Podcasts about party politics

X: @MarshaBlackburn @ileaderssummit @americasrt1776 @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, senior senator for Tennessee and the first woman to represent the Volunteer State in the United States Senate. She serves on the Deputy Whip Team and is a member of the Finance Committee; the Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee; the Veterans' Affairs Committee; and the Judiciary Committee. Senator Marsha Blackburn serves as the Ranking Member on the Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security and on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law. Before her election to the Senate, Marsha represented Tennessee's 7th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 X: @MarshaBlackburn @ileaderssummit @americasrt1776 @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 68 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Tune into WTON in Central Virginia on Sunday mornings at 6:00 A.M. (ET). Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

Would party politics work in the Isle of Man? Lord Finkelstein thinks that on the one hand it might and yet on the other hand it might be no better than what we've got! Mitch Sorbie on the other hand seems keen to establish his new party Isle of Man First which, at first glance would substantially reduce government income while being rather vague on how expenditure reduction would be delivered. Mr Sorbie suggests “where there's a will there's a way” while Lord Finkelstein notes the only thing the public hates more than a politician is a politician who's rubbish at politics.

Liberal Vannin Party leader and former health minister Lawrie Hooper leads a somewhat lonely life as the only Liberal Vannin member in Tynwald. As a party of one he recognises his influence is limited but feels passionately that party politics is the best way to ensure our politicians are held accountable for their actions. Could party politics work for us? I guess Lawrie will need to lead more than just himself to demonstrate that to us.

Send us a textJose Alberto "El Nino" Nino joins us to discuss the fundamental flaws in America's political and economic systems and why traditional partisan labels are becoming increasingly obsolete. We explore how money has corrupted our political process and turned our economy into a casino-like system that requires many losers to sustain a few winners.• America's political system has evolved into an oligarchy where running for office requires millions of dollars• The financial barrier to political participation filters out average Americans and labor interests• Our "hamster wheel economy" functions like a casino where "the house always wins"• Both political parties serve donor interests rather than voter concerns• Artificial polarization keeps Americans distracted from bipartisan consensus on military spending and corporate subsidies• U.S. foreign policy in Israel-Palestine and Ukraine primarily serves special interests rather than American needs• The rise of counter-alliances like BRICS and simultaneous confrontation with multiple powers creates conditions for potential global conflict• Looking beyond partisan labels is essential to understanding and addressing America's structural problemsCheck out Jose's podcast "El Nino Speaks" and follow him on Twitter for more of his independent political analysis that crosses traditional partisan boundaries.Follow Jose Nino at ...His substack which contains the podcasthttps://josbcf.substack.com/Twitterhttps://x.com/JoseAlNinoSupport the showFollow your host atYouTube and Rumble for video contenthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70aghttps://rumble.com/c/c-4236474Facebook to receive updateshttps://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/Twitter (yes, I refuse to call it X)https://x.com/politicallyht LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/

The Government hopes to give a much-needed boost to the building and construction industry with the announcement of $413 million worth of accelerated school infrastructure projects. This follows a raft of school property announcements and the establishment of a new school property agency in July to oversee the planning, building, and maintenance of new school buildings. Hopefully, there will be some opposition input into this new agency, some opposition oversight. Because back in 2019, Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins, surrounded by adoring children, announced funding of $1.2 billion over four years for school property – a new primary school, 200 new classrooms in Auckland amongst them. The new buildings would be needed for the estimated 100,000 extra students who will enter the school system over the next 10 years. So far, so good. At the time, Ms Ardern said there were too many kids getting taught in cold school halls and prefabs, and our plan, she said, will turn that around. It's important we plan ahead for growth, so parents can be confident they can send their child to their local school, and their local school will have enough warm, dry and modern classrooms to learn in, something the previous government failed to do. Then they were voted out in 2023 and in came National, and the next year the Education Ministry put hundreds of projects on hold. Now, why would they do that? Obviously, there are more young people who are going to need classrooms, schools are already overcrowded. There are children being taught in halls and prefabs that are less than ideal. Well, they did that because Labour had absolutely no concept of fiscal control. Their idea of building new classrooms was to go to a groovy young architect and say, "Come up with something fabulous," and they did. Groovy young architects have got amazing ideas and visions, and they can help children reach their full potential and development with the kind of environment that they can create with an unlimited chequebook. So, in came boring, grumpy old National. Hundreds of projects went on hold and $2 billion was saved, they say. The value for money review considered 352 projects at 305 schools with a combined estimated cost of $4.6 billion. It decided 110 projects would go ahead with changes such as removing non-essential aspects of the build or using off-the-shelf rather than bespoke design. If you are going to have an agency that's going to look ahead and plan and build and maintain school buildings, you've all got to be on the same page. Otherwise, what is the point? It makes sense to plan ahead for the future. It makes sense to build new schools where they're needed and to build new classrooms. But not if they're going to be, oh, I don't know, a vision came to me and I just drew something on paper and then it's like, you know, my ancestors are speaking to me and all of a sudden I've got this amazing creation for the cost of a billion dollars. If you could have three schools built for the same amount of money, then that's the way you go. We go for bespoke award-winning design buildings when we are an oil-rich nation who just doesn't know what to do with its money. What will we do? Oh, I know. We'll give gorgeous young architects, brilliant young things, the opportunity to use their talents and create amazing public buildings. This is a good thing if you can afford it, and we cannot. Do school buildings really need to be architecturally designed and award-winning buildings? I would argue right now they don't. They're beautiful and they're clever, but that level of expense is not necessary. It's the same with social housing. We all know Kāinga Ora was given a mandate under the last government to build houses at whatever cost, and away they went. Architecturally designed, beautifully appointed housing communities, which again is all very well and good if you can afford it. But the triumph of ideology over pragmatism saw Kāinga Ora completely blow its budget, leading to debt for generations of taxpayers to pay back. And again, housing projects were stalled while evaluations were made by those with fiscal discipline, who did the sums to see whether Kāinga Ora was giving value for the money spent. And again, this was necessary, but in the meantime, the construction industry who'd been working overtime, all of a sudden were told everything that they were working on or intended to be working on was on hold, while boring, sensible people did the sums. They had to down tools, and what do you do if there's no work? You go where the work is. They can't wait. It's a nightmare. Yes, we do need infrastructure built, but surely not award-winning designer infrastructure built at any cost. And what was the Infrastructure Commission doing while all this, ‘I have a vision' stuff was going on? The Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, was created in 2018. So presumably they saw this vision for Kāinga Ora, they saw the vision for the schools. I mean, why weren't they saying, "Hang on a minute. For that amount of money, we could get three times the value. Put the brakes on. Taihoa. Let's look ahead for 20 years down the track and see what we can get for that money. It's our money that's being wasted and wasted, and it's not being spent wisely. We need schools, we need hospitals, we need roads. These are beyond party politics. The leaders of the parties need to knock their heads together and come up with a plan to give to us, to say, "This is how we'll be spending your money, wisely, prudently, and looking ahead to the years to come." The leaders of the parties need to get together and say to the construction industry, "We can guarantee there will be this work for the next 20 years because this is what we need. It's not that hard. This is what we need for the planned population growth. Here is where we'll be building it. These are the designs, and we've all got certainty for the next 20 years. How bloody hard can it be?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's nomination day in Alberta for the upcoming municipal election. This time, political parties are involved in Edmonton and Calgary. How do you feel about this? Will you vote for a party or a person?

La Fundación Rafael del Pino organizó, el día 16 de septiembre de 2025 la conferencia magistral «El malestar moderno y el precio de la libertad» que impartió Víctor Lapuente. Tras la Conferencia Magistral el profesor Lapuente dialogó con David Mejía. El acto se celebró con motivo de la publicación de la obra de Víctor Lapuente titulada Inmanencia (AdN Editorial Grupo Anaya 2025). El profesor Lapuente describe sutilmente en sus obras los males contemporáneos y su raíz en una lógica tecnocrática y deshumanizadora, así como los riesgos de una anarquía digital. Víctor Lapuente es doctor en ciencias políticas por la Universidad de Oxford y, actualmente, es catedrático y director del Quality of Government Institute en la Universidad de Gotemburgo y profesor visitante en ESADE. Sus investigaciones analizan por qué unos países gozan de mayor calidad de gobierno que otros, y han aparecido publicadas en revistas científicas como The Journal of Politics, European Journal of Political Research, Journal of Public Administration Research & Theory, Governance, Party Politics, Political Research Quarterly or Local Government Studies. Sus análisis han sido mencionados en medios internacionales como, entre otros, The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Economist, The Guardian, Politico, BBC Radio, CNN, Time Magazine, Foreign Policy. Es columnista de El País y colaborador de la Cadena SER. Es autor de Organizando el Leviatán. Por qué el equilibrio entre políticos y burócratas mejora los gobiernos (Deusto, 2018; en inglés, Cambridge University Press 2017) y El retorno de los chamanes (Península, 2015). David Mejía es profesor de Filosofía en CUNEF Universidad. Es Doctor por la Universidad de Columbia (Nueva York). Antes se licenció en Filosofía en la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid y en Teoría de Literatura en la Universidad Complutense. Ha sido colaborador del diario El Español y de The Objective, donde condujo el podcast de entrevistas Vidas cruzadas. Asimismo, colabora con publicaciones como Claves de la Razón Práctica, Revista de Libros, Letras Libres o Cuadernos Hispanoamericanos.

La Fundación Rafael del Pino organizó, el día 16 de septiembre de 2025 la conferencia magistral «El malestar moderno y el precio de la libertad» que impartió Víctor Lapuente. Tras la Conferencia Magistral el profesor Lapuente dialogó con David Mejía. El acto se celebró con motivo de la publicación de la obra de Víctor Lapuente titulada Inmanencia (AdN Editorial Grupo Anaya 2025). El profesor Lapuente describe sutilmente en sus obras los males contemporáneos y su raíz en una lógica tecnocrática y deshumanizadora, así como los riesgos de una anarquía digital. Víctor Lapuente es doctor en ciencias políticas por la Universidad de Oxford y, actualmente, es catedrático y director del Quality of Government Institute en la Universidad de Gotemburgo y profesor visitante en ESADE. Sus investigaciones analizan por qué unos países gozan de mayor calidad de gobierno que otros, y han aparecido publicadas en revistas científicas como The Journal of Politics, European Journal of Political Research, Journal of Public Administration Research & Theory, Governance, Party Politics, Political Research Quarterly or Local Government Studies. Sus análisis han sido mencionados en medios internacionales como, entre otros, The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Economist, The Guardian, Politico, BBC Radio, CNN, Time Magazine, Foreign Policy. Es columnista de El País y colaborador de la Cadena SER. Es autor de Organizando el Leviatán. Por qué el equilibrio entre políticos y burócratas mejora los gobiernos (Deusto, 2018; en inglés, Cambridge University Press 2017) y El retorno de los chamanes (Península, 2015).

This fall, Calgary and Edmonton voters will face a first in Alberta history: municipal candidates backed by political parties.The provincial government has launched the move as a pilot project, but it's already stirring debate. Critics warn it could erode the independence of city politics, while supporters say it may bring clarity and accountability to local campaigns.West of Centre Short host Rob Brown speaks with Kennedy Stewart, a former Vancouver mayor and longtime political science professor, who has run both as an independent and as part of a party slate. From spending caps and donor lists to door knockers and party discipline (or lack thereof), Stewart lays out how partisanship reshapes city campaigns and governance — for better and worse.Host: Rob Brown | Producer & editor: Falice Chin | Guest: Kennedy Stewart

Heather Humphreys, former cabinet minister, opens up about her presidential run as the Fine Gael candidate.

