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Guests: Lindsay Knox, Senior VP and Policy Director, McDonald Carano Bryan Wachter, President, Retail Association of Nevada Ben Kieckhefer, BRK Nevada LLC

Julie McNamara is a Federal Energy Policy Director with the Climate and Energy Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists.

June 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Merve Hickok, President and Policy Director for the Center for AI and Digital Policy. They discussed AI's impact, regulations, and global approaches to the technology. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven: Dr. Syra Madad, infectious disease epidemiologist at the Harvard Belfer Center and a leading expert in pandemic preparedness, joins the show to discuss the latest concerns surrounding Ebola and whether the outbreak poses a broader global health threat. She explains how Ebola differs from COVID-19, what health officials are monitoring, and why preparedness remains critical. Riki Parikh, Policy Director at the Alliance for Secure AI, breaks down Florida v. OpenAI, a closely watched legal case that could shape the future of artificial intelligence regulation in the United States. Parikh discusses the potential implications for AI companies, consumers, and policymakers as courts grapple with emerging technologies. Later, David Lee, President and CEO of the National First Ladies Library & Museum in Ohio, joins the program to discuss the institution's special exhibit commemorating America's 250th anniversary. Lee shares fascinating stories about the nation's First Ladies and notes a unique connection to the museum: all five living First Ladies currently serve on its board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever since Republicans captured control of the state legislature at the outset of the last decade, North Carolinians have been witness to a steady stream of proposals designed to make voting harder and more complicated and make the day-to-day oversight and regulation of elections more partisan. And now, with yet another national election of great importance just over five months away, new proposals are being introduced. One such measure in the state Senate would reduce the state's early voting period from 17 days to 10 despite the enormous bipartisan popularity of the current system. In addition, a series of proposals at the GOP-controlled state Board of Elections would make it easier to both toss out provisional ballots and mailed ballots on technicalities and restrict nondisruptive demonstrations designed to get voters to the polls. And recently to learn more about these proposals and how average North Carolinians can weigh in on them, Newsline spoke with the Policy Director of Common Cause North Carolina, Brooks Fuller. Click here for the full interview with Brooks Fuller, Policy Director of Common Cause North Carolina.

Acknowledgement of Country//Headlines//No police charged for Kumanjayi White killing//Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon//ICC prosecutor says she was pressured by members of  Israel's Mossad agency//State-gov led native logging returning by stealth through a new State Forest By-Products Framework// First Peoples Disability Network//We were joined by Rhys Howard, Strategy and Policy Director for The First Peoples Disability Network or FPDN. FPDN is a national organisation owned and operated by First Nations people with disability to influence public policy and advocate for the rights and interests of First Nations people and their community. This morning, Rhys helped us unpack how ‘exclusion by design' of First Nations people with disability in the latest Federal Budget, increases barriers to support, and the urgent need for culturally safe systems designed and validated by community.// SUSTAINable Food Networks//Nick Rose, Co-founder and Executive Director of Sustain, a network of citizen farmers, researchers, policy experts and community connectors building sustainable food systems. We discussed the sold-out Victorian Food Policy Forum last week Friday 22nd May, the key findings and recommendations from Sustain's April 2026 Australian Food Security Pulse Check Survey, and how food insecurity impacts those who are multipy marginalised, including disability communities.//Disability Justice Now with Andrew Bretherton// Andrew Bretherton, Disability Advocate with Protect Our NDIS (Naarm), joins us again to discuss the importance of the NDIS, the devasting impact these proposed cuts will have on participants, loved ones, communities, and broader society, as well as the upcoming government submissions deadline this Monday the 1st June before 5pm.In part 1 of this interview we discuss the NDIS, how it enables participation in community, and the fight to Protect Our NDIS. In part 2, we talk about the need to submit as many submissions as possible, and how to submit.//Information on how to submit://How to make a submission to the NDIS Amendment Bill - Inclusion Australia//NDIS Amendment Bill Submission Templates - Babes with Mobility Aids//Lodge your Submission - Parliament of Australia//International Workers Day Memorial Day// Lastly, we played a segment from 3CR's Stick Together show on International Workers Memorial Day, held on Tuesday the 28th April 2026. An emotional event that marks the passing of workers who died from work related injuries. Annie speaks to people who have gathered to honour those who have passed, including people who have experienced a disabling workplace injury, union workers fighting for safer working conditions, and parents who continue the fight in their children's name. You can listen to the full show that aired Wednesday 13th May 2026, and catch Stick Together every Wednesdays 8:30-9:00am on 3CR 855AM.// Event Promo: VALID's Advocacy in Action ConferenceMon 22 Jun - Tue 23 Jun 2026Novotel Hotel Function Centre, 215 Bell St PrestonBuy your tickets https://events.humanitix.com/advocacy-in-action-conference-2026For more info visit https://valid.org.au/event/advocacy-in-action-conference/Audio Credit: Moonlight by chillity // 

American Immigration Council's Nayna Gupta and Aaron Reichlin-Melnick join This Is Hell! to discuss their report, "Immigration Detention Expansion in Trump's Second Term”. https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/report/immigration-detention/ Nayna Gupta is an immigration attorney, policy expert, and the current Policy Director at the American Immigration Council. Based in Washington, D.C., she leads the Council's legislative, administrative, and policy advocacy portfolio. Her work primarily focuses on immigration enforcement, the U.S. immigration detention system, and the intersection of criminal law and immigration civil policy. She is a frequent commentator on major networks like Al Jazeera, analyzing mass deportation strategies and federal immigration expenditures. Aaron Reichlin-Melnick is a Senior Fellow at the American Immigration Council. He previously worked as a Staff Attorney at the Council, working on impact litigation, Freedom of Information Act litigations, and practice advisories. Prior to joining the Council, he was an Immigrant Justice Corps Fellow placed as a Staff Attorney at the Immigration Law Unit of The Legal Aid Society in New York City, representing immigrants placed in removal proceedings because of a prior criminal conviction. Aaron holds a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center and a B.A. in Politics and East Asian Studies from Brandeis University. We will have new installments of Rotten History and Hangover Cure. We will also be sharing your answers to this week's Question from Hell! from Patreon. Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/thisishell

American Immigration Council's Nayna Gupta and Aaron Reichlin-Melnick join This Is Hell! to discuss their report, "Immigration Detention Expansion in Trump's Second Term”. https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/report/immigration-detention/ Nayna Gupta is an immigration attorney, policy expert, and the current Policy Director at the American Immigration Council. Based in Washington, D.C., she leads the Council's legislative, administrative, and policy advocacy portfolio. Her work primarily focuses on immigration enforcement, the U.S. immigration detention system, and the intersection of criminal law and immigration civil policy. She is a frequent commentator on major networks like Al Jazeera, analyzing mass deportation strategies and federal immigration expenditures. Aaron Reichlin-Melnick is a Senior Fellow at the American Immigration Council. He previously worked as a Staff Attorney at the Council, working on impact litigation, Freedom of Information Act litigations, and practice advisories. Prior to joining the Council, he was an Immigrant Justice Corps Fellow placed as a Staff Attorney at the Immigration Law Unit of The Legal Aid Society in New York City, representing immigrants placed in removal proceedings because of a prior criminal conviction. Aaron holds a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center and a B.A. in Politics and East Asian Studies from Brandeis University. Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/thisishell

The labor movement is done waiting for a seat at the table—workers are fighting for survival at the federal level and running for legislative seats locally. In this episode of America's Work Force Union Podcast, we examine the dual realities of modern union power: the defensive structural protections of our public infrastructure and the offensive strategy of electoral politics. Part 1: The Federal Worker Purge & The Privatization Playbook Jacqueline Simon, Policy Director of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), joins the show to deliver a sobering report on the state of the federal workforce. Since January 2025, a sweeping execution of executive orders has fundamentally altered public services. The 300,000 Job Elimination: Why abolishing permanent positions permanently reduces federal capacity and sets agencies up to fail. The National Security Loophole: How a million workers had their collective bargaining rights stripped in what the administration's own paperwork admits was a retaliatory strike against the union. Designed to Fail: The systematic gutting of Social Security field offices, 30,000 lost positions at VA healthcare, and the looming threat of TSA privatization. Part 2: From Endorsements to the Ballot Box Shifting to the offensive, Davida Russell, Secretary-Treasurer of the North Coast Area Labor Federation and Ohio CLUW State President, discusses her historic Democratic primary victory for the Ohio House, capturing nearly 75 percent of the vote. The Pivot to Power: Why working people are tired of empty campaign promises and are increasingly running their own members for office. Unstoppable Women Conference: A preview of the biennial gathering on June 5-6 in Independence, Ohio, featuring panels with Stacey Abrams, Amy Acton, Nina Turner, and trailblazing labor leaders. Real-World Realities: Addressing the financial and emotional exhaustion of the working class and channeling 60-year-high union favorability into direct legislative action. Resources & Links: Learn more about AFGE's legal challenges: afge.org AFL-CIO Website: aflcio.org  Subscribe to the America's Work Force Union Podcast for daily insight into worker power: awf.labortools.com

The Creative Industries are critical to the UK government's growth plans. To realise the potential, action is needed across education, skills and the creative workforce. This event sees the unveiling of findings from a major new study looking at skills provision across all sectors of the creative industries from museums and music, to publishing and performing arts. Representatives from across the creative industries will discuss the findings and analyse what they mean for the future of creative education, skills and workforce planning. Download the reports: https://pec.ac.uk/research_report_entr/creative-industries-skills-audits/ This event is presented by the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (funded by the AHRC) in partnership with Work Advance, and the Royal Society of Arts. Speakers: Sir Peter Bazalgette, Co-Chair of the Creative Industries Council Heather Carey, Director of Work Advance Laura Mansfield, CEO of ScreenSkills Sinéad Rocks, Managing Director of Nations & Regions, Channel 4 Baroness Shriti Vadera, Co-Chair of the Creative Industries Council Rebecca Swarray, Principal for Creative Industries, Greater Manchester Combined Authority; freelance DJ, Curator and Producer Chair: Bernard Hay, Policy Director, Creative PEC Donate to the RSA: https://thersa.co/3ZyPOEa Become an RSA Events sponsor: https://utm.guru/ueemb Follow RSA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thersaorg/ Like RSA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theRSAorg/ Listen to RSA Events podcasts: https://bit.ly/35EyQYU Join our Fellowship: https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join  

Send us Fan MailThe NCUA looks to be getting a new board chair: John Crews, a longtime Washington DC hand and currently Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Treasury Department.  Prior jobs include Policy Director of the Senate Banking Committee and Policy Advisor to House majority leader Steve Scalise.  He's a guy who knows his way around inside the Beltway.There's an urgency to his nomination because present  NCUA board chair Kyle Hauptman has been named to the board of the Public Company Accounting Oversight board.  Hauptman also is the only member of the NCUA's current board. There are two other seats but their occupants presently are involved in litigation and no longer serve.Will Crews cross the finish line in the Senate and assume the top job at NCUA?On the show is Washington DC lobbyist Elizabeth Ergubian, herself a former staffer at NCUA where she served as  Director of External Affairs & Communications and Policy Advisor to the Chair.Before that she was Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer & Senior Counsel at CUNA.She knows the Beltway doings, she knows credit unions, and here she tells what to expect in Crew's confirmation hearing - and when to expect it.Listen up.Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com  And like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters.  Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto

Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality.  We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. We open our hour and hear a recent Flashpoints Newsmagazine produced by Mike “Biggz” McKenna about the Trump administrations attacks on workers' rights, women's rights and equality with Jessica Ramey Stender, the Policy Director with Equal Rights Advocates. Flashpoints Daily Newsmagazine is produced at WPFA, Berkeley, CA and is produced by Dennis Bernstein. In the second part of our hour, Jaws of Justice host, Terri Wilke, and Justice Johnson will talk with their guest, Christopher Standish, CEO and Founder of Standish913, about a new documentary he is producing, “Locked Up Abroad, Are We in Jail?”, a romance to remand experience. In July of 2025, Christopher was romantically involved with a woman who lived in Canada and he flew to visit her.  Christoper is legally blind.  Imagine his surprise when he landed in the Edmonton Remand Centre where he was held for 56 days because of her false complaint that he had possession of her smart phone. The Edmonton Remand Centre is a large provincial pre-trial detention facility in Alberta, Canada, designed to house individuals awaiting trial or sentencing. Opened in 2013, it is one of Canada's largest, with a capacity for 1,952 inmates, and operates solely through video visitation rather than in-person visits. Christopher will talk with us about his experience being held without cause, without sight and by a government that was in argument with the Trump Administration at that time and which may have wanted to establish its authority. On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society.  Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are. https://kkfi.org/listen/

Join us live on #texasvaluesreport with special guest Coach Joe Kennedy, who won the Football Prayer Case at the U. S. Supreme Court, & guest host Jonathan Covey, Policy Director for Texas Values, as they celebrate a monumental victory for the Texas Ten Commandments Law in Federal Appeals Court! Tune in to hear how Coach Kennedy's case played a major role in the court's decision. Follow Coach Kennedy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/coachjoekennedyofficial Breaking! Fifth Circuit Upholds Texas Ten Commandments Law https://txvalues.org/breaking-fifth-circuit-upholds-texas-ten-commandments-law/ Ten Commandments Law Upheld: Time for School Districts to Comply https://txvalues.org/ten-commandments-law-upheld-time-for-school-districts-to-comply/ Video update: Breaking! Texas Ten Commandments Law Wins in Federal Court https://youtu.be/hzPezaaZnUs Press Conference: Monumental Victory in Federal Court for Texas Ten Commandments Law! https://youtu.be/fRnNmQspdAI Learn more about the Texas Ten Commandments Law and purchase posters for your school district at https://tencommandmentstexas.com/ Texas Values is proud to be sponsors of National Day of Prayer hosted by Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare on May 7, 11:30am-1pm at the Hurst Conference Center in Hurst, TX with Brooke Rollins, https://www.tcnationaldayofprayer.com/ Join us for Texas Values & Texas Values Action Fort Worth Benefit Dinner Saturday, May 16 at City Club of Fort Worth. Register today! https://txvalues.org/events Emcee: Leigh Wambsganss of Patriot Mobile / Patriotic music performance by: Natasha Owens **keynote speaker and special guests to be announced soon Registration for Texas Faith Fest coming soon! Stay tuned for details. https://texasfaithfest.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 txvalues.org/give

The term critical minerals seems to be everywhere at the moment. Whether in discussions of Trump's aspirations to annex greenland or the Albanese government's attempts to avoid US tariffs by bolstering US access to Australia's Lithium, cobalt and other rare earths and critical minerals - it is becoming increasingly obvious that securing access to these natural resources is a top priority of the Trump administration. In today's show we will be looking at the significance of Critical Mineral security in American foreign policy and in particular the US exploitation of the Congo as a source of critical minerals. Speakers:Maurice Carney, co-founder and executive director of the Friends of the Congo;Frédéric Mousseau, Policy Director at the Oakland Institute and co-author of Shafted: The Scramble for Critical Minerals in the DRC; Mira Rubio, coordinator of the California Trade Justice Coalition and director of CRITICAL MINERALS: Creating a Just & Sustainable Clean Energy Transition. 

Recorded LIVE! on the Harbor Terrace at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, Mike Palmer is joined by Dr. Steven Taylor, Policy Director and Senior Fellow for Economic Mobility at Stand Together Trust. Steve brings a unique perspective to the table, combining a national philanthropic lens with his roles on the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and the National Advisory Committee for Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI). The conversation captures the shifting energy of the summit, moving away from the peak of AI hype toward what Steve calls "optimistic skepticism" - a more mature look at how technology can practically transform learning while remaining grounded in the reality of its current limitations. The discussion explores the potential of AI to revolutionize the K-12 experience, using examples like Austin's Alpha School to show how personalized learning can compress the school day, allowing students more time to pursue their passions. Steve and Mike tackle the difficult questions of equity and the "risk capital" required to bring high-cost innovations to scale. Then we pivot to the higher education landscape, where Steve emphasizes the need to dignify non-degree pathways. He shares insights from Virginia's FastForward program, a pay-for-performance model that has successfully moved residents into high-demand fields through short-term credentials, proving that ROI isn't just a metric for four-year degrees. As the conversation turns to the future of work, Steve expresses concern over the potential displacement of entry-level roles—the "desk jockey" jobs that traditionally provide young people with essential social capital and early career experience. He argues that our labor laws are antiquated and must evolve to support a more flexible, AI-driven workforce that favors 1099 and gig-based contributions. From the necessity of correcting AI's erroneous outputs to the complexities of AI-driven hiring and the debate over universal basic income, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the policy and philanthropic shifts needed to ensure everyone can contribute to a changing economy. Time Stamps 00:00 - Welcome to Trending in Ed Live from San Diego 01:00 - Steve Taylor's roles at Stand Together, SCHEV, and NACIQI 02:00 - Moving from AI hype to "optimistic skepticism" 03:00 - Transforming K-12: The Alpha School model 05:00 - The role of risk capital and philanthropy in scaling tech 08:00 - Dignifying non-degree pathways and the ROI of trades 09:30 - Virginia's "Fast Forward" and the success of short-term credentials 12:00 - Why states shouldn't let federal funding dictate workforce design 13:30 - AI skepticism: Correcting outputs and the "mid" floor 16:00 - The risk of losing entry-level career experiences 18:00 - Social capital and the "future of working" 20:30 - Why federal labor law must catch up to the 1099 economy 22:30 - Thoughts on AI adjustment assistance vs. UBI 23:30 - Closing thoughts and where to find Stand Together To keep up with the latest in the world of learning, make sure to Follow, Like, and Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts.

Join us live now on #texasvaluesreport with special guest Tiffany Nelson, Former VP Conroe ISD School Board, & guest host Jonathan Covey, Policy Director for Texas Values, as they discuss the monumental victory with the Texas Ten Commandments Law in Federal Court this week! Follow Tiffany Nelson on X https://x.com/Nelsontiffanyb Breaking! Fifth Circuit Upholds Texas Ten Commandments Law https://txvalues.org/breaking-fifth-circuit-upholds-texas-ten-commandments-law/ Video Update: Breaking! Texas Ten Commandments Law Wins in Federal Court https://youtu.be/hzPezaaZnUs Press Conference: Monumental Victory in Federal Court for Texas Ten Commandments Law! https://youtu.be/fRnNmQspdAI Learn more about the Texas Ten Commandments Law and purchase posters for your school district at https://tencommandmentstexas.com/ Texas State Board of Education Makes Important Decisions on K-12 Social Studies Standards, Preserving American Civics and Our Christian Founding https://txvalues.org/victory-texas-state-board-of-education-makes-important-decisions-on-k-12-social-studies-standards-preserving-american-civics-and-our-christian-founding/ Victory! Parents Now Have Control with New Parental Rights Handbook and Training, Passed at Texas Education Meeting https://txvalues.org/victory-parents-now-have-control-with-new-parental-rights-handbook-and-training-passed-at-texas-education-meeting/ Learn more about Texas Women's Privacy Act http://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

In this sixth episode of Season 5, I interview Mr. Chris Griswold. An alum of Wheaton College and Princeton Theological Seminary, he was formerly a senior advisor to then Senator Marco Rubio, and is currently the Policy Director for American Compass—a leading center-right public policy think-tank. Recently, he contributed to the book, The New Conservatives (2025), an anthology edited […]

In this sixth episode of Season 5, I interview Mr. Chris Griswold. An alum of Wheaton College and Princeton Theological Seminary, he was formerly a senior advisor to then Senator Marco Rubio, and is currently the Policy Director for American Compass—a leading center-right public policy think-tank. Recently, he contributed to the book, The New Conservatives (2025), an anthology edited by his colleague, Oren Cass, that re-articulates a conservative economic vision for the country. Drawing on it, we discuss the crisis of America's political economy, from questions surrounding current AI, automation, and the end of free trade; political instability and populism; how economic policy can best serve American workers and families; and what makes us hopeful for the country's future during its 250th anniversary. Hosted by Ryan Shinkel, Madison's Notes is the podcast of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. The transcript for this interview is available on our new Substack page, “Madison's Footnotes.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this sixth episode of Season 5, I interview Mr. Chris Griswold. An alum of Wheaton College and Princeton Theological Seminary, he was formerly a senior advisor to then Senator Marco Rubio, and is currently the Policy Director for American Compass—a leading center-right public policy think-tank. Recently, he contributed to the book, The New Conservatives (2025), an anthology edited by his colleague, Oren Cass, that re-articulates a conservative economic vision for the country. Drawing on it, we discuss the crisis of America's political economy, from questions surrounding current AI, automation, and the end of free trade; political instability and populism; how economic policy can best serve American workers and families; and what makes us hopeful for the country's future during its 250th anniversary. Hosted by Ryan Shinkel, Madison's Notes is the podcast of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. The transcript for this interview is available on our new Substack page, “Madison's Footnotes.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

In this sixth episode of Season 5, I interview Mr. Chris Griswold. An alum of Wheaton College and Princeton Theological Seminary, he was formerly a senior advisor to then Senator Marco Rubio, and is currently the Policy Director for American Compass—a leading center-right public policy think-tank. Recently, he contributed to the book, The New Conservatives (2025), an anthology edited by his colleague, Oren Cass, that re-articulates a conservative economic vision for the country. Drawing on it, we discuss the crisis of America's political economy, from questions surrounding current AI, automation, and the end of free trade; political instability and populism; how economic policy can best serve American workers and families; and what makes us hopeful for the country's future during its 250th anniversary. Hosted by Ryan Shinkel, Madison's Notes is the podcast of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. The transcript for this interview is available on our new Substack page, “Madison's Footnotes.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

In this sixth episode of Season 5, I interview Mr. Chris Griswold. An alum of Wheaton College and Princeton Theological Seminary, he was formerly a senior advisor to then Senator Marco Rubio, and is currently the Policy Director for American Compass—a leading center-right public policy think-tank. Recently, he contributed to the book, The New Conservatives (2025), an anthology edited by his colleague, Oren Cass, that re-articulates a conservative economic vision for the country. Drawing on it, we discuss the crisis of America's political economy, from questions surrounding current AI, automation, and the end of free trade; political instability and populism; how economic policy can best serve American workers and families; and what makes us hopeful for the country's future during its 250th anniversary. Hosted by Ryan Shinkel, Madison's Notes is the podcast of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. The transcript for this interview is available on our new Substack page, “Madison's Footnotes.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

In this sixth episode of Season 5, I interview Mr. Chris Griswold. An alum of Wheaton College and Princeton Theological Seminary, he was formerly a senior advisor to then Senator Marco Rubio, and is currently the Policy Director for American Compass—a leading center-right public policy think-tank. Recently, he contributed to the book, The New Conservatives (2025), an anthology edited by his colleague, Oren Cass, that re-articulates a conservative economic vision for the country. Drawing on it, we discuss the crisis of America's political economy, from questions surrounding current AI, automation, and the end of free trade; political instability and populism; how economic policy can best serve American workers and families; and what makes us hopeful for the country's future during its 250th anniversary. Hosted by Ryan Shinkel, Madison's Notes is the podcast of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. The transcript for this interview is available on our new Substack page, “Madison's Footnotes.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

In this sixth episode of Season 5, I interview Mr. Chris Griswold. An alum of Wheaton College and Princeton Theological Seminary, he was formerly a senior advisor to then Senator Marco Rubio, and is currently the Policy Director for American Compass—a leading center-right public policy think-tank. Recently, he contributed to the book, The New Conservatives (2025), an anthology edited by his colleague, Oren Cass, that re-articulates a conservative economic vision for the country. Drawing on it, we discuss the crisis of America's political economy, from questions surrounding current AI, automation, and the end of free trade; political instability and populism; how economic policy can best serve American workers and families; and what makes us hopeful for the country's future during its 250th anniversary. Hosted by Ryan Shinkel, Madison's Notes is the podcast of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. The transcript for this interview is available on our new Substack page, “Madison's Footnotes.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

In this sixth episode of Season 5, I interview Mr. Chris Griswold. An alum of Wheaton College and Princeton Theological Seminary, he was formerly a senior advisor to then Senator Marco Rubio, and is currently the Policy Director for American Compass—a leading center-right public policy think-tank. Recently, he contributed to the book, The New Conservatives (2025), an anthology edited by his colleague, Oren Cass, that re-articulates a conservative economic vision for the country. Drawing on it, we discuss the crisis of America's political economy, from questions surrounding current AI, automation, and the end of free trade; political instability and populism; how economic policy can best serve American workers and families; and what makes us hopeful for the country's future during its 250th anniversary. Hosted by Ryan Shinkel, Madison's Notes is the podcast of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. The transcript for this interview is available on our new Substack page, “Madison's Footnotes.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this sixth episode of Season 5, I interview Mr. Chris Griswold. An alum of Wheaton College and Princeton Theological Seminary, he was formerly a senior advisor to then Senator Marco Rubio, and is currently the Policy Director for American Compass—a leading center-right public policy think-tank. Recently, he contributed to the book, The New Conservatives (2025), an anthology edited by his colleague, Oren Cass, that re-articulates a conservative economic vision for the country. Drawing on it, we discuss the crisis of America's political economy, from questions surrounding current AI, automation, and the end of free trade; political instability and populism; how economic policy can best serve American workers and families; and what makes us hopeful for the country's future during its 250th anniversary. Hosted by Ryan Shinkel, Madison's Notes is the podcast of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. The transcript for this interview is available on our new Substack page, “Madison's Footnotes.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

Improving productivity is at the heart of the government's plans for public services, underpins the ‘strategic and agile state' and is a critical enabler for many of its ambitions for the future. The Chief Secretary to the Treasury has been drawing on experience from the public and private sector to make sure the 2027 spending review consolidates and furthers the government's productivity drive. This builds on the work already underway within the government through the Office for Value for Money and its departmental target of 2% productivity, efficiencies and savings. But what has the government achieved so far? How is HM Treasury supporting productivity improvements across government and monitoring departmental efficiency plans? What is the Chief Secretary doing to push this agenda on? To explore these questions and to discuss his priorities and approach, the Institute for Government was pleased to be hosting Rt Hon James Murray MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury. Professor Andy Westwood, Policy Director at The Productivity Institute made opening remarks. James Murray was then in conversation with Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government. This event was kindly supported by The Productivity Institute (TPI).

Improving productivity is at the heart of the government's plans for public services, underpins the ‘strategic and agile state' and is a critical enabler for many of its ambitions for the future. The Chief Secretary to the Treasury has been drawing on experience from the public and private sector to make sure the 2027 spending review consolidates and furthers the government's productivity drive. This builds on the work already underway within the government through the Office for Value for Money and its departmental target of 2% productivity, efficiencies and savings. But what has the government achieved so far? How is HM Treasury supporting productivity improvements across government and monitoring departmental efficiency plans? What is the Chief Secretary doing to push this agenda on? To explore these questions and to discuss his priorities and approach, the Institute for Government was pleased to be hosting Rt Hon James Murray MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury. Professor Andy Westwood, Policy Director at The Productivity Institute made opening remarks. James Murray was then in conversation with Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government. This event was kindly supported by The Productivity Institute (TPI). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, April 17, 20264:20 pm: Chris Bray, former Infantry Sergeant in the U.S. Army and a contributor to The Federalist, joins the show to discuss his piece about California's ridiculous “Stop Nick Shirley” Act.4:38 pm: Yael Bar tur, a contributor to City Journal and a Social Media Consultant, joins Rod and Greg to discuss her recent piece about how pro-police attitudes are regaining momentum in popular culture.5:05 pm: Cully Stimson, Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, joins Rod for a conversation about his Fox News piece about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' speech at the University of Texas at Austin in which he called for people to return to living the ideals of the Declaration of Independence.6:05 pm: Roger Pielke, Jr., Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins the program for a conversation about his recent piece on the legacy of Al Gore's Inconvenient Truth twenty years after its release.6:20 pm: Isabella Ritter, Global Health Fellow at the Institute for Women's Health and a Rising Leaders Academy Coordinator, joins the program to discuss her piece for the Daily Signal about how feminism led to loneliness for women in America.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to this week's conversations with David Mahan, Policy Director at the Center for Christian Virtue, regarding the results of a new report that shows red states are best for young Americans looking to start families and careers, and (at 6:50 pm) with Peter Laffin of the Washington Examiner on how David Axelrod's meeting with Pope Leo likely led to the Pope's criticism of President Trump.

A new podcast episode features immigration policy expert Rosemary Jenks, Policy Director and co-founder of the Immigration Accountability Project, providing a detailed analysis of the DIGNIDAD Act introduced for the third time in six years by Rep. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.). Jenks characterizes the legislation as a broad amnesty proposal, referring to it as the “SAW […]

A new podcast episode features immigration policy expert Rosemary Jenks, Policy Director and co-founder of the Immigration Accountability Project, providing a detailed analysis of the DIGNIDAD Act introduced for the third time in six years by Rep. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.). Jenks characterizes the legislation as a broad amnesty proposal, referring to it as the “SAW Act” - short for “Screw All American Workers,” while also alluding to the 1986 Special Agricultural Worker program associated with widespread fraud.Key points discussed include:Scope of AmnestyDirect pathway to citizenship for an estimated 2.5 million “Dreamers,” extending beyond current DACA recipientsRenewable temporary visas for individuals who entered before 2021, with weak documentation requirements that will invite fraud; these visas are indefinitely renewable, effectively allowing recipients to remain in the U.S. permanently.A “rolling amnesty” mechanism tied to family-based immigration, including marriage to U.S. citizens Enforcement and Legal ConcernsA two-year deportation moratorium, allowing individuals, including those currently in detention, to avoid deportation and applyRestrictions on using applicant information for enforcement, shielding employers who hired illegal alien workersConcerns about increased incentives for fraud, including marriage fraudSystem Capacity and SecuritySkepticism about USCIS being able to manage a minimum of 10 million applications, numbers that will grow substantially if fraud is widespreadStrict timelines with rapid processing within a two-year window, raising concerns that vetting standards, particularly national security screening, would be among the first elements weakened under pressure, echoing issues seen in past programsDoubts that application fees would cover the full cost, especially given applicants' limited financial resources; critics warn this could create openings for third-party financing, including from cartelsHistorical comparisons to the 1986 amnesty program, where rapid processing contributed to massive fraud and lack of vettingEconomic and Labor Market ImpactImpact on wages and job opportunities for low-, medium-, and high-wage American workersExpansion of legal immigration pathways, including:Doubling employment-based green cardsCodifying OPT and allowing STEM PhD and medical students to stay permanently in the countryPermitting those on the visa waiting list for 10 years to enter regardless of capsThe episode also explores the political outlook for the legislation, including the possibility of a discharge petition in the House, which would allow it to come to the floor despite Speaker Johnson's wishes.In his closing commentary, podcast host Mark Krikorian highlights the recent election in Hungary, which resulted in the defeat of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, widely known for his hardline immigration stance. But his successor, Péter Magyar, is expected to maintain, and perhaps even strengthen, the current strict immigration policies.HostMark Krikorian is the Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies.GuestRosemary Jenks is the Policy Director and co-founder of the Immigration Accountability ProjectLinksImmigration Accountability ProjectThe 'Dignity Act'The Price of DignityThe DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act as ‘Rage Bait' for Those Who Want More EnforcementIntro MontageVoices in the opening montage:Sen. Barack Obama at a 2005 press conference.Sen. John McCain in a 2010 election ad.President Lyndon Johnson, upon signing the 1965 Immigration Act.Booker T. Washington, reading in 1908 from his 1895 Atlanta Exposition speech.Laraine Newman as a "Conehead" on SNL in 1977.Hillary Clinton in a 2003 radio interview.Cesar Chavez in a 1974 interview.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaking to reporters in 2019.Prof. George Borjas in a 2016 C-SPAN appearance.Sen. Jeff Sessions in 2008 comments on the Senate floor.Candidate Trump in 2015 campaign speech.Charlton Heston in "Planet of the Apes".

Governor Lamont is announcing his proposal to help with healthcare coverage costs. He is calling it the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements plan that would provide tax credits for small businesses that reimburse employees for purchasing health insurance. It's separate from the proposed association health plans that already failed to get through committee this session. We got perspective on this from Grace Brangwynne, Policy Director covering healthcare and insurance for CBIA, Connecticut's largest business organization, with thousands of member companies.

Immigration is a hot topic – as it should be for any nation that cares about sovereignty and freedom. Many voices clamor for attention and emotions run high. How can we know truth and discern which policies help – or hurt - American citizens? How do immigration policies affect our citizen labor force? Linda's guest in this episode is Rosemary Jenks, Policy Director at the Immigration Accountability Project, an organization formed to educate voters on immigration issues and related actions of elected officials. Their lively conversation brings greater awareness of this complex subject as they discuss real-life effects of various immigration policies on American workers and families. Rosemary also shared timely details on upcoming legislation and provided resources for educational information.  ©Copyright 2026, 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.   Note: For more information regarding the topic of this episode, please visit www.iapproject.org  

This week, we chat with Paige Hendrix Buckner!Paige is the CEO of All Raise, a nonprofit working to accelerate the success of women and non-binary venture capitalists and reshape the culture of the venture ecosystem. She previously served as All Raise's Chief of Staff and Interim CEO before stepping into the role full time.Before joining All Raise, Paige was the COO of Founder Gym, the largest online program training underrepresented founders on how to raise venture capital.Her career spans public service, entrepreneurship, and community building. She started at Teach For America, later became Policy Director for Multnomah County in Oregon, and went on to found her own venture, ClientJoy. She also developed the TIE Young Entrepreneurs program and was a founding board member of XXcelerate, initiatives focused on helping the next generation of entrepreneurs and women founders succeed.Paige has been featured in publications like Bloomberg, Forbes, Fortune, Entrepreneur, and TechCrunch, where she shares insights on venture capital, diversity in tech, and why building a more inclusive ecosystem is critical to innovation and long-term success.✨ This episode is presented by Brex.Brex: brex.com/trailblazerspodThis episode is supported by RocketReach, Gusto, OpenPhone & Athena.RocketReach: rocketreach.co/trailblazersGusto: gusto.com/trailblazersQuo: Quo.com/trailblazersAthena: athenago.me/Erica-WengerFollow Us!Paige: @PaigeHBucknerAll Raise: @AllRaise@thetrailblazerspod: Instagram, YouTube, TikTokErica Wenger: @erica_wenger

4:38 pm: Mike Brest, Defense Reporter for the Washington Examiner, joins the show to discuss his piece about how President Trump has begun blocking Iranian traffic from using the Strait of Hormuz.6:05 pm: Mike Howell, President of the Oversight Project, joins the program to discuss his piece in The Blaze about how proposed legislation from two Republicans would grant amnesty for illegal aliens, and why it's a slap-in-the-face to GOP voters.6:38 pm: David Mahan, Policy Director at the Center for Christian Values, joins the show for a conversation about the 2026 Family Structure Index, which shows red states may be best for young Americans looking to start families.

Join us on #TexasValuesReport with special guest Pastor Kason Huddleston, Senior Pastor of Freedom Place Church, and guest host Jonathan Covey, Policy Director for Texas Values as he shares updates as the Texas State Board of Education meeting unfolds this week. About Kason Huddleston Pastor Kason Huddleston, Senior Pastor, Freedom Place Church in Rowlett, Texas & Candidate for Texas State Board of Education District 9 Kason Huddleston's story begins in an orphanage in a San Antonio, Texas. He was adopted into a strong Christian family in the Panhandle of Texas that instilled in him the values of faith, hard work, honesty, and American pride. Those lessons shaped his character from an early age and continue to guide every decision he makes.H His adoption into a God-fearing home taught Kason the power of redemption, grace, and the value of family. Today, he carries those same values into his own life through his ministry as a pastor and his career serving families in need. SHOW NOTES: Follow Pastor Kason Huddleston on X https://x.com/PastorKason Please see our link for recommendations for the Work Group B draft. Press Conference with State Leaders Advocating for a Revised Social Studies Curriculum that Encourages Patriotism and Civic Virtue at Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) https://youtu.be/WqxkTYuZRwE Hear Mary Elizabeth Castle's testimony at the State Board of Education https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DuUCawdD1/ Texans gather to protest proposed social studies changes ahead of long SBOE meeting, KXAN https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/texans-gather-to-protest-proposed-social-studies-changes-ahead-of-long-sboe-meeting/amp/ Debate over proposed overhaul of Texas social studies coming to a head before vote https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/debate-over-proposed-overhaul-texas-031901157.html?guccounter=1 EVENTS Join us in Washington, D.C. for America Reads the Bible hosted by Christians Engaged April 18-25, 2026, an historic, week-long, continuous Bible-reading as leaders from every sphere speak the Scriptures aloud from beginning to end — reigniting America's spiritual foundation as we celebrate 250 years of freedom. https://www.americareadsthebible.com/ Texas Values is proud to be sponsors of TPUSA Faith's Make Heaven Crowded Tour on April 29 at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX with Erika Kirk and Pastor Jack Graham https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17X4BK5yMW/ Register today! https://www.makeheavencrowdedtour.com/ Texas Values is proud to be sponsors of National Day of Prayer hosted by Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare on May 7, 11:30am-1pm at the Hurst Conference Center in Hurst, TX with Brooke Rollins, https://www.tcnationaldayofprayer.com/ Join us for Texas Values & Texas Values Action Fort Worth Benefit Dinner Saturday, May 16 at City Club of Fort Worth. Register today! https://txvalues.org/events **keynote speaker and special guests to be announced soon Registration for Texas Faith Fest coming soon! Stay tuned for details. https://texasfaithfest.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

Today on Flashpoints: We catch up with former CIA analyst Ray McGovern about Trump's war in Iran. Then we feature an interview Executive producer Dennis Bernstein did with the editor of the The Palestinian Chronicles, Ramzy Baroud. Finally we discuss the Trump administration's attacks on worker's rights, women's rights and equality with Jessica Ramey Stender the Policy Director with Equal Rights Advocates. An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post We Talk with Former CIA Analyst Ray McGovern about Trump's War in Iran appeared first on KPFA.

Our guest for this episode is Ted Jones, Senior Director for National Security and International Programs at the Nuclear Energy Institute in Washington, D.C., the premier policy organization driving the nuclear industry forward. With a background spanning policy, law, and international energy markets, Jones has built a career at the intersection of national security and nuclear strategy.He holds a bachelor's degree from Birmingham-Southern College, studied graduate history at the University of Georgia, and received his legal training from Georgetown University Law Center, reflecting a strong foundation in policy, history, and law.Before his current role, Jones served as Policy Director at the U.S.-India Business Council, where he led a major effort to reform U.S. law and international regulations, helping integrate India into global commercial nuclear trade. Today, he works on nuclear energy exports, including cooperation agreements, export controls, finance, and broader strategic initiatives, while serving as a key liaison across nuclear policy and national security communities.In this interview, we focus on the strategic role of nuclear exports, how they function as a tool of U.S. influence, and how global competition is shaping the future of nuclear diplomacy.Listen as Mr. Jones breaks down the evolving landscape of nuclear policy, and where he sees nuclear energy fitting into the future of national security.

Celebrations and concerns... both outcomes from a major Supreme Court ruling today on conversion therapy. The high court ruled in favor of a Christian counselor who offered conversion therapy services in Colorado. The majority ruling (8-1) said that Colorado's conversion therapy ban violated the free speech rights of the therapist. While religious groups applaud the decision, many in the mental health community are worried the decision could lead to a revival of the more dangerous practices of traditional conversion therapy, like electro-shock therapy and using nausea medication in trying to help someone change their gender identity or sexual orientation. In this Deep Dive, Maria Shilaos gives voice to several sides of the issue and tries to understand how it could affect us here in Utah (where we also have a law banning conversion therapy). Throughout this special, she's joined by or hears from: Bridger Beal Cvetko, KSL.com political reporter State Rep. Mike Peterson Professor Robin Wilson, law professor at the University of Illinois Marina Lowe, Policy Director at Equality Utah Justin Utley, a survivor of conversion therapy Elena Kopel, licensed professional counselor candidate from Colorado

It's “Advocacy Season” on Capitol Hill. The 30th “March Storm” — organized by the Alliance for Space Development — seeks better terms for space start-ups and venture capital investors ahead of the SPaceX IPO. Laura Winter speaks with Peter Garretson, a Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council, who is also the author of three books, the latest of which is “Space Shock: 18 Threats That Will Define Space Power”; and Aaron Oesterle, Policy Director at the Space Frontier Foundation.

Join us on #texasvaluesreport with special guest Brandon Hall for Texas, Texas State Board of Education Member, District 11, & guest host Jonathan Covey, Policy Director for Texas Values, as they urge Austin ISD to cancel their unlawful Pride Week. Follow Representative Brandon Hall on X https://x.com/BrandonHallTX Brandon Hall featured in Dallas Express article regarding Austin ISD's unlawful Pride Week: https://x.com/BrandonHallTX/status/2031796565589757965?s=20 Read our press release: Breaking! Texas Values Sends Letter to Austin ISD, Pride Week is Against the Law https://txvalues.org/breaking-texas-values-sends-letter-to-austin-isd-pride-week-is-against-the-law/ Christianity Put Back into Focus at the SBOE, Sharia Social Studies Put to an End for Now https://txvalues.org/christianity-put-back-into-focus-at-the-sboe-sharia-social-studies-put-to-an-end-for-now/ Visit us at our booth at CPAC 2026 March 25-28 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine. https://www.cpac.org/category/cpac-usa-2026 Join us in Washington, D.C. for America Reads the Bible April 18-25, 2026, an historic, week-long, continuous Bible-reading as leaders from every sphere speak the Scriptures aloud from beginning to end — reigniting America's spiritual foundation as we celebrate 250 years of freedom. https://www.americareadsthebible.com/ Join us for Texas Values & Texas Values Action Fort Worth Benefit Dinner Saturday, May 16 at City Club of Fort Worth. Register today! https://txvalues.org/events **keynote speaker and special guests to be announced soon Register to vote in the Primary Runoff Elections before Monday, April 27th https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/update-voter-registration.html Get your Free Voters Guide for the May 26th Primary Runoff Elections https://freevotersguide.com/ Check your polling place before you vote: https://goelect.txelections.civixapps.com/ivis-mvp-ui/#/login Sign up for text alerts by texting the word TXVALUES to 797979 Download our app today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/texas-values/id6444873207 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

Michael McNulty, Policy Director at Issue One, joins Deepak Puri, Founder of The Democracy Labs, to discuss fixing democracy through campaign finance reform, election protection, big tech accountability, and defending the constitutional powers of Congress from executive overreach. The SAVE Act and Save America Act are identified as partisan attempts to create significant barriers to voting based on a false narrative of widespread voter fraud.  Deepak and Michael talk about Lessons learned from international work observing authoritarian tactics to undermine elections Coordinated efforts underway to rewrite election laws and install loyalists in key government positions Details of the SAVE Act and Save America Act and how they are being presented Action that can be taken to protect democracy and combat voter suppression and disinformation #IssueOne #TheDemLabs #ProtectingDemocracy #VoterEngagement #Democracy #GrassrootsActivism #VoterTurnout #CivicEngagement #GOTV #GetOutTheVote #PoliticalActivism #DemocracyInAction #SAVEAct #SaveAmericaAct #ElectionIntegrity #VoterSuppression #DemocracyMatters #ProtecttheVote #ElectionSecurity IssueOne.org TheDemocracyLabs.org  

In this episode of the Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes Alison Hard, MS, RD, Policy Director for the National WIC Association, for an important conversation about the power of the WIC program and the critical role moms play in shaping healthier families across America.    Lori and Alison discuss how WIC empowers mothers as leaders in their households and communities, helping drive better nutrition, stronger food systems, and healthier outcomes for the next generation. 

Rory McGowan speaks to Fiona Loud, the Policy Director at Kidney Care UK. They talk about how widespread Kidney disease is is the UK, and why it's not talked about as much as heart or lung disease in the country. Having had kidney disease herself, Fiona's own story is powerful and she warns against the idea of not getting your kidney's checked out, something you can do for free at time of recording.

Today, Hunter was joined by Kyle Giddings and Rebecca Wallace to discuss how tough on crime types shape Colorado criminal justice policy. From the outside looking in, one could be forgiven for thinking that Colorado is one of the most progressive states in the country. After all, it was one of the few places in America that broke towards the left in the 2024 election. Despite the complete control of the government by the Democratic party, Colorado still pursues tough on crime policies. Today, Hunter and guests try and explain how that happens.       Guest: Kyle Giddings, Deputy Director, Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition Rebecca Wallace, Policy Director, Colorado Freedom Fund   Resources: CFF Website and Policy Pages https://www.coloradofreedomfund.org/denver-muni-reform-toolkit https://www.coloradofreedomfund.org/2026-legislation   CCJRC Website https://www.ccjrc.org/   ** Correction. During the episode, Hunter stated that the report by Dustin Zvonek was shared in the Denver Post. It was actually shared via Denver 7 ABC. The article is linked below**   ABC 7 Reporting on Housing First https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/colorado-ranks-among-top-10-states-for-homelessness-driven-by-drugs-not-housing-costs   Sign up for the ABA Public Defender Summit https://events.americanbar.org/event/12d07164-1011-4723-9352-e8e3168db945/welcome     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 **** ALL OPINONS SHARED BY HOST HUNTER PARNELL DO NOT REFLECT THE THOUGHTS OR OPINIONS OF THE AURORA MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER****

As you've no doubt noticed, the first several weeks of 2026 have featured a large complement of wintry and bitterly cold weather and that's something that's sure to drive up the electric bills that will soon hit thousands of residential ratepayers. And while there's nothing that can be done to control the weather, there are steps energy providers and elected officials can take to help minimize electricity rates – most notably, working to shift as quickly as possible to sustainable sources of energy with predictable costs like solar and wind. Unfortunately, while North Carolina had been moving in that direction, recent political lobbying by Duke Energy has sidetracked those efforts and, as Newsline learned in a recent chat with Will Scott, the North Carolina Policy Director for the Environmental Defense Fund, the result will be more reliance on volatilely priced fossil fuels and a shift in the burden for funding Duke's profits from industrial and commercial customers to residential consumers. Click here to listen to the full interview with Will Scott, the North Carolina Policy Director for the Environmental Defense Fund.

As you've no doubt noticed, the first several weeks of 2026 have featured a large complement of wintry and bitterly cold weather and that's something that's sure to drive up the electric bills that will soon hit thousands of residential ratepayers. And while there's nothing that can be done to control the weather, there are steps energy providers and elected officials can take to help minimize electricity rates – most notably, working to shift as quickly as possible to sustainable sources of energy with predictable costs like solar and wind. Unfortunately, while North Carolina had been moving in that direction, recent political lobbying by Duke Energy has sidetracked those efforts and, as Newsline learned in a recent chat with Will Scott, the North Carolina Policy Director for the Environmental Defense Fund, the result will be more reliance on volatilely priced fossil fuels and a shift in the burden for funding Duke's profits from industrial and commercial customers to residential consumers. Click here to listen to the full interview with Will Scott, the North Carolina Policy Director for the Environmental Defense Fund.

The Houston, Texas ship channel area is home to hundreds of petroleum and petrochemical facilities. These include refineries, and plants that produce the materials that will become the millions of tons of plastic items produced each year. They also produce toxic emissions that pollute the air, water and soil and that endanger the health of all area residents. Fenceline Watch is a community-based environmental justice group whose leaders live in the same area. You'll hear from Yvette Arellano, Founder and Director and Shiv Srivastava, Policy Director of Fenceline Watch, both of whom work to expose the toxic harm that their community faces daily, and the conditions that exist to protect the companies responsible for the pollutants.

California is seeing a decline in crime rates across the state, especially when it comes to homicides. So why is this happening? That answer, as it turns out, is complicated. Guest: Magnus Lofstrom, Policy Director, Public Policy Institute of California A new state bill would raise taxes on for-profit companies that operate immigration detention centers in California. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED US Congressmembers from California called for the removal of the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, at a news conference outside of ICE's field office in San Bernardino Wednesday. Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices