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Next, Hawk calls for expanding the Supreme Court by four seats, drawing nominees from federal judges who held the line against the Trump administration, including Judge Boasberg. Ketanji Brown Jackson gets the nod for Chief Justice. Puerto Rico and Washington DC become states, adding four new senators and giving millions of Americans real representation for the first time. Roe v. Wade gets codified into law nationwide. And critically, Hawk argues Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries must not lead the Senate or House, citing their stated loyalties to foreign interests over their own base. All four items fit on one piece of paper. Voting rights. Court reform. Statehood. Reproductive rights. That's the plan. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

D.C. representative Oye Owolewa and Executive Director for Puerto Rico 51st George Laws Garcia join Chuck Todd for a deep dive into one of America’s most overlooked democratic debates — the fight for statehood for Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. With over 3 million Americans lacking full representation in Congress, Chuck explores the political, constitutional, and cultural hurdles standing in the way. From Puerto Rico’s 58% support for statehood to the District’s struggle under federal oversight, the episode unpacks how history, partisanship, and outdated systems continue to stall progress. The conversation dives into whether D.C. and Puerto Rico would need to enter as a political “duo”, why half measures like expanded autonomy wouldn’t hold up, and how the economic and tax inequalities faced by both territories have real-world consequences. With bipartisan murmurs of support and the next generation of lawmakers pushing the issue, Chuck asks: is America finally ready to welcome its 51st — and maybe 52nd — states? Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. 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 Rep. Oye Owolewa and George Laws Garcia join the Chuck ToddCast 02:00 Over 3 million Americans don’t have representation 04:15 The status of Puerto Rico’s fight for statehood 06:30 Public split in Puerto Rico over its status 08:45 DC can pass local laws governing DC and Puerto Rico 09:30 Puerto Rico’s residents have 58% support for statehood 11:45 Should DC be holding more referendums on this issue? 12:45 The importance of lobbying people in other states 14:15 Muriel Bowser has been boxed in by the administration 15:30 DC and neighboring states don’t want to integrate 16:30 Should Virgin Islands join the fight for statehood? 19:30 DC would be solidly Democratic, Puerto Rico is more up in the air 20:15 Would DC & Puerto Rico have to both get statehood at the same time? 22:00 A new constitutional amendment may need to be passed 23:00 States are only added as duos due to political considerations 24:00 The GOP won’t add DC as a state without a Republican counterpart 26:15 Puerto Rico’s politics would be a huge question mark if admitted 27:45 How would the four congressional seats in PR split politically? 29:15 Is there a middle ground that would grant rights without statehood? 31:30 Why half measures wouldn’t work, Congress could claw things back 33:00 Statehood admission much easier to pass than an amendment 35:30 There is some bipartisan support for statehood 38:00 Could the PR statehood push get a boost from NY and FL? 39:00 DC lost out on huge amounts of Covid money by not being a state 41:30 Puerto Rico receives massively unequal funding relative to states 44:15 Puerto Rico pays more in federal taxes than at least 3 states 46:15 Tax base in DC would be stronger with statehood 47:00 Business are hesitant to operate in DC without statehood status 49:00 Puerto Rico had a huge manufacturing base that has diminished 51:00 Statehood wouldn’t harm people living in other states 53:00 States were added in 19th century where English wasn’t primary languageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck reacts to Democrats outperforming expectations across the board in Tuesday’s elections — from New Jersey to Georgia — signaling a sharp political rebuke of Donald Trump and his influence over the GOP. He breaks down why the results were more than just a good night for Democrats, how high electric bills and cost-of-living concerns shaped key races, and why even Republican strongholds are starting to shift. With Trump’s tariffs facing likely Supreme Court scrutiny and voters blaming Republicans for the government shutdown, this week’s results could reshape not just the midterm landscape but the future of both parties. D.C. representative Oye Owolewa and Executive Director for Puerto Rico 51st George Laws Garcia join Chuck Todd for a deep dive into one of America’s most overlooked democratic debates — the fight for statehood for Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. With over 3 million Americans lacking full representation in Congress, Chuck explores the political, constitutional, and cultural hurdles standing in the way. From Puerto Rico’s 58% support for statehood to the District’s struggle under federal oversight, the episode unpacks how history, partisanship, and outdated systems continue to stall progress. The conversation dives into whether D.C. and Puerto Rico would need to enter as a political “duo”, why half measures like expanded autonomy wouldn’t hold up, and how the economic and tax inequalities faced by both territories have real-world consequences. With bipartisan murmurs of support and the next generation of lawmakers pushing the issue, Chuck asks: is America finally ready to welcome its 51st — and maybe 52nd — states? Finally, he answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and previews the upcoming weekend in college football. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. 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 07:30 Tuesday’s elections went even better than expected for Democrats 09:00 Ciaterreli hit all his targets from 2021 and still got blown out 12:00 High electric bills could have resulted in Dem wins in Georgia 15:00 Election results were a repudiation of Donald Trump 16:45 Donald Trump creates the political weather, and voters don’t like it 17:15 Trump blamed the shutdown for the losses, giving Dems more leverage 19:00 Voters blame R’s over D’s for the shutdown by 10 point margin 21:45 We could see more Republican retirements from congress 23:15 Likely the Supreme Court rules against Trump’s tariffs 25:00 Election results could reshape the redistricting fight 26:00 When dust settles, redistricting may not swing advantage to either side 27:30 Cost of living is going to be the defining issue in the midterms 29:15 Democrats mistake with Latinos was appealing to identity, not class 30:00 It wasn’t a good night for Democrats, it was a GREAT night 31:30 Republican candidates will start to distance themselves from Trump 34:15 Democrats now have a reasonable shot at winning the senate 38:00 Rep. Oye Owolewa and George Laws Garcia join the Chuck ToddCast 40:00 Over 3 million Americans don't have representation 42:15 The status of Puerto Rico's fight for statehood 44:30 Public split in Puerto Rico over its status 46:45 DC can pass local laws governing DC and Puerto Rico 47:30 Puerto Rico's residents have 58% support for statehood 49:45 Should DC be holding more referendums on this issue? 50:45 The importance of lobbying people in other states 52:15 Muriel Bowser has been boxed in by the administration 53:30 DC and neighboring states don't want to integrate 54:30 Should Virgin Islands join the fight for statehood? 57:30 DC would be solidly Democratic, Puerto Rico is more up in the air 58:15 Would DC & Puerto Rico have to both get statehood at the same time? 1:00:00 A new constitutional amendment may need to be passed 1:01:00 States are only added as duos due to political considerations 1:02:00 The GOP won't add DC as a state without a Republican counterpart 1:04:15 Puerto Rico's politics would be a huge question mark if admitted 1:05:45 How would the four congressional seats in PR split politically? 1:07:15 Is there a middle ground that would grant rights without statehood? 1:09:30 Why half measures wouldn't work, Congress could claw things back 1:11:00 Statehood admission much easier to pass than an amendment 1:13:30 There is some bipartisan support for statehood 1:16:00 Could the PR statehood push get a boost from NY and FL? 1:17:00 DC lost out on huge amounts of Covid money by not being a state 1:19:30 Puerto Rico receives massively unequal funding relative to states 1:22:15 Puerto Rico pays more in federal taxes than at least 3 states 1:24:15 Tax base in DC would be stronger with statehood 1:25:00 Business are hesitant to operate in DC without statehood status 1:27:00 Puerto Rico had a huge manufacturing base that has diminished 1:29:00 Statehood wouldn't harm people living in other states 1:31:00 States were added in 19th century where English wasn't primary language 1:33:30 Chuck's thoughts on the interview with Rep Oye and George Laws Garcia 1:34:30 Ask Chuck 1:35:00 Was Mamdani's political skill the difference vs other progressives who lost? 1:45:45 Thoughts on Elise Stefanik running for governor of New York? 1:50:45 How will Biden's presidency be viewed in 30-40 years? 1:56:30 What would Ronald Reagan think about Trump? 2:05:00 College football previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this engaging episode of The Yard Sign, Florida's original political podcast hosted by Johnny Torres, guest Marco Rivera—a Puerto Rican political commentator—joins for a lively discussion blending Latin American geopolitics, U.S. foreign policy, and Tampa Bay sports fervor. Kicking off with intros and reflections on multiparty politics in Latin America versus the U.S. two-party system, the duo highlights Puerto Rico's cultural fusion as a "blend of U.S. and Central America," touching on statehood frustrations and everyday governance judged by garbage pickup, road paving, and festive parties. They pivot to Trump's bold authorization of CIA operations against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, crediting Marco Rubio's State Department role for refocusing on the Western Hemisphere after decades of neglect. Drawing from personal anecdotes, they lament Venezuela's fall from an oil-rich "franchise of America" under Chávez to a "Hispanic Gaza Strip," rife with corruption, Chinese infiltration, and resource grabs in neighbors like Guyana and Colombia. The conversation explores ulterior motives—untapped oil reserves potentially slashing U.S. gas prices below $2/gallon—while praising strong opposition ready to restore democracy, contrasting it with Cuba's entrenched complacency and the end of the wet foot/dry foot policy under Obama. Energy tangents critique renewables' inefficiencies per thermodynamics, favoring "all of the above" approaches amid nuclear deals in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Shifting to scandal, they dissect Telegram leaks exposing crude chats among young Republicans, predicting long-term fallout on party recruitment and optics. The episode culminates in Tampa Bay Buccaneers hype, crowning Baker Mayfield MVP for his second-year turnaround from "retire" calls to leading the NFL's best record, crediting coach Todd Bowles' tactical grit. Casual fans unpack football's chess-like strategy versus soccer's one-on-ones, debating the run game's counterintuitiveness. Sports talk extends to baseball woes: why the Rays flop in football-crazed Tampa (a "tech town" with Lightning loyalty trumping bandwagon vibes), cultural disconnects in Hispanic communities, and Miami's distraction-fueled apathy. They muse on Orlando's untapped baseball potential and St. Pete's logistical stadium pitfalls, ending on Tampa's rising identity beyond Busch Gardens, fueled by Grammy-winning locals like Doechii. **Topic Chapters:** 00:00:00 - Intro & Puerto Rican Politics 00:05:55 - Trump vs. Venezuela: CIA Ops & Maduro Pressure 00:15:41 - Venezuela's Collapse & Latin American Corruption 00:20:34 - Ulterior Motives: Oil, China, & Resources 00:23:24 - Energy Debates: Nuclear, Solar, & Thermodynamics 00:25:17 - Telegram Leaks: Young GOP Scandal Fallout 01:06:56 - Tampa Bay Bucs: Baker Mayfield MVP Hype 01:18:20 - Football Strategy vs. Baseball Tactics 01:22:34 - Rays Stadium Woes & Tampa Sports Culture 01:35:12 - Lightning Loyalty & Tampa's True Identity **YouTube Tags:** The Yard Sign podcast, Florida politics, Trump Venezuela, CIA operations Maduro, Latin America geopolitics, Puerto Rico statehood, Baker Mayfield Bucs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL MVP 2025, Telegram leaks Republicans, young GOP scandal, oil reserves Guyana, China Latin America, wet foot dry foot policy, Tampa sports culture, Rays stadium debate, Lightning hockey, Marco Rubio State Department, Johnny Torres podcast Join The Yard Sign as we discuss the latest in US politics, including insights on Marco Rubio and the current political news in Florida. As always, we bring you a unique perspective on the week's top news stories. Listen to our podcast for in-depth analysis. Visit our website: http://theyardsign.com Like The Yard Sign on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theyardsign Follow The Yard Sign on Twitter: http://twitter.com/theyardsign Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFit1jbe16x5TlfMr0P9y9A

In the third episode of this  series, Doug Casey, Michael Yon, and host Matt Smith explore current events and global dynamics with "3 observations and 1 prediction" from the past week. This session offers Doug's reflections from Buenos Aires, Michael's international insights, and discussions on critical topics like the U.S. election, media manipulation, and political influence. --- [00:00:00] Introduction and Episode Setup   Matt kicks off with Doug Casey and Michael Yon, noting the format: three observations and one prediction. Doug shares his first observation from Buenos Aires, reflecting on his travels and the upcoming U.S. election. [00:01:00] Doug's Thoughts on Elon Musk's Election Influence   Doug discusses Elon Musk's offer of monetary incentives tied to voting intentions, hinting at potential legal issues and raising questions about the importance of elections in a coercive system. Doug argues that the government's reach should be limited. [00:04:00] Michael's Personal Anecdotes on Election Bribery   Michael recalls personal memories involving bribery in voting, comparing it to similar tactics in Thailand, where candidates offer incentives like whiskey and shoes to voters. He also speculates on Elon Musk's potential political aspirations. [00:07:00] Doug on a Constitutional Convention Possibility   The discussion shifts to the idea of rewriting the U.S. Constitution. Doug reflects on potential public support for a leader with a military background, given the volatile times ahead. [00:11:00] Michael's Barber Encounter in Okinawa   Michael shares a unique story about a barber in Okinawa who is preparing for a food shortage. This reveals a cultural inclination towards preparedness and tracking global issues. [00:17:00] Doug's Observation on Media Bias and Subscriptions   Doug shares his analysis of media bias at The Washington Post and its impact on subscription numbers. He discusses Bezos's political silence, hinting that media influences elections more than endorsement choices. [00:21:00] Discussion on U.S. Presidential Candidates   Michael and Doug discuss the Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, expressing skepticism about her qualifications. They analyze the media's role in shaping public perception. [00:25:00] Michael's Skepticism of Media Manipulation in Combat Photography   Michael, with extensive experience in combat zones, discusses inconsistencies in a recent photograph of Trump, revealing insight into potential manipulation in media. [00:34:00] Michael's Analysis on a North Korean Defector's Fraudulence   Michael recalls a 60 Minutes interview with a North Korean defector, which he quickly deemed fraudulent. His expertise in identifying inconsistencies led to public validation of his suspicions years later. [00:37:00] Doug on Election Polls and the "Installation" of Candidates   Doug critiques election polls, suggesting they are unreliable and politically motivated. He predicts Kamala Harris could be “installed” due to media manipulation, despite Trump's popularity in certain regions. [00:42:00] Puerto Rico's Statehood Movement   Doug discusses the Democrats' strategic interest in making Puerto Rico a state, which would shift political representation in favor of the Democrats. [00:46:00] Michael on Philippines Statehood Aspirations   Michael shares insights into the Philippines' history and the notion of becoming a U.S. state. He compares the unique culture and perspectives found there with the ongoing challenges in regions like Mindanao. [00:52:00] Closing Thoughts on Election and Predictions   As the episode winds down, the team reflects on the uncertain future of the U.S. elections. They share varied perspectives on how quickly (or slowly) the election results may be resolved, ending with Michael's perspective on immigration at the U.S. border and closing remarks from Doug on his rapport with Michael and Matt.

Our guest this week is George Laws-García, the Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Statehood Council. A longtime policy advocate and consultant and native of San Juan, Laws-García was tapped to be the organization's first executive director to increase the engagement of Puerto Rico statehood supporters. George and I have a great conversation about the hows and whys of statehood, roadblocks and resistance the movement faces and the tension between advocates for statehood versus full independence. He is a wealth of information and an extremely thoughtful approach that I know you'll appreciate. He doesn't shy away from the dark side of the imperial and colonial relationship between the U.S. and Puerto Rico and some of the atrocities that those we are unfamiliar with our past might find surprising. Resources Puerto Rico 51st Puerto Rico 51st on Twitter Puerto Rico 51st on Facebook Puerto Rico 51st on Instagram Puerto Rico 51st on YouTube George H. Laws García on Twitter George H. Laws García on Instagram -- If you like the pod version of #UNFTR, make sure to check out the video version on YouTube where Max shows his beautiful face! www.youtube.com/@UNFTR Please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Join the Unf*cker-run Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/2051537518349565 Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee® at shop.unftr.com. Subscribe to Unf*cking The Republic® at unftr.com/blog to get the essays these episode are framed around sent to your inbox every week. Check out the UNFTR Pod Love playlist on Spotify: spoti.fi/3yzIlUP. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic® is produced by 99 and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com) and Hold Fast (holdfastband.com). The show is written and hosted by Max and distributed by 99. Podcast art description: Image of the US Constitution ripped in the middle revealing white text on a blue background that says, "Unf*cking the Republic®."Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unftrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our second episode of Mano a Mano, co-hosts George Laws García and Martin Rivera provide a detailed examination of Puerto Rico's statehood movement. Uncover the strides made in 2022 and 2023, explore current priorities in the 118th Congress, and learn how we can work together to anticipate challenges in 2024. This episode is a vital exploration of Puerto Rico's ongoing quest for full democracy and self-determination. Watch episodes of Mano a Mano on YouTube @PuertoRico51st.Interested in learning more about the statehood movement? Visit our Website: https://www.pr51st.comSign-up for Email Updates: http://www.pr51st.com/take-action/sign-up/Follow us on: Facebook - @PR51stTwitter - @PuertoRico51stInstagram - @PR51st Produced by Caandor Labs.

#Th3innerCircle #Providence #Podcast #RhodeIsland #classifieddocuments Elias Garcia joins the circle to speak about bill S.780 - Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act which is in the senate and is expected to be in the president's desk this year. Classified documents found in multiple places tied to President Joe Biden. Most recently former Vice president Mike Pence turned over classified documents found at his home. What is going on? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Circle Hotline: (646) 580-8303 Email: Th3innercircle278@gmail.com

Author Javier Hernández joins David to discuss his new book Puerto Rico for Puerto Ricans - Why It Will Always Be That Way. Topics include: :03 Colonialism, Puerto Rican culture and nationality :13 English and Puerto Rico's class system :16 The myth of Puerto Rico Statehood :20 Why Statehooders hate Casa Pueblo :23 National Rail/Transit for Puerto Rico :26 2014 GAO Report :30 The Reality of Taking Congressional Seats :34 Financial Independence and "Puerto Rico: The Economic Case for Sovereignty" :36 The Need for Election Oversight in PR Elections :42 Electoral Alliances :49 Immigration and Xenophobia If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and rate us on Apple and Spotify Podcasts! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-binkowski/support

Justin Higgins and John Gunnison of Politics + Media 101 interview George Laws, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Statehood Council.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.

Can there be an alternative approach to Puerto Rico's statehood vs. status quo vs. independence divide? Latino Rebels Radio host Julio Ricardo Varela searches for answers with Jean René Santiago-Cruz and Victoria Rodríguez-Roldán of Estadistas MVC to explore a left-wing progressive stake regarding statehood. NOTE: The views on the merits of the different status options from Jean René and Victoria are not representative of Movimiento Victoria Ciudadana (MVC). Estadistas MVC is an autonomous network that is affiliated with but not institutionally representative of MVC because Estadistas MVC's coalescing element (statehood) is not shared by many MVC members (pro-independence and pro-sovereignty supporters).

If Puerto Rico became independent, what would happen to its economy? Some fear Puerto Rico would self-destruct, but author Javier A. Hernández has a different take. In this episode, we sit down with Javier to discuss how a sovereign Puerto Rico could potentially be economically sustainable. In the second half of the show, we break down the latest Puerto Rican News Headlines, including: Marking the anniversaries of The Ponce Massacre & the abolition of slavery in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico's new debt restructuring plan going into effect The Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act and Puerto Rico Statehood bills stalling in Congress Daddy Yankee announces his retirement Residente's ‘This Is Not America' music video & More! Guest: Javier A. Hernández, Author Host: Joshua ★ https://twitter.com/jsdeleon ★ Follow & Support the Show ★ Support This Podcast ★ https://www.savechicagomedia.org Website ★ https://www.paseomedia.org YouTube ★ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiErkggr7eqspgCfR9jUOZA Facebook ★ https://www.facebook.com/paseopodcast Twitter ★ http://twitter.com/PaseoPodcast Instagram ★ https://www.instagram.com/paseopodcast ★ About Our Guest(s) & Other Fun Links ★ Javier A. Hernández Twitter ★ https://twitter.com/PRexitBook Puerto Rico: The Economic Case for Sovereignty ★ https://www.amazon.com/Puerto-Rico-Economic-Case-Sovereignty/dp/B09QP42BSD ★ In The News ★ 77 Flavors Chicago Podcast x Paseo Podcast Episode ★ https://anchor.fm/77-flavors-of-chicago/episodes/Humboldt-Park---pt-2---Joshua-Smyser-DeLeon-e1g1mg6 Block Club Chicago Feature on the Podcast ★ http://ow.ly/MWu550COMH Chicago Public Library Panel: Who Tells Your Story? Celebrating Chicago Community Media ★ https://youtu.be/Jtpf9YQgFqA ★ Partners + Additional Credits ★ CIMA ★ https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/independent-media-alliance-about-cima/Content?oid=82156315 Puerto Rican Cultural Center Website ★ https://prcc-chgo.org Sounds ★ MEINL Percussion

Today we talk about the End of California and Miami, Indiana Jones and Temple of Doom, the Puerto Rico Statehood pickle, and Jamon Ibérico. Eat your landlords my friends. Halal Cartels is hosted by Gabe Pacheco, a Chicano comedian with a background in education and Sameer Naseem, an Indian American comedian and marketing maven Two products of the Global South talking trash and centering ourselves at the heart of culture and empire here in lovely Brooklyn. And just like the Wu, we do it for the children Gabe Pacheco IG: @gabepac1 Twitter: @gabe_pacheco Sameer Naseem IG: @sameermon Twitter: @sameermon Contact: Halalcartels@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/Halalcartels

Joe Henderson, Co-Show Runner and Executive Producer of the hit TV series, “Lucifer,” joins the Three Rural White Guys to discuss political agenda setting. In Jacob's sunburned return from the Caribbean, the guys discuss anti-vaxers and D.C./Puerto Rico Statehood.

Are party politics at play in Washington when it comes to Puerto Rico statehood? Inside America host Ghida Fakhry gives us her take in this week's In Short. Watch the full programme here: https://youtu.be/7wWtSCKC9ag

New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich announced on Tuesday that he would introduce legislation to set the wheels in motion for Puerto Rico statehood. Is this just a ploy to guarantee 2 more Democratic Senators? Darren White gives his opinion on the matter and takes your calls.

Gov. Pedro Pierluisi explains why the time has come for statehood for Puerto Rico. NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Leigh Ann Caldwell and Washington Bureau Chief for the Texas Tribune, Abby Livingston, discuss Covid relief and Texas recovery. 

In our latest episode of the Fun Time Program, John & Vivica chat with Rev. Wendy Hamilton about her campaign for congress in the District of Columbia and the issues that inspired her to run including DC Statehood, Universal Basic Income and inspiring more people to become engaged by being a hope dealer in politics. Links Fun Time Program https://www.funtimeprogram.com https://www.facebook.com/funtimeprogram https://twitter.com/funtimeprogram https://www.instagram.com/funtimeprogram/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA82QVmwBVA1vG22Gzv099Q Rev. Wendy Hamilton https://www.revwendyforcongress.com https://www.facebook.com/RevWendyHamilton https://twitter.com/revwendy3 https://www.instagram.com/revwendyforcongress/ Humanity Forward https://movehumanityforward.com https://www.facebook.com/humanity4ward https://www.instagram.com/humanity_forward/ https://twitter.com/HumanityForward Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - How Rev. Wendy got her start in politics 07:09 - Getting started with the Andrew Yang campaign 11:51 - What inspired Rev. Wendy to run for Congress? 17:30 - Why the fight for DC statehood is so important 18:13 - What role does the current DC representative have in Congress? 20:55 - Why it is important to advocate for important issues beyond statehood. 25:14 - On being inspired by The Squad 28:06 - The challenges of running against an entrenched incumbent 31:59 - Why having competitive elections is so important for voter enthusiasm 33:09 - On being a “Hope Dealer” 34:33 - Why running for office is about more than just winning, it's about changing the conversation and enabling new ideas to be heard and considered. 35:12 - What is the biggest challenge in running for office? 39:54 - What is it going to take to get DC Statehood passed? 50:56 - Will the push for DC Statehood help the push for Puerto Rico Statehood? 54:50 - Why Universal Basic Income is the most important issue after DC Statehood 55:05 - MLK was championing for a UBI when he was shot and killed 57:09 - How are we going to pay for UBI? 1:01:04 - How far we have come since the Democrats laughed at Andrew Yang on the debate stage in Detroit just one year ago. 1:02:55 - How Andrew Yang transitioned from running for president to continuing to fight for his ideas with his non-profit Humanity Forward 1:06:27 - Why turnout is going to be the most important factor in this election 1:09:00 - What is has been like since announcing her campaign 1:11:06 - How can people help out with the campaign? 1:11:49 - How the ban on political advertising on social media has hindered fundraising. 1:13:25 - Rev. Wendy loves the Yang Gang! 1:20:24 - Final Words

In the latest episode of For the Win, Abby & guest host Eduardo Soto spoke with Luis Davila, former deputy director and general counsel for the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration, about D.C. & Puerto Rico Statehood, why it would be a long process, why Democrats believe it would help them gain seats, and how economic factors have impacted the vote.

In this segment of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Natasha Lycia Ora Bannan, Senior Counsel for Latino Justice, to discuss the statehood referendum on the ballot for voters in Puerto Rico today, the inability of Puerto Ricans to cast a vote in the US presidential elections, and why relations between the island's population and the US government continue to be characterized by colonialism.

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The funeral of a military man. A young man escapes homophobia. We all recall memories associated with our contentious relationship with our political identity. What is your anecdote of the concept of Puerto Rico Statehood?

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In episode 41, we dive deep into the latest travel ban news with the circuit courts getting involved via a temporary stay. We also discuss the upcoming vote for Puerto Rican statehood. Plus, Senator Elizabeth Warren has been silenced by Congress. This and more on #InJustice.

In episode 41, we dive deep into the latest travel ban news with the circuit courts getting involved via a temporary stay. We also discuss the upcoming vote for Puerto Rican statehood. Plus, Senator Elizabeth Warren has been silenced by Congress. This and more on #InJustice.

1. West Wing on Puerto Rico Statehood2. Wolf Blitzer CNN on Rick Santorum Gaff3. MSNBC on Rick Santorum4. Romney on Puerto Rico Statehood5. Starting Point on Rick Santorum and the Language Issue6. Johan Bodell ''The 51st State?''Music: Apollo 440 ''Crazee Horse,'' Ramones ''My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down,'' Placebo ''Trigger Happy Hands,'' James Iha ''To Who Knows Where,'' & Nine Inch Nails ''The Hand That Feeds.''Be The Change You Want To See In Puerto RicoSupport ChangeSupport Puerto Rico StatehoodRebel Against Colonialism & All Those That Perpetuate It

The Puerto Rico Statehood movement is a coalition of Republicans, Democrats, and independents all working together to achieve full equality within the Union of States. This is why it is important for every Statehood supporter to gain perspective to the fact that, while we remain a territory, our job is to leave national partisanship aside until we accomplish our ultimate goal. Statehood is not a Republican issue and it is not a Democrat issue its an American Civil Rights issue, its a political issue, its a democratic deficiency issue affecting almost 4 million American citizens living on an island territory of the United States. Nevertheless, every single pro-statehood Puerto Rican must get involved in national politics it doesnt matter whether youre republican or democrat we must get involved in national politics because they are consequential to out political goals. Our involvement and activism in both parties can influence the partys position on our status problem as a matter of public policy that, once a party gains control of the federal government, the partys public policy will help bend politicians to treat the subject in a particular way. Therefore, I dont see any practical benefit for any pro-statehood supporter favoring or, god-forbid, supporting Congressman Luis Gutierrez for Congress. It doesnt matter if you happen to be a Democrat or a Republican Luis Gutierrez has dedicated much of his tenure in Congress to negatively affect the Statehood movement. So has New Yorks Nydia Velazquez.It is up to you to get involved, and seek and help out those who are aspiring for political office that are and will be friends to Puerto Rico and our noble cause for Statehood. We have friends in both Partys they understand our struggle, they understand our strife, they understand it is unfair and un-American and that the current political status flies in the face of Democracy - and we need to do everything within our power to help elect them in 2012 and beyond.In this episode of Be The Change Puerto Rico Podcast we interview Congressional candidate for Illinois 4th District, Hector L. Concepcin. He is one of those friends.Music: Apollo 440 ''Crazee Horse,'' Zwan ''Freedom,'' Tool ''Schism,'' Dave Matthews Band ''#41,'' Creedence Clearwater Revival ''Lookin' Out My Back Door,'' and Tyler Bates ''Two Perfect moments.''Be the change you want to see in Puerto Rico and get involved.Inquiries and questions: bethechangepr@gmail.comTo support Hector L. Concepcin for US Congress visit his official Facebook page, or Union Estadista also on Facebook. You can also call (847) 406-8031 or Ana Echevarria (939) 397-3939. Get involved!

The language issue on Puerto Rico Statehood is pivotal and important. Unfortunately, most people, even in the island, have the language debate wrong. Puerto Ricans for the most part are proficient in English in one form or another. When polled, island residents consistently say they wish to dominate the language and wish more English is taught in public schools. The reason this doesn't happen is because the language issue has been taken hostage by the Pro-Commonwealth Popular Democratic Party. For decades, said party has sought to limit English in schools as a way to perpetuate the status quo. They also use the issue as a way to block Statehood, go to Congress and say ''Here, Puerto Ricans do not speak English and some don't even want to learn it.'' This is false. Mainland residents must be aware that what is going on in the US island territory goes much deeper than any one would have you believe.Music by: Apollo 440 ''Crazee Horse,'' Zwan ''Ride A Black Swan,'' Wise Guys ''Start the Commotion,'' Green Day ''American Idiot,'' and Pixies ''Isla de Encanta.''Enjoy and remember, support Puerto Rican Statehood.Be the change you want to see in Puerto Rico.

In this episode we feature excerpts from the 2011 Young Democrat's of America National Conference held in Kentucky during the last week of July. Puerto Rico made an impact and had presence in the conference. We must also make clear that, while this episode feature Democrats, the Puerto Rico Statehood issue is not a one party issue - neither Democrat nor Republican. Rather, it is an American Democracy and Civil Rights issue where 4 million American citizens remain disenfranchised solely because of geographic and misconceived and faulty judicial interpretations. Since the Puerto Rico Statehood movement is a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independent voters, We wish to reflect that by presenting an episode featuring the Young Republican Federation of Puerto Rico in a future podcast if that organization is willing to submit audio for us to work with. Music: Apollo 440, ''Crazee Horse,'' Empire of the Sun, ''Standing on the Shore (Lifelike Remix),'' Joey Ramone, ''What A Wonderful World,'' Tiger Army, ''Forever Fade Away,'' Ben Harper, ''Fight Outta You,'' and INXS, ''Don't Change.''