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A federal judge just delivered a huge win for the rule of law, for the American people and - not hyperbole - for global security, and a huge loss for President Donald Trump as 1000 federal employees are able to return to work at Voice of America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7. Evan Ellis Headline: Crime and Political Instability in Latin AmericaViolent spillover from drug trafficking affects the Colombia-Ecuador border, leading to significant casualties and military strikes. Ellis also discusses the arrest of a major gang leader and the ongoing cabinet instability in Peru. (7)1863 VENEZUELA

4. Gregory Copley Headline: BritishPolitical Turmoil and the Monarchy's Role King Charles III plans to attend America's 250th anniversary despite potential diplomatic friction with President Trump. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces historic unpopularity and internal party dissent, though he remains difficult to remove. (4)1939 OKLAHOMA

Professor Jiang Xueqin on how this war is likely to go and what happens to the world. (00:00) How Will the Iran War Be Resolved? (07:33) The 3 Major Trends We Will See Due to This War (11:28) Will Japan Become a Nuclear-Armed Power? (29:57) The Greater Israel Project (35:11) How US Ground Troops Will Change the War Paid partnerships with: Defend: Enter code "Tucker" for 20% off your purchase at https://defendcellcam.com Paleovalley: Use code TUCKER & get 20% off your first order at https://paleovalley.com SimpliSafe: Claim 50% off any new system by visiting https://simplisafe.com/TUCKER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A New York Times investigation has triggered swift condemnation and political upheaval in California, after uncovering allegations of sexual abuse of girls and women, including the rape of revered labor leader Dolores Huerta by the late farmworker legend Cesar Chavez. The revelations have prompted state and local leaders to consider renaming streets, schools and has already changed the official March 31 state holiday to "Farmworkers Day." Scott and Marisa sit down with KQED Labor Correspondent Farida Jhabvala Romero and Los Angeles Times columnist Anita Chabria to discuss how farmworkers, labor activists, and politicians are reacting to these revelations and what they mean for Chavez's legacy and the future of the farmworker movement. Check out Political Breakdown's weekly newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two explanations circulated immediately after the March to Save America on January 6, 2021 turned into a riot: a mob manipulated by a demagogue, or ordinary citizens defending democracy against a stolen election. Konstantin Sonin, David Van Dijcke, and Austin Wright have used anonymised location data from forty million mobile devices to investigate why the protests escalated so dramatically.No surprise: partisanship was the strongest predictor of attendance, proximity to Proud Boys chapters and use of the far-right social network Parler also increased participation. But political isolation amplified the movement: the communities most over-represented among those who traveled to Washington were small Republican enclaves surrounded by Democrat-leaning areas, politically and socially cut off from their neighbours. And participation also spiked in counties that experienced a "midnight swing," where the reported vote count favoured Trump on election night before shifting to Biden as mail-in ballots were counted. These were precisely the counties where the "Stop the Steal" narrative landed hardest. The research behind this episode:Sonin, Konstantin, David Van Dijcke, and Austin L. Wright. 2023. "Isolation and Insurrection: How Partisanship and Political Geography Fueled January 6, 2021." CEPR DP18209. To cite this episode:Phillips, Tim, and Konstantin Sonin. 2026. “What triggered January 6?” VoxTalks Economics (podcast). Assign this as extra listening. The citation above is formatted and ready for a reading list or VLE.About the guestKonstantin Sonin is the John Dewey Distinguished Service Professor at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago. Born in the Soviet Union, he has spent his career studying how political institutions work under stress, with particular attention to how information and misinformation shape political behaviour, elections, and collective action. He is one of the leading economists working on the political economy of authoritarian and democratic governance, and his research on protest, polarisation, and political geography has made him a central figure in the study of democratic backsliding.Research cited in this episodeRegression discontinuity design is a statistical method used to identify causal effects by exploiting a threshold or cutoff. Sonin, Van Dijcke, and Wright use two regression discontinuity designs: one exploiting the narrow margins by which Trump lost certain states, and one exploiting the gap between the election-night vote tally and the final certified result in individual counties. In both cases, the design allows them to isolate the effect of a specific trigger on protest participation, separating it from the general background of partisan feeling.The "midnight swing" refers to the shift in reported vote tallies that occurred in many counties on election night 2020 as large batches of mail-in ballots were counted. Because mail-in voters skewed heavily Democratic, counties where in-person votes were reported first showed strong Trump leads that reversed overnight as the mail-in totals arrived. For professional observers and election administrators, this pattern was entirely expected; it followed directly from the different rules different states used to count mail-in ballots during the pandemic. For many voters, particularly those already primed to distrust the electoral process, it read as suspicious. The paper finds that communities exposed to larger swings sent disproportionately more participants to Washington on January 6.Network Exposure design is a methodological innovation introduced in this paper. It measures how much exposure a given community had to election-denial signals flowing through its social networks, and distinguishes this from exposure arising simply through geographic proximity to other communities. Isolated communities proved hypersensitive to information traveling through their social networks, but not to information spreading through neighbouring areas. This suggests the amplification mechanism was social, not spatial.Political isolation in this paper refers to being a minority political community within a larger, differently-leaning area. A small Republican-voting enclave inside a Democrat-leaning county or district is politically isolated in this sense. The paper finds that isolation of this kind was a strong amplifier of partisanship in predicting participation. Two other measures of isolation, one based on mobile device travel patterns ("locational isolation") and one based on Facebook connections ("social media isolation"), produce consistent results, suggesting the effect is not an artefact of how isolation is measured.The Proud Boys are a far-right extremist organisation active in the United States. The paper finds that communities with a local Proud Boys chapter were over-represented among those who traveled to Washington on January 6, making proximity to the organisation a robust correlate of participation, independent of general partisan leanings.Parler was a social media platform popular among far-right users in the United States during the period leading up to January 6, 2021. Communities where Parler usage was relatively higher were also over-represented among participants in the March to Save America, suggesting that the platform played a role in amplifying mobilisation signals within the networks most susceptible to them.Collective action theory is the study of how individuals decide to participate in group action, particularly when the costs fall on participants individually but the benefits are shared. Sonin, Van Dijcke, and Wright contribute behavioural evidence on the specific role of political isolation and network-amplified grievance in driving participation.More VoxTalks EconomicsThe Grievance Doctrine What if trade policy wasn't really about trade at all? What if it was about revenge, power, and punishment, tariffs as tantrums and diplomacy as drama? Richard Baldwin on what is driving the US policy agenda. How protests are born, and how they die Every year we see thousands of protest movements on our city streets. Benoît Schmutz-Bloch explains why do some protests persist, and some disappear, and some remain peaceful, but others become violent.

Most modern readers approach Genesis 1 as if it's answering scientific questions: How long were the days? How old is the earth? But in the ancient world, creation stories weren't written to settle science debates — they were written to explain power.In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb explores Genesis 1 in its ancient Near Eastern context, comparing it to Babylon's Enuma Elish and showing how the biblical creation account makes a bold political and theological claim.Genesis 1 doesn't depict divine warfare. It doesn't explain God's origins. It doesn't elevate kings as divine. Instead, it quietly dethrones rival gods, dignifies every human as God's image-bearer, and presents a Creator who rules not by violence — but by speech.This isn't a partisan reading. It's a contextual one.Genesis 1 may be more revolutionary than we've realized.#bible #podcast #biblestudy #jesus #booktok #books #faith #christ #scholar #genesis #scripture #jesuschrist #theology #hebrew #provetext #god #godisgood #christianeducation #christian #christianity #true #history #politics #glossahouse***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes

A republican-controlled congressional committee has subpoenaed Pam Bondi to testify before Congress about "mismanagement " of the DOJ's release (or failure to release) - the Epstein files. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6. Guest Simon Constable examines the political unpopularity of UK leadership and the debate over King Charles'supcoming U.S. visit. Constable argues the monarch should proceed to maintain diplomatic relations despite wartime tensions. (7)1940 TEXAS

Gregory Copley Gregory Copley explains King Charles's intent to visit America's 250th anniversary despite political friction. The King aims to prioritize the long-term UK-US alliance over temporary diplomatic tensions between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer. King Charles Navigates Transatlantic Tensions (2)1828 DOWNING STREET

Anatol Lieven Anatol Lieven discusses whether Germany might reconnect with Russian energy to save its economy. He argues that political reputations and established security stances make a return to Moscow's oil and gas highly improbable.Germany's Energy Dilemma and the Improbability of a Russian U-Turn (5)1855 RUSSIA

Senator Ossoff runs circles around Tulsi Gabbard about Donald's pretext for war. Gas refineries are being destroyed worsening the possibility of global recession. Donald scolds Israel and threatens Iran with nukes in the same troth. Iran has actually expanded its attacks. The escalation trap. Warnock-Ossoff 2028. Another massive Trump-Epstein bombshell! Democrats walk out of Pam Bondi's bullshit testimony. Alex Jones was hammered drunk on the Tim Pool Podcast, then began choking uncontrollably. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Marina Rocks, Hannah Connolly, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TOPICS: American Troops Wounded Iran St. Patrick's Day Political Foolishness "Coffee Talk with David Eon" (LIVE WEEKDAY DAILY NEWS TALK) for Wednesday, March 18th, 2026.

Okay so it seems that episode 148 hasn't actually gone up yet. So I will do that later. Yes, 148 goes before 149 but we are post modern and cool like that. And hey, now you can liten to episode 148 and know HKJ is wrong instead of wondering if he will be wrong. Hindsight is 20/20 indeed. This AI slop is brought to you by Copilot 'premium' which is the one that makes the talky guns and tracky cameras. Episode summaryA non‑news episode that examines personal media habits, the shifting political spectrum (using the ABC Vote Compass), the economics of modern journalism, social platforms and the disruptive risks and benefits of AI — plus a run through books, magazines, streamers and sport. The hosts compare how they start the day, which outlets they trust, and how AI is already changing creative and legal work. Key theme: media survival depends on business models, editorial craft and sensible regulation of new technologies.“Well, g'day listeners and welcome once again to the Two Jacks. We've got a slightly different program today for you. We're not going to cover the news. We're going to cover media and who we like in it and and the pressures that are on media at the moment, where that all might lead to, the role of social media, AI, et cetera.”.Show notes with timestamps (all timestamps shifted +25 seconds to allow for theme music)- 00:00:25 — Intro & episode focus — Hosts set out the plan: a media‑focused episode rather than the usual news rundown.- 00:01:47 — Political identity & background — Hong Kong Jack describes his political journey (centre‑left, former Socialist Left faction).- 00:03:38 — On the “well‑trodden path” — Discussion of how political views used to shift with age and why that pattern is changing for younger voters.- 00:06:54 — ABC Vote Compass exercise — Jack completes the Vote Compass and they discuss how algorithms and question framing shape results.- 00:21:08 — Vote Compass results & interpretation — Jack's alignment scores (e.g., 75% with Coalition, 54% with Labor, 20% with Greens) and the hosts' take on what that means.- 00:27:13 — Daily media routines — What each host reads and listens to first thing (newspapers, RN, X/Twitter scans, US/UK outlets). Practical notes on tabloids vs broadsheets for breaking local news.- 00:39:32 — Opinion vs reporting — How to spot news reporting vs opinion pages and why craftful writing (examples: Marina Hyde, Andrew Sullivan) matters.- 01:03:35 — Magazines & books — Short detour on the decline of magazines, favourite authors (PG Wodehouse, Ian Rankin, Patrick Radden Keefe).- 01:03:35 — Streamers & sport viewing — How the hosts manage subscriptions, Foxtel/streamer fatigue and watching AFL/NRL.- 00:50:45 — AI: opportunities and risks — Start of the AI segment: research uses, creative pitfalls, and legal/compliance concerns.- 00:56:21 — ByteDance / C‑Dance & IP concerns — Discussion of AI‑generated video, likeness rights and the potential for major intellectual‑property disputes.- 01:01:46 — Regulation debate — Should AI be regulated now or allowed to evolve? The hosts weigh the tradeoffs and recall missed regulatory opportunities with social media.- 01:13:03 — Sport roundup — AFL, NRL and international sport highlights and controversies (Sydney Swans commemoration, fixture fairness, early season form).- 01:29:08 — Wrap & final thoughts — Media matters; paying for quality journalism and the need to balance innovation with safeguards.Key takeaways- Media habits shape perception — where you start your day (tabloid, broadsheet, radio, X) affects what you notice and how you interpret events.- Quality writing still matters — craft, clarity and wit keep readers engaged and build trust.- AI is a double‑edged sword — powerful for research and diagnostics, risky for copyright, fabrication and legal accuracy; human verification remains essential.- Business model = survival — subscriptions and reliable revenue streams determine whether outlets can afford deep reporting.

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Kristi Norm has been referred to the Department of Justice for a criminal investigation for allegations that she lied to Congress in her recent testimony. Given the evidence that recently has been reported clearly supporting the conclusion that she did lie to Congress, a case against Noem would be like shooting perjury fish in a barrel.But what will Pam Bondi do with this criminal referral?Glenn discusses these topics and more.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SEG 16: Craig  Unger explores the legal and political consequences of the Epstein investigation. He notes growing Republican dissent and argues that while presidential immunity complicates immediate prosecution, these allegations could significantly impact the upcoming national elections. (17)1863 DRAFT RIOTS

SEG 10: Joseph Sternberg Joseph Sternberg examines UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's record unpopularity. He attributes this to economic pessimism, perceived political haplessness, and the Labour Party's internal struggle to define its ideological direction between the center and left. (11)1808 BANK OF ENGLAND

5. Guest Mary Kissel discusses potential government transitions in Cuba following severe U.S. economic pressure and power grid failures. She notes a broader rightward political shift in South America, including Argentina and ready Venezuelan opposition. (5)

Driftglass from the Professional Left Podcast is here today to talk about the Iran War, and the terrifying reality that Donald Trump doesn't know what the hell he's doing. We went pretty dark today, but I think we ended on an optimistic note, inspired by Driftglass's wife and podcast partner Blue Gal. Hopefully we'll be able to arrange a time to get her back on the show as well. Proleftpod.com and patreon.com/proleftpod to support their work. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Hannah Connolly. Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Musical performances to politics discussion to lore predictions, philosophical debates, & more – our podcast on “Noe”, “Grendiaper”, & “Vampigami” from Miraculous Ladybug Season 6 has it all! 00:20 – Introductory Performance 3:15 – Dentist Recap 7:25 – Initial Thoughts on “Noe”, “Grendiaper”, & “Vampigami”? 19:15 – Lila/Tomoe 29:15 – The Kingdom 35:45 – Political themes of Noe 56:15 – Who is the new Diamond? 1:09:45 – ZoexSabrina 1:16:15 – Ladybug vs Fury 1:41:00 – Ladybug & Stereotypes 1:52:15 – RosexJuleka 2:06:00 – Pokopia Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Delaney Stovall, & April Collins.

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Stephen Schear, activist and billboard expert, joins Deepak Puri, Founder of The Democracy Labs, to discuss a strategy to penetrate the right-wing propaganda machine by placing billboards with concise, visually powerful, and often negative messages in purple rural areas. Stephen details the logistics of creating, funding, and placing these kinds of billboards, emphasizing their cost-effectiveness. Deepak and Stephen talk about Why billboards are persuasive in rural communities Media habits of voters who believe false claims Collaborating with local county Democratic parties to target persuadable voters The value of negative advertising and ridicule in exposing political lies #PoliticalBillboards #TheDemLabs #VoterEngagement #GrassrootsActivism #ProgressiveActivism #VoterTurnout #PoliticalAdvertising #RuralOutreach #PoliticalMessaging #CivicEngagement #GOTV #GetOutTheVote #PoliticalActivism #DemocracyInAction #VoterSuppression #VoterOutreach #DemocracyMatters steveschear@gmail.com TheDemocracyLabs.org  

As the U.S. remains locked in a direct conflict with Iran, law enforcement experts are warning of a heightened threat landscape involving both international sleeper cells and self-radicalized lone wolves. Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and Fox News Contributor James Gagliano joins to discuss the danger of Iranian drone capabilities against the West Coast, the recent wave of domestic terror attacks, and how modern social pressures may be inadvertently discouraging the public from reporting suspicious activity to the bureau. The Senate has overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill aimed at limiting large institutional investors from buying up single-family homes. Supporters argue the move will make homeownership more affordable for younger Americans, while critics contend it won't solve the broader housing crisis. FOX Business Network anchor Gerri Willis joins the Rundown to discuss what this could mean for the market if it becomes law, current housing trends, and how rising energy costs are impacting the industry. Plus, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It seems like sometimes accountability can take forever. And then, it comes all at once. Remember all those Trump lawyers who got disbarred as a result of what they did during Trump's first presidential rodeo: Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, Kenneth Chesebro, and others?Well, some other lawyers didn't really pay attention to that cautionary tale. One of them is Ed Martin. Donald Trump tried to make Martin the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia – the city's top prosecutor – but Senate Republicans said, 'not so fast, that's a bridge too far even for us', and refused to confirm Martin.And now, accountability is coming for Ed Martin, The New York Times just reported: "DC Bar begins disciplinary proceedings against Ed Martin. A new legal filing accused Mr. Martin, a senior Justice Department official, of an unethical pressure campaign against Georgetown University."Glenn discusses this development with his fellow former career federal prosecutor, Kevin Flynn, in a segment called "The Prosecutor's Verdict".Find Kevin at: https://www.kevinflynnauthor.com/Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16. Greg Scarlatoiu (SEG 16):Scarlatoiu analyzes the public appearance of Kim Jong-un's daughter, Kim Ju-ae, and speculation regarding her being groomed for succession. He discusses the ruthless political environment within the Kim family dynasty. (17)JANUARY 1964

12. Ernesto Araújo (SEG 12): Araújo reports on the deteriorating health of imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro and political suppression in Brazil. He highlights a diplomatic rift caused by visa denials for a U.S. special envoy. (13)1939 BRAZIL

Bombshell news about the Epstein Files. Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent resigns in protest of the Iran War. Donald's tantrum about NATO allies. Newt Gingrich is a stupid psychopath. All previous presidents deny speaking to Donald about Iran. FCC chair Brendan Carr threatens to suspend more licenses. Donald outed Neal Dunn's diagnosis. Donald refers to Gavin Newsom as the current president. Will Venezuela be the 51st state? Cuba is next. Donald plans to replace all the columns on the White House. The Washington Post is hemorrhaging subscribers. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Salt Cellars, The Bitter Elegance, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob !See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BREAKING: Political Takeover on Senate Floor.

The most important political question in the age of advanced AI might not be who wins elections. It might be whether elections continue to matter at all.That's the view of Rose Hadshar, researcher at Forethought, who believes we could see extreme, AI-enabled power concentration without a coup or dramatic ‘end of democracy' moment.She foresees something more insidious: an elite group with access to such powerful AI capabilities that the normal mechanisms for checking elite power — law, elections, public pressure, the threat of strikes — cease to have much effect. Those mechanisms could continue to exist on paper, but become ineffectual in a world where humans are no longer needed to execute even the largest-scale projects.Almost nobody wants this to happen — but we may find ourselves unable to prevent it.If AI disrupts our ability to make sense of things, will we even notice power getting severely concentrated, or be able to resist it? Once AI can substitute for human labour across the economy, what leverage will citizens have over those in power? And what does all of this imply for the institutions we're relying on to prevent the worst outcomes?Rose has answers, and they're not all reassuring.But she's also hopeful we can make society more robust against these dynamics. We've got literally centuries of thinking about checks and balances to draw on. And there are some interventions she's excited about — like building sophisticated AI tools for making sense of the world, or ensuring multiple branches of government have access to the best AI systems.Rose discusses all of this, and more, with host Zershaaneh Qureshi in today's episode.Links to learn more, video, and full transcript: https://80k.info/rhThis episode was recorded on December 18, 2025.Chapters:Cold open (00:00:00)Who's Rose Hadshar? (00:01:05)Three dynamics that could reshape political power in the AI era (00:02:37)AI gives small groups the productive power of millions (00:12:49)Dynamic 1: When a software update becomes a power grab (00:20:41)Dynamic 2: When AI labour means governments no longer need their citizens (00:31:20)How democracy could persist in name but not substance (00:45:15)Dynamic 3: When AI filters our reality (00:54:54)Good intentions won't stop power concentration (01:08:27)Slower-moving worlds could still get scary (01:23:57)Why AI-powered tyranny will be tough to topple (01:31:53)How power concentration compares to "gradual disempowerment" (01:38:18)Some interventions are cross-cutting — and others could backfire (01:43:54)What fighting back actually looks like (01:55:15)Why power concentration researchers should avoid getting too "spicy" (02:04:10)Why the "Manhattan Project" approach should worry you — but truly international projects might not be safe either (02:09:18)Rose wants to keep humans around! (02:12:06)Video and audio editing: Dominic Armstrong, Milo McGuire, Luke Monsour, and Simon MonsourMusic: CORBITCoordination, transcripts, and web: Nick Stockton and Katy Moore

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Barry Levinson's Wag the Dog  Nothing's Changed/Nothing's New and we learned that in 1996 with Barry Levinson's Wag the Dog. As important 30 years later as when it was released, this week Mr. Chavez & I sit down to understand a film that predicted its own time (being released a few weeks before The Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky White House Scandal would break), but is also a simpler and almost quaint version of Epstein, Donald Trump, and Ol' Billy Jeff returning to relevance. A Sex Scandal covered up by a Manufactured War, revealing the spin doctoring and propaganda that fuels every election, Wag the Dog is the rare film that grows bolder and more prescient as years pass and facts fight to be discovered. Featuring great performances from Robert DeNiro, Dustin Hoffman (hilarious, exaggerated, and on point), and a supporting cast including Anne Heche, Willie Nelson, Denis Leary, William H. Macy, and a ridiculously unhinged Woody Harrelson, Wag the Dog has volumes to say about our government, The White House, political parties, and the lying, cheating bastards that run the machine. Take a listen for a fun and enlightening conversation. As always, we can be reached at gondoramos@yahoo.com - Many, Many Thanks.  For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos - Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards.

Why do so many well-intentioned policies fail? In this episode, Todd Huff continues his foundational series by breaking down the powerful role of incentives, unintended consequences, and tradeoffs in politics and everyday life. From rent control to minimum wage laws to government intervention, Todd explains how decisions always create ripple effects—often opposite of what was intended. He also dives into the reality of human nature, political incentives, and why voters must think beyond surface-level arguments. If you want a clearer framework for understanding today's political debates—and why common-sense solutions aren't always so simple—this episode is essential listening.

It seems like sometimes accountability can take forever. And then, it comes all at once. Remember all those Trump lawyers who got disbarred as a result of what they did during Trump's first presidential rodeo: Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, Kenneth Chesebro, and others?Well, some other lawyers didn't really pay attention to that cautionary tale. One of them is Ed Martin. Donald Trump tried to make Martin the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia – the city's top prosecutor – but Senate Republicans said, 'not so fast, that's a bridge too far even for us', and refused to confirm Martin.And now, accountability is coming for Ed Martin, The New York Times just reported: "DC Bar begins disciplinary proceedings against Ed Martin. A new legal filing accused Mr. Martin, a senior Justice Department official, of an unethical pressure campaign against Georgetown University."Glenn discusses this development with his fellow former career federal prosecutor, Kevin Flynn, in a segment called "The Prosecutor's Verdict".Find Kevin at: https://www.kevinflynnauthor.com/Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Studies of forms of media have focused on either political or cultural histories of media. Political histories study media growth and literacy, and the emergence of liberal democratic institutions in Western and postcolonial societies. Cultural histories study the multiple origins of media technologies, seek lost or marginalised cultural objects, and examine how artefacts are connected to earlier modes of production and consumption. What is lost in both is the idea that media and technologies have an independent existence, with their own lives, histories, and afterlives. Inhabiting Technologies/Modernities: Media and Cultural Practices in South Asia (Orient BlackSwan, 2025) fills this gap, showing how media and technologies create the human condition even as they are created by it. The authors highlight this through everyday artefacts like the book, newspaper, radio, photograph, film, television and activism on digital media. P. Thirumal is Professor of Communication Studies at the Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad, Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication, University of Hyderabad. Carmel Christy K. J. is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Women's and Gender Studies at Syracuse University and is affiliated with the South Asian Studies program. 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

Connect with Early Riders // Connect with OnrampPresented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media…Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering capital markets, dealmaking, early-stage venture, bitcoin applications and protocol development.00:00 - Intro and Bitcoin's surge04:41 - Travis Kalanick's ventures09:07 - Founder-led innovation13:36 - AI in construction16:01 - Business refounding necessity19:02 - AI's impact on jobs22:01 - Market signaling and AI28:38 - Unalterable data repositories33:33 - Bitcoin in digital finance41:14 - Crypto and traditional finance convergence50:34 - Building financial companies with Bitcoin and AI54:32 - Political implications on stablecoins1:02:24 - AI tool vulnerabilities1:06:14 - Data privacy and AIIf you found this valuable, please subscribe to Early Riders Insights for access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.Links discussed:https://x.com/timmyhmshen/status/2033373162256118219?s=46https://www.theblock.co/post/393173/wells-fargo-files-wfusd-trademark-covering-crypto-trading-payments-and-tokenization-services?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialhttps://www.mastercard.com/us/en/news-and-trends/stories/2026/mastercard-crypto-partner-program.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=emailhttps://www.theblock.co/post/393721/abra-to-go-public-via-spac-merger-at-750-million-valuation?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialhttps://www.theblock.co/post/392812/stablecoin-fintech-kast-raises-80-million-in-series-a-to-fund-global-expansion?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=socialhttps://www.theblock.co/post/392812/stablecoin-fintech-kast-raises-80-million-in-series-a-to-fund-global-expansion?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=socialhttps://x.com/pete_rizzo_/status/2033185448026394872?s=46https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/nasdaq-partners-with-kraken-in-tokenization-push-135e8112https://x.com/MTanguma/status/2033187728976699843?s=20https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/travis-kalanick-launches-a-new-company-called-atoms-focused-on-robotics/https://x.com/cryptopunk7213/status/2031914914768449817?s=46https://techstartups.com/2026/03/13/meta-plans-massive-layoffs-of-up-to-20-of-the-workforce-to-offset-soaring-ai-costs/https://x.com/markgadala/status/2033230495283351624?s=46https://x.com/trungtphan/status/2032224185335103686?s=46https://x.com/TrungTPhan/status/2032224185335103686?s=20https://x.com/etherealize_io/status/2031444979969647085?s=46Keep up with Michael:https://x.com/MTangumahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mtanguma/Keep up with Liam:https://x.com/Lnelson_21https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-nelson1/Keep up with Brian:https://x.com/BackslashBTChttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-cubellis-00b1a660/

Political consultant Laura Barberena talks with the ENside Politics team about what was behind the former San Antonio mayor's landslide victory for the Democratic nomination for Bexar County judge, and a potential fight at City Council over plans to add 65 officers next year. Suggested reading: How did your neighborhood vote in the Nirenberg-Sakai primary? City Council set to square off over police department staffing Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political Undesirables: Citizenship, Denaturalization, and Reclamation in Iraq (Stanford UP, 2025) considers the legal making and unmaking of citizenship in Iraq, focusing on the mass denaturalization and deportation of Iraqi Jews in 1950–51 and Iraqis of Iranian origin in the early 1980s. Since the formation of the modern state of Iraq under British rule in 1921, practices of denaturalization and expulsion of citizens have been mobilized by ruling elites to curb political opposition. Iraqi politicians, under both monarchical and republican rule, routinely employed the rhetoric of threats to national security, treason, and foreignness to uproot citizens they deemed politically undesirable. Using archival documents, ethnographic research, and literary and autobiographical works, Zainab Saleh shows how citizenship laws can serve as a mechanism to discipline the population. As she argues, these laws enforce commitment to the state's political order and normative values and eliminate dissenting citizens through charges of betrayal of the homeland. Citizenship in Iraq, thus, has functioned as a privilege closely linked to loyalty to the state, rather than as a right enjoyed unconditionally. With the rise of nativism, right-wing nationalism, and authoritarianism all over the world, this book offers a timely examination of how citizenship can become a tool to silence opposition and produce precarity through denaturalization. Zainab Saleh is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Haverford College. She is the author of Return to Ruin: Iraqi Narratives of Exile and Nostalgia (Stanford, 2020). Geraldine Gudefin is a modern Jewish historian researching Jewish migrations, family life, and legal pluralism. She is currently a Visiting Scholar at the Centre for Asian Legal Studies at the National University of Singapore, and is completing a book titled An Impossible Divorce? East European Jews and the Limits of Legal Pluralism in France, 1900-1939. Mentioned in this episode: Hannah Arendt, The Origins of Totalitarianism (San Diego: Harcourt, Brace, 1967), 296-298 (on the concept of “the right to have rights”). Orit Bashkin, New Babylonians. A History of Jews in Modern Iraq (Stanford University Press, 2012). Zainab Saleh, Return to Ruin: Iraqi Narratives of Exile and Nostalgia (Stanford University Press, 2020). Avi Shlaim, Three Worlds: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew (OneWorld, 2024). Ella Shohat, On the Arab-Jew, Palestine, and Other Displacements (Pluto Press, 2017), 4 (on “emotional belonging”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

In this episode, guest host Ben Whedon sits down with Hans von Spakovsky, a senior legal fellow at Advancing American Freedom, to discuss the upcoming vote on the SAFE Act and its implications for election integrity. We explore the challenges Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces in bringing the bill to the floor, the political dynamics surrounding the legislation, and how this all ties into the upcoming midterm elections.Additionally, Ben Laura Ries, the director of the Heritage Foundation's Border Security Center, to discuss the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. We delve into the implications of this shutdown on national security, including the staffing of TSA and the potential rise in security threats. Ries shares insights on the impact of immigration policies and the political maneuvering surrounding ICE and CBP funding. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump endangers us around the globe with his unconstitutional war on Iran, while FBI Director Kash Patel endangers us at home, firing some of the very FBI agents who were working on protecting us against terrorist threats on US soil. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7. Joseph Ellis, *The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773 to 1783*. The entry of France and Spain transformed the rebellion into a global war, forcing Britain to prioritize its Caribbean sugar islands. Despite political pressure, George III and George Germaineremained stubbornly committed to the war. Washington simultaneously faced internal threats, including the betrayal of Charles Lee, who shared secrets with the British while in captivity. On the frontier, Washington authorized a "dirty war" led by John Sullivan, which destroyed the Iroquois Confederation after they aligned with the British, who had incentivized them with "scalping knives" and payments for American scalps. (7)1780

3. The final segment shifts to the history of political assassination, specifically the rivalry between Stalin and Trotsky. Stalin utilized state power and paranoia to exile and eventually murder Trotsky in Mexico with an ice pick, yet Trotsky remained a romantic icon for the Western left. Gaius and Germanicus apply this lesson to the 21st century, arguing that the attempted "decapitation" of Iranian leadershiphas backfired. Instead of ending the regime, the strike has renewed the Islamic Republic's "lease on life,"much like the Nazi invasion inadvertently strengthened the Soviet Union. The debate concludes as the hosts prepare to watch Aeschylus's play, *The Persians*, which depicts the defeat of Xerxes. They reflect on the "tragic irony" of the current war: the US sought to eliminate a threat but instead unified its enemies and wrecked the global economy through $120 oil. (3)1945 YALTA

TSA agents and air traffic controllers are missing their first full month of paychecks as a result of the partial government shutdown. In response, CEOs of major U.S. airlines have written an open letter urging Congress to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the shutdown, which has dragged on as Democrats demand reforms to immigration enforcement practices. Plus, how might emerging technologies like AI amplify global threats, such as nuclear war?

TSA agents are missing their first full month of paychecks as a result of the partial government shutdown. In response, CEOs of major U.S. airlines have written an open letter urging Congress to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the shutdown, which has dragged on as Democrats demand reforms to immigration enforcement practices. Plus, how might emerging technologies like AI amplify global threats, such as nuclear war?

Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Political reporter Ariela Karmel joins host Jessica Steinberg for today’s episode. As the Knesset increases its activity during the war, Karmel discusses the subjects up for debate, including controversial legislation regarding the politically appointed probe into the October 7 massacre. Following last week’s announcement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to enact a 3% cut across the budget to bolster defense spending, including the earmarked funds for the long-awaited rehabilitation of the northern communities, Karmel discusses the contentious debate from the residents, coalition and opposition. Karmel also reports on the severe lack of shelters in the Bedouin communities, predating October 7, brought to the forefront during the June war with Iran, and now leaving two-thirds of the community without any access to shelter during the current war. Check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Coalition advancing controversial legislation amid war with Iran Northern communities protest cuts to rehabilitation budget amid war As Hezbollah strongholds crop back up, northern farmers regrow destroyed fields With missiles flying again, most Negev Bedouin still exposed without any shelter Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: Damage after a missile fired toward Israel overnight struck Zarzir, in northern Israel, March 13, 2026 (Michael Giladi/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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For this weekend's Saturday Show, Mike shares a recent Substack Live conversation with political analyst and commentator Chris Cillizza. They kick things off by diagnosing the crisis of adult male friendship, why society fails to foster it, and Mike's "erosion theory" of bonding. Then, they pivot to politics, contrasting Donald Trump's inability to sell the unpopular war in Iran with Ronald Reagan's successful messaging during the 1983 invasion of Grenada. Are modern Americans too accustomed to the friction-free "age of abundance" to accept genuine wartime sacrifices? Plus, a breakdown of the cynical legislative maneuvering behind the SAVE Act—noting that 36 states already require some form of voter ID, compared to 14 that do not—and a look at the shifting coalitions in the Texas Democratic primary, where affluent white liberals turned out in higher numbers than Black and Hispanic voters to propel James Talarico past Jasmine Crockett. Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist

5. Julia: The Tool and Rebel of Augustus (9)Augustus used his only daughter, Julia, as a political tool to secure his heirs. He forced her into multiple marriages with potential successors like Agrippa and Tiberius. While she was initially obedient and produced five children, Julia eventually rebelled by engaging in very public affairs, including one with the son of her father's rival, Mark Antony. Furious that she undermined his public image of family virtue, Augustus exiled her to a remote island for nearly twenty years. After Augustus died, Tiberius took control and starved her to death. (10)

Megyn Kelly is joined by Saagar Enjeti, co-host, "Breaking Points," to discuss the facts about America's war in Iran two weeks into the conflict, the mixed messages we're seeing from the Trump administration and others, major strategic questions about what the actual endgame is in the region, the massive financial impact the Iran war is having on the American people, why surging diesel prices will drive up food costs across the country, the financial and political ramifications if the war goes on months, the importance of getting to the truth about why America attacked Iran, the growing risks of escalation as the conflict continues, what could happen next if the situation spirals beyond the initial strikes, how President Trump's success with last year's strikes on Iran and the Venezuela mission may have influenced his decision to go to war with Iran, why some advisers believed another rapid victory was possible, growing debate inside the Republican Party about the war, and more. Then Isabel Brown, host "The Isabel Brown Show," and Brianna Lyman, host, "Countdown to Freedom," join to discuss the absurd dramatic poem actor John Lithgow delivered to Stephen Colbert, the broader decline of late night comedy, Colbert's long ridiculous goodbye tour, why the GOP should be concerned about Texas Democrat James Talarico potentially winning the Senate seat, how he uses Christian messaging to frame progressive policies, his insane past comments that are coming to light, a disturbing NY Mag article featuring women talking about why they regret having children, the complaints about how motherhood affects career and finances, the broader cultural shift away from family-centered values, Meghan Markle's ridiculous retreat, and more.   Enjeti- https://breakingpoints.locals.com/support Brown- https://www.youtube.com/@theisabelbrown Lyman- https://x.com/briannalyman2   Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Relief Factor: Find out if Relief Factor can help you live pain-free—try the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95 at https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Veracity Selfcare: Head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code MEGYN for up to 60% off your order     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow  Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.