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Donald Trump's greatest danger has never been his intelligence or strategy — it's his emptiness. Easily distracted, endlessly flattered, and driven by grievance rather than principle, Trump has become the ideal vehicle for forces far more disciplined and extreme than he is. This video breaks down how Trump's chaos creates an opening for figures like Stephen Miller, the architect of the administration's ethnonationalist agenda, and Elon Musk, whose oligarchic power and reactionary politics increasingly shape public life. Together, ideology and concentrated wealth exploit a hollow presidency to dismantle democratic norms, international law, and the postwar world order. Independent media has never been more important. Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 Join this channel with a membership for exclusive early access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Buy Anthony's microphone: https://kellards.com/products/electro-voice-re20-broadcast-announcer-microphone-black-bundle-with-mic-shockmount-broadcast-arm Buy Anthony's black t'shirt: https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E455365-000/00?colorDisplayCode=09 Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TRUMAN INHERITS A WORLD WAR AND THE BURDEN OF JUDGMENT Colleague Professor Gary J. Bass. Following the sudden death of Franklin D. Roosevelt in April 1945, Harry Truman assumed the presidency with little preparation regarding foreign policy or the situation in Asia. While Truman possessed combat experience from World War I, his understanding of China and Japan relied heavily on stereotypes and idealism rather than briefing. Confronted immediately with the bloody Battle of Okinawa and the devastation of the firebombing of Tokyo, Truman upheld the Allies' demand for unconditional surrender. This policy necessitated stripping Japan of its empire and trying its leadership, despite growing private concerns among some US officials that American strategic bombing might equate to war crimes. NUMBER 11930 TOKYO

On the last Angry Planet of 2025, novelist and Marine Corps veteran Phil Klay returns to reflect on a year of spectacle and cruelty.Between the Pentagon's boat strikes and the administration's constant barrage of grotesque memes, it feels like America is a crueler and cruder place. For better and worse, the Presidency sets a moral standard for the country and Trump has lowered that standard. Klay wrote about all this in a piece at The New York Times and he's here with us today to talk through it.“It's too easy to condemn.”The project is spectacles of cruelty“You're not supposed to be joining a gang of thugs.”What is this doing to us as a nation?The lust for cruelty and dominationKlay's review of Hegseth's first yearWar vs. Defense“Read long things.”Living in the Hell of opinionsEnding on a high noteWhat Trump Is Really Doing With His Boat StrikesTrump Admin's Racist Halo Memes Are ‘A New Level of Dehumanization of Immigrants'Trump has accused boat crews of being narco-terrorists. The truth, AP found, is more nuancedSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick off Friday with more discussions around the tragedy in Minnesota? What kind of ideologies did the deceased hold? What other virtue signaling are citizens and businesses using in the area? 1215 - Side - all time law enforcement official 1220 - Why is the Catholic Church going after JD Vance? Why did this woman put herself in a position to be in danger? Your calls. 1230 - CEO of American Global Strategies LLC, former Deputy Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff of the White House National Security Council, Alexander Gray joins us today to discuss the office of the Presidency and their handling of our security affairs. What is the latest in Trump's conquest of Greenland? What is it like in Trump's office? Alex clarifies the role of the President for the public. Will we come to the aid of the protesting Iranian people? What is Trump's position on China?

12 - We kick off Friday with more discussions around the tragedy in Minnesota? What kind of ideologies did the deceased hold? What other virtue signaling are citizens and businesses using in the area? 1215 - Side - all time law enforcement official 1220 - Why is the Catholic Church going after JD Vance? Why did this woman put herself in a position to be in danger? Your calls. 1230 - CEO of American Global Strategies LLC, former Deputy Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff of the White House National Security Council, Alexander Gray joins us today to discuss the office of the Presidency and their handling of our security affairs. What is the latest in Trump's conquest of Greenland? What is it like in Trump's office? Alex clarifies the role of the President for the public. Will we come to the aid of the protesting Iranian people? What is Trump's position on China? 1 - Acting Director at the Thomas A. Roe Institute Institute for Economic Policy Studies and Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, Dr. EJ Antoni joins us. Why does EJ think the SCOTUS is going to “split the baby” regarding Trump's tariffs? Have tariffs been a success in EJ's view? Is there anything to do about giant companies buying up all the homes in the US? Why have red states seen a further reduction in everyday goods by cooperating with ICE? What's next for EJ? 120 - Your calls. How big of an embarrassment is the city's sheriff? 135 - Is this woman who was interviewed in Minnesota yesterday brainwashed? Your calls. 150 - What does the new Bucks County Sheriff's stance on ICE? Your calls. 2 - Newly elected New Jersey GOP Chair Christine Hanlon joins us. What was her reaction when the governor's race was called so early in the night on Election Day? What are the Democrats doing right now that are contributing to turnout in the last election? What other factors compelled voters to lean blue? Why was the messaging with Democrats so much farther widespread than the Republicans? What else besides early voting, will Christine be pushing for in getting better turnout? Why do Republicans need to work on affordability? With towns like Medford building affordable housing nobody wants, how will Republicans capitalize on that? What is the secret weapon? 220 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Dom has an update from Minnesota. 235 - President of St. Paul Police Federation, Mark Ross joins us to give his analysis of what is happening across the river in Minneapolis. What is the difference in St. Paul's policy and Minneapolis' on ICE? Why is better communication and preparation needed to prevent tragedies like this? What does Mark talk about on his podcast? Will the rhetoric of elected officials tear apart law enforcement and ICE even further? 250 - The Lightning Round!

Trump is freezing over $10 billion in federal aid to five blue states, funds that help working families with food, housing, energy, and child care. Dina Doll breaks down the freeze and how Trump is cutting this aid while he acts to enrich oil companies. Smalls: For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to https://Smalls.com/MISSTRIAL. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! 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

Michael Smerconish unpacks today's Smerconish.com poll question: "Is there less chaos and more purpose in the decision making process of President Trump than is commonly portrayed in the media?" Drawing on insights from political analyst Mark Halperin, Michael explores whether what looks like disorder may actually be “controlled chaos" - weigh in at Smerconish.com after listening, and please rate, review and share this podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's been a strange 12 months for Trump. He won the 2024 election on a wave of economic discontent, and responded by blowing up a wing of the White House, decimating foreign aid, and attempting to deport undocumented immigrants and political dissidents alike, before deciding that what his second term really needed was military adventurism in South America. But since last summer, his poll numbers have declined and Democrats have been notching electoral victories in states like Florida, New York, Georgia and Arizona. Some Republicans in Congress are hitting the exits. And others are starting to talk about life after Trump. But is his power and influence really declining? To find out, we spoke to Jamelle Bouie. He's a New York Times opinion columnist who writes about politics and American history.And in headlines, the Trump administration plans to freeze $10 billion in child care and social services funding fo five blue states, the President sets his sights on Greenland, and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem tells Venezuelans in the US “Everything's fixed! You can go home now!” It… isn't.Show Notes:Check out Jamelle's work – nytimes.com/column/jamelle-bouieCall Congress – 202-224-3121Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could there be two high profile politicians from the Bay Area vying for the Presidency in 2028? In a possible preview of the '28 Presidential primary, Silicon Valley congressman Ro Khanna and Governor Gavin Newsom have been trading barbs over the proposed billionaires tax initiative. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Ray White speaks to Dr Charles Sinkala, international relations expert on Somalia being recognised by Isreal ahead of them taking the Presidency of the UN Security Council. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Polk was one of the most politically powerful women of her era. From running her husband's political operation behind the scenes to mastering the art of influence, she knew exactly how power worked. She shaped her husband's presidency, set social rules in the White House, and proved that ambition didn't have to be loud to be effective. This is the story of a woman who changed American politics. If you'd like to submit a question for Sharon to answer, head to ThePreamble.com/podcast – we'd love to hear from you there. And be sure to read our weekly magazine at ThePreamble.com – it's free! Join hundreds of thousands of people who still believe understanding is an act of hope. Credits: Host and Executive Producer: Sharon McMahon Supervising Producer: Melanie Buck Parks Audio Producer: Craig Thompson 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

President Trump just had the most lucrative year of his life. But percentage-wise, members of his immediate family, including sons Eric, Don Jr. and Barron, did even better. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 This is the 241stepisode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast'.  For this episode, I interview Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss Girondins de Bordeaux FC during the Claude Bez Presidency (1978-1991).   Dr. Bellaiche is also a Professor at Tel Aviv University.  Professor Ballaiche has designed a new class called “Thinking Outside of the Box”, a course that involves science and Football.   For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873  Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague  You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast' Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Bellaiche's contact info: Email: laurent@uark.edu   Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ESns2li1OZ5Nity4GFSeP?si=Gy_dnk3rTAqG4DsmFoQoMg&nd=1&dlsi=a5e067736dda4c75https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-241-interview/id1601074369?i=1000743003865  Youtube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYcXLofF-_0Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2025/12/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_28.htmlSupport the show

The Center Square reporters discuss President Trump's first year of his second term. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

THE ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE: CAMPAIGNS OF 1976 AND 1980 Colleague Max Boot. Discussing the path to the presidency, Boot analyzes Reagan's close 1976 loss to Gerald Ford and his victorious 1980 campaign. He highlights the firing of campaign manager John Sears, Bill Casey's role in the potential "October Surprise" regarding Iranian hostages, and Reagan's decisive debate performance against Jimmy Carter. NUMBER 5 1971 GOVERNOR'S BALL

Chuck Todd digs into the growing crisis of trust in American media and politics, sparked by CBS News pulling a 60 Minutes episode amid controversy and perceptions of corporate and political pressure. He examines how Bari Weiss’s handling of the situation exposed a lack of understanding of television news culture, why 60 Minutes has become the ultimate measure of CBS’s credibility, and how ownership, mergers, and appeasing power have once again put business interests ahead of journalism. The episode also explores troubling signals from the Justice Department’s handling of Epstein-related releases and what they reveal about political favoritism and eroding institutional independence. Chuck then widens the lens to the political fallout, arguing that Donald Trump squandered his political capital and failed to build a durable coalition, and lays out how cracks in Trump’s coalition are becoming chasms. Finally, he answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and breaks down the biggest stories in the world of sports. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 02:30 CBS News embroiled with controversy after pulling 60 Minutes episode 03:00 Bari Weiss’s inexperience in TV news is on full display 04:00 Weiss’s made incorrect assumption that everyone saw NYT story 05:15 The perception is the administration leaned on Weiss to kill story 06:30 Too many news executives don’t understand the process 08:00 Trump has complained publicly about 60 Minutes 08:45 Ellison willing to appease Trump in order to get merger approval 09:30 CBS News will be judged entirely on 60 Minutes 11:00 Weiss has lost the trust of the journalists at CBS 11:45 Corporate owned media has once again let the public down 12:30 WaPo’s editorial board completely changed after Bezos bought it 13:30 This event will further erode the public trust in media 14:45 Journalism that’s tethered to popularity will be compromised 15:45 Trust is more important than popularity for journalists 17:15 Corporations won’t let their news divisions interfere with business 18:00 DOJ frontloaded Clinton/Epstein releases & Trump releases later 19:15 DOJ releases statement that sounds like they’re Trump’s defense attorney 21:15 It’s notable that DOJ only singled out Trump for a defensive statement 23:15 Trump blew his “honeymoon” period in less than a year 24:00 Both Biden & Trump burned their political capitol early 26:45 Trump blew the chance to build a GOP that outlasts him 28:00 Trump didn’t win the 2024 election - Biden/Harris lost it 29:45 Voters don’t like party in power, 2008 was last “Vote for” election 31:30 Biden misinterpreted 2022 results, lots of bad GOP candidates 32:30 Liberation Day destroyed Trump’s goodwill with the public 34:45 The cracks in Trump’s coalition are turning into chasms 36:30 The GOP has been too concerned with appeasing the online right 37:45 Democrats could be having their own “Tea Party” moment 45:15 Trump floats leaving the presidency for “hosting” in social post 46:15 Is Trump soft launching stepping down from the presidency? 47:30 Ask Chuck 48:15 What wing of the party will the GOP lean towards in 2028? 54:30 What are the classes you teach like? 1:01:45 How would things be different if H.W. Bush won a second term? 1:06:30 How do we address the erosion of historical education? 1:11:15 Was the country really that united over Garfield’s death? 1:16:45 Sports roundupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Shawn Farash cuts through the drama to break down what is really happening in the conservative movement; "Pirate King" Trump seizes another oil tanker; and a new stunning poll has the talking heads losing their minds. Watch VINCE Live on Rumble - Mon-Fri 10AM ET ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/vince⁠⁠ Sponsors: Beam Organics - ⁠https://shopbeam.com/VINCESHOW⁠ code: Vinceshow Helix Sleep - ⁠https://helixsleep.com/vince⁠ American Financing - ⁠https://AmericanFinancing.net/Vince⁠ - NMLS 182334, ⁠nmlsconsumeraccess.org⁠. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-879-6460, for details about credit costs and terms. Hillsdale - ⁠https://Hillsdale.edu/vince⁠ Trump Removes Nearly 30 Career Diplomats From Ambassadorial Positions as Part of State Dept Realignment ⁠⁠https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-admin-recalling-around-30-ambassadors-part-state-dept-realignment⁠⁠ Ted Cruz Weighs Challenge to Vance for Presidency in 2028 ⁠⁠https://thenationalpulse.com/2025/12/22/ted-cruz-weighs-challenge-to-vance-for-presidency-in-2028/⁠⁠ U.S. Pursuing 3rd Vessel in International Waters Near Venezuela ⁠⁠https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/us-coast-guard-pursuing-sanctioned-dark-fleet-vessel-in-international-waters-near-venezuela-5961191⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump's and Bernie's Jet Quagmire, Met Gala Gaucheness, & Baseball DreamsWelcome to episode forty-four of David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast. In this episode, David and Stu cover the following:1) A discussion of some notable achievements of two loathsome individuals, Robert F. Kennedy's attempt to eliminate dyes from our food and tackle the obesity epidemic and Trump's deal-making that may benefit the U.S. economy. Unfortunately, Trump undermines the little positive achievements of his Presidency by accepting a lavish plane from Qatar to replace Air Force One as a gift, further highlighting his lack of ethics.2) Bernie Sanders has been crisscrossing the country campaigning against Oligarchs with AOC flying in a private jet, which exposes what a fraudulent hypocrite he is as he spews carbon emissions into the atmosphere while pontificating his antiquated socialist views.3) The 2025 Met Gala was a gauche and garish spectacle of bad taste organized by the loathsome Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, who has promoted elitism, racism, and eating disorders. The entire event is a disgrace, and Ms. Wintour deserves a long overdue cancellation.4) A story of a baseball underdog, JC Escarra, who made it onto the Yankees at age 30 through persistence and grit. This uplifting story is at least one example of some positivity in a very dark period of American history.We welcome comments on our podcasts, which can be left on our website or any other platform you may be tuning in on.Connect with David & Stu:Email David & Stu: davidandstuunhinged@gmail.com and share your comments, concerns, and questions.We encourage all to visit our website (https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/david-stu-unhinged/) and please leave comments for our consideration.

Reflections on potential 2028 contenders.

Christina Finn, Polticial Editor with The Journal joined Pat to take a look at how Ireland are preparing for the EU Presidency and the new 400-million-euro equity programme to deliver new homes

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureAll [CB] are now dropping rates because the US is dropping rates, we saw this during Trump first term. Initial jobless claims show the labor market is not weakening. Trump gives a speech on the state of the economy and the next inflation is almost inline with what the Fed wants. Trump has destroyed the Fed narrative, next phase coming. Trump is now in the process of setting everything up preparing for the midterms and stopping the [DS] form doing us harm. The seditious 6 sent the message, Trump just countered it with a 1776 bonus to the military. The patriots are in the process of bringing down the entire corrupt system. It’s being exposed and dismantled. Panic in DC. Economy https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2001625195526971703?s=20 (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/2001646305320546453?s=20 Initial Jobless Claims Show No Signs Of Labor Market Distress  After the Thanksgiving Week debacle, the number of Americans filing for jobless benefits for the first time remains back in the same – very low – range it has been in for the last four years at 224k…  So despite the uptick in the BLS-derived unemployment rate, jobless claims data show no signs of acute distress anywhere. Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/RealEJAntoni/status/2001662433983696966?s=20 https://twitter.com/Geiger_Capital/status/2001647313157263628?s=20 https://twitter.com/RealEJAntoni/status/2001656024097272170?s=20 No, Inflation Did Not “Cool Unexpectedly”, It Slowed Because Trump Policies are Working    While the media proclaim, “inflation cooled unexpectedly,” the reality is that it's not unexpected.  The results of a slowing of price increase are not accidental; they are the result of Trump's domestic economic policies working. [Non-Paywall Source and Media Spin] President Trump has been cutting waste, fraud and abuse in runaway government spending; slashing costly regulations across all sectors of the economy and ending Green New Scam energy policy in favor of drill, baby, drill.  As noted by NEC Chairman Kevin Hasset, Trump has reduced deficit spending overall. There's still a long way to go, but significant MAGAnomic progress is being made.  Oh, and that skyrocketing “tariff inflation” the same shocked pundits proclaimed was sure to happen this time, well, that has not surfaced either.  Just like it didn't surface in 2018 or 2019 when the tariffs were applied the first time. NEW YORK –  Source: theconservativetreehouse.com Trump is winning against the CB system. https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2001649080762872069?s=20 https://twitter.com/CynicalPublius/status/2001477403961626755?s=20  he took office–tariffs to create fair trade, reduced income tax, gutting the Green Energy Scam, promoting investment in American manufacturing, reducing the federal bureaucracy and eliminating crippling regulations, deporting illegal aliens and eliminating the “free stuff” we taxpayers give them, getting the Fed onboard, etc. But that plan needed time. Time enough to make the economy shine come the mid-terms. Now we will start to see the fruits of that plan, and Trump’s speech tonight is to announce that. Is he right? One thing I’ve learned is to never bet against Trump. Maybe he is wrong. Maybe I’m wrong. But I still have trust. Political/Rights Nolte: Failing Oscars Demoted to YouTube Starting in 2029, the irrelevant Oscars will have its annual irrelevant Academy Awards show broadcast on — lol — YouTube. To dwindling ratings and cultural relevance, the Oscars have been broadcast on ABC since 1976. The final broadcast will occur in 2028, which also happens to be the 100th anniversary of the award ceremony. So now the Oscars will stream on YouTube, where anyone who wants to can watch them for free online, at least through the end of the deal in 2033. Source: breitbart.com https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/2001675341828342074?s=20  Another didn't even know what building they were at. Meanwhile, no one had info on the shooter, and no one was rushing in. The suspect eventually slipped away. 10 were shot. 2 died. Brown University and the police failed, and now families are furious. And rightfully so! It wasn't just chaos. It was incompetence with a badge, and the price was paid in blood. Source: @Rightanglenews https://twitter.com/C_3C_3/status/2001369540119392433?s=20 https://twitter.com/DataRepublican/status/2001714347605922149?s=20  student. Chatman resigned from Utah after attempting to reform the university's police department and later took his position at Brown. His efforts coincided with student-led campaigns, including those supported by Fanaeian, to reduce campus policing in the wake of Lauren McCluskey's murder. At Brown University, Chatman recently faced an unanimous vote of no confidence back in October for the charge of having “directly contributed to an all-time low in morale and has strained the department's ability to effectively serve the Brown University community.” At the University of Utah, the student campaign to scale back policing was led by Emirya Fanaeian, the same leader of SLC Armed Queers. Fanaeian deleted the group’s social media in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. She led a student research effort into campus policing while Chatman was employed there. Credit: @SKDoubleDub33 + @iamlisalogan … Developing. https://twitter.com/DataRepublican/status/2001340901537517902?s=20  appeared to contradict what was visible in the videos. We learned witnesses had actively coordinated to prevent one of their own from being charged. This is the same group that deleted its social media posts on the day of Charlie Kirk's assassination and is alleged to have had advance knowledge along with multiple trans groups. Then the police officer yesterday refused to comment on what the shooter shouted although multiple media reports had already said it wash “Allah Akbar.” Between that plus the mainstream celebrations of Kirk’s death and Jay Jones’s election, we cannot just yet write off the possibility that this country has fallen so far off the end that students and professors automatically are covering for the shooter even though they saw someone get shot point blank in the face. https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/2001748138324038022?s=20  home is about 50 miles from Providence, Rhode Island, where the Brown shooting took place. “Senior law enforcement officials tell Target 12 that federal, state and local authorities are now examining possible ties between the two crimes,” WPRI reported. “Multiple people familiar with the investigation said they have discovered evidence showing the two may be linked.” Loureiro was shot and killed in his home. The suspect remains at large. Loureiro was named head of the Plasma Science and Fusion Center at MIT last year. Speculation in media and online discussions has included possible ballistic matches (e.g., 9mm casings recovered at Brown) or similar vehicles spotted at both scenes (e.g., unverified mentions of Nissan Sentras), but these remain unsubstantiated and are not confirmed as the linking evidence.  Some online commentary has also suggested motives tied to international actors, like Iran, based on celebratory posts in certain Telegram channels, but this is purely speculative and unconfirmed. https://twitter.com/EWess92/status/2001718099972886750?s=20 DOGE Geopolitical https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2001502910677397573?s=20 ‘German' Globalist Authoritarianism: Berlin Migrant Housing Costs Skyrocket to Nearly €1 Billion, Tripling Since 2020    Newly released government figures have revealed the capital spent nearly €900 million ($9.8 million) in 2024 alone to house migrants, many of which do not have any kind of status in the country, almost triple the cost from just four years earlier, Die Welt reports. Internal Senate data confirms that accommodation expenses for foreign nationals reached €883 million last year, compared with €312 million in 2020, an increase of 183%. The numbers expose the real cost of mass migration policies pushed by Berlin's left-liberal globalist political class.  Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2001674979348484469?s=20 https://twitter.com/RadioGenoa/status/2001634609424220333?s=20 https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/2001462937920184556?s=20 War/Peace FBI Agents Thought Clinton’s Uranium One Deal Might Be Criminal – But McCabe, Yates Stonewalled Investigation: Report Remember Uranium One? The massive 2010 sale of US uranium deposits to Russia approved by Hillary Clinton and rubber-stamped by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) – after figures linked to the deal donated to the Clinton Foundation? Turns out rank-and-file FBI investigators thought there was enough smoke to launch a criminal investigation, but internal delays and disagreements within the DOJ and FBI ultimately caused the inquiry to lapse, newly released records reveal.   The Uranium One transaction – involving the sale of a Canadian mining company with substantial U.S. uranium assets to Russia's state-owned nuclear firm Rosatom – became a flashpoint during Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign. Critics argued that then-Secretary of State Clinton, a member of CFIUS, helped approve the deal while donors connected to Uranium One made large contributions to the Clinton Foundation.  The newly released documents suggest that the circumstances surrounding Uranium One were never fully investigated, leaving unresolved questions about how a strategic U.S. asset came under Russian control – and whether potential criminal conduct went unexamined due to internal delays and legal disputes. Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/JoeLang51440671/status/2001445235759436036?s=20 https://twitter.com/HansMahncke/status/2001673497563607325?s=20 https://twitter.com/Dmytruk__Artem/status/2001657781443596657?s=20  Everything in our life is ‘for now.' The position may change in the future. Politicians change, some live, some die.” This statement cannot be interpreted in any other way. It refers specifically to Donald Trump and his team, who have consistently and reasonably opposed Ukraine's accession to NATO and the continuation of the war. Zelensky is effectively speaking about the physical elimination of political opponents. I have said this many times before. Zelensky has done and will continue to do everything to destroy Trump and everything associated with him — politically, informationally, and beyond. I have also stated that Zelensky is connected to assassination attempts on Trump and is also involved in the killing of Charlie Kirk. Today, the militant faction of the West reacts painfully to the truth, because this truth destroys their convenient narrative and shows that they are accomplices of a terrorist regime that is prepared to wait for people to die in order to retain power and prolong the war. Medical/False Flags https://twitter.com/robbystarbuck/status/2001468009248960833?s=20 https://twitter.com/HHSResponse/status/2001691600083091515?s=20 HHS, RFK Jr moves to STOP funds for hospitals that perform child sex changes [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2001676158140563662?s=20  case in US history is still billing Minnesota taxpayers. Feeding Our Future defendant Gandi Yusuf Mohamed, who changed his name before indictment, operates assisted living homes paid through Medicaid. Rep Kristin Robbins says the state paid him $49M over five years, including $132,000 this year alone. Despite red flags, Gov Tim Walz's administration approved licenses and kept payments flowing https://twitter.com/WallStreetApes/status/2001623482342224289?s=20   at 2 locations “Less than 150 square feet in size, smaller than some bathrooms — stores had one register, no carriages, no hand baskets” “One legitimate supermarket in the same area as these stores redeems approximately $80,000 in and SNAP benefits per month. Over the last 20 months, the Juswala variety store was redeeming between 3-6x that amount monthly” The 2 fake convenient store owners caught were both from Haiti https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2001342827804909728?s=20 President Trump's Plan https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/2001437584468082999?s=20  cases like the pipe bomb investigation. And that's only a small part of the work he went about every single day delivering for America. He not only completed his mission – he far exceeded it. We will miss him but I'm thankful he accepted the call to serve. Our country is better and safer for it. https://twitter.com/TonySeruga/status/2001666110945661112?s=20 these 4 walls all day separated from my wife in DC.” https://twitter.com/ThePatriotOasis/status/2001662279184466380?s=20  to receive this check right before Christmas—We love you and your families, and we wish you a very Merry Christmas.” https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2001484437091959133?s=20  in US cities nationwide and Trump has been threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act for months. Trump said this warrior dividend will be delivered before Christmas, and the $1,776 is meant to honor the founding of our nation. Christmas and 1776? Kind of reminds me of one very special painting. https://twitter.com/StephenM/status/2001421552496087246?s=20   No more. America's might will secure America's rights. America's military will defend America's destiny. For Americans, first and always. https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/2001013033447952648?s=20 President Trump wasn’t playing “5D Chess” yesterday. There was no “OP” to leak information to retards like Tucker Carlson about war. None of that happened. The Whitehouse has been telling people for 2 days the speech was about the economy. Get a grip. https://twitter.com/MJTruthUltra/status/2001412804864094502?s=20  History. As President, he passed the highly ineffective ‘Unaffordable’ Care Act, resulting in his party losing control of both Houses of Congress, and the Election of the largest House Republican majority since 1946. He presided over a stagnant Economy, approved the one-sided Iran Nuclear Deal, and signed the one-sided Paris Climate Accords, both of which were later terminated by President Donald J. Trump.” “Under Obama, the ISIS Caliphate spread across the Middle East, Libya collapsed into chaos, and Russia invaded and took Crimea. In Ukraine. He crippled small businesses with crushing regulation and environmental red tape, devastated American coal miners, and weaponized the IRS and Federal bureaucracies against his political opponents. Obama also spied over the 2016 Presidential Campaign of Donald J. Trump, and presided over the creation of the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, the worst political scandal in American History. His handpicked successor, Hillary Rodham Clinton, would then lose the Presidency to Donald J. Trump.”  JOE BIDEN “Sleepy Joe Biden was, by far, the worst President in American History. Taking office as a result of the most corrupt Election ever seen in the United States, Biden oversaw a series of unprecedented disasters that brought our Nation to the brink of destruction. His policies caused the highest Inflation ever recorded, leading the U.S. Dollar to lose more than 20% of its value in 4 years. His Green New Scam surrendered American Energy Dominance and, by abolishing the Southern Border, Biden let 21 million people from all over the World pour into the United States, including from prisons, jails, mental institutions, and insane asylums. His Afghan Disaster was among the most humiliating events in American History, and resulted in the murder of 13 brave American Servicemembers, with many others gravely wounded. Seeing Biden’s devastation, the heinous Russia invaded Ukraine, and Hamas terrorists launched the October 7th attack on Israel.” https://twitter.com/DanScavino/status/2001516571106083001?s=20 (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");

We are almost a year into the new administration, where what may have been the biggest landslide in US history roundly rejected a senile imposter that most Americans now at least belatedly realize was NOT actually elected to the Presidency. Yet there have been no convictions, or even trials, for treason. A bill was passed in Congress to attempt to prevent perverts and groomers from engaging in chemical and surgical mutilation of minors. Yet mass murders are still perpetrated in Gun-Free Killing Zones against disarmed victims who have yet to figure out how they have been set up. These ARE ‘the Crazy Years.” And we have been warned, repeatedly. If you’re not angry about it by now, you may be the next victim. And the “AI God” is still being constructed. It isn’t about helping you.

This week on Playback. Fianna Fáil, the Presidency and that report. Matchmaking mothers and sexual tension - we celebrate Jane Austen. And the science of a hangover. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Lou on the news of inflation going down during the first year of Trump's Presidency.

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump openly says the United States wants Venezuela's oil, raising questions about war motives, regime change, and public support while contradicting his antiwar image -- Donald Trump falsely claims tariffs generated 18 trillion dollars, a mathematically impossible figure that exposes either deliberate lying or deep confusion -- Donald Trump delivers a chaotic national address filled with xenophobic rhetoric, false claims, and unfunded promises that undercuts Republican prospects -- Donald Trump repeatedly lies about inflation, drug prices, Social Security taxes, and investment totals, relying on basic math errors and misleading talking points -- Dan Bongino resigns as deputy FBI director after months of turmoil, signaling early dysfunction inside Donald Trump's second administration -- Kayleigh McEnany misuses selective polling averages to falsely portray Donald Trump as historically popular while ignoring high disapproval -- Donald Trump demolished part of the White House for a ballroom project with no feasible plan, soaring costs, and unanswered donor questions -- Conservative media figures praise Donald Trump's chaotic speech by rewriting reality, revealing how loyalty overrides obvious facts and public perception -- On the Bonus Show: Kash Patel and his girlfriend appear on the Katie Miller podcast, the House GOP passes a health care plan without extended ACA subsidies, a retired cop sues after getting jailed over a Charlie Kirk meme, and much more...

Donald Trump's comments about slain filmmaker Rob Reiner are not just another online insult — they mark a deeper collapse in presidential norms. In this video, we break down how Trump's language, including celebrating the idea of an opponent's death and labeling dissent as “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” reflects a presidency that demands respect rather than earns it, fuels dehumanization, and contributes to real-world harm. SPONSOR: AURA Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/FIVEMIN. Promo Code FIVEMIN Independent media has never been more important. Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 Join this channel with a membership for exclusive early access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Buy Anthony's microphone: https://kellards.com/products/electro-voice-re20-broadcast-announcer-microphone-black-bundle-with-mic-shockmount-broadcast-arm Buy Anthony's black t'shirt: https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E455365-000/00?colorDisplayCode=09 Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan talks to Hugh and Pat about antisemitism after the Bondi beach attack, the progress of the Occupied Territories Bill, Ireland's security needs, why and how the Government wants to reduce inward migration, regret over his decision to support Jim Gavin's nomination for the presidency and his own ambition to one day lead Fianna Fáil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon's live roundup for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC.

Hassan Moustafa has some opposition in his hopes to extend his IHF Presidency beyond 25 years. For the first time since 2009, the upcoming IHF Congress will see him challenged by Gerd Butzeck, Franjo Bobinac, and Tjark de Lange. We spoke to the most outspoken and leading challenger Gerd Butzeck about his campaign and key points on Olympic status, women's handball and global development. And hear from Ola Selby, who has done a deep-dive on the candidates and intricacies of the election. You can read more about Gerd Butzeck's campaign here: https://handball-deserves-more.com/ GoHandball articles on the election: https://gohandball.com/news/the-world

Hello and welcome to Handgun Radio! I'm your host Ryan Michad, Weerd Beard & Co from the wild woods of Central Maine and this is your home for all the news, information and discussion in the handgunning world!   This week, we talk What If? Alternate History Firearms Stuff!   Please check out the Patriot Patch Company for their awesome patches and other high quality  items! Visit www.patriotpatch.co for more information! Cool artist “proof” rendition come along with the latest patch of the month patches!    We are proudly sponsored by VZ Grips! Please go check out all their fantastic products at their website! VZ Grips!  -KFrame Magna Grips   Thank you to all our patreons! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/handgunradio    Week In Review:    Ryan: - Not too much, did some cleaning up around the house preparing for the incoming winter storms which will inevitably happen.    -Bought a battleship model of the USS Missouri. I have the turrets glued in, cant wait to finish the rest of it. Been a long time since ive made a model kit.    -Watched “Death By Lightning” on Netflix. Great account of James Garfield's Presidency. SO GOOD. Michael Shannon plays Garfield and Nick Offerman plays Chester Arthur. Bradley Whitford plays James G Blaine and Shea Whigham as Roscoe Conkiling.   -The boys got some kits as well! Cameron chose a P51 Mustang and Connor chose a C-130                   -R.I.P Martin Tuason, CEO of Armscor. Did a video with him at an NRA show a long time ago and he was a very nice guy. Our thoughts are with him and his family.                                                                                                                                             Weerd: Pan Sauces    Oddball:   David:   Drink Segment:  Hunter Cocktail Vintage Spec:  2:1  Rye Whiskey and Cherry Brandy Modern Recipe: 1 1⁄2 oz     Bourbon whiskey 2⁄3 oz     Heering Cherry Liqueur 1⁄12 oz     Luxardo Maraschino liqueur 2 dash     Orange Bitters by Angostura   Main Topic: What If? Alternate History Firearms Stuff!   We came up with this idea on a previous show. Send in your ideas!    Ryan: What if, when Lincoln tested the Henry or Spencer repeating rifle, he ordered that all Union troops be equipped with repeating rifle? What if the U.S. adopted the M16 in 1936 and used it in WW2? What if the U.S. adopted the Savage 1907 in .45 ACP instead of the Colt M1911 (or, what if Georg Luger sent over Luger Pistols in .45 ACP instead of leaving the trials after the first round and the U.S. adopted that instead?)   Weerd:  Pederson Device WWI FP45 Liberator M14 Trial Shenanigans Adopting a supercharged .30 Carbine in Thompsons/Grease Gun   Oddball: Military adoption of lever action rifles Military adoption of *doublestack* semi-auto pistols in the 19teens They solved the frame stretching issue with break open revolvers   David: Expanded development of the Rocketball concept .25 ACP based cartridge family displaces .22 rimfire rounds and firearms The NFA had never been passed M1 Garand adopted with detachable 20-round magazines and gas cutoff (White System) AR-10 was a more mature design and was adopted instead of the M-14 Gyrojet adoption by US Special Forces Dardic based full auto weapons Sig 226 won the US Army pistol trials in 1984   Wrap Up: Don't forget to shop Brownells using our affiliate link! Head to firearmsradio.net and click the affiliate link in the upper right hand corner! Be sure to go like Handgun Radio on facebook and share it with your friends! Leave us a review on iTunes! Check out VZ Grips!  Listen to all the great shows on the Firearms Radio Network! Check out the Patriot Patch Company!! www.patriotpatch.co   Weerd where can people find you? Assorted Calibers Podcast,  Weer'd World   Oddball gunscarstech.com Assorted Calibers Podcast ACP and HGR Facebook Play screechingtires.wav   David Blue Collar Prepping Brena Bock Author Page David Bock Author Page Team And More Claus of War: Santa's Battle Chronicles Xander: Assorted Calibers Podcast Here so Ryan doesn't do a bad impression of me   Until next week, have fun & safe shooting!  

Open Lines Continue on How Trump Has Changed The World, Not Trusting Media, Losing confidence in Elections, and Has Trump's Presidency affected your Investments? Most claim prices are up! LINK TO VIDEO: https://youtube.com/live/mOuXaVo3Z2MSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Open Lines continue! More conversation on Trump and how his Presidency has impacted You. Thoughts on Democracy, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Government Lies, The situation in Venezuela, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America's immigration crisis isn't an accident and JD Vance just said the quiet part out loud. In this powerful breakdown, you'll hear exactly what's driving endless immigration, why Washington refuses to stop it, and what it means for the future of the country.▶Sign up to our Free Newsletter, so you never miss out: https://bio.site/professornez▶Support the Channel and Buy us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professornez☑️JOIN US and Become a MEMBER of NEZNATION: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4vxhI2-CpDPt16TCUF0Tmw/join#JDVance #ImmigrationCrisis #BorderSecurity #AmericaFirst #Politics #NewsAnalysis

"That's good. Go on; Read some more," the last words of Warren Harding, 29th President of the United States, and our sixth to die in office. Learn about Harding's scandal-plagued Presidency, his health concerns, sudden death, burial, and legacy!Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2025/12/09/season-3-episode-29-warren-hardings-tomb/Season 1's Warren Harding Episode: "Warren Harding and Blooming Grove" on his birthplace!Season 2's Warren Harding Episode: "Warren Harding and Marion" on his home!Support the show Also, check out “Visiting the Presidents” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Join Carl Jackson and David Pollack as they delve into the heart of American politics, exploring the essence of the MAGA movement and its impact on the political landscape. With Carl's insightful commentary and David's legal expertise, they tackle pressing issues from immigration to economic policies, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to be a true American patriot. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges conventional narratives and champions the voice of the everyday citizen. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Carl Jackson and David Pollack as they delve into the heart of American politics, exploring the essence of the MAGA movement and its impact on the political landscape. With Carl's insightful commentary and David's legal expertise, they tackle pressing issues from immigration to economic policies, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to be a true American patriot. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges conventional narratives and champions the voice of the everyday citizen. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jerome Corsi delivers a sweeping geopolitical and economic analysis as global power structures shift, the Ukraine war grinds toward an unresolved endgame, Europe edges toward civilizational crisis, U.S. cities descend into disorder, and gold and silver surge to historic levels.Dr. Corsi explains why European leaders are resisting peace efforts in Ukraine despite mounting battlefield losses, and why he believes the war cannot end without catastrophic consequences unless Western funding is cut off. He warns that continued escalation risks dragging Europe into deeper economic collapse while accelerating the dismantling of NATO's relevance. 

Power Dynamics in Boston and the Paradox of Slavery — Nathaniel Philbrick — In Boston, Washington asserted the supreme constitutional authority of the presidency over state governors by refusing John Hancock's dinner invitation until Hancock paid his respects by visiting Washington first, establishing hierarchical political precedent. Despite this political victory establishing executive supremacy, Washington suffered from the "Washington flu" and appeared physically diminished during his public appearances. Philbrick transitions to examining America's "tortured beginning" regarding slavery, detailing Washington's relentless pursuit of Ona Judge, an enslaved woman who courageously fled to New Hampshire. This historical episode exposes the fundamental contradiction between Washington's theoretical opposition to slavery and his actual conduct as a slaveholder, a paradox that foreshadowed the American Civil War and influenced subsequent historical figures like Robert E. Lee. 1789

Washington's Reluctant Journey to the Inauguration — Nathaniel Philbrick — Philbrick discusses the beginning of George Washington's presidency, focusing on his journey from Mount Vernon to New York in April 1789. Despite massive public adulation and ceremonial parades greeting him throughout his transit, Washington experienced profound internal psychological turmoil. Washington felt he had reached the end of his productive life at age 57 and viewed his election not as triumph but as "torture" due to the immense pressure of converting the Declaration of Independence'srevolutionary aspirations into a functioning constitutional government. As he crossed New York Harbor, Washingtonfelt the "unbearable weight of the future" pressing upon his shoulders with devastating psychological force. 1789

Former Capitol police officer and survivor of the Jan 6th attack, Michael Fanone opines on Donald Trump's illegal war crimes and more. Plus a National Progressive Townhall Meeting with US Congressman Mark Pocan answering listeners questions. Geeky Science. Even one piece of chewing gum is not worth the risk considering most types are now made out of plastic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

-- On the Show: -- Kevin Hassett predicts unrealistic economic growth and praises AI as a workplace coach while Maria Bartiromo tees up claims of booming expansion -- Layoffs rise to their highest level since 2020 as Trump administration policies collide with AI disruption and tariff-driven cost increases -- Dan Bongino admits on Fox News that he previously pushed baseless pipe bomb conspiracies while the FBI arrests Brian Cole Jr in the 2021 case -- Donald Trump appears to fall asleep during official events as questions mount about his physical condition and lack of sleep amid nightly posting frenzies -- Trump reacts angrily to widespread reporting on his mental lapses and public dozing as he refuses to release full medical records that could settle the issue -- Trump's demolition of the East Wing stalls after he fires his own architect over a ballooning ballroom plan that leaves the project over budget and directionless -- Donald Trump fumbles the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony with multiple missteps and visible confusion as staff rush to compensate for his mistakes -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: The Supreme Court revives Texas's new redistricting map, Kash Patel refused to get off a plane until he got an FBI raid jacket, the US Institute of Peace gets renamed for Trump, and much more...

Jack Horgan-Jones and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· Ireland, along with Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands, will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's participation. RTÉ said in a statement on Thursday that it would be “unconscionable” for Ireland to partake in the event given the “appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there”.· Far more contentious was the proposal to rename Rathgar's Herzog Park in south Dublin. Named in honour of Belfast-born Chaim Herzog, Israel's president from 1983 to 1993, who spent his early childhood in Dublin. Perhaps including the Irish-Jewish community in the process might have dampened a lot of the controversy that has erupted this week.· Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was in Ireland this week, but it was drones more than diplomatic ties that made the headlines. It exposed the gaps in our national security, especially with Ireland holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from next July, when a lot of state leaders will be visiting these shores.· And will the Government's new infrastructure plan to accelerate the delivery of vital projects bear fruit before the next general election? Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Patrick Freyne's continuing vendetta against Kevin the Carrot, a row over state pensions could destabilise Germany's new coalition, and the sudden death of ‘low-key national treasure' Hugh Wallace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s explosive episode of Stinchfield, we dig deep into the Biden autopen scandal—a story the media desperately wants buried. Newly released depositions from Biden’s top deputies expose what really happened behind closed doors. In their own words, they reveal a White House so desperate to maintain the illusion of competence that they effectively hijacked the country, signing the Commander-in-Chief’s name while shielding the public from the truth of who was actually running the show. This isn’t a paperwork issue—this is a constitutional crisis disguised as a signature. We walk you through the testimony, the contradictions, the panic, and the stunning admissions that lay bare a presidency on autopilot—literally. When the people closest to Biden admit they were signing off on national decisions because the president wasn’t available or capable, that’s not “routine procedure.” That’s a cover-up. And then—another shockwave inside America’s churches. A pastor publicly announced he is transitioning to a woman, and the media celebrated it as courage. But Grant exposes what this really is: an assault on Christianity itself. When spiritual leaders bend to cultural pressure and rewrite God’s design to fit modern ideology, it chips away at the foundations of the faith. We dive into the implications for the church, for families, and for every believer who refuses to be bullied into surrendering biblical truth. https://GrantLovesGold.com www.EnergizedHealth.com/Grant www.PatriotMobile.com/Grant Https://Twc.Health/Grant Use "Grant" for 10% Off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Carville joins Joanna Coles to explain why he smells “a whiff of the French Revolution” rising in American politics as young voters buckle under soaring costs and a system rigged for the already-powerful. Carville, a veteran political strategist, argues that Trump—on the heels of his losses in the off-year election—stands on politically hollow ground, with collapsing polls and no governing path forward. The Ragin' Cajun urges Democrats to center on affordability and economic inequality rather than “woke” identity fights. And with economic fury building, Joanna asks: Is this the moment Democrats finally take the advantage Carville believes is already theirs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How retribution is a central tenant of Trump's second presidency, and who he is targeting next; the latest on White House reaction to the deadly National Guard shooting; hints of resistance among Indiana Republicans in the face of Trump's redistricting demands; the important role that courts are playing to expose abuses by ICE and Border Patrol agents under Trump To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Where Donald Trump's retribution presidency stands, and who he is targeting next; the fear spreading amongst Afghan-Americans following last week's deadly National Guard shooting; new resistance amongst Indiana Republicans in the face of President Trump's redistricting demands; honoring the memory of Mother Fletcher, one of the last survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre, who died this past week at age 111 To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Introducing the Future Presidents: FDR, Coolidge, and Hoover — David Pietrusza — This segment introduces the remaining figures who would subsequently achieve the presidency: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover. FDR, the ambitious Assistant Secretary of the Navy, was not yet prepared for executive responsibility, and his marriage to Eleanor had already deteriorated into a strained political arrangement. Coolidgeembodied personal integrity and reflected his remote Vermont roots. Hoover, the celebrated engineer and administrator, was so widely respected and non-partisan that both major parties seriously considered him as a potential nominee. 1925 COOLIDGE

Chamberlain's Progressive Presidency at Bowdoin College — Ronald White — Chamberlain returned to Bowdoin College as president, respected by figures like Ulysses S. Grant. He immediately advocated for bold institutional changes, declaring the college had "touched bottom." His progressive vision included introducing science, establishing a medical school, and implementing co-education for women—measures that frequently met alumni resistance. Despite administrative pressures, he remained a highly sought-after and eloquent public speaker.

Truman Takes Command: Unconditional Surrender and the Brutality of Final Battles Professor Gary Bass Harry Truman assumed the presidency unprepared for the war in Asia or foreign policy. He inherited the demand for unconditional surrender. The immense casualties at Okinawa terrified him about a ground invasion. Before the atomic bombs, US firebombing killed 210,000 Japanese, leading to warnings to Truman about "outdoing Hitler's atrocities." The Potsdam Declaration demanded "Stern justice" for war criminals.