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A look back at every Mississippi legislator who switched parties from Democrat to Republican since Kirk Fordice (1992) and in a continuing effort to distract and deflect from the Epstein Files, Donald John calls for the Washington Commanders to revert back to their old "Redskins" moniker and threatens to hold up their new stadium deal.

Kim St. Onge fills in on the Marc Cox Morning Show and covers the devastating flood disaster in Central Texas, where at least 82 lives were lost and rescue efforts continue at camps along the Guadalupe River. In Scott on the Spot, Scott Jagow breaks down Elon Musk's new “America Party” and its potential to reshape the political landscape. Plus, reaction to Trump's controversial “big beautiful bill,” concerns over voter turnout, and chaos in St. Louis as teenagers wreak havoc with fireworks leading to dozens of arrests and renewed scrutiny of youth crime in the city.

America is on the verge of losing liberty forever, and the only way to keep that from happening is to agree together to reject party politics.

Thanks for the invite. Who's coming?When we receive an invite to an all gay event, what's the first thing we do?Sure, we look at the theme of the party, the location, the date, but those are usually secondary considerations to the big question, “who's going?”This is really a multiprong question: Will I feel comfortable with these guys? Is there anyone there I'd like to to date or fuck? Will anyone there want to date or fuck me? Will these guys bore me to death?Basically, am I physically and intellectually attracted to the guys who are going, and will they have a hankering for what I have to offer?The current political consensus of our people demands inclusiveness. As I understand the edict, nothing should prevent us from inviting every type of human expression (body shape/size, sex, gender identity, ability, color, or socioeconomic background) to our event.That's “inclusive,” and it's the right thing to do. Right?Is that what you're thinking as you scroll the invite list? I'm guessing it's not your highest priority.Are we already breaking the rules by just inviting gay men? Of course we are. And, of course, we'll keep doing it.Because that's how diversity works, we can't have cultural diversity if we don't have a diversity of cultures.Gay male culture is defined by our same sex attraction for one another. Yes, we share many other common interests, like show tunes, but no attribute is as universal as our same sex attraction. That aspect is intrinsic to our gay get-togethers. It's often the centerpiece, whether overtly recognized or not.This causes a conundrum for those who want to create an affinity group (exclusive space) and your friend group is a mixed crowd, many of whom will not qualify, when one of the aims of the gathering is to provide space for erotic connections.This creates an awkward challenge as I continue my experiment of finding heart-centered connection instead of churning through meaningless sexual encounters.Meaningless sex is a simple endeavor: We both decide if we want what the other guy has. We both give and take. Done. Goodbye forever.Heart-centered connections that include an erotic overlay are vastly more complicated, mainly because we genuinely want the best for guys we care about and don't want to add any negative baggage to the often heavy psychic load many of us are already carrying.“You're not invited,” or “Thank you, but I don't want to dance with you,” creates tension.Before I move on, let me be clear that there are all kinds of other “gay” events (that are usually not all gay men) where this is completely a non-issue. Events like banquette fundraisers, which are a whole culture themselves, where your donation is your most attractive feature; gay sports teams, where your athletic ability is the premium feature; and political clubs, where your connections, ability to mesmerize a room, and access to cash make you politically attractive.When a gay event also includes the possibility of erotic connection, the politically correct mantra of everyone, everywhere, all the time, or else you're a scumbag bigot, wears thin.A problem with the “everyone is equally beautiful” mantra is that it is simply not true. Physical beauty is determined by millions of years of evolution, and a fat dollop of conditioning received via social media. You may want Ryan Gosling to want you back (I know I do), but giving him all your attention deprives you of the opportunities available to you with other guys–the guys who are aesthetically similar to you.Another hard reality is to be realistic about whom you have access to on a physical level. “LA is a city of 10s looking for an 11,” was a line in an old gay movie called Latter Days that still rings true. All those 10s are wasting time.Anyway, for those of you planning or attending sexually social events, here are a couple of ideas you can try out to make the gatherings more fulfilling.* Admit that private affinity groups exist and honor people's decision to have them. This means finding it in your heart to cheer them on for taking the risk and making an effort to create such a group, even when you are not invited. There is a sex party in LA that only allows men under 40. I don't qualify, but I remember when I was under 40, I would have LOVED such a party. So good on them. * Learn how to say “no” and hear “no” with grace. These boundary-setting techniques are something most of us were never taught. I know I had to learn them the hard way after years of having sex with guys just to be nice. Now, as my beauty recedes like the tide, I'm getting more opportunities to see and hear “no,” which I gotta say is very often done with grace. And it's still not easy to receive. Processing rejection gracefully is work. But it's worth it, so we can keep being friends.More about “No.”Both receiving and communicating “no” have their own challenges.Receiving “No.”Receiving “no” gracefully starts as a passive action (just don't cause a scene), but then requires the active internal work of processing rejection. That's big.Metabolizing that moment is essential to not ruining the rest of your night.Unless you've reached a permanent state of Enlightenment (Samadi), you will most likely need to process a pretty heavy feeling.For me, that feeling usually manifests in the gut, just below my rib cage. Interestingly, that is the home of our third chakra, the home of personal power, confidence, self-esteem, and willpower. Having your desirability and viability challenged is particularly challenging for men. No matter how gay you think you are, as a man, you have been conditioned from birth to confront assaults on your power, confidence, and self-esteem. So it's likely to elicit an aggressive reaction from your ego.Love is the only way out of this. It allows you to respond from your higher self as opposed to reacting from your ego.First, love yourself: remember you are a Spark of the Divine. You deserve care and attention. If you're not receiving it from pretty boy X, no matter what your ego tells you, let it go. Get out your love radar instead. Where is the love, gurl? Follow the ping leading you to where the love is. That is most likely a friend who, trust me, will love commiserating with you about being shot down.Second, and this is much harder, try to recognize and love the Spark of the Divine in the person who rejected you. I know it's hard with pretty people, but try. He has his own path, and he's exercising his agency, which, I hope, is what you would like to do as well.Communicating “No.”Communicating “no” requires you to love yourself enough to honor and implement your boundaries, while, at the same time, using as much empathy as possible to let your fellow gay down easy.Keep your distance. When you want to fuck a guy, one way to show your interest is to stand unnecessarily close. It works. And, doing the opposite —keeping your distance —works just as well.If you are in a group with him, like a naked game night or a group at the club, focus your attention on someone else. Make space between you and him. No touching. Turn your back. Go to the bathroom, the bar, or simply walk away.Have things gotten a little handsy? Nonchalantly move his hand. Like you're moving something out of the way for him. Oh, here, let me put that where it belongs. Do it with your eyes on his and he'll get the message.Phrases I've heard which allowed us both to keep our dignity are, “I'm good.” (after touching a guy on the dance floor), “I don't like being touched.” (probably a lie, but made it his problem), and “I'm not here for that.”Is he pushy? Is he an ass? Moving his hand with a slight crushing squeeze conveys the message. And, looking him directly in the eyes and saying, “I'm not into this; please move on.”Exercise your agency, your ability to make a choice. Don't expect him to read your mind. He may already be picking out cake toppers for your wedding cake. He may be too drunk or high. Or, he may be misreading your good nature as an invitation. When you get the vibe it's time to move on, do it. Do not feel obligated to stay with anyone you're not feeling it with.And. Do NOT give him your phone number or social media account. Unless, of course, you'd like to string out the long good-bye for days, weeks, or months.Going Deep: A Gay Guide to Reality is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikegerle.substack.com/subscribe

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On this week's episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Gary and Carys discuss defence spending, Thames Water, the Green Party, and a personal announcement from Gary.Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Over The Top Under The Radar is made by the production team of Bernard Achampong, Emma Stephens, Pat Younge and Sarah MylesVisuals by J10XJJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local elections are taking place across England today - and they're a major political test for Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch, and Nigel Farage. Ed Balls and George Osborne break down what's at stake in these key contests, from mayoral races to a critical by-election.Meanwhile, across the pond, Donald Trump has just hit 100 days in office. With stock markets reeling, 142 executive orders signed, and a trade war brewing, Ed and George ask how Keir Starmer should handle the ‘special relationship' with a now even more unpredictable White House?Plus, Mark Carney - the former Bank of England Governor - has just led his party to victory in Canada. A backlash to Trump, or a one-off? And what might it signal for upcoming elections in Australia and beyond?To get episodes early and ad-free, join Political Currency Gold or the Kitchen Cabinet:

Legendary pollster Prof Sir John Curtice joins the Spectator's deputy political editor James Heale to look ahead to next week's local elections. The actual number of seats may be small, as John points out, but the political significance could be much greater. If polling is correct, Reform could win a ‘fresh' by-election for the first time, the mayoralties could be shared between three or more parties, and we could see a fairly even split in terms of vote share across five parties (Labour, the Liberal Democrats, the Conservatives, the Green party, and Reform UK).  The 2024 general election saw five GB-wide parties contest most seats for the first time. These set of local elections could solidify this ‘five-party political system'. In fact, says John, ‘Reform have already won these local elections' by virtue of being able to contest all the seats available. Are we headed for a different kind of politics in Britain? Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. This week, Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina of Party Politics offer their insights on stories from the local, state, and national level.Also this hour: Today is the 40th anniversary of New Coke, the change in flavor of Coca-Cola, which was one of the most infamous corporate marketing blunders of the 20th century. But hey, we all make mistakes. We revisit a 2024 conversation about some of Greater Houston's biggest mistakes.Then, Aris Kian, 2023-2025 Houston Poet Laureate, talks about her work and reads her poem Angels Fly to My Place for Dinner.And we talk with opera star Christine Goerke ahead of her performance Thursday at an event benefitting the University of Houston's Moores School of Music.

TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: FDA Advisory Board Shakeup, Idaho OKs OTC Ivermectin, Autism & Ultraprocessed Food, Statin Overmedication Warning, Beta Vulgaris, Michael Boldin, Tenth Amendment Center, Party Politics vs Liberty, Political Violence Rising, Censorship Backlash Grows, National Security Investigation Into Pharmaceuticals and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/fda-advisory-board-shakeup-idaho-oks-otc-ivermectin-autism-ultraprocessed-food-statin-overmedication-warning-beta-vulgaris-michael-boldin-tenth-amendment-center-party-politics-vs-liberty-pol/

In this timely and energizing episode, political strategist Kim Wright joins host Stephanie Mitton to break down why women's engagement in politics is essential—and how to actually get involved. Recorded during a federal election, the conversation explores everything from grassroots activism to running for office, all while demystifying party politics, strategic voting, and campaign life. With wit, wisdom, and a few behind-the-scenes stories, Kim offers tangible ways to make your voice count—whether you're a political junkie or just getting curious.If you've ever thought politics wasn't for you, this episode might just change your mind.For nearly 20 years, Kim Wright has been a trusted public affairs advisor to national and international clients across industries, leading advocacy campaigns in every corner of Canada at all three levels of government.Kim has built and executed successful advocacy campaigns and lobbying efforts on a wide range of issues including infrastructure, economic development, transportation, labour relations, public health, and licensing frameworks. She has also successfully managed development approvals, changes to municipal by-laws and policies, and procurement challenges.Kim frequently navigates complex interjurisdictional files. She has been involved in politics at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels for over 30 years. Her well-respected, pan-partisan approach to government relations makes her a trusted advisor to clients who get results.Can't quite place where you've seen her before? Everywhere. Kim is a fixture as a political commentator on every major television news network, numerous AM, FM and satellite radio shows, YouTube, podcasts, and print.Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothatRecommend guests: https://www.womendontdothat.com/Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothatRecommend guests: https://www.womendontdothat.com/How to find WOMENdontDOthat:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/womendontdothatInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/womendontdothat/TikTok- http://www.tiktok.com/@womendontdothatBlog- https://www.womendontdothat.com/blogPodcast- https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcastNewsletter- https://www.beaconnorthstrategies.com/contactwww.womendontdothat.comYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@WOMENdontDOthatHow to find Stephanie Mitton:Twitter/X- https://twitter.com/StephanieMittonLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemitton/beaconnorthstrategies.comTikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@stephmittonInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemitton/Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at hello@womendontdothat.comOur Latest Blog:https://www.womendontdothat.com/post/our-first-beacon-north-christmas-party-a-reflection-on-growth-and-gratitude

J. Bennett Johnston represented Louisiana in the Senate for 24 years and brought the state millions of dollar, working with both parties. Why don't we see more politicians like him anymore? Conservative Democrats and liberal Republicans and bipartisan bills? Tommy talks with Robert Hogan, Professor and Department Chair of Political Science at LSU

Meg delves deep into Democratic Congressman Frederick Richmond's dirty deeds. Jessica reveals the sexual hype behind 80s cocktails and is appalled by a Slippery Nipple.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

Less is more when it comes to kids' parties. We tackle the thorny issue of birthday party politics in the modern age, from managing invite lists to handling the heartache when your child misses out. Discover why Gen Alpha parties have become more complicated than ever, and learn practical strategies for both hosting and handling party-related disappointments. Plus, find out why McDonald's parties in railway carriages aren't always the answer (just ask Justin!). Quote of the Episode: "Being invited to a birthday party is a privilege, and we should approach it with sensitivity because not everybody gets an invite." Key Insights: Smaller parties often create less social tension than large-scale events Modern party politics are particularly challenging for Gen Alpha children The more people invited, the more others expect to be included Classroom distribution of invitations can create unnecessary drama Digital invitations and teacher assistance can help maintain discretion When hosting, clear communication about party size helps manage expectations Missing out on parties can be a valuable teaching moment for empathy One-on-one celebrations can be a meaningful alternative to large parties Resources Mentioned: Mel Robbins' book "Let Them" happyfamilies.com.au Class WhatsApp groups for party planning Action Steps for Parents: Keep parties smaller and more intimate to reduce social pressure Use discrete methods for invitation distribution (through teachers, digital invites, or direct to parents) When your child isn't invited, focus on teaching resilience and empathy Consider creating special one-on-one celebrations as alternatives to large parties See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with an update about the health of Jason's mom (or lack thereof), which springboards into a discussion of death and how we cope with it. We talk about the Los Angeles fires and the public's reaction to wealthy people losing their homes, and then discuss the current state of political discourse and its partisan, tribal character. We conclude by reading the manifesto of the CEO shooter Luigi Mangione.

In this episode, Cornelia Seliphiwe talks about the impact of party politics on social service delivery and human rights in Gweru, Zimbabwe's midlands province. This interview was conducted by Yeukai Ottilia Munetsi. This episode is part of our new African community voices series.

Aid groups warn lives will be lost in Gaza as winter settles in and people lack protection against harsh elements and seasonal illnesses. It's Black Friday and retailers are expecting a record-breaking number of shoppers. And, third party presidential candidates got fewer votes in 2024 than in recent years. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Didrik Schanche, Emily Kopp, Megan Pratz, Lisa Thomson and Mohamad ElBardicy. It was produced by Adam Bearne, Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Lilly Quiroz. We get engineering support from Ted Mebane. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange. And our Executive Producer is Erika Aguilar. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Democratic Party finds itself in nearly as much disarray as the GOP did following Barry Goldwater's 1964 defeat to LBJ. DMZ America co-hosts Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) turn to American political scientist Charles Lipson to dissect what went wrong for the Democrats in the election and to discuss their prospects for renewal. Can Democrats follow the Republican example and rebuild their grassroots organization from the ground up at the local level? Can they free themselves of their addiction to corporate money in order to increase their populist appeal? Or should the party add domestic policy to a foreign policy that has already moved to the Right of the Republicans, completing a realignment that reverses much of what transpired between 1928 and 1932?The DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com

The Democratic Party finds itself in nearly as much disarray as the GOP did following Barry Goldwater's 1964 defeat to LBJ. DMZ America co-hosts Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) turn to American political scientist Charles Lipson to dissect what went wrong for the Democrats in the election and to discuss their prospects for renewal. Can Democrats follow the Republican example and rebuild their grassroots organization from the ground up at the local level? Can they free themselves of their addiction to corporate money in order to increase their populist appeal? Or should the party add domestic policy to a foreign policy that has already moved to the Right of the Republicans, completing a realignment that reverses much of what transpired between 1928 and 1932?The DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com

On Wednesday's show: We devote the entire hour to election results and analysis and welcome your thoughts on the presidential election, the U.S. Senate election, a variety of other state and local results, the HISD bond, and other ballot initiatives.Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina offer their insights throughout the hour, and we hear from our listeners.

Join Lou Diamond in this engaging episode of the Thrive Loud podcast, featuring the insightful Richard Gordon, founder and CEO of Gordon Strategic Advisors. With over 30 years of experience in advising government officials and a dynamic approach to public policy and strategic planning, Gordon shares his expert take on the shifting landscape of American politics and the pressing need for compromise. Key Discussion Points: Political Shift: Gordon delves into the growing focus on party allegiance over individual candidates, likening the current U.S. political scene to a parliamentary system. Senate Elections: He sheds light on how popular governors from Montana, Tennessee, and Indiana lost Senate races due to voter preference for party lines over candidates. Impact of Party Politics: Using the example of Roe v. Wade, Gordon illustrates the often misunderstood connection between voter choices, party policies, and resultant judicial appointments. Compromise: Highlighting the lost art of compromise, Gordon recounts Governor Bai's method of focusing on shared goals to achieve progress, emphasizing infrastructure as common ground among politicians. Leadership Gap: Gordon stresses the need for leaders who prioritize national unity over divisive rhetoric. Richard's Projects: Gordon introduces his latest initiative, "Unconventional Times," a platform aimed at discussing deeper political and social issues. Tune in to explore this rich conversation filled with political insights, personal anecdotes, and an inspiring call for leadership grounded in unity and compromise. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

This week, we share a Soundings Seminar from Sept. 2020 featuring Michael Wear, then of the AND Campaign and currently President of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.  Bill and Michael discuss how the culture wants us to think about our vote and how our Christian faith pushes back against this cultural pressure.  They also get into topics of political discernment and the deep spiritual realities that should motivate Christian political engagement.  Michael's passionate charity and biblical wisdom blessed, challenged, and encouraged us all at the same time, and we hope you have a similar experience!Check Out the AND Campaigns Book, Compassion & ConvictionCheck Out Michael's New Book, The Spirit of Our PoliticsView Our Full Archive of Soundings Seminarsinthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the show

In this episode of Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson, we're back with Justin Hans for Part 2 of our deep dive into two big topics on everyone's minds: the upcoming election and the state of American health. Join us as we unpack the issues, talk through the challenges, and explore what's really at stake for our country. If you're looking for some fresh, grounded insights into how our political choices and health policies intersect, you won't want to miss this conversation.--https://noblegoldinvestments.com/who-we-are/--https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/09/29/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-after-tour-of-the-korean-demilitarized-zone/--Follow Justin on X: https://x.com/blackhawkce457

 On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in local, state, and national politics with Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina.Then, we consider whether adults have co-opted Halloween from kids.And we look back on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, which released 50 years ago this month.

Disaffected progressives may end up choosing third party candidates such as Jill Stein and Cornel West in Election 2024.

Child psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

 On Tuesday's show: Exactly three weeks from Election Day, a new poll finds former President Donald Trump holds a five point lead in Texas over Vice President Kamala Harris, and Senator Ted Cruz is up four points in his race against Congressman Colin Allred. We discuss that and other findings in the latest pre-election survey from the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs.Also this hour: How you feel about an issue may have a lot to do with how close you are to it -- not in terms of impact, just geography. Party Politics co-host Jeronimo Cortina discusses that concept in his new book, Proximity Politics.And we meet pianist Adam J. Ivey and hear him perform. His story illustrates how minorities who grow up in the inner city often don't have opportunities to learn classical music. He talks about overcoming that and being born deaf to become a performer and composer.

In Coalitions of the Weak (Cambridge University Press, 2022), Victor C. Shih investigates how leaders of one-party autocracies seek to dominate the elite and achieve true dictatorship, governing without fear of internal challenge or resistance to major policy changes. Through an in-depth look of late-Mao politics informed by thousands of historical documents and data analysis, Coalitions of the Weak uncovers Mao's strategy of replacing seasoned, densely networked senior officials with either politically tainted or inexperienced officials. The book further documents how a decentralized version of this strategy led to two generations of weak leadership in the Chinese Communist Party, creating the conditions for Xi's rapid consolidation of power after 2012. Victor Shih is Professor of Political Science, Director of the 21st Century China Center, and Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations at the University of California, San Diego. He is an expert on the politics of Chinese banking policies, fiscal policies, and exchange rate, as well as the elite politics of China. His first book was "Factions and Finance in China: Elite Conflict and Inflation" also with Cambridge University Press, and he edited the collection "Economic Shocks and Authoritarian Stability: Duration, Institutions and Financial Conditions," published by the University of Michigan Press. Shih also has published widely in a number of journals, including The American Political Science Review, Comparative Political Studies, Journal of Politics, The China Quarterly, and Party Politics. In our discussion he also mentions his latest work on China's local government debt crisis, available here. Interviewer Peter Lorentzen is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of San Francisco, a nonresident scholar at the UCSD 21st Century China Center, an alumnus of the Public Intellectuals Program of the National Committee on US-China Relations, and is currently a visiting scholar at the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions. His research focuses on the economics of information, incentives, and institutions, primarily as applied to the development and governance of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Coalitions of the Weak (Cambridge University Press, 2022), Victor C. Shih investigates how leaders of one-party autocracies seek to dominate the elite and achieve true dictatorship, governing without fear of internal challenge or resistance to major policy changes. Through an in-depth look of late-Mao politics informed by thousands of historical documents and data analysis, Coalitions of the Weak uncovers Mao's strategy of replacing seasoned, densely networked senior officials with either politically tainted or inexperienced officials. The book further documents how a decentralized version of this strategy led to two generations of weak leadership in the Chinese Communist Party, creating the conditions for Xi's rapid consolidation of power after 2012. Victor Shih is Professor of Political Science, Director of the 21st Century China Center, and Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations at the University of California, San Diego. He is an expert on the politics of Chinese banking policies, fiscal policies, and exchange rate, as well as the elite politics of China. His first book was "Factions and Finance in China: Elite Conflict and Inflation" also with Cambridge University Press, and he edited the collection "Economic Shocks and Authoritarian Stability: Duration, Institutions and Financial Conditions," published by the University of Michigan Press. Shih also has published widely in a number of journals, including The American Political Science Review, Comparative Political Studies, Journal of Politics, The China Quarterly, and Party Politics. In our discussion he also mentions his latest work on China's local government debt crisis, available here. Interviewer Peter Lorentzen is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of San Francisco, a nonresident scholar at the UCSD 21st Century China Center, an alumnus of the Public Intellectuals Program of the National Committee on US-China Relations, and is currently a visiting scholar at the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions. His research focuses on the economics of information, incentives, and institutions, primarily as applied to the development and governance of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In Coalitions of the Weak (Cambridge University Press, 2022), Victor C. Shih investigates how leaders of one-party autocracies seek to dominate the elite and achieve true dictatorship, governing without fear of internal challenge or resistance to major policy changes. Through an in-depth look of late-Mao politics informed by thousands of historical documents and data analysis, Coalitions of the Weak uncovers Mao's strategy of replacing seasoned, densely networked senior officials with either politically tainted or inexperienced officials. The book further documents how a decentralized version of this strategy led to two generations of weak leadership in the Chinese Communist Party, creating the conditions for Xi's rapid consolidation of power after 2012. Victor Shih is Professor of Political Science, Director of the 21st Century China Center, and Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations at the University of California, San Diego. He is an expert on the politics of Chinese banking policies, fiscal policies, and exchange rate, as well as the elite politics of China. His first book was "Factions and Finance in China: Elite Conflict and Inflation" also with Cambridge University Press, and he edited the collection "Economic Shocks and Authoritarian Stability: Duration, Institutions and Financial Conditions," published by the University of Michigan Press. Shih also has published widely in a number of journals, including The American Political Science Review, Comparative Political Studies, Journal of Politics, The China Quarterly, and Party Politics. In our discussion he also mentions his latest work on China's local government debt crisis, available here. Interviewer Peter Lorentzen is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of San Francisco, a nonresident scholar at the UCSD 21st Century China Center, an alumnus of the Public Intellectuals Program of the National Committee on US-China Relations, and is currently a visiting scholar at the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions. His research focuses on the economics of information, incentives, and institutions, primarily as applied to the development and governance of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

In Coalitions of the Weak (Cambridge University Press, 2022), Victor C. Shih investigates how leaders of one-party autocracies seek to dominate the elite and achieve true dictatorship, governing without fear of internal challenge or resistance to major policy changes. Through an in-depth look of late-Mao politics informed by thousands of historical documents and data analysis, Coalitions of the Weak uncovers Mao's strategy of replacing seasoned, densely networked senior officials with either politically tainted or inexperienced officials. The book further documents how a decentralized version of this strategy led to two generations of weak leadership in the Chinese Communist Party, creating the conditions for Xi's rapid consolidation of power after 2012. Victor Shih is Professor of Political Science, Director of the 21st Century China Center, and Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations at the University of California, San Diego. He is an expert on the politics of Chinese banking policies, fiscal policies, and exchange rate, as well as the elite politics of China. His first book was "Factions and Finance in China: Elite Conflict and Inflation" also with Cambridge University Press, and he edited the collection "Economic Shocks and Authoritarian Stability: Duration, Institutions and Financial Conditions," published by the University of Michigan Press. Shih also has published widely in a number of journals, including The American Political Science Review, Comparative Political Studies, Journal of Politics, The China Quarterly, and Party Politics. In our discussion he also mentions his latest work on China's local government debt crisis, available here. Interviewer Peter Lorentzen is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of San Francisco, a nonresident scholar at the UCSD 21st Century China Center, an alumnus of the Public Intellectuals Program of the National Committee on US-China Relations, and is currently a visiting scholar at the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions. His research focuses on the economics of information, incentives, and institutions, primarily as applied to the development and governance of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Ted Cruz, Colin Allred race is tight meaning Texas' U.S. Senate seat is in play and yet, with some notable exceptions, the local GOP apparatus in the key counties to offset the liberal city vote, as well as the state Republican Party, is full of young people who are busy at playing party politics instead of at the hard work needed to ensure statewide victory. Work that should have kicked off in August is not being done and we are already in late September. It's as if these folk, who have no idea how much work it took to turn this state from a Democrat swamp into a GOP stronghold, are sitting around thinking the Trump turnout will be enough to win it all. Let us pray they are right because there isn't much work being done to ensure massive, city offsetting, turnout in the places in Texas that give Republicans solid statewide wins. Texas' US Senate race: Ted Cruz, Colin Allred tie in new polls Senate Democrats announce ad buy targeting Ted Cruz, Rick Scott ‘Against our daughters': Cruz challenger hit with blistering 7-figure ad over transgender sports bill vote Ted Cruz vs. Colin Allred Texas U.S. Senate race: Latest polls Cruz race now a ‘tossup' should be warning for Texas GOP, says expert Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Jonathan Turley's column shows that there is no longer any hiding of the Democrat plan: Literally destroy, do away with, the U.S. Constitution to obtain absolute majoritarian tyranny of the Left.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

In this episode of The Financial Guys Podcast, hosts Glenn Wiggle and Mike Lomas dive into pressing political and social issues from a conservative viewpoint. They begin with a deep discussion on the potential assassination attempts against Donald Trump and the media's controversial role in covering such threats. Glenn and Mike also examine the effects of illegal immigration on small towns like Springfield, highlighting the stark differences in how elite liberal communities manage these crises. The episode touches on child safety, crime, and the disturbing rise in child trafficking along the southern border, urging stronger border security measures. Additionally, they explore the inner dynamics and conflicting stances within the Democratic Party, as well as the media's manipulation of political narratives. The hosts wrap up by promoting the Financial Guys app, which provides access to their podcasts and radio shows. (00:00:35) Media Speculations on Trump's Assassination Security Measures (00:05:17) Media's Impact on Political Discourse and Events (00:12:08) Targeting Trump: Alleged Orchestrated Government Attacks (00:23:04) Democratic Party's Internal Conflicts and Differing Stances (00:29:17) Impact of Illegal Immigration on Towns (00:31:45) Justice System Failures in Protecting Children (00:39:54) Child Trafficking Urgency in Border Security (00:42:15) Exploitation and Deception in Party Politics (00:43:57) Financial Guys' App Promotions and Media Features

Tom welcomes back economist John Williams, the founder of Shadow Government Statistics to explore the manipulation and misrepresentation of economic data by government institutions like the Fed and Treasury. Williams expresses concerns over the intentional distortion of inflation and GDP statistics, which can deceive the public and impact their decisions, potentially harming the economy and markets. A notable example is the strategic petroleum reserve being drained to artificially lower gasoline prices before elections. Accurate data, Williams asserts, is vital for informed policymaking and avoiding exacerbated economic issues. Inaccurate inflation statistics are in part leading to financial hardships for many households. Despite this issue's potential political significance, no candidate has addressed it. He also explores the consequences of this discrepancy and its impact on consumer sentiment, suggesting that a future political campaign platform focusing on this could gain substantial support. Conversing about the potential economic pain or increased debt needed to rectify these issues, Williams acknowledges the challenges but stresses their necessity for improving conditions for the average American. Williams raises concerns about the reliability of reported GDP figures, arguing they are heavily manipulated and bear little connection to real economic conditions. He highlights the disparity between reported GDP and underlying economic indicators like retail sales, industrial production, and housing starts, attributing this gap to political constructs and the Fed's money supply expansion. Williams warns of potential risks from an inflationary recession or depression and encourages individuals to protect themselves by holding physical assets like gold, real estate, or other hard assets. He concludes that average citizens should be concerned about economic instability arising from these factors. John suggests that a recession already began during the pandemic and consumers should use common sense when evaluating government information. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction0:37 - Real Statistics & Fed13:03 - Wages & Inflation14:25 - Party Politics & Fixes18:28 - Political Will & Debt24:52 - Gold & Inflation28:19 - Real GDP/GDI Numbers36:56 - Consumer Sentiment43:22 - Consistent Benchmark?44:57 - SPR Importance & Need?50:53 - Reality is Hitting Now52:42 - Federal Debt & Interest55:12 - Wrap Up Talking Points From This Episode Williams warns of manipulated economic data affecting public decisions and markets. Williams emphasizes the financial impact of inaccurate inflation statistics on average Americans. GDP figures are criticized as heavily manipulated, with gold suggested as a hedge against potential instability. Guest Links:Website: https://shadowstats.comE-Mail: johnwilliams@shadowstats.com Walter J. "John" Williams was born in 1949. He received an A.B. in Economics, cum laude, from Dartmouth College in 1971, and was awarded a M.B.A. from Dartmouth's Amos Tuck School of Business Administration in 1972, where he was named an Edward Tuck Scholar. During his career as a consulting economist, John has worked with individuals as well as Fortune 500 companies.

Plus ~ Is it Democrat or Democratic? You'll hear a lot of both this week – We explain! ~~~~~ ✓ 0:00: Rare super blue moon  ✓ 4:00: The Democratic National Convention  ✓ 6:00: On our radar around the world     ✓ 7:00: Ukraine on the offensive  ✓ 8:00: The Middle East, including ceasefire talks and expected protests at the DNC  ✓ 12:00: July 2024 Border Numbers show declines - with a caveat.   ✓ 17:00: What's in a name? “Chicago.”    ✓ 21:00: What does “blue wall” mean?  ✓ 23:00: An editorial quandry at SmartHER News ... heavy-hitting speakers at the DNC.    ✓ 27:00: Soundbites from two political operatives on two different sides of the political spectrum: David Axelrod and Kellyanne Conway.     ✓ 30:00: Is it Democrat or Democratic? ✓ 32:00: We revisit Elon Musk's interview with fmr. President Trump. We share a quick snippet and explain why.      ✓ 34:00: Is hope the secret ingredient to a winning campaign? Send us your thoughts!       SHOW NOTES    Political Resources Jenna likes ... Ballotpedia and PolitiFact     Rare Super Blue Moon Peaks Today (SmartHER News)    July Border Numbers Released, Shows Decline in Encounters (SmartHER News)    Pod Save America (language warning)    Elon Musk's interview with fmr. President Trump      SUPPORT OUR MISSION     If you'd like to help support SmartHER News' mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here's how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/     Instagram: Instagram.com/SmartHERNews   Website: SmartHERNews.com   YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/SmartHERNews   

On today's podcast, Tara and Stephanie ask the most critical question that should be on everyone's mind after the crazy events that have unfolded over the past month… Who's really in charge of the country??? Your hosts discuss Tucker Carlson's recent interview with Dave Smith, Biden and Kamala both being MIA from the White House, Congress not taking any action in response to the biggest coup in the history of the United States, and how none of it matters because the whole thing is just a giant theater performance being controlled from the shadows. Your hosts also discuss Kamala finally coming up with a policy talking point and why her economic plan for America is a step closer to communism. Read the blog and connect with Stephanie and Tara on TikTok, X, Rumble, Truth Social, Parler, IG, and Facebook.  https://msha.ke/unapologeticallyoutspoken/ Want to support the podcast and join the conversation? Head over to our Etsy store and pick up a cool UO Podcast sticker! https://www.etsy.com/shop/UOPatriotChicks  

Nate & Charlie sit down with LPTN Chair Josiah Baker and LP Appalachia Region Chair Samantha McHugh to discuss Dave Smith's recent comments on state affiliate politics and everything LPTN is doing to make life better in Tennessee. https://x.com/MountainMama988 https://x.com/LPTN1776 https://x.com/LPTNAppalachian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeremy Corbyn was a Labour MP for almost four decades – and led the party at two general elections. This year however, and despite still being a party member, Corbyn was blocked from standing again in his seat of Islington North. As soon as Rishi Sunak declared a snap general election, and the Labour leadership […]