Summit02:29 - Army Helicopters and Navy Drones Sink Ships at RIMPAC03:02 - Lieutenant General Kevin D. Admiral Nominated for Army Europe and Africa03:32 - Texas Medical Barracks Demolition04:35 - Navy Renames Information Professionals05:20 - Air Force Waist-to-Height Ratio Will Not Be Scored06:10 - Why the Rollout Created a Scramble07:24 - Fat General Conspiracy Theory08:18 - Air Force Pauses F-16 Ejection Seat Competition09:04 - Space Force Guardian Sets Powerlifting Records10:44 - Space Force Seeks Commercial SATCOM Bandwidth11:45 - Coast Guard Wants Counter-Underwater Drone Tech12:38 - Pete Hegseth Gives Iran War Cost Estimate13:07 - Judge Orders Explanation on Testosterone Policy14:19 - Trump Pauses Iran Attacks14:57 - Pentagon Reports More Than 600 Iran War Casualties16:18 - Germany Pulls Ships Back From Hormuz Mission17:17 - Why Peaches Thinks Iran Will Not End Soon18:00 - National Guard Awards $292 Million D.C. Lodging Contract18:39 - Membership, Merch, and Wrap-UpSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

On today's podcast, Executive Editor Natalie Orpett sits down with Liza Goitein and Joseph Nunn of the Liberty and Security Program at the Brennan Center, and Lawfare Senior Editor Loren Voss. They talk about the state laws governing the National Guard—what they allow, what they prohibit, and what it means for domestic deployments in the United States. What is the National Guard allowed to do, especially when operating in a hybrid status where the mission is defined by the president but the governor retains command and control? State laws are complex, varied, and sometimes facially unconstitutional. The Brennan Center recently published a compendium of those state laws at https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/state-and-territorial-laws-governing-national-guard. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.