Podcasts about PACS

With John sidelined by legal wrangling, Josh Martin becomes the first ever fill-in host of the Wedge LIVE podcast. We start by discussing the recent targeted attacks on DFL state legislators and the assassination of House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.Then Josh gets the full story from Taylor and John about being exonerated in campaign finance court. Ward 12 City Council candidate Becka Thompson and her sidekick Carol Becker thought they could bully Taylor and John by falsely accusing them of creating a website making fun of Thompson's campaign. But the state Campaign Finance Board wasted no time in deciding there was nothing to investigate.Plus, Taylor has the scoop on the latest campaign finance filings from PACs aligned with Mayor Frey.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

Send us a textSummaryIn this episode, the conversation revolves around the critical Game Five of the NBA playoffs between the Pacers and the Thunder. The host discusses the significance of this game, the coaching strategies employed, and the standout performances of players. The discussion transitions into personal reflections on fatherhood, growth, and the influence of hip-hop culture, particularly Tupac. The episode concludes with a call for community responsibility and the importance of preventing violence.TakeawaysGame five is crucial for the Pacers' chances in the series.Coaching strategies have played a significant role in the series.Player performances have varied, with different heroes emerging each game.Rick Carlisle's coaching experience is a key factor for the Pacers.Fatherhood brings its own challenges and growth opportunities.The influence of Tupac on personal and cultural identity is profound.Community responsibility is essential in addressing violence.Men should take accountability in conflicts and avoid recording fights.Self-awareness is crucial in avoiding negative situations.The importance of sharing positive messages and supporting each other.Sound Bites"Every game has had a semi-hero.""You gotta know the worst you.""Tell somebody about the pod."Chapters00:00 Game Five: A Pivotal Moment03:42 Coaching Strategies and Player Performances08:04 Betting Insights and Predictions23:29 Community Responsibility and Violence Awareness29:19 Reflections on Life and Personal ChoicesSupport the show

A programmable logic controller (PLC) is essentially a term used for any controller these days. A programmable automation controller (PAC) is the alternative. It could be looked at as a flip phone vs. a smart phone. However, there are distinguishing characteristics. In this episode of Control Intelligence, written by contributing editor Tobey Strauch, editor in chief Mike Bacidore discusses PLCs, PACs and code.

Dans la vie quotidienne comme dans les textes juridiques, on entend souvent les termes "conjoint" et "concubin". Pourtant, ces deux notions ne désignent pas exactement la même chose. Quelle est la différence ?Commençons par le mot "conjoint". Sur le plan juridique, un conjoint est une personne unie par un mariage. Autrement dit, deux personnes sont "conjoints" dès lors qu'elles se sont mariées civilement. Cela leur confère un statut juridique précis et de nombreux droits et devoirs, définis par le Code civil. Par exemple :devoir de fidélité, de respect, d'assistance, de communauté de vie ;protection en matière de succession (le conjoint survivant est héritier) ;droits en matière de fiscalité (imposition commune) ;droits sociaux (pensions de réversion, couverture santé).On parle également de conjoint dans le cadre d'un PACS (pacte civil de solidarité). Même si le terme juridique précis est "partenaire", dans le langage courant et dans certains textes, on peut dire que deux personnes pacsées sont aussi des "conjoints", car elles ont formalisé leur union auprès de l'État, avec des droits et devoirs proches de ceux du mariage — mais moins étendus.Passons maintenant au terme "concubin". Un concubin est une personne en couple avec quelqu'un sans mariage ni PACS. Le concubinage est une union de fait : il n'existe pas de formalisation juridique obligatoire. Les concubins vivent ensemble de manière stable et continue, mais sans contrat officiel.Le concubinage, parfois appelé "union libre", n'entraîne pas les mêmes droits que le mariage ou le PACS :pas de protection automatique en cas de décès (le concubin survivant n'est pas héritier) ;pas d'imposition commune ;peu de droits en matière sociale (pas de pension de réversion).Il existe toutefois une reconnaissance minimale : les concubins peuvent obtenir des certificats de concubinage pour prouver leur vie commune auprès de certaines administrations.En résumé, la différence tient donc à la nature de l'union :Conjoint = union formalisée (mariage ou PACS) → statut juridique solide, nombreux droits ;Concubin = union de fait → peu ou pas de droits juridiques.C'est une distinction importante, notamment pour les questions de succession, de fiscalité ou de protection en cas de décès. D'où l'intérêt de bien comprendre les implications de son choix de vie commune ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

We're back from the Cornfield Resistance with the messiest billionaire breakup of the century—complete with explosive social media threats and some very familiar names getting dragged into very damning files.We're watching Pride Month get weaponized, civil rights heroes getting erased from naval vessels, and Republican voters acting shocked when the leopards they voted for start eating their own faces.Plus: billionaire-funded "centrist" PACs, AI writing coaches at major newspapers, and why disaster season might be extra disastrous this year.Grab your popcorn—we're here to watch the Republican Civil War, and things are getting... spicy!Stay in Touch! Email: proleftpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: proleftpod.comSupport via Patreon: patreon.com/proleftpodMail: The Professional Left, PO Box 9133, Springfield, Illinois, 62791Not safe for work. Available wherever you get your podcasts, or at proleftpod.comSupport the show

NABPAC Board Chair Kipp Maloney joins Micaela Isler to discuss the organization's achievements in the first half of 2025. From legislative victories to record-breaking member engagement and growth, NABPAC is thriving. Kipp shares insights from the Blue Ribbon Panel, how NABPAC is changing the conversation about business PACs on Capitol Hill, and the strategic planning process that's positioning the organization for the next 50 years. Plus, get excited for the upcoming Summer Soiree! 

durée : 00:21:09 - Impôts : votre déclaration de revenus en ligne, c'est avant le 5 juin - L'avocate fiscaliste du barreau de Pau, Nadia Sahli vous renseigne sur votre déclaration de revenus. A noter du changement pour les couples mariés ou pacsés en 2025

Dans cet épisode, nous abordons un sujet crucial pour ceux qui ne sont ni mariés, ni pacsés : attention aux impôts ! Vous découvrirez pourquoi cette situation peut avoir des conséquences fiscales importantes et comment vous pouvez optimiser votre situation pour réduire votre facture fiscale.Voici ce que nous allons aborder dans cet épisode :1️⃣ La fiscalité des célibataires et concubins : En l'absence de mariage ou de PACS, vous êtes imposé seul sur vos revenus, ce qui peut augmenter votre impôt sur le revenu. Nous vous expliquons pourquoi cette situation peut entraîner des désavantages fiscaux, notamment en cas de revenus élevés ou de marge d'imposition importante.2️⃣ Les inconvénients du célibat fiscal : Contrairement aux couples mariés ou pacsés, vous ne bénéficiez pas du quotient familial optimisé. Ce système, qui permet de diviser vos revenus par le nombre de parts fiscales dans le ménage, peut réduire significativement l'impôt. En l'absence de cette possibilité, vos revenus sont imposés à des tranches plus élevées. Découvrez les conseils pour minimiser l'impact de cette différence.3️⃣ Les solutions pour réduire les impôts : Même sans être marié ou pacsé, il existe des stratégies pour optimiser votre fiscalité. Vous pouvez notamment profiter des réductions fiscales disponibles comme les dons à des associations, l'épargne retraite (PER), ou les investissements locatifs. Nous vous expliquons comment ces dispositifs peuvent vous aider à réduire votre base imposable.4️⃣ L'impact de la résidence fiscale : Si vous vivez en concubinage ou seul, le fait d'être dans une résidence fiscale unique ou partagée peut influencer la manière dont vos revenus sont taxés. Nous parlons des optimisations possibles pour éviter que cette situation ne vous désavantage fiscalement.5️⃣ La gestion de patrimoine pour les non-mariés et non-pacsés : La gestion de patrimoine d'un couple non marié ou non pacsé doit être soigneusement structurée pour éviter des problèmes fiscaux. Nous vous expliquons comment organiser la détention d'un bien immobilier ou d'autres investissements de manière à réduire les risques fiscaux, notamment en passant par des montages comme la SCI ou des assurances-vie.6️⃣ Les droits de succession : En cas de décès, les non-mariés ou non-pacsés n'ont pas les mêmes avantages fiscaux que les couples mariés. Les droits de succession sont plus élevés et peuvent représenter un coût important pour vos héritiers. Nous vous donnons des conseils pour anticiper cette situation et protéger vos proches.Cet épisode vous permet de comprendre en profondeur les risques fiscaux liés à l'absence de mariage ou de PACS, mais aussi les solutions possibles pour réduire vos impôts et optimiser votre situation financière. Nous vous offrons des stratégies concrètes pour naviguer dans ce domaine complexe et éviter des erreurs fiscales coûteuses.Nous sommes Guillaume Bonnet et Jérémy Doyen, cofondateurs de Bonnet & Doyen Conseil, et chaque semaine, nous vous accompagnons pour maîtriser votre gestion patrimoniale. Si cet épisode vous a apporté des informations utiles, n'oubliez pas de liker, commenter, ou partager avec vos proches ! Vos retours sont précieux et nous aident à continuer de vous offrir des conseils adaptés à vos besoins fiscaux.Pour aller plus loin, explorez nos services sur notre site : Bonnet & Doyen ConseilAbonnez-vous à notre podcast pour découvrir chaque semaine des astuces fiscales et des stratégies de gestion patrimoniale afin de réduire vos impôts et protéger votre avenir financier !

We're reviewing five years of Minneapolis politics since George Floyd's murder with guest D.A. Bullock. We pick apart the records of two very different police chiefs - Medaria Arradondo and Brian O'Hara. We talk about the backlash to the backlash: fear politics is bigger than ever in 2025. Minneapolis has two PACs aligned with Mayor Frey using crime as a wedge to get us to vote for candidates who reject the idea of any renter and worker protections. John tells the story of how this political agitation led to the most Minneapolis thing he's ever witnessed: seeing Walter Mondale's son get shoved by a rich dick at the Ward 7 DFL Convention. We get D.A.'s thoughts on why we need a new mayor; what he thinks of candidates DeWayne Davis and Omar Fateh; we discuss how remarkable it is that Emily Koski was tagged with being too DSA before being run out of the race; and we find out what bothers D.A. about local news coverage. Most importantly, we learn what D.A. is an acronym for.Unfortunately this episode was recorded before Chief Brian O'Hara made comments about the ‘bourgeois liberal mentality' in Minneapolis. Imagine the fun we could've had with that.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

Are you tired of incessant, unhinged Democratic fundraising texts and emails? Well, so are we. Tommy sits down with three experts in the party's digital fundraising space to talk about how this model became the norm, why it may be hurting Democrats more than it helps, and how that campaign — you know the one — got your cell phone number. Blue State Digital founder Joe Rospars joins to diagnose the problem, our own Dan Pfeiffer weighs in on its impact, and ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones explains why Democrats rely on the tactic and lays out what we stand to lose if Trump's attacks against her organization succeed. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Bienvenue sur Crois comme une femme ! Dans l'épisode d'aujourd'hui, on a choisi d'aborder un sujet complexe mais fondamental : ce que dit réellement l'Islam sur les violences conjugales, en particulier les violences physiques et sexuelles. Ce thème, souvent mal compris et source de drames familiaux, mérite d'être exploré avec nuance et profondeur.Les violences conjugales sont définies par la loi en France comme des violences commises au sein du couple par un ancien conjoint / partenaire de PACS ou concubin. Elles peuvent être physiques, sexuelles, psychologiques ou économiques. Elles diffèrent de simples disputes de couple où deux points de vue s'opposent dans un rapport d'égalité parce que, dans ces violences, il y'a un rapport de domination et de prise de pouvoir de l'auteur sur la victime. Il faut savoir que ces violences sont plus sévèrement punies par la loi lorsqu'elles sont commises sur un partenaire, mais aussi lorsqu'un mineur (donc un de vos enfants) assiste aux faits. Quelle que soit la forme que prennent ces violences, il faut savoir qu'elles ont des conséquences  importantes, nombreuses et durables sur les femmes victimes. Elles sont un fléau mondial qui touche des personnes de tous modes de vie, quels que soient leur statut socio-économique, leur origine ethnique, leur âge ou leur religion. Selon la Fondation des Femmes, en France, près de 1 femme sur 10 déclare avoir été victime de violences conjugales au cours de sa vie. Bien que ces chiffres soient alarmants, il est important de noter que certains stéréotypes culturels et pressions communautaires peuvent exacerber la vulnérabilité des femmes musulmanes, rendant difficile la dénonciation de ces abus. Ces obstacles incluent la stigmatisation sociale, le manque de soutien dans les espaces spirituels, et une interprétation erronée des textes religieux.Dans cet épisode, nous allons creuser les textes concernant ce sujet et les pratiques et interrogations qui en découlent, nous concentrant particulièrement sur les violences physiques et sexuelles. Nous aborderons les violences psychologiques et économiques dans un prochain épisode inshaAllah. Plonge avec nous dans nos réflexions et le résultat de nos recherches, bonne écoute ! SOURCES Retrouve toutes les sources citées dans l'épisode sur : http://tiny.cc/picj001 TÉMOIGNER POUR LE PROCHAIN ÉPISODESi tu souhaites témoigner pour le prochain épisode sur les violences économiques et psychologiques, tu peux nous envoyer un audio racontant ton vécu / ressenti / interrogation sur notre compte instagram ou à travers ce lien (aussi dans la bio Insta) : https://www.speakpipe.com/CroisCommeUneFemme_LePodcast N'oublie pas de nous suivre sur Instagram (@croiscommeunefemme) et de nous laisser des étoiles sur ton appli de podcast préférée !

In this episode, I sit down with the fierce and wise Adrienne Gibson—a therapist, mom, preacher, recent seminary grad, and now co-author with Dr. Scot McKnight (yeah, that Scot McKnight!). Adrienne just finished our She Can Teach training at The Marcella Project, andy'all—her Palm Sunday sermon was

En cas de séparation, qui garde le logement ? Mariage, PACS, union libre : Roland Pérez éclaire les droits de chacun selon le statut du couple. Un guide clair pour éviter les mauvaises surprises.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Chuck Todd speaks with legendary documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney about his newest project The Dark Money Game on HBO and the influence of legalized bribery in American politics.First, Chuck gives his own thoughts on the corrupting influence of money in politics, why Donald Trump's memecoin is a bribery scheme in plain sight and why money has fueled distrust in politics from both sides of the aisleThen, Chuck and Alex dive into the Ohio scandal at the center of The Dark Money Game, exploring why Americans have grown numb to the Citizens United ruling—and how it effectively legalized bribery in politics. They discuss how money has become a deeply corrosive force in American democracy.Alex shares his process for selecting the story, what he uncovered during his investigation, and why the project ultimately became a two-part series.The conversation also touches on the troubling alliance between organized religion and dark money, the Trump administration's open embrace of corruption, and, finally, Alex reveals the focus of his next big project: Elon Musk.Finally, Chuck answers a listener question in the Ask Chuck segment!0:00 Introduction1:00 Citizen's United created the dark money era1:45 Reform efforts have failed3:00 Campaigns used to cost millions, not billions5:00 Money has cut voters out of the equation9:00 Trump's memecoin is a bribery scam in plain sight10:30 We need strong disclosure laws13:00 Public funding of elections is an all or nothing propositionv14:30 Distrust in politics centers on money in the system17:40 Alex Gibney joins the show! 18:40 Dark Money is the best attempt at telling the story of money corrupting politics 19:40 How hard is it to make this story accessible to the public? 20:40 Campaign finance should be rebranded as bribery 21:40 Ohio state legislature captured by special interests 24:10 Why did First Energy execs not end up in prison? 25:25 Huge money ensured GOP candidates in Ohio won, then were beholden 26:40 The bribe was a good investment 28:10 How did Alex access the wiretaps? 28:55 Investigators stumbled into the case 30:55 We've accepted money in politics and are numb to it 31:40 Citizens United opened the floodgates to corruption via PACs 33:40 Bribery is now legal 35:25 We're in a kleptocracy now 35:55 Reed Hoffman donated millions to Harris and wanted Lina Khan fired at FTC 37:40 Big money interests can just buy their own news coverage 40:10 Ohio whistleblower turned in his friend in service to his state 41:10 Florida gambling initiatives bought and sold petition signatures 42:40 Money in politics is like the mob bribing cops 45:10 Candidates don't run on an anti corruption/campaign finance platform 46:40 Billionaires shouldn't get define the world for the rest of us 47:55 Bernie/AOC turning out huge crowds tapping into anger against a rigged system 49:40 Dark money started as one film and became two because there was too much material 50:55 Evangelical grifters became fused with dark money in exchange for political influence 53:55 Corrupt Religious leaders "bless" political corruption to their followers 55:40 Society is driven by, and consumed by money 56:40 Law firms and universities have capitulated to Trump over their financial interests 59:10 Alex's advice for young documentarians 1:00:40 Lobbying is now corporation vs corporation 1:03:25 Elon Musk is Alex's next topic1:04:25 Chuck's thoughts on conversation with Alex Gibney 1:05:25 Ask Chuck - How can voters in states with later primaries feel involved in choosing presidential candidates? 1:06:55 A rotating system for primaries based on region is a potential solution 1:09:55 There are ways to make the system fair, but the people in charge don't want a fair system. 1:12:55 Voters in early states take the process very seriously

Tired of what's happening in politics? Me too. I'm reposting an episode to remind us, we need to dream bigger — like Nazareth-big. I'm making the case for why my write-in vote this election would go to Mary, the mother of Jesus.Forget the mudslinging, the super PACs, and the endless superlatives — what we need in the Oval Office is the guts, grit, and grace of a woman who survived patriarchal oppression, political refugeeship, and raising the Savior of the world. (And did it all without a social media manager.)We'll explore how Mary's life experience — her leadership, her suffering, her faith — makes her more qualified than most modern candidates. Plus, I'll midrash a little, take a few playful swings at politics-as-usual, and offer a fresh vision for leadership rooted in compassion, courage, and relentless hope.Because honestly? We don't just need a President.We need a Mother.And Mary gets my vote.

YLR Host Jeff Hayden, joined by co-hosts Brent Turner and David Bigeleisen, welcome tonight's special guest Trent Lange from California Clean Money Campaign and California Clean Money Action Fund.Where do we stand on legislation, PACs and Money? What changes are afoot in Washington that might make voting less accessible? Locally, where does the issue of ranked-choice fit into the analysis?Questions for the panel? Please call (866) 798-8255.

What's the secret to PAC donor recognition that actually works in 2025?In this essential episode of "The Facts About PAC" podcast, swag expert Lori Barber reveals the hottest trends in donor appreciation that are driving engagement right now.Discover why PACs are moving away from cheap trinkets toward premium branded items that donors actually use and display. From Apple AirTags to custom socks that turn heads, learn what makes for effective recognition in today's political fundraising landscape.Episode Sponsor: Public Affairs Support Services, Inc (PASS)https://pactrack.net/

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet Michelle O'Connor, president of O'Connor Insurance Associates in Charlotte, North Carolina. When O'Connor and her husband started their insurance agency 25 years ago, they knew from the very beginning that joining the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC) was a must. Michelle knew of other successful agents that belonged to the Big “I" and also knew of the association's industry advocacy efforts. While O'Connor's initial involvement with the association was with the state's young agent committee (YAC), she became more involved when she was asked by Kelley Erstine, IIANC's CEO at the time, to become part of a special committee charged with analyzing member benefits. Since then, she has served in numerous committees and is currently the national director for IIANC. “I've always been a super strong advocate of political action committees (PACs) on both the national and state association level,” she says. “Our insurance system in North Carolina is very unique and that's what started my interest. I realized that if you want change to happen, it has to come from the legislative level.” Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we've got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit iamagazine.com/podcasts. O'Connor was also featured in the April issue of Independent Agent. Check out her interview here or read the full issue online. https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/april/declaration-of-independents-michelle-oconnor This podcast is sponsored by the Insurance Marketing & Communications Association (IMCA). IMCA Ignite 2025 is taking place in Scottsdale, Arizona, June 23-25. Don't miss the only conference where the insurance marketing and communications community comes together to share content-rich, forward-thinking and relevant topics while also networking for lasting connections.

Welcome to The Politicana Podcast — your go-to source for thought-provoking political insights, sharp analysis, funny commentary, and lively debates! Be sure to follow us on your favorite podcast platform for instant updates on new episodes.For questions and inquiries, reach out to us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Backofthemob@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Facebook -> https://bit.ly/3F5YtWcX/Twitter -> https://x.com/Tylers_FatoTikTok -> www.tiktok.com/@notfakenewsYoutube -> https://www.youtube.com/@NotFakeNewsNetwork-- TIMESTAMPS --2:15 - Leaked Group Chat Involving Key Trump OfficialsA leaked group chat involving key Trump officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, revealed concerns over military action against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. 16:45 - Foreign Cars Will Get Tarriffed Up? The White House announced a 25% tariff on imported passenger vehicles, light trucks, and key automobile parts, with the possibility of expanding the tariff to include additional parts. 32:00 - Will Musk Step Down From DOGE & Musk's Massive Political DonationsElon Musk has indicated he plans to step down from his position as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) by May 2025.In another development, Musk has dominated political donations, contributing over $291 million to Republican candidates and PACs during the 2024 election cycle. 45:05 - Largest Political Donors In The 2024 Presidential Election Are All Republican53:15 - Trump Pardons Trevor Milton…Is it Normal or Is it Corruption?President Trump granted a full pardon to Trevor Milton, founder of Nikola Corp., who was convicted of defrauding investors in 2022. Milton had misled investors about Nikola's hydrogen semi-trucks and battery technology, leading to a 2023 conviction on securities and wire fraud charges. 59:45 - 1000 Gold Card Citizenships Sold In Half A Month1:13:05 - Democrat Leaders Discussed Removing Biden From Presidential Race Years AgoIn a new book, “Fight,” authors Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes reveal that Democratic officials began secret talks in 2023 about the possibility of Joe Biden withdrawing from the 2024 race. 

Facilitating Capitol Hill advocacy through successful legislative fly-ins involves managing expectations and preparing advocates to build lasting relationships with congressional staff. In this episode of Facts about PACs, hosts Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar sit down with Colleen Morton, owner and principal of Congressional Meetings LLC, to discuss the post-pandemic surge in in-person advocacy and why her "politely persistent" approach works. Whether you're organizing your first fly-in or seeking to enhance your advocacy strategy, this episode offers practical guidance on how to amplify your organization's voice in Washington.Episode sponsor:  Capital Bankhttps://capitalbankmd.com/

Elliott Payne reflects on his first two years as President of the Minneapolis City Council. We talk about the stakes of this year's city election; the recent surge of corporate money and PACs trying to influence the results; an assessment of the city's public safety situation; and why he both loves and hates being the man in the middle of all those complicated personal relationships on the council. Payne tells me work on a rent stabilization policy is still happening; I ask if we really want to put ourselves through the St Paul experience. And we talk about the strange absence of Mayor Frey from the public conversation about setbacks in his own administration -- like mismanagement of the Neighborhood Safety Department. I ask him to endorse a mayoral candidate, and he dodges my question by saying he likes three of them not named Frey.Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

This Day in Legal History: Sandra Birth-Day O'ConnorOn this day in legal history, March 26, 1930, Sandra Day O'Connor was born in El Paso, Texas. Raised on a remote Arizona ranch, O'Connor would go on to become the first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court. After graduating near the top of her class at Stanford Law School in 1952, she struggled to find legal work due to widespread gender discrimination, eventually beginning her career in public service and Arizona state politics. In 1981, President Ronald Reagan nominated her to the Supreme Court, fulfilling a campaign promise to appoint a woman to the bench. Her unanimous confirmation by the Senate marked a historic shift in the Court's composition.O'Connor quickly established herself as a pragmatic and often pivotal swing vote, particularly in cases involving reproductive rights, federalism, and affirmative action. Her opinion in Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), co-authored with Justices Kennedy and Souter, preserved the core of Roe v. Wade while allowing for more state regulation—an outcome that satisfied neither side of the debate. Critics argued that her incremental, case-by-case approach often lacked a firm constitutional foundation, leading to legal uncertainty and doctrinal ambiguity.Supporters, however, praised her moderate jurisprudence as a stabilizing force in a deeply divided Court. O'Connor was also a staunch defender of judicial independence and civics education. She retired in 2006 to care for her husband, who had Alzheimer's disease, and remained active in public life for years afterward. While her legacy is marked by both trailblazing achievement and contentious rulings, O'Connor's presence on the Court undeniably reshaped the public's perception of who belongs in the nation's highest judicial institution.President Trump signed a new executive order on Tuesday targeting the prominent law firm Jenner & Block, escalating his pattern of actions against firms involved in litigation against his administration. The order restricts the firm's access to federal contracts, security clearances, and government facilities—mirroring similar actions taken against Perkins Coie and Paul Weiss. Trump justified the move by pointing to Jenner & Block's former employment of Andrew Weissmann, who worked on the Mueller investigation into Trump's 2016 campaign. The White House accused the firm of politicizing the legal system, while Jenner & Block denounced the order as unconstitutional and pledged to fight it.This is the fourth such order Trump has issued since returning to office in January. Jenner & Block has been active in challenging his administration in court, including blocking enforcement of a policy denying federal funds to providers of gender-affirming care for minors, and opposing efforts to restrict asylum rights. The firm also represents an environmental group suing the EPA over frozen grant funds. Many of Jenner's attorneys have ties to previous Democratic administrations and the January 6 congressional investigation.Trump's broader campaign includes a recent directive to the Justice Department to target law firms that have sued the government in recent years. Legal experts and bar associations have warned that these executive orders risk undermining the independence of the legal profession.Trump targets Jenner & Block in latest executive order aimed at law firms | ReutersThe U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on the constitutionality of how the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) funds its Universal Service Fund—a program that supports broadband and phone access for underserved communities. Critics argue the FCC's funding structure violates the Constitution by improperly delegating Congress's legislative authority, a concept known as the non-delegation doctrine. They also raise concerns under the private non-delegation doctrine, claiming the FCC unlawfully transferred power to a private entity—the Universal Service Administrative Company—to manage and determine contributions to the fund.The fund, created under the 1996 Telecommunications Act, collects about $9 billion annually from telecommunications providers, who often pass these costs on to consumers. A divided ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found this setup unconstitutional, citing Congress's broad delegation of authority to the FCC and the FCC's subsequent subdelegation to a private company. The court did not specifically rule on either non-delegation theory but found the overall structure breached the Constitution's assignment of legislative powers to Congress.The FCC, backed by telecom firms and public interest groups, argues that Congress provided sufficient guidance and oversight in the law and that the agency has acted within legal bounds. The Supreme Court, which has a conservative majority, has recently scaled back the reach of federal agencies in other contexts but has yet to rule directly on a major non-delegation case in decades. A decision is expected by June.US Supreme Court to scrutinize Federal Communications Commission fund's legality | ReutersA high-stakes race for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat is shaping up to be a major political flashpoint, testing the strength of Trump's support in a swing state and attracting record-breaking spending—much of it tied to Elon Musk. The April 1 election will determine the ideological balance of the state's top court, which is poised to rule on pivotal issues like abortion access, redistricting, labor rights, and election laws ahead of the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential election. Conservative candidate Brad Schimel, backed by Trump and major outside funding, is facing off against liberal candidate Susan Crawford.Over $81 million has been poured into the race, far surpassing the previous record of $55 million in 2023. Schimel and his supporters have spent about $46 million, including $17.5 million from Musk-affiliated super PACs. Musk also personally donated $2 million to the state GOP, which quickly funneled funds to Schimel's campaign. Musk has openly warned that a liberal court majority could redraw congressional districts and shift the balance of power nationally.Crawford accused Musk and Trump of trying to install a compliant judiciary, while Schimel insisted he's made no promises to any backers. Meanwhile, Democrats criticized Musk for a potential conflict of interest, citing a Tesla lawsuit in Wisconsin that may end up before the state court. Republicans countered by pointing to liberal billionaires supporting Crawford. With the court expected to rule on abortion rights, labor laws, and future election cases, this judicial race could have national implications.Wisconsin court race tests Trump's approval as Musk pours millions into campaign | ReutersA piece I wrote for Forbes this week explores why it's time to move beyond gas taxes and adopt a kilowatt-hour (kWh) tax to fund road infrastructure. As electric vehicle (EV) adoption increases, gas tax revenues are falling—undermining the traditional funding model for maintaining and expanding roads. Meanwhile, construction costs are rising, and the federal gas tax hasn't been adjusted since 1993, leaving states with a growing fiscal gap.I argue that instead of hiking gas taxes on a shrinking pool of internal combustion drivers or cutting infrastructure budgets, states should issue bonds to build out public EV charging networks. These investments could be repaid through a kWh tax on public charging—a fee that would be closely tied to actual road usage. This approach would be more proportional and transparent than flat EV registration fees or invasive mileage-tracking programs.Unlike a gas tax, which is loosely connected to how much someone drives, a kWh tax—especially if tiered by charging speed—would more accurately reflect miles traveled and wear on the roads. It also avoids privacy issues and technological complexity. Drivers charging at home could remain exempt, just as today's drivers can choose where to fuel up.Ultimately, I propose this as a modern, fair way to ensure EV drivers contribute to the roads they use, while giving states the tools to build the infrastructure needed for a successful transition.It's Time To Replace Gas Taxes With A Kilowatt Tax This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In this episode of Taking the Lead, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, sits down with Robert L. Mittl Jr., MD, FACR, a neuroradiologist at Charlotte Radiology in Charlotte, NC, Chief Quality Officer at US Radiology Specialists, Chair of the US Radiology National Physician Leadership Board, and member of the US Radiology Corporate Board. After graduating from Washington University Medical School in St Louis, he completed an internal medicine residency at Barnes Hospital (Wash U). As a medicine resident in the 1980s he saw the impact of emerging imaging technology on diagnosis and patient care and decided to switch specialties and completed a Diagnostic Radiology residency and Neuroradiology fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Mittl joined Charlotte Radiology (CR) in Charlotte, NC in 1993, serving as Chair of Charlotte Radiology's Physician Operations Committee for 13 years and then President of the group for 10 years. In 2018 he led Charlotte Radiology in founding US Radiology Specialists with Welsh Carson. During his impressive career, Dr. Mittl has played a pivotal role in practice transformation, operational efficiency, and leadership development in private practice radiology and shares his journey from early career uncertainty to leading a large, subspecialized radiology group through technological advancements, organizational growth, and finding the balance between clinical excellence and non-clinical contributions.  From implementing PACS and optimizing workflow to navigating private equity partnerships and practice consolidation, his insights offer valuable lessons for radiologists at all career stages.

Back in the 2012 cycle, Chauncey McLean was a young staffer on the Obama campaign working in the newly developing field of data analytics.Six years later, McLean put those data science skills - and the ones he developed while working in the private sector testing ads for commercial products - to work as head of the Democratic super PAC, Future Forward.Most outside super PACs like these do an extensive amount of polling and survey work and bring in multiple outside advisers to help manage and produce campaign ads and other material. What makes Future Forward unique is the tremendous amount of survey data and ad testing that they do. Its team of data scientists surveyed millions of voters and tested thousands of ads with the goal of finding and airing the ads that moved the needle the most with the voters.During 2024, the group poured more than $600 million dollars into ads that supported first Joe Biden and then Kamala Harris' campaign for president.At the end of the day, the Trump campaign's advertising and media strategy was more successful, particularly his ability to connect with younger men via social media platforms like podcasts and YouTube. As the Democratic party struggles to find its footing, we wanted to talk to Chauncey McLean about what he learned from Harris' loss and how Democratic groups like his are adapting to this fractured media environment going forward.We recorded the conversation on Wednesday, March 19th. To learn more about The Cook Political Report go to: www.cookpolitical.com/subscribe.

Continuing its global expansion plan, Integrity360 has acquired leading cyber security specialist Holiseum headquartered in Paris, France. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition will enable Integrity360 to accelerate its growth in France and continental Europe, and significantly provide a new and exciting services practice focused on Operational Technology ("OT") and Internet of Things ("IoT") technologies which complement Integrity360's existing service practices. Those include cyber risk and assurance, cyber security testing, incident response, infrastructure, Microsoft cyber, payments compliance, and a highly comprehensive range of cyber security managed services including managed detection and response ("MDR") solutions. Holiseum will continue to operate from its existing three facilities in France but with the benefit of the full resources and capability of the wider Integrity360 business. Holiseum, founded in 2018, is a highly respected and well-established cybersecurity consultancy that specialises in critical and industrial infrastructure. It serves approx. 80 customers throughout France and selected international locations from facilities in Paris and Nimes including organisations operating in the energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport and financial sectors. In particular, Holiseum is an expert in OT technology and has helped many global corporate and infrastructure organisations secure and evolve their OT environment and associated IT estates. Holiseum's reputation is underpinned by several security accreditations from ANSSI - the National Cybersecurity Agency of France - including PASSI (cybersecurity audit services) and PACS (cybersecurity support and consulting) - where Holiseum is one of the first three certified organisations in France. Holiseum's portfolio of services include audit, training, investigation and a full suite of OT consulting solutions. Securing critical infrastructures is a high priority for many governments and corporate organisations across the globe due to the alarming rise in attacks on industrial and energy infrastructure. Leading industry analyst Gartner has commented that such attacks could result in the weaponisation of OT environments to seriously harm human life. Despite the tightening of the regulatory environment with the introduction of cyber security frameworks including NIS2 (Network and Information Security 2) and DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) the challenge of continuously securing critical infrastructure remains acute. Holiseum will form a major new practice within Integrity360 dedicated to the mission of aiding, protecting and supporting both government and industrial infrastructure. The existing Holiseum team of 32 will be rapidly expanded in France and across all other Integrity360 markets in support of this mission. In addition, Holiseum's headquarters in Paris will form a new regional hub for the group from which it will deliver the full suite of Integrity360 services, and during 2025 an additional Paris based SOC (Security Operations Centre) will be launched to join the existing network of six SOCs across EMEA (Dublin, Stockholm, Naples, Sofia, Madrid and Cape Town). The SOC teams deliver a wide-ranging set of managed services for customers including EDR, XDR and MDR (Endpoint Detection and Response, Extended Detection and Response, and Managed Detection and Response). Integrity360's innovative range of services have been recognised on multiple occasions by Gartner, namely as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner market guide for Managed Detection and Response services. The addition of Holiseum brings group revenues to over €160m and a dedicated cybersecurity team of over 700 employees. Further innovation and demand for its services across the EMEA region will expand group revenues in 2025 across all territories. Ian Brown, Executive Chairman at Integrity360 commented: "We are very excited to be welcoming the team from Hol...

SIIMCast takes a detour from its usual deep dives into imaging informatics to explore the quirky, vibrant city of Portland, Oregon—host of the 2025 SIIM Annual Meeting! Join us as we chat with Portland-based radiologist Dr. Neel Patel and SIIMCast co-founder Dr. Prasanth Prasanna, who doubles as both host and local guide. From legendary donuts to iconic bookstores, scenic hikes to top-notch pizza, and even whiskey libraries, we cover everything you need to know to make the most of your trip. Plus, we touch on Portland's growing role in radiology and informatics, including insights into OHSU, PACS transitions, and the future of AI in workflow optimization. Whether you're attending SIIM 2025 or just curious about Portland, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in for the ultimate Portland primer—no raincoat required! SIIM25 Registration and Details: https://annualmeeting.siim.org/

Today's Headlines: The trade war intensified as the EU and Canada announced steep retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, ranging from steel and aluminum to whiskey and motorboats. Despite this uncertainty, February's inflation report showed a slight decline to 2.8%, beating expectations. Meanwhile, Tesla's CEO has reportedly told Trump's advisers he plans to invest $100 million into super PACs aligned with the former president, though details remain unclear. In Washington, a government shutdown is set for tomorrow unless Senate Democrats secure enough votes to pass a funding bill. The EPA announced a sweeping rollback of 31 environmental regulations, cutting protections on emissions, coal plants, and wetlands. And in Greenland, the opposition party won a major election, signaling a move toward independence from Denmark—while the one party that backed Trump barely registered in the vote count. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: WSJ: Europe, Canada Hit Back at U.S. Steel Tariffs WSJ: Inflation Cooled to 2.8% in February, Lower Than Expected NY Times: Elon Musk Seeks to Put $100M Into Trump Political Operation Axios: Senate Democrats embrace hardball on government shutdown AP News: EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change Greenland opposition party wins election amid Trump takeover talk  Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intellectually honest responses to mounting anxiety surrounding PACs and government relations in today's DOGE era. From donor hesitation, C-suite skepticism, and the challenge of demonstrating value amid political chaos, David Schild and Adam Belmar offer practical strategies for communicating PAC importance to stakeholders, maintaining critical relationships during uncertainty, and reminding contributors that the serious, steady lawmakers—not the headline-grabbing firebrands—are where PAC support truly matters. A thoughtful guide for government affairs professionals seeking to maintain strategic focus when emotions run high.

In this episode of Control Intelligence, written by contributing editor Tobey Strauch, editor in chief Mike Bacidore shares the similarities and differences between programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and programmable automation controllers (PACs).

Crypto has been under investigation for allegedly trading unregistered securities, but the newUS Government has now stopped investigations. Coinbase gave $75 million to pro-crypto PACs and made a seven-figure donation to Trump's inaugural committee, not to mention the CEO's additional $1.3 million in personal contributions. Coincidence? Expert Paul Stenhouse talks to Jack about the issue, and why the US government is turning off its EV chargers. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Shot At State Sovereignty • A “True” School Choice Bill • Blocking Out-Of-State PACs & Dismantling DEI • Tennessee Illegal Alien Sexually Assaults 10-Yr-Old Girl & More On The Tennessee Conservative's Big 7 Weekend Update!Tennessee Conservative News reporter, Olivia Lupia, fill-ins for Brandon Lewis on the Big 7!Tune In!Like what we're doing & want us to stick around?Donate Today! - https://bit.ly/3OBZvcCSign Up for The Tennessee Conservative's FREE eNewsletter, just text "NEWS" to 423-205-5600.Not afraid to admit you're a Conservative? Advertise with us! Check out our advertising options here - https://tinyurl.com/2re6bfswSubscribe to our FREE eNewsletter - https://bit.ly/3ybSpV8The Stories!Conservative Lawmaker Brings Back Nullification Bill For 4th Year In A Rowhttps://tennesseeconservativenews.com/conservative-lawmaker-brings-back-nullification-bill-for-4th-year-in-a-row/“A Powerful Pro-Homeschooling Bill,” HSLDA & THEA Endorse Tennessee's New “FREE Act”https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/a-powerful-pro-homeschooling-bill-hslda-thea-endorse-tennessees-new-free-act/Tennessee Illegal Alien Arrested For Aggravated Sexual Assault Of 10-Year-Old Girlhttps://tennesseeconservativenews.com/tennessee-illegal-alien-arrested-for-aggravated-sexual-assault-of-10-year-old-girl/Freshman Tennessee Representative Introduces The “Dismantling DEI Departments Act”https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/freshman-tennessee-representative-introduces-the-dismantling-dei-departments-act/“Freedom To Grow Our Tennessee Families Act” May Have Ulterior Motiveshttps://tennesseeconservativenews.com/freedom-to-grow-our-tennessee-families-act-may-have-ulterior-motives/Conservative Lawmaker Running Bill To Prohibit Out-Of-State Political Action Committees From Influencing Tennessee GOP Primary Electionshttps://tennesseeconservativenews.com/conservative-lawmaker-running-bill-to-prohibit-out-of-state-political-action-committees-from-influencing-tennessee-gop-primary-elections/Republican Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Keep Recovery Houses Farther Away From Tennessee Kidshttps://tennesseeconservativenews.com/republican-lawmaker-introduces-bill-to-keep-recovery-houses-farther-away-from-tennessee-kids/Follow The Tennessee Conservative on these Free Speech platforms:TTC on X, formerly known as Twitter - https://twitter.com/TnCoNews1TTC on MeWe -https://bit.ly/3SbuqxWTTC on Gettr - https://bit.ly/3LifSKCTTC on Gab - https://bit.ly/3di03aiTTC on Truth - https://bit.ly/3BINn5BTTC on Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-399985TTC on Parler - https://app.parler.com/thetennesseeconservative

Ever wonder how all those political ads and mailers get paid for? Explore the complex world of campaign finance with nonprofit leader John Tynan. Learn the difference between PACs, super PACs, 501(c)(4)s, and more - and how to follow the money trail as an informed voter. Links: Connect with John Tynan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-tynan-1446b34b/ South Carolina State Ethics Commission: https://ethics.sc.gov/ Conservation Voters of South Carolina: https://www.cvsc.org/ _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Get in touch. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution. Sign up for the Simple Civics newsletter.

durée : 00:03:17 - Charline explose les faits - par : Charline Vanhoenacker - D'après « Le Point », Gérald Darmanin ne loge pas au ministère de la Justice, il s'est installé dans un logement à Beauvau, au ministère de l'Intérieur. Vous vous rendez compte de la portée cette information ? Darmanin et Retailleau vivent en coloc' !

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Ann and EJ sit down with Josh Lucas, an emerging star in Fort Worth who is running for Mayor in this election cycle. In this episode, we discuss the deaths occurring in the Tarrant County jail and the spread of Christian White Nationalism in Texas churches. Enjoy the discussion, and be sure to support Josh!SHORT STORY #1: How what is going on in Keller ISD can impact Texas schools across the state.- Stop the secrecy': Keller ISD residents overwhelmingly oppose plan to split district- Why a plan to split Keller ISD into two districts has trustees feeling ‘blindsided'- Keller school board member calls Fort Worth community leader a ‘narcissist' in emails- Splitting Keller ISD in two? Fort Worth mayor opposes idea, hasn't heard from district- Laney Hawes TweetSHORT STORY #2: Texas selects its House leader and what it signals for local leaders when bullied by conservative PACs.- Rep. Dustin Burrows voted Texas House speaker in blow to insurgent GOP movement- Lonestar Left Post- Chris Tackett PostSHORT STORY #3: An odd ally joins the fight against Bill Waybourn due to another death under his leadership.- Recent Tarrant County jail deaths unite groups from both sides of political aisle- 31-year-old dies in Tarrant County Jail after suffering medical emergency, officials sayBIG STORY: Interview with Mayoral Candidate Josh LucasWINS AND LOSSES:Ann:

Join NABPAC's President and CEO Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar as the #1 PAC Podcast in America dives into the fascinating world of digital voter engagement with political technologist Eric Wilson. Hot off the press from the Center for Campaign Innovation's 2024 post-election survey, this episode reveals surprising shifts in how voters consume political information - including the rise of social media over local news and the emergence of podcasts as a major player in political communication. Plus, hear why personal connections and workplace relationships are becoming increasingly crucial in political messaging. Episode Sponsor: Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.https://www.chainbridgebank.com/

In this episode of SIIMcast, we sit down with Sylvia Devlin, a trailblazer in medical imaging informatics. Sylvia shares her inspiring journey from a young radiology technologist to becoming a director of customer success and a leader in the imaging informatics community. With over two decades of experience, Sylvia reflects on her career milestones, including earning her CIIP certification, co-editing the Practical Imaging Informatics textbook, and her induction into the SIIM College of Fellows. We explore Sylvia's unique career path, her philosophy on servant leadership, and the pivotal role of soft skills and adaptability in imaging informatics. Sylvia also discusses her contributions to SIIM, including volunteering, mentoring, and championing the importance of customer success in healthcare IT. Whether you're an industry veteran or new to imaging informatics, this episode is packed with insights about professional growth, the evolution of PACS, and the power of community through SIIM. Don't miss Sylvia's advice for aspiring informaticists and her perspective on keeping patient care at the heart of technology. Follow us on Twitter @siim_tweets and visit siim.org for more educational content.  

'Imperialism': Trump threatens to reclaim Panama Canal. Musk's Threat to primary Democrats sparks a fresh call for a ban on super PACs.

In this conversation with Jason Brett, we discuss the implications of the recent election on Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry, focusing on the partisan dynamics that have emerged. They explore the role of key figures like Gary Gensler, the influence of super PACs, and the complexities of corporate involvement in politics. The discussion also touches on missed opportunities for political engagement and the need for a new strategy to educate and involve Democrats in the cryptocurrency conversation. In this conversation, the speaker reflects on the intersection of Bitcoin and politics, particularly in the context of recent events and conferences. They express concerns about the politicization of Bitcoin, the role of charisma in political leadership, and the regulatory landscape affecting cryptocurrency. The discussion also touches on the future of Bitcoin under a Trump administration and emphasizes the need to return to Bitcoin's core values as a nonpartisan technology that serves everyone.CHAPTERS:(00:00) Partisan Politics and Bitcoin & Gary Gensler(16:37) Super PACs & The Future of Crypto Politics (28:26) Political Engagement & Reflections on Crypto for Harris (44:52) The Nashville Conference Experience (48:22) Politics and Bitcoin: A Dangerous Intersection (60:10) Regulatory Landscape for Bitcoin (01:20:15) Returning to Bitcoin's Core ValuesEXCLUSIVE SPONSORS:BitBox: Get the open-source Bitbox02 Bitcoin only edition. It's our favorite bitcoin hardware wallet for you to take self-custody of your bitcoin and keep your private keys safe in cold storage. Head to bitbox.swiss/tpb and use code ‘TPB' at checkout to get 5% off your purchase. You, our listener! Thank you to our supporters. To support The Progressive Bitcoiner and access rewards, including our new TPB merch, head to our geyser page: https://geyser.fund/project/tpbpodTo learn more, visit our websiteGET IN TOUCH:Follow the pod on X | Nostr | Bluesky | Instagram | Threads | Facebook | LinkedIn | TikTokJoin in on the conversation at our Progressive Bitcoiner Community telegram group!OUR TEAM:Margot Paez: @jyn_urso | Patrick Linus: @LL3einS | Damien: @DamienSomerset | Daniel: @Daniel | Evan: @EvanPrim | Trey: @ktreywalsh This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com/subscribe

Democrats once seemed to have a monopoly on Silicon Valley. Perhaps you remember when Elon Musk bought Twitter and posted pictures of cabinets at the old office filled with “#StayWoke” T-shirts. But just as the country is realigning itself along new ideological and political lines, so is the tech capital of the world. In 2024, many of the Valley's biggest tech titans came out with their unabashed support for Donald Trump. There was, of course, Elon Musk. . . but also WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum; Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who run the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini; VCs such as Shaun Maguire, David Sacks, and Chamath Palihapitiya; Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale; Oculus and Anduril founder Palmer Luckey; hedge fund manager Bill Ackman; and today's Honestly guest, one of the world's most influential investors and the man responsible for bringing the internet to the masses—Marc Andreessen.  Marc's history with politics is a long one—but it was always with the Democrats. He supported Democrats including Bill Clinton in 1996, Al Gore in 2000, and John Kerry in 2004. He endorsed Barack Obama in 2008 and then Hillary Clinton in 2016. But over the summer, he announced that he was going to endorse and donate to Trump. Public records show that Marc donated at least $4.5 million to pro-Trump super PACs. Why? Because he believed that the Biden administration had, as he tells us in this conversation, “seething contempt” for tech, and that this election was existential for AI, crypto, and start-ups in America.  Marc got his start as the co-creator of Mosaic, the first widely used web browser, which is said to have launched the internet boom. He then co-founded Netscape, which became the most popular web browser in the '90s, and sold it to AOL in 1999 for $4.2 billion. He later became an angel investor and board member at Facebook. And in 2006, when everyone told Mark Zuckerberg to sell Facebook to Yahoo for $1 billion, Marc was the only voice saying: don't. (Today, Facebook has a market cap of $1.4 trillion.) He now runs a venture capital firm with Ben Horowitz, where they invest in small start-ups that they think have potential to become billion-dollar unicorns. And their track record is pretty spot-on: They invested in Airbnb, Coinbase, Instagram, Instacart, Pinterest, Slack, Reddit, Lyft, and Oculus—to name a few of the unicorns. (And for full disclosure: Marc and his wife were small seed investors in The Free Press.) Marc has built a reputation as someone who can recognize “the next big thing” in tech and, more broadly, in our lives. He has been called the “chief ideologist of the Silicon Valley elite,” a “cultural tastemaker,” and even “Silicon Valley's resident philosopher-king.” Today, Bari and Marc discuss his reasons for supporting Trump—and the vibe shift in Silicon Valley; why he thinks we've been living under soft authoritarianism over the last decade and why it's finally cracking; why he's so confident in Elon Musk and his band of counter-elites; how President Biden tried to kill tech and control AI; why he thinks AI censorship is “a million times more dangerous” than social media censorship; why technologists are the ones to restore American greatness; what Trump serves for dinner; why Marc has spent about half his time at Mar-a-Lago since November 5; and why he thinks it's morning in America. Go to groundnews.com/Honestly to get 50% off the unlimited access Vantage plan and unlock world-wide perspectives on today's biggest news stories. If you liked what you heard from Honestly, the best way to support us is to go to TheFP.com and become a Free Press subscriber today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday, November 27th, 2024Today, Trump finally signs the transition agreement but refuses to agree to the part that limits his donations and requires him to list his donors; Tulsi Gabbard keeps starting PACs and using them to pay herself; Trump says he's going to go forward with his tariffs; Biden gets a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah; a Yelly Rudy Giuliani clashes with a judge over his belongings; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank you DeleteMeTake control over your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Go to JOINdeleteme.com/Dailybeans and use promo code Dailybeans for 20% off.Stories:Angry Rudy Giuliani argues with judge overseeing defamation payout: 'I can't pay my bills' (Adam Reiss and Dareh Gregorian | NBC News)After delay, Trump signs agreement with Biden White House to begin formal transition handoff (Zeke Miller | AP News)Up to Hamas now, Biden says, announcing US-brokered Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal (Alexandra Hutzler | ABC News)Trump says he plans to enact new tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico on his first day in his office (Zoë Richards and Steve Kopack | ABC News)Have some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsLetters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | SubstackVA Home Loans (va.gov)Lit. on Fire Books - Peoria, IL (litonfirepia.com)Lit. on Fire Books Online Shop (bookshop.org) Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

This week, editor Will Kaback sat down with Dave O'Brien, the policy director for RepresentUs, to ask him some of the questions our readers always ask us about money in politics — how it works, how it's changed, and what can be done to stop it. The conversation touched on how wealthy individuals like Elon Musk impacted the election, the ballot initiatives on campaign finance reform that RepresentUs supported in 2024, whether there's anything good about super PACs, and some of the innovative ways that local governments are regulating money in politics. This is a preview of today's Friday edition that is available in full and ad-free for our premium podcast subscribers. If you'd like to complete this episode and receive Sunday editions, exclusive interviews, bonus content, and more, head over to tanglemedia.supercast.com and sign up for a membership. If you are currently a newsletter subscriber, inquiry with us about how to receive a 33% discount on a podcast subscription! You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our podcast is written by Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Will Kaback, Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, and produced in conjunction with Tangle's social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also created our logo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ralph and the team invite cofounder of RootsAction, Norman Solomon, to autopsy the carcass of the Democratic Party after Donald Trump's decisive defeat of Kamala Harris in the presidential election. They dissect what happened on November 5th and report what needs to be done about it. Norman Solomon is co-founder of RootsAction.org and executive director of the Institute for Public Accuracy. He is the author of War Made Easy, Made Love, Got War, and his newest book, War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine.The Democrats couldn't even get their base vote out that they got out in 2020. And what are they looking at? Are they looking at themselves in the mirror for introspection? Are they cleaning house? Do they have any plan whatsoever— other than collect more and more money from corporate PACS? This is a spectacular decline.Ralph NaderWe kept being told that party loyalty über alles, we had to stay in line with Biden. And…that lost precious months, even a year or a year and a half, when there could have been a sorting out in vigorous primaries. We were told that, "Oh, it would be terrible to have an inside-the-party primary system." Well, in 2020, there were 17 candidates, so there wasn't space on one stage on one night to hold them all—the debates would have to be in half. Well, it didn't really debilitate the party. Debate is a good thing. But what happened was this party loyalty, this obsequious kissing-the-presidential-feet dynamic allowed Biden to amble along until it became incontrovertible that he wasn't capable.Norman SolomonA lot of people on that committee—and of course, running the DNC—they and their pals had this pass-through of literally millions of dollars of consultant fees. Win, lose, or draw. It's like General Dynamics and Northrop Grumman, they never lose a war. And so, these corporate donors, they never lose a presidential race. They didn't lose what happened with Harris and Trump. They cashed in, they made out like the corporate bandits that they are.Norman SolomonOne reality as an activist that I've come to the conclusion on in the last couple of decades is that progressives tend to be way too nice to Democrats in Congress, especially those that they consider to be allies. Because they like what some of the Democrats do…and so they give too many benefits of the doubt. It's like grading them on a curve. We can't afford to grade them on a curve.Norman SolomonIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 11/6/241. As of now, Donald Trump is projected to win the 2024 presidential election by a greater margin than 2016. In addition to winning back Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia and Arizona, Trump also appears to have flipped Nevada – which went for both Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton. Most shocking of all, Trump has won the national popular vote, something he failed to do in 2016 and 2020 and which no Republican has done in 20 years. Democrats also faced a bloodbath in the Senate elections, with Republicans on track to win a 54 seat majority in the upper chamber.2. Bucking tremendous party pressure, Representative Rashida Tlaib declined to endorse Kamala Harris at a United Autoworkers rally in Michigan just days before the election, POLITICO reports. Tlaib urged attendees to turn out but “kept her speech focused on down-ballot races.” Tlaib is the only member of “the Squad” to withhold her support for Harris and the only Palestinian member of Congress. She has been a staunch critic of the Biden Administration's blind support for Israel's campaign of genocide in Palestine and voted Uncommitted in the Michigan Democratic primary.3. Along similar lines, the Uncommitted Movement issued a fiery statement on the eve of the election. According to the group, “Middle East Eye ran a story…[which] contains unfounded and absurd claims, suggesting that Uncommitted made a secret agreement with the Democratic Party to not endorse a third-party candidate.” The statement goes on to say that “this baseless story…is misguided at best and a dishonest malicious attack at worst.” Uncommitted maintains that “leaders and delegates are voting in different ways, yet remain untied in their mission to stop the endless flow of American weapons fueling Israel's militarism.” In September, Uncommitted publicly stated that they would not endorse Kamala Harris, citing her continued support for the Biden Administration policy toward Israel, but urged supporters to vote against Donald Trump.4. Progressive International reports that over 50 sovereign nations have called for an immediate arms embargo on Israel, calling it “a legal, humanitarian and moral imperative to put an end to grave human suffering.” This letter cites the “staggering toll of civilian casualties, the majority of them children and women, due to ongoing breaches of international law by Israel, the occupying Power,” and warns of “regional destabilization that risks the outbreak of an all-out war in the region.” Signatories on this letter include Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Norway, Mexico, South Africa, Brazil, Cuba, Bolivia, and China among many others.5. Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush have sent a letter to President Biden accusing him of illegally involving the American armed forces in Israel's war without proper Congressional authorization. Per the accompanying statement, “The Biden administration has deepened U.S. involvement in the Israeli government's devastating regional war through comprehensive intelligence sharing and operational coordination, and now even the direct deployment of U.S. servicemembers to Israel. Not only do these actions encourage further escalation and violence, but they are unauthorized by Congress, in violation of Article I of the Constitution and the War Powers Resolution of 1973.” The letter concludes “The Executive Branch cannot continue to ignore the law…In the absence of an immediate ceasefire and end of hostilities, Congress retains the right and ability to exercise its Constitutional authority to direct the removal of any and all unauthorized Armed Forces from the region pursuant to Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution.” This letter was endorsed by an array of groups ranging from the Quincy Institute to Jewish Voice for Peace to the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches, and signed by other pro-Palestine members of Congress including Ilhan Omar, Summer Lee, and André Carson – though notably not AOC.6. In a story that touches on both the election and labor issues, the New York Times Tech Guild voted to go on strike Monday morning. The Times Tech Guild, which represents “workers like software developers and data analysts,” at the Times negotiated until late Sunday night, particularly regarding “whether the workers could get a ‘just cause' provision in their contract…pay increases and pay equity; and return-to-office policies,” per the New York Times. The Guardian reports “The Tech Guild's roughly 600 members are in charge of operating the back-end systems that power the paper's…[coverage of] the presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump – but also the hundreds of House and dozens of Senate races across the US that will determine who will secure control of Washington in 2025.” Kathy Zhang, the guild's unit chair, said in a statement “[The Times] have left us no choice but to demonstrate the power of our labor on the picket line…we stand ready to bargain and get this contract across the finish line.”7. In more labor news, AP reports the striking Boeing machinists have “voted to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks, clearing the way for the aerospace giant to resume production.” The deal reportedly includes “a 38% wage increase over four years, [as well as] ratification and productivity bonuses.” That said, Boeing apparently “refused to meet strikers' demand to restore a company pension plan that was frozen nearly a decade ago.” According to a Bank of America analysis, Boeing was losing approximately $50 million per day during the strike, a startling number by any measure. The union's District 751 President Jon Holden told members “You stood strong and you stood tall and you won,” yet calibration specialist Eep Bolaño said the outcome was “most certainly not a victory…We were threatened by a company that was crippled, dying, bleeding on the ground, and us as one of the biggest unions in the country couldn't even extract two-thirds of our demands from them. This is humiliating.”8. Huffington Post Labor Reporter Dave Jamieson reports “The [National Labor Relations Board] has filed a complaint against Grindr alleging the dating app used a new return-to-office policy to fire dozens of workers who were organizing.” He further reports that NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo is seeking a “Cemex order” which would “force the company to bargain with the [Communications Workers of America].” In a statement, CWA wrote “We hope this NLRB filing sends a clear message to Grindr that…we are committed to negotiating fair working conditions in good faith. As we continue to build and expand worker power at Grindr, this win…is a positive step toward ensuring that Grindr remains a safe, inclusive, and thriving place for users and workers alike.”9. In further positive news from federal regulators, NBC's Today reports “On Oct. 25, the United States Copyright Office granted a copyright exemption that gives restaurants like McDonald's the “right to repair” broken machines by circumventing digital locks that prevent them from being fixed by anyone other than its manufacturer.” As this piece explains, all of McDonald's ice cream machines – which have become a punchline for how frequently they are out of service – are owned and operated by the Taylor Company since 1956. Moreover “The…company holds a copyright on its machines…[meaning] if one broke, only [Taylor Company] repair people were legally allowed to fix it…due to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act…a 1998 law that criminalizes making or using technology, devices or services that circumvent the control access of copyrighted works.” This move from the Copyright Office reflects a larger pattern of regulators recognizing the issues with giving companies like Taylor monopolistic free reign over sectors of the economy and blocking consumers – in this case fast food franchisees – from repairing machines themselves. With backing from public interest groups like U.S. PIRG, the Right to Repair movement continues to pick up steam. We hope Congress will realize that this is a political slam dunk.10. Finally, in an astounding story of vindication, Michael and Robert Meeropol – sons of Ethel Rosenberg, who was convicted of and executed for passing secrets to the Soviet Union – claim that long-sought records have definitively cleared their mother's name. Per Bloomberg, “A few months ago, the National Security Agency sent the Meeropols a box of records the spy agency declassified…Inside was a seven-page handwritten memo…The relevant passage…is just eight words: ‘she did not engage in the work herself.'” Put simply, Rosenberg was wrongfully convicted and put to death for a crime she did not commit. The article paints the picture of the men uncovering this key piece of evidence. “After he read it, Robert said his eyes welled up. “Michael and I looked at it and our reaction was, ‘We did it.'”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

In episode 1766, Jack and Miles are joined by head of RepresentUs, Josh Lynn, to discuss… Billionaire's Super PACs And Their Harmful Influence On Politics, Dark Money Is Only "Dark" To Us, Getting Dark Money Out Of Politics and more! LISTEN: ROCKMAN by Mk.geeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OA1080 - As a weary nation watches the world's richest man try to buy a federal election in plain sight, we stop to consider the question which has so long plagued Elon Musk: There's gotta be a crime here, right? Somewhere? There has been plenty of debate this week about the legality of Musk's $1 million daily lottery for registered US voters in swing states, but there is something far more insidious going on in this story beyond the headlines. Matt explains how the Federal Elections Commission has recently taken the Supreme Court's perfectly good joke way too far before we consider what the rapidly evolving rules around super PACs could mean for the future of fair elections in the United States.  Finally, we drop a seasonal footnote to discuss how some Massachusetts 8th graders recently helped to close out a 332-year-old criminal case. “Judge Aileen Cannon, who tossed Trump's classified docs case, on list of proposed candidates for attorney general”  ABC News (10/22/2024) “Elon Musk's Big Business and Conflicts of Interest With the U.S. Government” The New York Times (10/20/2024) “A Democrat, Siding With the G.O.P., Is Removing Limits on Political Cash at ‘Breathtaking' Speed,” Shane Goldmacher  The New York Times (6/10/2024) The Illusion of Independence: How Unregulated Coordination is Undermining Our Democracy, and What Can Be Done to Stop It, The Campaign Legal Center (11/30/2023) FEC Advisory Opinion 2024-01 (3/20/2024) FEC Vice Chair Ellen Weintraub's dissent from Advisory Opinion 2024-07 (addressing Lindsay Graham campaign's question re: super PAC campaign fundraising coordination) Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do! If you'd like to support the show (and lose the ads!), please pledge at patreon.com/law!

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When President Biden campaigned for re-election, he highlighted threats to democracy and his long track record. But since Kamala Harris took over the ticket, the party has landed on new messaging. On this week's On the Media, a democratic strategist explains why we heard words like joy and freedom over and over at the Democratic National Convention. Plus, hear how Christian nationalism is shaping American politics.[01:00]  Host Brooke Gladstone interviews Anat Shenker-Osorio, a democratic messaging strategist who has advised PACs and committees in battleground states, about the party's new messaging strategy. They discuss how mockery shrinks strongmen to size; why voters seem to like the word “freedom” more than “democracy”; and more. [16:39] Brooke speaks with Matthew D. Taylor, scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, & Jewish Studies in Baltimore and author of the forthcoming book, The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy. They discuss different strains of Christian nationalism — from the sentimental view of America as a Christian nation, to the desire to uphold Christian supremacy. Plus, how the phenomenon has shaped American politics for centuries.[32:23] Brooke continues her conversation with Matthew D. Taylor. Taylor introduces Brooke to the world of independent charismatic Christianity and its media, where an extreme form of Christian nationalism has taken root. Plus, the Christian leaders who stoked violence on January 6th.A portion of this episode originally aired on our April 19, 2024 program, Meet the Media Prophets Who Preach Christian Supremacy. Plus, Journalism in ‘Civil War'Further reading / listening:The rise of the "Brat Pack" — and a new Democratic political style by Anand GiridharadasWhy Kamala Harris' New Politics of Joy Is the Best Way to Fight Fascism, by Anat Shenker-OsorioHow the Alabama IVF Ruling Was Influenced by Christian Nationalism by Matthew D. TaylorChristian Nationalism (Un)Defined by Matthew D. Taylor On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.