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Today's Headlines: New U.S. tariffs targeting imports from China, Mexico, Canada, and Venezuela take effect tomorrow, prompting a joint response from China, Japan, and South Korea. Meanwhile, the federal government is reviewing $9 billion in grants to Harvard over its handling of antisemitism allegations. At the Department of the Interior, officials were placed on leave after resisting a DOGE request for broad payroll system access, which could control federal salaries. In Wisconsin, the Supreme Court declined to block Elon Musk from giving away $1 million checks to voters, and he finalized a deal for xAI to acquire X (formerly Twitter) in a $33 billion stock transaction. Former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's travel records reveal $640,000 in taxpayer-funded expenses, including luxury trips. Internationally, Israel plans to reoccupy a quarter of Gaza in a pressure campaign against Hamas, and French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement, receiving a prison sentence and a five-year political ban. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Reuters: China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs, Chinese state media says CNN: Federal agencies reviewing nearly $9 billion in contracts, grants with Harvard over antisemitism concerns Wired: Top Officials Placed on Leave After Denying DOGE Access to Federal Payroll Systems Axios: Musk hands out 2 $1M checks in Wisconsin after court declines to intervene Wired: Elon Musk's xAI Acquires X, Because of Course AP News: Kristi Noem refused to say who financed some of her travel. It was taxpayers who were on the hook Axios: Israel to reoccupy 25% of Gaza to press Hamas to release hostages, official says AP News: French far-right leader Marine Le Pen barred from seeking office for 5 years, a political earthquake 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
Hello to you listening here, there, and everywhere your feet touch the ground! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.All over America Ordinary Persons like you and me are getting ready to hit the streets as an Army of Ordinary Persons on Saturday April 5th, creating some “good trouble” at “Hands Off!” rallies.Day by day, the energy is growing. People are angry like never before about the hour-by-hour attack on our rights, our health, our food, our people, our veterans, all of us. Thousands turned out for town hall meetings with their members of Congress. Thousands more have been coming together for peaceful protests. Record crowds have turned out to support each other at the Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) Fighting Oligarchy Tours. Real Americans creating a real movement.The April 5th message: The time has come for a massive, coordinated show of defiance all across the country. We the People are fed up with the Musk-Trump power grab. We the People demand an end to the lawless raiding of our government. “Hands off!” is a our rallying cry against an illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional power-grab by tycoons who are throwing our democracy, our economy, our national security, even our private lives into chaos.Hands off our Medicaid & Medicare.Hands off our Social Security.Hands off our public lands.Hands off our jobs.Hands off our public education.Hands off veterans' benefits.Hands off our undocumented neighbors.Hands off our trans siblings.Hands off Ukraine aid.Hands off our diversity programs.Hands off Canada.Hands off Greenland.Hands off our reproductive rights.Hands off our democracy.CTA: REGISTER to attend Hands Off! events in cities across the country.CTA: Events in the Great State of WashingtonTool Kit to help you organize a rally We the American People have serious work to do. Let's get it done! Show up on April 5 to cause some “good trouble!”You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a no-obligation discovery chat, and Opt In to stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.
President Donald Trump again said the part Americans can't afford to ignore. In a phone interview with NBC News' Kristen Welker, Trump declared, “I'm not joking” — in reference to seeking a third term in office — suggesting there are methods to make it happen. That's despite the 22nd Amendment, which clearly bars any president from being elected more than twice. If you're wondering how serious he is, Trump doubled down on Air Force One, calling it a potential third term, but then said, “I don't want to talk about a third term now because no matter how you look at it, we got a long time to go.” This isn't the first time Trump's teased breaking term limits, but it may be his most blatant attempt yet to normalize what would be a constitutional crisis. Trump even played coy when asked if J.D. Vance's presidency could serve as a Trojan horse for his return. He said, “That's one, but there are others,” and didn't elaborate in the call with Welker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You are more than you think you are. You are POWER beyond words can articulate. But surely, you feel this, you know this deep down. This episode is a quick one to help you remember, and tap into this power. Infinite possibilities (only $59) Live Activation w/replays April 1-5 https://www.nicholesylvester.com/offers/ktQbyVTr Miracle Minded Woman 2.0 PIF - starts April 23rd - click for details: https://www.nicholesylvester.com/offers/HbybyTfU Miracle Minded Woman 2.0 Payment Plan https://www.nicholesylvester.com/offers/WkrPJRKv
Premier David Eby's partial retreat on the Economic Stabilization Tariff Response Act marks a significant moment in BC's response to US tariff threats. While the government has agreed to remove Part 4 of Bill 7—the section granting powers to amend legislation without parliamentary approval—legal expert Michael Mulligan reveals why serious concerns remain.The bill still contains provisions allowing the government to unilaterally cancel contracts, change procurement practices, and impose taxes without legislative debate. Particularly troubling is language that prevents affected parties from seeking judicial review of government actions—a fundamental protection in democratic systems. "Protection against legal proceedings" suggests the government wants to shield itself from court challenges, raising serious questions about accountability.Mulligan's analysis cuts to the heart of democratic governance: should we empower executives with unilateral authority, even during international disputes? He draws a striking parallel between the chaos of Trump's tariff decisions and the risks of BC's proposed response: "Left-wing populism is not a good response to right-wing populism." The comparison to Ontario Premier Doug Ford's hasty electricity tariff—quickly announced, then withdrawn—serves as a cautionary tale about reactive governance without deliberation.The remaining sections of Bill 7 grant more extensive powers than were used during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite facing only economic threats rather than a public health emergency. As Mulligan notes, "We are not at war with the United States." Want to understand the delicate balance between government authority and democratic safeguards? Listen to this essential breakdown of how emergency powers can fundamentally reshape governance when we're not looking closely enough.Follow this link for links to the legislation discussed.
Are we on the brink of an AI revolution that will fundamentally reshape society? Or are we overestimating the impact of these new technologies?In this episode, Chris Saad and Michael Jones, General Partner at Science Startup Studio in LA, explore the latest developments in AI, biotech, and tech industry M&A, unpacking their implications for business, ethics, and the future of human-AI interaction.In this episode, you will:Analyze the factors behind 23andMe's bankruptcy and what it means for biotech startupsExplore how Google's $32 billion Wiz acquisition signals a return of big tech M&AExamine the growing threat of AI impersonation and its potential for fraudUnpack key insights from Sam Altman on AI's impact on empathy, art, and scientific researchConsider how humans perceive and value AI-generated content differently from human creationsDebate the potential emergence of a separate "machine economy"Reflect on the ethical implications of AI outperforming humans in medical diagnosisThe PactHonour The Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please:Follow, rate, and review us in your listening appSubscribe to the TSP Mailing List at https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribeSecure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/Follow us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@startup-podcastGive us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media following.Key linksThe Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. For a limited-time offer of US$1,000 off, go to www.vanta.com/tsp.Get your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2AThe Startup Podcast website: https://tsp.showLearn more about Chris and YanivWork 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/CreditsEditor: Justin McArthurContent Strategist: Carolina Franco Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang
Greece has a long (and sometimes troublesome) political past. Despite being the birthplace of democracy, little in the way of democratic values extended to the Greek populace until relatively recently. Having been ruled throughout the centuries by such disparate powers as the Ottoman Empire, several foreign kings after gaining independence, and even Fasicst Italy and Nazi Germany during World War Two, the country's political troubles reached their boiling point following the parliamentary elections of 1964, when a middle-of-the-aisle political party was slated to win for the first time ever. What happened next might surprise you (or not). Tune in this week to see for yourself!
Welcome to Counter Stream—DiEM25's unfiltered monthly dive into the stories shaping our world that mainstream media ignores or distorts. In this powerful new episode, Julijana Zita is joined by Kinza Saleem for a wide-ranging conversation that connects the dots between Trump's authoritarian circus, global resource grabs, and the crumbling illusions of European identity. From Trump's self-coronation and war on democracy to the brutal deportations and executive orders that target the most vulnerable, we examine how psychological warfare and spectacle are being used to desensitise and divide. We look at the US-Russia deal-making over Ukraine exposing the new phase of imperialism: economic colonisation wrapped in “reconstruction.” Meanwhile, Congo burns in silence. China rises with vision and strategy. Europe cries at its own irrelevance. And the far right surges—while the left, once again, stands to pick up the pieces. This is not business as usual. This is Counter Stream. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on how Donald Trump is so consumed on revenge he is screwing up everything and Meiselas speaks with Alex Isenstadt about the book he just release called Revenge. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The incompetent power grab roles along, as doped-up Donald destroys the Department of Education to pay for the massive tax cut Republicans are about to gift their billionaires employers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On Episode 78, we discuss the B.C. premier's apparent power grab (Bill 7); we explain why it was wrong to discipline B.C. nurse Amy Hamm for her off-duty speech about sex; and we tell you about hate crime charges in Toronto. Plus, our thoughts on Mahmoud Khalil's deportation.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:CCF to Premier Eby: Reconsider Bill 7's Brazen Power GrabAmy Hamm: I spoke the truth about women's rights. That isn't professional misconduct (National Post)B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives v Amy Eileen Hamm (BCCNM)Man Charged with Advocating Genocide and 28 other charges in Hate Crime Investigation (Toronto Police)Man faces rare charge of advocating genocide against Jewish community, Toronto police say (CBC News)In Re George Edwin Gray, 1918 CanLII 533 (SCC), 57 SCR 150 (CanLii)The B.C. government's Bill 7 is an indefensible power grab (Globe and Mail)Mahmoud Khalil Is an Easy Call (Reason)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.
Michael Cohen reacts to the drama unfolding after Trump potentially defied a judge's order regarding deportation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charles Coleman Jr. is in for Ali Velshi and is joined by Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Bennie Thompson, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Douglas Brinkley, Janai Nelson, Lisa Rubin, Caroline Randall Williams, and Imani Perry.
Gerald Celente, trend-forecasting legend TrendsJournal.com, rips the mask off the Trump administration's unpredictable madness! From tariff whiplash to a billionaire-packed cabinet, the elites are cashing in while the world teeters on the edge of war and economic collapse. Trump steers Blackrock into the Panama Canal and China is overbuilt domestically and in other countries with the Belt & Road Initiative —trending toward a gold boom For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off supplements and books, go to RNCstore.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.
Gerald Celente, trend-forecasting legend TrendsJournal.com, rips the mask off the Trump administration's unpredictable madness! From tariff whiplash to a billionaire-packed cabinet, the elites are cashing in while the world teeters on the edge of war and economic collapse. Trump steers Blackrock into the Panama Canal and China is overbuilt domestically and in other countries with the Belt & Road Initiative —trending toward a gold boom For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off supplements and books, go to RNCstore.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.
Rachel Maddow reports on the number of Trump cuts, firings and other initiatives that have been reversed, blocked, walked back or reconsidered, and the variety of American institutions, from the courts to the streets, that have contributed to restraining Trump from asserting the full force of his will.
Today we'll discuss the alarming economic indicators suggesting a potential recession, Elon Musk's unprecedented role in government despite massive conflicts of interest, and the disastrous Oval Office meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky. While Elon is securing billion-dollar government contracts for his companies while serving as an unelected official, Trump's botched handling of Ukraine has revitalized global support for Zelensky. The episode also covers America's broken promises to Ukraine and the consequences for U.S. standing in the world.
Hey tech lovers! In this episode of The LEO Podcast, we dive into three hot tech stories. Billionaires, government contracts, and political drama—this episode has it all. First, we dive into how Elon Musk's Starlink might take over the FAA's $2.4 billion air traffic control upgrade (and why that's raising eyebrows). Then, we break down Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gaining access to confidential HUD records—housing discrimination cases, domestic violence reports, even medical files. Finally, we look at Apple's bold stand against Trump's push to eliminate corporate DEI programs. Is this all about innovation and efficiency, or is it just another billionaire power grab? Tune in for all this and more on The LEO Podcast!
As Trump and Musk push the limits of power, Rep. Jamie Raskin explains how Congress plans to exert oversight and defend democracy in an exclusive interview.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support!Description: Amidst a hail of executive orders, lay-offs, and threats, Americans are witnessing both early compliance by some of the most powerful institutions in the country, and early resistance, in the courts, in workplaces and in the streets. So where is Congress? In this extended one-on-one interview with Maryland Congressman, Jamie Raskin, the ranking member of the House judiciary committee, lays out his plans for exerting oversight of the executive branch, and describes the Constitutional limits Trump and Musk are running up against. Raskin served on the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol back in 2021 and managed the second impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump. Drawing on history, and even the work of his father, political activist Marcus Raskin, Jamie Raskin says he's “. . . ready to lead Democrats in our front-line defense of democracy and freedom." Plus, a commentary from Laura on art and courage.Guest: Jamie Raskin, Congressman Maryland's 8th Congressional District; Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Oversight of the Executive BranchWatch the episode cut airing on PBS stations across the country at our YouTube channelSubscribe to episode notes via Patreon Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•. Corporate Prison Reform Will Not Keep Us Safe: A Report from Los Angeles: Watch / Listen- Podcast Episode•. Black Journalists on Police Violence: Reporting from the Ground Up: Watch / Listen: Podcast Episode and Full Uncut Conversation •. Emergent Strategies for Abolition: Andrea J. Ritchie's Toolkit for Activists: Watch / Listen- Podcast EpisodeRelated Articles and Resources:•. A Top Democrat Speaks Out on How the Party Will Fight Trump, by Eugene Daniels, February 15, 2025, Politico• Raskin: ‘I'm with Steve Bannon and Laura Loomer' and others saying ‘Watch Elon Musk' by Ashleigh Fields, February 4, 2025, The Hill•. Techno-Fascism Comes to America: The historic parallels that help explain Elon Musk's rampage on the federal government, by Kyle Chayka, Infinite Scroll Columnist, February 26, 2025, The New Yorker• Congressional Democrats denied entry to USAID building, by Andrew Solender, February 3, 2025, Axios Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel
5:00 - BOMBSHELL EPSTEIN REVELATIONS: The promised files deliver more questions than answers as the powerful continue to escape accountability in what may be history's biggest cover-up.21:30 - UKRAINE WAR ENDGAME: Shadowy peace proposals emerge as global powers maneuver behind the scenes with competing agendas. Who stands to gain from continued conflict?31:30 - TRUMP'S CONTROVERSIAL GAZA VISION: Former president proposes luxury development in war-torn region, sparking fierce debate.32:30 - POWER STRUGGLE IN WASHINGTON: Trump's bold moves to reshape government meet fierce resistance as entrenched bureaucracies fight back. Is this the battle that will define his presidency?49:30 - MEDIA EARTHQUAKE: Joy Reid's controversial MSNBC show axed as network faces viewer exodus. What does this signal about the changing media landscape?57:00 - THE FREE SPEECH BATTLEFIELD: When does workplace protest cross the line? The complex battle between employee rights and employer authority in private vs. public sectors.1:02:15 - MEDIA BETRAYAL EXPOSED: Jake Tapper's explosive book rips the mask off the coordinated effort to hide Biden's cognitive decline. Who knew what, and when?1:10:55 - HOLLYWOOD MYSTERY: The sudden, suspicious deaths of Gene Hackman, his wife, and their dog leave investigators searching for answers.#EpsteinFiles #GeneHackman #TrumpGazaResort #JoyReid#EpsteinCoverUp #MediaLies #DeepStateExposed #UkraineWarTruth #PoliticalCorruption
Elon's Email Power Grab, What to Do & Why to Have Joy: Calm News with Jessica Yellin Award-winning journalist, Jessica Yellin, breaks down the latest news unfolding in the US and world. Today, Amanda and Jessica discuss Elon Musk's unprecedented power grab—and what it means for democracy, national security, and your everyday life, as well as Germany's recent elections, the relationship between the US, Ukraine, and Russia, and a little good news about a recent medical discovery to restore our faith in humanity. -The new demand from Musk that panicked federal employees—and why some consider it a national security crisis -What members of Congress are (and aren't) doing to stop DOGE -Two urgent actions you can take today to hold government officials accountable -Why joy is a powerful tool of resistance and how to find some today On Jessica: Jessica Yellin is the founder of News Not Noise, a pioneering, Webby award-winning independent news brand. Over 1M+ subscribers and followers across Instagram and other digital media rely on Jessica and News Not Noise to understand what matters, which experts to trust, and to manage their “information overload.” She is the former chief White House correspondent for CNN and an Emmy and Gracie Award-winning political correspondent for ABC, MSNBC, and CNN. Follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @JessicaYellin. You can also find the News Not Noise Newsletter on Substack. 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
Government waste, AI disruption, and political power plays—what's really going on? Andrew and Zach tackle your biggest questions, from Elon Musk's radical efficiency cuts to the rise of AI and the future of democracy, and how the Democratic Party's messaging failures helped fuel today's political chaos. No topic is off-limits! Share your questions for the next Q&A episode in the comments or email us at mailbag@andrewyang.com! Watch the full episode on YouTube ---- Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://x.com/andrewyang Follow Zach Graumann: https://x.com/Zach_Graumann ---- Get 50% off Factor at https://factormeals.com/yang50 Get an extra 3 months free at https://expressvpn.com/yang Get 20% off + 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.com/yang code helixpartner20 ---- Subscribe to the Andrew Yang Podcast: Apple — https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1508035243 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/25cFfnG3lGuypTerKDxKia 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
First: Under fire. Trump orders a Pentagon purge and directs Elon Musk to get more aggressive as his cuts spark blowback. Then: Trump's calling himself a king. But is he bleeding support? Plus: Sea change. Trump pivots to Putin as Ukraine scrambles. And: Making his mark. Does the V.P. have eyes on 2028? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Democratic Alabama senator Doug Jones joins us to discuss the latest chaos and how Democrats should push against it. What would he advise legally? How should they communicate? And what makes him hopeful? Back us on Patreon, we need your help to keep going. Get ad free episodes, extra bits and merch: https://www.patreon.com/americanfriction Follow us on Bluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/americanfric.bsky.social We're now on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanFrictionPod Follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok Written and presented by Chris Jones, Nikki McCann Ramírez and Jacob Jarvis . Audio editor: Simon Williams. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Executive producer: Martin Bojtos. Artwork by James Parrett. Music: Orange Factory Music. AMERICAN FRICTION is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Twice-impeached and criminally convicted felon-in-chief Donald Trump is openly defying constitutional law, claiming king-like authority, and surrounding himself with unaccountable figures dismantling democracy. As Americans demand action, Democratic leaders like Rep. Hakeem Jeffries are mounting an offensive to pushing back—fighting in Congress, in court, and in the media. Democratic Leader Congressman Hakeem Jeffries spoke with Roland Martin about the the fight stave off Donald Trump's attacks on democracy, and the battle to protect everyday Americans. Are Democrats doing enough to stop MAGA extremism?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headlines for February 21, 2025; “Will Universities Surrender or Resist?” Scholar Slams Trump’s Threat to Defund Universities over DEI; “Erasing History” from the U.S. to Germany: “Wars Are Won by Teachers,” Says Yale Prof. Jason Stanley; “Gum Up the Works”: David Sirota’s Advice to Democrats on Reversing Trump’s Power Grab
Investigative journalist and filmmaker Nate Halverson joins Jillian to discuss his groundbreaking documentary, The Grab. This chilling exposé uncovers how governments, corporations, and the ultra-wealthy are secretly taking control of the world's food and water supply-reshaping global power in ways most people never see coming.From land grabs in Africa to strategic water acquisitions in the U.S., Halverson's investigation reveals the hidden forces manipulating the future of our most essential resources. We dive into the shocking tactics used to secure control, the geopolitical consequences, and what it all means for the average person.This is a conversation you don't want to miss as we keep it real about the fight for survival in a world where resources are the ultimate currency.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The SEC and Big 10 have more power than we realized, but will they get their way with possible changes to the College Football Playoff?
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We are marking the moment we hit 100,000 subscribers here on The Mark Thompson Show and we couldn't have done it without you. From KGO & KFI to now, thank you for your support. Now, let's discuss why Trump is blaming Ukraine for Russia's invasion and why Musk is wrong about Social Sscurity. We'll chat with Mo Kelly from KFI. Presidential historian John Rothmann joins and we're pretty sure he has a lot to say about Trump's second go at the oval. “It's the Planet, Stupid!” brings our favorite eco-journalist, Belinda Waymouth to the show.
Just another game or is world hockey supremacy on the line as the United States and Canada square off in the Four Nations Faceoff Championship game? Greg Wyshynski from ESPN helps break down the significance but also delves into the "secret sauce" the NHL may have come upon with this upgrade of a mid-season event.Once the tournament completes and the regular season ramps back up over the weekend, the importance of goals becomes heightened with March approaching. Matthew Blittner, co-author of "Game Winners: The Greatest Game-Winning Goals in Hockey History" joins us to discuss the recently-released book.With so much focus on the present and future of international hockey, The Human Side of the Story takes a nostalgic look back at a much simpler time - where the unassuming voice of a PA announcer brought back rich memories for both Neil and Vic in their respective youths.IN THIS EPISODE:[01:02] - The Four Nations Faceoff dominates "Three Things You to Pay Attention To" from Canada securing their date with the USA to injuries creeping their way into the Americans lineup to encouraging TV ratings.[06:00] - Greg Wyshynski from ESPN joins Neil and Vic and discusses the success the Four Nations Faceoff is enjoying in place of an All-Star event and what it may mean for best-on-best play going forward.[12:30] - With the NHL having found a compelling mid-season event, the NBA is being looked out to see how they might enhance their mid-season showcase event.[15:44] - The significance of this game for both Canada and the United States. With a USA win, will the torch have been passed after a period of time going back to the 19th century?[22:19] - With injuries becoming a story with Team USA heading into the Final, the effect on NHL teams now becomes a reality for general managers.[27:40] - Matt Blittner, Co-Author of "Game Winners: The Greatest Game-Winning Goals in Hockey History" joins the show. In collaboration with Russ Cohen, Matt discusses the concept of the book, criteria used to determine what made the cut and how the final rankings came to be.[35:39] - Some healthy debate on goals noted in the book...and those that aren't.[44:56] - Vic and Neil exchange views on how they feel about the Four Nations Faceoff now that the round-robin games have been completed. [50:12] - The Human Side of the Story takes a warm look back to yesteryear following the passing of long time Maple Leafs public address announcer Paul MorrisYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBj1LV0-DMfBhcRPSJZLjAX: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahHockeyClub #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #GregWyshynski #ESPN #MatthewBlittner #RossCohen #GameWinners #TeamUSA #TeamCanada #TeamFinland #TeamSweden #SidneyCrosby #MikaelGranlund #AustonMatthews #MatthewTkachuk #BradyTkachuk #CharlieMcAvoy #QuinnHughes #CaleMakar #WorldCupofHockey #ConnorMcDavid #NathanMacKinnon #AnzeKopitar #ChristerRockstrom #TheoFleury #LeonDraisaitl #DavidPastrnak #LeBronJames #JackHughes #MikeSullivan #Miracle #TomWilson #JackEichel #JeremyRoenick #BrettHull #JasonZucker #ConnorHellebuyck #MikeRichter #BrianLeetch #ConnSmytheTrophy...
Who decides what the law means? If you thought it was Congress or the courts, President Donald Trump wants you to think again. Trump has signed an executive order declaring that only the president and attorney general have the final authority to interpret U.S. laws, restricting federal agencies from making independent legal determinations. The order, signed Tuesday, bars agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from issuing their own legal interpretations, significantly curbing their regulatory independence. The sweeping order, signed Tuesday, effectively erases decades of independence for agencies that oversee everything from consumer protections and environmental laws to Wall Street regulations. The move is part of a series of executive actions, including a memorandum ordering reports on government waste, fraud, and abuse, and another expanding in vitro fertilization (IVF) access. However, legal analysts say this particular order is the most consequential, as it centralizes legal authority under Trump and his appointed attorney general. Critics warn the order could serve as a backdoor mechanism for the administration to circumvent court rulings or weaken regulatory enforcement on issues such as consumer protections, environmental laws, and Wall Street oversight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is President Donald Trump staging a coup?“It's certainly an attempted coup, for sure,” Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt, told The Vermont Conversation.As Trump and billionaire Elon Musk tear through Washington firing thousands of federal workers and shuttering federal agencies, Balint has been drawn out of the halls of Congress to protest in the streets. She joined Congressional Democrats in front of the Department of Education to denounce taking “money away from our kids to give it to billionaires,” and protested in front of the Treasury Department decrying a “hostile takeover.”Speaking outside the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau last week, another agency that Trump is dismantling, Vermont's second term congresswoman said she was there to “represent rural America” and that the CFPB “is protecting all of us from the kind of fraudsters and scammers that are in the White House right now.”Balint, who is the vice ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, has implored people to “tune in” to what Trump and Musk are doing. “Authoritarians win when we stop paying attention,” she said at the Treasury.Balint spoke with The Vermont Conversation while she was in Vermont this week.“These executive orders, these sweeping orders, many of which run afoul of federal law and the Constitution, it is difficult to look at what is happening and not come to the conclusion that in fact, they are trying to seize power away from everyday Americans, but also power away from the other two branches of government,” she said. “And we saw (Vice President) J.D. Vance this past week making statements that the president actually didn't need to listen to rulings of the court. And of course, if we don't have a checks and balances system here, then we don't have democracy as our founders envisioned it.”Balint said that her Republican colleagues have acquiesced to Trump's power grab. “Some of them seem absolutely comfortable with this because they believe in the mission of a Christian nationalist vision for this country. Some of them go along with it because they are afraid of losing their own power.”Balint bristled at the suggestion that Democrats bear some responsibility for the political turmoil. “It sticks in my craw a little bit when people talk about the Democrats, because we are not a monolith.”Vermont's lone congressional representative conceded that Democrats did not effectively address economic disparity in the runup to the 2024 election. “We have a disgusting, unconscionable wealth gap in this country, and I think that we should have been singularly focused on the needs of families who were struggling to make ends meet and continue to struggle.”Who will lead the resistance? “I understand the frustration and people are looking for one voice, and I think this is a time that is unprecedented. We are trying to fight a battle on so many different fronts right now, and so I'm really putting my head down in my two committees and figuring out how I can continue to push myself, my team, and my colleagues to be much more engaged with the people, because that is how we're going to right the ship right now. As you know, Democrats don't have the House, they don't have the Senate, they don't have the White House. We need three Republicans in the House to have a conscience right now, just three. So we're very focused on that.”“I can't tell people not to be angry or frustrated. I'm angry and frustrated,” said Balint. “I am absolutely frightened and chilled by where we are right now, and I'm not going to go along as if it's business as usual there.”Balint urged people to re-engage with politics. “I know people are exhausted. I understand why you just want to take care of you. But as much as we can encourage our friends and family, I always say just to check back in about what's happening because the stakes are incredibly high right now, and it's going to take all of us.”“I very much fear that we're heading towards a time when Trump is going to openly and actively defy a Supreme Court ruling. And we must take to the streets, all of us, we must. That's why I need people to check back in so they know what's happening.”“I feel absolutely a sense of purpose and focus right now, and that is helping me. I feel like I know what they're trying to do, and I'm not going to let them.”
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is taking a wrecking ball to bureaucracies like USAID. Some call it a necessary purge—others see a dangerous power grab.
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas interviews Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman on his fight for our democracy against Trump and Musk. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-- On the Show: -- Farron Cousins, host of Farron Balanced and Ring of Fire, fills in for David. Subscribe to Farron on YouTube: youtube.com/farronbalanced -- Donald Trump reverses a Biden policy phasing out plastic straws -- Attorney General Pam Bondi instructs the DOJ to investigate DEI, not white-collar crime -- JD Vance convinces Elon Musk to rehire a DOGE staffer who resigned after his racist social media posts surfaced -- A current DOGE staffer was once fired for leaking company secrets -- Trump purges the prosecutors investigating Elon Musk's businesses -- Trump revokes Joe Biden's security clearance just to spite him -- Donald Trump gets triggered by "President Elon Musk" appearing on the cover of TIME Magazine -- Trump speaks to reporters and exhibits signs of cognitive decline -- Republicans are gutting the Department of Education, which will disproportionately harm red states -- Democrats are desperate for a new party leader and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez may be the pick -- On the Bonus Show: Another Capitol rioter going back to prison, Bernie and Josh Hawley team up to help consumers, Trump trying to eradicate "anti-Christian bias," and much more... ☕ Cambio Roasters: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://cambioroasters.com ☕ Beam melatonin hot cocoa: Code PAKMAN for up to 40% OFF at https://shopbeam.com/pakman
HR1 Trump's 3rd Term? JD Vance's Interview: Illegal Immigration. Dave Williams' Power Grab. 1-28-25 by John Rush
Headlines for February 07, 2025; Holding Musk Accountable: Rep. Ro Khanna on Stopping DOGE’s “Unconstitutional” Power Grab; “Authoritarian Rampage”: Trump/Musk Sued to Block DOGE Access to Confidential Info of Millions; Trump Guts EPA’s Environmental Justice Office, Putting Poorest Communities of Color at More Risk
Headlines for February 07, 2025; Holding Musk Accountable: Rep. Ro Khanna on Stopping DOGE’s “Unconstitutional” Power Grab; “Authoritarian Rampage”: Trump/Musk Sued to Block DOGE Access to Confidential Info of Millions; Trump Guts EPA’s Environmental Justice Office, Putting Poorest Communities of Color at More Risk
Gaza Chaos. Trump Never Changes. Elon's Power Grab. Will Trump Dump Musk? USAID and Soft Power Gone. Rubio Falls In Line. Powerless Democrats. NYC Mayor's Race. Shutdown Coming. Constitutional Crisis Already Here. Will Court Orders Be Ignored? With Maya King, Political Reporter for the New York Times based in New York, Philip Bump, Columnist for the Washington Post and author of the How to Read This Chart Newsletter and Kirk Bado, Editor of The National Journal Hotline. Today Bill highlights the work of Jose Andres and the World Central Kitchen. With USAID gone, we need the World Central Kitchen more than ever. Please give whatever support you can at WCK.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Since President Trump's inauguration, Elon Musk has moved at breakneck speed to seize power, cut government spending and install loyalists in government. Journalist Zoë Schiffer wrote a book on Musk's track record transforming Twitter, Extremely Hardcore: Inside Elon Musk's Twitter, and says he's following a similar playbook on the federal government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day 17 of the Trump administration and the President signs more executive orders as fierce ally Pam Bondi takes charge of DOJ. Plus, as USAID is stripped of funding and staff, many fear what the moves will mean for the US. And Elon Musk's DOGE continues to gain access inside more federal agencies. Tom Rogers, Sami Sage, Philip Bump, Brian Barrett. and Ben Rhodes join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.
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President Trump has empowered Elon Musk to undertake a gutting of the U.S. Agency for International Development that is pretty clearly illegal. And this week, on numerous fronts, this has suddenly become a much bigger scandal. First, Musk's Department of Government Efficiency took over the agency and locked its workers out of internal systems. Then Musk confirmed that Trump had agreed with him that the agency must be shut down. On Monday, Democratic lawmakers denounced the illegality of these moves, showing up at USAID offices to protest. We talked to one of those Democrats, Representative Don Beyer, about why the Trump-Musk assault is illegal and how Democrats can resist it. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: Trump trade wars give Democrats whiplash in messaging battle Trump pauses Mexico tariffs for one month after agreement on border troops Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada in exchange for more border enforcement China strikes back at Trump’s tariffs with levies on U.S. imports New Jersey governor houses migrant at his house, tells feds 'good luck' trying to get her Border Czar Homan: I’ll Prosecute NJ Governor If He’s Concealing An Illegal Alien VOX: The Trump administration is preparing a remarkable power grab over the federal law enforcement agency. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Trump has empowered Elon Musk to undertake a gutting of the U.S. Agency for International Development that is pretty clearly illegal. And this week, on numerous fronts, this has suddenly become a much bigger scandal. First, Musk's Department of Government Efficiency took over the agency and locked its workers out of internal systems. Then Musk confirmed that Trump had agreed with him that the agency must be shut down. On Monday, Democratic lawmakers denounced the illegality of these moves, showing up at USAID offices to protest. We talked to one of those Democrats, Representative Don Beyer, about why the Trump-Musk assault is illegal and how Democrats can resist it. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump, Musk AP Vaccine skeptic RFK Jr wins party-line committee vote in key step to confirmation as nation's top health official Democratic lawmakers introduce “Stop the Steal” bill to fight Trump-Musk power grab California Attorney General moving to protect schools, undocumented and transgender students from Trump executive orders Trump pulls US out of UN Human Rights Council, looking next at UNESCO Bay area educators launch “We Can't Wait” bargaining campaign to keep schools open, as schools struggle with falling enrollment and budget cuts The post Democratic bill aims to stop Trump-Musk power grab; AG Bonta acts to protect transgender and undocumented students from Trump executive orders – February 4, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Imagine this—England's most infamous king is dead. His nine-year-old son is set to inherit the throne, but behind closed doors, a secretive power struggle is already unfolding. For three days, Henry VIII's death was kept hidden while his advisors scrambled to secure control. Enter Edward Seymour, the young king's ambitious uncle. As Henry VIII's body grew cold, Seymour was already positioning himself as the true ruler of England. But was this a necessary move to protect the realm, or a ruthless grab for power? - What really happened in those crucial days? - How did Seymour outmanoeuvre the other councillors? - And why did the public have no idea what was going on? This is the dramatic beginning of Edward VI's reign—one shaped by secrecy, political intrigue, and ambition. Don't miss this deep dive into a moment that changed Tudor England forever. Listen now to uncover the truth! #TudorHistory #HenryVIII #EdwardVI #OnThisDay #HistoryUncovered #TheTudors #RoyalIntrigue #16thCentury
Mona interviews Georgetown law professor Stephen Vladeck on executive orders, birthright citizenship, Congress not doing its job, and whether Trump will defy the Supreme Court. Referenced Cases: Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (1952) – Commonly referred to as the "Steel Seizure Case," it involved President Truman's attempt to take control of steel mills during the Korean War. Korematsu v. United States (1944) – Upheld the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II; later criticized but not formally overturned until its repudiation in Trump v. Hawaii. Ex Parte Endo (1944) – A companion case to Korematsu, ruling the detention of a loyal Japanese American citizen was unauthorized by statute. Trump v. Hawaii (2018) – Upheld the Trump administration's travel ban but included the repudiation of Korematsu as part of the decision. United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898) – Affirmed the principle of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. INS v. Chadha (1983) – Declared legislative vetoes unconstitutional, affecting the National Emergencies Act. TikTok-related Executive Orders and Litigation – Mentioned in the context of national security and executive overreach. Referenced Works: The U.S. Constitution: Article II: Presidential powers. 14th Amendment: Citizenship clause.
Today on the Matt Walsh Show, on their way out the door, the Biden Administration attempted to install a new constitutional amendment just by declaring that it exists. It doesn't work that way, obviously. But what were they even trying to attempt? And how do we explain all of the mainstream and left-wing figures in culture and entertainment suddenly falling in line behind Trump? What does it signal about conservatism moving forward? Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/4bEQDy6 Ep.1518 - - - DailyWire+: Join the celebration! Use code 47 at https://dailywire.com/subscribe for 47% off your membership today! "Identity Crisis" tells the stories the mainstream media won't. Stream the full film now, only on DailyWire+: https://bit.ly/3C61qVU Get your Matt Walsh flannel here: https://bit.ly/3EbNwyj - - - Today's Sponsors: Balance of Nature - Go to https://balanceofnature.com and use promo code WALSH for 35% off your first order PLUS get a free bottle of Fiber and Spice. Constitution Wealth - Visit https://Constitutionwealth.com/Matt for a free consultation. - - - Socials: Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Rv1VeF Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3KZC3oA Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3eBKjiA Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RQp4rs