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Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate joins us to outline urgent ways the federal government can improve disaster response—before the next hurricane or wildfire hits. In this exclusive interview, we break down his recent Tampa Bay Times column calling for smarter survivor assistance, faster public rebuilding, and stronger local preparedness.With hurricane season just weeks away, Fugate—who led FEMA under Presidents Obama and Bush—explains how the agency can move faster, deliver clearer help to families, and avoid rebuilding the same vulnerable communities over and over.Read Craig Fugate's column: https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2025/03/25/three-ways-president-trump-can-improve-femas-disaster-response-column/

After nearly 15 years as a Public Speaking professor, I'm excited to share my passion for communication through a brand-new online course! In this video, I break down powerful elements from historic speeches by Presidents Obama and Reagan, and show how you can apply them to elevate your own speaking style.#PublicSpeaking #CommunicationSkills #Obama #Reagan #OnlineCourse #SpeechAnalysis #speakwithconfidence C-SPAN: President-Elect Barack Obama Victory Speech (Full Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJfGx4G8tjo&t=183s Ronald Reagan: Tear Down This Wallhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDyp9aT_P_4 www.TomBenteyMediaPodcast.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/tombenteymedia/Watch the Episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/mm09DhAab8k?si=-SN3cgprJzSews3o

The US leads the world in biomedical innovation, with about 40% of patents being filed by US scientists and companies. The FDA plays a critical role in supporting and enabling this innovation pipeline and our guest Dr. Robert Califf was commissioner of the agency not once, but twice under Presidents Obama and Biden. He joins us to talk about what Americans should know about FDA's critical role and the threats to its functioning from the dramatic cuts the Trump administration has made over the last three months.We discuss:The broad sweep of FDA's purview from drugs and medical devices to cosmetics, food, tobacco and dog foodConcern that the FDA is now “decapitated and eviscerated” from the massive and multiple rounds of dismissalsWhile most industries want less regulation, the pharma industry wants more information and guidance from the FDACaliff has been affiliated with Duke for 50 of its 100 years, but a part of his heart is still with ClemsonWhat would Califf's “Make America Healthy Again” agenda be?“We need to develop reliable, repetitive sources of information that help people do things that are healthy and beneficial. That part of MAHA I like a lot…The second thing is… I'm developing connections with people who are thinking differently about primary care because I think everybody agrees there's no way you can take the current workforce and deliver what's needed. So it's got to be linked up with AI and digital technologies, but also with a very different looking workforce that gets paid differently, has more respect.”Relevant LinksRead Califf's WSJ opinion letter: “Work with the Bureaucracy, Not Against It”Peter Marks' resignation letter NYT article on the impact of FDA layoffsCaliff's “Public Health on Call” podcast episode on the state of the FDA Opinion article from 7 previous FDA commissioners on how recent changes are undermining credibility of the FDAAbout Our GuestRobert M. Califf, MD served as FDA Commmissioner under Presidents Biden and Obama. Califf is a nationally recognized expert in cardiovascular medicine, health outcomes research, health care quality, and clinical research, and a leader in the growing field of translational research. Prior to rejoining the FDA in 2022, Califf was head of medical strategy and senior advisor at Alphabet, contributing to strategy and policy for its health subsidiaries Verily Life Sciences and Google Health. Prior to Alphabet, he was professor of medicine and vice chancellor for clinical and translational research at Duke University, director of the Duke Translational Medicine Institute, and founding director of the Duke Clinical Research Institute. Dr. Califf is a graduate of Duke University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of California, San Francisco and a fellowship in cardiology at Duke.Connect With UsFor more information on...

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman. at Camden Yards.  Angelette Aviles sat in for Bryan Nehman this morning.  Fallout from President Trumps sanctuary designations.  Gov. Moore met with advisors of former Presidents Obama & Biden, is he really running for President?  City council criticizes DPW supervisors.  Baltimore County States Attorney Scott Shellenberger joined the show discussing the issue of juvenile crime & how DJS is handling it.  Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.

This thought-provoking commentary dives into the emerging reality of asteroid mining and its potential to upend global economic systems, supply chains, and traditional notions of value. Prompted by a March 2025 BBC article, the piece highlights current efforts by NASA, Japan, and private enterprises to extract valuable resources—like platinum, rhodium, and helium-3—from near-Earth asteroids. It also reflects on legislative groundwork laid by Presidents Obama and Trump that legally supports commercial space resource extraction. While timelines remain speculative, the discussion raises profound questions about the consequences of massive off-world wealth, the feasibility of a psychological gold standard backed by “deep storage” extraterrestrial metals, and even the possibility of interplanetary resource conflicts. The author concludes with a grounded stance: when it comes to precious metals, physical possession remains key. Visit Robert @ https://ConquerChange.com for more insights. Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe

Vice President JD Vance was on fire at the Munich Security Conference in Germany over the weekend. He highlighted the notion that Europe has strayed away from the shared values of Democracy. His legitimate concerns around cancelling elections, digital censorship and 'misinformation' highlighted the slippery slope some European countries have engaged in within recent years. From raiding homes for memes or praying outside of abortion clinics, JD noted that free speech in Europe is in retreat. The speech was incredible from start to finish with JD boldly exclaiming "we must do more than talk about Democratic values. we must live them." CBS and other legacy media outlets slow, painful death rattle continues, this time it's Margaret Brennan who claimed the holocaust happened because free speech was weaponized. It was so egregious and thankfully Marco Rubio's rebuttal was perfect in noting her inaccurate portrayal of history. Speaking of history, Trump's rapid response team found some amazing clips of both Barack Obama and Joe Biden vowing for transparency and rooting out and removing waste, fraud and abuse from inside the government. Who knew they were such staunch supporters of DOGE? Mock and Daisy from Chicks On The Right are with me today to break it all down! Featuring: Mock - Miriam Weaver Daisy - Amy Jo Clark https://chicksonright.com/ Today's show is brought to you by these great sponsors: Wired 2 Fish Do you want to drink coffee from the finest coffee beans in the world? Wired 2 Fish sources directly from Mexico and Guatemala to bring you the freshest arabica coffee beans in the world. Wired 2 Fish cares so much about the earth that they give back 25% of their net profits to faith-based organizations and clean water initiatives. If you're a coffee lover and want to support a great company doing great work head to https://www.wired2fishcoffee.com/ use code: WECARE for 15% off your first order. Ramp Want $250?? Ramp has easy-to-use cards, spend limits, approval flows, vendor payments, and more. Ramp makes all your spending smarter with seamless integration! Join Ramp now and get $250 upon sign-up. Just go to https://ramp.com/SPICER Gravity Defyer Your feet deserve a treat For a limited time, watchers and listeners of The Sean Spicer Show get an exclusive 50% off orders of $120 or more right now. Just text SEAN to 91888 to claim your deal. That's half off the shoes that could transform your daily life. With G-Defy's 60-day risk-free trial, you've got nothing to lose but your discomfort! ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ 3️⃣ Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ 4️⃣ Stay in touch with Sean on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanmspicer Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicer Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanmspicer/ 5️⃣ Follow The Sean Spicer Show on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanspicershow Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanspicershow #politics #news #theseanspicershow #seanspicer #conservativemedia #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Through this breakout we see that Presidents Obama and Biden currently have the highest number of active judges within federal judiciary.

Gary Varvel - Creators Donald Trump made a lot of campaign promises, big and small. Many of them are pure fantasy and destined to fail. Remember Trump's 2016 promise to replace Obamacare with something “less expensive and better”? Or his regular proclamations of “Infrastructure Week”? He'd learned from earlier failures. With the price of eggs soaring despite his promise to immediate reduce grocery prices, including eggs, his latest Press Fantasy Writer (a.k.a. Press Secretary) laid the blame on Biden for the killing of millions of laying hens to combat Bird Flu. We can expect the same when inflation is reignited by Trump's tariffs and tax cuts, his promised ending of taxes on tips and social security don't happen, and on and on: it's all the fault of a mess Joe Biden left behind.Just today (Thursday) Trump laid the blame for the tragic D.C. plane crash on the hiring policies of Presidents Obama and Biden in a fact-free rant they called a news conference. The other Trump tactic already on full display: take credit for things he did not actually do. His first biggie: claiming he's responsible for turning some valves to restore water supplies for southern California. It didn't happen. The Michigan political landscape underwent an earthquake this week with Gary Peters' announcement that he won't run for reelection in 2026. It has implications not just for the Senate, but also for Michigan's congressional delegation and the race for Governor. We will be joined by state capitol politics guru Kyle Melinn from the MIRS news service to dissect the overlapping impacts. Joining the conversation is MIRS News editor Kyle Melinn. Kyle Melinn is the editor and Vice President of the MIRS Newsletter, a daily on-line political news service covering state government and politics. A professional journalist for 20 years who has covered the state Capitol for the last 13. Before MIRS, Kyle served as a freelance writer for the Boston Herald and as a senior editor for SchoolSports.com.  He has also covered government and politics for The Daily Citizen, in Dalton, Ga.; The Yuma arizona Daily Sun; and the East Lansing Towne Courier. Kyle is also host of the MIRS Monday podcast, an excellent source of the latest information from state government.   =========================== This episode is sponsored in part by EPIC ▪ MRA, a full service survey research firm with expertise in • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management David Horsey - Seattle Times

In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, hear from AP Washington radio correspondent, Sagar Meghani and White House correspondent Darlene Superville. They'll help us peel back the curtain and share what we can expect during a presidential inauguration. And in other inauguration news: Trump swearing-in will move inside Capitol Rotunda because of intense cold. Biden got an Oval Office letter from Trump and may leave one in the desk himself. It’d be a first. Michelle Obama will skip Trump inauguration, but ex-Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush will be there. Carrie Underwood, Village People to perform at Trump's inauguration events. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

In today's edition, we look at the Los Angeles-area wildfires, the latest on President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks, public confidence in the Department of Justice, the situation in South Korea, an SEC lawsuiet brought against Elon Musk over Twitter and obesity guidelines. In other news: Top DC prosecutor Trump pardons couldn't erase impact of Capitol riot convictions. Special counsel report says Trump would've been convicted for Jan. 6 'unprecedented criminal effort.' Sen. Adam Schiff talks fire insurance support while visiting Los Angeles evacuation center. Pete Hegseth vows a 'warrior culture' if confirmed as Trump's defense secretary, confronting critics. Michelle Obama will skip Trump inauguration, but ex-Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush will be there. Biden administration will announce it's lifting state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba. Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company reverses its open-door policy. Stock market today Wall Street mostly rises after encouraging inflation data despite Lilly's drag. USDA documented insects and slime at Boar's Head plants, records show. U.S. producer prices rose 0.2% last month on higher energy costs. Britain's Princess of Wales says her cancer is in remission. Traffic into Manhattan drops 7.5% in first week of new toll. That's 43,000 fewer cars a day. Judge says the New Orleans Police Department can begin the process of ending federal oversight. Giannis’ triple-double powers the Bucks to a bounce back win, a man accused of stalking Caitlin Clark publicly admits guilt, former Cowboys stars emerge as potential head coach candidates in Dallas, Tiger Woods makes his indoor golf debut and an NHL player is injured after being hit by a car.  Pope Francis is introspective and self-critical in his autobiography, at least about his youth. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a former first lady will skip Donald Trump's inauguration next week.

Van and Rachel react to the devastation from the Los Angeles wildfires (0:00) before being joined by activist William Gude to provide insight on the fallout and impact of the disaster (16:01). Then, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss's widow, Allison Holker, has received criticism for the promotion of her memoir (47:40), Rachel speaks on her divorce being finalized (1:05:31) and Presidents Obama and Trump share a moment at Jimmy Carter's funeral (1:12:50). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: William Gude Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this full episode of LARRY with Larry O'Connor, we discuss all the celebrity presidents gathered for Jimmy Carter's funeral, Kamala Harris getting the COLD SHOULDER from EVERYONE, Trump and Obama being buddy buddy, more insanity coming from California Democrats dealing with the inferno, and MUCH, much more! SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Thursday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Find LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=poddescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcomBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ranking the PresidentsIn this episode, the host discusses the concerns and expectations surrounding the new Donald Trump administration. The guest, Talmadge Boston, a renowned presidential leadership historian and author of 'How the Best Did It,' delves into the timeless lessons of leadership from America's top eight presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, both Roosevelts, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Reagan. Boston shares his rationale behind his selection of these presidents, influenced by the C-SPAN presidential ranking poll and historical precedents. He also provides insights into how Presidents Obama, Biden, and Trump are being assessed in terms of their historical significance and leadership qualities. The conversation wraps up with Boston's experiences with his book tour and additional resources available on his website. You can obtain Boston's book here: https://amzn.to/3Z2WdFMCHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to the New Trump Administration00:38 Guest Introduction: Talmadge Boston01:28 Overview of 'How the Best Did It'02:19 Discussion on Presidential Rankings04:49 Evaluating Obama and Biden07:39 Trump's First Term and Future Prospects10:10 Cabinet Choices and Controversies17:15 Deep Dive into Top Presidents28:10 Where to Find the Book30:00 Closing RemarksAbout Bob Gatty A former journalist and communications consultant, Bob Gatty is the founder and editor of the Lean to the Left blog and host of this podcast, which focuses on progressive politics and the important social issues of our time. Bob's new book, Hijacked Nation: Donald Trump's Attack on America's Greatness, is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com and is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other outlets. Paperback: $11; Hardcover: $24. Digital versionalso available. Here's a direct link: https://amzn.to/4eK8ghZDISCLAIMER: Some links in this description are affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through them, you won't pay any extra – in fact, you may even save with a discount! Using these links helps support this channel, allowing us to keep providing free content to help you on your journey. Thank you for your support.

In this episode, Author of Recoding America, Jennifer Pahlka, talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about government's current challenges regarding technology implementation and utilization. This is the first episode in our 11-part series, Technology vs. Government, featuring former California State Assemblymember Lloyd Levine. Thank you so much to our generous sponsor for this episode, the Wall Street Journal. Activate your free school-sponsored subscription today at: WSJ.com/UCRiverside About Jennifer Pahlka: Jennifer Pahlka is a senior fellow at the Niskanen Center and the Federation of American Scientists and a senior advisor to the Abundance Network. She founded Code for America in 2010 and led the organization for ten years. In 2013, she took a leave of absence to serve as U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer under President Obama and helped found the U.S. Digital Service. She served on the Defense Innovation Board, started by the late Ash Carter, under Presidents Obama and Trump. At the start of the pandemic, she also co-founded U.S. Digital Response, which helps government meet the needs of the public with volunteer tech support. She has received the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, and was named by Wired as one of the 25 people who has most shaped the past 25 years. She serves on the boards of US Digital Response, America's Frontier Fund, and the Volcker Alliance. Learn more about Jennifer Pahlka via https://www.jenniferpahlka.com/ Interviewers: Lloyd Levine (Former California State Assemblymember, UCR School of Public Policy Senior Policy Fellow) Rachel Strausman (UCR Public Policy Major, Dean's Chief Ambassador) LINK YOUTUBE-ANCHORMusic by: Vir SinhaCommercial Links:https://spp.ucr.edu/ba-mpp https://spp.ucr.edu/mpp  This is a production of the UCR School of Public Policy: https://spp.ucr.edu/  Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode. Learn more about the series and other episodes via https://spp.ucr.edu/podcast. 

Savage exposes Harris for disguising herself as a moderate in order to get elected.  Bernie Sanders just told Jake Tapper that Harris is in favor of the Green New Deal and other progressive policies, but is downplaying her radical sentiments to win the White House. Savage points to her far left record and the destruction she caused in San Francisco and California. He then blasts Kamala for her pandering to black churches in an attempt to appear "religious." Then, Savage likens Harris and her cohorts to the tactics of Joseph Goebbels. He discusses how Harris and Democrats use "Big Lies" in order to coerce the population to their disastrous policies. Learn why former Presidents Obama and Clinton are not so thrilled about a Harris presidency.

Lionel Barber is the former editor of the Financial Times and probably the only journalist on the planet to have interviewed Presidents Obama, Trump and Putin. Under his stewardship, the FT  metamorphosed from a newspaper into a digital subscription business, and was sold to the Japanese company Nikkei for 44x earnings. And as editor, Barber fully backed up former guest Dan McCrum in his investigation of Wirecard. I was delighted when Lionel agreed to come on the show to talk about his new book, Gambling Man, a biography of Masa Son, founder of Softbank and creator of the $100bn Vision Fund. I have long been curious about Son, who for 3 days at the peak of the dot.com boom was the richest man in the world. Barber spent 3 years writing his meticulously researched book for which he interviewed 150 subjects, including Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, as he explains in our discussion. Some of his stories, including his description of Son's inner sanctum, are marvellous. If you enjoy this episode, head over to our Substack, (sign up button on https://behindthebalancesheet.com/), take the monthly paid option and get exclusive additional content, including Steve's interview with Alok Sama, former CFO of Softbank International.

The campaign for the White House is in the final stretch as former President Trump and Vice President Harris start making their last pitches to voters on the trail. Vice President Harris has recruited former Presidents Obama and Clinton to make the case to voters in swing states to vote for Harris, while former President Trump has been on a media blitz, appearing on podcasts and forums across the nation. One of former President Trump's campaign stops will be Georgia, where he is set to do a FOX News town hall with Faulkner Focus anchor Harris Faulkner. Harris Faulkner joins the Rundown to discuss what she is hoping to cover with the former President, what issues the voters are focusing on ahead of Election Day, and what she is seeing from both the Harris and Trump campaigns. An electoral tie in a presidential election is unlikely and rare; however, this year the odds of that scenario have increased. If both candidates were to secure 269 electoral votes each, Congress would step in as a tiebreaker. The process is more complicated and nuanced than it seems, and FOX News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram joins to game out how an electoral tie could happen and how it would be resolved. Plus, commentary by a former investment banker and author of 'You Will Own Nothing,' Carol Roth. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The campaign for the White House is in the final stretch as former President Trump and Vice President Harris start making their last pitches to voters on the trail. Vice President Harris has recruited former Presidents Obama and Clinton to make the case to voters in swing states to vote for Harris, while former President Trump has been on a media blitz, appearing on podcasts and forums across the nation. One of former President Trump's campaign stops will be Georgia, where he is set to do a FOX News town hall with Faulkner Focus anchor Harris Faulkner. Harris Faulkner joins the Rundown to discuss what she is hoping to cover with the former President, what issues the voters are focusing on ahead of Election Day, and what she is seeing from both the Harris and Trump campaigns. An electoral tie in a presidential election is unlikely and rare; however, this year the odds of that scenario have increased. If both candidates were to secure 269 electoral votes each, Congress would step in as a tiebreaker. The process is more complicated and nuanced than it seems, and FOX News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram joins to game out how an electoral tie could happen and how it would be resolved. Plus, commentary by a former investment banker and author of 'You Will Own Nothing,' Carol Roth. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The campaign for the White House is in the final stretch as former President Trump and Vice President Harris start making their last pitches to voters on the trail. Vice President Harris has recruited former Presidents Obama and Clinton to make the case to voters in swing states to vote for Harris, while former President Trump has been on a media blitz, appearing on podcasts and forums across the nation. One of former President Trump's campaign stops will be Georgia, where he is set to do a FOX News town hall with Faulkner Focus anchor Harris Faulkner. Harris Faulkner joins the Rundown to discuss what she is hoping to cover with the former President, what issues the voters are focusing on ahead of Election Day, and what she is seeing from both the Harris and Trump campaigns. An electoral tie in a presidential election is unlikely and rare; however, this year the odds of that scenario have increased. If both candidates were to secure 269 electoral votes each, Congress would step in as a tiebreaker. The process is more complicated and nuanced than it seems, and FOX News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram joins to game out how an electoral tie could happen and how it would be resolved. Plus, commentary by a former investment banker and author of 'You Will Own Nothing,' Carol Roth. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this must-hear show, Monica discusses JD Vance's pivotal moment with the press that illuminates the divide in the country and why this race looks encouraging for President Trump: the ruling class vs. the rest of us. She also discusses the embarrassing falls from grace for former Presidents Obama and Clinton, with a funny insight on Hillary. And she breaks down the latest polling on the presidential and key Senate races. Plus Monica has a fun and important talk with actor/comedian Rob Schneider! 

On this must-hear show, Monica discusses JD Vance's pivotal moment with the press that illuminates the divide in the country and why this race looks encouraging for President Trump: the ruling class vs. the rest of us. She also discusses the embarrassing falls from grace for former Presidents Obama and Clinton, with a funny insight on Hillary. And she breaks down the latest polling on the presidential and key Senate races. Plus Monica has a fun and important talk with actor/comedian Rob Schneider! 

The Southeast is still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton. Florida faced direct hits from both of those hurricanes, with damages estimated in the billions of dollars. Vice President Harris is on defense on the campaign trail over the readiness of FEMA for both hurricanes and is also attempting to curate a more moderate image ahead of Election Day. The Vice President has also recruited former Presidents Obama and Clinton to stump for her in swing states, as polls show the race is tightening. Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL-6) joins the Rundown to discuss the relief efforts in his state, what he has thought of the federal response to the hurricanes, why he believes Vice President Harris does not have a clear message for the future of America, and shares details from his new book Hard Truths: Think And Lead Like A Green Beret. With just weeks to go until Election Day, both campaigns are working to court minority groups in swing states. Pundits are predicting that the Hispanic vote may be the key to win states like Arizona and Pennsylvania. With that, FOX is launching a new Spanish language news program, on FOX Deportes, called FOX Noticias that will look to bring news of the day to the nation's Spanish speaking population. FOX & Friends Weekend Co-Host and FOX Noticias Anchor Rachel Campos-Duffy joins the Rundown to discuss why this was the right time to launch the program, why the Hispanic population in the United States is so unique, and what kind of news they will be delivering on the program.  Plus, commentary from Director of the FOX News Decision Desk Arnon Mishkin. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Southeast is still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton. Florida faced direct hits from both of those hurricanes, with damages estimated in the billions of dollars. Vice President Harris is on defense on the campaign trail over the readiness of FEMA for both hurricanes and is also attempting to curate a more moderate image ahead of Election Day. The Vice President has also recruited former Presidents Obama and Clinton to stump for her in swing states, as polls show the race is tightening. Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL-6) joins the Rundown to discuss the relief efforts in his state, what he has thought of the federal response to the hurricanes, why he believes Vice President Harris does not have a clear message for the future of America, and shares details from his new book Hard Truths: Think And Lead Like A Green Beret. With just weeks to go until Election Day, both campaigns are working to court minority groups in swing states. Pundits are predicting that the Hispanic vote may be the key to win states like Arizona and Pennsylvania. With that, FOX is launching a new Spanish language news program, on FOX Deportes, called FOX Noticias that will look to bring news of the day to the nation's Spanish speaking population. FOX & Friends Weekend Co-Host and FOX Noticias Anchor Rachel Campos-Duffy joins the Rundown to discuss why this was the right time to launch the program, why the Hispanic population in the United States is so unique, and what kind of news they will be delivering on the program.  Plus, commentary from Director of the FOX News Decision Desk Arnon Mishkin. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Southeast is still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton. Florida faced direct hits from both of those hurricanes, with damages estimated in the billions of dollars. Vice President Harris is on defense on the campaign trail over the readiness of FEMA for both hurricanes and is also attempting to curate a more moderate image ahead of Election Day. The Vice President has also recruited former Presidents Obama and Clinton to stump for her in swing states, as polls show the race is tightening. Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL-6) joins the Rundown to discuss the relief efforts in his state, what he has thought of the federal response to the hurricanes, why he believes Vice President Harris does not have a clear message for the future of America, and shares details from his new book Hard Truths: Think And Lead Like A Green Beret. With just weeks to go until Election Day, both campaigns are working to court minority groups in swing states. Pundits are predicting that the Hispanic vote may be the key to win states like Arizona and Pennsylvania. With that, FOX is launching a new Spanish language news program, on FOX Deportes, called FOX Noticias that will look to bring news of the day to the nation's Spanish speaking population. FOX & Friends Weekend Co-Host and FOX Noticias Anchor Rachel Campos-Duffy joins the Rundown to discuss why this was the right time to launch the program, why the Hispanic population in the United States is so unique, and what kind of news they will be delivering on the program.  Plus, commentary from Director of the FOX News Decision Desk Arnon Mishkin. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First: Kamala Harris brings out the big dogs as former Presidents Obama and Clinton hit the trail in support of the VP. Obama's direct message to Black men: it's "not acceptable" to sit out this election.  Plus: Campaigning in Detroit, Donald Trump warns "this whole country will end up being like Detroit if she's your president."  And: In our battleground beat, we head to Pennsylvania, the state most strategists think will decide the fate of the White House.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Warren Morgan is Chief Executive Officer for Cleveland Metropolitan School District where he leads one of the largest school systems in Ohio. As an experienced educator, Dr. Morgan recognizes the potential of every child and advocates for equity and excellence. He previously served as Chief Academic Officer in Indianapolis, as Executive Director for Teach for America, as a Network Leader of Cleveland's investment turnaround schools, as a high school principal in Chicago Public Schools, science teacher in St. Louis where he was awarded Outstanding Teacher, and he began his career with the Illinois Senate.Dr. Morgan also had the pleasure of working for both Presidents Obama and Trump as a prestigious White House Fellow. He currently serves on the Board of the White House Fellows Foundation Association.Dr. Morgan holds a Bachelor's from Butler University, where he served as student body president; a Master's from the University of Missouri- St. Louis; and a Doctorate from the University of Illinois–Chicago. He is an alum of the Broad Fellowship at Yale University. He is an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc

Yvette Lewis, former chair of the Maryland State Party and Chair Emerita of Voter Engagement and Education for the Association of State Democratic Chairs, was the keynote speaker for the Democrats Abroad annual global meeting in Costa Rica. After the meeting, Rachel sat down with her to talk about what drew her into her work, an expansive view of voter protection, Angela Alsobrooks's victory as the Democratic nominee to represent Maryland in the Senate. Chair Lewis shares a few personal reflections on Presidents Obama and Biden and Vice President Harris, and strongly urges listeners to PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE POLLS. Watch Chair Lewis talking about Rapid Response in 2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQt8dm5PNMs Register and request your ballot every year at votefromabroad.org . Find the full audio library of Blue Vote Café episodes at http://bluevotecafe.com.

When renowned physician-scientist Francis Collins was about to have his first conversation with Christian conservative Wilk Wilkinson in early 2022, he admits that he had concerns. "I thought oh boy, this is going to be a tough one". Dr. Collins had recently stepped down as Director of NIH— The National Institutes of Health. He served under Presidents Obama, Trump, and Biden, and played a leading role in the federal response to the COVID pandemic. Podcaster Wilk Wilkinson, who lives in rural Minnesota, was intensely critical of how the government handled COVID.Today both Francis and Wilk are friends. They lead the Braver Angels' Truth and Trust Project. The goal is to build trust between ordinary Americans and the public health community in the wake of the pandemic. In each Truth and Trust gathering equal numbers of people from each side of the debate about what happened with public health listen carefully and express their views. In this episode of "How Do We Fix It?", Wilk and Francis discuss their unlikely partnership, what they've learned from those they disagree with, and how they're working together across divides."We're going to have another pandemic," says Francis. "If we do not learn the lessons of what went right and what went wrong with this one then we're going to be in a terrible spot."Both men still have different opinions on the role of government mandates in health emergencies. "When I look at anything that involves the government it's through the lens of liberty," says Wilk. "If the one entity out there that has a monopoly on force is going to restrict the liberty of the individual they better be 100% sure that what they're doing is really the only option.""I learned a lot by listening, and Wilk was a very good person to listen to, about how the pandemic was different for somebody who was in a very different place than I was", says Francis. "I also learned from Wilk and others in the Truth and Trust sessions about how sometimes the pronouncements from people like me in public health communication came across as very elitist... as opposed to really explaining the circumstance about how imperfect the data was and how uncertain we often were that we were recommending was going to turn out to be right."Francis's forthcoming book, to be published in mid-September, is "The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith and Trust". Wilk's podcast is "Derate The Hate." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Triggered, Scottie and Trey dive into their recent move to the Nevada Firearms Academy and share their excitement about upcoming events like the Tekken competition and collaborations with gun manufacturers. They recount their recent travels, including Scottie's trip to Los Angeles and Trey's visit to Nashville. The hosts also discuss current events, including the Olympics, a recent shooting incident involving President Trump, and their boating adventures. Additionally, they touch on security measures for Presidents Obama and Biden, the assassination attempt on Kamala Harris, and Nevada's updated CCW renewal requirements. With personal anecdotes and lively discussions, this episode is packed with insights and opinions on a wide range of topics.

Arriving in Philadelphia after deejaying in her native New York and Washington D.C., where she was known for a time as “Ebony Moonbeams,” Dyana Williams established the popular radio show “Love on the Menu” for radio station WDAS and later Soulful Sundays for Classix 107.9. The latter show lasting for 12 years before signing off for the last time in 2020. Even with her luminous on-air career, Dyana's contributions behind the scenes have been even more impactful. Formerly married to music producer Kenny Gamble (Gamble & Huff), Williams has long been associated with the “Sound of Philadelphia” (Patti LaBelle, McFadden & Whitehead, Teddy Pendergrass, etc.) and has produced documentaries, founded and led organizations and mentored countless emerging artists, a passion that she continues to pursue. But perhaps her most lasting gift to us is her role in the founding of Black Music Month. Its initial recognition in 1979 was the beginning of a process that Dyana would shepherd until it was written into law by congress and proclaimed first by President Clinton in 2000 and again by Presidents Obama and Biden. Read more about Dyana in Issue No. 7 of AphroChic magazine.

As the 19th and 21st U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy has faced some of the most difficult health crises in recent history. Murthy, appointed by Presidents Obama and Biden, shaped the federal response to the opioid epidemic, the rise of e-cigarettes, the Flint Michigan water crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic. He also co-founded Doctors for America, which works to promote more affordable health care, and TrialNetworks, a biotechnology company that helps improve clinical drug trials. Murthy has pushed to reduce access to social media for young children, pointing out the harmful effects of bullying, a lack of in-person interactions, and harassment.  Recently, Murthy has written about and spoken on the negative health effects of loneliness, calling it an “epidemic” that increases the risk of early death and other social problems. On April 16, 2024, Vivek Murthy came to the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco to talk about how to combat loneliness with public radio journalist David Greene.

This week we're excited to be joined by the one and only Jen Psaki! Jen isn't just a former White House Press Secretary, she's also the host of Inside With Jen Psaki and the author of a new book called Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World. Jen sat down with Rachel and Jasmine last month to talk about what it was like to work in the White House under Presidents Obama and Biden, how suburban women will affect this year's election, and how there simply aren't two sides to democracy. She also shares the best advice she's ever gotten and her favorite character on The West Wing!Whether we're talking about the fall of Roe, Trump's authoritarian comments in TIME Magazine, or Republicans in Congress voting against cancer research so they don't give Biden a "win," we have to remember the stakes of this year's election. Things may feel difficult and divisive right now, but there's one crucial thing that unites us: democracy. If you're looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift for your mom (or any awesome woman in your life), Red Wine & Blue has you covered! You can check out our brand-new shirts, mugs, totes, and stickers, and there are still a few Toast to Joy champagne flutes available too. Or you can donate to the Arizona Freedom Trust in honor of a mom in your life.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

In this episode, we had the distinguished honor of hosting Charlie Garcia, a distinguished figure whose life journey is a testament to the power of service, leadership, and love. With a multifaceted background spanning public service, military accolades, and impactful contributions to the intelligence community, Charlie's story is one of unwavering commitment to bettering society. Charlie's accolades speak volumes about his dedication to public service, as evidenced by his receipt of the Distinguished Public Service Medal for his efforts to enhance candidate diversity across military service academies during the administrations of Presidents Obama and Bush. Additionally, his commendable work in war-torn Central America in the 1980s earned him the prestigious Defense Meritorious Service Medal. Beyond his illustrious career in public service, Charlie is a prolific thought leader, having founded R360, a community of centimillionaires that are creating massive impact in the world. Charlie also authored two best-selling leadership books that have resonated with readers globally in over ten languages. Charlie shares valuable insights into effective leadership principles. His leadership philosophy serves as a guiding light for aspiring leaders seeking to make a positive impact in their respective spheres of influence. At the core of Charlie's ethos lies a profound commitment to service, underpinned by an abiding love for his country. Each day, he renews his pledge to utilize his gifts for the betterment of society, embodying the essence of true leadership and selflessness. Join us as we delve into Charlie's remarkable journey, uncovering invaluable insights into the art of service, leadership, and living a life driven by purpose and love. In this episode, we talked about: His background, distinguished career in public service, and transformative work in business and entrepreneurship Wealth beyond financial assets, encompassing elements such as family, relationships, and personal fulfillment R360's archetypes framework for understanding investors' risk profiles and behaviors The significance of family as a source of true wealth and fulfillment Connect with Charlie: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlespgarcia/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlespgarcia/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlespgarcia  Website: https://www.r360global.com/  Email: hello@r360global.com  Company Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/r360global/     Connect with Pantheon Investments:  Join the Pantheon Investor Club: https://pantheoninvest.com/investor-signup/   Website: www.pantheoninvest.com   Podcast: www.pantheoninvest.com/podcast   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PantheonInvest   Instagram: www.instagram.com/pantheoninvest   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pantheon-invest   Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pantheon_Invest    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8EsPFlwQUpMXgRMvrmbAfQ   Holistic Wealth Strategy Book: https://www.amazon.com/Holistic-Wealth-Strategy-Framework-Extraordinary-ebook/dp/B0BX4SDMS7/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=holistic+wealth+strategy&qid=1681472301&sprefix=holistic+wealth%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1   Email: info@pantheoninvest.com     Get your FREE copy of the book here: https://holisticwealthstrategy.com/   

Last week President Biden, flanked by former Presidents Obama and Clinton, came to Radio City Music Hall for what Biden's campaign called “the most successful political fund-raiser in American history.” The former Presidents, alongside celebrities like Stephen Colbert, Mindy Kaling, Lizzo, and Queen Latifah, spoke to an audience of 5,000 donors. And according to the Biden campaign, the event brought in more than $25 million.That fund-raising haul further tips the scales in the money race between Trump and Biden — a race that, so far, the Democrats have been winning. But Biden's big cash advantage hasn't helped solve his political problems. And when two candidates are as well known as Biden and Trump, there might be a limit to what money can buy.This week, we speak with longtime Democratic donor Robert Wolf about the Radio City fund-raiser and why he's donated to Biden. And National Political Correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains the vast financial gap between the candidates.

Pags delves into the Biden Fundraiser including former Presidents Obama and Clinton. Plus, Gov. Hochul's somewhat controversial move after NYPD tragedy!

Outrage is growing over Former President Trump's social media attacks against the daughter of the Judge in the hush money case, as Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg seeks a broader gag order. Meanwhile, President Biden's blockbuster Radio City Music Hall fundraiser featuring former Presidents Obama and Clinton was a major show of strength as he begins to make the case for his re-election. MSNBC political analyst Fernand Amandi reacts to the event's $25 million haul. And a federal judge tossed out Elon Musk's lawsuit against a hate-speech research group. Attorney Roberta Kaplan and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate Imran Ahmed react to the ruling. Plus, Amanda Nguyen discusses her historic interstellar journey as she becomes the first Vietnamese woman to fly in space. All that and more on “The Katie Phang Show.”

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player!​​​​​​​​​​​​Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump had an overnight panic attack over Joe's massively successful fundraiser held with former Presidents Obama and Clinton.Then, on the rest of the menu, trustees of Tennessee's only publicly funded historically Black university were removed by the mostly white GOP-dominated legislature; a mostly male board will decide whether a Nebraska lawmaker faces censure for sexual harassment; and, a Texas federal judge accused the major banking industry groups and US Chamber of Commerce of venue shopping in their lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Greece's conservative government survived a no-confidence motion called over its handling of last year's deadly rail disaster; and, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich marks one year in a Russian jail.​All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Structural linguistics is a bitterly divided and unhappy profession, and a large number of its practitioners spend many nights drowning their sorrows in Ouisghian Zodahs.”― Douglas Adams"The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

President Biden's fundraiser with former Presidents Obama and Clinton raises $26 million but gets interrupted by pro-Palestinian protestors. NBC News sits down with the parents of detained journalist Evan Gershkovich on the anniversary of his arrest in Russia. Dave Wasserman breaks down the illegal congressional map that South Carolina is set to use in November. Kristen Welker hosts a fireside chat with Govs. Maura Healey (D-Mass.) and Chris Sununu (R-N.H.).

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid welcomes Monsignor David Cassato to the program on this Good Friday to recognize the day's holiness and to say a prayer for the family of fallen NYPD police officer Jonathan Diller, who was murdered by a career criminal earlier this week. In other news of the day, President Biden held a fundraiser last night at Radio City Music Hall alongside former Presidents Obama and Clinton, all while former President Trump attends the wake of the aforementioned Officer Diller, New York City Mayor Eric Adams begins the initiation of gun scanners as riders enter the NYC subway system, and NYC women are being punched in the face out of nowhere by a couple of crazies running around our city streets. Peter King, Curtis Sliwa, Monsignor David Cassato, Andrew Giuliani, Joe Tacopina and Brian Kilmeade join the show on this Friday installment of NYC's best morning show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is still an air of discretion around who all formed part of the audience at a recently held high-profile fundraiser in NYC. This glamorous affair featured none other than incumbent President Biden, alongside past presidents Clinton and Obama. While the fundraising eventwith these presidential figures was by any measure a success, with campaign funds to the tune of 26 million dollars being amassed, the complete attendee list is as of now, under wraps. The gathering labelled as 'An Evening with President Biden and Presidents Obama and Clinton', was hosted at the venerable Radio City Music Hall, according to sources within the Biden campaign. The campaign officials also confirm that tickets were quickly sold out, alluding to the presence of over 5,000 attendees. The attendee roster was a diverse one, with grassroots patrons rubbing shoulders with some of the campaign's biggest contributors. According to a key advisor within the Biden campaign, amongst those attending were a few donors whose identity was revealed by New York magazine. A request by Fox News Digital for the full list of donors was, however, declined by the campaign representative. It should be noted that the event was not hidden away from media scrutiny, and was open for press coverage. It's interesting to note that while the aforementioned fundraiser was underway, ex-President Trump was mourning the loss of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller who died in the line of duty. A campaign authorities affirmed that the donor list isn't typically disclosed, in line with their general guidelines and practices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden brings in $25 million with a fundraiser in New York. Among the guests were former Presidents Obama and Clinton. White House Correspondent Karen Travers joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about the fundraiser, their agenda for the evening, and how the Republican nominee and former President Trump responded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Kmele Foster, Michael Moynihan, and Matt Welch, hosts of The Fifth Column podcast, to discuss former President Trump attending the wake of the NYPD police officer who was murdered, President Biden attending a giant fundraiser in NYC with former Presidents Obama and Clinton, Lizzo, and Stephen Colbert instead, NYC crime skyrocketing despite spin from politicians, NBC executives potentially getting fired now that Ronna McDaniel has been pushed out, the hypocrisy and temper tantrum by MSNBC hosts, the false claim that the media are brave truth-tellers, the hostility against Coleman Hughes from Sunny Hostin and other "The View" hosts, Hughes calmly destroying Hostin's arguments, the media falsely calling Coleman a conservative, Don Lemon struggling to ask basic questions, Lemon not understanding free speech, Lemon's reported requests of Elon Musk, the anti-Israel protesters at Vanderbilt, the claim that a protester was being denied the right to change her tampon, language-policing taking over our college campuses, the allegations against Diddy, the reality of sex trafficking, and more.Find more from The Fifth Column: https://wethefifth.substack.com/ Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow 

The latest economic indicators show a historically strong economy. Over the past couple of years, the unemployment rate has consistently stayed below 4%, real wages have been growing faster than they have in decades, and economic growth has been strong. And yet, public opinion surveys consistently show dissatisfaction with economic conditions. Aaron Sojourner, a labor economist from the Upjohn Institute, joins us to discuss his research findings into why Americans are so displeased with the economy. Aaron helps us unpack the complicated relationship between news coverage of the economy and its effect on consumer sentiment. Aaron Sojourner is a labor economist and senior researcher at the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. His research focuses on the effects of labor-market institutions, policies to promote efficient and equitable development of human capital, and behavioral economic approaches to consumer finance decisions. He's also served as the senior economist for labor on the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers for Presidents Obama and Trump. Twitter: @aaronsojourner BlueSky: @aaronsojourner.bsky.social Threads: aaronsojourner Why are Americans so displeased with the economy? https://www.brookings.edu/articles/why-are-americans-so-displeased-with-the-economy Aaron's thread on within-worker real wage growth on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@aaronsojourner/post/C3OVo8FrDgV/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==  Tax Subsidies for Journalism Are Only for Rich People: Perry Bacon Edition https://cepr.net/tax-subsidies-for-journalism-are-only-for-rich-people-perry-bacon-edition Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Twitter: @PitchforkEcon Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Nick's twitter: @NickHanauer

A classic rivalry reared its ugly head in August 2013. Tensions between Presidents Obama and Putin were reaching dangerous heights. It's issue 244 – Russian into battle.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's a holiday sneak peek of Crooked's new exclusive series for Friends of the Pod, POLLERCOASTER. In this preview, host Dan Pfeiffer and guest Cornell Belcher (Brilliant Corners Research & Strategies and former pollster for Obama) analyze the latest polls, unpack what it means for Trump to be leading Biden, and explore where former incumbent Presidents Obama, Clinton, and others were at this point in their presidencies. New episodes of Pollercoaster drop every other week, so if you want to hear the rest of the episode (or future ones), be sure to sign up for Friends of the Pod at crooked.com/friends.

Jennifer Pahlka is the founder of Code for America and the author of Recoding America: Why Government is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better. She has served as U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer under President Obama and on the Defense Innovation Board under Presidents Obama and Trump. She also co-founded United States Digital Response, which helps government meet the needs of the public with volunteer tech support. Jennifer received the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, was named by Wired as one of the 25 people who has most shaped the past 25 years, and her 2012 TED Talk, “Coding a Better Government,” has over 1 million views. Jennifer is a graduate of Yale University. In this episode we discuss the following: After backpacking in Asia for a year, and then returning to the states, Jennifer realized that our culture and infrastructure could be different because she had seen different. People think of government as an “other” and unchangeable. But it's up to us to make government more aligned to our values.  Lots of people talk about public service as giving back. But Jennifer got more out of public service than she gave, and hopes that we would all spend time in public service. We need to hold our politicians accountable for not only planting new seeds, but also nurturing the seeds that have already been planted. David Graeber: “The ultimate hidden truth of the world is that it is something we make and could just as easily make differently.”   Follow Jennifer: Twitter: https://twitter.com/pahlkadot LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpahlka/ Follow Me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/nate_meikle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natemeikle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_meikle/

Earlier this month Marshall moderated a conversation Jennifer Pahlka and Michael Kratsios on their experiences moving from tech to government and back again.  Jennifer Pahlka, founder of Code for America, served as the Deputy Chief Technology Officer of the United States under President Obama, and as a member of the Defense Innovation Board under Presidents Obama and Trump. This year, she published Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better. Michael Kratsios, former Principal and Chief of Staff at Thiel Capital, served as Chief Technology Officer of the United States and Under Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon during the Trump administration. Today, he is Managing Director at Scale AI, where he leads corporate strategy and helps accelerate AI applications across industries. They discuss how tech can contribute to the national interest, opportunities for a tech "tour of duty" in government, and the sclerotic political environment in DC. 

This podcast was recorded on September 6, 2023, at the Arthur Ashe Tennis Center as part of the 2023 US Open Championship. The U.S. Open conducted a mental health forum, "Mental Health and Sport: Why It Matters." It featured Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps, former WTA #1 Tennis Player Naomi Osaka, and the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. Phelps is the world's most decorated Olympic champion, with a total of 28 medals, and 23 gold, both world records. Osaka is a 4-time major tennis champion, having won the Australian Open twice and the U.S. Open twice. Murthy has served as the 19th and 21st surgeon general of the United States under Presidents Obama, Trump, and Biden. The wide-ranging discussion addressed topics ranging from changing social norms, mental toughness vs. mental wellness, social media, and its impact on mental well-being, among other issues. This appearance is courtesy of the U.S. Open and the United States Tennis Association.

You already know the Biden administration is responsible for record numbers of illegal border crossings after advertising they would not deport people for breaking the law to come here. And while Biden and his team claim they are doing everything possible to contain the situation, this is clearly an intentional act that is now responsible for seven million illegals gaining entry into our nation. In fact, the number of illegal crossings under President Biden in just over two years is already higher than the number under Presidents Obama and Trump combined over 12 years.But the bad news gets even worse. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green (R-Tennessee) says border officials report an alarming number of single, military-aged Chinese males coming to our border. Green breaks down the danger this poses to our national security and details the House GOP legislation to restore order to the border. Green also urges Americans across the country to contact their lawmakers in Washington and demand they secure our nation. He says members of Congress can ignore ten messages, but they will think a lot differently if they get 10,000.Please visit our great sponsors:Allegiance Goldhttps://protectwithsara.comClick or Call 877-702-7272 tell them Sara sent you and get $5,000 of free silver on a qualifying purchase.