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Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10. Kirk founded Turning Point USA, which became one of the most influential conservative grassroots organizations in the country. He was a larger-than-life figure in Republican politics who was controversial, provocative, and intrinsically tied to the movement of youth toward voting for Donald Trump in the 2024 election. In the first episode of the newest season of The Conversation, host Dasha Burns, POLITICO's White House Bureau Chief, speaks with Global Editor-in-Chief John F. Harris about Kirk's death, what it says about the state of free speech in America, and the country's history of political violence.

Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10. Kirk founded Turning Point USA, which became one of the most influential conservative grassroots organizations in the country. He was a larger-than-life figure in Republican politics who was controversial, provocative, and intrinsically tied to the movement of youth toward voting for Donald Trump in the 2024 election. In the first episode of the newest season of The Conversation, host Dasha Burns, POLITICO's White House Bureau Chief, speaks with Global Editor-in-Chief John F. Harris about Kirk's death, what it says about the state of free speech in America, and the country's history of political violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 13, 2025; 7am: As the public awaits more information about the motive of Charlie Kirk's murder, Democrats and an increasing number of Republicans are wondering if FBI director Kash Patel is fit for the job. Recent reports say senior DOJ officials think his handling of this case has “eroded public confidence” in the agency. Retired FBI Special Agent Rob D'Amico and Senior Washington Columnist for Politico, Rachael Bade, join “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

Authorities have arrested a suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk. CBS News has more, while Politico explores the fears over political violence in the U.S. A group of common chemicals known as phthalates, used in everything from medical devices to garden hoses and food packaging, has been linked to adverse health outcomes. The Washington Post’s Shannon Osaka joins to discuss their link to to pregnancy problems. Bad Bunny’s residency in Puerto Rico generated an estimated $196 million in economic activity for the island. The Wall Street Journal’s Elias Leight breaks down the financial and cultural impact of the concerts — and explains why Bad Bunny’s global tour is skipping the mainland U.S. Plus, Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro, U.S. mortgage rates fell to their lowest level in a year, and a look ahead at the WNBA playoffs. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

It's hard to believe some of the stories of deceit and corruption by Donald Trump and Pam Bondi's DOJ officials and attorneys are real. But as Politico just reported: "DOJ backs off claims about Guatemalan children it sought to deport".The case involves parents who were located in Guatemala but who had children in the United States. In a staggering display of lying to a court, a DOJ attorney named Drew Ensign told a judge that "all of the parents and guardians" in Guatemala wanted their children deported from the US back to Guatemala.It turns out that NONE of the parents and guardians of children said any such thing. Indeed, a subsequent DOJ attorney who appeared in the case withdrew and retracted the false statement.Glenn discusses this legal development and suggests that the court take action to hold Ensign accountable for providing false information to the court in an apparent effort to trample the due process rights of Guatemalan children.For nightly live Law Talks, please join Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comIf you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support Glenn and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/glennkirschn...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/glennkirschner2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Synopsis:  Historical context for change- Reich draws parallels between the current era and the first Gilded Age, suggesting that a new Progressive Era could be on the horizon as a response to the second Gilded Age, bringing about potential reforms to economic and political systems.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: The crisis we're in was a long time coming. Now that we're here, what do we do about it? Returning to the show, former Labor Secretary and longtime professor Robert Reich joins Laura Flanders to discuss two bullies tormenting U.S. democracy: concentrated wealth and corporate power. As Reich shares, growing income inequality yields corruption in our politics and economy. No one election will change everything, but that's not a reason not to act, and act quickly to defeat the Trump administration — in Congress, and at the polls. Reich's latest Substack, “Should Democrats Shut Down the Government?” presents some ideas. Reich's latest book is “Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America”. He  is also the subject of “The Last Class” about his final semester teaching at UC Berkeley's Goldman School. He's the author of eighteen books, including the bestsellers, “Aftershock” and “The System: Who Rigged It and How We Fix It,” and is co-founder of Inequality Media. Online, you can find Reich's viral video explainers and his widely-read newsletter on Substack. Join Reich and Flanders as they unpack how economic and political power intersect in American life – and catch Laura's two cents on “democratic capitalism.”“If the Republicans who now control Congress say, “‘We're not going to give you any role at all, and we are not even going to reassume our constitutional role as Congress,' then I think the Democrats have no choice but to say, ‘Forget it. That's it. The only way we bring attention to this crisis is we stop and shut the whole place down.'” - Robert Reich“More than a century ago, we had the first Gilded Age in the United States . . . We had the equivalent of billionaires, the equivalent of Elon Musk . . . Why would we not have another Progressive Era as a response to the Gilded Age? We are now in the second Gilded Age.” - Robert ReichGuest:  Robert Reich- Former Secretary of Labor; Professor Emeritus, University of California Berkeley; Author, Coming Up Short: My Memoir of AmericaFull Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters.Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel September 14th, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). 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 Hi friends, Andy Moore here with Let's Fix this. Um, like many of you, I've been sitting in front of my computer on my phone for the last several days, um, reading news about political violence in America again. Um, on Wednesday when Charlie Kirk was murdered. I was in Washington DC um, in a meeting, uh, of organizations, uh, organizational leaders from, uh, cross partisan networks who work on everything from electoral reform to, uh, bridge building to university presidents, to um, uh, young legislators, state and congressional legislators across the country.There were. A wide range of folks politically in the room. Uh, and when text messages started pinging people's phones about the violence that had erupted in Utah, um, one woman was, um, moved to tears because her children attend a university that is, I guess, adjacent to UVU where the shooting occurred. And it hasn't happened often in my life that.I've that I've been directly impacted by violence like this, and it probably hasn't happened to most of us. Even still, when you are faced with someone else who feels like they or their loved ones or immediately threatened, it's scarring even that way. Uh, and I'm sure like many of you, I've somewhat struggled looking for.The leaders, the voices, right, the comfort that our country needs in times of hurt, um, in times of fear and anxiety. And we've certainly been living in those times for a long time now, I would say even for me, the past. Nine months or so of this year, of 2025 have been some of the most existentially, stressful and draining that I can remember.Um, you know, I will admit that there were aspects of Trump's first term that were deeply concerning to me, and then certainly living through the COVID-19 pandemic, um, and losing my mother, um, to it were deeply, deeply difficult. Um. I think I keep hoping every day, right, that the dam will break, that something will give that a fundamental shift in the direction our country is headed will happen and it'll feel immediately relieving and it hasn't happened yet.Um, the last few days, you know, I've been looking for, I don't know, Mr. Rogers, someone, someone to offer a comforting word. And in fact, I saw a headline the other day, um, about maybe just this morning, I think in on Politico actually, that said, Charlie Kirk's death exposes an absence of a leader to Calm America.And the headline alone hit me like. A gut punch and also like an affirming hand on my shoulder, I guess, right? That this is, that I'm probably not alone in feeling like we're looking for something. I don't know if things will change after this, but I do think it is important for us to pause, if only briefly, to reflect on.Where we are right now and how we might move forward as a country, as a state, as a local community. I'm recording this on Fridays Eptember 12th. We've already released, uh, a podcast for this week, but I felt responsible, I guess, in some way to share a good word or what I hope is a good word. In just a few hours, we will convene nearby at Skydance Brewing for our monthly democracy drinks happy hour like we do every month.I look forward to seeing old friends and new. Um, I look forward to finding or forcing a laugh at something, and I hope there's hugs, honestly. If you're, if you happen to listen to this before you come, I'm probably gonna hug you, or I am welcome to hug you. Uh, I am open to it. If you are, it's okay if you're not, but like sometimes, like nothing else feels quite right, like the warm embrace of someone that you know cares.And so even if you aren't there or you listen to this afterwards, I hope that in some way this audio or this video, if you're watching, is a bit of that. I, I do wanna read some words from two other people that I consider influential in our world. Um, there don't get it. Write all the time, but I thought what they had to say was helpful.Um, the first is from the, um,...

It's hard to believe some of the stories of deceit and corruption by Donald Trump and Pam Bondi's DOJ officials and attorneys are real. But as Politico just reported: "DOJ backs off claims about Guatemalan children it sought to deport".The case involves parents who were located in Guatemala but who had children in the United States. In a staggering display of lying to a court, a DOJ attorney named Drew Ensign told a judge that "all of the parents and guardians" in Guatemala wanted their children deported from the US back to Guatemala.It turns out that NONE of the parents and guardians of children said any such thing. Indeed, a subsequent DOJ attorney who appeared in the case withdrew and retracted the false statement.Glenn discusses this legal development and suggests that the court take action to hold Ensign accountable for providing false information to the court in an apparent effort to trample the due process rights of Guatemalan children.For nightly live Law Talks, please join Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comIf you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support Glenn and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/glennkirschn...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/glennkirschner2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Donald Trump's campaign against renewable energy since taking office isn't just hitting approved projects and green industries — it's quietly rippling through Congress in small but significant ways across party lines. POLITICO's Josh Siegel breaks down how the president's anti-clean energy agenda is complicating the Senate energy committee, permitting negotiations and even Republican House races.   Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy.  Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.   Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.   Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.    For more news 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    Our theme music is by Pran Bandi.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of yesterday's assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, Regina Bateson, a political science professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, joins Kimberly to unpack the rise of targeted political violence in the United States and what it means for the health of our democracy. Then, one of our listeners shares how digitizing her great grandmother's WWII diaries helped connect her with her family's past.Here's everything we talked about today:"A new dark normal of political violence still shocks the nation" Politico "Tracking Attitudes About Elections and Political Violence Over Time" from States United Democracy Center"How Americans Justify Political Violence" from The New York Times Magazine "Special Report: Key Political Violence and Resilience Trends From 2024" from the Bridging Divides Initiative Check out Beth's digitized diary project Join us tomorrow for “Economics on Tap.” The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

Cam shares his thoughts on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and whether America can, as POLITICO put it, "unwind its Gordian knot of political violence."

The Trump administration's latest Make America Healthy Again report was supposed to crack down on America's environmental hazards. Instead, it delivers major wins for industry, including calling for faster chemical approvals and weaker pollution rules. POLITICO's Annie Snider breaks down how the report tackles environmental issues and why some MAHA loyalists feel it falls short. Plus, the Interior Department proposed to rescind rules that offered public land for conservation leasing.  Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro.  Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.   Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.   Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.    For more news 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    Our theme music is by Pran Bandi.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

durée : 00:05:20 - La Revue de presse internationale - par : Catherine Duthu - 1er sujet : 7 ressortissants chinois ont été condamnés à 20 ans de prison en Afrique du Sud pour avoir forcé 91 Malawites, dont 37 enfants, à travailler dans un atelier textile clandestin. 2e sujet : Apple a-t-il adapté son IA générative à la culture de l'ère Trump ? Politico pose la question.

APAC stocks followed suit to the mixed performance stateside, where the S&P 500 and Nasdaq printed fresh record highs.US President Trump's administration appealed the court ruling blocking the removal of Fed Governor Cook.US Senate Republicans are aiming to confirm President Trump's temporary Federal Reserve pick Stephen Miran as soon as Monday, according to Politico, citing two sourcesEU is reportedly very unlikely to impose crippling tariffs on India or China, the main buyers of Russian oil, as US President Trump urged the bloc to do so, according to Reuters citing EU sources.European equity futures indicate a flat cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures U/C after the cash market closed with losses of 0.1% on Wednesday.Looking ahead, highlights include US CPI (Aug) & Jobless Claims, ECB Policy Announcement & Press Conference, CBRT Announcement, IEA & OPEC Monthly Report, Supply from Italy and the US, and Earnings from Adobe.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Die Immunität von Maximilian Krah (AfD) wurde heute vom Bundestag aufgehoben – auch mit den Stimmen seiner eigenen Fraktion. Pauline von Pezold berichtet über den AfD-internen Bruch mit Krah und die Ermittlungen wegen mutmaßlicher Bestechung. Ein Schock geht durch die USA: Der rechtskonservative Trump-Vertraute Charlie Kirk wurde bei einem Auftritt in Utah erschossen. Donald Trump macht umgehend die „radikale Linke“ verantwortlich – dabei ist weder Täter noch Motiv bisher bekannt. Im Gespräch mit Jonathan Martin, Senior Political Columnist bei POLITICO, analysiert Gordon Repinski die dramatische Lage, die politische Eskalation – und warum es wohl erneut keine ernsthafte Waffendebatte geben wird. Das Berlin Playbook als Podcast gibt es jeden Morgen ab 5 Uhr. Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team liefern Politik zum Hören – kompakt, international, hintergründig. Für alle Hauptstadt-Profis: Der Berlin Playbook-Newsletter bietet jeden Morgen die wichtigsten Themen und Einordnungen. Jetzt kostenlos abonnieren. Mehr von Host und POLITICO Executive Editor Gordon Repinski: Instagram: @gordon.repinski | X: @GordonRepinski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently unveiled a new industrial policy -- Buy Canadian – as the Washington and Ottawa try to sort out their trade tensions. It's a protectionist move that mirrors the Trump administration's Buy American strategy and comes as President Donald Trump's tariffs have hit Canada's manufacturing sectors. POLITICO's Zi-Ann Lum breaks down why this policy is coming now and how it impacts energy, trade, and U.S.-Canada relations. Plus, the share of disposable income U.S. drivers are paying for gasoline this year will likely fall to a 20-year low, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said Tuesday.  Zi-Ann Lum covers Canadian federal politics and energy and environmental policy for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.   Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.   Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.    For more news 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    Our theme music is by Pran Bandi.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chevron's Americas Products President Andy Walz isn't satisfied with California's latest climate policy direction. In a recent Politico feature, Walz warned that refinery closures, tighter regulations, and policy uncertainty could push gas prices higher and discourage future investment in the state's energy sector.

Ros Atkins and Katie Razzall on Super Mario at 40 with the Guardian's Video Games Editor Keza MacDonald, State crackdowns on social media in Russia and Nepal with Eva Hartog from Politico and Dr Nayana Prakash from Chatham House. Also resolution in the Murdoch family succession battle with Claire Atkinson from The Media Mix and the impact of media coverage on the judiciary with Sir Robert Buckland and legal journalist Frances Gibb.Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai

Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar during peace talks, SCOTUS fast-tracks his tariff case, the Epstein birthday letter comes to light as a leak at the DOJ lets us know they may redact Republicans from the Epstein list, and ICE raids continue as the Supreme Court greenlights racial profiling. Israel Strikes Qatar-via AP News SCOTUS to Hear Tariff Case­-via Axios The Epstein Birthday-via CNN, Axios, and NY Times DOJ v LA-via Reuters, NBC News, Politico, and BLSTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Meloni a New York con la figlia;Israele attacca in Qatar: colpito il cuore politico di Hamas.

Trump unloads on Tim Kaine, brings a 12-year-old supporter to the stage, and shares a lighthearted moment with Ben Carson. Meanwhile, Politico reports on Scott Bessent's temper, Charlie Kirk slams the media over a brutal NC refugee murder, and Axios blames “surveillance” while judges escape accountability.From Epstein's bizarre birthday notes to an NC judge's money scandal, terrorist attacks abroad, and a Hamas leader's son exposing the truth — this episode dives into the stories the mainstream media won't touch. Plus, Tucker Carlson gets called out by Palantir's co-founder!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Try Beam's best-selling Creatine and get up to 30% off at https://ShopBeam.com/CHICKS with code CHICKS—limited time only!Live a better digital life with WebRoot. Get 50% off WebRoot Total Protection at https://WebRoot.com/ChicksScore 15% off with code CHICKS and give yourself that glow-up with the BON CHARGE Red Light Face Mask at https://BonCharge.com (It's self-care that literally lights up your face!)Hear directly from Zach Abraham in the free “Back To Basics” webinar, October 2nd at 3:30 Pacific. Register now at https://KnowYourRiskPodcast.com and get back to the basics of your retirement portfolio today!

Jon Herold and Zak “RedPill78” Paine open the show with weekend stories from Badlanders meetups and Codex 9/11 screenings before turning to their guest Josh, who shares a detailed presentation on Indiana's high-profile crime case. Technical hiccups aside, the episode dives into the newly released Epstein estate documents, including bizarre “birthday book” entries, Trump's alleged sketch, and the DOJ's role in leaks tied to Maureen Comey. The hosts unpack what's real, what's hoax, and how narrative warfare around Epstein is being weaponized against Trump. From there, they shift to the Charlotte train stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee, exposing media spin, leftist DA corruption, and debates over whether the crime was random or racially motivated. The discussion expands to Trump's crackdown on crime, his push to send federal forces into Chicago, ICE's Operation Midway targeting illegal alien gangs, and the political firestorm over lawless cities. Along the way, they touch on Venezuela's election fraud, Greta Thunberg's rumored boat “drone strike,” Politico's fan-fiction on Scott Bessant, and even Amish kids vibing to Weird Al's Amish Paradise. A mix of dark humor, raw analysis, and community banter, this episode captures Baseless Conspiracies at full throttle.

The U.S. solar industry has been one of the fastest-growing sources of electricity, but a new forecast out this week warns that momentum could slow as Trump-era policies and Republican tax changes take effect. POLITICO's Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down how the solar industry's outlook is at risk in the near future and what it all means for America's power grid. Plus, the House Natural Resources Committee is holding a hearing  tomorrow to review three bipartisan permitting proposals.  Josh Siegel is the host of POLITICO Energy and a congressional energy reporter for POLITICO.  Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.   Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.   Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.    For more news 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    Our theme music is by Pran Bandi.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

”Ar trebui să fie clar că Donald Trump nu este și nu va fi niciodată un aliat”. Este mesajul tranșant pe care îl transmit trei nume grele ale politicii europene. Într-un articol comun de opinie din Politico, ei propun câteva măsuri pentru ca Europa să evite situația de a deveni un protectorat al Americii lui Trump. Cei trei sunt: Josep Borrell Fontelles, fostul Înalt Reprezentant al UE pentru afaceri externe și politica de securitate, Guy Verhofstadt, fost prim-ministru al Belgiei și președinte al Mișcării Europene Internaționale și Domènec Ruiz Devesa, fost europarlamentar și președinte al Uniunii Federaliștilor Europeni. Din primele rânduri ale articolului, autorii deplâng faptul că Uniunea Europeană apare ca periculos de fragmentată și slabă, într-o lume a imperiilor continentale, fiind expusă unui risc real de a deveni vasalul Americii. Acest lucru a devenit evident după concesiile nereciproce făcute președintelui american Donald Trump privind cheltuielile pentru apărare și comerț, precum și după acceptarea de către Europa a unui rol minor în gestionarea războiului din Ucraina. Mai mult, de la Gaza la Nagorno-Karabah, implicarea UE în conflictele externe a devenit în mare parte irelevantă, fie din cauza lipsei sale de credibilitate internațională, fie din cauza lipsei unității. Pe plan intern, autorii critică abandonarea pactului verde, proiectul far al precedentului mandat al președintei ursula von der Leyen, ca și abandonarea politicii de coeziune în favoarea unor noi priorități. Între timp, extrema dreaptă populistă eurosceptică și eurofobă nu a fost niciodată mai puternică în țările membre sau în instituțiile UE. ”Actualii lideri ai UE suferă de o lipsă de viziune politică pe termen lung, de leadership și de unitate”, scriu autorii. Ei consideră că acum, instituțiile europene sunt dominate de o ”alianță improbabilă” formată din simpatizanți ai lui Trump și atlantiști nostalgici. Astfel, linia predominantă a fost de a-l flata și a-l îmbuna pe președintele SUA în speranța de a limita pagubele - și acest lucru nu funcționează deloc. Pentru Trump, contractele obligă doar cealaltă parte - nu și pe el. Concluzia autorilor?  Trump nu este și nu va fi niciodată un aliat. America sa constituie un șoc geopolitic, economic și cultural uriaș pentru Europa. Cei trei propun o revigorare a unei majorități pro-europene  - în special Parlamentul European. Pentru început, legislativul ar putea bloca reducerea tarifelor la produsele americane - o mișcare care ar fi cu siguranță populară în rândul alegătorilor și ar semnala disponibilitatea Europei de a se opune șantajului. În plus, trebuie să ne consolidăm uniunea politică, să depășim veto-crația care îi permite prim-ministrului maghiar Viktor Orbàn să blocheze asistența militară a UE către Ucraina și să ne construim propriul sistem de apărare. Sau, ”Coaliția celor care vor” ar trebui să lanseze o nouă „Comunitate Europeană de Apărare” cu o dimensiune parlamentară și fiscală, deschisă tuturor țărilor membre interesate să adere. Dacă nu se iau măsuri și așteptăm următoarea criză, Europa, ca proiect politic, riscă să moară, este avertismentul din finalul articolului de opinie apărut în Politico.    Ascultați rubrica ”Eurocronica”, cu Ovidiu Nahoi, în fiecare zi, de luni până vineri, de la 8.45 și în reluare duminica, de la 15.00, numai la RFI România

Today, POLITICO's Josh Siegel sits down for an extended conversation with Emily Domenech, executive director of the Federal Permitting Council and a top Trump administration official. They discuss the council's permitting strategy so far, the administration's behind-the-scenes approach to different energy sources, and what it wants from Congress on permitting reform.   Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy.  Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.   Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.   Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.    For more news 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    Our theme music is by Pran Bandi.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Sassoon"Soft Power e potere politico"Festival Filosofiawww.festivalfilosofia.itFestival Filosofia, MondenaDomenica 21 settembre, ore 18:00Donald SassoonSoft power e potere politicoMercato europeo dei consumi culturali e capitalismo simbolico americanoIn che modo le pratiche di consumo culturale contribuiscono alla costruzione di valori condivisi e alla trasmissione del patrimonio? Questa lezione riflette sulla possibilità di promuovere una cultura e un mercato culturale comuni a livello europeo, interrogandosi sulla loro desiderabilità e realizzabilità nell'epoca del capitalismo simbolico.Donald Sassoon è professore emerito di Storia europea comparata presso la Queen Mary University of London. Allievo dello storico Eric Hobsbawm, è stato ricercatore e professore invitato in diverse università e istituzioni, tra cui l'Università di Innsbruck, la Maison des Sciences de l'Homme di Parigi, il Remarque Institute della New York University, l'Università del Queensland (Brisbane), il Boston College, l'Università di Trento e l'Università di Padova. Ha curato il festival “La Storia in Piazza” di Genova. Profondo conoscitore della storia europea contemporanea, ne ha indagato le trasformazioni politiche, economiche e culturali con particolare attenzione alla formazione delle identità collettive, al ruolo dei media e dell'industria culturale, alla circolazione delle idee e dei modelli politici, ai processi di costruzione della memoria storica e ai mutamenti del capitalismo globale. Ha inoltre studiato le dinamiche del consumo culturale come fattore di coesione sociale e trasmissione del patrimonio, con un interesse specifico per il confronto tra l'evoluzione della cultura europea e l'espansione del capitalismo emotivo di matrice statunitense. È considerato uno dei maggiori storici contemporanei, capace di coniugare l'analisi storica con la lettura delle crisi presenti e delle loro radici nel passato. Collabora con “Il Sole 24 Ore”. Le sue opere sono tradotte in dodici lingue e ha tenuto conferenze in più di trenta paesi. Tra i suoi libri: La cultura degli Europei. Dal 1800 a oggi (Milano 2008); Come nasce un dittatore. Le cause del trionfo di Mussolini (Milano 2010); I buoni e i cattivi nella cultura popolare (Torino 2012); Intervista immaginaria con Karl Marx (Roma 2014); Quo vadis Europa? (Roma 2014); Brexit.Buona fortuna, Europa (Roma 2017); L'alba della contemporaneità. La formazione del mondo moderno, 1860-1914 (Padova 2019); Sintomi morbosi. Nella nostra storia di ieri i segnali della crisi di oggi (Milano 2019); Il trionfo ansioso. Storia globale del capitalismo (Milano 2022); Rivoluzioni. Quando i popoli cambiano la storia (Milano 2024).Donald Sassoon"Rivoluzioni"Quando i popoli cambiano la storiaGarzanti Editorewww.garzanti.itQuando parliamo di rivoluzioni spesso ci riferiamo a singoli eventi, come la presa della Bastiglia o l'assalto al Palazzo d'inverno. Ma in realtà ci vogliono decenni perché una rivoluzione si sviluppi e si esaurisca – sempre che ciò accada. In questo libro Donald Sassoon ripercorre in modo inedito e coinvolgente alcune tra le rivoluzioni più celebri: la guerra civile inglese, che cominciò con l'uccisione di Carlo i e dopo quasi un secolo turbolento diede luogo alla monarchia costituzionale; la guerra d'indipendenza americana, che cacciò i britannici ma non affrontò il problema della schiavitù; la rivoluzione francese, cui dobbiamo la Dichiarazione dei diritti dell'uomo, ma anche lunghi anni di instabilità; le rivoluzioni nazionali che unificarono Italia e Germania; la rivoluzione russa e la rivoluzione cinese, che hanno cambiato il corso del xx secolo. Brillante resoconto degli sconvolgimenti politici che hanno fatto la storia, "Rivoluzioni" è anche un libro ricco di ironia: scopriremo che Yankee Doodle Dandy fu cantato per la prima volta dai soldati inglesi per prendere in giro gli arruffati colonialisti americani, e che la parola «rivoluzione» è diventata d'uso comune proprio quando abbiamo smesso di capire esattamente cosa significhi.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

The Conversation with Dasha Burns is back! In Season 1, Burns sat down with some of the most powerful players in Washington to get their perspectives on what's really going on inside The White House. Join The Conversation again as Burns continues to explore how President Trump and his team are fundamentally reshaping the country, and how Democrats are tackling this new era of American politics. Full episodes will now air every Friday, starting Sept. 12.

Po parlamentním hlasováním o důvěře 8. září zřejmě padne francouzská vláda premiéra François Bayroua a spojenci prezidenta Emmanuela Macrona zjevně netuší, co bude dál. Vládu může vést nový předseda kabinetu, problémy by to však nevyřešilo, protože by byl ve stejné bryndě jako jeho předchůdce, soudí evropská odnož zpravodajského serveru Politico.Všechny díly podcastu Svět ve 20 minutách můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

A combative Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the U.S. secretary of health and human services, appeared before a Senate committee Thursday, defending his firing of the newly confirmed director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as other changes that could limit the availability of vaccines. Meanwhile, Congress has only a few weeks to complete work on annual spending bills to avoid a possible government shutdown and to ward off potentially large increases in premiums for Affordable Care Act health plans. Jessie Hellmann of CQ Roll Call, Sarah Karlin-Smith of Pink Sheet, and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KFF Health News' Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews KFF Health News' Tony Leys, who discusses his “Bill of the Month” report about a woman's unfortunate interaction with a bat — and her even more unfortunate interaction with the bill for her rabies prevention treatment.Visit our website for a transcript of this episode.Plus, for “extra credit” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too: Julie Rovner: ProPublica's “Gutted: How Deeply Trump Has Cut Federal Health Agencies,” by Brandon Roberts, Annie Waldman, and Pratheek Rebala. Jessie Hellmann: KFF Health News' “When Hospitals and Insurers Fight, Patients Get Caught in the Middle,” by Bram Sable-Smith. Sarah Karlin-Smith: NPR's “Leniency on Lice in Schools Meets Reality,” by Blake Farmer. Alice Miranda Ollstein: Vox's “Exclusive: RFK Jr. and the White House Buried a Major Study on Alcohol and Cancer. Here's What It Shows,” by Dylan Scott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's show is sponsored by: Firecracker Farms Everything's better with HOT SALT. Firecracker Farms hot salt is hand crafted on their family farm with Carolina Reaper, Ghost and Trinidad Scorpion peppers. This is a balanced, deep flavor pairs perfect with your favorite foods. Whether it's eggs, steaks, veggies or even your favorite beverage, Firecracker Farms hot salt is what you've been missing. Just head to https://firecracker.farm/ use code word: SEAN for a discount. Unlock the flavor in your food now! Beam Are you tossing and turning at night and running on fumes during the day? If so, then you are missing out on the most important part of your wellness, sleep. If you want to wake up refreshed, inspired and ready to take on the day then you have to try Beam's Dream powder. This best-selling blend of Reishi, Magnesium, L-Theanine, Apigenin and Melatonin will help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed. So if you're ready for the best night of sleep you ever had just head to https://shopbeam.com/SPICER to receive 40% off your order. RFK Jr. went on a tear on Capitol Hill, calling out the failed policies of prior administrations that have failed our children and made us overweight and overmedicated. President Trump is enjoying his highest approval rating as his crackdown on crime proved to be incredibly effective. Democratic pollster Doug Sosnik had an in depth interview with Politico, surmising that President Trump will drag down Republican candidates in the 2026 midterms. Chris Wilson, CEO of Eyesover had a different idea of President Trump's influence headed into 2026. His use of voter sentiment gives real time reflections of voters attitudes, emotions and the issues that matter. Using the three pillars of campaign tracking Chris and Eyesover are able to give the most accurate representation of voters, trends and outcomes. Today he is with us to unpack the president's accomplishments and what to look forward to in the 2026 midterm elections. Featuring: Chris Wilson CEO | Eyesover https://www.eyesover.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ 3️⃣ Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ 4️⃣ Stay in touch with Sean on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanmspicer Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicer Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanmspicer/ 5️⃣ Follow The Sean Spicer Show on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanspicershow Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanspicershow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

38:22- Dr. Rebecca Grant, national security analyst based in Washington, D.C. Specializing in defense and aerospace research, founder of IRIS Independent Research, and Senior Fellow at the Lexington InstituteTopic: "China shows missiles, Trump shows muscle: Xi's strategy can't match US" (Fox News op ed) 52:14- John Catsimatidis, Chairman & CEO of the Red Apple Group, host of "Cats & Cosby" (Monday-Friday 5-6 p.m.) and "The Cats Roundtable" (Sunday 8-10 a.m.) on AM 970 The Answer, and the author of "How Far Do You Want to Go?: Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire"Topic: Phone call with President Trump 1:02:47- Father Michael Reilly, Principal of St. Joseph by-the-Sea High SchoolTopic: Celebrating Staten Island 1:21:26- Dr. Nicole Saphier, board-certified radiologist, medical contributor for Fox News, and author of “Love, Mom: Inspiring Stories Celebrating Motherhood”Topic: RFK Jr. hearing 1:31:46- Jeff Coltin, Politico NYC Political Reporter and co author of Politico's New York PlaybookTopic: Latest in the NYC Mayoral Race 1:39:59- Pastor Corey Brooks, founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. Communities Development CorporationTopic: "Our leaders abandoned Chicago. Trump is right: It's time to call in the Guard" (Fox News op ed) 2:02:33- Rachel Brown, CEO and Founder of Jewish Matchmaking NYCTopic: Matchmaking in New York CitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Republicans narrowly passed a $57 billion energy and water bill on Thursday that slashes clean energy and boosts GOP priorities — squeaking it through by just one vote after two last-minute flip-flops. POLITICO's Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the details of the package, how it exposes deeper GOP divisions, and why lawmakers face a difficult government spending fight ahead. Plus, President Donald Trump's nominees to fill the two vacancies at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission vowed to protect the agency's independence amid growing concerns over political interference from the White House.  Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy.  Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro.  Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.   Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.   Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.    For more news 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    Our theme music is by Pran Bandi.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prayer can be more than quiet reflection — it can be protest, solidarity, and a catalyst for justice. In this episode of Shifting Culture, I talk with Liz Theoharis and Charon Hribar about their new book We Pray Freedom, a collection of prayers, songs, and liturgies born out of the Freedom Church of the Poor.We explore how faith traditions can sustain movements, how ritual can become resistance, and how communities on the margins are leading us toward a more just and abundant world. From prayer in homeless encampments to liturgy at the border, this conversation invites us to see that prayer isn't escape — it's action, hope, and transformation.Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis is a theologian, pastor, author, and anti-poverty activist. She is the Executive Director of the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice and Co-Chair of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Rev. Dr. Theoharis has been organizing in poor and low-income communities for the past 30 years. Her books include: We Cry Justice: Reading the Bible with the Poor People's Campaign (Broadleaf Press, 2021) and Always with Us?: What Jesus Really Said about the Poor (Eerdmans, 2017) and she has been published in the New York Times, Politico, the Washington Post, Sojourners and elsewhere. Rev. Dr. Theoharis is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and teaches at Union Theological Seminary.Dr. Charon Hribar is a movement song leader, cultural organizer, and social ethicist. She serves as the director of cultural strategies for the Kairos Center and as co-director of theomusicology and movement arts for the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. She cofounded Songs in the Key of Resistance and has been instrumental in creating music and cultural resources like the Songs in the Key of Resistance Songbook and the We Cry Justice Cultural Arts Project. Dr. Hribar combines on-the-ground organizing with teaching and leading social-movement music nationwide, empowering communities to integrate arts into their efforts for justice.Liz and Charon's Book:We Pray FreedomLiz and Charon's Recommendation:AndorSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowThe Balance of GrayFaith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Le président argentin Javier Milei voulait supprimer les aides d'urgence accordées aux personnes handicapées. Les députés en août, suivis des sénateurs ce jeudi, ont dit non. C'est la première fois que le Sénat argentin annule un véto présidentiel de Javier Milei.  Le Congrès a également voté pour augmenter les allocations. Devant le Sénat argentin, après l'angoisse, les cris de joie et les larmes de soulagement de personnes handicapées à l'annonce de l'annulation du véto présidentiel. Le quotidien de gauche Pagina 12 parle d'une « gifle historique à la cruauté et à l'injustice ». Il revient sur le combat de celles et ceux qui se sont battus contre la suppression des aides, notamment les mères d'enfants handicapés. Pagina 12 publie le témoignage de l'actrice Lola Berthet dont l'enfant est neurodivergent. Et pour elle, la politique de coupes budgétaires du gouvernement de Javier Milei, « c'est la déshumanisation des personnes porteuses de handicap ». Le quotidien Clarín rappelle que cela fait plus de 20 ans que le Congrès n'avait pas voté contre un véto présidentiel. Un vote qui, pour le journal La Nación, met en évidence la fragilité parlementaire du parti au pouvoir. Une fragilité du camp Milei qui s'ajoute aux soupçons de corruption qui visent les proches du président. Sa sœur, secrétaire générale de la présidence, est soupçonnée d'être impliquée dans une affaire de détournement de fonds sur la vente de médicaments destinés aux personnes handicapées. Un reportage de Théo Conscience, notre correspondant à Buenos Aires.  À lire aussiArgentine : les personnes en situation de handicap échapperont-elles à la tronçonneuse de Javier Milei? Les approximations scientifiques de Robert Kennedy Jr devant le Sénat Politico revient sur les déclarations du secrétaire américain à la Santé lors de son audition de jeudi devant le Sénat. Le ministre antivax a, selon le média politique, enchaîné les affirmations qui contredisent les données scientifiques. Il a par exemple laissé entendre qu'il n'avait jamais vu de données montrant que les vaccins avaient sauvé des vies pendant la pandémie de Covid. Réponse de Politico : ces informations sont pourtant accessibles au public et de nombreuses études de scientifiques indépendants confirment leur efficacité. Le ​​​​​​​Washington Post analyse lui, l'effet du Covid sur la montée des mouvements antivax aux États-Unis. Les mesures imposées pendant la pandémie ont suscité la méfiance de nombreux Américains. Les messages contradictoires sur le port du masque ont aggravé la situation. Ce contexte de doute a favorisé la popularisation de figures comme celle de Robert Kennedy Junior ou de Ron DeSantis, le gouverneur de Floride. Lui, veut suspendre l'obligation vaccinale pour les enfants scolarisés dans l'État. Alors le ​​​​​​​Washington ​​​​​​​Post s'interroge : « Que se passera-t-il, quand les images de la Floride ne seront plus le soleil et la vie abordable, mais la multiplication d'épidémies de rougeole ? » À lire aussiÉtats-Unis : face aux critiques, le ministre de la Santé Robert Kennedy Jr. défend sa politique Marco Rubio poursuit sa tournée en Amérique latine Après le Mexique, Marco Rubio s'est arrêté quelques heures en Équateur. L'occasion pour le secrétaire d'État de montrer une fois encore que le pays est un allié apprécié de l'administration Trump. La coopération a encore été renforcée sur des dossiers chers aux deux gouvernements : la sécurité et l'immigration. Les précisions d'Eric Samson, le correspondant de RFI à Quito. À Port-au-Prince, une seule bouche d'incendie en service  Sur le site d'enquête Ayibopost, la journaliste Lucnise Duquereste fait l'inventaire de l'équipement des pompiers de la capitale haïtienne et de son organisation en cas d'incendie. Et le constat est dur : sur les sept bouches d'incendie existant dans la zone métropolitaine, une seule est en service dans la capitale. Selon les constats d'AyiboPost, la plupart des bouches de Port-au-Prince sont soit rouillées, obstruées, voire recouvertes par l'asphalte lors de travaux de voirie improvisés. Une situation qui pose un vrai problème de sécurité dans la capitale, déjà minée par la violence.  Les feux en Californie sous le regard du photographe Josh Edelson  Aux États-Unis, les pompiers ont bien du mal à faire face à un nouvel incendie en Californie, à 200 km de San Francisco. Une ville créée au moment de la Ruée vers l'or a même été détruite, il y a eu des évacuations en urgence. Les incendies sont de plus en plus fréquents dans cette région, plus violents aussi, c'est une conséquence du réchauffement climatique et c'est ce phénomène que documente le photographe Josh Edelson depuis une quinzaine d'années. Une partie de son travail réalisée pour l'agence France Presse est exposée en ce moment au festival Visa pour l'image à Perpignan dans le sud de la France où notre journaliste Marine de la Moissonnière l'a rencontré.  Journal de la 1ère Le prochain « Congrès des élus » de la Martinique devrait se tenir les 2 et 3 octobre prochains. 

This week we're taking a look at Trump's health scare, Florida ending vaccine mandates, dog autism, the impending recession, and an article in Politico about the inevitable AI doomsday Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

This week on The Horse Race, Jenn and Steve talk with Politico's Kelly Garrity about the Trump administration's recent threats to ramp up ICE presence in Boston. Trump has also threatened to send National Guard agents to support ICE enforcement, echoing similar moves in LA and DC. On a lighter note, we are down to three choices for a new Massachusetts state flag.

The Trump administration secured a major legal victory this week after a federal appeals court ruled that EPA can cancel $20 billion in Biden-era clean energy funding. However, the courtroom fight is far from over. POLITICO's Alex Guillén breaks down the ruling, how the legal saga will continue, and what this means for America's clean energy future. Plus, a top official at the Interior Department said the agency is prioritizing permits for new fossil fuel generation over renewable energy because it has limited staff and resources to review the projects.  Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.   Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.   Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.    For more news 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    Our theme music is by Pran Bandi.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast from Florida to Louisiana in 2005 and is still the costliest disaster in U.S. history. New Orleans, a city resting below sea level, is uniquely dependent on engineering for its safety. On August 29th, nearly every defense seemed to fail, allowing storm surge to flood 80% of the city.  As terrible as the storm itself, arguably, were the human failures that contributed to what happened to New Orleans during and after Katrina—flaws in planning, infrastructure, governance, and social equity.  Yet change is possible. And in the intervening years, New Orleans has become known globally as a leader in preparedness, adaptation and recovery knowledge.  New Orleanians are weary of being praised for their resilience. In the past five years alone, the metro area has faced 17 federally declared national disasters—four times the national average. And the challenge of long-term adaptation can be especially overwhelming, especially at a time when consensus seems nearly impossible. But there is no substitute for New Orleans. Its people, environment, culture, and history add up to an inimitable home worth sustaining.  In this episode, longtime friend of Ten Across Jeff Hébert joins us to talk about the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina—the recovery process and the lessons in it that continue to resonate for the future of all our communities. Today, Jeff is chief executive officer for HR&A Advisors. In the years after Katrina, as a New Orleans native and urban planner, he served as a director with the Louisiana Recovery Authority and as a senior official in Mayor Mitch Landrieu's administration. He was also among the first chief resilience officers appointed under The Rockefeller Foundation's 100 Resilient Cities program.  Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with Jeff about how his experiences with the long game of adaptation and recovery in New Orleans and beyond have shaped his perspective and his work.  Relevant articles and resources  “Trump's former FEMA chief opens up — and says administration is ‘delaying' aid” (Politico, August 2025)   “20 years after Katrina, New Orleans' levees are sinking and short on money” (Grist, August 2025)   “Coastal communities restoring marshes, dunes, reefs to protect against rising seas and storm surges” (AP News, August 2025)   “Government to keep sharing key satellite data for hurricane forecasting despite planned cutoff” (AP News, July 2025)   “Forced to Move: An Analysis of Hurricane Katrina Movers” (U.S. Census Bureau, June 2011)   “Race, socioeconomic status, and return migration to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina” (Population and Environment, December 2009)  Related Ten Across Conversations podcasts   Katrina's 20th: Vann R. Newkirk II on What We Owe Climate Disaster Survivors Today Governing Through Times of Crisis and Opportunity with Mayor Mitch Landrieu — Part One Governing Through Times of Crisis and Opportunity with Mayor Mitch Landrieu — Part Two   Investing in New Orleans' Future with GNOF CEO Andy Kopplin  CreditsHost: Duke ReiterProducer and editor: Taylor Griffith Music by: Hanna Lindgren, Lupus Nocte, Hushed Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Maya Chari, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler  About our guest  Jeff Hébert is chief executive officer and partner at HR&A Advisors, an urban development consulting firm with offices across the U.S., whose mission is to ensure their clients succeed in creating equitable and resilient communities. Prior to joining HR&A, Jeff served as Mayor Mitch Landrieu and the City of New Orleans' first deputy mayor, chief administrative officer, and chief resilience officer. He also served as executive director of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority, Vice President of Adaptation and Resilience for The Water Institute, and director of community planning for the Louisiana Recovery Authority.

On this episode: Congress has returned from its summer recess, but the break has done little to ease the challenges on their plate. At the top of the agenda is a fast-approaching deadline to fund the government, with debates inside the Republican caucus shaping what kind of proposal might move forward. Democrats face their own set of pressures, balancing calls from within the party's base for a tougher stance with concerns about being seen as responsible for a potential shutdown. These crosscurrents come at a moment when long-serving members like New York Democrat Jerry Nadler are beginning to step aside, raising broader questions about generational change and how leadership roles may shift in the coming years.Beyond the funding debate, lawmakers are also navigating how best to explain sweeping legislation to voters back home, a task complicated by the sheer size and scope of recent bills. Discussions around security funding for Washington, D.C., add another layer of complexity, as members weigh policy details alongside political considerations. And then, of course, there's the ongoing public pressure for greater transparency in the Epstein saga.Together, these issues illustrate the crowded landscape on Capitol Hill and the many factors shaping the work of Congress this fall. POLITICO congressional reporter Nicholas Wu joins the show to help shed light on the hectic month ahead.  Check out some of our guest's work: https://www.politico.com/staff/nicholas-wu Learn more about the latest in Congress: https://ballotpedia.org/119th_United_States_Congress Complete a brief 5 minute survey to review the show and share some feedback: https://forms.gle/zPxYSog5civyvEKX6 Sign up for our Newsletters: https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia_Email_Updates Stream "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.

Emma Tracey speaks to one of the only visibly disabled MPs Marie Tidball, who has been fighting for parliament to be more accessible. She's been looking at door handles, voting systems and getting the Speaker's attention by ‘bobbing'. She sets out how she intends to make sure disability groups have a meaningful role in the government's review of the assessment process for Personal independence payments (Pip). The Timms review, as its known, is led by Disabilities Minister Sir Stephen Timms and is set to report back in autumn 2026 and was ordered amid the government climb down over changes to disability benefits.Emma makes up her own version of a classic board game with disability pitfalls along the way, Paul Carter throws the dice and encounters her inaccessible traps!Plus Bethany Dawson from Politico gives us a rundown of the disability-related happenings coming up in the world of politics as MPs return after their summer break.SOUND RECORDING AND DESIGN: Dave O'Neill PRODUCERS: Phoebe Keane, Alex Colins and Emma Tracey EDITOR: Damon Rose

President Donald Trump's war on wind power is colliding with Iowa's prominent wind industry and putting Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in a political bind. She's long defended wind power as part of an “all-of-the-above” strategy, but her vote for Trump's megabill is now a major liability as she faces one of the toughest reelection fights in the country. POLITICO's Josh Siegel breaks down how Trump's anti-wind agenda is threatening a vulnerable Iowa Republican. Plus, a federal appellate court on Tuesday sided with the Environmental Protection Agency in the pitched legal battle over Administrator Lee Zeldin's termination of $20 billion in Biden-era climate grants.  James Bikales is a reporter for POLITICO.  Josh Siegel is the host of POLITICO Energy and a congressional energy reporter for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.   Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.   Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.    For more news 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    Our theme music is by Pran Bandi.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The latest from Afghanistan after a catastrophic earthquake struck the eastern part of the country. The BBC reports on the worst-hit areas, and the Taliban’s plea for help. ProPublica’s Bob Garrett tells us how the fight over gerrymandering in Texas became the battleground for Trump’s latest legal strategy. Russian President Putin, Indian Prime Minister Modi, and Chinese President Xi met at a summit in China, signaling to the West a newfound solidarity between the countries. Politico’s Phelim Kine breaks down why the photo op isn’t all that it seems. Plus, Rudy Giuliani is to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom as he leaves the hospital following a car crash, 1.2 million immigrants disappear from the U.S. workforce, and the millionaire who snatched a hat at the U.S. Open. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

President Donald Trump promised to help Appalachian communities recover after Hurricane Helene — one of the deadliest and costliest storms in U.S. history. But his administration's rollback of billions in Biden-era climate and energy funds has stalled projects meant to rebuild housing and lower energy costs across the region. POLITICO's Zack Colman explains how Trump's actions are slowing recovery efforts and what it means for the communities still struggling nearly a year after the storm.  Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.   Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.   Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.    For more news 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    Our theme music is by Pran Bandi.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a summer break, Peter and Jackie are back with their weekly podcast. This week, they catch up on the events and news headlines from the summer, including: Geoeconomics – recap examples where countries use economic tools to influence foreign affairs – as well as more moves towards state capitalism by the United States, where the government exercises more control over institutions and companies. Canadian oil patch M&A news. Updates regarding the federal government's Bill C-5 and its plans for advancing nation-building projects. Tariff negotiation tactics, including news that Canada is removing countervailing tariffs on the United States.  The United States is exerting more influence over the International Energy Agency (IEA), with the organization planning to reintroduce the Current Policies Scenario in the next World Energy Outlook to be released in the fall of 2025. Content referenced in this podcast: CTV, “Hodgeson ‘hopeful' first batch of major projects announcements to start in the fall” (August 20, 2025) Calgary Herald, “Varcoe: Carney has opened the door to Canadian LNG exports — one closed by Trudeau government, says Liberal natural resources minister” (August 27, 2025) The Vassy Kapelos Show, “I know there are buyers: Federal Energy Minister bullish on LNG as a nation-building project” (August 12, 2025) Oilprice.com, “Republicans Move to Cut U.S. Funding for the IEA” (July 24, 2025) E&ENEWS by Politico, “Trump team pushes for ouster of top IEA official” (August 7, 2025) Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify

What if the biggest environmental culprits were hiding in plain sight—right on our dinner plates? While most environmental organizations train their sights on the energy sector, Mighty Earth has taken a bold, and often lonely, stand in confronting the meat industry's massive role in climate change, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. In this episode, I sit down with Glenn Hurowitz, founder and CEO of Mighty Earth, to unpack why the meat industry typically gets ignored by the environmental movement, and what he thinks needs to be done. Glenn has spent decades fighting for the planet, from working on federal public policy in Congress to launching powerful corporate campaigns that aim to guide the world's largest food companies toward more sustainable practices. In our conversation, he explains why mainstream NGOs often shy away from challenging the meat industry, and how Mighty Earth's strategy—focusing on supply chains, corporate accountability, and the expansion of animal-free proteins—aims to fill that void. We also dive into Mighty Earth's campaign to help supermarkets treat plant-based proteins not as niche novelties, but as core offerings. Glenn shares how enhanced meat products (think burgers that are part beef, part mycelium) can be a bigger environmental win than pure plant-based options alone, and why shifting market incentives—not just consumer behavior—is key to making real progress. If you care about climate action, animal welfare, or food innovation, this episode may challenge you to think bigger—and act smarter—about what it really takes to feed humanity sustainably. Discussed in this episode Glenn and Paul recommend the good work of Food Solutions Action. Our past episode with author Mike Grunwald. Quorn mycoprotein patties selling in London KFC at near price parity with chicken. Glenn references the Sierra Club's war on coal. Mighty Earth's campaign to guide supermarkets to do better on meat. Paul mentions that dozens of species go extinct every day, largely due to meat demand JBS's investment in Spanish cultivated meat production. Glenn's 2007 book, Fear and Courage in the Democratic Party. Glenn and Paul both recommend reading Regenesis. The UN report on nature finance Get to Know Glenn Hurowitz Glenn Hurowitz is the Founder and CEO of Mighty Earth, and has led environmental campaigns around the world for many years. He is a globally recognized leader on forests, agriculture, and climate change, and running strategic campaigns. He has played a leading role in transforming several industries, including the 90% reduction in deforestation for palm oil, establishment of new policies and practices for the entire rubber industry, and serious action in meat, steel, and elsewhere. In his previous role as Chair of the Forest Heroes campaign, he and his colleagues won the Benny Award from the Business Ethics Network for their successes in transforming global agriculture. He co-founded Chain Reaction Research, which provides major financial institutions with in-depth risk analysis of companies' sustainability risk. Glenn advises philanthropies, governments and non-profit organizations on strategy. Glenn has also worked extensively in politics. He is the author of the critically-acclaimed book Fear and Courage in the Democratic Party, and his writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Nation, Politico, The American Prospect. He's appeared on many national media outlets, including CNN, MSNBC, FOX, CBS, and NPR. He is a graduate of the Green Corps fellowship and Yale University, worked previously as Managing Director of Waxman Strategies, among other senior roles in the environmental movement.

Craig Collins sits in for Dana. CNN admits that gas prices on Labor Day Weekend are the lowest since 2020. Statistics show the increase in religiously targeted tragedies. Politico runs a fictional smear job on Steve Witkoff that was strictly sourced to ANONYMOUS deep staters & foreign diplomats. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson opens Narcan vending machines in Uptown Chicago. President Trump revokes Kamala Harris' Secret Service detail ahead of her book tour. The CNN Thunderdome gets heated when the topic of biological men gets brought up to Scott Jennings. Ashley Babbitt will receive a Military Funeral following January 6th. Chicago prepares for the National Guard to come in. An Irish travel influencer is accused of exploiting a remote “cannibal tribe” for TikTok views. A leaked phone call from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp raises serious questions. Another unhinged lunatic on the Internet thinks Christians are to blame for violence. A California law allows for a non-family member to help make medical decisions about children. Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…All Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/Dana Start today and take your health back with All Family Pharmacy. Use code DANA10 for savings and enjoy your health, your choice, no more waiting, no more “no's.”Webroothttps://WebRoot.com/Dana Protect your digital life and get 50% off Webroot Total Protection or Essentials, exclusively with my URL!Relief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.com OR CALL 1-800-4-RELIEFBoost anti-inflammatory power with Relief Factor. Get their 3-week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/danaGet your hands on the new compact Byrna CL. Visit Byrna.com/Dana receive 10% off Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/DanaDana's personal cell phone provider is Patriot Mobile. Get a FREE MONTH of service code DANAHumanNhttps://HumanN.comSupport your cholesterol health with SuperBerine and the #1 bestselling SuperBeets Heart Chews—both on sale for $5 off at Sam's Club. Boost your metabolic health and save!Keltechttps://KelTecWeapons.comSee the third generation of the iconic SUB2000 and the NEW PS57 - Keltec Innovation & Performance at its best.

Senator Alex Padilla this week left open the possibility of a run for California governor during an interview at POLITICO's “The California Agenda: Sacramento Summit." Plus, a new poll shows former Rep. Katie Porter leading the race. Marisa and Guy are joined by Politico California Editorial Director Chris Cadelago to discuss the state of the 2026 governor's race and the latest news about current Governor Gavin Newsom.  Check out Political Breakdown's weekly newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph welcomes Ben Cohen (anti-war activist and ice cream entrepreneur) to discuss his new campaign, "Up in Arms," which advocates for a common-sense Pentagon budget. Then, Ralph speaks to Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi about her recent piece: "When will we finally admit: the Gaza death toll is higher than we've been told."Ben Cohen is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and longtime anti-war activist. He is a co-founder of the ice cream company Ben & Jerry's and a prominent supporter of progressive causes. He is co-founder of Up In Arms, a public education and advocacy campaign pushing for a common-sense approach to military budgeting. In May of this year, Ben was arrested by Capitol Police after he interrupted Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s testimony by screaming,”Congress kills poor kids in Gaza by buying bombs and pays for it by kicking kids off Medicaid.”We're up in arms because the government has taken the kindness, the heart, the soul of the American people and essentially replaced it with so many bombs that there's no rational use for them. They've turned us all into mass murderers.Ben CohenYou know, politicians starting from Reagan are fond of saying “a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.” And then they turn around and spend $100 billion a year on a nuclear arsenal that's capable of blowing up the entire world several times over. So they say one thing and they do another. I mean, a nuclear arsenal capable of blowing up the entire world several times over? That's not deterrence. That's delusion.Ben CohenI just go back to the moral issue of our time, which is Gaza—two-thirds of the American people don't support continuing to arm Israel. And we need to make our politicians pay the price for continuing to arm Israel… We have a midterm election coming up. If your guy voted to continue to essentially facilitate the genocide, vote them out.Ben CohenWhen you have more money than is needed, you tend to invite corruption, cost overruns, machinery that doesn't work, and I would advise that you look into why the GAO and the Pentagon auditors are being asked to do fewer audits of the military budget. Because there's almost a direct correlation between throwing money at a government program (especially at that scale) and corruption. And corruption is understandable to everybody. It's the number one political issue all over the world, when the pollsters poll.Ralph NaderArwa Mahdawi is a columnist for the Guardian and author of Strong Female Lead: Lessons from Women in Power. Here is her recent piece on the genocide in Gaza: “When will we finally admit: the Gaza death toll is higher than we've been told” (The Guardian, August 8, 2025)To be fair, the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal have published some pretty devastating reports from their reporters in that area. They've put out some devastating features on what's going on [in Gaza], but it doesn't translate into editorial denunciation by these papers. And it doesn't translate into taking the next step and doing what they would do in other conflicts around the world where there isn't so much prejudice and domestic pressureRalph NaderI'm an opinion writer, but as journalists, you're always supposed to report facts. And the fact is: we have absolutely no idea how many people are dead in the Gaza Strip. But there are plenty of studies (which I reference in the article—one Lancet peer-reviewed study, one letter to the Lancet by a highly-respected scientist, one empirical study by Michael Spagat) which show that the death count is a lot higher. So I truly believe that unless you're saying “the official figure from the Ministry of Health is around 60,000 but studies show it is probably much higher,” then that's just journalistic malpractice.Arwa MahdawiI think there's just this instinct to believe that Palestinians are lying and Israelis are telling the truth. And it also goes back to…this isn't just Israel's war, this is America's war as well. And this desire to see America as the good guys—we're the good guys, the Palestinians are the bad guys. And to have this black-and-white narrative where, obviously, we're the good guys, you know, and so if the Palestinian narrative casts doubt on that, then it must be wrong.Arwa MahdawiI always suggest that people write to the media outlets and say that they want to see more Palestinian narratives, they want the media outlets to voice their concern that foreign reporters are not being let in, that more aid workers are not being let in, that pictures are not coming out.Arwa MahdawiThere are very few pictures coming out of the scale of this destruction in Gaza, but when you see the ones that do come out, it is very, very obvious that there are more than 60,000 people dead.But there seems to be this lack of curiosity with some of my peers. Why aren't they asking, “Why aren't we seeing more pictures?” There should be nonstop outrage that their press freedom is being stifled like this and so many Palestinian journalists are being slaughtered.Arwa MahdawiNews 8/22/25* Last Thursday, during an event in her Masscusetts congressional district, Congresswoman Katherine Clark – who holds the position of House Minority Whip, making her the number two Democrat in the House – called Israel's campaign in Gaza a “genocide,” per Axios. According to Zeteo, this makes Clark the 14th member of Congress to use the “g word.” Lest she be accused of bravery however, Clark quickly walked back her comments. In a statement to the Jewish News Syndicate, Clark said “last week, while attending an event in my district, I repeated the word ‘genocide' in response to a question…I want to be clear that I am not accusing Israel of genocide.” This incident illustrates the cross-cutting pressures facing Democratic Party leaders. This divide will be on the agenda again at the DNC meeting on August 26th, where among other issues, party leaders will vote on competing resolutions to lay out the Democrats' position on Gaza. Allison Minnerly, the progressive DNC delegate sponsoring the resolution to end arms shipments to Israel, is quoted saying “Our voters…are saying that they do not want U.S. dollars to enable further death and starvation anywhere across the world, particularly in Gaza…I don't think it should be a hard decision for us to say that clearly,” per the Intercept.* Even as Democrats wrestle with their position on Gaza, the politics are clearly shifting. The Reject AIPAC coalition has released a new statement saying that among Democrats, AIPAC is now a “toxic pariah.” As evidence of this, Reject AIPAC cites the fact that only 14 House Democrats attended the AIPAC-sponsored Israel trip this year. According to Mondoweiss, “In 2023, the lobbying group brought 24 House Dems to Israel over recess. In 2019, over 40 attended.” Reject AIPAC also cites the fact that Reps. Valerie Foushee and Maxine Dexter, both recipients of millions of AIPAC dollars, voted to block arms to Israel and Foushee is even now rejecting AIPAC money. As these small victories mount, the horizon of possibility for movement within the party grows ever wider.* Last week, Tom Artiom Alexandrovich – a senior department head in Israel's National Cyber Directorate – was arrested in a “multi-agency operation targeting child sex predators,” in Clark County, Nevada according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. According to Reuters, “Alexandrovich faces a felony charge of luring or attempting to lure a child or mentally ill person to commit a sex act ‘with use of computer technology.'” Yet, inexplicably, Alexandrovich was released by U.S. authorities and is back in Israel. This set off a firestorm in the U.S., with many accusing the Trump administration of facilitating Alexandrovich's release. The State Department was forced to issue a statement denying these claims, stating that Alexandrovich "did not claim diplomatic immunity and was released by a state judge…Any claims that the U.S. government intervened are false." The AP adds that the “Israeli Embassy in Washington and the Israeli Prime Minister's Office did not immediately return messages.” Disturbingly, the mainstream media seems to be purposely ignoring this case. While it has been covered by the Guardian, the Times of Israel, and Haaretz, there has been zero coverage in the New York Times or Washington Post, or ABC, NBC, or CBS. This media blackout adds fuel to the speculation that this case is being tamped down by the administration for political reasons.* Another troubling story regarding minors on the internet comes to us from Mark Zuckerberg's Meta AI. According to Reuters, internal documents from Meta Platforms detail “policies on chatbot behavior…[permitting] the company's artificial intelligence creations to ‘engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual,' generate false medical information and help users argue that Black people are ‘dumber than white people.'” Former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan called these reports “disturbing” and cited a legal complaint filed by the FTC to the Justice Department against Snap in January, under her leadership, “charging that [Snap's] AI chatbot was creating risks and harms for young users.” Khan noted that the “DOJ hasn't filed the case or taken any steps to protect these kids,” and demanded that “Any lawmaker concerned about big tech's abuse of kids should ask what is going on.” The administration's lack of action on these issues indicates that despite their rhetorical inveighing against the tech industry, they are treating SIlicon Valley with the same kid gloves they use for the rest of corporate America, even when it affects minors.* In more positive news from abroad, the Washington Post reports that between 2022 and 2024, Mexico lifted a stunning 8.3 million residents out of poverty. This 18% drop in poverty includes a 23% decrease in extreme poverty and a 16% drop in moderate poverty. According to experts, this remarkable achievement is the result of the policies of former President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, or AMLO, and his successor Claudia Sheinbaum, such as tripling the minimum wage and instituting a raft of social programs to aid “senior citizens, unemployed youth, students, farmers and people with disabilities.” President Sheinbaum is now plowing ahead with a new project – producing a “small, 100% electric, accessible [EV],” called the “Olinia,” to be fully manufactured and assembled in Mexico, per Mexico News Daily.* Turning to domestic politics, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik finally showed up in her district on Monday after an extended period of avoiding public appearances. At a ceremony honoring a late Clinton County clerk in Plattsburgh, Stefanik was drowned out by cries of “‘You sold us out!', ‘Shame!', and ‘Unseal the Epstein files!', along with a “steady stream of boos,” according to the Daily Beast. Stefanik “left the podium after speaking for less than a minute,” and when she returned, she was booed again. Stefanik's chronic absence and chilly reception is a bad sign for her gubernatorial aspirations. In the months since she has held a town hall, her constituents held a mock town hall where they addressed an empty chair, per WRGB, and New York Democrats AOC and Paul Tonko held town halls in her district, per the Albany Times-Union.* In more political news from New York, disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo is explicitly seeking to woo New York Republicans in his independent bid for Mayor of New York City. POLITICO reports that at a fundraiser at media mogul Jimmy Finkelstein's Southampton estate, Cuomo told the crowd that he agrees with President Trump that the “goal is to stop Mamdani.” To this end, he is trying to convince Republicans that they would be “wasting [their] vote on [Curtis] Sliwa,” the Republican nominee for Mayor, “because he'll never be a serious candidate.” Cuomo also implied that he is open to an alliance with Trump, telling the crowd “Let's put it this way: I knew the president very well.” Dora Pekec, a spokesperson for the Zohran campaign, is quoted saying “Since he's too afraid to say it to New Yorkers' faces, we'll make it clear: Andrew Cuomo IS Donald Trump's choice for mayor.”* In Texas, state Democrats have returned to the state, ending their attempt to defeat Governor Abbott's mid-decade redistricting scheme by denying the legislature a quorum. In a statement Gene Wu, chairman of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, said "We killed the corrupt special session, withstood unprecedented surveillance and intimidation, and rallied Democrats nationwide to join this existential fight for fair representation — reshaping the entire 2026 landscape," per the BBC. The legislature is now expected to approve the redrawn congressional maps; the state Democrats plan to continue fighting them in the courts. California has vowed to redraw their own maps to compensate for the expected loss of five Democrat-held seats in Texas. New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Maryland are also considering their own redistricting plans. Vice President JD Vance was deployed to Indiana to pressure Republicans in that state to redraw their maps to favor Republicans as well, per the IndyStar. It is a sad state of affairs that American politics has been reduced to such naked power grabbing plots, but here we are.* In local news, the federal occupation of Washington, D.C. continues to deepen. CBS reports the governors of at least six Republican-led states are sending contingents from their National Guards to the capital. These include Mississippi and Louisiana, West Virginia, South Carolina, Ohio and Tennessee. Just what these troops will do in Washington remains unclear. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, who is sending 160 troops, cited “monument security” and “traffic control” among their official responsibilities. The federal agents on the ground, with little to do – the DOJ itself reports as violent crime is at a 30-year low in the District – seem to be mostly just harassing residents. The Daily Beast reports ICE tore down a banner and replaced it with a dildo. A local, Amanda Moore, posted a photo of 15 federal agents calling an ambulance for a drunk girl in Dupont Circle. And, while the Lever reports D.C. corporate lobbyists pushed for the occupation, it is wreaking havoc on local businesses; Rolling Stone reports reservations at D.C. restaurants are down between 25 and 31%, to take just one example. We can only hope that this pointless, destructive farce of quasi-fascistic political theater ends sooner rather than later.* Finally, investigative reporter and Iraq war veteran Seth Harp is out with a new book – The Fort Bragg Cartel: Drug Trafficking and Murder in the Special Forces – which details the double murder of Master Sergeant Billy Lavigne and Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Dumas, along with the “many more unexplained deaths…other murders connected to drug trafficking in elite units, and dozens of fatal overdoses,” at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Among other remarkable discoveries, Harp “describes a U.S. special forces k9 [unit] that was given titanium dentures and encouraged to feast on human brains in the field,” in the words of publisher and producer Chris Wade. Remember these titanium dentures whenever you hear that there is no money to pay for critical social programs. The money is there. The political will is not.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe