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Guest Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director for Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss tax breaks from the One Big Beautiful Bill, more rescission bills, and more. Can government get spending under control for the upcoming fiscal year? Discussion of social program reforms, budget deadline, and appropriation process.  President Trump praises national guard from lack of crime in DC. Discussion of troops being called to more cities across the country. Is it the start of tyranny, or a reaction to the lack of response from city leaders on crime rates? Discussion of the "norm" we've been conditioned to accept with crime and violence on the streets. 

In this Big Ideas for Smaller Government episode of American Potential, host David From is joined by Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director at Americans for Prosperity, to expose the wasteful spending and inefficiencies at the General Services Administration (GSA)—the federal agency responsible for managing office buildings, procurement, and travel across the U.S. government. They revisit the infamous $800,000 Las Vegas conference scandal, complete with a $30,000 pool party and a 2,400 sq. ft. hotel suite—paid for by taxpayers. They also uncover the GSA's multi-billion-dollar mismanagement of a long-delayed Department of Homeland Security headquarters and reveal that the federal government is using just 25% of the office space it occupies. David and Jeremiah lay out a plan to save $1.88 billion over the next decade by selling underused federal buildings—many of which are sitting empty—and call on Congress to step up and demand accountability. This episode is a revealing look at how cutting GSA waste is one more step toward saving taxpayers trillions.

Among the points emphasized by the second Trump administration has been a major push for deregulation. President Trump has directed that there must be ten deregulatory actions for every one regulatory one, and put forward Presidential Memoranda and Executive Orders to that end. As some have noted, however, such deregulation can take significant time due to factors like the requirements for notice and comment under the Administrative Procedure Act.Interestingly, an April Presidential Memorandum seems to contemplate that potential hurdle for executive actions directing repeal of regulations contrary to ten specific recent Supreme Court decisions, including without notice and comment “where appropriate.”This panel will seek to discuss the potential impact of this presidential memorandum, when deregulation may happen, incurring a need for notice & comment, and what the Judicial Branch might ultimately determine about the Executive Branch’s efforts to enforce their precedents in this manner.Featuring:John Lewis, Deputy Legal Director, Governing for ImpactJonathan Wolfson, Chief Legal Officer and Policy Director, Cicero Institute(Moderator) Craig E. Leen, Partner, K&L Gates, and Former OFCCP Director

Social isolation, loneliness, and social health are emerging as key determinants of health across the life course. Join GSA's 2025 Public Policy Intern Apoorva Rangan and Morgan Bailie, Policy Director at the Foundation for Social Connection Action Network, this Policy Profile Podcast explores the evolving federal policy and research landscape around addressing these issues in our communities. Join us as we delve into this critical topic. Transcript Speaker Morgan Bailie, MPH, Policy Director, Foundation for Social Connection Action Network Host Apoorva Rangan, O'Neill and Hyer Policy Intern, Gerontological Society of America Resources Foundation for Social Connection Action Network Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation Older Americans Act Reauthorization Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection GSA Reconciliation Summary

We discuss how out of date immigration laws are and why the only cure is comprehensive immigration reform from Congress. In the face of rising arrests and deportations by ICE, this is the perfect episode to remind us that we still need immigration reform.   Aaron's civic action toolkit recommendations are:  1) Be welcoming and model inclusion in your communities 2) Contact your member of Congress and demand comprehensive immigration reform   Aaron Reichlin-Melnick is the Policy Director at the American Immigration Council, a non-profit organization that strives to strengthen the United States by shaping immigration policies and practices.     Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Aaron on X:  https://x.com/ReichlinMelnick    Follow the American Immigration Council:  https://x.com/immcouncil    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

The AA is onboard with the switch from petrol tax to electronic Road User Charges, but says there are a few issues to sort out. The change is expected to come in by 2027. Transport Policy Director Martin Glynn says it's likely there will be devices actually in vehicles to make the measurements. He told Mike Hosking it will be easier to implement with modern cars. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will Russia respond to Donald Trump's statement--that he's re-positioning two nuclear submarines? The move comes after comments by Russia's former president on the war in Ukraine, which Trump says amount to a threat. So, is there a risk of escalation here? In this episode: Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow at NATO Defense College. Pavel Felgenhauer, Political and Military Commentator. Benjamin Friedman, Policy Director at Defense Priorities think-tank. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Join us on Texas Values Report with special guest Payton McNabb, Independent Women Ambassador, and host Jonathan Covey, Policy Director for Texas Values, as they discuss the importance of the Texas Women's Privacy Act Learn more about the work we've done and are continuing to do to protect women and girls in private spaces; bathrooms, showers and locker rooms: https://protectwomensprivacytexas.com. Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues

Sheela Ranganathan, Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University School of Health, speaks with Kim Mutcherson, Professor, Rutgers Law School, and Diana Kasdan, Legal and Policy Director, UCLA Law Center on Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy, about the current landscape of reproductive health law. They discuss the Supreme Court's recent decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, the ongoing battles over mifepristone in the courts, the rapidly evolving patchwork of state-level shield laws that are designed to protect patient privacy, how the withdrawal of Biden-era EMTALA guidance is reshaping emergency abortion care, and what to expect going forward.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=494HcIzfXVAFor more news and analysis on this topic, visit AHLA's Reproductive Health Law Hub: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/publications/health-law-hub-current-topics/reproductive-law Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

A new report is revealing how Connecticut is doing with wage fairness for workers in our labor force. The report came from New Haven based non-profit, Connecticut Voices for Children. For more clarity on the report, we're connecting now with Patrick O'Brien, Research and Policy Director of Connecticut Voices for Children. Welcome to the show Patrick, before we get into the report, tell us a little bit about Connecticut Voices for Children. For more information: Home - CT Voices Image Credit: Getty Images

What happens when companies prioritize lower cost, non-citizen workers to fill jobs previously held by American citizens? This has happened to millions of American workers in many segments of our labor force, including highly skilled STEM workers. Our complicated visa system allows for loopholes that put hard-working citizens at risk, which impacts our culture, economy, communities, and families across the nation. The H1-B visa is most discussed, but many visa types are being misused to circumvent fair wage and employment practices. Listen as Linda and Rosemary Jenks, Co-Founder and Policy Director at the Immigration Accountability Project, discuss action steps needed to protect the American worker. This issue affects every segment of our society, and is important for employers, employes, students, and retirees.  ©Copyright 2025, Prosperity 101, LLC __________________________________________________________ For information about our online course and other resources visit: https://prosperity101.com To order a copy of Prosperity 101 – Job Security Through Business Prosperity® by Linda J. Hansen, click here: https://prosperity101.com/products/ Become a Prosperity Partner: https://prosperity101.com/partner-contribution/ If you would like to be an episode sponsor, please contact us directly at https://prosperity101.com. You can also support this podcast by engaging with our Strategic Partners using the promo codes listed below. Be free to work and free to hire by joining RedBalloon, America's #1 non-woke job board and talent connector. Use Promo Code P101 or go to RedBalloon.work/p101 to join Red Balloon and support Prosperity 101®. Connect with other Kingdom minded business owners by joining the US Christian Chamber of Commerce. Support both organizations by mentioning Prosperity 101, LLC or using code P101 to join. https://uschristianchamber.com Mother Nature's Trading Company®, providing natural products for your health, all Powered by Cranology®. Use this link to explore Buy One Get One Free product options and special discounts: https://mntc.shop/prosperity101/ Unite for impact by joining Christian Employers Alliance at www.ChristianEmployersAlliance.org and use Promo Code P101. Support Pro-Life Payments and help save babies with every swipe. Visit www.prolifepayments.com/life/p101 for more information. Maximize your podcast by contacting Podcast Town. Contact them today: https://podcasttown.zohothrive.com/affiliateportal/podcasttown/login Check out VAUSA, America's choice for virtual assistants- https://hirevausa.com/connect" Thank you to all our guests, listeners, Prosperity Partners, and Strategic Partners. You are appreciated!   The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent those held or promoted by Linda J. Hansen or Prosperity 101, LLC.  

On this episode you will get an update on current projects at the Michigan Center for Youth Justice, along with what's next for future projects. You will hear from Jen Peacock, Policy Director, about current legislation that is being considered or recently passed that will impact juvenile justice in Michigan. Lastly, you will hear from Denita Dorsey, Outreach & Advocacy Manager, who will give details on the upcoming Voices of Justice youth fellowship program that will welcome its second cohort in October 2025. To keep up to date on all projects, news, and events, sign up for the MCYJ newsletter at miyouthjustice.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director for Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss big wins with passing of rescission bill, DOGE cuts, federal employee cuts, reconciliation bills, upcoming budget talks, and more.  This week seemed to be one of the most successful weeks of the Trump administration since January. Discussion of major government cuts and rescissions, court wins and more. Are we finally seeing some transparency from the federal government? Major moves with Epstein documents, Obama and Russian Hoax, and more.

In this episode of American Potential, host David From welcomes back Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director at Americans for Prosperity, for another installment in the “Big Ideas for Smaller Government” series—this time targeting the Internal Revenue Service. Jeremiah breaks down how outdated pandemic-era tax subsidies—expanded under the American Rescue Plan—are still being paid out today, even to higher-income individuals who don't need them. Reverting to the original subsidy rules for the Obamacare marketplace could save taxpayers a staggering $383 billion. The episode also exposes shocking mismanagement inside the IRS, including nearly 3,000 IRS employees who owe back taxes and over $4.7 trillion in untraceable federal spending due to failed accounting practices. Jeremiah explains how simple reforms like the LEDGER Act could bring long-overdue transparency to the Treasury and restore public trust. This is a can't-miss conversation about fiscal responsibility, common sense reforms, and how everyday Americans can play a role in cutting $2 trillion in wasteful government spending.

Fun Half link: https://youtube.com/live/DoFQZw-geTc It's Thursday which means it is an Emmajority Report Day. We start the show with the Senate Rescissions bill that passed in the wee hours last night. PBS, NPR and USAID are now defunded. We are joined by Policy Director of Defending Rights & Dissent, Chip Gibbons, to discuss Trump's war on free speech, specifically around Palestinian activism. Then we are joined by Ren Brabenec to talk about his piece in the Tennessee Lookout that covers Elon Musk's unpermitted Ai data center that is causing massive environmental damage in Memphis. In the fun half we are joined by Brandon Sutton and Matt Binder as we continue the coverage of the Epstein caused MAGA / Trump fissure. Charlie Kirk's gaslight's his fans and they are furious. We close out by enjoying Ben Shapiro's review of Superman. It's as bad as you imagine it to be. All that and more plus phone calls.   Follow us on TikTok here!: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here!: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here!: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here!: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors EXPRESS VPN: Get an extra 4 months free. Expressvpn.com/Majority NAKED WINES: Head to NakedWines.com/MAJORITY, click ‘Enter Voucher' and put in my code MAJORITY for both the code AND password for 6 bottles of wine for JUST $39.99 with shipping included SUNSET LAKE: Head on over to SunsetlakeCBD.com and use code NewSticks to treat your aches and pains to some much-deserved relief. This sale ends July 20th at midnight Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder – https://majorityreportradio.com/

The U.S. production base has slipped: China passed America in manufacturing output in 2011 and last year ran a surplus roughly equal to Britain's entire GDP; at current capacity, it would take the United States about eight years to replace key munitions at wartime production rates.The urgency has propelled an alliance of think tanks — the Foundation for American Innovation, American Compass, Institute for Progress, and  New American Industrial Alliance — to publish the Techno-Industrial Policy Playbook. Their proposals span three critical pillars: Industrial Power, Frontier Science and Technology, and National Security. They range from ambitious initiatives like "Project Paperclip 2.0" to fast-track foreign-born STEM PhDs, to establishing twenty “X-Labs” at $50 million each for transformative science funding. They also advocate for "Special Compute Zones" that would waive certain environmental requirements to rapidly scale up AI computing infrastructure, treating computational capacity with the same urgency America once reserved for World War II shipyards.As the United States finds itself at a techno-industrial crossroads, is America capable of marshaling the political will and institutional capacity needed to reverse decades of industrial decline? Can these ambitious proposals navigate the complex realities of American governance while delivering meaningful results? Or is this comprehensive vision destined to join countless other policy recommendations in Washington's archive of unfulfilled potential?Evan is joined by the architects behind this effort: Kelvin Yu, lead author and a non-resident fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation; Chris Griswold, Policy Director at American Compass; Santi Ruiz, Senior Editor at the Institute for Progress; and Robert Bellafiore, Managing Director for Policy at FAI.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss how Republicans and Democrats are reacting to President Trump's missile strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, as well as today's retaliatory attack by Tehran on an American base in Doha, Qatar. They also talk about Tuesday's New York Democratic Mayoral Primary, which features a crowded race and ranked choice voting. Anti-Cuomo forces have tried to work the new ranked choice voting system to their favor, and new research from Emerson College Polling predicts that Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani may win over current leader Andrew Cuomo after eight rounds of elimination. Next, Carl Cannon talks to RCP special correspondent Addison Graham from Brussels on the European Union foreign ministers meeting, how they view next steps in the Middle East and Ukraine, and how they see President Trump's role in reshaping U.S. foreign policy. And lastly, Tom Bevan talks to Rachel Hoff, Policy Director of the Reagan Institute about a new survey conducted by the institute on U.S. public attitudes toward Iran, NATO and national security.

Among the points emphasized by the second Trump administration has been a major push for deregulation. President Trump has directed that there must be ten deregulatory actions for every one regulatory one, and put forward Presidential Memoranda and Executive Orders to that end. As some have noted, however, such deregulation can take significant time due to factors like the requirements for notice and comment under the Administrative Procedure Act.Interestingly, an April Presidential Memorandum seems to contemplate that potential hurdle for executive actions directing repeal of regulations contrary to ten specific recent Supreme Court decisions, including without notice and comment “where appropriate.”This panel will seek to discuss the potential impact of this presidential memorandum, when deregulation may happen, incurring a need for notice & comment, and what the Judicial Branch might ultimately determine about the Executive Branch’s efforts to enforce their precedents in this manner.Featuring:John Lewis, Deputy Legal Director, Governing for ImpactJonathan Wolfson, Chief Legal Officer and Policy Director, Cicero Institute(Moderator) Craig E. Leen, Partner, K&L Gates, and Former OFCCP Director

Jarrod Bernstein is Policy Director and Council at Morrison Cohen and member of the Advisory Board at Team Rubicon. He is an alumnus of the NPLI at Harvard University.

  Gerrymandering: it refuses to go away. Despite widespread and growing public awareness and outrage, North Carolina Republican lawmakers continue to use it to rig our state's elections by drawing districts guaranteed to give themselves large majorities and dilute the power of Black voters. Fortunately, voting rights advocates and good government groups are refusing to […]

Dr. Naomi Feeley, Policy Director at the Children's Rights Alliance, discusses their 4th Annual Child Poverty Monitor.

Go to todaysautisticmoment.com for all available versions of the transcript. Jillian Nelson, the Policy Director at The Autism Society of Minnesota and Philip bring you a profound conversation in a time when Queer and Autistic people are being marginalized so aggressively in 2025. Jillian and Philip will talk about how Autistic and our allies for Queer and Autistic people can advocate for and with our communities.

Today, Hunter was joined once again Elisabeth Pollock and for the first time Stephanie Kollmann. On today's episode, the three discuss the Fair Act in Illinois. This pending piece of legislation is set to be the first step for the state of Illinois to provide statewide support to Public Defense. Will it happen? Why is it necessary? All that and more on today's episode.   Guest Elisabeth Pollock, Chief Public Defender, Champagne County, Illinois Stephanie Kollmann, Policy Director, Children Family Justice Center, Northwestern University School of Law   Resources: Sixth Amendment Center Illinois https://6ac.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6AC_illinois_report_2021.pdf Task Force Report https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/News/1378/Court-shining-light-on-the-need-for-indigent-defense-reform/news-detail/ Fair Act https://fairactil.org/ https://ilpublicdefenderstats.org/fairact/ Contact Stephanie https://www.law.northwestern.edu/legalclinic/cfjc/aboutus/   Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patreon www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home  

Kimberly and Aaron (amidst some connectivity issues) cover party-switching news in Frankfort then get an update on the impact of the House GOP's proposed Medicaid cuts from the KY Center for Economic Policy's Dustin Pugel. Progress Kentucky's #ColonelsOfTruth Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyHere's what Kimberly Cecil-Jones was up to this week:https://stateoftheppl.com/NEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/05/30/longtime-eastern-kentucky-democrat-joins-the-republican-party/https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BKwU5KkoD/https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5330775-rand-paul-mike-lee-criticize-trump-musk/https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/elon-musk-privately-expresses-frustration-range-recent-moves/story?id=122485920INTERVIEW: Dustin Pugel, Policy Director, Kentucky Center for Economic Policyhttps://kypolicy.org/medicaid-cuts-effect-on-kentucky/https://www.kyha.com/kentucky-hospitals-extend-gratitude-to-states-congressional-delegation-for-preserving-medicaid/CALL TO ACTION: Join us Friday for a D-Day/Veterans Support Rally in Georgetown: https://www.facebook.com/events/1378834256664353Join us on Flag Day, June 14th for our NO KINGS rally in Lexington:https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/785247/or at one of the other 10 events(!) happening across the commonwealth.https://www.nokings.org/#map#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 213 was produced by Parker Williams, Vice-Chair, ProKY Coms CommitteeTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

In the next installment of the Big Ideas for Smaller Government series, host David From welcomes back Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director at Americans for Prosperity, to take a hard look at spending within the Department of Veterans Affairs—and what reforms are needed to better serve those who served us. Mosteller breaks down how the VA's budget has quadrupled since 2004 even though the veteran population has declined by 30%. From bloated staffing levels to $4 million contracts for services that now cost just $5,000, this episode exposes how wasteful spending is draining resources from veterans and taxpayers alike. The conversation also focuses on one reform with huge potential impact: site-neutral payments. Right now, hospitals owned by large systems can charge the federal government far more than local, independent clinics for providing the exact same services to veterans. This creates perverse incentives, drives up costs, and limits care options. Adopting site-neutral payments would save taxpayers an estimated $14 billion—and give veterans more access to timely, local care. Mosteller also exposes how top VA officials actively discourage use of the Community Care Program, forcing veterans to wait months or drive hours for treatment—while simultaneously helping process healthcare claims for unauthorized migrants. This episode makes one thing clear: reforming the VA isn't about spending less on veterans—it's about spending smarter so veterans get the care they've earned.

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast Mary James and Jay Fox chat with Sarah Lewis, Research and Policy Director at the Passive House Trust. They explore Scotland's groundbreaking push toward mandatory Passive House standards for new buildings.  Sarah dives into the motivations behind the proposed legislation, lessons from Germany and Brussels, and the vital role of embodied carbon. She also explores the practical implications—from fuel poverty and ventilation standards to supply chain readiness and the challenge of scaling EnerPHit retrofits. With clarity and passion, Sarah unpacks how policy can drive meaningful change in the built environment.https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/

In this episode, join Caroline as she talks with Tara Hopkins, the Global Director of Public Policy at Instagram. Tara shares her journey from working in government and child protection to leading Instagram's teen safety efforts. Together, they dive into the new teen accounts on Instagram and how these features are designed to protect young users from strangers, inappropriate content, and online bullying. Tara also highlights the positives of social media—creativity, fun, and staying connected—and what parents need to know in this digital age. Tune in to hear exclusive insights and practical tips for keeping your kids safe online!● Instagram Teen Accounts —now expanding to Facebook and Messenger—are designed to give parents peace of mind that their teens are safer with the right protections in place. Learn more about Instagram Teen Accounts athttps://about.fb.com/news/2025/04/introducing-new-built-in-restrictions-instagram-teen-accounts-expanding-facebook-messenger/.● Support your family's online experience with expert guidance and tools from Meta's Family Center. Explore resources today, including Meta's Screen Smart Program, at https://familycenter.meta.com.Music credit: Nikka Costa “It's Just Love”Follow Caroline:Caroline's IG: https://www.instagram.com/shop.with.caroline/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@shop.with.carolineFacebook https://www.facebook.com/beingcarolineSearch Caroline's Looks: https://search.being-caroline.comPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:For access to more helpful tools and expert guidance, parents can visit https://familycenter.meta.com. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the next installment of the Big Ideas for Smaller Government series, host David From welcomes back Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director at Americans for Prosperity, to discuss how Congress can take bold action to rein in runaway federal agencies, eliminate wasteful spending, and make key regulatory reforms permanent. Jeremiah breaks down why popular executive orders from the previous administration—like those promoting transparency and accountability—won't last unless Congress acts. He explains how legislation such as the Guidance Out of Darkness Act, the REINS Act, and the Reorganizing Government Act can prevent bureaucratic overreach, slash unnecessary regulations, and save taxpayers billions. This episode pulls back the curtain on how hidden guidance documents function as backdoor regulation and how bloated rulemaking fuels agency growth. From shrinking budgets to restoring constitutional authority, Jeremiah outlines what's needed to protect the gains of recent reforms—and why time is running out. If you care about limiting government, cutting waste, and preserving individual liberty, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Guests: Lindsay Knox, Senior VP and Policy Director, McDonald Carano Mike Draper, Partner, Argentum Partners

This week on the Sumud Podcast, in commemoration of Nakba, we're joined by Ahmad Abuznaid, the Executive Director of the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights & USCPR Action. Prior to joining USCPR, Ahmad co-founded the Florida-based Dream Defenders after the killing of Trayvon Martin, serving as Legal & Policy Director and COO during his time there. Ahmad went on to lead the National Network for Arab American Communities as the Executive Director from 2017 to 2019. Ahmad shares his insights on the intersection of Palestinian liberation and global justice movements in this thought-provoking conversation. He reflects on the role of youth in reshaping the narrative of resistance, the importance of international solidarity, and the profound impact of grassroots organizing in challenging imperialism and colonialism. Ahmad also discusses the moral imperative of resisting injustice and why standing for Palestinian freedom is crucial to the broader struggle for human rights.

What's at stake when nonprofits and democracy are under attack? How can organizations respond effectively to threats against their tax status and Constitutional rights? In this illuminating conversation, Rusty speaks with Mike Zamore, National Director of Policy and Government Affairs at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), about the unprecedented challenges facing nonprofits in today's political climate.Mike Zamore draws from his 22 years of Capitol Hill experience and current ACLU leadership to explain how nonprofits are essential to America's constitutional framework of checks and balances. He details recent fights against attempts to weaponize government power against nonprofits, including legislation that would have allowed stripping organizations of tax-exempt status without due process. The conversation highlights parallels between threats to individual liberties and threats to nonprofit First Amendment freedoms.The discussion concludes with practical advice for nonprofits in red states and red districts to effectively engage with Republican representatives regarding the upcoming tax reconciliation bill that could adversely affect the sector. Zamore emphasizes the importance of solidarity, encouraging nonprofits to stand together against intimidation tactics, and that reminding us that maintaining collective courage is crucial for preserving both Constitutional rights and the ability to serve communities.This episode was recorded the morning of May 9, 2025, before the House Ways and Means Committee revealed the language in their portion of the proposed tax bill, which includes re-introduction of H.R. 9495. Click here for resources on new tax bill.Resources referenced in the episode:ACLUA Call to Action for Red State Nonprofits on the FTP blog"Meet the Man Who Wants to Tax Most of the Nonprofit World" by Ben Gose"‘Five Alarm Fire': How New Tax Law Could Decimate Nonprofits — and What Can Be Done" by Steve TaylorFilibustered!: How to Fix the Broken Senate and Save America, co-authored by Senator Jeff Merkley and Mike Zamore"How Will We Know When We Have Lost Our Democracy?"Harvard statement "Upholding Our Values, Defending Our University" and lawsuit against the governmentStatement of Solidarity with Harvard UniversityFTP Podcast Episode “Dr. King, AmeriCorps, & Nonprofit Work - with Michael Smith, AmeriCorps”“AmeriCorps members who respond to disasters and help nonprofits are let go in DOGE cuts”Guest Bio:Mike Zamore is the National Director of Policy & Government Affairs at the ACLU, where he leads efforts to harness the organization's vast expertise, 4 million members and supporters, paid staff in every state, and electoral work to shape federal, state, and local policy.Mike is a 22-year veteran of Capitol Hill, and spent over 14 years as the Chief of Staff to Senator Jeff Merkley, an Oregon Democrat first elected in 2008. As Merkley's top aide, Mike managed a 50+ person staff and $4 million budget, counseled the Senator on legislative and political strategy, represented the Senator to various constituencies, and led two successful re-elections. Prior to joining Senator Merkley, Mike was the Policy Director at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, where he assisted the 2008 Senate candidates develop their positions on the issues. Mike earlier served as Policy Advisor to Representative Patrick Kennedy and spearheaded Kennedy's legislative agenda, including mental health parity legislation that became law in 2008, and spoke frequently on health systems reform. Earlier in his career, he spent several years working on business development projects in the early days of post-Soviet Russia and clerked for Judge Allyne R. Ross on the Eastern District of New York.Mike is an adjunct faculty member at American University's Washington College of Law. He graduated from Brown University and Harvard Law School, lives in Washington, DC with his wife and two sons.

In March, the Ronald Reagan Institute published its third annual National Security Innovation Base (NSIB) Report Card, a scorecard that uses 10 indicators such as 'Manufacturing Capacity and Industrial Base' and 'Innovation Capital' to measure the effectiveness and resilience of the U.S. defense innovation base. Join Rachel Hoff, Policy Director at the Reagan Institute, and Eric Snelgrove, CEO of Revere Federal Strategies, as they discuss how the scorecard is produced and indicators are chosen, why the private sector received higher grades than the government in key areas, which indicators are most important to keep an eye on, and how the NSIB can use streamlined talent pipelines and an "unmanned weapons systems-as-a-service" contract vehicle to improve its scores for next year.The Reagan Institute: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/reagan-institute2025 NSIB Report Card: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/cms/assets/1741105896-nsib-2025-feb26-web-1.pdfTo receive updates about the NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition on August 27-29, 2025 at the Washington D.C. Convention Center, please join our mailing list here: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/sign-uphttp://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI

Daniel Herriges is the Policy Director at the Parking Reform Network, an organization that educates the public about the impact of parking policy on climate change, equity, housing, and traffic. He is a lifelong urbanist and advocate for people-centered places. Daniel lives in his hometown of St. Paul, Minnesota, with his wife and two young children.

Guest Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director for Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss latest push for the Big Beautiful Bill. Discussion of Congress cancelling votes this week to vote on DOGE cuts, working to codify tax cuts, and more.  The Vatican votes on a new Pope. How much influence can the Pope have on culture and politics?  President Trump announces new massive trade deal with the UK on "Victory Day". Discussion of celebrating a closer relationship with our allies, and new trade deals to come. 

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Speaker of the Texas House Burrows, fires his general counsel and policy director. His holding the position to begin with shows the incestuous nature of the Austin power crowd and how they don't even notice such anymore. These types of conflicts of interests, often through self-serving “power couples,” are all too common in Austin and Washington.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Key bills are being held up by Rep. Ken King and pressure, from you, needs to be brought to bear.House State Affairs Committee Members:  Chairman Ken King (512) 463-0736 Vice Chairwoman Ana Hernandez (512) 463-0614 Rep. Rafael Anchia (512) 463-0746 Rep. Drew Darby (512) 463-0331 Rep. Yvonne Davis (512) 463-0598 Rep. Charlie Geren (512) 463-0610 Rep. Ryan Guillen (512) 463-0416 Rep. Lacy Hull (512) 463-0727 Rep. John McQueeney (512) 463-0608 Rep. Will Metcalf (512) 463-0726 Rep. Dade Phelan (512) 463-0706 Rep. Richard Pena Raymond (512) 463-0558 Rep. John T Smithee (512) 463-0702 Rep. Senfronia Thompson (512) 463-0720 Rep. Chris Turner (512) 463-0574  Also, pressure needs to be brought to the House Public Education committee to get a hearing and vote on HB 1313, banning taxpayer funded lobbying by school districts.Watch: Reining in the Texas Association of School Boards.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

David is a husband, father, minister and Policy Director at the Center for Christian Virtue. He has consulted with the Federal Administration for Children and families, Georgia's Governor's office, Maryland's Department of Health and Mississippi's Department of Human Services. To name a few. But today he joins us to share how he and his family successfully overcame poverty, addiction and abuse—in just one generation—with the help of God's Power, God's People, and God's Principles.

'Hamas is an Islamist organisation that subjects its people to live under an Islamist regime. What do [Kneecap] think trans and LGBT rights are like under Hamas?' — Tom Wilson, Policy Director at the Counter-Extremism Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An audit revealed $800 million in misspent taxpayer dollars at the Department of Energy—and that's just the beginning. In this episode, Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director at Americans for Prosperity, joins David From to expose how the agency charged with America's energy future is riddled with waste, inefficiency, and programs that benefit big corporations at your expense. From a federal power-marketing agency selling below-market rates to utilities, to EV subsidies going to companies pulling back on production, the DOE's track record raises serious questions. And with the total potential taxpayer savings in this series now at $549.5 billion, it's clear there's a lot more to cut. Think you've got an idea to reduce government waste? Submit yours at DogeIdea.com.

Join me as I sit down with Tara Hopkins, Global Director of Policy at Instagram, for an illuminating conversation about digital safety and parental peace of mind in today's social media landscape. Tara takes us behind the scenes of Instagram's Teen Accounts initiative - learn how these specialized accounts are automatically implementing protections that limit who can contact teens, the content they see, and provide parents with powerful supervision tools - including the ability to block Instagram usage during specific times and monitor messaging interactions. Tara fills me in on Meta's vision for creating safer digital spaces for young users, the development of the Screen Smart Program designed to help parents navigate difficult conversations about online safety, and the latest features being added to Teen Accounts. Whether you're a parent concerned about your child's current or future social media usage or interested in how platforms are evolving to address safety challenges, this conversation offers insights into how Meta is working to balance teen independence with necessary safeguards. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Instagram Teen Accounts —now expanding to Facebook and Messenger—are designed to give parents peace of mind that their teens are safer with the right protections in place. Learn more about Instagram Teen Accounts at https://about.fb.com/news/2025/04/introducing-new-built-in-restrictions-instagram-teen-accounts-expanding-facebook-messenger/.Support your family's online experience with expert guidance and tools from Meta's Family Center. Explore resources today, including Meta's Screen Smart Program, at https://familycenter.meta.com.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Where should the line be drawn between the government's role in stopping discrimination and a university's right to run itself? Today on Heterodox Out Loud, John Tomasi sits down with Joe Cohn, Policy Director at Heterodox Academy, to discuss the complexities of federal intervention in higher education.Cohn, a First Amendment expert, delves into the implications of recent federal actions, including those by the Trump administration, to combat anti-Semitism and enforce Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. They explore the tension between academic freedom and the necessity of preventing discrimination, examining specific cases of funding pauses and immigration enforcement actions. Cohn argues for procedural rigor in federal oversight to protect both institutional autonomy and individual rights, advocating for persuasion over censorship in addressing bigotry. In This Episode:

The federal government has spent nearly $3 billion on electric vehicle infrastructure. So far? Only 214 individual chargers have been built across the entire country. In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director at Americans for Prosperity, to unpack how taxpayer dollars are being funneled into inefficient, top-down government programs that promise a cleaner future—but deliver very little. They take a hard look at two major Department of Transportation programs that were supposed to make EV charging more accessible nationwide. Instead, Mosteller reveals how the money has been doled out in lump sums to states, who then hand it over to private companies—regardless of whether there's actual demand for chargers. In one case, chargers are popping up in areas where no one even drives electric vehicles, including rural towns in North Carolina. Meanwhile, billions continue to be allocated without meaningful results or oversight. The episode also dives into other examples of government overreach and inefficiency—from a $2 million grant to train students how to fly drones, to fuel economy regulations that will raise car costs for working Americans. And in perhaps the most jaw-dropping revelation, the Department of Transportation still processes federal retirements on paper—stored in filing cabinets inside a limestone mine in Pennsylvania. This is part of the “Big Ideas for Smaller Government” series, where David and Jeremiah are working toward a bold goal: identifying $2 trillion in federal spending cuts. If you believe innovation comes from the ground up—not from Washington D.C.—and that government should be accountable for how it spends your money, this episode will give you plenty to think about.

In this episode of American Potential, host David From is joined by Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director at Americans for Prosperity, for another deep dive in our “Big Ideas for Smaller Government” series. This time, they unpack the U.S. Department of Education—its massive $241.7 billion annual budget, over 4,000 employees, and a growing list of responsibilities that stretch from preschool to post-graduate programs. But here's the twist: Many of the programs you might assume fall under the Department of Education actually don't. For example, the federal Head Start preschool program is run by the Department of Health and Human Services. And even more surprising? The Department of Education has its own disaster recovery unit—despite FEMA already handling emergency response at a national level. David and Jeremiah explore how this kind of duplication across federal agencies leads to confusion, inefficiency, and wasted taxpayer dollars. From overlapping financial literacy programs to higher education policies that funnel students into costly four-year degrees, the episode makes the case for smarter, streamlined approaches that empower students and families—not bureaucracies. They also highlight a common-sense reform that could save the federal government $9.4 billion without cutting services: giving students more flexibility in how they use federal aid for education paths that make the most sense for them. If you've ever wondered why sending your kid to college feels so expensive—or why the federal government seems to do the same job twice—this episode is for you.

Strategic Litigation on Public Participation, or SLAPPs, is an oft-used tactics by power holders against activists, campaigners, journalists and ordinary citizens seeking to stop destructive corporate practices on people and planet. There are a number of high profile SLAPP suits in the courts now.In our latest, we talk with Evan Mascagni with the Public Participation Project about the history and use of SLAPP suits.Bio//Evan Mascagni is the Policy Director of the Public Participation Project, a nonprofit dedicated to combating Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) through state and federal anti-SLAPP legislation. A former attorney turned documentary filmmaker and First Amendment rights advocate, Evan is committed to defending the free speech rights of filmmakers, journalists, and activists nationwide. -----------------------------------------------Outro- "Lawyers, Guns and Money" by Los Alvarez Del Norte Links//+ Evan's website: https://www.evanmascagni.com/+Public Participation Project: https://anti-slapp.org/+ Protect the Protest: https://www.protecttheprotest.org/Follow Green and Red// +G&R Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/greenandredpodcast⁠⁠⁠ +Our rad website: ⁠⁠⁠https://greenandredpodcast.org/⁠⁠⁠ + Join our Discord community (https://discord.gg/vgKnY3sd)+Follow us on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/podcastgreenred.bsky.social)Support the Green and Red Podcast// +Become a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/greenredpodcast +Or make a one time donation here: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DonateGandR⁠⁠⁠ Our Networks// +We're part of the Labor Podcast Network: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.laborradionetwork.org/⁠⁠ +We're part of the Anti-Capitalist Podcast Network: linktr.ee/anticapitalistpodcastnetwork +Listen to us on WAMF (90.3 FM) in New Orleans (https://wamf.org/) This is a Green and Red Podcast (@PodcastGreenRed) production. Produced by Bob (@bobbuzzanco) and Scott (@sparki1969). Edited by Isaac.

Today, we look at the challenges being faced by young men and boys after the former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate said he fears they are spending too much time gaming, gambling and watching pornography.James and Alex are joined by Ed Davies, Policy Director of the think tank the Centre for Social Justice, and Ceylon Andi Hickman, director at Football Beyond Borders.They discuss what's driving the problem, which Southgate and the Centre for Social Justice says is a ‘crisis'.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/m3YPUGv9New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook and Alex Forsyth. It was made by Chris Flynn with Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was Stephen Bailey. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created to safeguard air and water quality, but has it gone too far in expanding its reach? In this episode of American Potential, host David From is joined by Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director for Americans for Prosperity, to expose how the EPA is using taxpayer dollars for programs that go far beyond its core mission. From $600 million in grants just to help groups apply for more funding, to $3 billion allocated for union jobs under the guise of environmental initiatives, the agency's spending raises serious concerns about efficiency and oversight. We also dive into the controversial Green Bank program, the burdensome bureaucracy causing some grant recipients to reject EPA funding altogether, and the duplication of spending across multiple agencies. With the goal of cutting $2 trillion in government waste, this episode highlights real solutions to rein in excessive spending. Plus, find out how you can submit your own ideas to help identify wasteful government programs. Tune in to uncover the truth about how your tax dollars are being spent!

Government spending has spiraled out of control, but what if there were common-sense solutions to rein it in without harming essential programs? In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director for Americans for Prosperity, to uncover shocking examples of federal waste and highlight real reforms that could save taxpayers billions. From studies on cocaine-addicted rats to misguided Medicaid policies that divert resources away from the most vulnerable, this conversation breaks down how Washington's spending priorities have gone off track—and what Congress can do to fix it. With the launch of the Department of Government Efficiency and a goal to cut $2 trillion in wasteful spending, this discussion is more timely than ever. Tune in to hear why cutting government waste doesn't mean cutting services—and how smart policy changes can protect both taxpayers and those who need help the most.

In this kickoff episode of Big Ideas for Smaller Government, host David From welcomes Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Director at Americans for Prosperity, to introduce the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Jeremiah breaks down how this initiative, led by Elon Musk and backed by the Trump administration, is set to tackle bureaucratic waste, eliminate harmful regulations, and make taxpayer dollars work smarter. He highlights the key priorities of DOGE, including regulatory reform, cost-saving measures, and reducing the administrative state's overreach. From wasteful spending on empty government buildings to burdensome regulations that stifle small businesses, this episode explores how DOGE aims to streamline federal operations and restore accountability in Washington. Tune in to learn how these reforms could impact the future of government efficiency and economic freedom.