Podcasts about political parties

What's going to happen to Granville Street now that the FIFA World Cup has ended? Does BC need a new centralized political party? Traffic will be shut down on Broadway between Cambie and Alberta streets for 6 months to allow construction on the Broadway subway as it enters its final stages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to New Zealand... land of earthquakes, stormy weather, and absolute natural beauty. Another reminder overnight of how shaky these isles can be. Hope everyone's alright this morning. It's always a bit hard to get back to sleep after a decent jolt and it sounds like you had one. We've always had storms, and damage from storms, in this country. But of late we've had more, more often, doing more damage, according to the insurance companies. We've got a bird with the flu in Petone, though it's not yet clear how that situation will play out poultry-wise. But it's, again, another reminder of threats to industry that we can't control. Like Foot and Mouth, which, if it took hold here, would be devastating. All of this is to say that there are a lot of things can go wrong in this country, and do go wrong, and often enough that it's actually quite predictable. We're top 10 countries for quakes. So, we need a buffer... need headroom for borrowing. With the election just around the corner, it's about time we heard from political parties on their debt limits. How much is too much? When will you get us back to surplus? What's your track record on actually doing that? Treasury tells us debt servicing is now the fourth-largest line item on the Government's books. Our annual interest bill? It was $3.6 billion in 2014. Now it's nearing $9 billion. If you look on a per household basis, it's tipped to be more than $5000 every year. In interest alone. Last night's quake, and the next storm, are nature's reminder of the need for fiscal discipline and plan to deal with them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Henry's profile is expected to provide ACT with the exposure it may need going into the election. The former broadcaster's running as a party list candidate but is gunning for a ministerial role if elected. He's best known for hosting TVNZ's Breakfast in the early 2000s, where he famously mocked an Indian politician's name on air. Political commentator Brigitte Morten told Ryan Bridge people like Henry can change the dial. She says ACT's stagnated in the polls and is in need of attention in a crowded market, which Paul Henry has the power to bring. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everybody's into the solar energy now. National announced its solar energy policy last week and most people thought it was a sound idea, good common-sense idea. The party, if elected, would launch the Home Energy Fund by tweaking the Local Government Act and committing a one-off $7 million equity investment to secure a 20% shareholding in the new entity with the balance funded by participating councils. The Home Energy Fund, inspired by Local Government New Zealand's ratepayer assistance scheme, would allow property owners to obtain low interest loans secured against their property to be paid off over time through their rates over ten years. And it was intended to help fund the installation of rooftop solar and batteries, heat pumps, insulation, efficient electric appliances, and other approved energy resilience upgrades. Good common sense. However, there were a few callers and texters to the show who said, “Well, what about the renters?" And I said, “Well, surely if you are a good landlord and you want to keep good tenants, you'd put that in because that would help the tenant save money and surely that would be seen as, if the landlords had to sell the house, then it would be seen as an asset having the solar energy on the roof." Well, you don't have to worry about that now because along comes Labour with its solar energy policy. Announced yesterday, the Solar Saver policy pledges a series of initiatives aimed at boosting the use of solar, one of those being the introduction of plug in battery units, sometimes known as balcony solar, widely used in the UK and Germany. The party's pledging loans of up to $3,000 for low- and middle-income households to purchase the portable units. Perfect for renters, they can move their solar energy plug in unit when they move houses, and it's estimated that they could save about $300 to $400 a year from their power bills. But, and it is a big but, WorkSafe has prohibited the use of a particular inverter found in plug in solar systems, which means right now the systems can't be used in New Zealand. Plugging a solar panel or inverter directly into a standard three pin plug is considered illegal and a serious safety risk. Labour says “yes, well we know that and we acknowledge there'll be a hold up." They want to have major parts of the package rolled out within 12 months of being elected, but they acknowledge that's going to be an issue, and National has recognised that too. Energy Minister Simeon Brown says he's asked officials to explore what standards need to be changed to legalise the plug-in solar units. He says the principle's simple: in a country with the sunshine hours we have, Kiwi households and businesses should be able to generate their own power straight off the shelf rather than being locked out by rules that haven't kept pace with the technology. And he's quite right. We're all on board. Everybody's keen to have the solar energy and the renewables and take the load off the heavy, heavy power bills that many households are experiencing right now in the depths of winter. But as Chlöe Swarbrick says, and I'm not sure how many times I've said that phrase on this show over the years, as Chlöe Swarbrick, the leader of the Greens says, “if we're all on board, why do we have to wait until after the election to make it all happen?" Parliament can lower New Zealanders' power bills and reduce emissions before the election kicks in. Chlöe says now both the red team and the blue team have announced their support, there's no reason we can't progress on a cross-partisan agreement to do this right now. And why wouldn't we? I suppose because we haven't got many sunshine hours at the moment as we're flooding and raining and cloudy and unable to hang the washing on the line, but why wouldn't we do it now? Why do we have to wait? I mean, there is going to be the faffing around as we try and make the balcony solar units safe. We don't want to plug them all in, all enthusiastically whip out to Mitre 10 and Bunnings to get our balcony solar units, plug them all in and blow the national grid. We don't want to do that. But she has a point – we don't have to wait until after the election. A good idea is not going to get any better if it gestates for six months. Let's start making it happen now. And I really like the idea of, like, I'm heading up to the Hokianga after work, and the balcony solar units or the plug in battery unit would be perfect up there. We don't have much to run: fridge, the oven's gas, we've got a wood burner. It would be absolutely perfect. Bring it on and I'm with Chlöe Swarbrick. Make it happen now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political parties may soon make a comeback. A new Supreme Court decision “could fundamentally change the equation in American politics,” says Peter Schweizer about a Supreme Court decision on campaign finance. “This will allow the parties to have more influence and more direction on who their nominees are,” he says.

Political parties may soon make a comeback. A new Supreme Court decision “could fundamentally change the equation in American politics,” says Peter Schweizer about a Supreme Court decision on campaign finance. “This will allow the parties to have more influence and more direction on who their nominees are,” he says.

Why liberalism differs from interest-based parties, the crisis of parliamentary government, and the misleading charge that liberalism is merely the “party of capital.”

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Democrat, Republican, both or neither? The obvious answer is both, but we dig a little deeper into recent examples of fraud, and find a tilt in one direction. Joe Concha, Stuart Rosenblum and Jim Carafano join as guests.

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is in talks about starting a third party. Is that a serious political movement, or just another sign that voters on both the right and the left are frustrated with the two parties they have now? Is America ready for a real third-party challenge, or does our system still make that almost impossible?

Joyce talks about: The downplaying of good news and success in America because bad news gets clicks. Americans apologizing for the way America is despite Americas achievementsSummer heat.ICE arrest numbers doubled in the last 5 days without protests because the new ICE director is making moves more quietly. More 2,000 arrest a day as the new standard given by the White House. Arrest of people destroying the Reflecting pool.Tucker Carlson trying to build a third party. Tim Walz finds new way to protect illegal immigrants from deportation. Pardoned a rapist. Federal agents arrested 10 people in Los Angeles for selling young girls for sex with many of the arrest being from with the Hoover gang that has been around since the 1960s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As political parties prepare for the 2027 general election, unity may prove just as important as popularity.But a fresh Appeal Court ruling involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised questions about the party's internal leadership and what lies ahead.Today on Nigeria Daily, we ask: What does the Appeal Court ruling really mean for the ADC?I am Luqman Awwal Agono. My guests are Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC); Paul Ibe, spokesperson to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; and Mr. David West, political analyst.

There's a quiet frustration a lot of us are carrying right now. Somehow politics has become more about picking a team than solving problems and many of us are looking for a way OUT.Maybe you're tired of the culture wars. Maybe you're exhausted by the constant outrage. Maybe you're looking around wondering why nobody seems to be talking about the things that actually impact your daily life… like childcare, the cost of living, and whether your family can afford the future you want for your kids.If that's you, this chat is going to hit home.I sit down with Tennessee gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Lauren Pinkston, for a chat about independent politics, the childcare crisis, and why so many Americans feel politically homeless right now.Because whether you're deeply involved in politics or you've completely checked out, this chat is really about something much bigger: what happens when ordinary people start looking for practical solutions instead of partisan talking points. We Chat About:Why more Americans are identifying as independent votersThe childcare crisis and its impact on working familiesWhy women belong in positions of political leadershipHow political polarization is leaving many voters feeling unheardWhy focusing on issues instead of culture wars could change the future of governmentWhat it actually means to run as an independent candidateBecause no matter where you land politically, I think all of us are looking for the same thing… a little more hope and a lot more honesty.Connect with Lauren:Learn More About Her Campaign: https://pinkstonfortn.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkstonfortnConnect with Nicole:Work with Nicole: https://nicolewalters.com/work-with-me/Threads: https://threads.net/nicolewaltersYouTube: http://nicolewalters.com/youtubeProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's Headlines: The Supreme Court ended its term with three rulings: birthright citizenship was technically upheld 6-3, but the fine print is alarming — the actual split on birthright citizenship itself was 5-4, Kavanaugh wrote a wink-wink concurrence suggesting Congress could legislate it away, and Thomas wrote a 91-page dissent about an explicit constitutional sentence, so Trump immediately announced he wants Congress to start ending it today. The Court also ruled 6-3 to uphold state bans on transgender female athletes in women's sports, setting precedent for 25 other states, and lifted federal limits on coordinated party spending in elections, which is a major practical win for Republicans who spend more through super PACs. Meanwhile, NPR briefly reported that Samuel Alito was retiring, retracted it ten minutes later, and veteran Supreme Court reporter Nina Totenberg — who has covered the court for four decades — had to personally apologize to Alito, which is an institutional mistake of historic proportions. On the corruption beat, Trump reportedly made at least $1.4 billion in 2025 from crypto and memecoins alone — $600 million from World Liberty Financial, $600 million from memecoins — bringing his Bloomberg net worth to $7.6 billion, which is a remarkable glow-up for someone who needed help posting bond for a court verdict last year. The New York Times reported that the Trump administration convinced Kazakhstan to give a US mining company — in which Trump's sons and Howard Lutnick's sons have stakes — access to tungsten reserves, then gave that company $1.6 billion in federal funding to mine it, and that Trump and Lutnick family businesses have financial ties to at least 14 companies receiving or under consideration for nearly $9 billion in federal minerals funding. The Atlantic reported that Trump's 250 pardons are actively in motion, with a former official describing the volume of requests as "batshit crazy," $2 million apparently being the going rate, and foreign nationals from India, Greece, Turkey, and France reportedly told their cases are under consideration. Congress left for July 4th recess early after the SAVE Act failed again, won't be back until July 13th, and Mitch McConnell has now been missing for nearly 20 days — with the suspicion that his office is running out the clock to August 4th, when Kentucky's Democratic governor can no longer appoint his replacement if something were to happen. Resources/Articles mentioned:  NYT: Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Efforts to End Birthright Citizenship: Live Updates NYT: Supreme Court Allows States to Bar Transgender Athletes From Girls' Sports NYT: Supreme Court Lifts Spending Limits on Political Parties and Candidates CNN: ‘I am so, so sorry': NPR reporter explains SCOTUS retirement error The Atlantic: The White House Considers Granting 250 Pardons for the Nation's Birthday Bloomberg: Trump Reports at Least $1.4 Billion in 2025 Crypto Earnings NYT: Trump Cut a Billion-Dollar Mining Deal. His Sons Stand to Profit.  WaPo: GOP rebellion over Trump's elections overhaul leads House to recess for July Fourth early WaPo: Congressman says depression diagnosis caused months-long absence Yahoo: Few details known on Mitch McConnell's health 2 weeks after hospitalization Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Announcements: https://fight2win.standupforscience.net/ @1:37 https://www.reddit.com/r/StandUpForScience/s/8zQSflSxAJ Vote Against Federal Homeopathy Bill @12:47 Follow-ups: Wisconsin DOJ announces settlement in alleged multi-state scheme @15:08 FEMA official who claimed he teleported to Waffle House ousted @18:59 Military services again requiring recruits to get flu shots @20:22 Bolton Pleads Guilty @20:54 News: SCOTUS SCOTUS Lifts Spending Limits on Political Parties and Candidates @28:03 Supreme Court Rejects Efforts to End Birthright Citizenship @28:40 Supreme Court Expands Trump's Power Over Immigration @34:24 Justices Expand Presidential Power Over Regulators, but not Fed @37:03 SCOTUS Contradictory Rulings Hinge On 1 Critical Element Supreme Court Upholds Grace Period to Count Mail-In Ballots @41:30 SCOTUS Rejects Trump's Request to Appeal E. Jean Carroll Verdict @48:13 E. Jean Carroll asks judge to release $5 million Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Bayer @49:45 Supreme Court Overturns Hawaii Gun Law @54:06 SCOTUS Allows States to Bar Transgender Athletes From Girls' Sports @57:45 Politics: Senate Defeats War Powers Rebuke of President After Fiery Clash @1:00:12 Mamdani's Rent Freeze Is Approved by New York City Board @1:03:15 Health/Medicine/Science: CDC's chief blocked a covid vaccine study. Now it's in a top medical journal @1:05:49 Religious Nonsense: Bible stories are approved as required reading in Texas public schools @1:07:08 Final Stories: A Book Offering ‘Biblical Proof That Trump Will Save America.'...Just 1 Catch @1:09:50 Tulsi Gabbard @1:12:26

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. Guest: KUOW Politics Editor Cat Smith Related Links: Seattle, King County announce sweeping changes to homeless service system How the SCOTUS trans athlete ruling affects WA Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits Supreme Court Lifts Spending Limits on Political Parties and Candidates Takeaways from Supreme Court term: Trump’s power is enhanced, but he lost some high-profile cases Seattle dog, cream cheese and all, named country’s best hot dog by NYT Which of these 8 Famous American Hot Dogs is the Best? Chef José Andrés Weighs In Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for July 2, 2026U.S. Supreme Court's Conservative Majority Unleashes Political Party Coordinated Campaign Money – And Likely More Big Donor InfluenceIn the tradition of Citizens United, the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority decided National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC, allowing political parties to spend unlimited funds on behalf of a  federal candidate. It could unleash even more campaign money and more big donor influence.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:U.S. Supreme Court - Opinion in Republican Senate Campaign Committee v. FEC Federal Election Commission - Supreme Court issues opinion in National Republican Senatorial Committee, et al. v. FEC, et al. SCOTUSblog - Justices strike down campaign finance lawCovington & Burling Law Firm - Supreme Court Decision in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission Empowers Political Parties, Calls Other Restrictions into Question End Citizens United - ECU Blasts SCOTUS for Siding With Billionaires and Special Interests Over Voters in NRSC v. FECRelated ADM Reports:American Democracy Minute - (2025)  U.S. Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Coordinated Campaign Finance Limits for Political Parties.  It Could Unleash Another Torrent of Election Cash.Groups Taking Action:Issue One, Public Citizen, Campaign Legal Center/League of Women Voters/Common CauseFind all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org Subscribe for FREE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most podcasting platforms.#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #BigMoney #MoneyinPolitics #USSupremeCourt #SCOTUS #DNC #RNC

The opposition says it is determined to unseat the ruling APC in 2027. But can it achieve that if one of the platforms expected to play a major role is caught in a legal battle?A recent court ruling has thrown the future of the NDC into uncertainty, prompting questions about what happens if the party eventually loses its registration. Would that derail Peter Obi's political ambitions? Would it affect ongoing talks among opposition figures? Or is this simply another legal hurdle that can be overcome?In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we examine what the court's decision really means, what the opposition is saying, and whether Nigeria's political landscape could change before the next general election.

Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. In this episode we break down the results from last week's Democratic primaries in New York City, which saw candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America prevail in key congressional races (as well as downballot in local and state races). We break down what happened, review the deranged responses from both the right and centrist Democrats, the place of Israel/Palestine in these contests (and the ludicrous if expected charges of anti-semitism that followed), and consider what it might mean for the left in the age of Trump—however much longer that lasts—and more. Sources: Peruse all the results from the NYC Democratic primary at the New York Times. Noah Rothman, "The DSA Is a Hate Group, and What It Hates Is America," National Review, June 24, 2026 — "The Hostile Takeover of the Democratic Party That Everyone but the Democrats Saw Coming," National Review, June 25, 2026 Brianna Lyman, "Socialist Primary Wins Prove Mass Migration Remakes America," The Federalist, June 25, 2026 Jonah Goldberg, "Crazy Begets Crazy in New York City," The Dispatch, June 24, 2026 Michael Luciano, "'I'm Done, I'm Not in That F*cking Political Party':James Carville Freaks Out After Progressives Win Big in Democratic Primaries," Mediaite, June 24, 2026 Elizabeth Kim, "'You're next': The Black and Latino New Yorkers Feeling Burned by Mamdani's Primary Sweep," Gothamist, June 24, 2026

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Jerry opens the show with a Morning Rant about wanting to make Second City a national laugh mark in Canada! Carmi Levi joins the show to chat with Jerry about why the Conservative party won't be the only one to use AI, as well as how one third of real estate listings are written with AI. Do you like fireworks on special occasions? Jerry speaks with Brampton councillor for Ward’s 3 & 4, Dennis Keenan about how Toronto-area cities are trying to dampen the ‘anarchy’ around fireworks displays. Finally to round out hour 1, Eric Alper talks with Jerry about the lack of usage of bathrooms at events.

Ryan and Dana discuss John Morgan announcing the winning name in his contest to name a new political party. They also hear a listener's reaction from the iHeartRadio Talkback feature about how the name was chosen and how many people likely came up with the same idea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Australia officially has a new political party. It’s called Community Strong Australia, and it’s been founded by two of the country's most prominent independent MPs. On today’s podcast I sat down with Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall to discuss the launch of their new party, why their fellow teal independents aren’t coming along for the ride, and what CSA has to offer for young voters. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Zara SeidlerGuests: Zali Steggall and Allegra SpenderProducer: Orla Maher Shot on Fujifilm. Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mazhar Abbas is a prominent Pakistani journalist, senior analyst, and staunch advocate for press freedom, born on July 6, 1958. Known for his extensive 27-year career, he currently works with Geo News and Daily Jang, previously holding senior roles at ARY News and serving as the secretary-general of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters: 0:00 Chapters2:00 Vote of No Confidence, Military vs Democracy 7:00 Benazir Bhutto 19:05 Imran Khan22:19 Sindh and PPP28:00 Electoral politics vs non-electoral politics 30:42 PPP and Political Victimization 35:00 Political Process and Establishment controlling politics44:00 Charter of Democracy 54:33 Altaf Hussain, MQM, Imran Farooq and Azeem Tariq1:12:30 MQM and Muhajir Representation 1:28:10 Establishment, Political Parties and the political process 1:40:25 People suffered for supporting PPP and political culture1:48:40 Journalism, abusing Zia ul Haq and being targeted by MQM 1:56:30 Journalism, Media and Polarization 2:03:14 Rashid Latif and Match Fixing 2:08:00 Revolt in Pakistan Hockey and Pakistan going to India to play 2:11:00 Audience Questions

The Rebbe clarifies that religious education should be overseen by experts, not necessarily only religious individuals, and must remain separate from political parties. He addresses misunderstandings about his position and emphasizes the importance of non-partisan education. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/008/2107

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For years, political defections have remained a recurring feature of Nigeria's democratic journey, with politicians frequently moving from one party to another after winning elections.Now, the National Democratic Congress, NDC, has introduced a policy requiring all candidates seeking elective offices on its platform to sign anti-defection affidavits and indemnity forms, committing themselves to vacate their seats if they leave the party after winning elections.The move has sparked fresh debate about political loyalty, party discipline and whether elected officials should be allowed to retain their mandates after defecting from the parties on which they were elected.Join us in this episode of Nigeria Daily as we examine why the NDC introduced the policy, what it hopes to achieve, and whether anti-defection affidavits can help strengthen Nigeria's democracy ahead of the 2027 elections.

June 16th, 2026

For years, political parties have served as the platforms through which politicians seek power, build alliances, and contest elections in Nigeria.Now, a Federal High Court ruling directing INEC to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties has sparked fresh debate about the future of opposition politics and democratic competition ahead of the 2027 general elections.Join us in this episode of Nigeria Daily as we examine what the ruling means for the ADC, the politicians aligned with the party, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and the future of Nigeria's political landscape.

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We detail the emergence of political parties from Washington's own cabinet. 

We've seen the memes accusing one party or the other being mostly responsible for deficits, unemployment, and recessions. Michael and Allan get beyond the memes and drill down in answering the question of whether Republicans or Democrats are worse for economic prosperity. Spoiler Alert: It's complicated.

In Part two of the endorsements Greg goes deeper into political parties. What those parties mean and why Greg Jamison going against his party to endorse a democrat is so impactful. The response from most is that what political party you are in does matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(4) Thaddeus McCotter reviews how political parties adjust after primary elections, highlighting internal conflicts between establishment figures and MAGA or socialist factions. President Trump remains focused on his policy priorities regardless of midterm election outcomes.1900 BRUSSELS

No Jargon celebrates its 300th episode with a conversation about where American democracy and politics stand today, featuring the Scholar Strategy Network's new board chair, Mark Schmitt. Americans are increasingly frustrated with both the Democratic and Republican parties thanks to endless fundraising messages, political gridlock, and the sense that politicians don't represent the people. Schmitt makes the case that political parties are still a vital part of a healthy democracy and talks through the kinds of structural changes that could help rebuild trust and bring more people into the political process. For more on this topic: Read the New America report co-authored by Schmitt, A Blueprint for Healthier Political Parties Check out New America's companion report, A Model for Associational Party Building

Freedom Foundation of Minnesota CEO Annette Meeks joins Chad to call out the 'dumpster fire' endorsement process on display from both parties over the weekend and shares her prediction that we've seen the end of that process in Minnesota.

George Washington warned us that political parties bring their own frightful despotism. From gerrymandering to primaries, We the People have allowed political parties to not only rule our elections, but to poison our interactions with their venom and hatred. Will we continue to let these private organizations drag the United States into the ash heap of history?

New polling shows One Nation is now Australia's most popular political party; Israel's military captures a strategic site in southern Lebanon as it expands its ground offensive; and in cycling, Jonas Vingegaard wins the Giro d'Italia.

Judy Dempsey discusses how the AfD has become Germany's leading political party by capitalizing on public anger over housing shortages and the government's handling of the wars in Iran and Ukraine. The party represents a growing threat to the established political order in Europe. (16)1948

In this episode of Politics in Question, Lee and James chat with Didi Kuo about how to fix political parties. Kuo is a Center Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and co-author, alongside Lee Drutman, of a new report, A Blueprint for Healthier Political Parties (New America, 2026). Why do we need strong political parties? Are parties failing because of internal choices or outside forces? Why does every election feel existential? These are some of the questions Lee and James explore this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-Rob spends the hour gleefully reading the Democrats' 2024 “autopsy report,” concluding that the party doesn't need an autopsy at all — it needs pallbearers, a casket, and maybe a Viking funeral for good measure. -Newsmax Hotline Guest Tony Kinnett joins Rob for a hilarious and brutal takedown of the Democrats' post-election “autopsy” report, calling it a disorganized disaster full of contradictions, internal fighting, and cluelessness about why Donald Trump won. Kinnett argues the party is morally, intellectually, and politically bankrupt, comparing Democrat leadership to embarrassing relatives nobody wants to stand next to in public. Today's podcast is sponsored by : CHAPTER - If you're turning 65 or already on Medicare, call Chapter at 27-MEDICARE for the plan that suits you best. RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting http://ReliefFactor.com  GHOSTBED - I used to think a mattress was just furniture, until I got my GhostBed! GhostBed is offering my audience their lowest prices of the season, plus an extra 10% off. Go to http://GhostBed.com/CARSON and use promo code CARSON BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday… Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) You can now WATCH and chat with The Rob Carson Show LIVE on Newsmax's social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Rumble) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump is doing something unprecedented, completely wrong, and utterly corrupt. He's stealing $1.8 billion from American taxpayers to give to his political friends and use against his political enemies. Who's to blame for this? Republicans. Every single Republican. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What shapes your identity more — your faith or your politics? In this episode, sociologist George Yancey explores how Americansengage in public life today and why that engagement often feels louder, sharper and more polarized than in previous decades. George Yancey, professor of sociology at Baylor University, distinguishes public engagement from political engagement, noting that evangelicals have long contributed to the common good through volunteering, giving, mentoring and building institutions, even if those efforts receive less attention than politics.Together, NAE President Walter Kim and George Yancey examine how recent cultural and political dynamics have amplified partisan voices and intensified the pressures shaping Christian public witness.They also point toward a better way forward: a kingdom-centered identity marked by humility, curiosityand a deeper sense of belonging in Christ. You‘ll hear: How today's tensions are less about “Christian nationalism” and more about identity politics on both the right and left;Why political tribalism is so powerful in this moment; and How the Church can offer deeper belonging and a more faithful witness. As polarization grows, this episode invites Christians to re-center their identity — and engage public life with truth, love and concern for every neighbor. Subscribe today wherever you listen to podcasts.Do you like the podcast?Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. This is the best way for others to discover these conversations. If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and hit the notification bell to be sure you never miss an episode. And don't forget to pass your favorite episodes along to colleagues, friends and family.Resources Full conversation with George Yancey on YouTubeFor further study see Jeremiah 17:9, Luke 10, John 4, Galatians 3 “It's Not ‘Christian Nationalism.' It's Conservative Identity Politics.” by George Yancey in Christianity Today Books written by George Yancey What Is Christian Nationalism Anyway?, episode of NAE Difficult Conversations podcastNationalism vs. Patriotism: What's the Difference?, NAE podcast with Paul Miller“How to Live Well With Enemies,” by Luke Bretherton in Evangelicals magazine“A Christian's Place in Political Parties,” Q&A with Cherie Harder in Evangelicals magazineToday's Conversation is brought to you by Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company.

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 correspondents Sam Sokol and Ariela Karmel join host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. The opposition parties are shaping up ahead of the upcoming elections, as Sokol and Karmel discuss the familiar and new political figures and the jockeying among parties to maximize votes. Karmel also reports on a new Druze political party, the first time the community has formed one in decades, following their deep sense of frustration with the government. As the Knesset returns to its first session after a prolonged break, Sokol and Karmel discuss the expected legislative blitz, including proposed laws to split the role of the attorney general, a controversial proposed political probe into October 7, restricting Israel’s broadcast media landscape, as well as the military exemption service law for the ultra-Orthodox. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen joins Eisenkot’s Yashar party After joining Yashar, ex-head of Shin Bet says Smotrich a ‘legitimate’ partner, but not Ben Gvir Amid speculation of merger, Eisenkot and Liberman say they’re ‘deepening cooperation’ Golan: Zionist opposition must partner with Arab party Ra’am to topple government Yisrael Beytenu, said to eye merger with Eisenkot, adds hostages’ brother to ranks Contentious proposals dominate planned legislative blitz as Knesset readies to resume PM said to ask Haredim to again shelve draft exemption bill — this time until after election 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: ToI political correspondents Ariela Karmel and Sam Sokol join host Jessica Steinberg on today's Daily Briefing podcast. (ToI)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of UNBIASED Politics, we explore the evolution of political parties in the United States and how the country's party system developed into what we see today. The Constitution never mentioned political parties, and many of the nation's founders were openly skeptical of them. So how did parties become one of the most powerful forces in American politics? We walk through the rise and fall of early parties, from the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans to the emergence of the modern Democratic and Republican parties. Along the way, we look at key political realignments, shifting voter coalitions, and the historical events that reshaped party identities over time. This episode provides a clear, nonpartisan look at how political parties formed, why they evolved, and how their development continues to shape elections and policy debates in the United States today. ⁠Watch⁠ this episode on YouTube. Follow Jordan on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices