Podcasts about public integrity

Stephen Pimpare is Professor of Public Policy at Vermont Law and Graduate School. He is the author of four books, including A People's History of Poverty and, most recently, Politics for Social Workers: A Practical Guide to Effecting ChangeLincoln Mitchell teaches political science and public policy at Columbia University. He is the author of nine books and his writings have appeared at CNN, Reuters, the New York Times, NBC, the San Francisco Examiner and numerous other media platforms. For more of Lincoln's work you can subscribe to his Substack “Kibitzing with Lincoln” at /lincolnmitchell.substack.com/.”Dave Levinthal Based in Washington, D.C., Dave has led Raw Story's newsroom as editor-in-chief and served as deputy editor of Business Insider, where he oversaw the publication's political investigations and enterprise journalism. Dave has also worked as an editor or reporter at the Center for Public Integrity, Politico, OpenSecrets, the Dallas Morning News and the Eagle-Tribune.His articles have appeared in dozens of publications, including The Atlantic, TIME, Politico Magazine, Rolling Stone, Slate, Salon, Daily Beast and Columbia Journalism Review.We have a discussion about the various issues of importance today:-Verbal and threatened physical attacks on judges who disagree with the administration, including threats for future actions.-The lawlessness of the Trump administration with its tsunami of actions-Defiance of court orders and rulings-Wiping historical references to Blacks, women, and others.-Democratic leadership is absent, with a few exceptions-The need for massive, very public demonstrations against Trump and Musk-Appeasement to Trump by large law firms and universities.The WI Supreme Court race, and Musk's large dollar spend.Music: From David Rovics, “The Richest Man in the World Says So”, 2025-

The Trump Administration is gutting the Justice Department's unit that oversees prosecutions of public officials accused of corruption.Emil Bove has fired the Chief of the Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking Task Force, and Todd Blanche has fired the Justice Department Pardon Attorney.Judge Beryl Howell has blocked sections of Donald Trump's executive order punishing the Perkins Coie law firm.The top ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee calls for the Department of Justice Inspector General to open an investigation into Ed Martin, interim US Attorney for the District of Columbia.Judge Dale Ho has canceled the hearing in the Eric Adams dismissal case after amicus Paul Clement recommended he dismiss the bribery charges with prejudice.Plus listener questions.Questions for the pod? Questions from Listeners Follow AG Substack|MuellershewroteBlueSky|@muellershewroteAndrew McCabe isn't on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for March 17, 2025What Corruption? Trump Pardons Former KY State Senator for Campaign Finance Fraud, and May Be Preparing to Dismantle DOJ Public Integrity SectionOn the heels of dropped charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams under suspicious circumstances, President Donald Trump has pardoned a former Kentucky state senator serving time for federal campaign finance fraud. Trump is also reportedly preparing to restructure and downsize DOJ's public integrity units.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:U.S. Department of Justice - Former Tennessee State Senator and Co-Conspirator Sentenced for Campaign Finance SchemeTennessee Bar Association - U.S. Supreme Court Denies Kelsey's Appeal of Campaign Fraud Conviction New York Times - (Paywall) - Trump Pardons Ex-Tennessee State Senator Imprisoned for Campaign FraudNew York Times - (Paywall) - Justice Dept. Moving to Downsize Units Investigating Fraud and Corruption CNN - Donald Trump's criminal cases, in one placeRoll Call - Speech: Donald Trump Addresses the Staff at the Department of Justice - March 14, 2025 U.S. Department of Justice - Public Integrity SectionGroups Taking Action:Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington,  Public CitizenRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #PoliticalCorruption #USDOJ #DonaldTrump #PublicIntegrity

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Today on Louisiana Considered, we'll hear the final episode  of “Leaving the Island.” The Isle de Jean Charles residents finally move out of harm's way. But problems pile up before the construction dust settles on the resettlement site, The New Isle. Will the residents be able to afford their new homes in the long run? And what will happen to Isle de Jean Charles? —“Leaving The Island” is an Audiation Original Production, produced in partnership with the nonprofit newsroom Type Investigations. The story is based on an earlier print investigation by Columbia Journalism Investigations in partnership with The Center for Public Integrity and Type Investigations. Episode three was partially funded by Columbia Journalism School's Joan Konner Program in the Journalism of Ideas.The series was reported, co-produced, written and hosted by Olga Loginova. Our Executive Producer and Showrunner is Sandy Smallens. The series producer is Max Wasserman, our story editor and co-producer is Susie Armitage, and our investigative editor is Sasha Belenky. Sound design, mix engineering and original music composition by Tom Sullivan and Paul Vitolins of Audiography. Theme music by Mobéy Lola Irizarry. For more information about the series, check out leavingtheislandpod.com.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we'll hear the latest episode of “Leaving the Island.” As construction begins on the resettlement site, Hurricane Ida devastates Isle de Jean Charles and the bayou country. We hear what this means for the relocation process. —“Leaving The Island” is an Audiation Original Production, produced in partnership with the nonprofit newsroom Type Investigations. The story is based on an earlier print investigation by Columbia Journalism Investigations in partnership with The Center for Public Integrity and Type Investigations. Episode three was partially funded by Columbia Journalism School's Joan Konner Program in the Journalism of Ideas.The series was reported, co-produced, written and hosted by Olga Loginova. Our Executive Producer and Showrunner is Sandy Smallens. The series producer is Max Wasserman, our story editor and co-producer is Susie Armitage, and our investigative editor is Sasha Belenky. Sound design, mix engineering and original music composition by Tom Sullivan and Paul Vitolins of Audiography. Theme music by Mobéy Lola Irizarry. For more information about the series, check out leavingtheislandpod.com.

Today on  Louisiana Considered, we'll hear the latest episode  of “Leaving the Island.” Louisiana's Office of Community Development revamps the rules of the resettlement project, but the Jean Charles Choctaw Nation fights back to restore its original vision. We hear what tensions emerge. —“Leaving The Island” is an Audiation Original Production, produced in partnership with the nonprofit newsroom Type Investigations. The story is based on an earlier print investigation by Columbia Journalism Investigations in partnership with The Center for Public Integrity and Type Investigations. Episode three was partially funded by Columbia Journalism School's Joan Konner Program in the Journalism of Ideas.The series was reported, co-produced, written and hosted by Olga Loginova. Our Executive Producer and Showrunner is Sandy Smallens. The series producer is Max Wasserman, our story editor and co-producer is Susie Armitage, and our investigative editor is Sasha Belenky. Sound design, mix engineering and original music composition by Tom Sullivan and Paul Vitolins of Audiography. Theme music by Mobéy Lola Irizarry. For more information about the series, check out leavingtheislandpod.com.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we'll hear the latest episode of “Leaving the Island.” The state agency administering the resettlement grant realizes that there are actually two tribes living on Isle de Jean Charles. A brief history lesson explains why both tribes call the Island home. —“Leaving The Island” is an Audiation Original Production, produced in partnership with the nonprofit newsroom Type Investigations. The story is based on an earlier print investigation by Columbia Journalism Investigations in partnership with The Center for Public Integrity and Type Investigations. Episode three was partially funded by Columbia Journalism School's Joan Konner Program in the Journalism of Ideas.The series was reported, co-produced, written and hosted by Olga Loginova. Our Executive Producer and Showrunner is Sandy Smallens. The series producer is Max Wasserman, our story editor and co-producer is Susie Armitage, and our investigative editor is Sasha Belenky. Sound design, mix engineering and original music composition by Tom Sullivan and Paul Vitolins of Audiography. Theme music by Mobéy Lola Irizarry. For more information about the series, check out leavingtheislandpod.com.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we'll hear the latest episode of  “Leaving The Island.” It took the chief of the Jean Charles Choctaw Nation over 20 years and two failed attempts to move his people out of harm's way. And now, with a federal grant of $48 million, it seems like his plan is coming to fruition. Then, a letter lands on the Governor's desk that changes everything. —“Leaving The Island” is an Audiation Original Production, produced in partnership with the nonprofit newsroom Type Investigations. The story is based on an earlier print investigation by Columbia Journalism Investigations in partnership with The Center for Public Integrity and Type Investigations. Episode three was partially funded by Columbia Journalism School's Joan Konner Program in the Journalism of Ideas.The series was reported, co-produced, written and hosted by Olga Loginova. Our Executive Producer and Showrunner is Sandy Smallens. The series producer is Max Wasserman, our story editor and co-producer is Susie Armitage, and our investigative editor is Sasha Belenky. Sound design, mix engineering and original music composition by Tom Sullivan and Paul Vitolins of Audiography. Theme music by Mobéy Lola Irizarry. For more information about the series, check out leavingtheislandpod.com.

This week on Louisiana Considered, we are bringing you the new podcast, “Leaving the Island,” a story about the nation's first attempt to relocate an entire community due to climate change. Today we'll hear the first part of episode one.In 2016, Louisiana received $48 million from the federal government to move the residents of Isle de Jean Charles, a small barrier island at the tip of Terrebonne Parish that has become uninhabitable due to climate change. This resettlement was seen as a pilot program that other communities in need of relocation could replicate. Today, we'll learn what made the Island residents decide to leave their beloved home. But first, we hear from podcast host and journalist Olga Loginova about how she first became interested in this story, and what she hopes this podcast can accomplish.—“Leaving The Island” is an Audiation Original Production, produced in partnership with the nonprofit newsroom Type Investigations. The story is based on an earlier print investigation by Columbia Journalism Investigations in partnership with The Center for Public Integrity and Type Investigations. Episode three was partially funded by Columbia Journalism School's Joan Konner Program in the Journalism of Ideas.The series was reported, co-produced, written and hosted by Olga Loginova. Our Executive Producer and Showrunner is Sandy Smallens. The series producer is Max Wasserman, our story editor and co-producer is Susie Armitage and our investigative editor is Sasha Belenky. Sound design, mix engineering and original music composition by Tom Sullivan and Paul Vitolins of Audiography. Theme music by Mobéy Lola Irizarry. For more information about the series, check out leavingtheislandpod.com.

Skidaway Island, Georgia, is home today to a luxurious community that the mostly White residents consider paradise: waterfront views, live oaks and marsh grass alongside golf courses, swimming pools, and other amenities. In 1865, the island was a thriving Black community, started by freedmen who were given land by the government under the 40 acres program. They farmed, created a system of government, and turned former cotton plantations into a Black American success story.But it wouldn't last. Within two years, the government took that land back from the freedmen and returned it to the former enslavers. Today, 40 acres in The Landings development are worth at least $20 million. The history of that land is largely absent from day-to-day life. But over a two-and-a-half-year investigation, journalists at the Center for Public Integrity unearthed records that prove that dozens of freed people had, and lost, titles to tracts at what's now The Landings. “You could feel chills to know that they had it and then they just pulled the rug from under them, so to speak,” said Linda Brown, one of the few Black residents at The Landings.This week on Reveal, with the Center for Public Integrity and in honor of Black History Month, we also show a descendant her ancestor's title for a plot of land that is now becoming another exclusive gated community. And we look at how buried documents like these Reconstruction-era land titles are part of the long game toward reparations.  This is an update of an episode that originally aired in June 2024. Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/newsletter Connect with us onBluesky, Facebook and Instagram Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Send us a textCorporal Salvatore Oldrati from Mantua Township Police Department, Gloucester County, New Jersey, who has fully dedicated his life to protecting and serving the residents of his community. During the early morning hours of September 14, 2021, Mantua Township Police arrived first on the scene and were confronted with a man armed with a gun. Shortly after the shooting, an investigation was completed by the New Jersey State Police Shooting Response Team along with the Attorney General's Office.Once the investigation was completed, Corporal Oldrati was cleared to return to work in October 2021. According to the Mantua Township Use of Force Policy, Volume 1 Chapter 12, pages 7 through 10 states. In May of 2023, twenty months after returning to full patrol duty, Corporal Oldrati was wrongfully indicted and accused of 2nd Degree Reckless Manslaughter by the Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA). Corporal Oldrati's family, friends and law enforcement communities, are rallying together in support requesting senators, congressmen/women, law makers and all legislators to stand up and rectify these egregious abuses by the OPIA.                Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramApple PodcastSpotifyYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilySherri AllsupKetaReviveToyota of HackensackPoPl Discount code TSP20Support the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Part 1:We talk with Jonathan Alter, an award-winning author, political analyst, documentary filmmaker, columnist, television producer and radio host.We discuss the inauguration.Part 2:We talk with David Leinthal who has ledRaw Story's newsroom as editor-in-chief and served as deputy editor ofBusiness Insider, where he oversaw the publications political investigations and enterprise journalism. Dave has also worked as an editor or reporter at theCenter for Public Integrity, Politico, OpenSecrets, the Dallas Morning News and the Eagle-Tribune.We discuss the inauguration. What can we expect in the near future? WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics, "Time to Act", for Will Von Sproson

It's been a massive, cold and painful week. And he hasn't even been inaugurated yet. We're hurtling towards more and more massive and painful weeks. And massive impacts. And this week the most consequential news revolved around the hearings for SECDEF and the cowardice of Republican Senators and their inability to stand up to Trump and deny Pete Hegseth. But the other party continues to be weak and feckless and sucks in its own unique ways. The Democrats put up a paltry attack. Again. They got rolled. Again. And now it looks as if Hegseth is inevitable and has set the tone for a January of bizarro world cabinet nominees and Trump momentum.  None of it is normal, none of it is acceptable and none of it is preordained. But the Democrats continue to lose. Lose power, lose control, lose the narrative, and lose whatever semblance of cohesion they had. It's time to stop investing in failure, America. The parties are the problem, and independents like you can be an important part of the solution.  Leave the herds. Declare your independence. And watch or listen up. Rieckhoff's got your weekly dose.  And another awesome, smart and unique guest. Kevin Baron is a highly experienced Pentagon and defense reporter with decades of experience in and around the Defense Department and almost a dozen Defense Secretaries. He's seen em all, and been part of the press corps that traveled with them around the world. He was the founding Executive Editor of Defense One, and a national security staff writer for National Journal, and a reporter for Stars and Stripes, the Boston Globe Washington bureau, and the Center for Public Integrity. If you haven't seen it yet, we've changed our format and we've now got full video episodes available on our YouTube page here. While you're there, like it, subscribe. All the stuff. You know what to do. -WATCH video of Paul and Kevin's conversation on our YouTube channel. -Join the movement. Sign up to get our regular breakdowns of the independent news you need to know.  -Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get a cool, new IA hoodie sweatshirt just in time for the start of the cold season.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Ways to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F1lzdRbTB0XYen8kyEqXe Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff/id1457899667 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/49a684c3-68e1-4a85-8d93-d95027a8ec64/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff TuneIn Radio: https://tunein.com/podcasts/News--Politics-Podcasts/Independent-Americans-p1214607/ Ways to watch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@independentamericans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ Social channels: X/Twitter: https://x.com/indy_americans BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyamericans.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stand Up is a daily podcast that I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more GET TICKETS TO PODJAM II In Vegas March 27-30 Today I have 2 great guests. I was unable to produce the good stuff and news again but I think you will like both of my guests. My talk with Rothkopf begins at 32 mins Following a 20-year career as a corporate public relations executive, Wendell Potter left his position as head of communications for CIGNA, one of the nation's largest health insurers, to show the world the dark inner workings of the insurance industry. Check out his Substack  Check out his new documentary : American Hospitals: Healing a Broken System   healthcareuncovered.substack.com He has testified before Senate and House committees, briefed several members of Congress and their staffs, appeared with lawmakers at several press conferences, spoken at more than 100 public forums, and has been the subject of numerous articles in the U.S. and foreign media. His recent book – Deadly Spin: An Insurance Company Insider Speaks Out on How Corporate PR Is Killing Health Care and Deceiving Americans – is an expose of health insurers and a stark warning that corporate spin is distorting our democracy. Currently a senior analyst at the The Center for Public Integrity, a non-partisan nonprofit that produces original, responsible investigative journalism on issues of public concern, Wendell is also the senior fellow on health care for the Center for Media and Democracy, an independent, non-partisan public interest organization. He speaks out on the need for a fundamental overhaul of the American health care system and on the dangers to American democracy and society of the decline of the media as watchdog, which has contributed to the growing and increasingly unchecked influence of corporate PR. He also serves as a consumer liaison representative for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Subscribe to Rothkopf's new Substack  https://davidrothkopf.substack.com/ Follow Rothkopf Listen to Deep State Radio Read Rothkopf at The Daily Beast Buy his books David Rothkopf is CEO of The Rothkopf Group, a media company that produces podcasts including Deep State Radio, hosted by Rothkopf. TRG also produces custom podcasts for clients including the United Arab Emirates. He is also the author of many books including Running the World: The Inside Story of the National Security Council and the Architects of American Power, Superclass, Power, Inc., National Insecurity, Great Questions of Tomorrow, and Traitor: A History of Betraying America from Benedict Arnold to Donald Trump. Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art

In the late 1800s, Wilmington, North Carolina, was a city where African Americans thrived economically and held elected office. This did not sit well with White supremacists, who during the election of 1898 used violence to intimidate voters and overthrow the elected government. It's considered the only successful coup d'etat in US history. The leader of the coup, a former Confederate colonel named Alfred Moore Waddell, gave a speech in which he told White people: “If you see the Negro out voting tomorrow, tell him to stop. If he doesn't, shoot him down. Shoot him down in his tracks.”This week on Reveal, we look back at that coup and its consequences. After the overthrow, North Carolina legislators passed laws segregating White and Black people in housing, trains, schools, libraries, and other public spaces. Those laws were copied in states across the South, sowing the seeds of the Jim Crow era and much of the structural racism that continues today.We then go further back in history, to just after the Civil War, when the US government made its famous “40 acres and a mule” promise to formerly enslaved people. Most Americans assume the promise of land was never kept, but over a two-and-a-half-year investigation, journalists at the Center for Public Integrity unearthed records that prove freed people had, and lost, titles to tracts of land that once were part of plantations.  This is an update of episodes that originally aired in October 2020 and June 2024. Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/weekly Instagram This is an update of episodes that originally aired in October 2020 and June 2024. 

Anthony Whealy KC is a former NSW Supreme Court Judge, and is the current Chair at the Centre for Public Integrity.Whealy and our guest host, Criminologist Dr Xanthé Mallett delve into the most defining moments of his storied career and offer candid insights on the state of legal proceedings today.Xanthé is also here to answer your burning true crime questions. if you have a question or a comment about today's episode, you can leave a voice message using the link below.Send us a question by recording a voice message here.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Guest Host: Dr. Xanthé MallettGuest: Anthony Whealy KCExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardThis episode contains extra content from the ABC and Seven West Media.GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It's a shortened version of this week's more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.Anthony Whealy KC is a former NSW Supreme Court Judge, and is the current Chair at the Centre for Public Integrity.Whealy and our guest host, Criminologist Dr Xanthé Mallett delve into the most defining moments of his storied career and offer candid insights on the state of legal proceedings today.Xanthé is also here to answer your burning true crime questions. if you have a question or a comment about today's episode, you can leave a voice message using the link below.Send us a question by recording a voice message here.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Guest Host: Dr. Xanthé MallettGuest: Anthony Whealy KCExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardThis episode contains extra content from the ABC and Seven West Media.GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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(n.d.). In The Museum of the History of the American Revolution. https://www.amrevmuseum.org/virtualexhibits/when-women-lost-the-vote-a-revolutionary-story/pages/how-did-the-vote-expand-new-jersey-s-revolutionary-decadeThe White House Historical Association, & Shogan, C. (2021, April 8). “We Shall Overcome”: Lyndon Johnson and the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The White House Historical Association. https://www.whitehousehistory.org/we-shall-overcome-lbj-voting-rightsArchive Audio Sources:(Democracy Now!) Rare Video Footage of Historic Alabama 1965 Civil Rights Marches MLKs Famous Montgomery Speech: https://youtu.be/CBm48Scju9E?si=SjGjlUrxHhVfBoBB (The Washington Post) Remembering Rep. John Lewis, in his own words: https://youtu.be/5ayewOtuixI?si=qZvqoS8R6nr97KdH (AAPB) Rep. John Lewis on Bloody Sunday in a 1985 Eyes on the Prize interview: https://www.facebook.com/gbh/videos/rep-john-lewis-on-bloody-sunday-in-a-1985-eyes-on-the-prize-interview-via-aapb/1123272501840163/(JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE) John Lewis: Good Trouble - Bloody Sunday Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYHJ6JlERxY Resources:https://www.eac.gov/help-america-votehttps://www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Social-Justice/Increasing-Voter-Participationhttps://www.justice.gov/crt/media/1348556/dl?inlinehttps://www.rockthevote.org/https://votolatino.org/https://www.nonprofitvote.org/https://nvrtf.org/For a list of related free and confidential resources, please visit: http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov/ Follow Something Was Wrong:Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese:Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo business@tiffanyreese.me The SWW theme Song is U Think U, by Glad Rags. 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This Day in Legal History: Sacco and Vanzetti are Executed On August 23, 1927, Italian immigrants Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed in the Massachusetts State Prison, marking the culmination of one of the most controversial trials in American history. The two men, both anarchists, had been convicted of a 1920 armed robbery and double murder in South Braintree, Massachusetts. However, their trial was widely criticized for being tainted by anti-immigrant and anti-radical sentiments, with many believing they were targeted more for their political beliefs than any clear evidence of guilt. Protests and demonstrations erupted around the world, calling for their release or a new trial.Despite the global outcry, the U.S. judicial system upheld their conviction, and they were sentenced to death. Sacco and Vanzetti's execution sparked widespread condemnation and became a symbol of the miscarriage of justice. Decades later, in 1977, Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis issued a proclamation officially exonerating Sacco and Vanzetti, acknowledging the unfairness of their trial and the lasting impact it had on civil liberties in the United States. Their case remains a powerful reminder of the dangers of prejudice and the importance of due process in the legal system.OpenAI has hired Idriss Kechida as its first global data protection officer, reflecting the company's growing focus on privacy amid its rapid expansion in generative AI. Kechida, previously the associate general counsel and chief privacy officer at Match Group, will oversee OpenAI's compliance with global privacy laws and collaborate closely with the company's privacy legal team, led by Emma Redmond. Kechida was drawn to OpenAI by the unique privacy challenges posed by AI technology. His role is part of a broader hiring spree at OpenAI, which has brought on more than a dozen lawyers recently, including high-profile recruits from companies like Google and Netflix, to address the increasing legal and regulatory scrutiny the company faces. This expanded legal team will tackle issues ranging from trust and safety protocols to lawsuits challenging OpenAI's business practices.OpenAI Swipes Match's Privacy Chief for New Data Protection RoleThe Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked the Biden administration's rule extending Title IX protections to include gender identity and sexual orientation in schools receiving federal funding. This ruling reverses a previous decision by an Alabama judge that allowed the rule to take effect. The rule, adopted in April, faced opposition from over half of U.S. states, leading to multiple lawsuits. Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina successfully appealed to the Eleventh Circuit after an initial failure to secure an injunction from the lower court. The appeals court argued that the rule significantly broadened the scope of Title IX beyond its original intent, potentially exceeding the Education Department's authority. The court cited the Supreme Court's definition of discrimination in *Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education*, which requires harassment to be severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive to qualify under Title IX. Judge Charles R. Wilson dissented, supporting the lower court's decision.Title IX Gender Identity Protections Blocked by Eleventh CircuitThe U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, has partially revived an Arizona law that requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. The ruling reinstates the provision that mandates documented proof for those using the state voter registration form, but leaves in place a lower court's block on similar requirements for the federal registration form. This decision comes after Arizona Republicans and the Republican National Committee requested the revival, following a federal judge's earlier block of the law due to challenges from the Biden administration and advocacy groups. The Supreme Court's ruling underscores ongoing debates over voting rights, especially in battleground states like Arizona.US Supreme Court partly revives Arizona's proof of citizenship voter law | ReutersIn my piece for Forbes on IRS data access and accountability, I highlight the challenges faced by the IRS in securing sensitive taxpayer information, given the vast number of employees and contractors with access. Traditional methods like rigorous vetting and background checks are not sufficient, as insider threats often come from those without prior misconduct. Instead of focusing solely on prevention through vetting, I argue that the IRS should prioritize making all data access traceable and creating formal, transparent avenues for reporting concerns.I propose that the IRS enhance its monitoring capabilities by using artificial intelligence to log and analyze every instance of data access. This would deter unauthorized access and help quickly identify the source of any breaches. Additionally, I suggest establishing an "Office of Public Integrity," a formal mechanism for employees and contractors to disclose information they believe is in the public interest. This office would provide a controlled, internal process for such disclosures, balancing transparency with the need to protect sensitive data. By implementing these measures, the IRS can improve data security and public trust.Bringing Leakers Into The Fold—IRS Data Access And AccountabilityThis week's closing theme is by Ludwig van Beethoven, a composer of some note.Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most revered composers in classical music history, was born in 1770 in Bonn, Germany. His music bridged the Classical and Romantic eras, pushing the boundaries of composition and expression. Among his vast body of work, the Piano Sonata No. 16 in G Major, Op. 31, No. 1, composed in 1802, stands out as a prime example of his innovative style. This piece is part of a set of three sonatas (Op. 31) that Beethoven composed during a period of personal and artistic transformation. The first movement, Allegro vivace, is marked by its lively and playful character, reflecting Beethoven's desire to break away from the traditional sonata form and experiment with new ideas. The sonata was premiered on August 25th, 1802, offering audiences a glimpse into Beethoven's evolving musical vision. As this week's closing theme, the Allegro vivace offers a vibrant and energetic conclusion, embodying the spirit of Beethoven's creativity and the boldness that made him a giant in the world of music.Without further ado, Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 16 in G Major, Op. 31, No. 1, enjoy.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

On this special summer series episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 09, 2024: a look at a new limited podcast series called “40 Acres and a Lie,” a three-part series from Reveal and the Center for Public Integrity, that tells the history of an often-misunderstood government program that gave more than 1,200 formerly enslaved people land titles, only to take the land back, fueling a wealth gap that remains today.

Support We the Punters on PATREON Konrad and James discuss the problem of political donations in Australia, explaining how corporations use donations and lobbying to influence government policy in their favor. Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBE   Punter Citations The Centre for Public Integrity. “Money in politics: a flood of political donations.” Retrieved from publicintegrity.org.au. McGuire, A., Jaspan, C., & Sakkal, P. (2023, June 28). “Australia may ban gambling ads within three years after inquiry report.” The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved from smh.com.au. Murphy, K. (2019, February 1). “Australia's federal politics and foreign donations: An overview.” ABC News. Retrieved from abc.net.au. Sawer, M. (2016, April 4). “Australia trails way behind other nations in regulating political donations.” The Conversation. Retrieved from theconversation.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior reporter for the Center for Public Integrity, April Simpson, talks to Tavis about the new three-part investigative documentary about the dark history of Reconstruction, “40 Acres and a Lie.”

The promise of "40 acres and a mule", is often thought of as a broken one. But it turns out, some freed people actually received land as reparations after the Civil War. And what happened to that land and the families it was given to is the subject of a new series, 40 Acres and a Lie, by our colleagues at Reveal and the Center for Public Integrity.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Today marks two years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade — triggering a Louisiana law that bans nearly all abortions. That's had major implications for women's health in the state. WWNO/WRKF public health reporter Rosemary Westwood has covered the fallout of the ban. She takes stock of where we're at two years after the end of federally protected abortion rights. Director, filmmaker and activist Ruth Leitman's new documentary, "No One Asked You," tells the story of Jackson Women's Health, the former clinic at the center of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization; and the Pink House Defenders, the group of volunteers who helped care for patients entering and exiting the clinic.The Gulf States Newsroom's Maya Miller sat down with Leitman to talk about the process of filming the documentary over seven years, her experience at The Pink House and more.Most know “40 acres and mule” as a promise of reparations — broken by the U.S. government — to formerly enslaved people after the Civil War. But that's not the full story.In a recent investigation, reporters examined the largest collection of land titles from that program ever to be analyzed. Center for Public Integrity reporter April Simpson tells us how the team found that more than 1,200 newly freed men and women actually did receive land — only to have it  taken away. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schrieber. Matt Bloom and Aubry Procell are assistant producers. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12 and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Skidaway Island, Georgia, is home today to a luxurious community that the mostly White residents consider paradise: waterfront views, live oaks and marsh grass alongside golf courses, swimming pools and other amenities. In 1865, the island was a thriving Black community, started by freedmen who were given land by the government under the 40 acres program. They farmed, created a system of government and turned former cotton plantations into a Black American success story.But it wouldn't last. Within two years, the government took that land back from the freedmen and returned it to the former enslavers. Today, 40 acres in The Landings development are worth at least $20 million. The history of that land is largely absent from day-to-day life. But over a two-and-a-half-year investigation, journalists at the Center for Public Integrity have unearthed records that prove that dozens of freed people had, and lost, titles to tracts at what's now The Landings. “You could feel chills to know that they had it and then they just pulled the rug from under them, so to speak,” said Linda Brown, one of the few Black residents at The Landings.This week on Reveal, in partnership with the Center for Public Integrity, we also show a descendant her ancestor's title for a plot of land that is now becoming another exclusive gated community. And we look at how buried documents like these Reconstruction-era land titles are part of the long game toward reparations. Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/newsletter Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

Tune in here to this Friday edition of the Brett Winterble Show with Chad Adams filling in!   Brett is out of town and has Chad Adams taking over the mic, Chad kicks off the program by talking about what's coming up on today's show and Biden struggling in North Carolina polls.   We're joined by Lieutenant Governor candidate, Hal Weatherman, to talk about why he decided to run for Lieutenant Governor and the crisis at our Southern border.  Later in the show Chad talks about the upcoming Charlotte City Council vote on the Panthers' proposal and discusses how this vote will impact the people of Charlotte.  We're also joined by the North Carolina Treasurer, Dale Folwell, to talk about what he has achieved as Treasurer, the use of government vehicles for personal use and what his plans are for the future.   Jim Sterling from the Civitas Center for Public Integrity also joins the show to discuss Governor Roy Cooper's latest vetoes and how it help's political candidates such as himself.   Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Civil War, the federal government's pledge of 40 acres and a mule to the formerly enslaved has been known as a broken promise. But a new report reveals that not only did the government grant land to hundreds of people, it also took that land back and returned it to white southerners. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Alexia Fernández Campbell of the Center for Public Integrity. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Metro Atlanta is experiencing a heat wave. Rose talks with Don Smith, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service, about the temperatures that neared 100 degrees in the Atlanta area. Plus, the Center for Public Integrity, Mother Jones, and the show ,“Reveal”, recently launched their series, “40 Acres and a Lie.” The investigation aims to shed light on how a government program gave land to formerly enslaved people following the Civil War and how that land was rescinded following the assassination of President Lincoln. Rose talks with Alexia Fernández Campbell, a lead reporter of the investigation, and Mila Rios, a descendant whose ancestor was given land in Savannah. Lastly, summer fun has begun for kids in Georgia. Dr. Priyanka Vakati with the Food Allergy Institute discusses what parents should know about protecting their children from food allergens as they head to summer camp. Dr. Vakati also discusses the correlation between food allergies and how food is produced in the U.S.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our historical investigation found 1,250 formerly enslaved Black Americans who were given land – only to see it returned to their enslavers.Patricia Bailey's four-bedroom home sits high among the trees in lush Edisto Island, South Carolina. It's a peaceful place where her body healed from multiple sclerosis. It's also the source of her generational wealth.Bailey built this house on land that was passed down by her great-great-grandfather, Jim Hutchinson, who was enslaved on Edisto before he was freed and became a landowner. “I know this is sacred land here,” Bailey says, “'cause it's my ancestors and I feel it.” Union General William T. Sherman's Special Field Orders, No. 15 – better known as 40 acres and a mule – implied a better life in the waning days of the Civil War. Hutchinson is among the formerly enslaved people who received land through the field orders, which are often thought of as a promise that was never kept. But 40 acres and a mule was more than that. It was real.Over a more than two-year investigation, our partners at the Center for Public Integrity have unearthed thousands of records once buried in the National Archives. In them, they found more than 1,200 formerly enslaved people who were given land by the federal government through the field orders – and then saw that land taken away. None of the land Bailey lives on today is part of Hutchinson's 40 acres. Instead, her family's wealth is built on her ancestor's determination to get and keep land of his own, after losing what he thought he had gained through the field orders.This week on Reveal, with our partners at the Center for Public Integrity, we bring you the first in a three-part series in which we tell the history of an often-misunderstood government program. We explore a reparation that wasn't – and the wealth gap that remains. Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/newsletter Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

Florida recently increased criminal penalties for mistakes and possible fraud by groups who work to register voters. The move has led many of the groups to dramatically scale back their efforts to limit their legal risk. That could lead to lower turnout rates for young voters and voters of color in November.This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center and co-reported with the Center for Public Integrity. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, and political correspondent Susan Davis.This podcast was produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

It's Thursday, which means it's time for the week in politics. Stephanie Grace, the Times Picayune/The Advocate's editorial director and columnist, talks about House Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to back more military aid to Ukraine. That decision rattled several House Republicans this week. They've since called for his removal.  Johnson also visited Columbia University in New York City this week to meet with Jewish students and leaders as anti-war protests there continue — and spread to other U.S. college campuses.  State leaders decided again this year not to give teachers a permanent pay raise, opting for a one-time stipend instead. Many agree that educators are underpaid, but they point to Louisiana's looming deficit as a reason to delay. As costs rise and wages stagnate, Aubri Juhasz, WWNO/WRKF education reporter, spoke with teachers who are struggling to stay in the profession. When disasters like hurricanes, floods and wildfires strike, an army of recovery workers usually descend on the affected area. They remove the debris, and typically move from one disaster to the next.  Some workers are lured by higher than minimum wage pay, overtime and provided transportation. But an investigation by Futuro Investigates, The Center for Public Integrity, and Columbia Journalism Investigations found workers, who are largely Latino, face significant health risks. Maria Ines Zamudio, with the Center for Public Integrity, is lead reporter on the podcast, Toxic Labor, from Latino USA, and joins the show. _____ Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber; our contributing producers are Matt Bloom and Adam Vos; we receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:00 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Tim Murtaugh is the former Communications Director for Trump's 2020 campaign. Currently Tim is the Founder and Principal of Line Drive Public Affairs and Columnist at The Washington Times, Author of **Swing Hard in Case You Hit It: My Escape from Addiction and Shot at Redemption on the Trump Campaign" Host of Line Drive Podcast GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Gerard Filitti is Senior Counsel at The Lawfare Project. He joined The Lawfare Project after working as a litigator in private practice for over 15 years, including at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Osen LLC. He has broad experience in commercial and complex litigation across a wide variety of practice areas, in both state and federal courts. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Between 2018 and 2020, Mike represented District 1 in the Florida House of Representatives. He served on the Judiciary Committee and the Public Integrity and Elections Committee during this term. Between 2013 and 2016, he represented District 2 and served on the Finance and Tax Committee and the Rules, Calendar and Ethics Committee. Both districts are in Florida's panhandle – the Pensacola area.    

In this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, Congressman Dave Joyce from Ohio's 14th congressional district provides invaluable insights into federal spending and legislative processes as a key member of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security. Congressman Joyce dives into dissecting the Homeland Security Bill, navigating appropriations negotiations, and addressing budget concerns. Following Congressman Joyce, Evan Power, Chairman of the Florida Republican Party, joins the discussion to examine the Florida primary results, providing a comprehensive recap of the political dynamics in the Sunshine State. Finally, Politico reporter Kimberly Leonard offers analysis on Florida's political landscape, including updates on Haiti and Governor Ron DeSantis' response to Haiti. Stay tuned for Kiley's Corner where she joins to provide an update on the missing Riley Strain, discuss squatter's rights, and explore the future of subscriptions amidst news of Walmart's self-checkout lanes potentially requiring subscriptions.Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-About our guestsCongressman Dave Joyce has dedicated his life to family and public service. After graduating with his Juris Doctorate from the University of Dayton, Dave worked as a public defender before being elected as Geauga County Prosecutor in 1988 – a position in which he served his community for nearly 25 years. In November of 2012, Dave was elected to represent the 14th Congressional District of Ohio in the U.S. House of Representatives and is currently in his sixth term. He considers it a great honor to represent the people of Northeast Ohio and serve the communities where he was born and raised.As a former prosecutor, the safety and wellbeing of Ohio's communities remain one of Dave's top priorities. He co-founded the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence in the 115th Congress and is the Vice Chair of the Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Caucus. With Ohio being one of the states hit hardest by the opioid epidemic, Dave fights to ensure that the federal funding Congress provides to combat addiction effectively supports the lifesaving work local communities carry out on the front lines of this crisis.Dave serves on the influential House Committee on Appropriations, which is responsible for scrutinizing federal spending and determining how your tax dollars are spent. In this role, he works to restore fiscal responsibility, which he believes is needed to create a stronger, more prosperous nation for the next generation. In keeping with a tradition he established while serving as Geauga County Prosecutor, Dave has returned more than $1.5 million from his personal Congressional budget to the U.S. Treasury since 2013.In 2022, Dave was elected Chairman of the Republican Governance Group, a group of Republican lawmakers from across the country comprised of pragmatic members who are committed to productive and effective governance. Members carefully consider policy stances and aim to make a difference rather than pushing partisan noise.In the first session of the 117th Congress, Dave was once again recognized as one of the most effective and bipartisan lawmakers in Washington by the Lugar Center and Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy.-Evan Power is Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida. He is a native of Chattanooga, TN where he graduated from the McCallie School. Mr. Power moved to Florida where he attended Florida State University. He received a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Science in Political Science. Evan started his career working for the now-Senator Marco Rubio in the Florida House of Representatives, serving both in the Majority Office and the Procedures and Policy Office where he left after serving as the Legislative Analyst. In 2010 Mr. Power was elected Vice Chairman of the Leon County Republican Party and in 2014, he was elected Chairman.Evan served as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 2016 and 2020, where he was elected to the convention rules committee. In 2017, he was elected Assistant Treasurer of the Republican Party of Florida. Mr. Power served as Chair of Chairs of the Republican Party from 2019 to 2023.-Kimberly Leonard is a politics reporter and author of Florida Playbook, based in Miami. Her coverage focuses on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former President Donald Trump and the future of the conservative movement in the state. She has extensive experience covering financial disclosures, spending projections, and health care policy.Kimberly previously worked as a senior Florida politics correspondent for Insider. Before that, she spent a decade covering health care policy in D.C. and has worked for the Washington Examiner, U.S. News & World Report, the Center for Public Integrity and the Huffington Post Investigative Fund. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

This week, George Mason University published a report about Anti-Muslim Discrimination and Information Manipulation, the Basel Institute on Governance reported on successful efforts to improve public integrity in Peru, and the GAO issued a report on the need for more accurate collection of data on foreign investment in US farmland. John and Elliot discuss these items and others and their meaning for the financial crime compliance community.

A lockdown has been lifted at several schools in Harper Woods -- after a shooting in the area of Kelly Road, Woodcrest and Lansdowne streets. Police were on the scene and searching for the suspect -- and have not said if anyone has been caught. The schools were locked down as a precaution. (Credit: Matthew Dae Smith/USA Today) Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is expected to announce charges in a public integrity investigation. There's no word on who will be charged, but former House Speaker Lee Chatfield and several others tied to the former lawmaker have been under investigation.

William Gray is the guy behind Floor Charts, the website and Twitter feed that documents all things graphic in the US Congress. During the day, Bill oversees the strategic communications efforts at R Street and manages its growing Communications team, including overseeing the public relations, digital and events units. He joined the organization in 2020. Previously, William was communications director at Issue One, the leading cross partisan political reform group in Washington, where he helped launch and executive produce the first conservative political reform podcast, Swamp Stories. Prior to Issue One, he managed press and negotiated news partnerships as the media relations specialist for the Center for Public Integrity, one of the oldest nonprofit investigative newsrooms in the country; and was a producer at C-SPAN, delivering daily public affairs programming and coverage of Congress and the White House to viewers around the world.Check out more links, notes, transcript, and more at the PolicyViz website.Sponsor: Nom NomNom Nom delivers fresh food made with whole ingredients, backed by veterinary science. And science tells us that dog health starts in the bowl so improving their diet is one of the best ways to help them live a long, happy life. All you have to do is order, pour and serve.Try Nom Nom today, go to Nom Nom and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping with the code policyviz

In episode 1573, Jack and Miles are joined by senior reporter covering racial equity at The Center for Public Integrity and host of The Heist, April Simpson, to discuss… The USDA's History of Discrimination Against Black Farmers and more! LISTEN: Andromeda by EthelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every 68 seconds in the U.S. there is an attempted sexual assault. It is a staggering statistic that speaks to the urgency of addressing sexual violence. When a rape does occur, there is a scarcity of specially trained sexual assault nurses, a problem exacerbated by the federal government's failure to establish a national directory for them, despite a law mandating it. Roughly 50 years after the creation of forensic rape kits, why is it still so difficult for victims to find the right care and justice? Journalist Ileana Garnand with the Center for Public Integrity joins the 5 Things podcast to discuss the state of medical care for sexual assault victims. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nate says his relationship with the USDA was rocky from the start and he went in knowing he was “dancing with the devil” because of his father's experiences with the agency. In this episode, we'll go through Nate's experiences with the agency and why he thinks ultimately he was just being pushed out of the system. We'll also explore the systemic nature of the USDA's discrimination against Black farmers, and Public Integrity's efforts to get the agency's loan data.

My guest this month brings a wealth of experience in transportation security.www.swtsc.com – Southwest Transportation Security Councilwww.tapaonline.org – Transported Asset Protection Associationwww.nicb.org – National Insurance Crime BureauJ.J. Coughlin conducts business through Corporate Security Solutions – Texas (CSS-T) as its principal owner, providing consulting, investigative, and solution services along with GPS response and recovery services with a focus on supply chain security. Since 2016, JJ has performed audits, assessments and conducted investigations for J&J through his consulting company. In 2020, JJ became a Pinkerton dedicated professional (PDP) assigned to Johnson &Johnson as the North American Supply Chain Security Manager primarily working with the RTO and IRTE vaccine shipments. In 2023, JJ assumed the duties of Director – Global Supply Chain Security for Johnson & Johnson Pharma/Med Tech. J. J. also serves as the Chairman of the Southwest Transportation Security Council (www.swtsc.com), which facilitates the sharing of information through a BOLO/Alert program and maintains a working network with law enforcement and the private industry throughout the US and Canada.The SWTSC also hosts an annual cargo theft summit for industry and law enforcement partners. Prior to starting CSS-T, JJ spent nine years as VP of Services for LoJack Supply Chain Integrity (SCI) and Director of the Supply Chain Information Sharing and Analysis Center. Prior to SCI, JJ spent ten years in the Transportation Industry as a Regional Security Manager for CNF/Conway (Now XPO), a national Transportation and Logistics company. Prior to joining CNF/Conway, he spent twenty-one years with the Dallas, Texas Police Department. Seventeen of those years he was assigned as a Detective or Detective Supervisor in areas including Assaults, Homicide, Intelligence, and Public Integrity. JJ has also instructed classes in Interview and Interrogation Techniques and numerous Supply Chain and Cargo Transportation-related subjects. JJ is a US Army Ist Cav Vietnam Veteran.JJ also authored the book, Cargo Crime: Security and Theft Prevention which was published by Taylor and Francis in October of 2012.The primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.Be safe and enjoy this month's show!With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.For more informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745

Nate Bradford, Jr. and other Black farmers and ranchers are fighting to preserve a type of rural, Black agricultural life. But the past keeps blocking their future. From The Center for Public Integrity and Pushkin Industries, follow Bradford's fight to survive against the long, documented history of government discrimination against Black farmers. 

Can AI revive the local news industry? How will legacy media outlets compete with the increasingly crowded entertainment landscape? How should media executives be assessing the impact of their work?In this episode of What's At Stake, Ylan Mui of Penta sits down with two media industry innovators, Sara Goo, Editor-in-Chief of Axios, and Paul Cheung, CEO of the Center for Public Integrity, to answer these questions and many more. With new developments in technology and as political tensions reach a fever pitch, journalists and media executives alike must think about the future of the industry. This episode is full of industry insights and thought-provoking discussions, including the potential role for AI in reviving local news and the importance of diversity in journalism.

Many Black students live in over-policed, under-funded communities. School should be a safe space for them, a refuge from surveillance and a place to explore. But almost 70% of public high schools and middle schools have police officers on site, and Black students have contact with police more often than White students. When there's police inside the school, and police outside the school, law enforcement is a constant presence in these students' lives.  Today, we're talking to Corey Mitchell, a senior reporter at the Center for Public Integrity who co-wrote the article "When schools call police on kids." We'll hear from Dr. DeMarcus Jenkins, an assistant professor in the School of Social Policy and Practice at the University of Pennsylvania. Finally, we'll speak with Amir Whitaker, senior policy counsel with the ACLU of Southern California. Please also consider this list of resources on the topic, compiled by Subini Ancy Annamma, Ph.D: "Education and Criminalization: Do Black Lives Matter in Schools."

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for August 5th Saturday Publish Date: Aug 4 Friday   Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast Today is Saturday August 5th and happy 60th birthday to NBA great Patrick Ewing ***Ewing*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia 1. Mableton man involved in hit and run with U.S. Postal truck 2. Atlanta man accused of strangling police officer 3. And Former state workers charged with unemployment insurance fraud   All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. Commercial : CUofGA   STORY 1 hit   Earlier this week, Claude William Monroe, a Mableton man, was charged with hit and run for crashing into a U.S. Postal Service truck delivering mail in Austell. The incident caused major injuries to the postal worker. After the collision, Monroe intentionally hit the truck multiple times, claiming the devil told him to do it. He was arrested and is facing charges of driving - hit and run - felony, reckless driving, and aggravated assault. He is currently in custody with a bond set at $15,000.....read more about this story at mdjonline.com. ......................……... see a picture and read more about this at mdjonline.com   Story 2: strangling   Sealy Dale Haggard, an Atlanta man, was charged with strangling a police officer with a chokehold during a violent altercation at 2602 Paces Place NW in Atlanta. The officer sustained visible marks around his neck, as well as lacerations on his arm and head. The officer had difficulty breathing and nearly lost consciousness before breaking free from the hold. Prior to the assault, Haggard was engaged in a loud verbal argument and displayed signs of intoxication. Haggard is facing charges of aggravated assault of a public safety officer, felony obstruction, and public drunkenness. He remains in custody without bond.   Story 3: fraud   Eight former state employees have been indicted on charges of unemployment insurance fraud committed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The indictments accuse the defendants of filing false unemployment claims with the Georgia Department of Labor while they were working for the state. Charges include making false statements and writings, and violating the state employment security law. The indictments followed an investigation by the Georgia Office of Inspector General, working with the state labor department and the U.S. Department of Labor. The case was presented to a Fulton County grand jury by the attorney general's Public Integrity and White Collar Crime Unit. we'll be right back   Break: ESOG– Elon – Dayco   STORY 4: chatt   Chattahoochee Technical College is expanding its Adult Education program to offer free high school equivalency preparation classes at the Mountain View Campus this month and at the Marietta Campus in mid-October. These classes will help individuals who didn't finish high school to prepare for exams that lead to a recognized high school equivalency. The program aims to enroll at least 1,725 students next year, with classes conveniently located near bus stops. In addition to high school equivalency preparation, the program offers adult literacy programs, English as a Second Language instruction, and civics education. For more information, interested individuals can call 770-975-4066 or visit www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu/Adult-Education.   STORY 5: taste   Chris The Taste of Smyrna "Festival of Delectable" is set for September 16, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Village Green in downtown Smyrna. The event will feature over 20 restaurants, offering samples that can be purchased for $1-$5. Admission is free, and there will be live music throughout the day, a beer garden, and a Kids Zone with interactive inflatables. The event is expected to attract over 20,000 people, weather permitting. For more information, contact Missy Miller at JRM Management Services Inc. at 770-423-1330 or missy@jrmmanagement.com.   Story 6: wine   Atlanta-based chef and sommelier, Jordan Lynn Traylor, is partnering with Hillery Cecil and William Adamek to open Marietta Proper, a wine bar and cafe, in late September or early October. The establishment will offer a curated menu of wines, whiskeys, and small plates. The menu will feature breakfast, pastries, and a coffee bar in the morning, while evening service will highlight small plates from around the world to complement the beverages. The bar aims to have 100-150 wine labels and a wide selection of whiskeys. The decor will have an art deco, "Great Gatsby"-inspired flair, offering patrons an elevated experience.   We'll be back in a moment   Break: Drake- Ingles 2- JRM   Story 7: ksu   Kennesaw State will induct its 2003-04 men's basketball team and 2003 women's soccer team into the university's athletic hall of fame. The ceremony will take place on September 15, with a cocktail hour followed by dinner and the induction ceremony. The men's basketball team, coached by the late Tony Ingle, achieved a program-record 35-4 mark, winning the NCAA Division II national championship. The women's soccer team, coached by Rob King, secured a 25-1 record and claimed the national championship, becoming the first team in NCAA D-II history to not allow a single goal during the tournament.   Story 8: Pope   Pope's volleyball team has been consistently successful, winning five state championships since 2009. Coach Erica Miller emphasizes teamwork and staying hungry and humble for the upcoming 2023 season. Rivals Allatoona and Lassiter are eager to improve their performance in the Class 6A state tournament. Other strong contenders in Cobb County include Walton, Harrison, and Hillgrove, all with aspirations for state titles. Mount Paran Christian aims for a third consecutive championship, facing competition from North Cobb Christian, a strong team that reached the state semifinals in 2022 and seeks its first title.   Story 9: parks   The Atlanta Braves have launched Braves Country Baseball and Softball, a youth organization offering league and all-star tournament play for kids aged 5-12. The program aims to promote baseball and softball at the local level and will include three Gwinnett County parks as well as several in Cobb and others around metro Atlanta. The initiative will consist of spring season league play, with opportunities for children to compete in district, regional, and state tournaments, leading to the Braves Country Championships in June. The program is expected to expand across Braves Country, with current participating members from various counties in Georgia and Alabama. For more details, visit Braves.com/BCBS.   We're back with final thoughts after this     Break: Ted's - Henssler 60 Signoff- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. Read more about all our stories, and get other great content at MDJonline.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.   www.henssler.com  www.ingles-markets.com  www.cuofga.org  www.daycosystems.com  www.esogrepair.com  www.drakerealty.com  www.elonsalon.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  The second part of our campaign finance history starts with both a scandal and reform linked to Theodore Roosevelt, and carries through to more recent Supreme Court rulings.  Research: Bedard, Paul. “George Washington Plied Voters with Booze.” USNews and World Report. Nov. 8, 2011. https://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2011/11/08/george-washington-plied-voters-with-booze Blakemore, Erin. “Elections in Colonial America Were Huge, Booze-Fueled Parties.” History.com. Nov. 25, 2019. https://www.history.com/news/colonial-america-election-day-parties R. Brunson, “Swartwout, Samuel,” Texas State Historical Association. Handbook of Texas Online. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/swartwout-samuel. “Buckley v. Valeo.” Federal Election Commission. https://www.fec.gov/legal-resources/court-cases/buckley-v-valeo “Court Decision Stirs Up Fuss.” The Spokesman Review. April 4, 1944. https://www.newspapers.com/image/569336879/?terms=Lonnie%20E.%20Smith%20&match=1 “Did You Know... Samuel Swartwout Skimmed Staggering Sums?” U.S. Customs and Border Protection. https://www.cbp.gov/about/history/did-you-know/samuel-swartwout Dunbar, John. “A Modern history of campaign finance: from Watergate to ‘Citizens United.'” The Center for Public Integrity. Nov. 15, 2017. https://publicintegrity.org/politics/a-modern-history-of-campaign-finance-from-watergate-to-citizens-united/ “Appendix 4 -- The Federal Election Campaign Laws:A Short History.” FEC. https://transition.fec.gov/info/appfour.htm#anchor616480 Encyclopedia of Detroit. “NEWBERRY, TRUMAN HANDY.” https://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/newberry-truman-handy Fair Political Practices Commission. “Use of Campaign Funds.” Campaign Manual. June 2020. https://www.fppc.ca.gov/content/dam/fppc/NS-Documents/TAD/Campaign%20Manuals/Manual_4/Manual_4_Ch_7_Use_of_Campaign_Funds.pdf Fuller, Jame. “From George Washington to Shaun McCutcheon: A brief-ish history of campaign finance reform.” The Washington Post. April 3, 2014. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2014/04/03/a-history-of-campaign-finance-reform-from-george-washington-to-shaun-mccutcheon/ Supreme Court of the United States. “Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.” October 2009. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4163268-Citizens-United-v-FEC-Decision.html “Washington City, May 19, 1840.” The Baltimore Sun. May 21, 1840. https://www.newspapers.com/image/364961740/?terms=%22bill%20to%20secure%20the%20freedom%20of%20elections%22&match=1 Grizzard, Frank E. “George Washington: A Biographical Companion.” ABC-CLIO 2022. Hinnershitz, Stephanie, PhD. “The Smith–Connally Act and Labor Battles on the Home Front.” The National WWII Museum. June 22, 2023. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/smith-connally-act-and-labor-battles-home-front “House of Burgesses.” George Washington's Mount Vernon. https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/house-of-burgesses/ Lau, Tim. “Citizens United Explained.” Brennan Center for Justice. Dec. 12, 2019. https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/citizens-united-explained “McConnell v. FEC.” Federal Election Commission United States of America. https://www.fec.gov/legal-resources/court-cases/mcconnell-v-fec/ “Mark Hanna and the 1896 Election.” United States Senate. https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/minute/Hanna_1896Election.htm#:~:text=At%20age%2015%20he%20moved,coal%2C%20iron%2C%20and%20steel. “Money-in-politics Timeline.” Open Secrets. https://www.opensecrets.org/resources/learn/timeline “Mr. Crittenden's Speech.” Hartfor Courant. Feb. 14, 1839. https://www.newspapers.com/image/369520711/?terms=%22crittenden%22&match=1 Mutch, R. (2002). “The First Federal Campaign Finance Bills.” Journal of Policy History,14(1), 30-48. doi:10.1353/jph.2002.0004 Lewis, Charles. “Was campaign finance an issue in George Washington's day?” Investigative Reporting Workshop. Sept. 27, 2021. https://investigativereportingworkshop.org/news/was-campaign-finance-an-issue-in-george-washingtons-day/ “Louisville.” The Courier-Journal. Feb. 4, 1837. https://www.newspapers.com/image/118738402/?terms=%22bill%20to%20secure%20the%20freedom%20of%20elections%22&match=1 “Mr. Bell's Bill … “ The Natchez Weekly Courier. June 10, 1840. https://www.newspapers.com/image/248855111/?terms=%22bill%20to%20secure%20the%20freedom%20of%20elections%22&match=1 “Naval Appropriation Bill.” The Buffalo Commercial. April 14, 1866. https://www.newspapers.com/image/282153733/?terms=%22Naval%20Appropriations%20Bill%22%20&match=1 "NEWBERRY, Truman Handy." Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/N000062 “Pendleton Act (1883).” National Archives. https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/pendleton-act#:~:text=The%20Pendleton%20Act%20provided%20that,were%20covered%20by%20the%20law. Perlstein, Rick. "Watergate scandal". Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Jun. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/event/Watergate-Scandal Roosevelt, Franklin D. “Veto of the Smith-Connally Bill.” June 25, 1943. https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/veto-the-smith-connally-bill Roosevelt, Theodore. “December 5, 1905: Fifth Annual Message.” UVA – Miller Center. https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/december-5-1905-fifth-annual-message Scott, Kyle, and Matthew A. Kern. “Buckley v. Valeo (1976).” The First Amendment Encyclopedia. 2009. https://www.mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/126/buckley-v-valeo “The Election Case of Truman H. Newberry of Michigan (1922).” United States Senate. https://www.senate.gov/about/origins-foundations/electing-appointing-senators/contested-senate-elections/102Ford_Newberry.htm “Naval Appropriation Bill.” The Philadelphia Inquirer. April 14, 1866. https://www.newspapers.com/image/168100996/?terms=%22Naval%20Appropriations%20Bill%22%20&match=1 Terry, Stephen C. “Major Election Reform Legislation Quietly Approved by Senate.” The Times Argus. March 24, 1976. https://www.newspapers.com/image/657291645/?terms=buckley%20valeo&match=1 “Tursts for Roosevelt.” Freeport Bulletin. Oct. 20, 1904. https://www.newspapers.com/image/762693183/?terms=insurance%20roosevelt&match=1 Thompson, Mary V. “Beer.” George Washington's Mount Vernon. https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/beer/#note3 United States. “Defalcations. Reports of majority and minority ... Report of the Committee of Investigation on the subject of the defalcations of Samuel Swartwout and others : ... also the report of the minority of the Committee.” Thomas Allen. 1839. Accessed online: https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/007704602 United States Senate. “Presidential Election Campaign Fund of 1966.” https://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/SPrt301.pdf Victor, Jennifer Nicoll, Phd. “History of Financing of Federal Campaigns in the US.” Wondrium Daily. July 25, 2021. https://www.wondriumdaily.com/history-of-financing-of-federal-campaigns-in-the-us/ Woodward, Bob and Brian Duffy. “Chinese Embassy Role in Contributions Probed.” Washington Post. Feb. 13, 1997. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/campfin/stories/china1.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part one of our discussion of U.S. campaign financing starts before the colonies had gained their independence and covers some of the earliest ways that money was collected for political parties.  That book title we were after during the episode was "A Children's Illustrated History of Presidential Assassination," by Bryan Young. Research: Bedard, Paul. “George Washington Plied Voters with Booze.” USNews and World Report. Nov. 8, 2011. https://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2011/11/08/george-washington-plied-voters-with-booze Blakemore, Erin. “Elections in Colonial America Were Huge, Booze-Fueled Parties.” History.com. Nov. 25, 2019. https://www.history.com/news/colonial-america-election-day-parties R. Brunson, “Swartwout, Samuel,” Texas State Historical Association. Handbook of Texas Online. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/swartwout-samuel. “Buckley v. Valeo.” Federal Election Commission. https://www.fec.gov/legal-resources/court-cases/buckley-v-valeo “Court Decision Stirs Up Fuss.” The Spokesman Review. April 4, 1944. https://www.newspapers.com/image/569336879/?terms=Lonnie%20E.%20Smith%20&match=1 “Did You Know... Samuel Swartwout Skimmed Staggering Sums?” U.S. Customs and Border Protection. https://www.cbp.gov/about/history/did-you-know/samuel-swartwout Dunbar, John. “A Modern history of campaign finance: from Watergate to ‘Citizens United.'” The Center for Public Integrity. Nov. 15, 2017. https://publicintegrity.org/politics/a-modern-history-of-campaign-finance-from-watergate-to-citizens-united/ “Appendix 4 -- The Federal Election Campaign Laws:A Short History.” FEC. https://transition.fec.gov/info/appfour.htm#anchor616480 Encyclopedia of Detroit. “NEWBERRY, TRUMAN HANDY.” https://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/newberry-truman-handy Fair Political Practices Commission. “Use of Campaign Funds.” Campaign Manual. June 2020. https://www.fppc.ca.gov/content/dam/fppc/NS-Documents/TAD/Campaign%20Manuals/Manual_4/Manual_4_Ch_7_Use_of_Campaign_Funds.pdf Fuller, Jame. “From George Washington to Shaun McCutcheon: A brief-ish history of campaign finance reform.” The Washington Post. April 3, 2014. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2014/04/03/a-history-of-campaign-finance-reform-from-george-washington-to-shaun-mccutcheon/ Supreme Court of the United States. “Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.” October 2009. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4163268-Citizens-United-v-FEC-Decision.html “Washington City, May 19, 1840.” The Baltimore Sun. May 21, 1840. https://www.newspapers.com/image/364961740/?terms=%22bill%20to%20secure%20the%20freedom%20of%20elections%22&match=1 Grizzard, Frank E. “George Washington: A Biographical Companion.” ABC-CLIO 2022. Hinnershitz, Stephanie, PhD. “The Smith–Connally Act and Labor Battles on the Home Front.” The National WWII Museum. June 22, 2023. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/smith-connally-act-and-labor-battles-home-front “House of Burgesses.” George Washington's Mount Vernon. https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/house-of-burgesses/ Lau, Tim. “Citizens United Explained.” Brennan Center for Justice. Dec. 12, 2019. https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/citizens-united-explained “McConnell v. FEC.” Federal Election Commission United States of America. https://www.fec.gov/legal-resources/court-cases/mcconnell-v-fec/ “Mark Hanna and the 1896 Election.” United States Senate. https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/minute/Hanna_1896Election.htm#:~:text=At%20age%2015%20he%20moved,coal%2C%20iron%2C%20and%20steel. “Money-in-politics Timeline.” Open Secrets. https://www.opensecrets.org/resources/learn/timeline “Mr. Crittenden's Speech.” Hartfor Courant. Feb. 14, 1839. https://www.newspapers.com/image/369520711/?terms=%22crittenden%22&match=1 Mutch, R. (2002). “The First Federal Campaign Finance Bills.” Journal of Policy History,14(1), 30-48. doi:10.1353/jph.2002.0004 Lewis, Charles. “Was campaign finance an issue in George Washington's day?” Investigative Reporting Workshop. Sept. 27, 2021. https://investigativereportingworkshop.org/news/was-campaign-finance-an-issue-in-george-washingtons-day/ “Louisville.” The Courier-Journal. Feb. 4, 1837. https://www.newspapers.com/image/118738402/?terms=%22bill%20to%20secure%20the%20freedom%20of%20elections%22&match=1 “Mr. Bell's Bill … “ The Natchez Weekly Courier. June 10, 1840. https://www.newspapers.com/image/248855111/?terms=%22bill%20to%20secure%20the%20freedom%20of%20elections%22&match=1 “Naval Appropriation Bill.” The Buffalo Commercial. April 14, 1866. https://www.newspapers.com/image/282153733/?terms=%22Naval%20Appropriations%20Bill%22%20&match=1 "NEWBERRY, Truman Handy." Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/N000062 “Pendleton Act (1883).” National Archives. https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/pendleton-act#:~:text=The%20Pendleton%20Act%20provided%20that,were%20covered%20by%20the%20law. Perlstein, Rick. "Watergate scandal". Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Jun. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/event/Watergate-Scandal Roosevelt, Franklin D. “Veto of the Smith-Connally Bill.” June 25, 1943. https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/veto-the-smith-connally-bill Roosevelt, Theodore. “December 5, 1905: Fifth Annual Message.” UVA – Miller Center. https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/december-5-1905-fifth-annual-message Scott, Kyle, and Matthew A. Kern. “Buckley v. Valeo (1976).” The First Amendment Encyclopedia. 2009. https://www.mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/126/buckley-v-valeo “The Election Case of Truman H. Newberry of Michigan (1922).” United States Senate. https://www.senate.gov/about/origins-foundations/electing-appointing-senators/contested-senate-elections/102Ford_Newberry.htm “Naval Appropriation Bill.” The Philadelphia Inquirer. April 14, 1866. https://www.newspapers.com/image/168100996/?terms=%22Naval%20Appropriations%20Bill%22%20&match=1 Terry, Stephen C. “Major Election Reform Legislation Quietly Approved by Senate.” The Times Argus. March 24, 1976. https://www.newspapers.com/image/657291645/?terms=buckley%20valeo&match=1 “Tursts for Roosevelt.” Freeport Bulletin. Oct. 20, 1904. https://www.newspapers.com/image/762693183/?terms=insurance%20roosevelt&match=1 Thompson, Mary V. “Beer.” George Washington's Mount Vernon. https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/beer/#note3 United States. “Defalcations. Reports of majority and minority ... Report of the Committee of Investigation on the subject of the defalcations of Samuel Swartwout and others : ... also the report of the minority of the Committee.” Thomas Allen. 1839. Accessed online: https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/007704602 United States Senate. “Presidential Election Campaign Fund of 1966.” https://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/SPrt301.pdf Victor, Jennifer Nicoll, Phd. “History of Financing of Federal Campaigns in the US.” Wondrium Daily. July 25, 2021. https://www.wondriumdaily.com/history-of-financing-of-federal-campaigns-in-the-us/ Woodward, Bob and Brian Duffy. “Chinese Embassy Role in Contributions Probed.” Washington Post. Feb. 13, 1997. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/campfin/stories/china1.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, oversight, investigations and whistleblowers working at break-neck pace. Elected officials find gay democrat married to a man to be more credible. Department of Public Integrity refused to perform search warrants.

This episode is presented by Carolina Readiness Supply -- Dr. Andy Jackson, Director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation, discusses the US Supreme Court's ruling in the North Carolina case that tested whether slate legislatures have wide latitude to draw federal congressional districts.  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 740 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more 18 MINS Following a 20-year career as a corporate public relations executive, Wendell Potter left his position as head of communications for CIGNA, one of the nation's largest health insurers, to show the world the dark inner workings of the insurance industry. Check out his new documentary : American Hospitals: Healing a Broken System He has testified before Senate and House committees, briefed several members of Congress and their staffs, appeared with lawmakers at several press conferences, spoken at more than 100 public forums, and has been the subject of numerous articles in the U.S. and foreign media. His recent book – Deadly Spin: An Insurance Company Insider Speaks Out on How Corporate PR Is Killing Health Care and Deceiving Americans – is an expose of health insurers and a stark warning that corporate spin is distorting our democracy. Currently a senior analyst at the The Center for Public Integrity, a non-partisan nonprofit that produces original, responsible investigative journalism on issues of public concern, Wendell is also the senior fellow on health care for the Center for Media and Democracy, an independent, non-partisan public interest organization. He speaks out on the need for a fundamental overhaul of the American health care system and on the dangers to American democracy and society of the decline of the media as watchdog, which has contributed to the growing and increasingly unchecked influence of corporate PR. He also serves as a consumer liaison representative for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. 42 MINS Baynard Woods is a writer and journalist based in Baltimore. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, Oxford American Magazine, and many other publications. He is coauthor, with Brandon Soderberg, of I Got a Monster: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Corrupt Police Squad. He has a Ph.D. in philosophy and has worked as an educator in a variety of settings. He has written opera libretti for Rhymes with opera and writes and sings with the Barnyard Sharks. Go watch the new film "I got a monster" Check out all things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page