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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen break down the latest news in the world of business and innovation, including the Trump administration's Signal scandal, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's resignation, Chinese electric-vehicle maker BYD outperforming Tesla per its 2024 revenue, and important privacy issues related to the bankruptcy announcement of DNA-testing site 23andMe. Next, ‘Fast Company' associate editor David Salazar joins the show to discuss the anime streaming service, Crunchyroll, and why it made Fast Company's 2025 Most Innovative Companies list. Finally, Yaz speaks to clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy (aka Dr. Becky), one of the cofounders of the website Good Inside, about the Good Inside method for being better parents. Finally, Yaz speaks to clinical psychologist and co-founder of the parenting company Good Inside, Dr. Becky, about the Good Inside method for raising children. For more of the latest business and innovation news go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To check out the 2025 Most Innovative Companies list go to: https://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/list For more on Dr. Becky, visit: https://www.goodinside.com/

On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen break down the latest news in the world of business and innovation, including the Trump administration's Signal scandal, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's resignation, Chinese electric-vehicle maker BYD outperforming Tesla per its 2024 revenue, and important privacy issues related to the bankruptcy announcement of DNA-testing site 23andMe. Next, ‘Fast Company' associate editor David Salazar joins the show to discuss the anime streaming service, Crunchyroll, and why it made Fast Company's 2025 Most Innovative Companies list. Finally, Yaz speaks to clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy (aka Dr. Becky), one of the cofounders of the website Good Inside, about the Good Inside method for being better parents. Finally, Yaz speaks to clinical psychologist and co-founder of the parenting company Good Inside, Dr. Becky, about the Good Inside method for raising children. For more of the latest business and innovation news go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To check out the 2025 Most Innovative Companies list go to: https://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/list For more on Dr. Becky, visit: https://www.goodinside.com/

While President Trump downplayed the texting troubles caused by his top officials, CBS News has obtained a National Security Agency alert from last month warning against using the Signal app, calling it a "high-value target to intercept sensitive information." A Texas woman says her husband was wrongly sent to one of the world's most dangerous prisons in El Salvador as part of the more than 200 Venezuelans deported by the Trump administration – despite having no gang ties. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy quits after five years in position To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Postmaster General is stepping down. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

Today on America in the Morning   Inadvertent Yemen Messages The White House is doing damage control after it was uncovered that messages on a chat app involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Vice President, Secretary of State and other national security officials discussing plans for the US attack on Yemen accidently included a news magazine journalist. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that Hegseth is claiming that nobody sent war plans on that app.    Trump Talks Tariffs On a day when South Korea's Hyundai announced a $20 billion dollar investment in the US, including a steel manufacturing facility in Louisiana in an effort to avoid tariffs, President Trump is adding to his list of products subject to tariffs but suggests there may be some flexibility. Jim Roope reports.     Columbia Student Facing New Trouble An accused anti-Israel agitator at Columbia University is facing new accusations regarding his status in America. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Wildfires In Four States Dry conditions have led to a series of wildfires in the East, including in New Jersey, Georgia, South Carolina, and three in North Carolina. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a state of emergency was declared in the Tar Heel State, in the same areas that have already dealt with drought and massive flooding.    US-Russia Maritime Deal The U.S. and Russia are planning to release a joint statement this morning after holding discussions in Saudi Arabia aimed at achieving a Black Sea maritime ceasefire deal.     DeJoy Stepping Down He was first put in charge of the US Post Office by President Trump during his first term, and stayed in place through the Biden administration. After five years on the job, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is stepping down. The details from correspondent Jennifer King.      Trump Wants SCOTUS Decision On Workers President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in on a lower court's decision to force the government to re-hire many federal workers that were cut by Elon Musk's DOGE. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Noem To Central America Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is headed to Central America later this week as the Trump administration deports criminal migrants back to their home countries. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Reaction To Usha Vance Greenland Trip The outgoing leader of Greenland is denouncing the planned trip by Second Lady Usha Vance and her young son along with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, claiming they had not been invited, and called their trip “a provocation.” Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    More Legal Trouble For Justin Eichorn The trouble seems to be getting worse for former Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn. The Republican was arrested, allegedly caught in a sex sting attempting to meet up a teenage girl who was actually an undercover police officer.     Cornell Student Now Facing Deportation A Cornell University PhD anti-Israel student that the government is trying to deport has been ordered to surrender to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which comes as his lawyer and the attorney for a Columbia University student fight to keep their clients from deportation. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Jordan To Hold Hearing On Judges The House Judiciary Committee is expected to hold a hearing early next week looking into the issue of "activist judges."     Tech News President Trump's Media company, and crypto-dot-com are teaming up to offer a basket of "Made in America" funds with a focus on digital assets and securities.  Here's Chuck Palm with today's tech news.   Finally   It was a big night for Conan O'Brien who was honored with a prestigious award at Washington, DC's Kennedy Center. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Postal Service is letting a team from the Department of Government Efficiency help out with its reform efforts. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says DOGE will bring a new perspective to problems he spent years trying to solve. Still, DeJoy tells members of Congress that DOGE will look at a narrow set of issues with limited access to agency data. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Postal Service is letting a team from the Department of Government Efficiency help out with its reform efforts. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says DOGE will bring a new perspective to problems he spent years trying to solve. Still, DeJoy tells members of Congress that DOGE will look at a narrow set of issues with limited access to agency data. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Postal Service has entered new turmoil with the departure of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. It's midway through a controversial reform plan. It continues to lose billions of dollars yearly. My next guest says it's time to seriously consider privatizing USPS. He's an economist and vice president for research at the Cato Institute, Jeffrey Miron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Postal Service has entered new turmoil with the departure of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. It's midway through a controversial reform plan. It continues to lose billions of dollars yearly. My next guest says it's time to seriously consider privatizing USPS. He's an economist and vice president for research at the Cato Institute, Jeffrey Miron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Hump Day! Emma speaks with Elizabeth Pancotti, managing director of policy at the Groundwork Collaborative, to discuss Elon Musk and DOGE's efforts to curb government spending, and how it's faring in terms of public opinion. Then, she speaks with Tyler Vasseur, shop steward with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 9, to discuss the NALC's recent decision to reject a tentative contract deal with the United States Postal Service. First, Emma runs through updates on Trump's plummeting approval rating, Hannity's sit down with the Trump/Musk regime, Trump's government funding freeze, Trump's support for Russia, Trump's agency raids, Trump's cabinet confirmations, record credit card debt, dropping homicide rates, Brazil's systems of political accountability, and Kansas' gender-affirming care ban, before watching Elon and Trump blatantly lie about their cost-cutting efforts on Hannity. Elizabeth Pancotti then joins, giving us an even more expansive view into the failures of the Musk/Trump regime to actually weed out the “$1 trillion” in “waste, fraud, and abuse” they claim to be going after, with the alleged $55 billion in progress they've made so far undermined by the fact it's only $8 million, before touching on the problem of relying on legal and constitutional strategies after decades of conservatives packing our courts. Expanding on this latter point, Pancotti and Emma dive deep into the Democratic Party's – particularly leadership's – ongoing failure to appropriately message the threat and devastation posed by the Musk/Trump regime, with a refusal to highlight the efforts to cut YOUR benefits and steal YOUR data to give more money and more power to the wealthiest man in the world and his billionaire buddies, not to mention their long-lasting refusal to present an alternative affirmative vision to this ideology of destruction. Tyler Vasseur then walks Emma through the recent decision by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to step down from his post, exploring DeJoy's nomination under Trump 1.0 to spearhead an effort to privatize the USPS, Biden's decision to keep him on, and why it was his failure to privatize fast enough that led him to get pushed out, and what that could mean for the future of the institution. Next, Vasseur dives deep into the National Association of Letter Carrier's historic “No” vote on a contract with USPS after nearly two years of negotiations, highlighting various failures in the agreement, including keeping wages in line with inflation. After expanding on the “Vote No” campaign efforts, Tyler unpacks why their biggest push in this bargaining process is for the right to strike, with the ongoing bargaining effort now lasting well over 600 days, wrapping up the show by highlighting coming rallies to support NALC's fight. And in the Fun Half: Emma is joined by RM Brown as they talk with a 412 caller about his experience with a Democratic polling group, unpack the astonishingly pro-Israel history of Russell Brand, and explore the truly atrocious messaging on display by Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries. Molly from Brooklyn discusses teaching journalism in the age of Trump and AI, Dylan from Atlanta touches on a new democratized social media project, and the MR Team looks at the most recent data disproving the right-wing crime narrative of the last two years, plus, your calls and IMs! 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Lawmakers are racing to fund the government, and Georgia stands to benefit from key budget provisions. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy speak with Semafor's Washington-based reporter Kadia Goba about the high-stakes negotiations and the federal dollars headed to Georgia.   Then, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, whose tenure has been marred by delivery delays and controversy, has announced his resignation. We'll explore what his departure means for mail service in Georgia and who could replace him.   Plus, we take a look at what true crime and Congress have in common. We speak with the Georgia congressional staffer behind the hit podcast Crime in Congress to learn how political scandals and investigations make for compelling storytelling.    Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show opens a little differently. I have had several unconnected threads of subjects that have been stuck in my head and decided to bring them to you before diving into the full news stack. The first subject deals with inflation and today's CPI numbers, which leads me to discuss energy, abiotic energy creation, 3rd and 4th generation nuclear reactors and my thoughts on a clean environment. Next I dive into the language of the 14th Amendment and discuss the phrase most of the Legacy/mainstream media eliminates. The phase “...under the jurisdiction thereof…” when it comes to citizenship. If someone is not under the jurisdiction of the US Constitution, how can their children, if born here, become immediate citizens? I've not really jumped into the drone topic that keeps happening in our country, mostly in the state of New Jersey. However, sometime Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) provided a wild comment to Harris Faulkner of Fox News. He said they are Iranian drones from a ship parked off our east coast. This reminded me of a story I read almost two years ago about Iran modifying a tanker to become a drone carrier. I'm not saying I am 100% on board with it, but I was interested enough to discuss it. Pro Publica put out a hit-piece on Pete Hegseth, stating West Point told them he had never gone to the service academy. Pete released his acceptance letter and relevant records to prove he did attend. The story here isn't how Pro Publica was fooled; the story is why are they not interested in finding out why they were lied to by West Point? A new bombshell on the Democrat money-laundering service, ActBlue, was released late yesterday. It looks like they processed foreign cards as a means of donating to candidates and campaigns in the United States. We then dive into a series of stories I call Dumb, Dumber and Dumberer. Each story gets successively worse. We look at Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Rep. Susan Wild (D-PA), Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, ex-Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), Senator Mitch “The Turtle” McConnell and WNBA star Caitlin Clark. We end on a positive note from the Sheriff of San Diego County in California. While their board of supervisors have voted to make themselves a “super sanctuary” to defy Trump's deportation plan, Sheriff Kelly Martinez says she will not recognize that status in favor of following the law and her Constitutional duty. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR and TRUTH Social by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. You can also support the show by visiting my Patreon page!!

GDP Script/ Top Stories for December 6th  Publish Date: December 6th    From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.  Today is Friday, December 6th and Happy Birthday to REM's Peter Buck.  ***12.06.24 - BIRTHDAY – PETER BUCK***  I'm Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia.  Two Arrested In Gwinnett Road Rage Shooting  Gwinnett Animal Shelter Closed After Illness Outbreak  Buford to host Holiday Festival and Parade on Saturday  All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe!  Break 1: 07.14.22 KIA MOG    STORY 1: Two Arrested In Gwinnett Road Rage Shooting  Two Riverdale residents, Paola Nicole Cruz Pena, 21, and David Jesus Ravelo Cedeno, 25, are facing charges after a road rage incident on Nov. 25 escalated into a shooting in a Peachtree Corners parking lot. The altercation began with a dispute between two vehicles, resulting in Cedeno shooting one individual during a physical confrontation. Police apprehended the suspects in Riverdale. Pena faces charges including aggravated assault and tampering with evidence, while Cedeno is charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated assault, firearm possession during a crime, and reckless conduct. Both are held in Gwinnett County Jail as police continue to investigate.  STORY 2:   Gwinnett Animal Shelter Closed After Illness Outbreak  The Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center in Gwinnett County is closed until Dec. 17 following an outbreak of Streptococcus zooepidemicus, which caused the deaths of three dogs. Strep Zoo, a bacterial infection, can cause severe respiratory distress, nasal discharge, and rapid health decline in dogs, potentially leading to death without timely antibiotic treatment. The center stopped adoptions and is collaborating with the Georgia Department of Agriculture to prevent further spread. Pet owners are advised to watch for symptoms and seek immediate veterinary care if needed. The shelter remains open for pet reclaims and intake of sick or aggressive animals.  STORY 3:  Buford to host Holiday Festival and Parade on Saturday  The Buford Business Alliance is hosting its annual Buford Holiday Festival and Parade on Saturday along Buford's Historic Main Street. The parade, featuring over 50 entries including the Buford Band of Wolves and Santa in a vintage red truck, starts at 9 a.m. and ends at the festival grounds at 301 East Main Street. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes holiday shopping, food trucks, performances, and a free Kids' Zone with bounce houses, a balloon artist, and caricature drawings. Guests can also enjoy free photos with Santa. Proceeds from the event support local nonprofit organizations, school groups, and scholarships for Buford High School seniors.    We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.  We'll be right back    Break 2: 08.05.24 OBITS_FINAL    STORY 4: Attempted Murder Suspect From South Carolina Arrested In Gwinnett County  A 20-year-old man, Emmanuel Williams, was arrested in Gwinnett County for shooting and injuring two adults and a 1-year-old child in Seneca, S.C. Wanted for three counts of attempted murder, Williams was located using Flock cameras after being linked to a black SUV in the area. When police attempted a traffic stop, Williams fled, leading to an 80 mph chase. Officers performed a PIT maneuver near Duluth Highway, stopping the vehicle and arresting him. Williams faces charges including felony fleeing, reckless driving, driving on a suspended license, and more. He was checked for injuries before being booked into the Gwinnett County Jail.  STORY 5:  Gwinnett Police Remind Residents To Take Precautions After Coyote Sightings  Gwinnett County police are advising residents to stay cautious following multiple coyote sightings in the area. To ensure safety, they recommend removing food sources like pet food and birdseed from yards, keeping small pets indoors or supervised when outside, and always leashing dogs. Residents are encouraged to contact Gwinnett Animal Welfare at 770-339-3200 for concerns or unusual coyote activity. Officials noted that while coyotes are common, attacks on humans are rare, with most reports involving sightings.     Break 3:    STORY 6:  Ossoff grills postmaster general over continuing delays in mail delivery  U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff criticized Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for failing to meet his pledge to restore on-time mail delivery in Georgia, which remains at 75%. The delays began after a new mail distribution center in Palmetto opened last year, with issues arising from a postal restructuring plan aimed at financial self-sufficiency. DeJoy admitted to ongoing challenges, despite promising improvements within 60 days. Ossoff highlighted the severe impacts on seniors awaiting prescriptions, small businesses, and timely delivery of critical notices. DeJoy defended the three-day target for mail delivery, while Ossoff urged for better performance.    STORY 7:  Brookwood Football Parts Ways with Head Coach Philip Jones  Brookwood High School has parted ways with head football coach Philip Jones after 10 seasons. Jones, an alum and former team captain of the 1996 state championship team, led the Broncos to the playoffs eight times, including a Final Four appearance in 2017. His deep ties to the program include playing and coaching under Brookwood legends and continuing his father's legacy as a longtime coach. Despite dealing with health struggles this past season, Jones' impact is widely recognized. The school will now start a nationwide search for a new coach to build on Brookwood's proud traditions and history of success.    Break 4: Ingles Markets 9    Signoff –   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com  Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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Missouri's largest general farm organization is slamming a proposal from the United States Postal Service (USPS) to change rural mail delivery. Missouri Farm Bureau president Garrett Hawkins joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" to discuss the plan. Mr. Hawkins, who lives in west-central Missouri's Appleton City, has written a letter to Postmaster General Louis Dejoy blasting the plan. President Hawkins tells listeners that the proposal would consolidate mail drop off and pick operations for locations 50 miles or more from the nearest regional USPS hub. Mr. Hawkins says his 157,000 Missouri Farm Bureau member families and other rural residents depend on timely mail for medication and important things like bills. He also complains about a lack of transparency from the USPS, saying it was rolled out in the Federal Register during Labor Day weekend. President Hawkins says the plan would impact 68 percent of rural Missourians mail and that rural Americans deserve quality mail service too:

CNN's Michael Smerconish interviews the U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on whether the postal service will deliver all mail-in ballots on time for the 2024 election. David Axelrod and Mark McKinnon discuss the impact of Trump's interview with Joe Rogan while Harris rallies in Houston, TX with Beyonce. Later, Marty Baron, a former executive editor for the Washington Post, chats with Michael about the Post's recent decision to not endorse a presidential candidate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump is urging Republicans to vote early, while also continuing to condemn mass mail voting. As Nov. 5 nears, however, even absentee proponents are raising concerns again about rejected ballots, slow results, and potential delays by the Postal Service, as Postmaster General Louis DeJoy keeps insisting that the USPS is ready to handle a deluge of millions of votes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael talks to Louis DeJoy, United States Postmaster General, about election mail and the postal service's state of readiness to get mail-in ballots delivered safely. Original air date 11 October 2024.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned to Washington and met with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as U.S. support for Ukraine's fight against Russia faces a reckoning in this year's presidential election. Lawmakers grilled Postmaster General Louis DeJoy at a contentious House Appropriations subcommittee meeting today, questioning the ability of the United States Postal Service to effectively handle mail-in ballots for this year's presidential election. New York Mayor Eric Adams says he's “not surprised” by federal corruption charges and has no plans to resign. Community members and immigrant justice groups gathered outside the San Francisco office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, to show support for immigrants detained at the Golden State Annex and Mesa Verde ICE detention centers in Kern County, California. Housing activists protest in Oakland and Sacramento, urging Governor Newsom to fulfill pledge to build one million affordable homes by 2030. The post Biden Administration promises $2.7 billion more in aid to Ukraine – September 26, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has pledged “heroic efforts” to deliver all mail ballots on time this year. Prospects for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas are lower than ever, amid rising tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Scientists have new evidence about where the SARS-CoV2 virus jumped from animals to humans. Several news outlets filed an emergency petition today asking Nevada's supreme court for access and documents related to the Murdoch family's succession case. Plus, another win for a tennis legend and activist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For days, Amy Gholson tracked a shipment of baby turkeys she ordered from an Ohio hatchery. She kept tabs online as the birds began the more than 500-mile trip to the Gholson home near St. Charles, Missouri, via the U.S. Postal Service. The ten birds needed to arrive in two days to ensure they'd survive the trip. It was late March and temperatures were still low, making the speed of the delivery more crucial than usual. But the baby turkeys, or poults, hadn't even left Ohio when progress halted. “I was going to be able to watch these babies digitally, basically, and they went to the Cleveland distribution warehouse and they stayed there and stayed there,” Gholson said. Postal Service delays have become more persistent in the years following the pandemic and a new ten-year plan put in place by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy aimed at ending billions of dollars a year in losses. Slowdowns in delivery are integral to the plan.

Today's Headlines: A strike by the IRGC-backed Hezbollah hit a soccer field in Majdal Shams, Israel, killing 12 children and teenagers and injuring 30 others. This attack, the deadliest in northern Israel in recent months, has heightened fears of a broader regional conflict. Israeli leaders warned of severe repercussions, despite Hezbollah's denial of involvement. In Russia, President Putin announced the potential deployment of new strike weapons along the border, in response to the U.S. stationing longer-range missiles in Germany, raising tensions with the West. France's high-speed rail network suffered coordinated attacks disrupting the Olympics, with suspicions of Russian involvement. Meanwhile, authorities arrested Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and Iowa's strict 6-week abortion ban took effect. Finally, President Biden nominated Val Demings to the USPS Board, potentially impacting the position of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Rocket strike kills at least 12 in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, Hezbollah denies role Axios: Israel sends Gaza hostage and ceasefire proposal to U.S.  AP News: Russia's Putin vows 'mirror measures' in response to U.S. missiles in Germany WA Post: Arson attacks disrupt trains in France before Olympics, SNCF rail says AP News: Sinaloa cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada was lured onto plane before arrest Axios: Iowa's six-week abortion ban to take effect Monday  MSN: Biden just got one step closer to replacing Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, we couldn't quite get it together to have fresh material for every day of the break. So for this Tuesday and Thursday, we bring you our regular guests on their regular days of the week, only this time, they're counterprogramming last week's Republican National Convention with our coverage of the last Democratic National Convention. From 2020! David Waldman is joined by Joan McCarter at KITM 2020 Democratic Convention World Headquarters to assist in blowing up virtual balloons, singing Springsteen and reviewing yesterday's opening night. Analysts and hecklers were sidelined, and no funny hats, but Michelle Obama spoke directly to me, and so far that makes it the best ever. Tonight: Chuck Schumer! ...Followed by John Kerry! Woohoo! And following them… a minute or so of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. (Probably in conjunction with her AMA on Instagram.) Donald Trump didn't like it. No one appreciates that Trump has done so much more for the crummy, horrible, dumb people in the United States. In fact, Donald could talk your ear off about how ungrateful the Blacks and the Jews are these days. Suburban housewives though, they can shut up. He's brought them a long way, baby. Trump will announce an executive order allowing Rosa Parks to sit anywhere on a bus in 1955. Also, it's now legal for Susan B. Anthony to vote in 1872.   Anyhow, Michelle got Trump's COVID-19 death toll wrong. He's scored 30,000 more than she said, at least! Meanwhile, 71 of Mississippi's 82 counties are reporting coronavirus outbreaks on their first day of school. The jury's still out on whether Adrenochrome, harvested from the fear of children, has a beneficial use against COVID-19—“the jury” being bat-shit crazy Qanoners who are now stealing kids to get their own little taste. Speaking of evil, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy (not to be confused with non-evil short track Hall-of-Famer Don LaJoie) is destroying the Post Office to swing the election, and his stock portfolio. Susan Collins is concerned. Mitch McConnell is not concerned, yet. But Steny Hoyer and Nancy Pelosi are working to coax him out of his shell. Trump just might pardon Edward Snowden… and there's a senate report confirming Russia used Paul Manafort and WikiLeaks to sway the 2016 election. Remember emoluments? There are three pending cases on Trump's violation of the emoluments clause, and it looks as if they will be pending still on election day. Remember Miles Taylor? Donald Trump does not. Katie Walsh led talks to remove Trump from the 2016 ticket. You might remember her as an RNC superstar, and one of the only “pro”s to work at the Trump White House.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for June 18th                  Publish Date:  June 18th    Commercial: From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Tuesday, June 18th and Happy 81st Birthday to Beatles member Paul McCartney. ***06.18.24 – BIRTHDAY – PAUL MCCARTNEY*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Woman Dead After Apparent Stabbing in Marietta Apartment Mail processing in Georgia improving but delays continue 1 Killed, 1 Injured in Crash After Police Chase   Plus, Bruce Jenkin's conversation with host Red Taylor from the Red Hot Read podcast.   All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    BREAK: CU of GA STORY 1: Woman Dead After Apparent Stabbing in Marietta Apartment On Sunday morning, Samantha Wollery, a 42-year-old woman, was found dead in her Marietta apartment with apparent stab wounds, according to Marietta Police Department. The incident occurred at Lakeside at Town Center on Williams Drive. Officer Chuck McPhilamy stated that the attacker was someone known to Wollery, withholding the person's identity as authorities search for the suspect. Wollery's coworkers discovered her body when they visited her apartment after she failed to show up for work. The apartment was unlocked, and evidence suggests the suspect fled the scene after the attack. Police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-8477. STORY 2: Mail processing in Georgia improving but delays continue Recently, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy updated U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff on improvements at USPS's Palmetto regional facility, stating 64.5% of first-class mail was delivered on time between May 18 and 24, up from a low of 35.8% in mid-March. Despite progress, delays persist due to past legislation and infrastructure challenges. DeJoy paused a restructuring plan, added staff to Palmetto, and adjusted transport schedules. Ossoff has advocated for resolution, noting ongoing issues for Georgia residents. DeJoy reported 85.4% of packages delivered on time as of May 31, with no delays in the June 9 primaries' mail-in ballots. STORY 3: 1 Killed, 1 Injured in Crash After Police Chase Early Monday morning, a car fleeing from Cobb Police crashed in a neighborhood north of Kennesaw State University, resulting in the death of the driver. The incident began when an officer attempted to stop a speeding 2013 BMW X5 on Barrett Parkway. The driver evaded the officer, prompting a pursuit that was quickly terminated due to safety concerns. The car subsequently veered off Frey Road, colliding with trees before coming to a stop in a wooded area. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by the Cobb County Medical Examiner, while a passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit.     We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.    We'll be right back.   Break: DRAKE ***RED TAYLOR INTERVIEW*** We'll be back in a moment.   Break: INGLES 5 STORY 6: Around Town: Cobb Dems Respond to Allegations Against Minority Leader Several female members of the Cobb County Legislative Delegation have criticized Georgia House Minority Leader James Beverly, D-Macon, following allegations of sexual harassment by a Democratic staffer. While an investigation found the claims against Beverly unsubstantiated legally, Rep. Teri Anulewicz, D-Smyrna, emphasized that ethical boundaries had been crossed, despite legality. Rep. Lisa Campbell, D-Kennesaw, also condemned Beverly's alleged actions, citing inappropriate physical contact and discriminatory behavior. Calls for Beverly's resignation or removal from leadership have been met with varying responses, amid concerns over political implications and maintaining ethical standards within the Democratic Party. STORY 7: Fire Displaces 30 at Marietta Extended Stay Hotel A fire at the Metro Extended Stay Hotel in Marietta displaced 30 residents on Saturday morning. The fire, which started on the third floor around 10:30 a.m., affected five rooms directly, with 30 to 40 additional rooms sustaining water damage. Officials, including Capt. Steven Dau of the Marietta Fire Department, have not determined the exact cause but stated there's no evidence of criminal activity. Residents reported rumors of someone grilling indoors, but this remains unconfirmed. Emergency responders helped evacuate residents like Stevie Ray Anderson and Jim McCurry, who alerted others and witnessed the fire's rapid spread. Relief efforts coordinated by local organizations like MUST Ministries and the American Red Cross provided temporary housing and support to affected families as they navigate recovery. Break: MARIETTA THEATRE HANDS ON HARD BODY   Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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From the BG Ad Group Studio this is your news minute on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Today is Friday, May 10th, and I'm Keith Ippolito. Ossoff continuing to pressure postal service to fix mail delays U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is confronting the United States Postal Service over mail delivery delays focused around the newly opened Palmetto distribution center in Atlanta. After revealing in a Senate hearing that a mere 36% of mail was arriving on time, Ossoff has demanded an update from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy within one week. DeJoy cites a USPS restructuring plan aimed at financial self-sufficiency and competitive edge over private shippers as the root cause of these delays. This plan, however, has faced significant hiccups at the Palmetto and a Richmond, Va., center, stalling nationwide expansion efforts. Here is DeJoy on the mail delays: ***LOUIS DEJOY*** For more news about our community, visit mdjonline.com. For the Marrietta Daily Journal Podcast, I'm Keith Ippolito. Produced by The BG Podcast Network #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversations #podcast #podcasts #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcasting #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #itunes #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #soundcloud #youtube #radio #radioshow #comedy #music #hiphop #art #entrepreneur #covid #motivation #interview #repost #loveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During a meeting with members of Virginia's Congressional delegation April 29, U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy acknowledged mail delivery problems in the Richmond region and pledged to improve the performance of the United States Postal Service's Richmond Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Sandston. The delegation included U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, as well as both U.S. representatives whose districts include portions of Henrico: Rob Wittman (R-1st District) and Jennifer McClellan (D-4th District). The group previously had voiced concerns about the mail delays. "It was encouraging to hear the postmaster accept responsibility for the problems, share data about...Article LinkSupport the Show.

The Postal Service is seeing problems with on-time delivery of mail and packages in areas where the agency is implementing its network modernization plans. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Tuesday that USPS is seeing issues with on-time delivery in regions where USPS is opening massive new facilities meant to streamline local operations. DeJoy told members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee that he's still “optimistic about the changes,” and expects service to stabilize in impacted regions by this summer. “The road to success will not be a straight, easy path. Rather, it will be a series of accomplishments, struggles and recoveries that will be uncomfortable at times,” DeJoy told the committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Postal Service is seeing problems with on-time delivery of mail and packages in areas where the agency is implementing its network modernization plans.Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Tuesday that USPS is seeing issues with on-time delivery in regions where USPS is opening massive new facilities meant to streamline local operations.DeJoy told members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee that he's still “optimistic about the changes,” and expects service to stabilize in impacted regions by this summer.“The road to success will not be a straight, easy path. Rather, it will be a series of accomplishments, struggles and recoveries that will be uncomfortable at times,” DeJoy told the committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the many parts of a 10-year-plan to make the U.S. Postal Service financially sustainable involves reductions to rural postal service. U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy was appointed by then-President Trump in 2020. The cutback to rural service are part of DeJoy’s “Delivering for America” plan. We talk with  Baker City Herald Editor Jayson Jacobi about the latest cutbacks, which went into effect in

GDP Script/ Top Stories for April 5th        Publish Date:  April 5th            From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, April 5th, and Happy 73rd Birthday to singer Abba. ***04.05.24 – BIRTHDAY – ABBA*** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett County Public Schools. Fatal Altercation at Buford Residence Results in Death Buford Man Faces Charges for Allegedly Strangling Roommate to Death Using TV Cable and Knife Phillips State Prison Inmate in Buford Faces Charges for Constructing and Sending Explosive Devices All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: GCPS DISCOVERY STORY 1: Gwinnett Police: Man Killed During Fight At Buford Home Gwinnett County police responded to a "trouble unknown" call in Buford, where they found a man dead at a residence on Ivy Birch Way. The call came in at 1:45 a.m. after a witness reported hearing distressing sounds. Upon arrival, officers noticed signs of a physical altercation on one of the occupants. Subsequently, they discovered the deceased man inside the house. Detectives suspect an argument among the occupants escalated into a fight. They are interviewing a person of interest. Police stated they are not seeking suspects outside the home. The victim's identity will be disclosed after notifying the next of kin. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact GCPD detectives or Crime Stoppers anonymously for potential rewards. STORY 2: Gwinnett Police: Buford Man Allegedly Used Television Cable, Knife To Kill Roommate Nineteen-year-old Erik Ruiz Lopez from Buford is accused of strangling and fatally stabbing his roommate during a physical altercation at their north Gwinnett home. The victim's identity has not been disclosed by police, but it's confirmed they shared a bedroom. Officers responded to a call reporting trouble at the residence and found the victim's body upon arrival. Ruiz Lopez allegedly choked the victim unconscious with a TV cable before returning with a knife to stab him multiple times. Detectives have interviewed Ruiz Lopez, and the victim's identity will be released once next-of-kin are informed. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact detectives or Crime Stoppers anonymously for a potential reward. STORY 3: Inmate At Buford's Phillips State Prison Charged With Building, Mailing Bombs David Cassady, a 55-year-old inmate serving a life sentence in a Georgia state prison, has been indicted for allegedly constructing and mailing bombs to two federal buildings. He purportedly built the bombs while incarcerated at a state prison in Reidsville and sent them to a federal courthouse in Anchorage, Alaska, and a Justice Department building in Washington, D.C. Charges against him include making an unregistered destructive device, mailing destructive devices, and attempted malicious use of an explosive. The case is under investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the U.S. Marshals Service, the FBI, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and the Georgia Department of Corrections. The indictment was issued by a grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back.   Break 2: TOM WAGES   STORY 4: His Shot At The Olympics — Dacula's Will Hinton Qualifies for Summer Games In Trap Shooting Will Hinton, a 28-year-old Dacula native and a staff sergeant at Fort Moore, has qualified for the Men's Trap competition at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Despite being behind in the trials, he managed to secure his spot by defeating 121 other shooters in Tucson, Arizona. Hinton's teammate, Rachel Tozier, also earned a spot in the Women's Trap category. Hinton credits his mental training and determination for his success. He plans to continue training rigorously and bet on himself for a shot at the gold medal. Hinton, who began shooting at a young age, will compete with his own weapon, a 12-gauge Krieghoff K80. He intends to continue competing as long as he remains competitive and enjoys the sport. STORY 5: U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde Wants Investigation Into Mail Delays in Georgia U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde is demanding an investigation into mail delivery delays caused by issues at the new Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Palmetto. Clyde has called on USPS Inspector General Tammy Hull to conduct an audit, citing an increase in complaints from constituents since the facility opened. He blames USPS's poor planning for the delays, which have led to disrupted mail delivery operations and impacted residents' lives, including delayed bill payments and medicine deliveries. Clyde's demand for accountability follows similar calls from Sen. Jon Ossoff to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. He expects a preliminary response within 30 days of his letter.   We'll be back in a moment.   Break 3: INGLES 3   STORY 6: Georgia United Credit Union Names New Chief Strategy Officer Georgia United Credit Union has appointed Adam Marlowe as its new Chief Strategy Officer to oversee marketing, product development, and member advocacy efforts. Marlowe brings extensive experience from his previous roles at credit unions, including as Chief Operating Officer at Powerco Federal Credit Union and various positions at Georgia's Own Credit Union. With a focus on enhancing the member experience, Marlowe's strategic leadership aims to drive corporate vision and innovation at Georgia United. His appointment reflects the credit union's commitment to growth and community service.   STORY 7: State PSC members could avoid voters for years as meter runs on Georgia Power rate hikes A federal lawsuit filed in 2020 by plaintiffs, including Brionté McCorkle of Georgia Conservation Voters, seeks to change the way public service commissioners are elected in Georgia, arguing that the current system disenfranchises Black voters. Amidst this, a proposed delay in state utility regulator elections until 2025 has sparked controversy. Critics argue this postponement denies millions of Georgia Power customers their right to elect representatives who oversee utility rates. The delay is seen as an attempt to extend current commissioners' terms, exacerbating concerns over rate increases and environmental decisions. While proponents of the delay cite the need for staggered elections for continuity, opponents, including McCorkle and former PSC candidate Patty Durand, view it as a tactic to maintain the status quo. The situation underscores broader debates over electoral fairness and utility regulation in Georgia.   And now here is your Guide weekly health minute. GUIDE WEEKLY MENTAL HEALTH MINUTE Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at Gwinnettdailypost.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. 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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Jan 5th            Publish Date:  Jan 4th Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  Today is Friday, January 5th and Happy heavenly Birthday to NFL coach Sam Wyche. ***1.05.24 – BIRTHDAY – SAM WYCHE*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia. Man Tragically Killed by Gunfire, Assailant Remains Uncaught Cobb County Teachers to Receive Bonus Paychecks This Month North Cobb Seniors Bravely Endure Frigid Waters in Support of Friend's Cancer Battle All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: CU of GA STORY 1: UPDATE: Man Dead From Gunshot Wounds, Suspect at Large Marietta Police have identified Kenneth Cunningham II, 40, as the man killed in a shooting at the Harlow apartments. The shooting occurred at around 10:30 a.m., and the police have released a description of a single suspect—a slender male, approximately six feet tall. The suspect was observed fleeing the area after the shooting. Responding officers utilized K-9s and technology to gather evidence and identify the suspect. Investigators believe the incident was not a random act of violence, and there are no indications that the public is at risk. Police encourage individuals with information to contact 911 or CrimeStoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS. STORY 2: Cobb Teachers Will See Bonuses this Month The Cobb Board of Education unanimously approved staff bonuses, recommended by Superintendent Chris Ragsdale. The bonuses will be partially funded by the state, with Governor Brian Kemp's announced pay increase for certain educators. The district is providing additional cash to all non-temporary employees, with amounts varying based on their work hours. Employees working more than half-time will receive a $1,000 bonus, while those working less than half-time will get $500. The bonuses will be reflected in bi-weekly paychecks on Jan. 19 for some and Jan. 24 for monthly pay. The move aims to offer extra support to district employees. STORY 3: North Cobb Seniors Take Polar Plunge to Help Friend 'Strike Out' Cancer North Cobb High School senior Kendall Vincent, diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma, has received overwhelming support from his four best friends, known as the "Fab Five." When Vincent lost his hair due to chemotherapy, his friends shaved their heads in solidarity. To raise funds for Vincent's treatment, they organized the "Strikeout Cancer Plunge," where they jumped into a freezing pool. The effort, led by Mitchell Addison's mother, aims to help Vincent, whose father is also battling cancer. The community and social media have played a crucial role in raising awareness and support for the Vincent family. Contributions can be made to @Susan-Addison-2144 on Venmo with the memo "Strikeout Cancer." We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We'll be right back. Break:  ESOG – DRAKE   STORY 4: Scamihorn Elected Cobb School Board Chair The Cobb County Board of Education elected Randy Scamihorn as chair and David Banks as vice chair for 2024. Scamihorn, who has served three previous terms as chair, expressed the importance of continuing to build on the excellence of Cobb Schools and ensuring the safety of students, staff, and faculty. Banks, who cited hearing and eyesight concerns, prioritized lowering taxes for constituents. The board, predominantly Republican, has seen the chair position shift within the GOP for over a decade, with the last Democratic chair serving in 2011. STORY 5: Following Debate Cobb School Board Sets 2024 Schedule The Cobb County Board of Education approved its 2024 meeting schedule with one meeting per month, following a 6-0 vote by members, with one Republican voting "present." Democratic member Becky Sayler proposed an amendment to add six additional meetings, emphasizing the need for more time to review agenda items before voting. The amendment was defeated in a 4-3 vote along party lines. Another successful amendment, proposed by Leroy Tre' Hutchins, recommended scheduling a board retreat to build relationships and discuss norms. The retreat date is yet to be confirmed. The debate highlighted differences over meeting frequency and transparency practices. We'll be back in a moment. Break: INGLES 10 STORY 6: Marietta Postal Worker Alleged to Have Stolen Amid Flood of Complaints Multiple Cobb County residents, including Kennesaw resident Ralph Fowler, have reported incidents of stolen and altered checks sent through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Fowler's checks, sent to pay bills, were washed, with one changing from $30 to $3,000. The Marietta Post Office manager confirmed the internal issue, revealing that an employee involved no longer works there. Many other residents have reported similar thefts of thousands of dollars. The USPS Office of the Inspector General is investigating the matter. Thirteen Georgia members of Congress have written to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy about widespread USPS issues, including mail theft. STORY 7: Gas Prices in Cobb Drop 16 Cents On Average in Last Month Gas prices in Cobb County have decreased by an average of 16 cents in the last month, according to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA). The average cost of unleaded gas in Cobb County is $3.01, down from $3.17 in December, while the state and national averages are $2.98 and $3.09, respectively. The drop in prices is attributed to lower oil prices, and AAA suggests that prices could continue to decrease. However, motorists are advised to be cautious, as seasonal factors may impact future prices during winter. In December, gas prices spiked after the expiration of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's executive order suspending the state's gas tax.   Break: Henssler :60  Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. 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Ralph sits down with three guests straight out of the latest edition of the Capitol Hill Citizen. First, world-renowned food politics expert and public health advocate Marion Nestle joins Ralph to discuss America's voracious junk food lobby. Then, Ralph speaks to legal expert Bruce Fein about Congressional staffers and the part they can play in making Congress stronger. Finally, Ralph welcomes Vishal Shankar from the Revolving Door Project to explain why President Biden is letting Postmaster General Louis DeJoy continue wrecking the Post Office. Marion Nestle is the Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University. She is the author of a wide range of books about the politics of food, nutrition, health, and the environment, including Eat, Drink Vote: An Illustrated Guide to Food Politics, Unsavory Truth: How Food Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat, and Slow Cooked: An Unexpected Life in Food Politics. If you want to make a profit and grow your profit every 90 days, you have to sell as much food as possible. And what that food does to public health is not your responsibility, because that's the way our system works. Marion NestleWe have a law on the books that says that the Federal Trade Commission can do nothing to restrict the marketing of foods to children on television. They're not allowed to do that. So what we're talking about here is a situation in which Congress is so corrupt that it cannot take on anything that will fight the food industry.Marion NestleBruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law.  Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.You really can't make a career anymore of being in the legislative branch as an employee or as an aide. And so everybody leaves after a couple years to go to K Street and become a lobbyist. And so with this rapid turnover, you have a lobotomized Congress. And what this letter was attempting to do was to say, listen, Congress still—when the architecture of the Constitution is honored—is the primary predominant branch among the three branches. It's simply that you're not exercising it.Bruce FeinVishal Shankar is a Senior Researcher at the Revolving Door Project, which scrutinizes executive branch appointees to ensure they use their office to serve the broad public interest, rather than to entrench corporate power or seek personal advancement. He has also worked at Inequality Media, as well as several government offices, nonprofits, and policy research projects. His work has appeared in The American Prospect and Common Dreams, and he has been quoted in The New Republic, The Lever, and the Capitol Hill Citizen.The crisis [with Louis DeJoy] is not as immediate to Biden, his voters, his supporters, and they very wrongly believe—in my opinion—that they can work with this man who has proven to be untrustworthy, a Republican mega-donor and partisan hack, and most importantly a committed privatizer of the United States Postal Service. Vishal ShankarDeJoy has been one of the single biggest impediments to piloting or expanding to creative new ideas that can grow out the Postal Service for decades to come…DeJoy has very stubbornly refused to consider these great potential ideas and is doubling down on service cuts and rate hikes as the only way he thinks he can run the agency.Vishal ShankarIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantis1. Democracy Now! Reports the United Autoworkers union has called for a ceasefire in Gaza. They are the largest and most mainstream labor union to publicly come out for a ceasefire, joining the American Postal Workers Union, United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, the California Nurses Association and the Chicago Teachers Union. UAW Region 9A Director Brandon Mancilla said "UAW International is calling for an immediate, permanent cease-fire in Israel and Palestine so that we can get to the work of building a lasting peace, building social justice, and building a global community of solidarity," per CBS News. At the same time, UAW is “launching simultaneous, public organizing campaigns at more than a dozen automakers including Toyota… Volkswagen…and Tesla…aiming to organize nearly 150,000 employees…which would double the number of autoworkers in the union,” per Bloomberg. In short, UAW is setting a new standard for labor. We hope other unions follow their lead.2. A new Gallup poll shows the Israeli campaign against Gaza is underwater among key segments of American public opinion. Some top line numbers: 63% of Democrats oppose Israel's military actions in Gaza, as do 67% of adults under 35, 64% of people of color, and 52% of women. Moreover, this poll was conducted in the first weeks of November, so it is likely these attitudes have hardened since then.3. Responding to the protests against Israel's campaign, the House has passed a resolution classifying anti-Zionism as anti-Semitism, even among American Jews. In a surprising move, high ranking Jewish Democrat Jerrold Nadler took to the floor to decry this resolution, saying “the resolution suggests that ALL anti-Zionism is antisemitism. That is either intellectually disingenuous or just factually wrong. And it unfairly implicates many of my orthodox former constituents in Brooklyn, many of whose families rose from the ashes of the Holocaust…the authors, if they were at all familiar with Jewish history and culture, should know about Jewish anti-Zionism that was, and is, expressly NOT antisemitic.”4. Semafor reports MSNBC has canceled Mehdi Hasan's news program. This article implies MSNBC canceled the show because it was a “cult favorite” which never “translated to ratings successes,” though it seems likely that Hasan's willingness to push back on Israeli talking points during this recent conflict played a role as well. Lest we forget this is the network that canceled Phil Donahue's blockbuster news program for criticizing the Iraq War.5. Just Foreign Policy's Aída Chávez reports “Sen[ator] Rand Paul is forcing a vote this week on getting US troops out of Syria. His Syria War Powers Resolution would remove all US troops – approx. 900 [US military personnel] – from Syria in the next 30 days.” Chávez highlights that “US forces have been targeted with dozens of attacks in Syria [in recent days] over US support for war in Gaza.”6. From OtherWorlds.org: the Pentagon has failed yet another audit. The mammoth Department of Defense has never passed an audit, and only even completed its first in 2018. In this most recent iteration, “the Pentagon was able to account for just half of its $3.8 trillion in assets (including equipment, facilities, etc)…[leaving] $1.9 trillion…unaccounted for — more than the entire budget Congress agreed to for the current fiscal year.” Congress is now set to allocate an additional $840 billion for the agency.7. The Intercept is out with a story that could have made headlines during the Populist Era of the 1880s and ‘90s. According to the report, Dan Osborn, a military veteran and labor leader who was a key figure in the 2021 strike against Kellogg's, is running for Senate as an independent – and leading Republican incumbent Senator Deb Fischer in the polls. Osborn told the Intercept “Nebraskans have had it with Washington. We've been starving for honest government that isn't bought and paid for…This poll shows that Nebraska's independent streak is alive and well.” The article notes Nebraska Democrats have not yet fielded a candidate in this Senate race and are considering backing Osborn. Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb said many Nebraska voters tired of one-party control in the state, arguing it “Makes politicians lazy…[and] more beholden to corporate interests since they don't have to answer to voters.”8. NBC is out with a bombshell report on carbon monoxide deaths among Airbnb renters. According to the report, “NBC News has identified 19 deaths since 2013 that occurred at Airbnb properties and are alleged to have involved carbon monoxide poisoning, according to interviews with family members of victims and a review of news articles, autopsy reports, police records, and court and government documents. The company is currently facing at least three lawsuits pertaining to carbon monoxide deaths or poisonings.” Perhaps most damningly, following one carbon monoxide related death in 2014, the company made a blog post promising “By the end of 2014, we'll require all Airbnb hosts to confirm that they have [carbon monoxide detectors] installed in their listing.” The company never made good on that promise, and that post has since been deleted.9. Tesla has released its long awaited Cybertruck, and along with it, videos of the vehicle's crash testing. These are distressing to say the least. As the American Prospect notes, “the Cybertruck's body panels…are made of stainless steel…[which] is much stiffer than…ordinary [automobile body materials], which makes it dangerous. Since the 1950s at least, automakers have understood that stiffer cars are more dangerous to people inside and outside the car, because in a crash they deliver energy to other parties rather than absorbing it. In early crash test experiments with more heavily built cars, collisions often did only minor damage to the car but turned the test dummies into paste. Since then, cars have been designed with progressively more sophisticated crumple zones to absorb impact forces. Musk's boasts of a Cybertruck “exoskeleton,” if true, are a recipe for gruesome carnage.”10. Finally, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at 100 years old. A Rolling Stone obituary, which ran under the headline “Henry Kissinger, War Criminal Beloved by America's Ruling Class, Finally Dies,” argues that while Kissinger deserves to be remembered as one of “history's worst mass murderers,” he instead has been given a place of honor, even in death, among the American elite. One can only hope that his many, many victims will someday see justice served.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

The Postal Service, citing higher costs beyond its control, is falling behind on plans to reach long-term financial stability. USPS on Tuesday reported a $6.5 billion net loss for fiscal 2023. Under its 10-year USPS Delivering for America (DFA) plan, the agency expected it could “break even,” and start to dig out from years of billion-dollar net losses by this point. Those financial challenges are expected to continue for the rest of this fiscal year. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said USPS “will not reach break-even results in 2024.” USPS estimates it will end FY 2024 with a $6.3 billion net loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Postal Service, citing higher costs beyond its control, is falling behind on plans to reach long-term financial stability.USPS on Tuesday reported a $6.5 billion net loss for fiscal 2023.Under its 10-year USPS Delivering for America (DFA) plan, the agency expected it could “break even,” and start to dig out from years of billion-dollar net losses by this point.Those financial challenges are expected to continue for the rest of this fiscal year. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said USPS “will not reach break-even results in 2024.” USPS estimates it will end FY 2024 with a $6.3 billion net loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The U.S. Postal Service has reduced its volume of shipments by aircraft by 90% over two years, putting the service on course to save $1 billion in annual transportation costs, U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said. Shifting packages and envelopes from air cargo to ground transportation was part of DeJoy's larger plan to improve the Postal Service's financial health. More than 95% of first-class mail and 95% of first-class packages are currently moving through the postal service's ground transportation system, he said. It is part of DeJoy's broader effort to reduce operating costs, increase revenue from packages, and ensure timely deliveries, along with adjusting prices to mitigate inflation and expanding delivery points over the next 17 months. Those efforts will have to continue after the Postal Service reported a projected $6 billion in unplanned costs this year because of inflation, unexpected retirement costs, and other factors, he told the Board of Governors. “We continue to manage the costs within our control, such as by reducing work hours by 6 million hours compared to the same quarter last year and by focusing on transportation and other operating costs,” Chief Financial Officer Joseph Corbett said. DeJoy also reported that the Postal Service opened its first regional distribution center in Richmond, Virginia, and plans to open nine more regional centers and renovate 27 local processing centers and 60 additional sorting and delivery centers. That marks the start of eradicating over $20 billion of deferred maintenance and preparing the Postal Service for the next 30 years, he said. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

The Postal Service no longer teeters on the brink of a crisis. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is trying to keep it that way.USPS no longer finds itself in the same dire shape it was in at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. When DeJoy took office in June 2020, the agency was on track to lose $20 billion that year, and stood less than two months away from running out of cash to operate.The agency, even with some financial intervention from Congress — $10 billion in emergency pandemic funds and $3 billion in the Inflation Reduction Act to purchase more electric delivery vehicles and charging stations — is still far from fully digging itself out from its long-term financial challenges.But DeJoy, sitting at a conference room table at his USPS headquarters office, is talking about what it'll take for the organization to not just survive, but thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Postal Service no longer teeters on the brink of a crisis. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is trying to keep it that way. USPS no longer finds itself in the same dire shape it was in at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. When DeJoy took office in June 2020, the agency was on track to lose $20 billion that year, and stood less than two months away from running out of cash to operate. The agency, even with some financial intervention from Congress — $10 billion in emergency pandemic funds and $3 billion in the Inflation Reduction Act to purchase more electric delivery vehicles and charging stations — is still far from fully digging itself out from its long-term financial challenges. But DeJoy, sitting at a conference room table at his USPS headquarters office, is talking about what it'll take for the organization to not just survive, but thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During this week's episode of NAPS Chat, Rep. Pete Session, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce joins Bob to talk about his perspective on Postal Service operations and his role as chairman of the subcommittee having jurisdiction over the agency. In part, Chairman Sessions reflects on his recent oversight hearing, at which Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy generally received a warmer welcome from Democrats than he had in the past, as he answered lawmakers questions about a surge in mail-related crimes.

In June 2020, a White House aide held a “telephonic discussion” with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy two days after then-President Trump posted this tweet. Record of the call was revealed by the agency in response to our FOIA request https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1275024974579982336 This is an excerpt from the latest District Sentinel Radio. To listen to the rest of the episode, subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel

In the two and a half years that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has been in that role, he's rankled members of Congress, the public and industry groups with his operational changes. But, he presses on, telling GovExec that he's going to make mistakes, but ultimately learn from them. Senior Correspondent Eric Katz spoked to DeJoy recently for a story headlined headlined "USPS Prepares for a ‘Year of Implementation,' and the Shaping of Louis DeJoy's Legacy." He joined the podcast to talk about DeJoy's plans and the construction of his legacy as Postmaster General. *** Eric's story on DeJoy: https://www.govexec.com/management/2022/12/usps-prepares-year-implementation-and-making-louis-dejoys-legacy/381307/ *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec

The Postal Service is expanding plans for electric delivery vehicles in its future fleet, a strategy that puts the agency ahead of the Biden administration's net-zero emissions goals across the federal government. USPS plans to purchase 66,000 electric vehicles over the next five years, as part of a nearly $10 billion spending plan. In total, the agency expects to purchase 100,000 electric and gas-powered delivery vehicles through 2028. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Tuesday that USPS will “continue to explore the financial and operational feasibility of achieving 100% electrification for the overall Postal Service delivery fleet.”

The Postal Service's two largest unions are weighing in, more than a year into Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's 10-year agency reform plan.The National Association of Letter Carriers and the American Postal Workers Union are calling for USPS to increase hiring, adding that long-term understaffing is taking a toll on employee morale.

Happy Monday everyone, this is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Monday, July 11th, 2022. Before we get into what you may have missed over the weekend, this is just a reminder that our conference is just 4 months away! FLF Conference Plug: This year it’s happening in Knoxville TN, October 6-8! Don't miss beer & psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers which includes George Gilder, Jared Longshore, Pastor Wilson, Dr. Ben Merkle, Pastor Toby, and we can’t say yet…also dont miss our awesome vendors, meeting new friends, and stuff for the kids too…like jumpy castles and accidental infant baptisms! Also, did you know, you can save money, by signing up for a Club Membership. So, go to FightLaughFeast.com and sign up for a club membership and then register for the conference with that club discount. We can’t wait to fellowship, sing Psalms, and celebrate God’s goodness in Knoxville October 6-8. So, here’s what you may have missed over the weekend: https://www.foxbusiness.com/business-leaders/twitter-lawyers-sue-elon-musk-broken-deal-report Twitter lawyers up to sue Elon Musk over broken buyout deal: Twitter has retained the services of a heavyweight merger law firm to sue Tesla CEO Elon Musk for moving to drop his $44 billion takeover of the company, according to a report. The company has hired Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LLP to represent it in a forthcoming suit, Bloomberg reported Sunday. Bloomberg cited sources who declined to be identified due to the private nature of the matter. A law firm representing the Tesla CEO sent a letter to Twitter on Friday, alleging that it appears "to have made false and misleading representations" when Musk agreed to buy the company on April 25 and has "breached" multiple provisions of the initial agreement. Musk's team has raised concerns with "spam bots" on the platform, and the Tesla CEO has threatened to walk away from the deal if the company fails to show that less than 5% of its daily active users are automated spam accounts. Musk has argued that Twitter significantly underestimated the number of these "spam bots" on its service. Last month, Twitter offered Musk access to its "firehose" of raw data on hundreds of millions of daily tweets, according to multiple reports at the time, though neither the company nor Musk confirmed this. Twitter said it removes 1 million spam accounts each day in a call with executives Thursday during a briefing that aimed to shed more light on the company's fake and bot accounts. Twitter said on the call that the spam accounts represent well below 5% of its active user base each quarter. Private data, which isn't available publicly and thus not in the data "firehose" that was given to Musk, includes IP addresses, phone numbers and location. Twitter said such private data helps avoid misidentifying real accounts as spam. Neither SpaceX nor Tesla nor Twitter immediately responded to FOX Business' request for comment Sunday. A receptionist for Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz declined to confirm or deny the report. More from our booming economy: https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/us-postal-service-rate-increases-takes-effect-sunday US Postal Service rate increases takes effect Sunday The next time you mail through the United States Postal Service (USPS), it's going to cost you extra. The USPS' rate hike, upping First-Class Mail prices by 6.5%, took effect Sunday, according to the agency. When the USPS made its announcement in April it noted that the 6.5% increase would still be below inflation, which is sitting at a rate of 8.6%. However, this likely won't be the last increase from the USPS. In May, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Americans should get used to "uncomfortable" postage rate increases in coming years as the U.S. Postal Service seeks to become self-sufficient. The Postal Service Board of Governors sets postage rates, but DeJoy said he’ll advocate for raising prices until "we have accomplished our objective of projecting a trajectory that shows us being self-sustaining." That objective is laid out in the USPS' 10-year plan, Delivering for America. As part of this plan, the USPS is working to break even by the fiscal year 2023 and avoid $160 billion in projected losses over the next 10 years. The price adjustments taking effect Sunday "will help with the implementation of the Delivering for America plan, including a $40 billion investment in core Postal Service infrastructure over the next ten years," according to the USPS. https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2022/07/11/world-economic-forum-says-democracy-is-dying-ditch-fossil-fuels-and-save-it/ World Economic Forum: Gas Prices Must Go Even Higher — to Save Democracy The World Economic Forum (WEF) released a position paper Monday that inexorably links two claimed global crises as one – “climate change” and the “decline of democracy.” The WEF paper argues for the past 15 years, democracy has been in decline worldwide. To protect and promote freedom, “leading democracies must strengthen their economies and safeguard liberty.” It goes on to say ignoring progress toward a “low-carbon economy could put democracies in greater economic peril, not less” while repeating the broader demand of environmental activists for companies to stop investing fossil fuels. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought renewed focus on this economic weakness, the WEF says. What is the answer for the U.S. and Europe? Pricing the alternatives to green energy out of the market. It says: First, leading democracies should agree to end the underpricing of fossil fuels, which is the principal factor preventing a clean energy transition. The underpricing associated with producing and burning coal, oil and gas amounted to $5.9 trillion in economic costs in 2020. Nearly a quarter of these losses – $1.45 trillion – occurred in 48 major and smaller democracies. The leading democracies of the G20 should collectively commit to phasing out cost and tax breaks for the production and consumption of fossil fuels. They should also phase in more efficient pricing of fossil fuels through taxes or tradable permits to cover the costs of local air pollution, global warming, and other economic damages. The paper goes on to argue that compliance can and must be enforced. Taxes can be imposed on carbon-intensive imports to reduce the risk of unfair competition for their domestic industries “and to deter companies from relocating overseas to avoid compliance at home.” Doesn’t that just scream democracy? Forcing other economies to reform their under-pricing of fossil fuels to avoid the penalties imposed by the policy should also be actively pursued, according to the WEF, with U.S. President Joe Biden already committed to punishing the fossil fuel industry out of existence. The paper concludes that by delaying a clean energy transition, “leading democracies are making their economies more vulnerable through continued reliance on fossil fuels.” Collectively acting to foster a green transition “is not only good for the climate but also critical for protecting democracy,” ……… that’s the conclusion of the paper… Gold River Trading Co. Are you tired of buying sugary drinks and coffee from large woke corporations? Throw a tea party! Gold River Trading Co. is an American company that offers premium alternatives for Americans who enjoy a delicious cup of tea. Start your day with Gold River’s invigorating American Breakfast Blend, cool down with a pitcher of crisp & refreshing Iced Tea, or unwind with Chamomile Herbal tea. Explore a variety of high-quality blends and enjoy a healthy, flavorful alternative from an American company that shares your values. Go to goldriverco.com and save 10% off all orders using discount code CROSSPOLITIC at checkout. Now, it’s time for the topic that I love, trade regulations! No… not really, sports! https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2022/07/08/report-nfl-teams-to-start-training-camp-with-no-covid-protocols/ NFL Teams to Start Training Camp with No Covid Protocols For the first time since the pandemic began, NFL teams will start training camp without any Covid protocols or restrictions, according to a report in the Washington Post. That means the league will not mandate that players wear masks, participate in contact tracing, wear bracelets, or otherwise partake in any of the standard Covid protocols the league has had in place since 2020. The NFL did, however, leave open the possibility of reinstating Covid protocols should the need arise. “Should there be a reason to reimpose aspects of the protocols or to take other measures, we will work closely with clubs, the NFLPA and our respective experts, and local, state and federal public health officials to continue to safeguard the health of the NFL community,” the memo to all teams stated. While the league will not place players or coaches under any restrictions, all employees of the 32 league franchises are expected to conform to whatever coronavirus safeguards local authorities have put in place. The NFL and NFLPA agreed to end the league’s coronavirus testing regimen in March. And finally, Novak Djokovic, won at Wimbledon for the seventh time: Djokovic beats Kyrgios to win 4th consecutive Wimbledon title

Happy Monday everyone, this is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Monday, July 11th, 2022. Before we get into what you may have missed over the weekend, this is just a reminder that our conference is just 4 months away! FLF Conference Plug: This year it’s happening in Knoxville TN, October 6-8! Don't miss beer & psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers which includes George Gilder, Jared Longshore, Pastor Wilson, Dr. Ben Merkle, Pastor Toby, and we can’t say yet…also dont miss our awesome vendors, meeting new friends, and stuff for the kids too…like jumpy castles and accidental infant baptisms! Also, did you know, you can save money, by signing up for a Club Membership. So, go to FightLaughFeast.com and sign up for a club membership and then register for the conference with that club discount. We can’t wait to fellowship, sing Psalms, and celebrate God’s goodness in Knoxville October 6-8. So, here’s what you may have missed over the weekend: https://www.foxbusiness.com/business-leaders/twitter-lawyers-sue-elon-musk-broken-deal-report Twitter lawyers up to sue Elon Musk over broken buyout deal: Twitter has retained the services of a heavyweight merger law firm to sue Tesla CEO Elon Musk for moving to drop his $44 billion takeover of the company, according to a report. The company has hired Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LLP to represent it in a forthcoming suit, Bloomberg reported Sunday. Bloomberg cited sources who declined to be identified due to the private nature of the matter. A law firm representing the Tesla CEO sent a letter to Twitter on Friday, alleging that it appears "to have made false and misleading representations" when Musk agreed to buy the company on April 25 and has "breached" multiple provisions of the initial agreement. Musk's team has raised concerns with "spam bots" on the platform, and the Tesla CEO has threatened to walk away from the deal if the company fails to show that less than 5% of its daily active users are automated spam accounts. Musk has argued that Twitter significantly underestimated the number of these "spam bots" on its service. Last month, Twitter offered Musk access to its "firehose" of raw data on hundreds of millions of daily tweets, according to multiple reports at the time, though neither the company nor Musk confirmed this. Twitter said it removes 1 million spam accounts each day in a call with executives Thursday during a briefing that aimed to shed more light on the company's fake and bot accounts. Twitter said on the call that the spam accounts represent well below 5% of its active user base each quarter. Private data, which isn't available publicly and thus not in the data "firehose" that was given to Musk, includes IP addresses, phone numbers and location. Twitter said such private data helps avoid misidentifying real accounts as spam. Neither SpaceX nor Tesla nor Twitter immediately responded to FOX Business' request for comment Sunday. A receptionist for Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz declined to confirm or deny the report. More from our booming economy: https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/us-postal-service-rate-increases-takes-effect-sunday US Postal Service rate increases takes effect Sunday The next time you mail through the United States Postal Service (USPS), it's going to cost you extra. The USPS' rate hike, upping First-Class Mail prices by 6.5%, took effect Sunday, according to the agency. When the USPS made its announcement in April it noted that the 6.5% increase would still be below inflation, which is sitting at a rate of 8.6%. However, this likely won't be the last increase from the USPS. In May, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Americans should get used to "uncomfortable" postage rate increases in coming years as the U.S. Postal Service seeks to become self-sufficient. The Postal Service Board of Governors sets postage rates, but DeJoy said he’ll advocate for raising prices until "we have accomplished our objective of projecting a trajectory that shows us being self-sustaining." That objective is laid out in the USPS' 10-year plan, Delivering for America. As part of this plan, the USPS is working to break even by the fiscal year 2023 and avoid $160 billion in projected losses over the next 10 years. The price adjustments taking effect Sunday "will help with the implementation of the Delivering for America plan, including a $40 billion investment in core Postal Service infrastructure over the next ten years," according to the USPS. https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2022/07/11/world-economic-forum-says-democracy-is-dying-ditch-fossil-fuels-and-save-it/ World Economic Forum: Gas Prices Must Go Even Higher — to Save Democracy The World Economic Forum (WEF) released a position paper Monday that inexorably links two claimed global crises as one – “climate change” and the “decline of democracy.” The WEF paper argues for the past 15 years, democracy has been in decline worldwide. To protect and promote freedom, “leading democracies must strengthen their economies and safeguard liberty.” It goes on to say ignoring progress toward a “low-carbon economy could put democracies in greater economic peril, not less” while repeating the broader demand of environmental activists for companies to stop investing fossil fuels. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought renewed focus on this economic weakness, the WEF says. What is the answer for the U.S. and Europe? Pricing the alternatives to green energy out of the market. It says: First, leading democracies should agree to end the underpricing of fossil fuels, which is the principal factor preventing a clean energy transition. The underpricing associated with producing and burning coal, oil and gas amounted to $5.9 trillion in economic costs in 2020. Nearly a quarter of these losses – $1.45 trillion – occurred in 48 major and smaller democracies. The leading democracies of the G20 should collectively commit to phasing out cost and tax breaks for the production and consumption of fossil fuels. They should also phase in more efficient pricing of fossil fuels through taxes or tradable permits to cover the costs of local air pollution, global warming, and other economic damages. The paper goes on to argue that compliance can and must be enforced. Taxes can be imposed on carbon-intensive imports to reduce the risk of unfair competition for their domestic industries “and to deter companies from relocating overseas to avoid compliance at home.” Doesn’t that just scream democracy? Forcing other economies to reform their under-pricing of fossil fuels to avoid the penalties imposed by the policy should also be actively pursued, according to the WEF, with U.S. President Joe Biden already committed to punishing the fossil fuel industry out of existence. The paper concludes that by delaying a clean energy transition, “leading democracies are making their economies more vulnerable through continued reliance on fossil fuels.” Collectively acting to foster a green transition “is not only good for the climate but also critical for protecting democracy,” ……… that’s the conclusion of the paper… Gold River Trading Co. Are you tired of buying sugary drinks and coffee from large woke corporations? Throw a tea party! Gold River Trading Co. is an American company that offers premium alternatives for Americans who enjoy a delicious cup of tea. Start your day with Gold River’s invigorating American Breakfast Blend, cool down with a pitcher of crisp & refreshing Iced Tea, or unwind with Chamomile Herbal tea. Explore a variety of high-quality blends and enjoy a healthy, flavorful alternative from an American company that shares your values. Go to goldriverco.com and save 10% off all orders using discount code CROSSPOLITIC at checkout. Now, it’s time for the topic that I love, trade regulations! No… not really, sports! https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2022/07/08/report-nfl-teams-to-start-training-camp-with-no-covid-protocols/ NFL Teams to Start Training Camp with No Covid Protocols For the first time since the pandemic began, NFL teams will start training camp without any Covid protocols or restrictions, according to a report in the Washington Post. That means the league will not mandate that players wear masks, participate in contact tracing, wear bracelets, or otherwise partake in any of the standard Covid protocols the league has had in place since 2020. The NFL did, however, leave open the possibility of reinstating Covid protocols should the need arise. “Should there be a reason to reimpose aspects of the protocols or to take other measures, we will work closely with clubs, the NFLPA and our respective experts, and local, state and federal public health officials to continue to safeguard the health of the NFL community,” the memo to all teams stated. While the league will not place players or coaches under any restrictions, all employees of the 32 league franchises are expected to conform to whatever coronavirus safeguards local authorities have put in place. The NFL and NFLPA agreed to end the league’s coronavirus testing regimen in March. And finally, Novak Djokovic, won at Wimbledon for the seventh time: Djokovic beats Kyrgios to win 4th consecutive Wimbledon title

Tennessee AFL-CIO President Billy Dycus joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed efforts in Tennessee to pass Amendment 1, which would enshrine a So-Called “Right to Work” law in the state constitution. He also talked about 24 percent growth in the state's union density and the planned $5.6 billion Ford Batty plant project.   American Postal Workers Union Local 4553 President John Flattery appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and spoke about the degradation of services offered by the post office under the leadership of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. He also explained how the USPS's two-tier wage system has impacted retention, turnover rates and employee morale.

  Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has been a controversial public figure since his elevation to the post in June 2020. His operational changes slowed mail delivery in conjunction with staff time lost during the pandemic, coinciding with a historic increase in voting by mail during a controversial election involving Donald Trump, a close ally of Dejoy.   GovExec Senior Correspondent Eric Katz covers the Postal Service and sat down with DeJoy earlier this month. He joined the podcast to discuss the Postmaster General. *** Join GovExec Daily on Clubhouse! https://www.clubhouse.com/club/govexec-daily-group?utm_medium=ch_club&utm_campaign=vlrzJwsaX-VcmRCrWGPctA-103059  

Laborer's International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 324 Vice President and Business Representative Treston Shull joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how renewable energy projects and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has created an exciting time for construction unions in California.    Keith Combs, President of the American Postal Workers Union Detroit District Area Local, was today's second guest. He talked about the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 and its effect on the U.S. Postal Service. He also discussed USPS employee morale under the leadership of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.

Congress recently passed the Postal Service Reform Act - the result of 15 years of organizing to end the mandate to prefund 75 years worth of retirement benefits and other changes that were hurting the people's post office. The new act opens the door to building on the current postal infrastructure to provide more services to people, especially in poor and rural communities. Clearing the FOG speaks with Chuck Zlatkin, the legislative and political director of the largest local postal worker union, about what the new law will do and how it was won. Zlatkin also discusses the fight over making the new postal fleet electric and Biden's new nominees to the Board of Governors. Zlatkin warns us not to underestimate the Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who is playing a long game to privatize the postal service. For more information, visit PopularResistance.org.

The Postal Service Inspector General is reviewing Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s controversial policy changes and his compliance with federal ethics rules. DeJoy made some disruptive changes like eliminating overtime and slowing some mail delivery. Democrats are accusing DeJoy of trying to disrupt mail-in-voting in the November election, which he has denied. President Trump has also said he’s holding up funding for the USPS because he doesn’t want to see it used for mail-in-voting. Jena Griswold is the Secretary State of Colorado and is in charge of overseeing the state’s elections. She joins AC360 to react to the Postal Service IG review and says Trump is “trying to undermine the safest way to vote during a pandemic and enforce Americans to choose between risking their lives and casting a ballot.” Plus, President Trump was asked if he had an issue with a strong woman of color being in the presidential race. His answer: “No. None whatsoever, as you now.” Despite his answer, the President has given the opposite impression when he’s interacted with strong women of color. Democratic Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms of Atlanta is a Biden supporter and she tells Anderson Cooper this President is a “disgrace to our country and it’s only getting worse.” Airdate: August 14, 2020 Guests: Jena Griswold Mayor Keisha Lance BottomsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy