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In this special midterms edition of “The Conversation with Dasha Burns,” Adam Hamilton, the pastor and Democratic candidate challenging Sen. Roger Marshall, sits down with Dasha at a campaign office in Kansas to discuss why he thinks the race is competitive – and why he believes a moderate, bridge-building approach can win over voters in this deeply Republican state. Hamilton talks about the cost of fuel and tariffs, the war in Iran, his appeal to Republican voters and the role of faith in politics. He also responds to criticism from Sen. Ted Cruz over his theology, discusses whether Democrats can win over evangelical Christians and weighs in on whether President Donald Trump is a Christian. Check out our new POLITICO podcast “Decoded,” starting on Monday, October 5. It will be a daily brief on the people, power moves, policy battles and market shifts defining what's next in global technology. Subscribe here: https://pod.link/politicodispatch Have thoughts for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at 202-643-1536.

The Decoded Podcast explores the people, policy battles and market forces shaping the future of technology around the world, drawing on POLITICO's reporting to make sense of what's happening and what comes next. Be sure to subscribe to the Decoded newsletter here. The first episode drops October 5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theobros are a new genre of Internet influencer who discuss theology on podcasts. They have been gaining an online following by saying the Bible supports their segregationist and antisemitic views. Bob Smietana from Religion News Service reported on these Theobros, and spoke to The Bulletin about their beliefs. Then, as the mid-term elections approach, we discuss the phenomenon of pastors, seminarians and former clergy running as Democratic candidates. We re-air a conversation with Mockingcast's David Zahl, diving specifically into the rise of Texas's Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. Lastly, Charlie Sykes and Russell Moore discuss how to interpret polling data around the 2028 election, if they think JD Vance or Marco Rubio is more likely to become the Republican candidate, and what to value when thinking about who to vote for. REFERENCED IN THE SHOW: The rise of the Jim Crow theobros - Bob Smietana 'They're not real pastors': As clergy run as Democrats, Republicans question their faith - Religion News Service Can Democrats Reclaim the Christian Moral Highground? - Jia Lynn Yang GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUESTS: Bob Smietana is a national reporter for Religion News Service based near Chicago, covering evangelicals, weird religion, and the changing religious landscape. David Zahl is the founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries, editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird website, and co-host of both The Mockingcast and The Brothers Zahl podcasts. His latest book is, The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World. His writing has been featured in The Washington Post, Christianity Today, and The Guardian, among others. Charles J. Sykes is a political commentator who hosted a conservative talk show in Wisconsin for 23 years. He was the former editor-in-chief of The Bulwark, and is currently an MSNBC contributor. Sykes has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Politico, Salon, and other national publications. He has appeared on the Today Show, ABC, NBC, Fox News, CNN, PBS, and the BBC. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a twice-weekly news analysis podcast from Christianity Today, with editor-at-large Russell Moore. Each episode offers commentary on current events and headlining news with a roundtable of premier guests, and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Host: Alexa Copeland Producer: Nathan Nipper Associate Producer: Alexa Copeland Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producer: Erik Petrik Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump recently banned three major media outlets from the White House including CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, stating that these journalists “threatened national security and/or spread falsehoods” through their coverage.  This led to litigation from these outlets against the Trump Administration, based on violations of the First Amendment/freedom of the press & Fifth Amendment/due process protections. Recently a U.S. District Judge issued a two-week temporary restraining order on Trump's ban restoring the outlets' White House access for now. On October 8th, the TRO will expire, leading many to believe Trump will then enforce a complete ban, unless stopped by a judge.  On this Lawyer 2 Lawyer episode, Craig welcomes Peter Loge, Director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University, an Associate Professor, and the founding director of the Project on Ethics in Political Communication.  Craig & Peter spotlight the freedom of the press. President Trump's recent ban of journalists from three major media outlets,  the Judge's order to restore press credentials, the First & Fifth Amendment, and the potential impact on the press.   Mentioned in this episode:Office Hours with Karpf and Loge

CannCon and Chris Paul close the week by workshopping a new Friday segment idea before diving into a Politico story on a judge ruling Trump unlawfully removed a US Attorney, and what that says about who actually holds appointment power. The meat of the show is the release of Brian Cole's confession transcripts in the January 5th pipe bomb case, where the hosts walk through the interrogation dynamics and why the reaction online has been so wildly off base. From there it is a Georgia election board leader requesting federal intervention, a Miami judge holding that Congress cannot ban non citizens from voting, and a dual national arrested over the Fairford air base incident. They close with two genuinely bizarre crime stories, a Steve Hilton campaign ad, and a remarkable medical recovery.  

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Managing Editor Tyler McBrien and Senior Editors Anna Bower and Michael Feinberg to talk through the week's big news in national security, including:“Third Country's the Charm.” On Tuesday, the Supreme Court cleared the way—for the third time—for the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to “third countries” with which they have no connection, staying a lower court ruling that found the policy unlawful and agreeing to hear the case on the merits in December. The decision comes days after the administration quietly flew a group of Somali men—some with no criminal records, who had been held at Guantánamo Bay for a month after being told their plane was only stopping in Cuba to refuel—to Mogadishu, on a flight that departed hours after an appeals court made clear the third-country removal policy was blocked. It also comes as lower courts are increasingly finding the administration in contempt for violating their orders in deportation cases, and as the full D.C. Circuit weighs whether Judge James Boasberg can continue his contempt inquiry into last year's Alien Enemies Act flights. What does this pattern tell us about the administration's relationship with the courts? And how far it is willing to push its immigration agenda?“Here Comes the Bribe.” Last week, ProPublica revealed that, by late 2024, FBI anti-corruption agents believed they had enough evidence to seek a sweeping bribery investigation stemming from a defense contractor's illegal donations to Maine Senator Susan Collins and other members of Congress—only for the probe to die when the Trump administration gutted the FBI and Justice Department units that handle public corruption cases. Collins denies any wrongdoing and has called the contractor a liar, but the story has become a central issue in her tight reelection race. It's also just the latest in a string of stories raising questions about public integrity in and around the Trump administration, from the Putin-linked Russian oligarch that secretly bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding, to the Kash Patel- and Todd Blanche-studded wedding of former U.S. Attorney Alina Habba to a Turkish businessman with close ties to the Erdoğan government—with mixed martial arts manager Abdelaziz Ali, a former FBI source and suspected double agent, in attendance. What does the Collins story tell us about what happens when no one is minding the store on public corruption? And how worried should we be about who is buying access to the president's inner circle?“Manufactured Content.” President Trump escalated his war on the press this month, banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House and having the Secret Service seize their reporters' press passes over what he described as years of unfair coverage. A federal judge has since temporarily ordered their access restored, finding the ban likely violated their due process rights. But the White House isn't just restricting who gets to tell its story—it's also paying to tell its own, launching a series of taxpayer-funded TV ads that feature President Trump and closely track his campaign messaging, including one nearly identical to a 2024 campaign spot, just weeks before the midterms. The White House insists these are merely public service announcements. Is the administration breaking longstanding norms in an effort to take control of the narrative? And are there any legal limits that might stop it?In object lessons, Mike has two cautionary tales about tech appeal: “When We Cease to Understand the World” and “The Maniac.” Tyler is embracing sexy technical gear with a recommendation of Field Mag. Scott is returning to an old favorite that just understands him: “Fantasy Football Punishments for Your Work League that Violate the Geneva Convention.” And Anna is delighted by a more cutthroat side of cutting-edge: the National Havoc Robot League.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Managing Editor Tyler McBrien and Senior Editors Anna Bower and Michael Feinberg to talk through the week's big news in national security, including:“Third Country's the Charm.” On Tuesday, the Supreme Court cleared the way—for the third time—for the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to “third countries” with which they have no connection, staying a lower court ruling that found the policy unlawful and agreeing to hear the case on the merits in December. The decision comes days after the administration quietly flew a group of Somali men—some with no criminal records, who had been held at Guantánamo Bay for a month after being told their plane was only stopping in Cuba to refuel—to Mogadishu, on a flight that departed hours after an appeals court made clear the third-country removal policy was blocked. It also comes as lower courts are increasingly finding the administration in contempt for violating their orders in deportation cases, and as the full D.C. Circuit weighs whether Judge James Boasberg can continue his contempt inquiry into last year's Alien Enemies Act flights. What does this pattern tell us about the administration's relationship with the courts? And how far it is willing to push its immigration agenda?“Here Comes the Bribe.” Last week, ProPublica revealed that, by late 2024, FBI anti-corruption agents believed they had enough evidence to seek a sweeping bribery investigation stemming from a defense contractor's illegal donations to Maine Senator Susan Collins and other members of Congress—only for the probe to die when the Trump administration gutted the FBI and Justice Department units that handle public corruption cases. Collins denies any wrongdoing and has called the contractor a liar, but the story has become a central issue in her tight reelection race. It's also just the latest in a string of stories raising questions about public integrity in and around the Trump administration, from the Putin-linked Russian oligarch that secretly bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding, to the Kash Patel- and Todd Blanche-studded wedding of former U.S. Attorney Alina Habba to a Turkish businessman with close ties to the Erdoğan government—with mixed martial arts manager Abdelaziz Ali, a former FBI source and suspected double agent, in attendance. What does the Collins story tell us about what happens when no one is minding the store on public corruption? And how worried should we be about who is buying access to the president's inner circle?“Manufactured Content.” President Trump escalated his war on the press this month, banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House and having the Secret Service seize their reporters' press passes over what he described as years of unfair coverage. A federal judge has since temporarily ordered their access restored, finding the ban likely violated their due process rights. But the White House isn't just restricting who gets to tell its story—it's also paying to tell its own, launching a series of taxpayer-funded TV ads that feature President Trump and closely track his campaign messaging, including one nearly identical to a 2024 campaign spot, just weeks before the midterms. The White House insists these are merely public service announcements. Is the administration breaking longstanding norms in an effort to take control of the narrative? And are there any legal limits that might stop it?In object lessons, Mike has two cautionary tales about tech appeal: “When We Cease to Understand the World” and “The Maniac.” Tyler is embracing sexy technical gear with a recommendation of Field Mag. Scott is returning to an old favorite that just understands him: “Fantasy Football Punishments for Your Work League that Violate the Geneva Convention.” And Anna is delighted by a more cutthroat side of cutting-edge: the National Havoc Robot League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 1,677.Today, on Ukraine's Day of Defenders, Russia unleashes a new weapon against the country, one specifically designed to hurt civilians as winter approaches. Another school in Kyiv is hit and the British Foreign Office adds 31 more names to its list of sanctioned Russians, along with personal details including a few phone numbers. We gave one of them a ring. Russia seemingly gets the wrong end of the stick and threatens nuclear war over its Kaliningrad enclave. Later, Francis speaks to the director of a Lviv-based institute promoting Ukrainian culture and documenting Russia's war in the form of folk tales.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.Sophie O'Sullivan (Telegraph journalist).Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Sasha Dovzhyk, founder of Index: institute for documentation and exchange.Producer: Rachel PorterSenior Producer: Lilian FawcettVideo Producer: Sophie O'SullivanSocial Producer: Tom SteedStudio Director: Meghan SearleExecutive Editor: Francis DearnleyCreated by David KnowlesNOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatestCONTENT REFERENCED:Pentagon excludes key allies from NATO meeting (Politico)https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/30/trump-nato-allies-left-out-01100310Lockheed Martin in ‘Deep' Overseas Patriot Production Talks as Ukraine Eyes Domestic Output (Kyiv Post)https://www.kyivpost.com/post/85792'Apocalypse Baroque: Tales from Ukraine at War' by Sasha Dovzhyk:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Apocalypse-Baroque-Tales-Ukraine-War/dp/1917569319 Victoria Amelina Fellowship Programme 2027 (INDEX):https://www.index-ukraine.org/en/news/vidkritij-konkurs-na-stipendiyu-imeni-viktoriyi-amelinoyi-2027 If you're interested in sponsoring Dom's upcoming defence event, email our colleagues at events@telegraph.co.ukEMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many as possible.HIGHLIGHTS:Russia launches new missile at Ukraine designed to destroy energy infrastructureMoscow lost 46,000 troops in September, its highest monthly toll of the year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At a White House lunch this week, tech executives signed a voluntary safety pact on AI. Gabby Miller, AI and tech congressional reporter at Politico, discusses the details of the agreement.Photo: US President Donald Trump, seated next to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (2L) and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg (L), speaks during a meeting with technology executives about artificial intelligence, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 29, 2026. (Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the fight for Congress grows more tense, the difference between victory for Red or Blue may hinge on the MAHA movement. Are its members satisfied with what the GOP and Donald Trump have done for them? Do they feel betrayed by everything that hasn't gone their way? RFK Jr. may still be their charismatic leader, but he's not on the ballot. Theodore Ross sits down with three great FERN reporters — Jill Filipovic, Jane Black, and Teresa Cotsirilos — to get their take on where the movement is headed and which party benefits now that food politics is driving the debate. This interview is part of FERN's special series, “MAHA and the Midterms,” in partnership with Mother Jones and Politico.

Politico reported that Jerome Powell is likely to remain at the Federal Reserve beyond his four-year Chair term, which ended in February 2026, because he holds a Board seat through January 31, 2028. The Chair must be selected from among sitting Governors and confirmed by the Senate, with Vice Chair Philip Jefferson serving as Acting Chair if the position is vacant. Powell has previously secured bipartisan Senate confirmations, including an 80 to 19 vote in May 2022. The policy context includes inflation peaking at 9.1 percent in June 2022 and rates rising to 5.25 to 5.5 percent by July 2023. Leadership continuity can stabilize markets, influence bank supervision under Michael Barr, and affect lending conditions for businesses. Founders can plan by modeling steady communications, laddering debt maturities, and monitoring personnel alongside inflation and employment data.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode:“That's Propaganda,” says former DOJ senior ethics attorney, Joseph W. Tirrell, on the Trump administration's re-airing of their 2024 campaign ad, on the taxpayer's dimeWhy Mary and Andrew think SCOTUS' decision to uphold Trump's SAVE voter database will have a greater effect on the next electionHow irked the high court is about having to reject the Trump-back Missouri congressional map for a third timeThe legal status of the attempted media ban by the White HouseAnthropic's heated fight with the government over being labeled a “supply chain risk”The “hot mess” surrounding FBI agents reportedly being subpoenaed to testify in the grand conspiracy investigation in the Southern District of Florida, all while Jack Smith testifies in front of Congress yet again Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two weeks after one phone call, four hostages walked free from Gaza...A Note from James:After the election, before Trump was sworn in for his second term, Biden's national security team needed to reach the president-elect about the hostages in Gaza.According to Bill O'Reilly, they couldn't get through.So who did they call?Bill O'Reilly.Bill says he set up the conversation, moderated it, and didn't offer a single opinion. About two weeks later, four hostages were released.That story is a good example of his new book, Confronting America: What Has to Change.Bill has spent more than 50 years around the people who make the news. Presidents. Political leaders. Media executives. Celebrities. He's interviewed five presidents. He's traveled around the world. And in this book, he names names. No anonymous sources.It's Trump. It's Mamdani. It's Soros. It's Paul McCartney. It's David Letterman.In 1996, Bill launched The O'Reilly Factor. It was an opinion show that openly said it was an opinion show, and it became one of the biggest programs in cable news.Now he runs his own media operations outside the traditional networks.Fair warning: I was more opinionated in this interview than I usually am.Bill has strong views on the media, Iran, New York City, the political parties, and where the country is headed. I pushed back in a few places, agreed with him in others, and the point is not that you have to agree with either of us.Listen and decide for yourself.At the end, I asked Bill about something he wrote in the book: his father's final words were about never reaching his potential.So I asked Bill whether he feels like he has reached his.I expected him to say he was still chasing it.He didn't.Episode Description:Bill O'Reilly joins James to talk about Confronting America: What Has to Change, a book built from decades of firsthand encounters with presidents, political figures, media executives, and major events.The conversation starts with O'Reilly's account of helping establish communication between the outgoing Biden national-security team and President-elect Trump during negotiations over hostages in Gaza. From there, James asks what being close to power has taught him—and how much of what happens behind the scenes ever reaches the public.They turn to the U.S.-Iran conflict, oil prices, the Strait of Hormuz, and the risks of making decisions when the consequences are difficult to predict. O'Reilly argues that the conflict became more complicated than initially expected, while James asks how media coverage shapes public perceptions of events like these.That leads to a larger debate over political media. O'Reilly distinguishes the openly opinionated format of The O'Reilly Factor from what he sees as increasing ideological alignment inside news organizations. James pushes on whether opinion-driven cable news helped create that environment in the first place.They also discuss the Trump administration's fight with CNN, MS NOW, and Politico over White House access. Despite his criticism of those outlets, O'Reilly says he would have handled the dispute differently: keep them in the room, but don't give them additional attention.The conversation then moves to New York City politics, affordability, inequality, Mayor Zohran Mamdani's agenda, municipal grocery stores, and the broader disagreement over how much government should intervene in markets. James is unusually explicit about his own views in this section, while O'Reilly explains how he sees the ideological divide reshaping both parties.Near the end, James asks what changed when O'Reilly left corporate television and began running his own media operations. O'Reilly says independence gives him something he values more than reach: control over what he says and how he says it.Finally, James asks about one of the most personal passages in the book. O'Reilly's father died believing he had not fully realized his potential. Does Bill still feel the same pressure?His answer is surprisingly settled. He wants to continue doing good work, but he no longer feels he has something left to prove.What You'll Learn:O'Reilly's account of helping connect the Biden and Trump teams during Gaza hostage negotiations.Why he views the U.S.-Iran conflict as a major political and strategic risk.How James and O'Reilly think media bias, opinion programming, and White House press access have changed political journalism.Why O'Reilly says The O'Reilly Factor was designed to present strong opinions alongside competing viewpoints.How affordability, inequality, municipal grocery stores, and government intervention shape their debate over New York City politics.Why O'Reilly believes technology and partisan media environments are changing how voters understand politics.What running his own media companies taught O'Reilly about editorial independence and control.How his father's final words shaped his thinking about ambition, achievement, and whether he has fulfilled his potential.Timestamped Chapters:[02:57] A Note from JamesJames introduces Confronting America, O'Reilly's career, the political tone of the conversation, and the question he asks Bill about fulfilling his potential.[04:21] Why This Book Is More PersonalJames asks why Confronting America feels different from O'Reilly's historical books and previous Confronting titles.[04:55] Fifty Years Around PowerO'Reilly says his career gave him firsthand access to presidents, political figures, media executives, and major events he wanted to document.[06:10] The Hostage Negotiation StoryJames asks O'Reilly to explain his account of connecting the Biden foreign-policy team with President-elect Trump.[07:44] Trump, Netanyahu, and the Transition of PowerJames asks why Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wanted Trump's approval during the presidential transition.[08:17] The Risk of the Iran ConflictO'Reilly discusses Trump's decision-making on Iran, the length of the conflict, and potential political consequences.[09:37] Is Iran Near a Breaking Point?James and O'Reilly discuss economic pressure on Iran, oil shipments, Hormuz, and the administration's strategy.[10:28] Why the Media Covers Bad NewsJames asks why negative stories often dominate political and economic coverage.[11:50] Playing Devil's AdvocateJames challenges the idea that rising household assets necessarily constitute an exceptional news story.[13:16] Did Opinion Television Change News?James asks whether programs like The O'Reilly Factor helped push television toward more subjective political coverage.[13:51] The O'Reilly Factor as an Op-Ed ShowO'Reilly says the distinction was that his program explicitly identified itself as opinion.[15:32] Trump vs. CNN, MS NOW, and PoliticoJames and O'Reilly discuss the administration's attempt to remove several media organizations from White House access.[16:13] Press Freedom and Media BiasO'Reilly makes his case that political alignment has damaged trust in corporate media.[17:03] Why O'Reilly Would Have Kept Them in the RoomDespite his criticism of the outlets, O'Reilly says he would not have removed them from the White House.[18:11] New York City and Zohran MamdaniJames openly states his own disagreement with the mayor and asks O'Reilly why Mamdani's message connected with voters.[19:01] Inequality, Affordability, and Anti-Establishment PoliticsO'Reilly gives his interpretation of the economic frustrations behind Mamdani's support.[20:13] Candidates or Movements?O'Reilly argues that modern elections increasingly represent competing political movements rather than just individual personalities.[22:17] History, Populism, and AuthoritarianismJames asks about lessons from historical authoritarian movements and what voters understand about political ideology.[23:28] Technology and the Political Information BubbleO'Reilly argues that smartphones and personalized media make it easier for people to construct information environments that reinforce existing beliefs.[24:17] The Affordability DebateJames and O'Reilly discuss cost of living and whether political rhetoric matches policy outcomes.[25:26] Does Mamdani Believe His Own Policies?James asks whether the mayor's economic positions are strategic or sincerely held.[26:05] The Municipal Grocery Store DebateJames and O'Reilly discuss grocery margins, city-backed stores, subsidies, bodegas, and government intervention in consumer markets.[27:35] George Soros and Criminal-Justice PolicyJames asks O'Reilly about his criticism of George Soros and organizations supporting progressive prosecutors.[29:14] Life After Fox NewsJames asks what changed when O'Reilly went from hosting a corporate television program to running his own media businesses.[30:33] Editorial Independence at The FactorO'Reilly describes the autonomy he says he had during most of his years at Fox and how he wanted the program to attract viewers across political lines.[31:27] When Cable News Became an Echo ChamberO'Reilly criticizes the modern tendency to build panels and programming around people who largely agree with one another.[32:08] Did Bill O'Reilly Fulfill His Potential?James asks whether O'Reilly still feels driven by his father's final words.[32:24] “I Don't Know What Else I Gotta Do”O'Reilly says he no longer feels he has another major quest to complete, though he still wants to make good programs and grow his current work.Additional Resources:Confronting America: What Has to ChangeBill O'Reilly — Official WebsiteNYC Municipal Grocery Store ProgramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump took a beating from both parties for the Xi Jinping state dinner. Then Marco Rubio explained what happens if the Trump Xi meeting never takes place, and the answer should scare every American. The media banned from the dinner, the ballroom tour, and the GOP backlash got wall-to-wall coverage. The one thing that actually matters got zero. Meanwhile Bill Maher said something about Trump on Real Time that his own audience wasn't ready for, Abdul El-Sayed just made a bet that could end his Senate run before it starts, and two names surfaced behind the AI regulation push that explain why Washington suddenly wants to kill an industry. Jillian Michaels breaks it all down.IN THIS EPISODE:▶ Trump Xi Jinping Dinner: Rubio calls skipping this meeting "irresponsible." He's being polite. What he describes goes far beyond trade, and once you hear it the media circus over the ballroom looks a lot different.▶ White House Press Ban: CNN and Politico won their court case and still got stopped at the door. The same outlets screaming now stayed silent when another president tried it. Who, and when, is the part that ends the argument.▶ AI Regulation and Anthropic: Chamath Palihapitiya and Joe Lonsdale on a $10 trillion decision that picks which party runs the country for decades. Two billionaires paid for the AI panic. Wait until you hear what they actually own.▶ Bill Maher Gives Trump Credit: Maher broke from the left on live TV over crime. What he said, and what his own guest got wrong minutes later, tells you everything about where the media is headed.▶ Abdul El-Sayed vs Bill Maher: The Michigan Senate candidate wants to embarrass Maher on his own show. Jillian pulls his family's donor records and one Treasury designation that should have every Michigan voter asking questions.▶ AIPAC and Foreign Money: Jake from The Moderate Case reads James Fishback's donor list on air. Then Jillian ranks who's really buying Washington. AIPAC's spot on that list will make you rethink the entire debate.▶ Congo's Forgotten War: Millions dead and not one campus protest. A woman on the ground asks why. Jillian's answer comes from a refugee camp she slept in, and it names who's paying for the silence.

The Counter Momentum of Spin, with Dr. Franco Musio – A blending of the words “diplomacy” and “entertainment” describing the summit as “a celebration of spectacle, pageantry, and personal rapport over actual policy breakthroughs.” There was drama prior to the summit as CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were banned by President Trump over coverage labeled as “fake news,” although this was...

Announcements: Help Stop a Bill That Gives Religious Exemptions to Vaccine Requirements @2:01 House cancels votes, cutting week short, adjourning until after midterms @3:55 Follow-ups: Mitch McConnell has, yet again, gone missing - should he step down @5:17 Eric Schmitt v Jack Smith @7:33 Politics: Trump Moves to Cut Off Student Loans for Tons of Degrees @14:00 The US lays groundwork for possible military action in Cuba @15:09 Trump Approves $2.8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel, Including 40,000 One-Ton Bombs @16:32 White House Defends Trump's Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico in Court Filing @17:17 RAF Fairford Terror Plot: 6 Unanswered Questions @19:14 How President Trump Broke the Kennedy Center @21:37 Forklift truck seen 'repeatedly smashing into Kennedy Center pillar' amid Trump takeover Trump Says His Arch Would Be a ‘Military Complex' @28:20 Trump Officials Eject 750,000 From Obamacare Markets, Claiming Fraud @29:28 News: Saudis Give European Oil Buyers No Supplies for Next Month @34:14 Joe Rogan Calls Trump Fans 'F**king Nuts' @35:19 Health/Medicine/Science: RFK Jr. headlines sold-out anti-vaccine conference alongside Andrew Wakefield @37:19 The speech RFK, Jr. ‘looking at chemtrails,' Cassidy grills surgeon general pick on vaccines - Live Updates @40:58 New FDA nominee @42:53 RFK Jr.'s movement now has corporate sponsors @45:03 Religious Nonsense: In Germany, right-wing ‘Christfluencers' hope to follow the US religious right @48:50 Jehovah's Witnesses allow blood-derived products @50:28 The Curious Case Of America's Most Atheist State @53:48 Conspiracies: TikTok influencers promoting a home remedy that could cause botulism @56:28 Mat Staver: Send Money To Stop Drinking Fetuses - Joe.My.God. @59:10

Polls show that Americans aren't happy with President Donald Trump's economy, even as key economic indicators remain strong. POLITICO's economics correspondent Victoria Guida breaks down the disconnect, what's driving America's economic growth, and how rising energy costs are affecting consumers and could weigh on the economy ahead of the midterms. Plus, Congress may finally be moving toward a bipartisan permitting deal, and President Donald Trump announced plans for a new $15 billion steel plant in Iowa. Victoria Guida is an economics correspondent and columnist at POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and executive producer of POLITICO Energy.  Yi-Jo Shen is a freelance video producer for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Debra Kahn is the editorial director for energy and environmental coverage at POLITICO. Veronica Tejera is the deputy head of Audio/Video at POLITICO. Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Follow the show on Apple, Spotify, Youtube and Instagram. Follow POLITICO here:    ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram:  / politico      ➤ Facebook:  / politico   For more reporting on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy

We discuss elements of Trump's ban on CNN, MS now, and politico. While the judge put a temporary restraining order on the ban, It could be that the real point of it is discovery and uncovering policies that the media moguls have about covering the Trump administration.We look at Julie's family background in journalism and how much enjoyment her father got from stirring the pot.Clip from:Forbes Breaking NewsTrump Spars With Reporters Over White House Ban On Politico, CNN, MS NOW: 'You're Terrible'Follow Us:YouTubeXFacebookBlueskyAll audio & videos edited by: Jay Prescott Videography

9:00AM 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Weekly Feature: "FAKE NEWS!! 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Judd Dunning More info on Judd: www.judddunning.com Newsmax Insider Columnist · Humanix (Newsmax) Author · Nationally Syndicated Columnist Over inflated Controversies Shouldn't Decide Midterms By Judd Dunning News Max President Donald Trump just barred reporters from CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House. A free press needs access to the president, even when it disagrees with him. Yet Mr. Trump’s frustration is understandable. A disproportionate amount of time is spent discussing his personality, language and controversies compared with his administration’s actual record. With the midterms approaching, that record deserves a serious look.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a free excerpt from this week's Insider podcast episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss a federal judge's order directing the Trump administration to restore press passes for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists after the administration revoked them. Plus, Attorney General Todd Blanche's comments that press access to the White House is a “privilege.” To listen to the full conversation, become an Insider today. You'll get access to complete episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Head to staytuned.substack.com. Now more than ever, it's critical to stay tuned.  In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down: – The Supreme Court decision that blocked Missouri Republicans from using a gerrymandered map for the midterm elections; and  – The Supreme Court ruling that the Trump administration can use a Department of Homeland Security database to identify noncitizens on state voter rolls. Insiders, click HERE to listen to the full analysis. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Maddow shares new reporting that in the midst of elevated threats from Iran and its allies, Kash Patel demoted two top counterterrorism officials for not being adequately attentive to Stephen Miller's wife after she got harassing phone calls, even though the calls were not terrorism-related. And in the wake of Kash Patel's personal e-mail being hacked, the FBI suffered a massive hack of the personal information of employees, raising even more questions about Patel's ability to keep American safe in an increasingly threatening environment. Rachel Maddow shares new reporting from the Washington Post that the U.S. and Russia have agreed to remove some of the safety measures that placed human oversight between artificial intelligence and military weapons systems. The deal comes in the context of other examples of Trump eschewing American values and interests in order to ingratiate himself with the world's dictators.Ted Boutrous, a First Amendment lawyer who represents Rachel Maddow but is also representing MS NOW, CNN and Politico, talks with Rachel about progress in the lawsuit against Donald Trump's ban of some members of the news media from the White House.David Corn, investigative reporter for Mother Jones talks with Rachel Maddow about being targeted by Russia with weird, false, deepfake propaganda videos after the publication of his book on Russian interference in politics in the United States. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andy and Pavel break down Jay Stratton's latest comments ahead of Out of the Shadows, including his claim that he can reveal “a lot more than people think,” previously untold UAP events, questions over the history of AAWSAP/AATIP and why government appears to keep starting again. Plus, James Fox addresses the controversy surrounding Jason Sands and explains what he would have done differently, while Andy and Pavel discuss witness credibility, evidence, whistleblowers, government compartmentalisation and the latest Politico reporting around UAP secrecy.

Seattle’s ‘fourth-best city’ ranking hides the crime, drugs and homelessness. This must be a joke. Ninth Avenue in Seattle has reopened as painted decorations have been covered. // LongForm: GUEST: State Senator John Braun explains why he's confident he can buck national trends and will flip Washington's 3rd Congressional District red. // Quick Hit: A new Politico report claims MAGA is turning on Trump, but is that true?

September 29, 2026 - 5amFBI data breach fuels fears of harm to its employees: NYTFBI co-deputy director Andrew Baileey resignsWar with Iran is entering its eighth monthMS NOW, CNN, POLITICO look to extend block on press banCornell sexual assault investigation to be reopenedPaxton defends plea deal in child sex abuse caseAXIOS: Mike Johnson to travel to 22 states in final midterm sprintSenate Majority Leader Thune admits ‘SAVE Act' would not help GOP in the midtermsToday: Jack Smith to appear before the Senate Judiciary CommitteeLawmakers on both sides of aisle criticize Trump's move to cancel $810M in Congress-approved spendingToday: Trump set to meet with tech CEOs to talk AIPope Leo urges leaders to take AI concerns seriously To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How worried should we be about AI, and who should be making the decisions about its future? Mosh sits down with Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Politico and Axios and current CEO of Axios, for a wide-ranging conversation about the technology reshaping our lives. Jim explains why he takes warnings from AI researchers seriously, what's at stake in the race with China, and what AI could mean for jobs, journalism and American politics. They also get into Jim's new book, ⁠Simplify: How to Do Less and Get More Done⁠. Jim shares how he's applied that idea at Axios and in his own life: identifying the work that matters most, cutting obligations that consume time without adding much, and using AI to make life simpler instead of busier. It's a conversation about the future, and how to spend your time well right now. Mosheh Oinounou (⁠@mosheh⁠) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

Congratulations to now-former FBI director Andrew Bailey, who resigned this morning and got out of the way of whatever scandal is coming down the pike.   On Friday, a jury ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion to a company called Taction for infringing its haptic patents.   The White House is still blocking CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from the Oval Office and excluding CNN from pool duties. Does that violate Judge Kelly's TRO?   Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million after the company used her photo on packaging for televisions without paying for it.   DOOFUS OF THE DAY: Kansas Senator Roger Marshall is very hot for us all to know that he didn't sue his obstetrics patient for $50. He sued her for $3,400, and got her locked up over it. And he's sending a cease and desist letter to his opponent Adam Hamilton for making an ad about it — that'll shut 'em up!   MAIN SHOW: The Trump administration is back on its "pocket rescission" BS, purporting to cancel $1 billion of congressional allocations by waiting until the end of the session and shouting "MAKE ME!"   A guy who calls himself the "OnlyFans lawyer" has filed a dozen lawsuits in DC on behalf of January 6 rioters. They want reparations under the Federal Tort Claims Act, now that the slush fund is DOA.    The Supreme Court finally put an end to the shenanigans in Missouri, ensuring that the state will not be able to switch out its maps and squeeze out another Republican seat in Congress. But the Supreme Court also stayed a DC court injunction, paving the way for red states to use borked DHS immigration data to try and kick registered voters off of its voter rolls, if only one-by-one.   And Donald Trump is using your taxpayer dollars to run ads urging everyone to love him. That's definitely not legal under the GAO's standards for what counts as "publicity or propaganda." Taction Technology, Inc. v. Apple Inc. https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/59854908/taction-technology-inc-v-apple-inc   CNN v. Trump  https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/74823502/cable-news-network-inc-v-trump   Dua Lipa v. Samsung https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73319650/dua-lipa-v-samsung-electronics-america-inc/   White House "Pocket Rescission" Announcement https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2026/09/president-trump-takes-historic-action-to-eliminate-wasteful-and-harmful-spending/   People Not Politicians v. Onder [Supreme Court Missouri map order] https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/26a388_q86b.pdf   Department of Homeland Security v. League of Women Voters [Supreme Court SAVE order] https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/26a308_pok0.pdf   Congressional Letter to the White House re: ads https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/260924_letter_to_wh_re_trump_ad.pdf   White House "PSA" Announcement https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/09/presidential-public-service-announcements-are-nothing-new/   Public Law 118-47 (Section 715 on propaganda) https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2882/text   GAO Decision, "Executive Agencies—Communications about the 2019 Fourth of July Events on the National Mall," B-331262 https://www.gao.gov/products/b-331262 Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod  

For years we were told the science was settled, the clock was ticking, and questioning any of it made you a "denier." Now something is shifting. Politico is reporting on "climate hushing," a sudden silence from Democrats and environmental groups. The New York Times is running op-eds telling Democrats to stop centering climate. And the extreme worst-case scenario behind years of terrifying headlines is being reconsidered as implausible.On this episode of Rose Unplugged, Rose sits down with Marc Morano, founder of Climate Depot, to unpack what's really happening beneath the surface. They cover the RCP 8.5 walk-back, why voters care more about energy bills than emissions targets, and the war on your steak. They also ask a deeper question: what happens to a generation raised on fear of imminent collapse?Is this a correction, or the collapse of the climate narrative itself?Please Support this Podcast:www.askchapter.org/realhelphttps://www.mypillow.com  Promo Code: ROSEhttps://patriotmobile.com/partners/rosewww.americansforprosperity.orgwww.wordmarketingservices.com Rose's Ministry: www.sheiscalledbyhim.comSubscribe for FREE Newsletter and Download Devotionals

Happy Party People!How much of your paycheck is actually yours after paying for housing, groceries, health care, and child care?A new Georgetown Law study finds that approximately 70% of Georgians face at least one major affordability burden, with health care costs affecting 48% of residents.On this episode of Where The Party At?, Saba and Eldredge break down Georgia's affordability crisis, what the candidates for governor are proposing, and how decisions made by elected officials impact your everyday expenses.We also discuss Rick Jackson declining multiple debate invitations, the latest campaign attacks, Atlanta's BeltLine rail controversy, MARTA's $620,000 payroll mistake, and White House press restrictions.Plus, we recap the Beyond the Ballot Block Party! WHAT'S ON THE PARTY AGENDA? WHAT'S YOUR BURDEN? Why are so many Georgians struggling to afford basic necessities? We examine housing, food, health care, and child care costs and compare the proposals from Georgia's gubernatorial candidates.THE EMPTY PODIUM Rick Jackson has declined multiple debate invitations, including the Atlanta Press Club debate against Keisha Lance Bottoms. We discuss his decision and what it means for voters seeking a direct comparison between candidates.LATEST ADS & ATTACKSBottoms' campaign targets Jackson over data centers, while Jackson's campaign raises questions about Bottoms' private consulting income.ATLANTA'S BELTLINE RAIL FIGHTCity Council unanimously supports a resolution calling for a BeltLine rail implementation plan. But questions remain about funding, construction, and the future of transit along the BeltLine.MARTA'S $620,000 MISTAKEA MARTA employee accidentally received $620,000 in overtime pay. The agency is now pursuing legal action to recover the money.PARTY LINE: ARE ELECTED OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR SCHOOL CLOSURES?Who should be held accountable when neighborhood schools close? We discuss the role elected officials play in public education and who has the authority to make these decisions.PARTY STARTER: URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER ATLANTAA special shoutout to the Urban League of Greater Atlanta for sponsoring our Beyond the Ballot Block Party and supporting community engagement in Atlanta!PARTY POOPER: RICK JACKSONWe discuss Jackson's decision to decline multiple debate invitations.PARTY POOPER: DONALD TRUMPThe Trump administration revoked White House access for reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. We discuss the legal challenge, press freedom, and government accountability.ELECTION DATES DISCUSSED:October 6 — Georgia Governor Town HallOctober 8 — U.S. Senate DebateOctober 12–13 — Atlanta Press Club DebatesJOIN THE CONVERSATION!WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! LEAVE A VOICE NOTE - Click HereTo keep up with Where The Party At?, connect with us on Instagram or Twitter.Stay tuned and get informed! We are laying the foundation down to be able to have competent political conversations and discourse, all for the greater good.Subscribe and tune in for our “Who Runs Atlanta,” series of interviews with political candidates.Watch or listen to Where The Party At?: https://linktr.ee/wherethepartyatpodVisit Justeldredge.media for more shows and content!Watch or listen to Where The Party At?: https://linktr.ee/wherethepartyatpodVisit Justeldredge.media for our other shows and content.

On this episode: Axios co-founder Mike Allen joins Host Norm Leahy to talk about his new book, Simplify: Do 50% More with 50% Less, and why cutting through complexity matters more than ever in the age of AI. They also discuss data centers as a growing local political issue in Virginia and across the country, the three big shifts reshaping American technology, politics, and media, and why the days after the midterms could prove more eventful than election night itself. Episode Highlights:(00:00) - Show Intro & Meet Mike Allen(02:49) - Simplify's Three Steps: Confront, Delete, Amplify(11:39) - The Politics of Data Centers(16:38) - What to Watch During the Midterms – and After(20:10) - Our Three ‘Tectonic' Cultural Shifts(27:37) - The 10-Minute RuleShow Notes:Mike co-founded Axios with Jim VandeHei and Roy Schwartz (who are co-authors of Simplify) and writes its flagship newsletters, Axios AM and Axios PM. Before that, he co-founded Politico, where he created the Playbook newsletter and helped build the company through its first decade. He's also worked at TIME, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and two Virginia papers, the Richmond Times-Dispatch and the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star.Learn more about and get a copy of Mike, Jim, and Roy's new book Simplify: Do 50% More with 50% Less Subscribe to Axios' newslettersMore from Ballotpedia:  Subscribe to Ballotpedia Founder & CEO Leslie Graves Substack Civic BlueprintsCheck out our complete Office Hours seriesSign up for our NewslettersStream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @Ballotpedia.On The Ballot is a conversational podcast featuring interviews with guests across the political spectrum. The views and opinions expressed by them are solely their own and are not representative of the views of the host or Ballotpedia as a whole.

Following the Challenger and Columbia Space Shuttle disasters, the government had to rethink space exploration. In 2006, NASA launched the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services program, allocating $500 million to encourage American entrepreneurs to develop cost-effective cargo and crew transport for the ISS. Today, private enterprises like SpaceX, Starlink, Blue Origin, and Rocket Lab are ubiquitous. Yet none of this progress would be possible without substantial government assistance.Joining us is Casey Dreier, Chief of Space Policy at The Planetary Society and one of the world's foremost experts on NASA's budget and the political economy of space exploration. His data-driven analysis has been cited by The New York Times, POLITICO, The Washington Post, and NPR, and in 2025 he received a SpaceNews Icon Award for his work. Casey joins us to unpack what the data actually shows about the tradeoffs of commercial spaceflight — and what's at stake if the government cedes too much control.The government gets a bad rap. But the roads under your feet, the forecast on your phone, and the letter in your mailbox are all government too. Hosted by Professors Greg Jackson and Lindsey Cormack, Government That Doesn't Suck is a seriously researched, fact-driven podcast examining the dreams, machinery, and real-world impact behind American government, one episode at a time.

Judge Timothy Kelly - a Trump appointee - has ruled that Trump violated the Constitutional rights of reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, when he revoked their press credentials in violation of their due process rights. But, as Glenn explains, that is just the start of the saga.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.

-Rob kicks off Monday at maximum volume with Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson belting the national anthem, then marvels at President Trump receiving roaring receptions during a weekend of Air Force One flyovers and college football appearances.  -Newsmax Chief White House Correspondent James Rosen joins Rob for a hilariously wandering tour through Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the Beatles, Staten Island accents and Rob's apparent need for television makeup before turning serious about Trump's decision to restrict CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Rosen says presidents have always disliked their coverage but argues they should generally rise above press criticism rather than ban outlets. Today's podcast is sponsored by : PARAMOUNT PLUS - Don't Miss “MobLand.” All episodes NOW STREAMING on Paramount Plus. 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  EXODUS STRONG - Get the complete Total Body Reset kit, plus their red light face mask system free. Almost $1,600 of value, for $597 . No codes, the discount is already applied at http://ExodusStrong.com/carson INCOGNI - Protect your online identity! Get 60% off with promo code ROB at http://incogni.com/Rob 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/Podcasts 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

This week, the fellas kick things off with a quick recap of Blaq Ron's appearance on the TFU Podcast, including some of his takes on race, sports and culture. From there, Jumpman asks whether Converse's controversial sneaker ad was racist after the company pulled the campaign and apologized following backlash over imagery critics compared to the KKK and lynching. Then we jump into sports and debate ESPN's Top 100 NBA players for the 2026-27 season — who's ranked too high, who's too low and which placements make no sense. We also get into Pablo Torre's investigation into Tim Tebow and Life Surge, allegations surrounding the company's faith-based financial events, Shaq's viral exchange involving a retired veteran's wages, and Donald Trump's battle with CNN, MS NOW and Politico over White House press access. All that and more on this week's episode of KSP.

-80 yr old President Trump shows high energy addressing reporters outside of Air Force One. -Newsmax host Bill Spadea conducts insightful interview with A.I actress Tilly Norwood on “Sunday Report.” -Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt reacts to the incident at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom. -NEWSMAX's Greg Kelly says the war in Iran isn't as bad as the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, or Vietnam. -Mike Huckabee discusses the latest updates with the United States' war with Iran, and reacts to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's comments on Netanyahu's United Nations speech. -When the White House revoked press credentials for CNN, MSNBC and Politico, mainstream media outlets called the move an “unprecedented” threat to press freedom. But “America Right Now” host Tom Basile says history tells a different story. Today's podcast is sponsored by : PARAMOUNT PLUS - Don't Miss “MobLand.” All episodes NOW STREAMING on Paramount Plus. Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Podcasts 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

Judge Timothy Kelly - a Trump appointee - has ruled that Trump violated the Constitutional rights of reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, when he revoked their press credentials in violation of their due process rights. But, as Glenn explains, that is just the start of the saga.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.

Today, POLITICO Energy host Zack Colman sits down for an extended interview with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat. They discuss California's legal battles with the Trump administration, the state's authority to set nation-leading climate policies, the affordability of clean energy, the regulation of artificial intelligence and more. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and executive producer of POLITICO Energy.  Yi-Jo Shen is a freelance video producer for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Debra Kahn is the editorial director for energy and environmental coverage at POLITICO. Veronica Tejera is the deputy head of Audio/Video at POLITICO. Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Follow the show on Apple, Spotify, Youtube and Instagram. Follow POLITICO here:    ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram:  / politico      ➤ Facebook:  / politico   For more reporting on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy

This week on The Necessary Conversation Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou dig into the following topics, with a special appearance by Bob late in the episode.

Ted Boutrous has gone up against Trump over freedom of the press many times and won. Now the same lawyer who helped CNN's Jim Acosta get his White House press pass restored is back fighting Trump's ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico, and he talked to MeidasTouch when Trump's Pentagon tried to get around a court order when it lost to the New York Times in yet another first amendment case he won against Trump. Dina Doll reports. Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutube Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af Sidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652 The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949 The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274 MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Five Minute News: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/five-minute-news/id1471715443

President Trump announced on Truth Social that he was banning CNN, Politico, and MSNow from the White House because he didn't like their coverage. Within days, a federal judge ordered the outlets be reinstated—but the White House dragged its feet. Hours later, reporters were still locked out and a state dinner with President Xi of China went ahead without them. Jameel Jaffer of the Knight First Amendment Institute joins Dahlia Lithwick to explain the First Amendment and due-process arguments at the heart of the case, why the administration's national security justification fell apart in court, and what it means when a president seems indifferent to judicial orders. Together, they trace the broader pattern of press intimidation, including this administration's recent bans on the Associated Press and on Pentagon reporters. And, they discuss something new: news organizations standing together in solidarity for the first time, and why Jaffer thinks we're already living in an authoritarian moment—whether we've noticed or not.Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump announced on Truth Social that he was banning CNN, Politico, and MSNow from the White House because he didn't like their coverage. Within days, a federal judge ordered the outlets be reinstated—but the White House dragged its feet. Hours later, reporters were still locked out and a state dinner with President Xi of China went ahead without them. Jameel Jaffer of the Knight First Amendment Institute joins Dahlia Lithwick to explain the First Amendment and due-process arguments at the heart of the case, why the administration's national security justification fell apart in court, and what it means when a president seems indifferent to judicial orders. Together, they trace the broader pattern of press intimidation, including this administration's recent bans on the Associated Press and on Pentagon reporters. And, they discuss something new: news organizations standing together in solidarity for the first time, and why Jaffer thinks we're already living in an authoritarian moment—whether we've noticed or not.Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen.Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump announced on Friday that CNN, Politico, and MS Now would be banned from the White House “effective immediately.” Today, Fox News has decided they would do their latest back stabbing of President Trump. Following CNN's exclusion from the day's events, Fox News Washington bureau chief Bryan Boughton, who leads the television pool consortium, said in a letter to television pool members that they will no longer cover the President. CNN,MSNOW, and POLITICO have filed what they call a “critical First Amendment lawsuit” in the form of an emergency request to regain their access to the White House.Sponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnPromo code 'john' at checkout for up to 67% off in savings on ALL products!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss President Trump's appearance at the United Nations, delegates walking out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes the stage, Trump welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States, and reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico regaining access to the White House.

President Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House for talks on trade, technology, and Taiwan, capped by a military flyover, a panda announcement, and a state dinner. An OpenAI agent tasked with finding public healthcare statistics accesses restricted files on an Australian government website, prompting an investigation and a government task force. A judge orders the White House to restore CNN, MS NOW, and Politico's press passes, but reporters face hours of confusion at the gates before gaining entry. Elizabeth Holmes is reportedly scheduled to move from federal prison to a Texas halfway house in 2027 as a new documentary revisits the Theranos scandal. Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com Lean: Discover why LEAN is becoming the choice for real weight‑loss results—shop now at https://TAKELEAN.comuse code MK. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, Xi is overseeing a massive military buildup, has harmed the United States through Covid, damaged the economy, stolen sensitive technologies and information, and supported adversaries such as the Iranian regime - we shouldn't get worked up over his State visit. The United States should not make any AI-related deals with China because they would exploit them. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu's United Nations speech was outstanding. Leading a small nation surrounded by threats requires exceptional leadership and Israelis would be wise to re-elect Netanyahu. Netanyahu thanked President Trump for being a partner in their battle against barbarians. Opponents of Israel, such as Matt Gaetz and others in the Woke Reich movement, the isolationists and neo-fascists, push the Obama/Biden appeasement agenda. It's simple: the enemy is not Trump or Netanyahu, the U.S. or Israel. We're the good guys.  Later,  D.C. District Judge Kelly that granted CNN, MS NOW, Politico, and three reporters a temporary restraining order restoring their deactivated White House hard passes after President Trump announced that he was immediately banning those organizations. The court incorrectly treated White House press passes as a constitutional “liberty interest” protected by Fifth Amendment due process rights, requiring notice, hearings, and formal standards before passes could be revoked. These rights are not found in the Constitution; access to the White House is not a constitutional freedom, and the executive branch should have broad authority to determine who receives access, particularly when national security concerns are cited. Afterward, Professor Jeffrey Lax calls in and explains that anti-Semitic incidents have risen significantly across the United States over the past several years, including in workplaces, universities, public institutions, K-12 schools, and everyday life. Jewish individuals have faced harassment, exclusion, hostile environments, and retaliation, often under the guise of opposition to “Zionism,” and proposes a five-point plan focused on fighting anti-Semitism through the courts and achieving legal victories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When the president barred Politico, CNN, and MS Now from the White House, the press pool boycotted the president, leaving him without his usual TV coverage. On this week's On the Media, why media outlets finally banded together. Plus, the legal debate over journalists' access to the country's highest office. [01:00] Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger get together to chat about The White House Press Pool's walkout, why it took so long for them to take collective action, and what it means for the relationship between Donald Trump and the media. [16:12] Brooke Gladstone speaks with Roger Parloff, senior editor at Lawfare, about about the Trump administration's legal justifications for banning outlets, and what he learned from attending the hearings this week.[31:38] Brooke also sits down with Sonja West, professor of the first amendment at the University of Georgia School of Law, about the history of press access being granted, and denied by the White House. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kara and Scott unpack the judge's order restoring White House press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, as well as the lackluster start for Trump TV. Then, Trump's summit with Chinese president Xi Jinping, and the implications for Taiwan. Plus, Meta goes all in on Muse with new smart glasses and a Tamagotchi-like AI charm, Andreessen Horowitz launches an alternative to college, and Scott predicts another blockbuster IPO. Kara and Scott are going on tour! Get tickets at PivotTour.com. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠.Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A federal judge ordered the White House to temporarily restore press passes for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after finding the outlets are likely to succeed on their due process claim.Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with President Trump at the White House today, with Taiwan, Iran, artificial intelligence and trade among the major issues on the table.At the United Nations General Assembly, Ukraine pushed for a limited ceasefire with Russia as Iran defends its position in the war with the U.S. and Venezuela's interim leader promises elections without giving a timetable.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Rebekah Metzler, Emily Kopp, Miguel Macias, Tara Neill, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Ally Schweitzer.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Ben Abrams.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis.Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.(0:00) Introduction(01:54) Court Temporarily Blocks Media Ban(05:48) Trump-Xi White House Meeting(09:54) UNGA DiplomacySee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

President Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for a state visit centered on trade, artificial intelligence, and other strains in the US-China relationship. A federal judge considers CNN, MS NOW and Politico's challenge to President Trump's White House ban as the administration argues the outlets' reporting raises national security concerns. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Kamala Harris, JB Pritzker, and even Chris Christie discuss their political futures as speculation about the 2028 presidential race begins. A Massachusetts lesbian bar faces backlash after making masks optional on Saturday nights in an effort to attract more customers. Subscribe now to Emily's "After Party":Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-party-with-emily-jashinsky/id1821493726Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0szVa30NjGYsyIzzBoBCtJYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AfterPartyEmily?sub_confirmation=1 Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Cozy Earth: Visit https://www.CozyEarth.com & Use code MEGYNAM for up to 20% off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Glenn plays yet another shocking clip from the church that Texas Senate candidate James Talarico attends, and this may be the most offensive one yet. Glenn dives into various stories of AI agents going rogue, like OpenAI hacking into an Australian government health care website and providing false military intel regarding China that almost started a war. Glenn reacts to President Trump's latest ad, which highlights the strength of the American military. How are other countries reacting to Americans complaining about gas prices? Glenn lays out how Trump has dismantled everything Chinese President Xi has been building to give China a leg up over America. Glenn speaks to Epoch Times senior editor and author of “Killed to Order” Jan Jekielek about President Trump's meeting with President Xi. There are now over 30 million unmarried men in the United States. The Conservateur managing editor Bethany Miller joins to break down what she sees as the biggest issue, which she identified by watching reactions to the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. Glenn explains why he believes Trump didn't have the authority to deny outlets like CNN and Politico access to the White House press pool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices