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Audacy's conservative hosts discuss a secret lining in AI talks, how Travis Kelce lost to an illegal immigrant, Robert Kraft and the Macklemore controversy, and more.
On this week's podcast conversation, Charlie Sykes and Matt discuss:— A Putin-linked Russian oligarch spent hundreds of thousands on Don Jr. Bahamas wedding weekend. Why this would have been a career-ending scandal in any other era, and how it lines up with Trump's posture toward Putin and Ukraine.— Trump goes all-in as cheerleader for AI data centers while polls show almost nobody wants them next door.— Midterm weather report: Mary Peltola's good debate in Alaska, Roger Marshall's Kansas mess, and Ted Cruz getting booed by college football fans. — The Senate is the real prize: blocking Trump's Supreme Court and appellate appointments, and Cabinet-style MAGA appointments.— SCOTUS slaps down Trump's Postal Service scheme on mail-in ballots, 7–2 — and why Alito and Thomas dissenting is the tell.— Mitch McConnell finally gets wheeled out for votes, and why we have to fix geriatric Washington.— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC
This week: a mom goes to jail for letting her kid walk to a pond, a Wendy's manager ties an employee to the counter, and newly released 9/11 documents reveal officials knew the air was toxic all along. Plus — Trump complains a 9/11 hero is more famous than him, pitches a $5,000 check his own party hates, and blames Ukraine for diesel prices. A "Karen" accuses a dad of trafficking his own kid, a flood-dodging driver threatens a homeowner with Parkinson's, a nurse is accused of trying to exorcise a nursing home patient, and Florida's Deputy of the Year quits in disgrace. We also cover a mystery naked cyclist, jurors revealing what really happened behind closed doors in the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, and two disturbing abuse cases making headlines out of the UK and Georgia. #TrueCrime #WeirdNews #CurrentEvents #Trump #Podcast
Rudy Giuliani and others who purport to represent the families of 9/11 victims ginned up the idea that it would be wrong for the Muslim mayor of NYC to attend Friday's memorial at ground zero. Republican politicians and Laura Loomer keep pushing their trash Islamification conspiracy. And a law-abiding Muslim family has been imprisoned for five months because Rubio declared them a national security threat—and most of the media could care less. At the same time, Tucker has a new, large Muslim fan base because they like what he's saying about Gaza and the Palestinians, even though he's a solid anti-Muslim bigot who just hates the Jews more right now. Plus: Trump seems to really like communism, JD has never publicly said he opposes the Iran war but he keeps leaking that he's against the administration's signature foreign policy initiative, and Hunter is a crypto-scamming mess.Mehdi Hasan joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. show notes: Mehdi's Zeteo news site Tim's piece for the 20th anniversary of 9/11 Tim on the Iranian family Marco is imprisoning The Bulwark store Tim's playlist Closing song - Orville Peck - It's the End of the World Bulwark LIVE: Benefit for SpringfieldSome moments require you to step up. Some require you to show up. That's why The Bulwark is coming to Ohio. Join Tim, Sarah, JVL, Sam and friends Friday, September 25 at the Dayton Masonic Center for an evening of politics and fellowship.Benefit for OhioAll profits from this event will be donated to those in Springfield who are in need. Own your health for $365 a year. That's a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit www.functionhealth.com/BULWARK and use gift code BULWARK25 for a $25 credit toward your membership.”
Trump is once again telling a fake 9/11 story with no evidence behind it, this time claiming two firefighters carried him to safety near Ground Zero after hearing a nearby building creak. He wasn't at the World Trade Center on September 11th and has told wildly different, ever-changing versions of his "hero" story for over two decades, with no witnesses ever corroborating any of it. We break down the fabrication, line by line.Meanwhile, Zohran Mamdani is the one facing backlash; not for lying, but for exposing the truth. Republicans are accusing him of using a 9/11 air quality report as a political "distraction," when in reality that reporting confirms what many have long suspected: city officials knowingly lied to New Yorkers about air quality during recovery efforts. Mamdani didn't create a controversy. He exposed one that already existed. This is a blueprint that many people don't realize, we break down what it signals.We also finally get to the bottom of Trump's confusing "mystery meat" import policy, what it actually is and who it really benefits. Plus: Trump and Musk celebrating far-right gains in Germany, an Ohio candidate attacked at a state fair, and Kyrsten Sinema's new legal troubles.Look Forward is a weekly progressive political podcast covering U.S. politics, government policy, Democratic strategy, elections, voting rights, Supreme Court rulings, and political news. Featuring progressive commentary, political analysis, and unapologetic opinions on the fight for democracy. Hosted by Jay and Brad. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Dense Pixels (video game news).
From politics to sports, business, and tech, the rich are breaking the rules, looking out for their friends, and still getting rewarded in the end—maybe with the help of a little trip to the White House with a POTUS gift in hand. For the midterms and beyond, Adam is bullish in his new book about the Dems' prospects to win on a grand scale and pass the kind of policies that help regular people. Part of the trick is cooling it on the purity tests over fraught issues like Israel. And in this Trump era, when accountability is so scarce, Pablo shows with his Pulitzer-winning reporting on the LA Clippers that consequences are still possible. Plus: Trump fatigue seems to be settling in, Fetterman only cares about fighting with other Democrats, the NCAA doesn't like capitalism, and the WNBA may be on the cusp of a heyday. Adam Jentleson and Pablo Torre join Tim Miller.show notes Adam's new book, "Supermajority: How Democrats Can Build Lasting Power" Sarah's book out today, "How to Eat an Elephant: One Voter at a Time" Pulitzer-winning reporting by “Pablo Torre Finds Out” on the Clippers Chris Murphy on the NCAA asking for an antitrust exemption on player salaries Lane Kiffin's halftime locker room speech on Saturday Pablo's episode on Oz the Mentalist and his episode on Rony Seikaly COME HANG WITH THE GANG—Sarah, Tim, JVL, Sam and friends—during our Bulwark LIVE: Good Fight Tour this October 16-20:
HHS releases report linking ‘gender ideology' to political violence – a study scientists say was poorly conducted. We have seen this movie before. How Can Anyone Say It's not Time for the 25th Amendment? This is Bonkers! And the lessons we learned from Gloria Steinem. Plus Trump's Billionaires Are Proving FDR's Darkest Warning Was Right. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this afternoon's Rush Hour Podcast, Nick Viall takes a victory lap on The Viall Files as the Clayton Echard paternity scandal finally reaches its conclusion. We break down his reaction and the long road to Clayton's vindication. Plus, the economic trade war with Canada continues to escalate, and Donald Trump may be looking for an exit from the hot war with Iran. Is the administration preparing to quit the conflict it helped intensify?
Tim, Sarah, and JVL discuss the U.S. Supreme Court letting Trump's ballroom go ahead (for now), why JVL thinks John Roberts is the Susan Collins of the Supreme Court, and whether Sarah is warming up to tearing down the ballroom in 2029. Plus: Trump says Kristen Welker should be punished for pointing out that his endorsed candidates are losing more often, and JVL wonders whether Republicans will have to be an anti-Canada party now. Later: The gang discusses Bari Weiss's kinda racist headline about Abdul El-Sayed's past tweets, why elected Republicans around the country (but especially Ken Paxton) are feeling depressed about their midterm prospects, and an absolutely wild story about a Florida congressional candidates in today's Morning Shots.Right now, save up to 30% on mattresses and up to 35% on everything else when you go to https://Casper.com. Make today a good day, and get yourself some Soul gummies. Go to https://GetSoul.com and use the code THENEXTLEVEL.If you want more of Tim, Sarah, and JVL doing what they do here—looking past the daily Trump spectacle to figure out what survives him, where Democrats have openings, and what the next political era might actually look like—become a Bulwark member and support The Next Level.Show links:Read JVL's Triad (https://www.thebulwark.com/p/lake-america-and-the-dogma-of-trumpism)Read Andrew Egger's Morning Shots (https://www.thebulwark.com/p/we-found-her-the-most-absurd-general-election-candidate-te-brown-illinois-florida-congress-fraud-primary-election-putin-whale-orca-polar-bear-russia-ukraine)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTim, Sarah, and JVL discuss the U.S. Supreme Court letting Trump's ballroom go ahead (for now), why JVL thinks John Roberts is the Susan Collins of the Supreme Court, and whether Sarah is warming up to tearing down the ballroom in 2029. Plus: Trump says Kristen Welker should be punished for pointing out that his endorsed candidates are losing more often, and JVL wonders whether Republicans will have to be an anti-Canada party now. Later: The gang discusses Bari Weiss's kinda racist headline about Abdul El-Sayed's past tweets, why elected Republicans around the country (but especially Ken Paxton) are feeling depressed about their midterm prospects, and an absolutely wild story about a Florida congressional candidates in today's Morning Shots.If you have pre-ordered Sarah's book (THANK YOU!) and want a signed bookplate for your copy of How To Eat an Elephant, fill out this online form. Sarah has been signing bookplates all summer and wants to make sure this Bulwark community gets first dibs. St. Martin's Press will send out bookplates after the book is published on September 8, free of charge. Supplies are limited.Show links:Read JVL's TriadRead Andrew Egger's Morning Shots* Get your tickets for The Bulwark's Good Fight Tour this October, coming to Charlotte, Columbia, and Atlanta.* Sarah's How to Eat an Elephant book tour kicks off this week! Last chance for tickets to her D.C book talk with Kara Swisher and NYC show with JVL at 92NY.Watch, listen, and leave a comment.This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members.
Today's battle for President Donald Trump is between him and Chicago so we dive into that. And we discuss a government projection for the future of jobs, the retirement of Tim Cook and future of Apple and whether a summer staple -- fair food -- has gotten too expensive.
Today's battle for President Donald Trump is between him and Chicago so we dive into that. And we discuss a government projection for the future of jobs, the retirement of Tim Cook and future of Apple and whether a summer staple -- fair food -- has gotten too expensive.
Today's battle for President Donald Trump is between him and Chicago so we dive into that. And we discuss a government projection for the future of jobs, the retirement of Tim Cook and future of Apple and whether a summer staple -- fair food -- has gotten too expensive.
Today's battle for President Donald Trump is between him and Chicago so we dive into that. And we discuss a government projection for the future of jobs, the retirement of Tim Cook and future of Apple and whether a summer staple -- fair food -- has gotten too expensive.
Today's battle for President Donald Trump is between him and Chicago so we dive into that. And we discuss a government projection for the future of jobs, the retirement of Tim Cook and future of Apple and whether a summer staple -- fair food -- has gotten too expensive.
Today's battle for President Donald Trump is between him and Chicago so we dive into that. And we discuss a government projection for the future of jobs, the retirement of Tim Cook and future of Apple and whether a summer staple -- fair food -- has gotten too expensive.
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss reported Chinese bot farm activity targeting the debate over AI data centers, the political and economic implications of America’s AI race with China, and the Trump administration’s newly announced Venezuela oil agreement. They examine potential benefits for energy production and jobs, concerns surrounding government equity ownership in private ventures, and broader questions about national security, economic policy, and technological leadership. China-linked bot networks are reportedly pushing anti-data center narratives across social media, raising new questions about artificial intelligence, energy infrastructure, and U.S. competitiveness. At the same time, the Trump administration has announced a major oil agreement involving Venezuela and access to an estimated 65 billion barrels of oil, a move that could carry significant economic and geopolitical consequences. Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine claims that Chinese influence operations are attempting to shape public opinion against AI data centers by amplifying concerns about electricity use and water consumption. They discuss why AI infrastructure has become a national security issue, how public perceptions have shifted in recent months, and what they see as the stakes in the competition between the United States and China. The episode also explores concerns about power generation, grid capacity, and the role data centers play in supporting AI development across industries ranging from healthcare to manufacturing and technology. Senator Cruz argues that future projects should generate sufficient power to avoid burdening local communities while delivering tangible benefits to residents. Topics Covered: Reported Chinese bot farm activity influencing debate over AI data centers AI infrastructure, national security, and competition with China Electricity demand, power generation, and data center policy debates The role of AI in healthcare, industry, and technological innovation Trump administration announcement of a Venezuela oil agreement involving 65 billion barrels of oil Concerns about federal government equity stakes in private companies and economic policy implications Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The recall of Seattle's mayor is on hold, but is it a better strategic decision to let voters experience four years of her socialist policies? Plus: Trump vs. Canada Round 2. And: Seattle construction businesses see massive decline. Subscribe to Zach's Daily Market Recap at KnowYourRiskPodcast.com.
Those $2 subscription hikes add up — ESPN is raising prices just in time for football, and it's the perfect day to check what's draining your account. Plus: Trump proposes a $103K fee for H-1B work visas, the Supreme Court clears the way (for now) on his mail voting order, and the 50/30/20 budget that makes every dollar count. (Audio en español, subtítulos en inglés.) Hoy en Échale: esos "dos dolaritos" de más se suman — ESPN sube de precio justo para el football, y hoy es el día perfecto para revisar qué te está desangrando la cuenta. Además: proponen cobrar $103 mil por una visa de trabajo H-1B, la Corte Suprema le abre paso (por ahora) al plan del voto por correo de Trump, y el presupuesto 50/30/20 para que cada dólar te rinda. EN ESTE EPISODIO:
On this week's podcast conversation, Charlie Sykes and Matt discuss:— Abdul El-Sayed's association with Hasan Piker derails Michigan Senate unity after Piker's comments blaming American Jews for antisemitism and violence— Democratic critics (including Jeremy Moss) refuse to endorse; Republican Mike Rogers capitalizes— Cultural landmines: Transgender issues in girls' sports (close to an 80-20 public opinion), Seth Moulton's apology, and the risk of learning the wrong lessons from a strong midterm— Economic populism that works (Medicare for All, taxing billionaires) vs. toxic cultural/“socialism” branding that turns off middle America— Trump administration rolling back protections for military families — arrest of a Nicaraguan father of a sailor on the USS Abraham Lincoln and similar cases— Are data centers the sleeper 2026 issue Republicans own while Trump cheers them on?— Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic minority leader, met privately with Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and top outside adviser. But why???— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC
Plus: Trump's trade war with Canada, the growing backlash against data centers, and calls to censor journalists in Britain
Investigative Raconteur Heidi dives deep on why the Trump administration has always been hostile to the International Criminal Court. Plus - Trump versus the smugglers?- we already know who will win that one...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Melania had to come out of hiding and practice her English after days of embarrassing coverage of Trump aide Natalie Harp. And now Harp's newly released gushing notes to POTUS show unparalleled devotion to him. But they also hint at an abusive relationship built around trying to manage his easily-wounded ego with fantasy-grade good news stories. Meanwhile, Michael Cohen reminded everyone that he is a pathetic little lapdog. Plus: Trump is running the country like a socialist, he's driving up the debt to dangerous levels, he seems determined to muck with the midterms—and the ‘orange man bad' resistance has been right all along.George Conway joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod.show notes: Two of Natalie's love notes to Trump JVL on the 'human printer' Tim's interview with Julia Curlee Tim's interview with David Wallace-Wells Katie Britt's contact page for Venezuelan detainees Freddys Revilla and Edgarianny Gervis Tim's playlistBulwark LIVE: GOOD FIGHT TOUR with Tim, Sarah, Sam and JVL is coming to the Southeast in October. Tickets are on sale NOW. Head to TheBulwark.com/Events for details and to get your tickets.
State Farm is mailing $100 checks to auto customers — but scammers are already circling, so here's how to protect yourself. Plus: Trump declares the Strait of Hormuz "new US territory" (and what it means for gas prices), Mexican avocados are back but fear remains, new tire rules in California, and Costco wants to sell your grandparents Medicare. Then the simplest money lesson to teach your kids: needs vs. wants. (Audio en español, subtítulos en inglés.) Hoy en Échale: revisa tu buzón, porque State Farm anda mandando cheques de ~$100 a clientes de seguro de auto — pero los estafadores ya están al acecho y te digo cómo cuidarte. Además: Trump le puso letrero de "territorio de EE.UU." a un pedazo de mar de otro país (y cómo te pega en la gasolina), el aguacate vuelve de Michoacán pero con miedo, cambian las reglas de las llantas en California, y Costco quiere venderle Medicare a tus abuelos. Y en El Concepto: lo PRIMERO que todo niño debe aprender del dinero — necesidades vs. deseos. EN ESTE EPISODIO:
On today's podcast, Charlie Sykes and Matt discuss:—Why DSA member and failed Wisconsin candidate Francesca Hong was an “absurdly bad candidate” (and why Bernie and AOC stayed away)— How Dems realized they were about to blow a winnable race and hand Wisconsin to an election-denier, so they voted for David Crowley, a candidate who had previously dropped out of the race— Charlie says there are three things every candidate must prove to voters (Hong went 0-for-3)— Matt says 2026 is largely “baked in the cake” as a blue-wave year driven by Trump fatigue, overreach, tariffs, ICE, etc. But! Dems better not take 2028 for granted.— An Independent / Centrist / Unity-Ticket surge has Katie Hobbs (Arizona Democratic governor) picking a Republican running mate, and David Jolly (former Republican Never Trumper congressman) picking a prominent Democrat as running mate in Florida.— Can we trust the polls?— Plus: Trump's catering-truck Air Force One escape, the independent/unity-ticket surge, Minnesota, Michigan, and more.— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC
PLUS: Trump rejects Iran demands. Fauci bombshell text messages about Covid Vax. Trump revokes (some) Birthright citizenship
Trump may have the pardon power, but all those people making bank off of shady contracts from the administration or doing pay-to-play can lose all that money through forfeiture and seizure laws already on the books. Taxpayers are going to want their money back. And why are Chinese nationals continuing to bribe the president of the United States—and does his soft-on-China policies have anything to do with it? Plus: Trump used a catering cart to sneak out of Turkey, the Dems need to do a better job highlighting the fact that the White House is doing socialist-style company takeovers, and the National Guard will now be in DC until 2029.Amanda Carpenter joins Tim Miller.show notes: Amanda's Bulwark piece on undoing Trump's age of corruption Amanda's event with Protect Democracy and Vox on Aug. 19 NYT story on Chinese national who gave $100 million to Trump's cryptocurrency company CATO on the government's ownership stakes in companies
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The Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 3 (8.4) A packed hour. Let's move. ⚡ We open with spooky season kicking down the door in August — Spirit Halloween stores are popping up nationwide.
Are Mission tortillas "bleached with an acne chemical"? That viral claim is scaring a lot of people — so let's separate what's true from what's fear-bait. Plus: Trump is now charging Wall Street up to $100K/month for early access to his posts, Russian hackers are hitting hotel Wi-Fi, and today I teach you the easiest budget in the world: the 50/30/20 rule. (Audio en español, subtítulos en inglés.) Hoy en Échale: se hizo viral que las tortillas Mission tienen un "químico de acné" — te digo qué es cierto y qué es puro susto, sin panic. Además: Trump ya cobra hasta $100 mil al mes para que Wall Street lea sus posts antes que tú, hackers rusos atacan el WiFi de hoteles, y en el Concepto: el presupuesto 50/30/20. EN ESTE EPISODIO:
Plus: Trump restarts talks with Iran, the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger, and Congress revisits the COVID response.
Is the Democratic Party moving toward the center, or further to the left? Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins react to President Trump's White House Correspondents' Dinner, his continuing feud with CNN's Kaitlan Collins, and how the night was a huge flop before diving into one of the biggest questions facing Democrats ahead of 2028. Then bestselling political journalist Amie Parnes, senior political correspondent at The Hill and co-author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Fight and Shattered, joins the show to discuss Haley Stevens' Senate campaign, the Democratic Party's decision to make South Carolina its first presidential primary, the growing influence of democratic socialism, and what the early 2028 presidential landscape could look like. Plus: Trump's White House Correspondents' Dinner performance The continuing Trump and Kaitlan Collins feud Haley Stevens embraces her viral moment Is socialism helping or hurting Democrats? The Democratic Socialists' most controversial platform positions Marco Rubio closing the gap on JD Vance The incredible story of a passenger who survived being partially sucked out of an airplane window Miranda's big move into her new home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IT TAKES LARP KINDS! LARPing as reached a new low with young men pretending to be their favorite middle-aged YouTubers from the mid 2010s - but what you may not know is there's something much darker going on. Plus Trump settles the LeBron vs MJ debate, Elon Musk plans to re-create The Odyssey twice, and the boys finally reveal their worst nightmares. Want to stay up to date with the podcast? Give us a follow on our social media platforms, and check out the video version of this show on YouTube in the links below! YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSQ1H-tYJrxroyz82ygvJoI9splHke-Ez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ittakesallkindspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ITAKPodcast
Chicago safety-net hospitals are searching for a lifeline as their funding crisis deepens. Crain's healthcare reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about Roseland Hospital's request for state aid and Weiss Memorial's extension against possible closure. Plus: Trump administration reveals energy grant cuts targeted blue states, Jewel parent cuts forecast amid soft grocery demand, United reportedly quietly pursued a merger with Delta last year and a court approves $90 million Hawthorne Race Course sale, ending Chicago-area racing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Pete Hegseth told America the Iran war was a historic and overwhelming victory. Then he sat in front of the Senate and asked for 80 billion more dollars, and when Jon Ossoff asked him to repeat his own victory claims under oath, he wouldn't do it. This week the receipts came due all at once: a $37.5 billion war tab, a $95 billion reconciliation package, a $1.15 trillion defense bill passed by four votes, and drone attacks on American bases in three countries during month five of "mission accomplished."On the docket: the full breakdown of the Hegseth and Caine hearing and the war powers trick hiding inside the word "victory." The Pentagon's new mandatory testosterone screening program, captioned The High-T Department of War, because that's real. The FOIA proposal that would make the Pentagon's unclassified records permanently secret. Section 219, the US-Israel provision that cracked both parties in half and got "fixed" by deleting the word integration instead of the integration. The SAVE Act getting welded to the NDAA, the stock trading bill, and maybe the September funding deadline. What the handwritten witness statements say about the ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, and the judge who had to stop ICE from deporting the eyewitness. Plus: Trump demands his E. Jean Carroll money back, 400 legislators fight the abortion pill mail ban, and Jon Ossoff is suddenly the name to know for 2028.Every claim is sourced. All links at wesawthedevil.com.Keywords: Hegseth Ossoff hearing, Iran war cost, SAVE Act NDAA, Hegseth testimony, Ossoff under oath, Section 219, Iran war funding, NDAA 2027, defense bill Israel provision, Hegseth Senate Appropriations, $80 billion supplemental, budget reconciliation SAVE Act, Pentagon testosterone testing, High-T Department of War, Pentagon FOIA proposal, war powers IranBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-unfiltered-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilRobin's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/robin_wstdTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.TikTok: tiktok.com/@wesawthedevilpolitics
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and David start by talking about Bryan's vacation in New York. Then they discuss the layoffs at ESPN (13:02), Trump's battle with The New York Times (59:11), and Tom Brady's newest endeavor (01:04:08). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week! Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The news got so absurd this week that we're doing a light episode, and it's still somehow about a captured government.Robin breaks down the domestic news stories you can't believe are real: the FDA apologized to Taylor Farms, a million-dollar MAGA donor, in the middle of a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened 7,000 Americans with explosive diarrhea tied to Taco Bell lettuce, while RFK Jr. ignores Jon Ossoff's letter about the gutted CDC surveillance program that should have caught it.Also this episode: Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested by US Marshals in Miami, facing 59 UK rape and human trafficking charges and doing their perp walk in tan jail jumpsuits. Trump's Iran war hits month five of a promised six weeks, with 17 American service members dead, as Rep. Carlos Gimenez calls it "the nature of warfare." Plus Trump crashing Spain's World Cup trophy celebration, the Qatari Air Force One getting "maxed out" over security problems, Kash Patel planning an FBI director trip to Moscow hosted by the FSB, 50 percent tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, Pete Hegseth's Pentagon plan to hide unclassified records from FOIA, Megyn Kelly's 12-minute Michelle Obama rant, the racist MAGA meltdown over Lupita Nyong'o and Elliot Page in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey (which just posted the biggest opening of 2026 anyway), John Fetterman's Israel red line, Bill Maher saying yes to JD Vance, and Lindsey Graham's Senate seat passing to his sister Darline Graham Nordone like a family heirloom.Political commentary with receipts, three times a week. Follow We Saw the Devil wherever you get podcasts, and visit wesawthedevil.com.Keywords: Trump news 2026, Tate brothers arrest, Andrew Tate extradition, cyclospora outbreak, Taylor Farms lettuce recall, Taco Bell parasite, RFK Jr CDC cuts, Iran war casualties, Trump Iran quagmire, Kash Patel Russia trip, Trump Canada tariffs, Hegseth FOIA, Pentagon transparency, Megyn Kelly Michelle Obama, The Odyssey casting backlash, Lupita Nyong'o Helen of Troy, Elliot Page Odyssey, John Fetterman Democratic Party, Bill Maher JD Vance, Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham Senate seat, political podcast, progressive political commentaryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-unfiltered-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilRobin's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/robin_wstdTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.TikTok: tiktok.com/@wesawthedevilpolitics
Plus: Trump primetime speech, Britain will have a new PM, recommendations for a public Alzheimer's drug plan, and the World Cup wraps up this weekend. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
Plus: Trump's escalating war with Iran, the bipartisan congressional housing bill, and Graham Platner's campaign collapse
Where's Mitch McConnell? If you think Scott Jennings is the only one who knows, then who did Dunlap talk to for 20 minutes? Plus: Trump has ruined cussin'. A short podcast but we'll have a regular one up this weekend. Get 20 Extra Minutes with Jackie and Dunlap at http://www.patreon.com/redstateupdate Art by Yoni Limor Photos by Robyn von Swank Music by William Sherry Jr. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, BlueSky
President Trump reacts as the Iran ceasefire unravels and delivers a blunt message on Iran, Europe, immigration, and energy. Meanwhile, rumors surrounding Mitch McConnell's health explode online after a surprising update from Scott Jennings sparks debate over whether the longtime senator is still fit to serve.The conversation then shifts to the growing controversy surrounding Platner as new allegations emerge, the New York Times faces criticism over its coverage, and prominent Democrats begin distancing themselves. We also break down fiery clashes involving Sarah Haines, Sunny Hostin, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Alyssa Farah, and Ana Kasparian as political tensions continue to rise.Later, we cover the latest developments in the Tyler Robinson pretrial, including newly released campus footage, DNA evidence, and courtroom testimony. Candace Owens' coverage comes under heavy scrutiny as Ben Shapiro, Megyn Kelly, and others weigh in on the increasingly controversial case.Plus:- Trump's latest comments on Iran- McConnell hospitalization rumors- Cori Bush's political comeback- Alicia Keys and Jane Fonda mocked online- Pepsi's viral controversy- JD Vance vs. Nick Freitas- Jackson Hinkle and Sneeko spark outrage- Culture news and the internet's wildest viral momentsSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Get answers at Bulwark Capital's “Market Blind Spot” live webinar July 23rd 3:30pm Pacific. Register for FREE at https://KnowYourRiskPodcast.com Clean water is not a luxury. Find the system that is right for you from SentryH2O. Visit https://SentryH2O.com/CHICKS and save 10% with code CHICKS. With code CHICKS get 20% OFF better growing plants at Fast Growing Trees. Go to https://FastGrowingTrees.com/ChicksGet your summer glow-up with a skincare upgrade from Bon Charge. Visit https://BonCharge.com/Chicks and use code CHICKS for 15% off sitewideSubscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite
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Plus: Trump is a Jinx. US Men Implode in Seattle. Platner Continues to Implode in Maine. Optimism for America 250. The New Toy Story is Important. America just turned 250, Team USA just got bounced from the World Cup, and the MAGA machine is running all gas, no brakes on everything from Iran to the ranks of our own military. Paul sits down with Admiral James Stavridis — former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, former Southcom commander, and author of the new novel 2084 — for a morning briefing on where the country actually stands. Stavridis lays out what the administration is trying to land in Venezuela and Cuba, why he believes this time really is different in Havana, and why the Iran war has gone very badly for a White House that never should have started it. They get into the inexplicable firing of General Chris Donahue and Army Chief Randy George, the internal palace intrigue around Hegseth and Vance that may explain it, and the three circuit breakers — the uniformed military, the courts, and the American people — that Stavridis believes still stand between Trump and an Insurrection Act moment this fall. He also makes the case for a four-party America, why the political center is closer to itself than to its own extremes, and what it will take — charisma, message, money — to finally break the rigged two-party system. It's a conversation for every member of the angry middle who needs both righteous clarity and patriotic hope heading into the biggest midterms of our lifetimes. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Millions of American veterans are being locked out of primary elections in the country they served. See what we're doing to change that. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code [INDEPENDENT] to get ten dollars when you trade ten. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon Connect: Instagram • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power. -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year. Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. And now part of the BLEAV network! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Gen. Barry McCaffrey on the Danger of Thinking War Can Be Easy. Plus: Trump, Greenland & the US as a ‘Predator Nation'. Reflections on the End of Iraq. Independents Week Replay Gen. Barry McCaffrey doesn't do polite. In this replay conversation from the Independent Americans vault, the retired four-star general and MSNOW national security analyst sits down with Paul Rieckhoff to name what almost nobody in Washington will say out loud: the U.S. armed forces — the most trusted institution in American life — are being politicized from the top down, federal law enforcement is being militarized to the point of being indistinguishable from an infantry assault, and the guardrails that once separated a constitutional republic from a government of gangsters are cracking in real time. McCaffrey brings the receipts of a lifetime — Vietnam as a young lieutenant, the Joint Staff, three administrations on the National Security Council, and a hard-won view of what happens when political leadership sends troops into fights it doesn't understand. The conversation ranges across the militarization of ICE and the 11th Airborne on standby, the humiliation of Davos, the quiet withdrawal of the last U.S. troops from Iraq, the collapse of trust with Canada and NATO allies, and the dangerous new fantasy — post-Venezuela strike — that war can be clean and bloodless. McCaffrey is blunt about the opposition being incoherent, about institutions being hollowed out, and about why 40% of the country still backs Trump anyway. But he closes with a story about a French counterpart that lands like a punch: when you're in trouble, we'll be there. If you care about what the military is for, who it serves, and whether America can still be the good guy, this is the briefing to sit with. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code [INDEPENDENT] to get ten dollars when you trade ten. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon Connect: Instagram • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power. -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year. Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. And now part of the BLEAV network! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What's next, Dow 60K or 40K? Irrational Exuberance is now 30 (Happy Anniversary!), new methods for pricing college tuition, new car purchases slow and Medicare Advantage denials. Plus Trump accounts set to launch and Rule of 55.
It was a split-screen American day. In New York, two million people packed the Canyon of Heroes for a Knicks parade that felt closer to VE Day than a basketball celebration — kids out of school, FDNY Ladder 10 in the crowd, fans flying in from Sydney. In Washington and overseas, the president was busy selling an Iran deal that even Mike Pence and Nikki Haley are calling a loss. Ballistic missiles intact. Regime intact. Strait of Hormuz still under their thumb. Thirteen dead Americans still unaccounted for in the moral math. Paul Rieckhoff calls it what it is — a sucking chest wound for our military posture and our economy, dressed up as diplomacy. From there the conversation widens with Dr. Nazi Monyan and Princeton's Dr. Lauren Wright into the machinery underneath: a Fed signaling rate hikes while the president pretends he loves inflation, a blown-up DNI nomination, a Georgia split decision, and a primary system rigged so tightly that the extremes pick the nominees while 45% of the country watches from outside the tent. New polling confirms what the Angry Middle has felt for years — people are leaving both parties in numbers that should terrify every party boss in America. This is the no-BS briefing on why joy and fury can live on the same block, on the same day, in the same country. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code [INDEPENDENT] to get ten dollars when you trade ten. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon Connect: Instagram • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power. -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year. Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. And now part of the BLEAV network! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Something unusual happened across America's sports arenas this week — and almost nobody's covering it. UFC fighters quoted Scripture to Joe Rogan mid-octagon. A New York Knick dropped to his knees in worship before winning the franchise's first championship in 50 years. And a baseball player wrote Genesis 9:12-16 on his Pride Night hat — quietly reclaiming the rainbow's original biblical meaning in front of millions. Is this a coincidence? Or is something bigger shifting in the culture? Lance Wallnau breaks down the moments Christian athletes are making headlines — from the octagon to the court to the diamond — and why the mainstream media isn't sure what to do with any of it. Plus: Trump's 80th birthday at the White House, the NYC chaos after the Knicks title, Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire, and Lance's inside breakdown of why the Iran deal might actually hold. In this episode: * UFC fighters quote John 3:16 and John 10:10 live to Joe Rogan after their fights * Josh Hart leads the Knicks to their first NBA title in 50 years — and gives glory to God * NYC celebrates the championship by burning buses and racking up 63 arrests * A baseball player writes Genesis 9:12-16 on his Pride hat — and calmly explains why * Trump's 80th birthday: 5,000 people, live fights, and a South Lawn lawsuit from the left * Elon Musk hits $1 trillion — and what it means for America vs. China * The Iran deal explained: how Trump controls their cash flow through Islamic banking networks If you've been waiting for Christians to show up in the arena — they already are. Podcast Episode 2153: Christian Athletes Just Shook Up The Entire Sports World - Here's What Happened! | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast
JVL, Sarah Longwell, and Tim Miller discuss the Iran "deal" that isn't really a deal—a memorandum of understanding that lifts sanctions immediately and hands Iran $300 billion while punting everything else down the road. Then: the war hawks who drummed up the Iran war—Thiessen, Graham, Levin, the WSJ editorial board — are repositioning and refusing to say they were wrong. Plus: Trump's accelerating decline, the corruption behind the White House UFC fight, and why Trump's DOJ will open a federal investigation on every 2028 Democratic nominee regardless of who it is.Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch during their Annual Summer Event. For a limited time, get 20% off sitewide at https://BollAndBranch.com/nextlevel with code nextlevel. Exclusions apply.
Is the Democratic Party collapsing under the weight of anti-Semitism, open-border policies, identity politics, and the abandonment of working-class voters? Or is something even bigger happening beneath the surface? Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Jillian Michaels for one of the most explosive conversations of the year. From the growing divide inside MAGA to the civil war tearing apart the Left, Batya exposes the political realignment nobody in the mainstream media wants to talk about. Why are Black voters abandoning Democrats? Why are former liberals sounding the alarm? And why are Americans increasingly rejecting the political establishment on both sides? Plus: Trump's biggest test yet. Will the Iran crisis end in peace, regime change, or a wider war? What happens if Trump's strategy succeeds—and what happens if it fails? Batya also breaks down the shocking alliance forming between the woke right and the woke left, the Israel-Gaza debate consuming American politics, the controversies surrounding Sam Harris and Megyn Kelly, and the argument at the center of her explosive new book. And looking ahead to 2026 and beyond: Could the midterms become a political bloodbath? Is the future of the Republican Party JD Vance or Marco Rubio? Is the Democratic Party headed toward Gavin Newsom, AOC, or something even more radical? The answers may surprise you. Listen until the end. #JillianMichaels #BatyaUngarSargon #MAGA #Trump #Iran #Israel #2026Midterms Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Trump's Iran Crisis Deepens 01:12 - Graham Platner Controversy 02:06 - Dangerous Debates 04:06 - The Ultimate Political Realignment 05:21 - Ana Kasparian = Nick Fuentes 07:02 - Sam Harris Wakes Up 08:42 - Democratic Party Implosion Looming 09:41 - Ditching Wokeism Forever 11:47 - Yale Study Shatters Matrix 14:16 - California Municipal Meltdown Escalates 15:19 - Black Voters Fleeing Democrats 18:06 - Immigration Exploitation Exposed 20:08 - Trump's Populist Coalition Surges 21:52 - Megyn Kelly Changes Teams? 23:30 - Elite Identity Politics Fails 28:09 - MAGA Civil War Explodes 31:13 - The Influencer Exodus Trajectory 34:06 - America's Looming Economic Crash 38:56 - Working-Class Voters Betrayed 41:13 - Corporate Media Attacks 44:40 - 2026 Midterm Predictions 46:57 - Anti-Zionism Infiltrates Mainstream Left 51:56 - Israel-Gaza Money 54:43 - Hidden Global Genocides Ignored 56:30 - The Dangerous Putin Myth 57:29 - Tucker Carlson Controversy Shockwaves 59:18 - Marco Rubio Momentum 59:48 - Gavin Newsom Threat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Van and Rachel react to Jay-Z's freestyle at the Roots Picnic, and Donald Trump taking two public L's in the lead-up to his Freedom 250 festival. Plus a check-in on the L.A. mayoral race, and an Atlanta judge and police deputy chief's noisy sexual encounters get exposed. (0:00) Intro (19:12) Jay-Z freestyle (42:57) Trump cancelling concert (52:27) Removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center (1:00:06) Spencer Pratt's appeal (1:24:47) Courtroom sex affair (1:34:52) The return of Mountain Lion (1:39:30) Give up your section for Lil Baby? Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices