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On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Brandon Waltens, is a Senior Editor at Texas Scorecard. He is the host of the essential, Daily Headlines at Texas Scorecard.
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Fromer Congressman Louie Gohmert represented the First District in the great state of Texas. Before that he was a District Judge in Smith County and was appointed as Chief Justice of the 12th Court of Appeals.
On this SalcedoStorm Podcast:Dawn Buckingham is the Land Commissioner of the great state of Texas.
H2-Mon11/24/25-TCJS- "Calls on WORD talk like about the Filibuster ", "There are X profiles that are critical of the Trump Adm " , " This Political Season is going to ramp up, June 2026 Primaries" , " Calls on the WORD Talk line about the Filibuster and Lame Duck status"
In this episode, we unpack a startling political strategy unfolding in South Carolina. The Post and Courier is openly urging Democrats to vote in Republican primaries—not for conservatives, but for the “most liberal” GOP candidates. Tara and Lee break down why Democrats want to eliminate figures like Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, and why they are quietly backing candidates such as Alan Wilson, Pam Evet, and Josh Kimbrel. From past primary battles to long-term political influence, this episode reveals how parties are manipulating primaries to shape state politics—and what it means for conservative voters.
In this episode, Chuck Todd breaks down an extraordinary week in politics marked by a near-unanimous House vote to release the Epstein files and growing signs that Donald Trump’s decade-long grip on American politics may finally be loosening. He examines the cracks emerging in Trump’s coalition, the administration’s tariff pullbacks amid rising food costs, and the mounting Trump fatigue driving Republicans to quietly distance themselves. Chuck also tackles Trump’s escalating attacks on female reporters, his contradictory dealings with Gulf states, and the likelihood that the DOJ may cite an “open investigation” to keep the Epstein files sealed. Beyond the Trump saga, Chuck dissects the troubling implications of the Olivia Nuzzi scandal, the shameful rhetoric surrounding Epstein’s victims, and the broader damage to journalism. He wraps with a preview of the TN-07 special election, the legal upheaval over Texas’s redistricting maps, and why today’s partisan map fights echo battles not seen since the 1840s. Then, Chuck sits down with Iowa Democratic senate candidate and four-time Paralympian and gold medalist Josh Turek for a deeply personal and politically sharp conversation. Josh shares his remarkable journey—from being born with spina bifida caused by his father’s exposure to Agent Orange, to discovering wheelchair basketball as a pathway to college, to becoming one of the winningest athletes in Paralympic history. He opens up about the emotional challenge of leaving the sport he loved and what ultimately pushed him toward public service. Together, Chuck and Josh explore how the ADA reshaped life for disabled Americans, why adaptive and women’s sports remain undervalued, and how equal access—not guaranteed equal outcomes—remains the core civil rights debate for the disability community. The conversation widens into an unvarnished look at rural politics, Iowa’s sharp rightward turn, and the policies reshaping life in small towns. Josh breaks down why Medicaid denials have exploded, how school choice is quietly devastating rural school districts, and why tariffs—when used chaotically—are crushing family farms. He tackles complex cultural issues such as religion’s decline, the trans sports debate, and why Democrats shouldn’t cede Christianity or populism to the right. They also cover climate messaging, the stakes for U.S. policy in Israel and Ukraine, and whether Congress should step in to regulate collegiate athletics. With insights on Iowa’s political future, the 2026 Democratic opportunity, and even some NBA talk (yes—Jokić and Jordan both make an appearance), Josh Turek offers one of the most candid, wide-ranging conversations you’ll hear about the Midwest, disability rights, and the future of American politics. Finally, Chuck gives his updated ToddCast Top 5 governor’s seats most likely to flip in 2026 and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! 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! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 00:30 Near unanimous decision in the house vote to release Epstein files 01:15 It feels like Trump’s lame duck period has begun, but impossible to know 02:15 Trump’s coalition is starting to crack 04:00 Trump’s ten year run of dominating politics is starting to end 05:00 Administration is pulling back tariffs to lower costs of food 06:45 Republicans will distance themselves as Trump fatigue sets in 07:45 Trump’s attacks on female reporters are shameful 09:15 Trump’s deals with gulf states undermines his America First agenda 11:00 DOJ might withhold files under guise of “open investigation” 12:30 Neither Biden or Trump leaned on Saudis over Khashoggi’s murder 13:30 Middle east monarchies are dictatorships with different titles 15:00 We’re past the point of holding Saudis accountable for Khashoggi 16:30 Presidents have to deal with less than ideal allies 17:30 Trump’s attacks on the press are abhorrent & dictatorlike 19:00 Olivia Nuzzi sleeping with a source compromises her journalism 21:15 The Nuzzi scandal feels like watching a car wreck 22:00 The scandal brings shame upon the journalism world 23:30 Megyn Kelly trying to differentiate Epstein’s victims is shameful 25:00 Hiring a reporter that sleeps with sources is beyond the pale 25:30 Preview of special election in TN-07 26:45 If TN-07 is within 5 points, it’s a very favorable environment for Dems 28:00 Texas’s new redistricting maps have been thrown out in court 28:45 If CA maps stay but TX is thrown out, it’s a karma moment for Trump 30:45 Last time partisan redistricting happened like this… was the 1840’s 38:00 Josh Turek joins the Chuck ToddCast 39:30 Josh’s journey as a gold medal winning paralympian 40:45 Josh’s fathers exposure to agent orange caused his spina bifida 42:30 Wheelchair basketball was his pathway to college 43:45 What do we not value adaptive & female sports in America? 46:00 How hard was it to walk away from basketball? 47:45 What inspired the decision to go into politics? 49:00 There was a 1000% increase in medicaid denials in Iowa 50:30 The ADA made things better, still a long ways to go 51:45 The ADA gave disabled Americans an onramp to society 54:30 The debate over equal access vs. equal outcome 55:15 Who is the Turek/Trump voter? 57:45 The difficulty of breaking through as a Democrat in rural America 59:45 Iowa has shifted rightward, but could shift back to swing state status 01:03:00 The right candidate with the right message can win red Iowa counties 01:05:15 School choice sounds great, but is a huge problem for rural America 01:06:45 Rural schools are struggling and closing under school choice policies 01:08:15 There are no standards for private schools spending tax dollars 01:11:00 Not all tariffs are bad, but Trump’s tariff regime is chaotic 01:12:00 Tariffs are crushing family farms 01:13:00 What’s the plan to keep people in Iowa and reverse brain drain? 01:15:45 How has the decline in religious participation affected Iowa? 01:17:00 Pushing back against the narrative that Democrats can’t be christian 01:17:30 What’s fair to the trans community when it comes to organized sports? 01:18:45 Politicians shouldn’t be involved in the trans sports conversation 01:19:30 Why have many Democrats turned to socialism over capitalism? 01:20:30 We need regulated capitalism and a progressive tax structure 01:21:15 We are living in a country of have’s and have nots 01:22:45 Addressing climate change without scaring voters about the economy 01:24:15 What’s your position on Israel? 01:25:15 The U.S. should stand in solidarity with Ukraine & aid them 01:26:15 Does Congress need to get involved in regulating collegiate sports? 01:29:30 We need more genuine populists in congress to push back against oligarchs 01:31:15 Nikola Jokic is Josh’s favorite basketball player to watch 01:32:45 Michael Jordan is the GOAT 01:33:45 Historic opportunity for Democrats in Iowa in ‘26 01:35:00 Democrats focused too much on identity in Iowa 01:37:30 Public schools will be a huge issue for Iowa voters 01:39:15 If Democrats can’t win Iowa in this environment, it could take a generation 01:43:30 There are three great candidates for the Iowa Democratic senate seat 01:44:30 Primaries sharpen candidates and improve party registration 01:45:00 Toddcast Top 5 - Governor seats most likely to flip parties 01:46:45 Katie Hobbs is the most vulnerable incumbent governor 01:48:00 #1 Kansas 01:49:30 #2 Michigan 01:51:15 #3 Georgia 01:53:30 #4 Wisconsin 01:54:30 #5 Iowa 01:56:30 Honorable mentions 01:57:30 Ask Chuck 01:58:30 Can we trust the Epstein files will be complete if they’re released? 02:00:15 Are you aware of the Montana vs Montana State football rivalry? 02:03:15 Has your view on CA redistricting changed after the election result? 02:05:30 How can you reach people stuck in the Fox News bubble? 02:11:30 Does Amy Acton or Tim Ryan have a better shot at winning OH governor? 02:13:30 Suggestion to make a conspiracy theory documentarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview Only w/ Josh Turek - Why Democrats Struggle…And Can Still Win In Iowa In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck sits down with Iowa Democratic senate candidate and four-time Paralympian and gold medalist Josh Turek for a deeply personal and politically sharp conversation. Josh shares his remarkable journey—from being born with spina bifida caused by his father’s exposure to Agent Orange, to discovering wheelchair basketball as a pathway to college, to becoming one of the winningest athletes in Paralympic history. He opens up about the emotional challenge of leaving the sport he loved and what ultimately pushed him toward public service. Together, Chuck and Josh explore how the ADA reshaped life for disabled Americans, why adaptive and women’s sports remain undervalued, and how equal access—not guaranteed equal outcomes—remains the core civil rights debate for the disability community. The conversation widens into an unvarnished look at rural politics, Iowa’s sharp rightward turn, and the policies reshaping life in small towns. Josh breaks down why Medicaid denials have exploded, how school choice is quietly devastating rural school districts, and why tariffs—when used chaotically—are crushing family farms. He tackles complex cultural issues such as religion’s decline, the trans sports debate, and why Democrats shouldn’t cede Christianity or populism to the right. They also cover climate messaging, the stakes for U.S. policy in Israel and Ukraine, and whether Congress should step in to regulate collegiate athletics. With insights on Iowa’s political future, the 2026 Democratic opportunity, and even some NBA talk (yes—Jokić and Jordan both make an appearance), Josh Turek offers one of the most candid, wide-ranging conversations you’ll hear about the Midwest, disability rights, and the future of American politics. Go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! 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! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Josh Turek joins the Chuck ToddCast 01:30 Josh’s journey as a gold medal winning Paralympian 02:45 Josh’s fathers exposure to agent orange caused his spina bifida 04:30 Wheelchair basketball was his pathway to college 05:45 What do we not value adaptive & female sports in America? 08:00 How hard was it to walk away from basketball? 09:45 What inspired the decision to go into politics? 11:00 There was a 1000% increase in Medicaid denials in Iowa 12:30 The ADA made things better, still a long ways to go 13:45 The ADA gave disabled Americans an onramp to society 16:30 The debate over equal access vs. equal outcome 17:15 Who is the Turek/Trump voter? 19:45 The difficulty of breaking through as a Democrat in rural America 21:45 Iowa has shifted rightward, but could shift back to swing state status 25:00 The right candidate with the right message can win red Iowa counties 27:15 School choice sounds great, but is a huge problem for rural America 28:45 Rural schools are struggling and closing under school choice policies 30:15 There are no standards for private schools spending tax dollars 33:00 Not all tariffs are bad, but Trump’s tariff regime is chaotic 34:00 Tariffs are crushing family farms 35:00 What’s the plan to keep people in Iowa and reverse brain drain? 37:45 How has the decline in religious participation affected Iowa? 39:00 Pushing back against the narrative that Democrats can’t be Christian 39:30 What’s fair to the trans community when it comes to organized sports? 40:45 Politicians shouldn’t be involved in the trans sports conversation 41:30 Why have many Democrats turned to socialism over capitalism? 42:30 We need regulated capitalism and a progressive tax structure 43:15 We are living in a country of have’s and have nots 44:45 Addressing climate change without scaring voters about the economy 46:15 What’s your position on Israel? 47:15 The U.S. should stand in solidarity with Ukraine & aid them 48:15 Does Congress need to get involved in regulating collegiate sports? 51:30 We need more genuine populists in congress to push back against oligarchs 53:15 Nikola Jokic is Josh’s favorite basketball player to watch 54:45 Michael Jordan is the GOAT 55:45 Historic opportunity for Democrats in Iowa in ‘26 57:00 Democrats focused too much on identity in Iowa 59:30 Public schools will be a huge issue for Iowa voters 01:01:15 If Democrats can’t win Iowa in this environment, it could take a generation 01:05:30 There are three great candidates for the Iowa Democratic senate seat 01:06:30 Primaries sharpen candidates and improve party registrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I fear that the entire political Right is going to waste its focus on redistricting and ending the filibuster in the hopes of changing the trajectory. While I don't oppose either proposition, neither of them will actually change the outcome of the election, because we have slept through primaries for years. We simply don't have enough conservatives to win a national election or accomplish good things even if Republicans gain a tenuous majority. What we need to do is focus on red-state governor elections. We begin that process today by interviewing Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), a Freedom Caucus congressman running for governor in South Carolina. He is promising to go to war with the establishment Republicans and bring an entire new approach to the state. He will focus on broad quality-of-life issues rather than handing the state over to crony corporations under the false pretense of economic development. Finally, in that vein, I delve into the effort of BlackRock and Blackstone to purchase public utilities and work with data centers to strip us of our energy independence. If we don't elect people like Norman in red states, we will lose our red-state land and infrastructure to the globalist networks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Presidential Ambition and the 1980 Victory: From Farm Hand Friendship to the "There You Go Again" Knockout. Max Boot discusses Ronald Reagan running for president, first challenging incumbent Gerald Ford in the 1976 Republican primaries. Reagan narrowly lost the New Hampshire primary to Ford by about a thousand votes, but won the hearts of the convention with a graceful and moving speech delivered in defeat. After Ford lost to Jimmy Carter, Reagan spent the years between 1976 and 1980 returning to his "first love": radio. Despite his 1976 loss and his age (69), Reagan decided to run again in 1980, driven by personal ambition. Reagan loved going to his ranch outside Santa Barbara on weekends, where he enjoyed physical labor and preferred associating with ranch hands, former California state policemen Dennis LeBlanc and Barney Barnett, over the magnates with whom he was often photographed. The 1980 campaign was initially managed by John Sears, but Reagan fired him on the day of the New Hampshire primary, and Nancy brought in Bill Casey as campaign chairman. Casey was later implicated in the alleged "October surprise," and Boot found strong evidence this "probably happened," though the culpability rested with Casey, not Reagan. The campaign remained close through the summer, but the gap opened up weeks before Election Day primarily because of the late October debate, where Reagan delivered the famous rhetorical knockout blow, "There you go again," winning him the debate and the election.
This week we are recording during early voting before election day next Tuesday, November 4, and we know that all of you are doing everything you can to make sure your friends, neighbors and communities of faith are taking this election season. For many of us, the policy implications of what's going on in the world right now are hitting close to home. The government shutdown and corresponding freeze of SNAP benefits, and so many other vital programs, is impacting our communities, and that requires our attention. There are important elections on the ballot right now. The constitutional amendments matter. Many of your communities have school board races, local government elections and bond elections. Those matter too—so we hope you have voted or are making a plan to vote. Here to talk to us about elections, both the current November 4 election and our election infrastructure, is Natalia Contreras, reporter with Votebeat Texas. Visit the Votebeat Texas website and sign up for the newsletter at www.votebeat.org/texas Want to know more about the constitutional amendments on the ballot? Visit Texas Impact's Substack to read Rebecca McIlwain's four part series texasimpact.substack.com/p/dig-in-then-vote Get full access to Texas Impact at texasimpact.substack.com/subscribe
H3 - TCJS - Mon Oct 27, 2025 - "This is why we got to close the primaries y'all. Mayor Glenn Greer of Lyman explains ", " Evil is patient, 24 years later, NYC is about to elect a Democratic Muslim Socialist " , " CBS News is moving more towards the middle, i've got an example", " How many people in the U.S. do we have on SNAP benefits? 1 in 8 Americans"
H3 - Seg 1 - TCJS - Mon Oct 27, 2025 - " This is why we got to close the primaries y'all. Mayor Glenn Greer of Lyman explains"
IANR 2543 102525 Line Up 4-6pm INTERVIEWSHere's the guest line-up for Sat, Oct 25, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We areon 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. Our Podcast has been rated #2 among 100Podcasts in Houston by feedspot.com. We have 6 years of Podcasts and have had thousands of hits.TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU'LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEW UPDATES.4:20 pm Surendran Pattel is a very persistent and determined man who in 2022, won in his second electionrace for Judge for the 240th Judicial District Court. In that position, he has worked hard to cut down the enormous backload of cases and earned the respect of his peers, attorneys and elected officials for his efficiency and even-handed approach. Surendran is now running for re-election and will be on the March 2026 Primaries. Still as busy as ever, between family and work, he managed to find some time to call us today to talk about his work as a judge and what hehopes to do with a second term.4:50 pm Zubin Mory has a solid 26 years of experience inFinance and Real Estate in New York, Miami and elsewhere and has recently settled into the Houston area. In 2011, he founded RealTMOR Asset Mgmt, a high value added residential real estate firm that creates value by procuring assets after careful research and due diligence and then manages the assets. He joins us today to tell us more about his business.5:20 pm Two weeks ago, Ashok Rao was on the showregaling us with the History of Wine, which even got us a little tipsy!! A born storyteller, Ashok loves to educate anddoes his research well to weave an engrossing tale that spans the centuries. Now, as summer is over and Fall is in the air, he wanted to return with an even more fascinating installment in the History Talks series. He is back again today with another episode, a topic that will make you grab for a savory snack – The History of Salt. Listen and learn how this mineral has turned the tide of civilizations!!!Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews. TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or 6397 or at indoamericannews@yahoo.comPlease pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is the ONLY community paper widely available all across town at grocery stores from Hillcroft to Sugar Land, Katy and FM 1960. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories.And remember to visit our digital archives from over 17 years. Plus, our entire 44 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Travis Morgan covers legal issues for the Texas scorecard.
Primaries are heating up! Join us as we discuss the most important Democratic Primaries for the 2026 Midterms!
Michael speaks with Professor Michael Polelle a Florida voter, and constitutional law scholar, who's been fighting — solo — to overturn Florida's closed primary system. His lawsuit argues that forcing voters to join a political party to participate in publicly funded primaries violates free speech and equal protection rights. The Supreme Court declined to hear his case, but the fight for open primaries — and for millions of independent voters shut out of elections — is far from over. Michael himself is part of a lawsuit pursuing the same goal in Pennsylvania, also a closed primary state. Original air date 16 October 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Flagbearer aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong, has picked the first slot on the ballot ahead of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries. The opposition party conducted the balloting for positions on the ballot paper ahead of its much-anticipated presidential primaries, slated for later this month
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted a stay of execution for Robert Roberson, who would have become the first person in the US put to death in a shaken baby syndrome case: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/10/09/robert-roberson-execution-blocked-texas-court-of-criminal-appeals...A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Texas National Guard deployment in Chicago: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/10/08/texas-national-guard-abbott-deployment-chicago/... Governor Abbott is apparently using this deployment to fundraise for his 2026 re-election campaign: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/greg-abbott-texas-national-guard-fundraising-21090617.php...A new poll from the University of Houston and Texas Southern University shows that Texas Democratic Senate candidates within small margin of Republicans: https://www.newsweek.com/james-talaricos-chances-against-gop-candidates-texas-senate-race-poll-10855949...The State Republican Executive Committee will convene on Saturday as part of the Texas GOP's push to block Republican lawmakers from the ballot: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/10/09/texas-republican-lawsuit-ken-paxton-close-primaries/...Travis County Commissioners have approved two contracts to use voter-approved taxpayer money that will help the county create more affordable child care: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/travis-county/travis-co-commissioners-set-to-approve-millions-in-child-care-funding/Houston friends! Join Progress Texas in The Heights on Monday October 20 for our H-Town Hits Back live podcast taping event! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/houston2025eventThanks for listening! Our monthly donors form the backbone of our funding, and if you're a regular, we'd like to invite you to join the team! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Air Force vet and candidate for Rep. in Texas 106th District, Larry Brock.
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a special election in Tennessee to fill a seat in Congress that was held by a Republican.
Brita Horn, Colorado GOP chair, joins Dan for a conversation on next steps for state Republicans after chaos at the central committee meeting in September over whether candidates should be selected by open primary or by party elites at an assembly setting.Both sides claim win after chaotic Colorado GOP meeting to decide whether to cancel party's 2026 primary - Colorado PoliticsBoth Chicago's mayor, Brandon Johnson (D), and Illinois' governor, J.B. Pritzker (D), are vowing to obstruct ICE deportations of illegal aliens, but what do Chicago residents and Illinois citizens want?
On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt joins Chuck to talk about why mayors often stand apart from the hyper-polarized world of national politics. With no partisan primaries to cater to, Holt argues that mayors are forced to be pragmatic and bipartisan—because when city leaders fail, the public notices quickly. He describes how Oklahoma City reflects the political and demographic balance of the country, why federal dollars matter more than federal agents when it comes to public safety, and how cities are tackling challenges from police recruitment to affordable housing.The conversation also touches on the unique role sports and culture play in a city's identity, from Oklahoma City's investment in a new arena for the Thunder to preparing for Olympic events. Holt warns of the risks of growing too fast, as seen in places like Austin and Nashville, and reflects on how the decline of local news has made it harder to communicate with residents. From social media outreach to funding journalism, Holt lays out the modern challenges and opportunities for cities trying to govern effectively while Washington remains gridlocked.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!Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Mayor David Holt joins the Chuck ToddCast00:45 What is the conference of mayors?01:45 Mayors are uniquely bipartisan in this political environment02:45 How has polarization not made its way into mayor's offices03:15 Mayor have to get things done04:15 When mayors screw up the public notices05:00 Mayors don't face partisan primaries06:30 The lack of primaries makes mayors govern in a bipartisan way08:30 Primaries are the “source of all evil” in American politics10:00 Does bipartisan nature of the conference put you at disadvantage w/Trump11:30 Mayors can't govern & cater only to their base13:00 Oklahoma City is a political & demographic microcosm of the country 15:00 Many cities are struggling to hire more police officers16:45 Trump sending troops into cities for law enforcement isn't helpful17:30 Crime doesn't really happen “in the streets”18:30 Hiring incentives for ICE is hurting police recruiting19:45 Cities are having to offer much higher salaries for police officers21:00 Federal dollars are better than federal agents for local enforcement22:00 Youth programs are important to preventing crime23:30 Local governments need federal help to reduce housing costs26:45 How do you control housing costs in a free market system?28:30 Government subsidies incentivize construction of low cost housing30:30 Ways to incentivize landlords not to raise rents too quickly32:45 Will cities run into a budget crisis now that covid money has dried up?34:00 OKC didn't use federal covid money for ongoing expenses36:00 OKC used taxpayer money to get the Thunder a new arena37:45 A major sports team is one of the best things a city can have39:00 Concerned about OKC growing too fast?40:30 Austin & Nashville grew too fast & caused quality of life issues41:45 OKC hosting several Olympic events43:30 Difficulties communicating to public with the decline of local news44:45 Even when local news covers stories, the public doesn't read it45:45 Using social media to communicate with constituents47:30 Funding local news & journalism49:30 Is Oklahoma State out after Oklahoma move to SEC?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck examines the second week of the government shutdown, explaining why Republicans are taking most of the blame—but why it's not an automatic win for Democrats. He breaks down the political incentives that keep both sides digging in, Trump's efforts to punish his own voters in blue states, and the growing risk of violent confrontations with protestors. Chuck also explores how the shutdown intersects with pressing economic and foreign policy issues, from spiking consumer prices and tariff-driven disruptions in agriculture to Trump's controversial actions involving Venezuela and the implications for international norms.The discussion shifts to domestic politics, where Chuck looks at the fallout from the Virginia DA nominee Jay Jones's released texts, and what they reveal about accountability—or the lack thereof—in an era of extreme polarization. With scandals often failing to stick in today's divided environment, the episode paints a picture of a government and a political culture under strain, struggling to address crises both at home and abroad.Then, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt joins Chuck to talk about why mayors often stand apart from the hyper-polarized world of national politics. With no partisan primaries to cater to, Holt argues that mayors are forced to be pragmatic and bipartisan—because when city leaders fail, the public notices quickly. He describes how Oklahoma City reflects the political and demographic balance of the country, why federal dollars matter more than federal agents when it comes to public safety, and how cities are tackling challenges from police recruitment to affordable housing.The conversation also touches on the unique role sports and culture play in a city's identity, from Oklahoma City's investment in a new arena for the Thunder to preparing for Olympic events. Holt warns of the risks of growing too fast, as seen in places like Austin and Nashville, and reflects on how the decline of local news has made it harder to communicate with residents. From social media outreach to funding journalism, Holt lays out the modern challenges and opportunities for cities trying to govern effectively while Washington remains gridlocked.Finally, Chuck hops in the ToddCast Time Machine and digs into the longstanding impacts of the Anita Hill hearings, answers listeners questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and gives his college football update.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!Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Introduction03:00 Mayors have to govern for all voters04:30 Government shutdown extends into second week05:30 Republicans getting more blame, but not a slam dunk for Dems06:45 The political incentives are to dig in, rather than compromise08:30 Trump is punishing his own voters in blue states10:15 Government employees set to start missing paychecks11:15 Mike Johnson is jamming the senate12:45 Senate Republicans have been forced into tough votes14:30 Democrats will have to get to yes at some point15:30 Stephen Miller's language should be alarming to judiciary16:30 Trump is trying to incite a violent confrontation with protestors18:15 Making shutdown fight about healthcare was signal to moderate voters21:15 In prior six months, prices for consumer goods have spiked22:15 Retailers announcing substantial price increases due to tariffs24:00 52% drop in soybean exports to China24:45 Trump floating “socialist” style policies to bail out farmers26:15 Japan elects a conservative as first female prime minister28:00 Trump makes dubious claims in defense of striking Venezuelan boats29:30 Boat attacks are denying due process to foreign citizens31:15 We're giving a permission slip to thugs & dictators around the world32:30 Venezuela would be a bigger story if not for the shutdown33:45 Nominee for Virginia DA, Jay Jones has disturbing texts released36:15 Candidate apologizes after texts were made public38:15 What Jay Jones says was disqualifying40:30 Nobody is being held accountable for faulty character42:45 Polarization may be so strong that scandals don't matter45:15 Mayor David Holt joins the Chuck ToddCast 46:00 What is the conference of mayors? 47:00 Mayors are uniquely bipartisan in this political environment 48:00 How has polarization not made its way into mayor's offices 48:30 Mayor have to get things done 49:30 When mayors screw up the public notices 50:15 Mayors don't face partisan primaries 51:45 The lack of primaries makes mayors govern in a bipartisan way 53:45 Primaries are the "source of all evil" in American politics 55:15 Does bipartisan nature of the conference put you at disadvantage w/Trump 56:45 Mayors can't govern & cater only to their base 58:15 Oklahoma City is a political & demographic microcosm of the country 1:00:15 Many cities are struggling to hire more police officers 1:02:00 Trump sending troops into cities for law enforcement isn't helpful 1:02:45 Crime doesn't really happen "in the streets" 1:03:45 Hiring incentives for ICE is hurting police recruiting 1:05:00 Cities are having to offer much higher salaries for police officers 1:06:15 Federal dollars are better than federal agents for local enforcement 1:07:15 Youth programs are important to preventing crime 1:08:45 Local governments need federal help to reduce housing costs 1:12:00 How do you control housing costs in a free market system? 1:13:45 Government subsidies incentivize construction of low cost housing 1:15:45 Ways to incentivize landlords not to raise rents too quickly 1:18:00 Will cities run into a budget crisis now that covid money has dried up? 1:19:15 OKC didn't use federal covid money for ongoing expenses 1:21:15 OKC used taxpayer money to get the Thunder a new arena 1:23:00 A major sports team is one of the best things a city can have 1:24:15 Concerned about OKC growing too fast? 1:25:45 Austin & Nashville grew too fast & caused quality of life issues 1:27:00 OKC hosting several Olympic events 1:28:45 Difficulties communicating to public with the decline of local news 1:30:00 Even when local news covers stories, the public doesn't read it 1:31:00 Using social media to communicate with constituents 1:32:45 Funding local news & journalism 1:34:45 Is Oklahoma State out after Oklahoma move to SEC?1:37:30 Chuck's thoughts on interview with David Holt 1:38:45 ToddCast Time Machine 1:39:00 October 11th, 1991 - Anita Hill testified before judiciary committee 1:39:45 There were no women on the senate judiciary committee 1:40:45 Hill's testimony was massively consequential for gender equality 1:42:45 Clarence Thomas was being fast tracked to the Supreme Court 1:45:15 Anita Hill allegations surface publicly on October 6th 1:46:15 Hill provides graphic testimony of inappropriate behavior by Thomas 1:48:00 Hill had a lot to lose and was afraid 1:49:00 It was the first time sexual harassment entered public zeitgeist 1:50:15 Gender, race and ideology mixed into toxic political stew 1:50:45 Senate confirms Thomas in bipartisan vote 5 days later 1:53:00 Anita Hill has never forgiven Joe Biden for the hearing 1:54:30 Hill hearings supercharged women's entry into politics 1:57:15 Ask Chuck 1:57:30 Was Hegseth's speech a step towards a presidential campaign? 2:00:00 Dangers of governing with an "ends justify the means" philosophy? 2:03:00 College football updateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Adam and Amy are joined by guest (co-host?) Grainne to discuss all things data in schools. Is behaviour better in primaries or secondaries? Should schools ban skirts? And where are we up to with phones?Unfortunately, Adam had a problem with his audio, but it should be fixed for next week!
HR1 HR1 What the GOP State Convention Really Decided About Primaries. Trump & Gaza. 9-30-25 by John Rush
In this episode, we are joined by Hunter to talk about one of Star Wars Shatterpoint's most talked about new Primaries, Boss. We recount Hunter's journey of learning and refining Boss, and how he is preparing for multiple upcoming GTs with a Boss focused Premier. We also talk about Hunter's favorite Boss pairings and squads and how they continue to change and evolve with the shifting meta.___________________________________Hello There! is supported by our wonderful patrons on Patreon. If you would like to help the show, and join our discord community, go to patreon.com/hellotherecast and pledge your support. Hello There! Patrons directly support the show and its growth by helping pay our monthly and annual fees, while contributing to future projects and endeavors.___________________________________Twitch I HelloThereCastTwitter I @HelloThereCastInstagram I @HelloThereCastFacebook I HelloThereCastYouTube I HelloThereCastApple Podcasts l Spotify l Google Podcasts __________________________________Hello There! is hosted by Jesse Eakin
Real Estate Attorney Bryan Jeansonne interviews Catherine Newsome, First Assistant Louisiana Secretary of State about the recent change in Louisiana from open primaries to closed primaries and how exactly that's going to work. If you're unaware of the changes or confused about them then this is the episode for you. #CloseEasy If you need more information on this you can go to GeauxVote.com/CPP, call 800-883-2805, contact your Parish Clerk of Court or Registrar of Voters, or download the FREE Geaux Vote mobile app. Hosted by Bryan Jeansonne, founder and owner of Lakeland Title, find his social links at brclosing.com Find us on twitter @LakelandTitleBR, Instagram @LakelandTitleBR and Facebook.com/BRclosing All links can be found at https://brclosing.com/pod
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In this episode I dive into the hot topics of humaure (gross!) and open primaries. We need to see one of these ended (humanure) and one of them stopped before they ever get started! (open primaries). I also give you an update on what's happening on the campaign trail. (and happy birthday to my sister! love you Tara!)
Will Con Inc. once again misdirect the base's energy for reform into supporting an unreformed Republican Party vs. Democrats in the general election, in an ill-fated bid to win the entire country, when, in fact, much of it is lost? We're joined by Wyoming activist Darcie Gudger, who explains how a lack of education in primaries has led to Wyoming becoming a RINO haven. The state is under a multi-front assault on its land and beauty at the hands of the green grift, data centers, and transmission lines created to power California. We rely on ranchers in Wyoming for affordable, healthy beef, yet ranchers are disappearing. We're making some headway against liberal Republicans, but they continue to dominate in state and local government because Con Inc. refuses to get involved. Multiply Wyoming's dynamic by 20+ other red states, and you will understand why there is such a disconnect between conservative social media bravado and the lack of boots on the ground in red states fighting for policy outcomes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Poor joins Greg and the two discuss the movement that has been launched from the death of Charlie Kirk. Jeff shares his personal experiences with Charlie. They also discuss the impact and reaction in Alabama to the assassination.Next the discussion turns to State politics and the 2026 statewide Primaries.Finally, Greg asks Jeff for an update on the Mayoral election in Mobile.
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On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Michael Quinn Sullivan is a graduate of Texas A&M, former newspaper reporter, one-time Capitol Hill staffer, a think tank vice-president, and Eagle Scout. He is also the publisher of Texas Scorecard.
This week is another installment of live music at Hansberry Garden as part of their summer music series. Our featured topic is the historic Frank Lloyd Wright designed property Falling Water, just outside of Pittsburgh, PA. We are joined by musical guests The Primaries, featuring their latest single "Summer Love".
Marsha Blackburn speaks out on illegal alien education, closing the GOP primaries, COVID, homeschoolers, conservative media access and MORE!... What do you think of these policy positions?
Not too many surprises from Tuesday district voting - we talked to Blois Olson about this, the potential of the Democratic Committee Meetings factoring into the Israel-Hamas conflict, the motive and story behind the ‘Walz Lies' State Fair booth.
Yesterday marked the first day of the Democratic National Committee meeting in the Twin Cities which featured an appearance from State Senator John Hoffman. Also, it is Primary Day in Minnesota and Governor Tim Walz created a stir by making comments toward current President Donald Trump and the convention - we get Blois reaction to that.
How can you drain the swamp if we not only ignore the primaries but remain silent as Trump continues to endorse every RINO, even in the reddest states, and even those who subvert his agenda? I discuss how too many people are focusing on redistricting as the panacea, when in fact the problem is in primaries because many of the Trump-endorsed RINOs are refusing to draw better districts. Next, I offer some more thoughts on how demonic and unfeasible the data center dystopia is and how local grassroots continue to push back against it. Finally, we need leaders who will be honest about the economy and the affordability crisis and explain how in order to make life more affordable, we must unwind the very policies that have created asset bubbles in housing and the stock market. Unfortunately, because we have slept in primaries for 10 years, our politicians only respond to the special interests that benefit from the asset bubbles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Hanson breaks down the party's post-2024 election autopsy and explains why they're doomed to fail if they continue on their trajectory. “ After the defeat of Kamala Harris in November 2024, the Democrats decided recently to run an autopsy, a discovery, so to speak, of why they lost that election. These autopsies are not uncommon for the losing political party, but they only tend to work if you're honest and you try to analyze every considerable factor or criterion without censorship or without fear. “ They didn't have issues and policies that reflected their core values, but would also appeal to the middle class. … They don't want to talk about the middle class because their policies—open borders, The Green New Deal, Critical Race Theory, Critical Legal Theory, defund the police—all that have to be rejected because they're anathema to the middle class. They won't do it.”
Michael Smerconish has skin in the game — literally. In this episode, he breaks down his role as lead plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's closed primary system. Joined by trial attorney Shanin Specter, Ballot PA Action's David Thornburgh, and PA State Rep. Jared Solomon, they explore the constitutional argument, the stakes for over a million independent voters, and why this could reshape electoral politics in swing states and beyond. A must-listen for anyone who cares about voting rights and the future of democracy. Original air date 16 July 2025.
Michael explains why he is one of the lead plaintiffs in a Pennsylvania lawsuit that could (and should) shake up elections moving forward, and lays out the legal, personal, and political case. The filing urges the PA state Supreme Court to overturn the commonwealth's closed primary system, arguing it unconstitutionally denies nearly 1.4 million unaffiliated voters a voice in critical elections. Michael's answer to today's Smerconish.com poll question is "HELL YES": Should the nation's millions of registered Independent voters be able to vote in primary elections? Listen here, then vote!
This week, the Hacks are pulling double duty—two big stories, two top-notch guests. First, Senator Elissa Slotkin—former CIA analyst and Pentagon official—joins to break down U.S. involvement in Iran, Trump's handling of the strikes, and the rift this is opening inside the Republican Party. Then, the Hacks turn to the city that never sleeps with former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa and longtime New York political heavyweight Patrick Gaspard. They dig into the New York mayor's race, the ins and outs of ranked choice voting, and how generational divides, political comebacks, and a post-MeToo reckoning are reshaping the city's politics.
It's Tuesday News Day, not there's a lot news to discuss these days. We open with the NYC Mayoral Democratic Primaries and discuss Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander's appearance on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the strange direction taken by the host. Then we bring on the great Leah Litman to discuss her new book, LAWLESS and the Supreme Court in general. Check out her podcast with Kate Shaw Strict Scrutiny In the Fun Half we check in with Charlie Kirk and Tim Pool as they tie themselves into knots trying to keep their tongue on Trump's boot. Speaking of Trump, he drops an F Bomb (plug the kids ears) on the White House Lawn over Iran and Israel not listening to him. And as promised there is some actual fun had as we watch a car wash owner in Torrance, CA gives ICE the business. All that and more, folks. Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Follow us on TikTok here!: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here!: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here!: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here!: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase! Check out today's sponsors: NUTRAFOL: Get $10 off your first month's subscription + free shipping at Nutrafol.com when you use promo code TMR10 ZOCDOC: Go to Zocdoc.com/MAJORITY and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. SUNSET LAKE: Use the code LEFTISBEST to save 20% at SunsetLakeCBD.com on all their farm fresh CBD products for people and pets. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder – https://majorityreportradio.com/
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We'll hear from protestors about why they're facing off with law enforcement in LA. President Donald Trump is heading to Fort Bragg to celebrate the US Army, but the timing isn't great. Authorities say nine people have been killed in a high school shooting in Austria. We'll tell you what to look out for in today's primaries in New Jersey. And, the world of funk music says goodbye to a pioneer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices