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On our agenda this week — Matt Gaetz gives in to reality. The most disliked member of Congress's nomination for Attorney General lasted less than a Scaramucci - just 8 days. Are accused sexual predators Pete Hegseth or RFK Junior the next victims of past allegations? Michael Ramirez/Las Vegas Review-Journal A growing list of Red states are working to turn public education into Christian education The GOP brings culture-war attacks on transgender Americans to congressional bathrooms The once dominant broadcast and cable news outlets face a new challenge. We are joined by Ron Filipkowski, Editor-in-Chief of a rapidly growing alternative progressive news source: the Meidas Plus Network. In Michigan politics: The special election to replace Congresswoman-elect Kristen McDonald Rivet has big implications for Democrats' control of the state Senate The race to become Democratic National Chair may include Michigan state Senator Mallory McMorrow Michigan Republicans have still another battle coming on state party chair, with current chair Peter Hoekstra joining the Trump administration as ambassador to Canada Michigan Democrats have a less contentious but still hard-fought battle for state chair coming up with the departure of Lavora Barnes. Joining the conversation is Editor in Chief of one of the nation's fastest growing alternative media companies. Ron Filipkowski heads up Meidas Plus, the subscription-based Substack channel that has been growing exponentially. Meidas+ evolved from the original Meidas Touch network which made its name four years ago as a center, alongside the Lincoln Project, of the Never Trump movement. They provide news coverage, written commentary, videos and podcasts to subscribers. Their lead item is Ron's daily Resistance HQ Bulletin, a concise daily update on the very bizarre incoming administration. Filipkowski is a criminal defense attorney and former state and federal prosecutor who is known for sharing political clips and commentary on social media. Until 2021 he was a Republican, but left the party in the wake of the failed January 6 Trump insurrection. How Republican was he? His oldest son is named Ronald Reagan Filipkowski! In his non-professional life Filipkowski has coached a Little League Baseball team, leading it to six state championships. He was named National Coach of the Year by the baseball publication Travel Ball Select. =========================== This episode is sponsored in part by EPIC ▪ MRA, a full service survey research firm with expertise in • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management

Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One — The illegal immigrant convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has received life without parole.  Jose Ibarra was found guilty on all ten counts by the judge who handed down the verdict after Ibarra waived his right to a jury trial.  The prosecution said Ibarra went hunting for women on the University of Georgia campus and encountered Riley on her morning run in Feburary.   Two ---- Michigan Republican Party chairman Peter Hoekstra has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to be the U.S. Ambassador to Canada.  Hoekstra served two decades in Congress representing west Michigan and also served as U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term.  He was the chairman of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee during his time in Washington, DC.   And number three — Nearly 300-thousand homes and businesses are still without power after a bomb cyclone hit the Pacific Northwest this week.  At least two people were killed by the storm that slammed into Western Washington.  One woman died when a tree fell on a homeless encampment north of Seattle.  And in Bellevue, a woman was killed when a tree fell onto her home. 

Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with the Honorable Peter Hoekstra, former US Ambassador to the Netherlands (2018-2021) and US Congressman. Ambassador Hoekstra served in the US Congress (1993-2011) and was chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. He was a member of the Gang of Eight from 2004 until 2011 receiving the most highly classified information available in the U.S. government. He is currently the chairman of the Michigan Republican Party. 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 Twitter: @petehoekstra @ileaderssummit @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 - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, 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 65 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. 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

Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with the Honorable Peter Hoekstra, former US Ambassador to the Netherlands (2018-2021) and US Congressman. Ambassador Hoekstra served in the US Congress (1993-2011) and was chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. He was a member of the Gang of Eight from 2004 until 2011 receiving the most highly classified information available in the U.S. government. He is currently the chairman of the Michigan Republican Party. Our discussion on America's Roundtable with Ambassador Hoekstra covers: Illegal immigration destroying America's cities. Return to the managed immigration based on the rule of law that made the United States - a country of immigrants, entering the country legally to pursue the American Dream. The American economy | Discrepancy in the US unemployment figures by 818,000 individuals -The Federal Reserve Bank's first rate cut in 4 years - recession or soft landing? | Jerome Powell: “There's been quite an influx across the borders, and that is actually one of the things that's allowed the unemployment rate to rise." Upholding the free speech, combating lies and rejecting censorship. 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 Twitter: @petehoekstra @ileaderssummit @AmericasRT @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 - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, 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 65 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. 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

Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with distinguished guest Ambassador Peter Hoekstra. The conversation focuses on key issues affecting American families and communities as the country continues to experience persistent higher prices for food and gas. A published report by The Wall Street Journal said, "Yet since January 2021 electricity prices have soared 29.4%—about 50% more than overall inflation." The Wall Street Journal in a report on July 3, 2024 stated, "The Fed raised rates at the fastest pace in 40 years in 2022 and 2023 to combat inflation that also rose to a four-decade high. They have held their benchmark rate in a range between 5.25% and 5.5% since last July." This discussion on America's Roundtable also provides an update on foreign policy issues impacting America. The conflict in Europe triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Iran-backed terror group Hamas' invasion of Israel on October 7, 2023 and Iran's first-ever open attack on Israel on April 13, 2024, have shown cracks in America's leadership on the global stage. Bio | Ambassador Peter Hoekstra Ambassador Hoekstra represented the United States as Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. During his tenure, The Hague hosted the Department of State Global Entrepreneurial Summit in June of 2019, which was attended by over 2000 entrepreneurs, investors, and other business leaders. The Dutch Parliament created the American Friendship Group at his urging. He continues to aggressively and effectively promote United States foreign policy goals and objectives. Pete served in the United States Congress for 18 years, representing Michigan's 2nd Congressional District from 1993 to 2011. He served as Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence from 2004 until January 2007. He was a member of the Gang of Eight from 2004 until 2011 receiving the most highly classified information available in the U.S. government. Prior to his service in the U.S. Congress, Pete had a successful career at Herman Miller, Inc. of Zeeland, Michigan—a company frequently cited as one of the most admired in America and one of the best places to work. Over his 15 year career at Herman Miller, Pete worked in a variety of positions rising through the ranks to become the Vice President of Marketing. 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 Twitter: @petehoekstra @ileaderssummit @AmericasRT @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 - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, 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 65 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. 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

Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Honorable Peter Hoekstra who served as America's ambassador to the Netherlands. Special Commentary via America's Roundtable Radio | Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy review President Joe Biden's State of the Union address and the China threat. During 1993-2011, US Congressman Hoekstra served the citizens of Michigan's 2nd congressional district, was the chairman of the United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and a member of the Gang of Eight from 2004 until 2011, receiving the most highly classified information available in the U.S. government. During his tenure as America's top diplomat to the Netherlands, The Hague hosted the Department of State Global Entrepreneurial Summit in June of 2019, which was attended by over 2000 entrepreneurs, investors, and other business leaders. Pete Hoekstra's areas of expertise include national security, international relations, cyber security, marketing and business development and his experience as a Fortune 500 executive. In February 2024, he took over the reins as chairman of the Michigan Republican Party. Key topics covered with Ambassador Hoekstra on America's Roundtable: The state of America's economy, the nation's significant challenge with millions of illegal immigrants pouring into the nation since 2021, and the growing concerns of a looming security threat within the nation's borders. The China threat in states across America: The efforts to mobilize grassroots activists to oppose the efforts undertaken by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Quentin Messer Jr., the CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corp. to bring two lithium ion battery manufacturers to Michigan which are headquartered in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and alleged to have ties with Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Published report (https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/19607/communist-china-michigan): "For the projects in Michigan, there are all sorts of red flags flying around the roughly $4 billion in economic incentives, tax benefits, and infrastructure improvements the state of Michigan is handing out as incentives to CATL/Ford and Gotion to locate the two projects in Michigan. Ford is "licensing" CCP technology for its plant with CATL while Gotion is a subsidiary of a Chinese-based company subject to Chinese surveillance laws. Both already have seen support from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the state legislature, which last week began the process of approving nearly $200 million for the Gotion project in Michigan." Op-Ed by US Ambassadors Pete Hoekstra and Joe Cella | The Detroit News | Against China threat, Whitmer leans into Taiwan (https://www.detroitnews.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.detroitnews.com%2Fstory%2Fopinion%2F2024%2F03%2F06%2Fhoekstra-and-cella-against-china-threat-whitmer-leans-into-taiwan%2F72868803007%2F) Brief excerpt: "_It is unconscionable and hypocritical of Whitmer to invest billions of Michigan taxpayer dollars in these PRC-based and CCP-tied companies — which are also connected to the People's Liberation Army (PLA), Communist North Korea, forced labor in Xinjiang, and Communist Chinese Military Companies — while ignoring the existential threat the PRC and the CCP present to Taiwan. Worse yet, the "deals" are shrouded by secret code names, binding and punitive non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and were not subjected to strict scrutiny and due diligence, defying the direction of our national security and intelligence agencies gave to a group of bipartisan elected officials and business leaders. With the threat environment emanating around the globe from the PRC and the CCP today, it takes strong principles to stand and courageously counter the threat to protect our national security._" Is President Joe Biden's policy threatening Israel's future? Is Biden's administration and political campaign placing electorate considerations above Israel's security and sovereignty? Focusing on Iran's ambitions. Focusing on the concerns raised by Michigan's voters and the swing state's influence on the presidential election. Further reading: The Wall Street Journal | Biden's Partisan State of Disunion (https://www.wsj.com/articles/bidens-partisan-state-of-disunion-891a9a62?mod=opinion_lead_pos1) The Democratic pep rally had not a single bipartisan grace note 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 Twitter: @petehoekstra @ileaderssummit @AmericasRT @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 - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, 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 65 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. 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

December 5, 2023 - Gatestone Institute Distinguished Senior Fellow Peter Hoekstra chats with Paul W about his opinion piece in the Detroit Free Press.

September 7, 2023 ~ Former United States Ambassador to the Netherlands Peter Hoekstra talks with Kevin and Tom about new reports once again show Gotion plan is a security risk for Michigan.

June 10, 2023 ~ Former U.S. Representative and Former U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands Peter Hoekstra talks to Paul W. about his criticisms of the Chinese company Gotion battery plant in Michigan, despite lobbying for a Chinese lumber company a decade earlier.

Former Congressman and ambassador Peter Hoekstra criticizes the Biden administration's creation of multiple government teams to monitor and censor information, questioning the necessity and appropriateness of federal involvement in combating disinformation. https://tinyurl.com/99w6nctk #BobUnruh #WNDNewsCenter #PeterHoekstra #FormerCongressman #Ambassador #TheNeatherlands #Disinformation #Censorship #BidenAdministration #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyToday

De Nederlander bestaat niet, aldus Maxima. Maar er zijn weinig dingen zo Nederlands als Peter Hoekstra en Boudewijn Pahlplatz. Buitenspelers die vanaf het moment dat ze uit het ei kwamen, bestemd waren om buitenspeler te worden. Die zenuwachtig worden op het moment dat ze het krijt niet aan de schoenen hebben. Die vanaf het moment dat ze voor het eerst een bal zagen druistig naar binnen begonnen te dribbelen om toch altijd buitenom te gaan als een omgekeerde Amin Younes of Arjen Robben. Eenmaal buitenom wist je wat er ging komen: de voorzet. Of er nou iemand stond of niet, dat deed er eigenlijk niet toe. Dat ze er niet stonden was niet hun fout. Zij hadden hun werk gedaan. Hoekstra en Pahlplatz waren nog best succesvol. In hun kielzog volgden een hoop mindere goden met krijt aan de schoenen. Van Julian Jenner tot Wesley Verhoek en zelfs niet-Nederlanders als Mika Nurmela vonden hier aan de lijn hun plek. De komst van de laptoptrainer en de half spaces betekende de officieuze doodsteek van dit stukje cultureel erfgoed. Als een relikwie uit een ver verleden kregen we ze deze pot beide voorgeschoteld als voorgerecht. Hoofdgerecht, toetje, en al het andere is een 17-jarige Braziliaan: Ronaldo Luíz Nazário de Lima.

https://westminster-institute.org/events/europes-energy-crisis/ Peter Hoekstra was U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands during the Trump administration, and he served eighteen years in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the 2nd District in Michigan. He served as Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee. He is currently Chairman of the Center for Security Policy Board of Advisors and a Distinguished Fellow at the Gatestone Institute. During his tenure as Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, The Hague hosted the Department of State Global Entrepreneurial Summit in June of 2019, which was attended by over 2000 entrepreneurs, investors, and other business leaders. The Dutch Parliament created the American Friendship Group at his urging. He continues to aggressively and effectively promote United States foreign policy goals and objectives. Pete served in the United States Congress for 18 years, representing Michigan's 2nd Congressional District from 1993 to 2011. He served as Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence from 2004 until January 2007. He was a member of the Gang of Eight from 2004 until 2011 receiving the most highly classified information available in the U.S. government. Prior to his service in the U.S. Congress, Pete had a successful career at Herman Miller, Inc. of Zeeland, Michigan—a company frequently cited as one of the most admired in America and one of the best places to work. Over his 15 year career at Herman Miller, Pete worked in a variety of positions rising through the ranks to become the Vice President of Marketing. In 2008, Pete was appointed as an Officer in the Order of the Orange-Nassau, a royal honor from the Dutch government. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) awarded Pete with its “Agency Seal Medal” and the Director of National Intelligence awarded him with the “National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal”. Pete earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Hope College and a Master's of Business Administration from the University of Michigan.

Peter Hoekstra was US Ambassador to the Netherlands during the Trump administration. He served 18 years in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the second district of Michigan and served as Chairman and Ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. He is currently Chairman of the Center for Security Policy Board of Advisors.  Predicting that China will be the major foreign policy issue for 2022, and it will be ugly for China 

Peter Hoekstra was US Ambassador to the Netherlands during the Trump administration. He served 18 years in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the second district of Michigan and served as Chairman and Ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. He is currently Chairman of the Center for Security Policy Board of Advisors.    

Peter Hoekstra was US Ambassador to the Netherlands during the Trump administration. He served 18 years in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the second district of Michigan and served as Chairman and Ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. He is currently Chairman of the Center for Security Policy Board of Advisors. 

Peter Hoekstra was US Ambassador to the Netherlands during the Trump administration. He served 18 years in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the second district of Michigan and served as Chairman and Ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. He is currently Chairman of the Center for Security Policy Board of Advisors.     Buttiileg husband complains about student loan repayments starting up. Build Back Better status. While in DC last week most thought the plan was dead for this year. Small win but still have 13 months to go till next Congress is sworn in. 

Peter Hoekstra was US Ambassador to the Netherlandsduring the Trump administration. He served 18 years in theU.S. House of Representatives representing the seconddistrict of Michigan and served as Chairman and Rankingmember of the House Intelligence Committee. He is currentlyChairman of the Center for Security Policy Board of Advisors. 

Peter Hoekstra was US Ambassador to the Netherlands during the Trump administration. He served 18 years in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the second district of Michigan and served as Chairman and Ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. He is currently Chairman of the Center for Security Policy Board of Advisors. Terrorists attack during a Christmas Day Parade.

Peter Hoekstra was US Ambassador to the Netherlands during the Trump administration. He served 18 years in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the second district of Michigan and served as Chairman and Ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. He is currently Chairman of the Center for Security Policy Board of Advisors. What to Expect from the Biden-Xi Meeting - And It's Not Good 

Peter Hoekstra was US Ambassador to the Netherlands during the Trump administration. He served 18 years in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the second district of Michigan and served as Chairman and Ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. He is currently Chairman of the Center for Security Policy Board of Advisors. What do we do? Let's go Brandon

Hour two of Larry Conners USA begins with news and commentary. Larry addresses Hamas firing rockets into Israel and reacts to the crickets as a response from the U.N. President Biden did not provide a strong response, so what’s next? Later, Peter Hoekstra, Chairman at the Center for Security Policy, discusses if Biden is capable [...] The post Can Biden Handle All These Crisis? / 2PM LC-USA 5–13-21 appeared first on Larry Conners USA.

In de twintigste aflevering van de Hand van Godcast is het de beurt aan Ino Diepeveen en Jeroen Heijink. Samen blikken ze in deze Paaseditie terug op de gebeurtenissen van afgelopen week. Ino ging exact 5 jaar geleden met de Dutch Hammers mee naar een van de laatste wedstrijden op Boleyn Ground en Jeroen denkt terug aan zijn Paasweekend ooit in Bratislava. De verjaardag van Peter Hoekstra is een aanleiding voor Jeroen om controversiële transfers tussen rivalen te bespreken en komt zo uit op een verhaal dat Mo Johnston (katholiek) ooit bij Rangers op zijn achterhoofd geraakt werd door een pie uit het publiek. Het was ook 25 jaar geleden dat Ajax voor het laatst een thuiswedstrijd in het Olympisch Stadion speelde. Een mooi moment voor Ino om in de geschiedenis van dit complex te duiken. De cover van het nieuwe magazine met Ruud Gullit gehuld in een Sampdoria -shirt brengt Jeroen bij de Mitropa Cup van 1961 en waarom "moest" Napoli in 1990 van de bond kampioen worden? Ook deze week is er weer een winnaar van het Staantribune prijzenpakket en staat er weer een nieuwe prijsvraag klaar. In de rubriek 'De vergeten speler' staat John Clayton centraal. Jelle Damen vertelt in 'Belle met Jelle' over zijn bezoek aan De Adelaarshorst en vraagt zich af waar de band met Luton Town vandaan komt. Tot slot natuurlijk ruimte voor vragen van luisteraars. Vragen, tips of suggesties over onze podcasts zijn altijd welkom: podcast@staantribune.nl.

US Ambassador Peter Hoekstra shares about the recent event he attended with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on May 24, 2020, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands at the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial in Margraten, a day before America's Memorial Day ceremonies. At the event, the Dutch King Willem-Alexander laid the first wreath during the annual commemoration ceremony and observed a moment of silence. Over 10,000 American servicemen and women are buried or memorialized at the Netherlands American Cemetery in the southern Netherlands town of Margraten. US Ambassador Hoekstra spoke about the Netherlands' response to COVID-19, the European economic landscape, and the importance of US and Netherlands' shared values. The discussion focused on US-EU trade. America's Roundtable co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy asked questions relating to China's efforts within the EU over the past years, specifically the "The Belt and Road Initiative" and deals to secure contracts for seaport development projects in the Adriatic region, primarily in Northern Italy and Rijeka, Croatia - both NATO members. Memorial Day 2020 Video — US Embassy in the Netherlands: Overview of the complete ceremony, including speeches of Ambassador Hoekstra, Dutch Defense Minister Bijleveld, Limburg King's Commissioner Theo Bovens and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Tod Wolters: https://youtu.be/jyDPVpnZr_4

Join Shalom Klein on his weekly radio show, Get Down To Business with guests: Mary Jone Copps Congressman Peter Hoekstra Yehiel Mark Kalish

Het klinkt als iets uit een science fiction film, maar het is inmiddels de bestaande werkelijkheid: camera's die gezichten kunnen herkennen. De spinnout van de Universiteit van Twente, 20Face, hoort bij de vooraanstaande ontwikkelingspartijen. CEO Peter Hoekstra vertelt in Top Names over het belang van privacy, de voordelen van gezichtsherkenning en de toekomstplannen.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

The podcast team looks back at a week of shocks that began with another earthquake in Groningen, saw the PVV whip up a social media storm in Utrecht and ended with a baptism of fire for new US ambassador Peter Hoekstra. How did Camiel Eurlings' apology backfire, why was nobody in the least perturbed when the rivers overflowed, and did Hoekstra backtrack on his denial that something he claimed never to have said was fake news? Plus we discuss the local council scheme to reward teenagers who managed not to cause mayhem and destruction on New Year's Eve.

Former House Intelligence Committee Chairman joins Curtis to talk why Americans find it hard to trust their own spies.

On a special, and brief, edition of the Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder discuss: • The latest polls in the governor's race and how Rick Snyder has pulled ahead, however slightly. It's the first time the Ann Arbor businessman has led in major polls since his campaign began early last year. • A controversial group already running ads targeting Peter Hoekstra in the governor's race is now doing mailings attacking a candidate in the Grand Rapids-based 3rd Congressional district. Who is funding Americans for Jobs Security and why are they involved in this race?

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Grand Rapids Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder discuss: 1. Taxes. Voters said yes across West Michigan, with wide margins in the cities of Wyoming and Kentwood. In Grand Rapids, a proposal to hike the income tax from 1.3 to 1.5 percent for residents was adopted narrowly. Our friend, Peter Bratt, crunched the numbers (PDF). The question that keeps coming up is whether this signals that the anti-tax Tea Party is not as influential as believed or whether the movement is focused on nameless, faceless bureaucrats in D.C. and Lansing and is not a factor in voters' decisions on local issues. 2. Governor's race Republican candidate Peter Hoekstra continues to lead in polls, but was it a good move to seek the endorsement of Rick Santorum, a former Penn. U.S. Senator? Santorum had other stops in Michigan, including an endorsement for 2nd Congressional candidate Jay Riemersma. The social and fiscal conservative was ousted in the 2006 Democratic landslide by the largest margin of defeat for an incumbent U.S. senator since 1980. And will Attorney General Mike Cox, another GOP gubernatorial candidate, participate in a debate in Grand Rapids May 24? And what comes of a decision not to demand disclosure for campaign ad spending from Secretary of State Terri Land, running mate of GOP candidate for governor Mike Bouchard? 3. Food for thought The Center for Michigan is taking on the big issues and their Citizens' Agenda and scorecard should provoke deep thought and discussion. Conversation starter: • Ernie Harwell, whose voice was what summer sounds like to generations of baseball fans from Michigan, died Tuesday at 92. He was goodness and light and humbly understood his unique fortune in life to have mastered a profession that allowed him to give a magical gift to people of all ages -- he let us feel like kids again. A Press editorial pays appropriate homage to the voice of the Detroit Tigers for more than 40 years. Jeff reads from a portion of his 1981 speech upon being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

William Webster, Stephen Madden, Dale Watson, and Peter Hoekstra

Join Grand Rapids Press editors Jeff Cranson and Ed Golder for this week's Talking Michigan Politics. Topics include: 1. The race for governor Last week's poll (PDF), that found U.S. Rep. Peter Hoekstra, R-Holland, hanging on to a lead in the GOP primary. Is Hoekstra's solid support in Republican-rich West Michigan enough to propel him to victory in the primary? Does the Manoogian mansion civil case and innuendo continue to dog Attorney General Mike Cox, another GOP candidate? As Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard continues to lag in GOP polls, does he consider a run for Congress instead? 2. Congressional races. What's going on in the Grand Rapids-based 3rd district? Democrat Pat Miles issued a press release ahead of Thursday's campaign finance report filing deadline, saying he has raised $100,000. Republican candidate and state Rep. Justin Amash of Cascade Township talks to Grand Rapids-area business leaders at a breakfast event hosted by Amway President Doug DeVos. And what of the Tea Party's role in Bart Stupak's decision not to seek re-election in the northern Michigan 1st District? Jeff said last week that if Stupak stayed in the race, he would win despite the Tea Party opposition. After Stupak pulled out on Friday Jack Lessenberry posited: "I think that if he had run he would have won, easily. And he would have been helped by the fact that three bus loads of out-of-towners showed up to try to tell his neighbors to vote against him." Will the entire country be watching Michigan's 1st District in November? 3. Taxes. Sunday, the Press launches the April installment of the Michigan 10.0 series, focusing on tax structure and the crisis looming even before being expedited by a world-wide economic collapse. One topic explored: a push by some to lift exemptions on income tax for pensions. Conversation starters • Ed on the Washington Post's Gene Weingarten's Pulitzer-winning exploration of arbitrary judicial and law enforcement reactions to prosecuting parents whose children died after being left in cars. • Jeff on the citizenry's need to demand for disclosure of campaign contributions to secret, independent groups and real-time campaign finance disclosure. The Supreme Court ruling that cleared the way for corporate and union contributions also said those groups can be required to disclose who donated the money that paid for the ads.

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Jeff and Ed discuss: 1. Gov's race. New polls show U.S. Rep. Peter Hoekstra maintaining a lead on the Republican side, with Mike Cox slipping and Mike Bouchard now at 5 percent. On the other side, as Politics Daily put it, "some other candidate" leads the three Democrats in the Rasmussen Reports poll March 24. "It's pathetic we don't have a candidate," Robert Kolt, a Democratic-leaning public relations consultant, told the Detroit News. "We have nobody with any marquee name value." But Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, who drew 8 percent to House Speaker Andy Dillon's 12, says he, too, is a nerd. Another Dem, state Rep. Alma Wheeler Smith notched 10 percent. Still, Dems continue not to inspire, meaning, Jeff posits, that independents will vote in the GOP primary, which would be a good thing for Rick Snyder. 2. Anonymous commenting online The issue was brought to the forefront by a recent situation at cleveland.com. 3. Poll: Dems bear more blame for threats A new poll finds the public casts blame on both sides for threats of violence toward members of Congress following the health care bill vote, though slightly more blame "political maneuvers" by Democratic lawmakers: • 49 percent said controversial political maneuvers by Democratic leaders to win passage of the measure was the major reason for the angry fallout. • 25 percent said this was a minor reason. • 22 percent said these were not a factor at all. • 46 percent pointed the finger at harsh criticism of the health care measure from conservative commentators on radio and television. • 26 percent considered this a minor reason. • 23 percent said it was not a cause. • 43 percent said harsh criticism of the measure from Republican leaders was a major cause. • 29 percent said it was a minor cause and 23 percent said it was not a reason at all. Independents spread the blame around more evenly: • 50 percent citing the maneuvers of Democratic leaders • 44 percent the criticism from conservative commentators • 40 percent the rhetoric of Republican leaders. Conversation starters: • Jeff on a New York Magazine story that suggested women should run Wall Street. • Ed's conversation starter is the Grand Rapids Press winning a lawsuit to force the Coopersville school district to disclose how much they paid to victims in a 2007 JV baseball hazing case.

On this week's Talking Michigan Politics podcast, Grand Rapids Press politics editor Jeff Cranson and editorial page editor Ed Golder discuss: 1. Fund-raising in the governor's race. Some surprising figures on the GOP side showed Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard near $900,000 despite low poll numbers; U.S. Rep. Peter Hoekstra, despite campaigning for several months, raised around $475,000 with $170,000 cash on hand. Attorney General Mike Cox, who leads in the polls even after noise in the fall about whether he scuttled an investigation into activities involving former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, raised $1.8 million and had $1.47 million in cash on hand. Ann Arbor businessman Rick Snyder, who is yet to crack double digits in the polls, raised $3.2 million, with $2.6 million in loans to himself. The discussion: Once Snyder goes on TV, including an ad on the Super Bowl Sunday, does he gain quickly? Will his personal spending affect voters' views? Will Hoekstra have trouble claiming viability to donors now? 2. Gov. Granholm's early-out proposal for state workers is ruffling feathers. The Michigan Education Association tweeted members today tweeted its members to call Granholm's office to "tell her wht U think abt her attack on yr retirement." Is it fair to ask state workers who still have defined pensions to kick in more while so many private employees have had their pensions frozen or eliminated? 3. Grand Rapids will soon join other area cities putting tax proposals on the ballot. Can people be persuaded if they are told the extra funds will bring back police and fire? Would focusing on streets and parks have more appeal? Conversation starters: -- Ed on the Lancet medical journal's retraction of a story from 12 years ago that suggested a link between some childhood vaccinations and autism. -- Jeff on how skepticism is often confused as cynicism. A skeptic asks questions and tries to discern a higher truth. A cynic suffers no idealism and believes the masses prefer to be manipulated to achieve an agenda. Was J.P. Morgan skeptical or cynical when he proffered: "There are two reasons people do things. The good reason and the real reason."

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