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In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate and Charlie dive into a wide range of topics for 'Dumb Bleep of the Week.' They discuss the controversial Senate payday provisions, the new proposal for 50-year mortgages, and the irony behind the Biden administration's approach to lowering tariffs. The duo also touches on issues like anti-Rand Paul sentiments, the SNAP benefits mess, and the bizarre logic some people hold about deserving to live somewhere based on birthright. Additionally, they explore significant fraud in the ACA, talk about the push for Epstein files disclosure, and critique women's accountability in relationships. 00:00 Intro 02:09 Senate Bill Controversy 09:04 FDR's Second Bill of Rights 13:06 Trump and the 50-Year Mortgage 27:21 Ben Shapiro on Affordability 46:54 Obamacare Fraud Allegations 49:53 Insurance Fraud and Enhanced Subsidies 52:10 Tariffs and Price Reductions 01:01:00 Transgender Issues in Sports 01:03:49 Socialism vs. Capitalism Debate 01:10:07 Rand Paul and Political Loyalty 01:17:05 Epstein Files and Political Maneuvering 01:22:29 Women, Accountability, and Relationships  

Today on America in the MorningGovernment Shutdown Ends After 43 days, the United States government is once again open for business.  John Stolnis has the details from Washington.   Demands For Epstein Files Be Released House Democrats upon their return to Washington on Wednesday released a trove of emails related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, including ones involving President Trump, which was followed later in the day by a Republican release of Epstein documents.  As correspondent Ed Donahue reports, with the response to new Epstein emails, a vote on the House floor is expected in the coming days to release all of the Epstein files.  Grijalva Sworn In Seven weeks after she was elected in Arizona, a Democrat Congresswoman is sworn into office, hours before the government shutdown ended.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Trump Wants Netanyahu Pardoned President Trump wants a pardon in Israel's leader Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption case, and sent a letter to Israel's President.  Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports any pardon cannot happen until after a trial has ended, and if the current Israeli Prime Minister is found guilty.   Chicago's Catch & Release A federal judge ordered the release of more than 600 people arrested as part of the Trump administration's “Operation Midway Blitz” immigration crackdown in Illinois.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.   Government Reopens The longest government shutdown in US history has ended with the House passing the spending bill by a vote of 222 to 209.  Even with the government open, it will take time for things to get back to normal, as travelers will still experience some airport delays, and when SNAP recipients receive their full benefits will vary by state.  John Stolnis has a recap from Washington.            Focusing On Healthcare House Democrats and some Republicans are urging a vote on extending Obamacare subsidies, an idea that might get pushback from the White House.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Hemp Out Of The Spending Bill Even though Congress passed the spending bill with overwhelming GOP support, there are some Republicans who are not happy with one part of the bill – a ban on many THC-infused products, something Kentucky Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul wanted overturned.  Katie Clark reports.   Flight Concerns Remain Even with an end to the government shutdown, flight schedules continue to shrink, and delays and cancellations at the airports are for some making flying intolerable.  Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.   Finally   The U.S. Mint has shut down the presses and ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and in recognition of the growing irrelevance of the 1-cent coin.  Lisa Dwyer reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former intelligence officer and Democratic senate candidate from Kentucky Joel Willett joins Chuck Todd for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation — from his post-9/11 path into military service to the experiences that pushed him toward the Democratic Party. They highlight the parallels between his own story and JD Vance’s, offering candid thoughts on Hillbilly Elegy and how addiction, inequality, and disillusionment shape modern politics. He argues that the fentanyl crisis can’t be solved by policing supply alone — the real solution lies in investing in treatment, healthcare access, and rebuilding opportunity in communities like his home state of Kentucky. The conversation turns sharp as Willett critiques senate Democrats’ handling of the recent shutdown deal, calling it a “betrayal of the public,” and weighs in on the Democrats’ leadership struggles, the GOP’s subservience to Trump, and the erosion of national security norms. From the dangers of AI-era inequality to the growing politicization of the intelligence community, Willett warns that without courage and reform, even the institutions built to protect democracy could falter. Go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! 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 Joel Willett joins the Chuck ToddCast 02:00 Joel’s origin story 03:15 9/11 was what led Joel to join the armed services 05:00 Experiences in the military led him to join the Democratic party 07:00 Parallels between Joel’s origin story and JD Vance’s 08:00 Thoughts on Hillbilly Elegy? 09:45 It’s hard to square the JD Vance of 2016 vs Vance now 10:30 Politicians haven’t been able to address the fentanyl crisis 11:45 The conversation is only focused on supply side of overdose crisis 13:45 Investment needs to be made in treatment, not incarceration 15:45 It’s too tough to get access to quality rehab resources 17:30 You never get over the loss of a parent 18:15 Kentucky needs more healthcare facilities writ large 19:15 Administration has shown they don’t care about healthcare access 21:30 How should the government be thinking about future jobs in AI era? 23:30 AI is not the panacea that many think it is 25:15 Fascism grows in the fertile fields of inequality 26:30 Tax policy needs to address historic inequality 27:30 Capital gains should be taxed at least at the same rate as labor 29:45 Most people receiving benefits work or want to work 31:00 The system has been bought and paid for by entrenched interests 32:45 Why did Andy Beshear win and Amy McGrath lose? 34:30 Andy Beshear willing to speak his truth and show up 35:00 How would Joel try to win over Trump voters? 38:00 Shutdown deal struck by Democrats was a betrayal of the public 40:00 The shutdown fight isn’t technically over 41:45 8 Democrats who voted yes aren’t running for reelection in ‘26 42:30 ACA subsidies may actually get Republican votes in January 43:15 Republicans will do whatever Trump says to 44:45 Without a healthcare deal, Dems should shutdown govt in January 46:00 Should Chuck Schumer resign as senate minority leader? 47:15 Thoughts on Rand Paul and his distancing himself from Trumpworld? 49:00 Republicans aren’t governing for the entire country 51:15 Threats are being made to a free and fair election in ‘26 53:00 The state of the American intelligence community? 55:00 Joel’s security clearance revoked for saying mean things about Trump 55:45 Right wing Twitter is influencing the intelligence community 57:45 The military isn’t going to save America from authoritarian takeover 58:45 Resignation of head of southern command is a big dealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down the political fallout from the ending of the longest government shutdown in history— and what it revealed about both parties’ internal divides. He also answers listeners’ questions regarding the shutdown. Then, former intelligence officer and Democratic senate candidate from Kentucky Joel Willett joins Chuck Todd for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation — from his post-9/11 path into military service to the experiences that pushed him toward the Democratic Party. They highlight the parallels between his own story and JD Vance’s, offering candid thoughts on Hillbilly Elegy and how addiction, inequality, and disillusionment shape modern politics. He argues that the fentanyl crisis can’t be solved by policing supply alone — the real solution lies in investing in treatment, healthcare access, and rebuilding opportunity in communities like his home state of Kentucky. The conversation turns sharp as Willett critiques senate Democrats’ handling of the recent shutdown deal, calling it a “betrayal of the public,” and weighs in on the Democrats’ leadership struggles, the GOP’s subservience to Trump, and the erosion of national security norms. From the dangers of AI-era inequality to the growing politicization of the intelligence community, Willett warns that without courage and reform, even the institutions built to protect democracy could falter. Finally, he gives his update ToddCast Top 5 Senate seats most likely to flip parties, and answers more non-shutdown related questions in “Ask Chuck” Go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! 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 03:15 Shutdown fight wasn’t only about healthcare, Dems wanted a fight 05:00 Shutdown was impacting people who don’t follow politics & risky 05:45 Democrats are fighting over tactics, not policy 07:30 Democrats need a leadership change, but may not happen right away 08:30 There’s a growing divide amongst Republicans in congress 09:30 The trickle down economy isn’t working for most Americans 10:30 Voters will want more guardrails on economy to help inequality 11:30 Q&A - Shutdown related questions 11:45 Republicans control government, why aren’t they getting more blame? 13:00 Media mistakenly believes the public understands government 15:15 Johnson kept the house adjourned to avoid optics issues 17:15 Journalists need to explain politics in a way that’s accessible 18:15 How do you win a shutdown fight? Is it possible to win one? 20:00 Congress should find a way to make shutdowns impossible 21:30 Shutdowns are purely for partisan actors 24:30 Is a tough vote the only thing Democrats extracted from shutdown? 28:00 Schumer is a terrible communicator and can’t communicate the win 29:30 Why was the legislative process so dysfunctional? 33:45 We need a congressional leader to make the committee process work 39:00 Joel Willett joins the Chuck ToddCast 41:00 Joel’s origin story 42:15 9/11 was what led Joel to join the armed services 44:00 Experiences in the military led him to join the Democratic party 46:00 Parallels between Joel’s origin story and JD Vance’s 47:00 Thoughts on Hillbilly Elegy? 48:45 It’s hard to square the JD Vance of 2016 vs Vance now 49:30 Politicians haven’t been able to address the fentanyl crisis 50:45 The conversation is only focused on supply side of overdose crisis 52:45 Investment needs to be made in treatment, not incarceration 54:45 It’s too tough to get access to quality rehab resources 56:30 You never get over the loss of a parent 57:15 Kentucky needs more healthcare facilities writ large 58:15 Administration has shown they don’t care about healthcare access 1:00:30 How should the government be thinking about future jobs in AI era? 1:02:30 AI is not the panacea that many think it is 1:04:15 Fascism grows in the fertile fields of inequality 1:05:30 Tax policy needs to address historic inequality 1:06:30 Capital gains should be taxed at least at the same rate as labor 1:08:45 Most people receiving benefits work or want to work 1:10:00 The system has been bought and paid for by entrenched interests 1:11:45 Why did Andy Beshear win and Amy McGrath lose? 1:13:30 Andy Beshear willing to speak his truth and show up 1:14:00 How would Joel try to win over Trump voters? 1:17:00 Shutdown deal struck by Democrats was a betrayal of the public 1:19:00 The shutdown fight isn’t technically over 1:20:45 8 Democrats who voted yes aren’t running for reelection in ‘26 1:21:30 ACA subsidies may actually get Republican votes in January 1:22:15 Republicans will do whatever Trump says to 1:23:45 Without a healthcare deal, Dems should shutdown govt in January 1:25:00 Should Chuck Schumer resign as senate minority leader? 1:26:15 Thoughts on Rand Paul and his distancing himself from Trumpworld? 1:28:00 Republicans aren’t governing for the entire country 1:30:15 Threats are being made to a free and fair election in ‘26 1:32:00 The state of the American intelligence community? 1:34:00 Joel’s security clearance revoked for saying mean things about Trump 1:34:45 Right wing Twitter is influencing the intelligence community 1:36:45 The military isn’t going to save America from authoritarianism 1:37:45 Resignation of head of southern command is a big deal 1:42:00 ToddCast Top 5 Senate seats most likely to flip parties 1:43:15 #1 North Carolina 1:47:30 #2 Maine 1:49:30 #3 Georgia 1:51:15 #4 Michigan 1:53:30 #5 Ohio 1:55:30 Democrats can absolutely win the majority in the senate 1:56:30 Ask Chuck 1:56:45 How different would America be if we hadn’t ended the draft? 1:59:45 Which college football head coaching jobs are most attractive? 2:03:15 Viability of female presidential candidates?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We've got ourselves a good old-fashioned legislative brawl over hemp. The Senate just shut down Rand Paul's amendment that tried to strip out restrictions on intoxicating hemp products from the new government funding deal. This is the kind of hemp that doesn't quite fall under marijuana, the THCA and Delta-9 stuff that's skirted federal legality thanks to a 2018 farm bill maneuver. Paul, joined by Ted Cruz and a solid group of Democrats, argued this would gut the hemp industry in Kentucky and beyond. Mitch McConnell, of all people, led the charge in cracking down — he wants to shut down what he sees as a loophole before he exits stage right in 2026.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The hemp industry is pissed. They lobbied hard, warning this will lead to job losses, ruined crops, and wiped-out businesses. But some law enforcement groups, anti-drug organizations, and even alcohol and legal marijuana folks were all in favor. They argue the current situation puts minors at risk and needs to be cleaned up. Rand Paul says his fight wasn't about holding up the government funding, but rather making sure someone in the Senate stood up for hemp farmers. Still, the amendment failed, and the broader bill — restrictions included — is going to move forward. And unless something magical happens in the House, it looks like the loophole days are done.Personally, I'm pretty skeptical of the idea that we're one bad gummy away from chaos in the streets. I've never bought the whole “kids are going to die if we don't regulate this tomorrow” pitch. That's not to say we shouldn't have age restrictions and public usage laws — we definitely should — but we need to be real about this. America needs a consistent weed policy. We're in this weird limbo where it's both legal and illegal, regulated and unregulated, and the result is that nobody really knows what's what.The 50-Year Mortgage PlanDonald Trump floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage on Truth Social, and it immediately got dragged on cable news. Fox Business host Charlie Payne slammed the plan as a bad way to fix housing affordability. The math doesn't lie: you might pay less per month, but in the long run, you'd nearly double the total cost of the house. That didn't stop Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, from calling it a game-changer. But Pulte's now facing heat because this idea just doesn't have a lot of fans.The appeal is pretty simple. You give younger buyers a way into the housing market with a lower monthly payment. Maybe that helps them get in the game earlier, buy a house in their twenties, start building equity. But let's be honest — the problem isn't just the monthly payment. It's the cost of everything. I didn't buy a house in my twenties because I wasn't ready, and I wanted to live a little. That's not a mortgage issue. That's a culture issue.And when I finally did buy, I didn't care how long the mortgage was. I cared about location, timing, and whether I actually wanted to settle down. A 50-year mortgage might help on the margins, but it's not the silver bullet for housing affordability. Maybe it gets a few people in the door earlier. Maybe not. But it's certainly not going to fix the system.Schumer on the Hot SeatChuck Schumer is taking incoming fire from all directions. After eight Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to end the shutdown, a lot of progressives decided enough was enough. Groups like MoveOn and Indivisible are now calling for Schumer to resign. Even some moderates are joining the chorus. They say he's out of touch, ineffective, and unable to confront Trump in any meaningful way.MoveOn claims 80% of their members want Schumer out. Representatives like Rashida Tlaib, Ro Khanna, and Seth Moulton have all voiced their displeasure. But over in the House, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is standing by Schumer. He gave a full-throated endorsement, saying Schumer is the right man for the job and that his fight during the shutdown was valiant. So at least publicly, Schumer isn't going anywhere.But this does shine a spotlight on the growing rift within the Democratic Party. The progressives want more aggression, more resistance, and less compromise. Schumer's old-school Senate style — the backroom deals, the procedural wrangling — doesn't cut it for them anymore. Whether or not this turns into an actual leadership challenge is still up in the air. But the frustration is loud and growing, and Chuck is smack in the middle of it.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:39 - Latest on Shutdown00:04:21 - Interview with Kirk Bado00:29:16 - Update00:29:52 - Hemp Products00:33:57 - 50-Year Mortgages00:37:58 - Calls for Schumer to Resign00:41:41 - Interview with Kirk Bado (con't)01:08:10 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Fighting for you from the Foxhole of Freedom—   Number One— The public execution of Charlie Kirk is now being investigated as a hate crime according to the prosecutors who are slowly putting together the case against the 22 year old assassin—   Number Two— Free Speech is being attacked in Canada and the United Nations who are ever more bold about silencing anyone they simply don't agree with—they keep calling free speech dangerous—   Number Three— Its now day 42 of the government shutdown—and with Rand Paul pushing for some amendments we may not get an actual end to this ridiculous mess for another few days—Paul wants to ban some intoxicating hemp products from being sold at gas stations and convenience stores—and he may just get his way to get this stopped—  

Dan points out that Rand Paul actually did something worthwhile for the people by pointing out that the CR is going to hurt the hemp industry + Jonathan Fahey joins to talk about the latest on immigration | aired on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 on Nashville's Morning News with Dan MandisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government shutdown, Senate deal, filibuster—what actually happened? Today I walk through the 60–40 procedural vote where eight Democrats joined 52 Republicans, why Rand Paul broke ranks, and how a “clean CR” differs from this compromise. We unpack what's funded through September versus January, the guaranteed December vote on ACA subsidies, and why the Left's outrage at Chuck Schumer misses the point. If you've heard the chants about “what democracy looks like,” let's test that claim against reality—with clarity, not chaos. Conservative, not bitter, we cut through the noise and explain how the House, the filibuster, and appropriations really work—and what might happen next.

Government shutdown, Senate deal, filibuster—what actually happened? Today I walk through the 60–40 procedural vote where eight Democrats joined 52 Republicans, why Rand Paul broke ranks, and how a “clean CR” differs from this compromise. We unpack what's funded through September versus January, the guaranteed December vote on ACA subsidies, and why the Left's outrage at Chuck Schumer misses the point. If you've heard the chants about “what democracy looks like,” let's test that claim against reality—with clarity, not chaos. Conservative, not bitter, we cut through the noise and explain how the House, the filibuster, and appropriations really work—and what might happen next.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  President Trump proposes a bold shift in healthcare policy — redirecting Obamacare subsidies away from insurance companies and straight into Americans' hands to buy their own coverage. But would that fix rising healthcare costs or just reshuffle who gets the money? In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, we break down Trump's tweet, the deeper flaws in the Affordable Care Act, and why real insurance — true risk-based coverage — disappeared long before Obamacare ever arrived. From high-risk pools to Rand Paul's “Costco healthcare” idea, we explore what genuine reform could look like and why Washington keeps missing the mark.

IL Republican Congressman Darin LaHood joined us to talk:-New York elects a new Mayor-The 'kitchen table issues"-Affordability needs to be front and center in the next year -The massive money being thrown at candidates for campaign contributions -The Virginia AG race and the text scandal -The Government shutdown "It's gone on way too long, there are ramifications of it.  Frankly it's kind of a shutdown of pain and how much pain people can take on it...sooner rather than later we have to get the Government opened back up"-FAA and SNAP  To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here

"Dead as Fried Chicken" Hosts: Darren Weeks, Vicky Davis Website for the show: https://governamerica.com Vicky's website: https://thetechnocratictyranny.com COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AND CREDITS AT: https://governamerica.com/radio/radio-archives/22642-govern-america-november-8-2025-dead-as-fried-chicken Listen LIVE every Saturday at 11AM Eastern or 8AM Pacific at http://governamerica.net or on your favorite app. Senators Rand Paul and John Kennedy spar on Congressional pay during shutdown. Food banks slammed by hungry people as resources run scarce. Ted Cruz says there will be no end to the filibuster. SCOTUS reverses lower court saying Trump administration must find money to fully fund SNAP. Will the current funding crisis lead to new calls for privatization? ESG not doing so well with investments. Canadian government kills hundreds of healthy ostriches, destroying family's livelihood. Farmers' Almanac announces final issue. Russia moves to implement mandatory biometric ID for certain online activities, and more. Phone calls throughout the show.

Today The Chicks talk about everything from a Big Pharma exec collapsing during Trump's presser in the Oval Office to Kennedy's bold plan to cut Congress's pay during a shutdown. Meanwhile, Pelosi's retirement, Rand Paul's defiance, and MTG's throwbacks bring the heat.Plus: Tucker's Fuentes backlash, Islam's spread across Texas and NYC, and Gen Z's disturbing defense of socialist Rep. Mamdani. This episode covers all the insanity — from “fat privilege” to fake ICE stories, liberal TikTok meltdowns, and a viral reporter trying to shame Sydney Sweeney.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Become a premium member of the Angel Guild at https://Angel.com/Chicks to stream YoungDavid today and get two free tickets to see David in theaters this Christmas.Take advantage of Prolon's limited-time offer—get 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift whenyou subscribe to their 5-Day Program at https://Prolonlife.com/CHICKSNourish your hair, skin, and nails with HealthyCell's Vibrant Hair, Skin & Nails—get 20% off your first order at https://HealthyCell.com/CHICKS with promo code CHICKS.Whatever fall throws at you, make sure you're prepared—visit https://ReadyWise.com and use codeCHICKS10 for 10% off your order today!

Today The Chicks talk about everything from a Big Pharma exec collapsing during Trump's presser in the Oval Office to Kennedy's bold plan to cut Congress's pay during a shutdown. Meanwhile, Pelosi's retirement, Rand Paul's defiance, and MTG's throwbacks bring the heat. Plus: Tucker's Fuentes backlash, Islam's spread across Texas and NYC, and Gen Z's […]

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston and Charles 'Chuck' Thompson discuss the latest in politics and economics with a critical eye on current events. They break down Snap benefits, the cost of social security, and Elon Musk's potential trillionaire status. Tune in for this week's Dumb Bleep of the Week where they also cover Gavin Newsom, Trump's call to end the filibuster, misrepresentations about price drops, and controversial reactions to NYC's new mayor. Join us for a fact-filled, engaging conversation! 00:00 Intro 01:24 SNAP 03:51 Debunking Misconceptions About Corporate Subsidies 12:11 Elon Musk's Trillion Dollar Pay Package 23:01 Rand Paul's Social Security Proposal 30:18 Trump's Push to Eliminate the Filibuster 32:44 Debating the Filibuster's Future 37:07 Trump's Thanksgiving Cost Claims 38:42 Analyzing Inflation and Prices 45:46 RJC and Political Commentary 53:35 Economic Policies and Socialism  

Who is MAGA? Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Thomas Massie and Rand Paul? - or, Donald Trump, Lindsey Graham, Randy Fine and Mark Levin? The only hope for MAGA is to Dump Trump and his neocon partners.

Joe opens the show talking about what kind of eggs Democrats are willing to break, what the Republicans really fear, and a whole lot of Rand Paul's libertarian nonsenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capitol and Kayfabe - Exploring the Intersection of Wrestling and Politics. This week, hosts Jack Hunter and John Poz discuss MAGA vs MAGA, Rand Paul, Thomas Massie, CM Punk, Jey Uso, WWE, NXT, Halloween Havoc, Ted Turner, Donald Trump, and much more!About Capitol and KayfabeCapitol and Kayfabe is a podcast that explores the intersection of political issues and professional wrestling. Hosted by John Poz and Jack Hunter, the show offers in-depth discussions on current events, political figures, and wrestling legends, providing a unique take on both worlds.

Hour 3 is devoted to political talk as Larry welcomes Sen. Rand Paul and Tres Watson from Kentucky Politics Weekly to Wednesday's show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry talks to Sen. Rand Paul about the current government shutdown, the debate over the filibuster, and gross government spending, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's always a lag between change taking place and the effects of that change being felt. We are in that weird spot right now... and President Trump knows it. Keep the faith and trust the plan, he says. Deporting people who broke the law to be here completely undermines the democrat game plan, which is why they're so desperate to fight ICE and any enforcement to remove illegals from America. Many in the GOP want to trade Rand Paul for John Fetterman. Listen to hear why.

Adam and Jeff say a bunch of unfortunately prescient stuff about Yoshinobu Yamamoto, give credit where credit is due to Rand Paul's bitch ass, state the obvious about the swearing in (or lack thereof) of duly elected Democratic lawmaker Adelita Grijalva, and then talk about a whole bunch of other stuff too!Show notes: https://rebrand.ly/569ofzw

I asked Andy Barr, Nate Morris, and Daniel Cameron about immigration, Rand Paul, Mitch McConnell, the Ukraine war, and why they are even running for the Senate in the first place. This is episode one of two, and next week I ask about the national debt, Israel, and a few other topics.

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Today's Headlines: Trump's Asia trip is somehow still going, with his latest stop in Beijing producing no trade deal — but plenty of showmanship. After what he called an “amazing” meeting with Xi Jinping, Trump said China will resume buying U.S. soybeans and pause export limits on rare earth minerals, while the U.S. cuts fentanyl tariffs from 20% to 10%. Missing from the talks: Taiwan, Russian oil, or China's access to Nvidia's AI chips. Also not discussed (but probably should've been): Trump's pre-meeting Truth Social post saying he's ordering the military to restart nuclear weapons testing — something no U.S. president has done since 1992. The Kremlin warned that if Washington breaks the moratorium, Moscow “will act accordingly.” Back in the US, SNAP and WIC benefits for over 40 million Americans are set to expire tomorrow as Senate Republicans blocked emergency funding, while also refusing to let Democrats use USDA contingency funds to keep the programs alive. Meanwhile, coffee might finally get cheaper — Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Rand Paul introduced a bipartisan bill to repeal Trump's coffee tariffs. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker asked ICE to pause raids in Chicago over Halloween weekend after agents fired tear gas near a kids' parade. The administration also announced it'll cap refugee admissions at 7,500 next year — down from 125,000 — prioritizing white South Africans. The DOJ has reopened an investigation into Black Lives Matter leaders over alleged donor fraud from 2020, despite a prior review finding no wrongdoing. In corporate circus news, OpenAI is reportedly preparing to go public at a trillion-dollar valuation (sure, why not), five more suspects were arrested in the $100 million Louvre jewel heist, and King Charles has officially stripped Prince Andrew of his royal title and booted him from royal property — so long, “Prince” Andrew. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: What Trump and Xi did and didn't agree upon in their meeting PBS News: Trump appears to suggest the U.S. will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years NOTUS: Senate Republicans Block Democratic Effort to Fund SNAP During the Shutdown ALX Now: Warner urges Trump administration to use USDA funds to prevent SNAP benefits from expiring KOLO: Cortez Masto, Rand Paul push to repeal Trump tariffs on coffee Axios: Immigration enforcement will continue over Halloween in Chicago, Noem says AP News: Trump administration live updates: Refugees limited mostly to white South Africans CNN: Justice Department investigating fraud allegations in Black Lives Matter movement, AP sources say Reuters: Exclusive: OpenAI lays groundwork for juggernaut IPO at up to $1 trillion valuation CNN: Five new suspects arrested over Louvre heist – but still no sign of looted jewels WSJ: Prince Andrew Stripped of Royal Title by King Charles Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rand Paul's Heroism, Candace Owens' Meltdown, NBA Scandals, and Hilarious Halloween Hijinks!In this raucous Halloween episode of Libservative, Dan and Corey navigate a mix of absurdities and controversies. They dive into Candace Owens' bizarre rants about demons and conspiracies following the death of her friend, Charlie Kirk, and unravel the latest NBA gambling scandal involving Chauncey Billups and other players. Corey voices his frustration with the East Wing renovation amid a government shutdown, and the duo tackles issues like the SNAP benefits cutoff, Rand Paul's tariff policies, and Lindsey Graham's war-mongering. Packed with hilarious commentary, this episode blends sharp political insights with a dose of toilet humor.00:00 Welcome to Libservative: Halloween Special01:04 Corey's Rant: Political Endorsements and Rand Paul01:54 SNAP Benefits and State Responses02:17 NBA Gambling Scandal and Celebrity Gossip04:34 Stormy Daniels' Transformation11:06 Katie Miller's Controversial Interview21:38 Venezuela and International Politics31:48 Illegal Countermeasures and War Crimes32:16 Drug Trafficking and International Relations32:56 Military Actions and Their Consequences34:44 Debunking Fentanyl Myths35:28 Potential Military Action in Venezuela37:35 Neoconservatism and Political Endorsements44:08 Economic Policies and Tariffs01:05:29 Government Shutdown and SNAP Benefits01:06:41 Federal vs. State Government Roles01:14:23 NBA Gambling Scandal01:14:32 NBA Scandals and FBI Investigations01:17:46 Sports Betting and Its Implications01:27:36 Candace Owens' Controversial Statements01:42:15 Political Commentary and Humor01:47:31 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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[00:05:59] – Argentina Wins, U.S. Ranchers LoseKnight ridicules Trump's celebration of Argentina's bailout as American ranchers collapse under debt. He calls importing cheap Argentine beef “a betrayal of the heartland” and proof that MAGA populism is just corporate socialism in disguise. [00:09:52] – Soros Runs the TreasuryKnight exposes Treasury Secretary Scott Besant as “Soros's man inside the government,” tying Trump's $20 billion Argentina bailout to Wall Street profiteering. He says Trump's fake populism serves the same globalist financiers he pretends to oppose. [00:35:24] – Orwellian Economics & Endless EmergenciesKnight mocks Trump's claim that tariffs will erase income taxes and pay off the debt. He calls it “Orwellian doublethink”—a fantasy designed to normalize permanent economic emergencies and justify centralized control. [00:58:45] – Trump's Venezuela False Flag SetupKnight warns that Trump's “anti-cartel” military buildup in the Caribbean is a replay of past false flags like the Gulf of Tonkin. He says the CIA is manufacturing a crisis to trigger war and expand executive power under a fake national emergency. [01:17:27] – Rand Paul vs. Trump's Extrajudicial KillingsKnight praises Rand Paul for condemning Trump's “war on drugs” as murder at sea. He says these killings without evidence or trial prove Trump's foreign policy has crossed into open dictatorship. [02:00:51] – SNAP Shutdown & Thanksgiving FalloutKnight warns that 41 million Americans could lose food stamps as the shutdown drags on. He predicts unrest as Washington funds foreign wars but leaves Americans hungry, calling it “the perfect storm for civil collapse.” [02:12:30] – Air Traffic Chaos & Worker RevoltKnight reports on unpaid air traffic controllers and looming Thanksgiving flight chaos. He says the worker revolt could expose how both parties weaponize shutdowns for political theater while the system collapses. [02:49:40] – Mirror Life: Science's Ultimate Weapon of Mass DestructionKnight exposes a U.S.-funded “mirror DNA” experiment that could create organisms invisible to the immune system. He warns it's “Fauci 2.0 on steroids”—an extinction-level bioweapon disguised as scientific research. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

[00:05:59] – Argentina Wins, U.S. Ranchers LoseKnight ridicules Trump's celebration of Argentina's bailout as American ranchers collapse under debt. He calls importing cheap Argentine beef “a betrayal of the heartland” and proof that MAGA populism is just corporate socialism in disguise. [00:09:52] – Soros Runs the TreasuryKnight exposes Treasury Secretary Scott Besant as “Soros's man inside the government,” tying Trump's $20 billion Argentina bailout to Wall Street profiteering. He says Trump's fake populism serves the same globalist financiers he pretends to oppose. [00:35:24] – Orwellian Economics & Endless EmergenciesKnight mocks Trump's claim that tariffs will erase income taxes and pay off the debt. He calls it “Orwellian doublethink”—a fantasy designed to normalize permanent economic emergencies and justify centralized control. [00:58:45] – Trump's Venezuela False Flag SetupKnight warns that Trump's “anti-cartel” military buildup in the Caribbean is a replay of past false flags like the Gulf of Tonkin. He says the CIA is manufacturing a crisis to trigger war and expand executive power under a fake national emergency. [01:17:27] – Rand Paul vs. Trump's Extrajudicial KillingsKnight praises Rand Paul for condemning Trump's “war on drugs” as murder at sea. He says these killings without evidence or trial prove Trump's foreign policy has crossed into open dictatorship. [02:00:51] – SNAP Shutdown & Thanksgiving FalloutKnight warns that 41 million Americans could lose food stamps as the shutdown drags on. He predicts unrest as Washington funds foreign wars but leaves Americans hungry, calling it “the perfect storm for civil collapse.” [02:12:30] – Air Traffic Chaos & Worker RevoltKnight reports on unpaid air traffic controllers and looming Thanksgiving flight chaos. He says the worker revolt could expose how both parties weaponize shutdowns for political theater while the system collapses. [02:49:40] – Mirror Life: Science's Ultimate Weapon of Mass DestructionKnight exposes a U.S.-funded “mirror DNA” experiment that could create organisms invisible to the immune system. He warns it's “Fauci 2.0 on steroids”—an extinction-level bioweapon disguised as scientific research. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

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Chris Spangle is interviewed by Chuck Pullen and Bob Starkey on "The Fall of Chuck And Bob" on WJOB 1230 AM for an in-depth discussion about libertarian views on Republicans and Democrats, the White House demolition, and the No Kings rallies. The conversation touches on hypocrisy in American politics, the role of power, and the increasing centralization of executive power. Key topics include Rand Paul's stance on drone strikes, the erosion of political standards, and the implications of gerrymandering and legislative immunity in Indiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is known for being a firebrand when it comes to his conservative, small-government principles. He's also known for being a longtime supporter of President Donald Trump, despite taking issue with some of the president's policies. But Paul takes issue with being what he says is the only Republican willing to stand up to Trump and his latest moves which, according to Senator Paul, fly in the face of GOP principles and campaign promises. Most recently, he was concerned over his Republican colleagues' hesitation to confront Trump about his now-former nominee to lead Office of the Special Counsel, Paul Ingrassia. Ingrassia withdrew from the Senate confirmation process earlier this week after POLITICO's reporting on texts that showed him making racist and antisemitic remarks. “I hear a lot of flack from Republicans and they want me to do it. They say, ‘Oh, well, you're not afraid of the president. You go tell him his nominee can't make it,' says Paul, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security Committee. “I'm just tired of always being the whipping boy.” In this week's episode of The Conversation, Paul joins POLITICO's Dasha Burns — just hours after he was snubbed from a presidential luncheon — to talk about this GOP fear of confronting Trump, support for House colleague Rep. Thomas Massie, the administration's latest foreign policy moves, the Epstein files and a “farmageddon” that may be on the horizon. “If I'm given the choice of President Trump versus Harris or versus Biden, without question, I choose President Trump over and over again,” says Paul. But that doesn't mean I'm going to sit back and just say, ‘Oh, I'm leaving all my beliefs on the doorstep. I'm no longer going to be for free trade. I'm no longer going to be for balanced budgets. I'm no longer going to be opposed to killing people without trials, without naming them, without evidence.' No, I have to remain who I am.” Later in the show, Dasha speaks to epidemiologist and public health professor Katelyn Jetelina, the founder of the Substack “Your Local Epidemiologist." They discuss what it's like being a health communicator in the time of MAHA and why she thinks public health is nearing ‘system collapse.'

We are joined once again by Dr. Bandy Lee, forensic and social psychiatrist and violence expert, who edited the 2017 New York Times bestselling book, “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump.” We get her latest take on whether someone with Trump's psychological profile should have the nuclear football and whether he would actually leave office peacefully. Plus, Ralph assesses the latest No Kings rally. Dr. Bandy Lee is a forensic and social psychiatrist, violence expert, president of the World Mental Health Coalition and New York Times bestselling author of “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump.” Her new book is “The Psychology of Trump Contagion,” also available as a podcast. And her four-part series on Substack is “The Serious and Imminent Threat of Donald Trump.”I have often said that every accusation is a confession; that whatever he (Trump) says of others will quite accurately portray what is happening in him because of the level of symptomatology and projection.Dr. Bandy LeeHe will react (to impeachment) very belligerently, as violently as possible, as we've seen from his loss of the first attempt to be reelected. But it also depends on how we handle him. We've seen from how dictators of the world – who understand his psychology much better because it's similar to theirs – can manipulate him and cause him to do all kinds of things that ordinary presidents would never do. And so, I would say that he's still very malleable, and it depends on how we handle him and manage him. And that's why mental health consultants would be very important.Dr. Bandy LeeLet me suggest why the progressive media is avoiding your type of elaboration and explanation. They do not want to be accused of what the communist regime in the Soviet Union did to dissenters. Stalin and his cohorts would basically say that dissenters are insane. They have mental impairment, and they should be sent to prisons in Siberia. And progressives throughout the decades have been very fearful of being tainted with that accusation about dissent in American society.Ralph NaderNews 10/24/25* On October 15th, investigative journalist Ken Klippenstein published a report on the Trump administration's attempts to implement the new National Security Presidential Memorandum targeting “Antifa” known as NSPM-7. According to this report, the federal government has so far begun “collecting intelligence on Antifa ‘affinity' groups, canvassing the FBI's vast informant network for tips about Antifa, and scrutinizing financial records.” What this will mean in practice remains murky. A senior career homeland security official is quoted saying that “no one should doubt the orders that have come down from on high to destroy Antifa,” and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem recently stated “Antifa is just as sophisticated as MS-13, as TDA [Tren de Aragua], as ISIS, as Hezbollah, as Hamas, as all of em.” However, as this simply is not the case – former FBI Director Christopher Wray told Congress that Antifa is “not a group or an organization…[instead]...a movement or an ideology,” – the door is open for the Trump administration to pursue a wide-ranging and ill-defined crusade against any groups or individuals it determines to be antifascist. So far the response to this campaign has been muted, perhaps out of fear of reprisal from the federal government. But with infinitely moveable goalposts, this “war on antifa” as Klippenstein defines it, could have grave consequences for civil society and civil liberties for years to come.* In more federal news, POLITICO reports that if the government shutdown continues through November 1st, residents of 25 states – including California, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, Indiana, Mississippi, D.C. and New Jersey – will lose access to SNAP benefits. SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, helps over 42 million low-income Americans avoid hunger. The loss of SNAP benefits will be acutely felt as the nation enters the holiday, and specifically Thanksgiving, season. It remains to be seen whether this will force either side to blink, and many expect the shutdown to drag on until the November elections.* Even with the government shut down, things are happening in Congress. This week, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit to force Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to swear in Adelita Grijalva. Johnson has blocked Grijalva, who won the special election in Arizona's seventh congressional district a month ago, from taking her seat in Congress. Mayes argues that Johnson's obstinance has left 800,000 Arizonans without representation and is requesting that federal judges, or others authorized to administer the oath of office swear in Grijalva if Johnson refuses to do so. Johnson claims he cannot administer the oath until the House is back in session, yet he used a special pro forma session to swear in Republican Representatives Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine less than 24 hours after they won their respective special elections. Many contend that he is blocking Grijalva because she has vowed to vote in favor of the discharge petition to force the release of the Epstein files. This from AP.* Meanwhile, in the Senate, a breach seems to be widening between President Trump and Kentucky libertarian Senator Rand Paul on the issue of the strikes on Venezuelan boats. In an interview with Piers Morgan, Senator Paul said “We can't just kill indiscriminately because we are not at war. It's summary execution!...Everyone gets a trial because sometimes, the system gets it wrong. Even the worst of the worst in our country get due process. The bottom line is that execution without process is not justice, and blowing up foreign ships is a recipe for chaos.” At another point in this interview, Paul disputed the Venezuelan narcotrafficker narrative, emphasizing that “There is no fentanyl made in Venezuela. Not just a little bit, there's none being made... These are outboard boats that, in order for them to get to Miami, would have to stop and refuel 20 times.” That same day, the Hill reported Trump hosted a lunch with all Republican Senators at the White House Rose Garden – with the sole exception of Rand Paul. Paul brushed this off, saying he was instead having lunch with Congressman Thomas Massie, an ideological ally who also bucks President Trump's direction on a number of issues.* On the other side of the aisle, Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent demanding answers related to the Argentina bailout. Specifically, Warren is concerned about “revelations that the United States government may be purchasing Argentine pesos,” as part of this bailout, and pressing for disclosure as to “whether such purchases have occurred and how much taxpayer money has already been spent.” This from MediasNews. This letter alleges that the deal includes “a $20 billion currency-swap agreement with Argentina's central bank, efforts to arrange a $20 billion private investment vehicle, and ‘the apparent purchase of at least hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Argentine pesos directly using taxpayer dollars.” The administration seems unusually invested in propping up the government of Argentinian President Javier Milei, a staunch Trump ally in the region. In addition to this bailout, on Wednesday, Trump angered the American cattle industry and their Republican allies in Congress by announcing plans for large-scale purchases of Argentinian beef, which will undercut American producers, per Newsweek.* In Massachusetts, a complex political dynamic is emerging in that state's Democratic Senate primary. Longtime progressive incumbent Ed Markey, who fended off a primary challenge from the Right launched by Joe Kennedy in 2020, is now facing a new rightward challenge from Congressman Seth Moulton. Many see Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, a “Squad” member, as Markey's chosen successor, but he has made no indication of stepping aside, despite the fact that he would be 80 years old if he were to be reelected in 2026. Moulton is 46, Pressley is 51. Moreover, in an indication of where the party is ideologically, Moulton made one of his first campaign moves “returning campaign donations that he received from individuals affiliated with…[AIPAC]...and [vowing] he would no longer accept campaign support from the group,” per the New Republic. Moulton is by no means an antizionist, he followed up this announcement by saying “I'm a friend of Israel,” according to JNS, but the fact that even a centrist to center-right Democrat has to reject AIPAC money is a sign of just how toxic the group has become to the Democratic Party rank and file.* Our next two stories are on bills responding to the challenges of AI. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill updating the state's antitrust laws to ban landlords from using AI algorithms to “artificially inflate New Yorkers' rents,” according to Gothamist. This bill comes in the context of a Justice Department lawsuit against RealPage, a company that uses algorithms to analyze data such as vacancies and lease renewal rates to give landlords price recommendations – which many see as collusive price-fixing. According to a Council of Economic Advisors study, such algorithms cost renters nationwide 3.8 billion additional dollars in inflated rents in 2023. California enacted a similar law earlier this month. Hopefully other states and municipalities, particularly those with hot rental markets, will follow suit.* And in New Jersey, Newsweek reports Assemblywoman Andrea Katz is pushing a bill to impose a surcharge on AI data centers to help offset the rising power costs caused by the massive amounts of energy these data centers consume. This tax would be used to modernize New Jersey's power grid. According to the data, “the average price of residential electricity increased 6.5 percent from 16.41 cents per kilowatt-hour to 17.47 cents between May 2024 and May 2025.” This issue is particularly salient in New Jersey right now, as the state gubernatorial elections are rapidly approaching. In this same context, Democratic Virginia state delegate Shelly Simonds is quoted saying “Voters are mad as hell about energy prices increasing…anybody who ignores these issues does so at their peril.”* Turning to foreign affairs, earlier this week the BBC reported that Prince Andrew would be “giving up his titles, including the Duke of York, following a ‘discussion with the King.'” This announcement raised alarm bells. Prince Andrew has been deeply implicated in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and has been out of public view for years already. This new severing of his ties to the royal family implied there was more yet to come. Indeed, just days later an excerpt from the late Virginia Giuffre's memoir Nobody's Girl included an account of the former Duke of York engaging in an orgy with Giuffre and “approximately eight other young girls” at Epstein's Little St. James island estate. In this memoir, Giuffre also recounts a brutal rape at the hands of former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.* Finally, in some positive news, Reuters reports that elections in Turkish-dominated Northern Cyprus this week brought to power Centre-left politician Tufan Erhurman. Erhurman, who won with nearly two-thirds of the vote, has pledged to revive reunification talks with the Greek-dominated portion of the island. Various peace plans and reunification efforts over the years have failed, and talks have largely ceased since 2017. This victory proves one thing: it is never too late for a people to move toward peace. We wish the Cypriots on both sides of the partition luck in the negotiations to come.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

-- On the Show: -- Rand Paul publicly rejects Trump's call to execute drug dealers, revealing how cracks are forming inside the GOP as Trump demands blind loyalty -- Trump's trade wars and tariffs wipe out U.S. soybean exports, bankrupting small farms while he falsely claims to champion agriculture -- Mike Lindell pleads for donations to fund his final appeal after losing defamation cases, symbolizing the collapse of his company and credibility -- Trump's tariffs, deportations, and tax cuts backfire exactly as critics warned, driving inflation, worker shortages, and economic pain -- Farmers and ranchers turn on Donald Trump after his Argentina beef deal floods U.S. markets, enrages rural America, and exposes his “America First” hypocrisy -- Trump's support erodes as donors, politicians, and voters quietly distance themselves, signaling the slow collapse of his political empire -- Republican states double down on failed tax cuts and gutted services, deepening poverty while relying on subsidies from the blue states they mock -- Trump's extreme policies play out in real time, proving that his campaign promises weren't exaggerations but blueprints for national chaos -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Trump ends trade talks with Canada over a Ronald Reagan TV ad, Steve Bannon says there's a plan for Trump to serve a third term, and much more...

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is known for being a firebrand when it comes to his conservative, small-government principles. He's also known for being a longtime supporter of President Donald Trump, despite taking issue with some of the president's policies. But Paul takes issue with being what he says is the only Republican willing to stand up to Trump and his latest moves which, according to Senator Paul, fly in the face of GOP principles and campaign promises. Most recently, he was concerned over his Republican colleagues' hesitation to confront Trump about his now-former nominee to lead Office of the Special Counsel, Paul Ingrassia. Ingrassia withdrew from the Senate confirmation process earlier this week after POLITICO's reporting on texts that showed him making racist and antisemitic remarks. “I hear a lot of flack from Republicans and they want me to do it. They say, ‘Oh, well, you're not afraid of the president. You go tell him his nominee can't make it,' says Paul, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security Committee. “I'm just tired of always being the whipping boy.” In this week's episode of The Conversation, Paul joins POLITICO's Dasha Burns — just hours after he was snubbed from a presidential luncheon — to talk about this GOP fear of confronting Trump, support for House colleague Rep. Thomas Massie, the administration's latest foreign policy moves, the Epstein files and a “farmageddon” that may be on the horizon. “If I'm given the choice of President Trump versus Harris or versus Biden, without question, I choose President Trump over and over again,” says Paul. But that doesn't mean I'm going to sit back and just say, ‘Oh, I'm leaving all my beliefs on the doorstep. I'm no longer going to be for free trade. I'm no longer going to be for balanced budgets. I'm no longer going to be opposed to killing people without trials, without naming them, without evidence.' No, I have to remain who I am.” Later in the show, Dasha speaks to epidemiologist and public health professor Katelyn Jetelina, the founder of the Substack “Your Local Epidemiologist." They discuss what it's like being a health communicator in the time of MAHA and why she thinks public health is nearing ‘system collapse.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Hunter joins us to discuss a bunch of recent events, including the ongoing attacks on Rand Paul and Thomas Massie. Sponsors: Incogni: Visit incogni.com/woods for 60% off your first year of privacy protection. Policygenius Monetary Metals CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS Guest's Website: Rand Paul Review Guest's X/Twitter: @jackhunter74 Show notes for Ep. 2702 The Tom Woods Show is produced by Podsworth Media. Check out the Podsworth App: Use code WOODS50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Tom Woods Show! My full Podsworth ad read BEFORE & AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/tIlZWkm8Syk

[00:02:10] – EU's Climate SuicideKnight exposes how European automakers are forced to buy carbon credits from Chinese EV companies to avoid EU fines, calling it “deindustrialization by design.” He mocks the irony of Western nations paying China—the world's biggest polluter—to “offset” emissions, framing it as proof the climate agenda was never about the environment but global economic control. [00:12:33] – Paris Accord: The Real Industrial KillerKnight revisits the 2015 Paris Climate Accord, blaming it for the West's energy collapse while exempting China and India. He accuses Trump of pretending the treaty was legitimate instead of rejecting it outright, saying this preserved executive overreach and guaranteed continued U.S. compliance with globalist energy restrictions. [00:35:50] – Trump's $230 Million Self-Pay ScandalKnight exposes Trump's plan to reimburse himself $230 million in taxpayer money for legal expenses, calling it proof of his monarchical attitude toward power. He says Trump's behavior shows that presidents now act like kings—raiding the Treasury for personal gain while claiming to fight corruption. [01:29:10] – CIA Lies and Deep State Hypocrisy Knight covers Jim Jordan's perjury referral against former CIA Director John Brennan, noting how the GOP ignored far worse crimes by Gina Haspel and James Clapper. He argues these selective prosecutions are not about restoring the rule of law but enforcing loyalty to Trump. [02:04:15] – Trump's Enemies List and CIA RetributionKnight reveals Trump's “Interagency Weaponization Working Group,” a coalition of federal agencies targeting his personal enemies. He argues this proves Trump's “deep state purge” is really a consolidation of power—a political revenge operation that turns the intelligence apparatus into a presidential hit squad. [02:15:48] – Trump's Lies, War Plans & Venezuela EscalationKnight ridicules Trump's claim to be greater than Washington and Lincoln while pushing CIA operations and airstrikes in Venezuela. He praises Rand Paul for opposing Trump's “summary executions at sea,” calling it a new form of civil asset forfeiture—“confiscation of life without trial.” [02:35:20] – War Crimes, Christian Nationalism & the New InquisitionKnight condemns Christian nationalist figures like Pete Hegseth for glorifying extrajudicial killings as holy wars. He says this betrayal of Christian ethics turns faith into a tool of empire and makes American militarism a form of religious apostasy. [02:40:35] – The Coming War & Trump's MadnessKnight warns that Trump's open use of the CIA in Venezuela marks the next stage of U.S. regime-change wars. He praises Rand Paul's bipartisan resolution (S.J. Res. 90) to block unauthorized military action and calls Trump “the most double-minded man in history,” pretending to be a peacekeeper while preparing for war Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) brings you the most real, raw, and independent perspective you can get, all from deep inside America's chaos. In Episode 358, host Paul Rieckhoff broadcasts straight from his kitchen in a no-holds-barred solo episode tackling the latest madness from Washington and beyond. From President Trump literally destroying parts of the White House to chaos in Maine's Senate race and shocking developments in national security operations off Venezuela, Rieckhoff is connecting the dots others won't. And just to make sure you know it's still 2025, the bizarro world news continues with Rand Paul stepping up as the voice of reason when it comes to our use of the military. Yes, that Rand Paul. This episode breaks down America's crisis of democracy, national security overreach, and the broken primary system that fuels the political circus—all while mixing in a little Knicks talk and cultural perspective.  This is the first in a new format of fast, unfiltered, real-time reactions from one of America's most independent voices. If you care about truth, accountability, and our future, this one's for you. Stay vigilant. -WATCH video of this episode. Past appearances by Dan Lamothe: Episode 96, Episode 154, Episode 185, Episode 206, Episode 245, Episode 318 and Episode 332. -Learn more about Independent Veterans of America and all of the IVA candidates.  -Join the movement. 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 cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch.  -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. 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 Ways to watch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@independentamericans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/indy_americans BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyamericans.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ Ways to listen:Social channels: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Trump escalates his attacks against Thomas Massie and Rand Paul as they continue to uphold their principles instead of following the White House's lead. Plus: journalist and author Ken Vogel discusses his new book "Devils' Advocates The Hidden Story of Rudy Giuliani, Hunter Biden, and the Washington Insiders on the Payrolls of Corrupt Foreign Interests." --------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update:  Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook  

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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan covers the “No Kings” protests against President Trump, rising ties between Marxists and Islamists in U.S. politics, the arrest of a Hamas-linked illegal in Louisiana, new calls for deportations of radicalized citizens, and global updates from Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, China, and Australia.   “No Kings” Protests Fall Flat: Millions were expected at anti-Trump demonstrations over the weekend, but turnout reached only one to five percent of Kamala Harris voters. Democrats Abroad rebranded their rallies as “No Tyrants” to avoid offending actual monarchs in Commonwealth nations. Bryan says, “Democrats want no kings — except the real ones.”   Radical Islamist Runs for NYC Mayor: Ugandan-born Marxist Zohran Mamdani appeared at protests alongside Imam Siraj Wahhaj, a former unindicted co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Wahhaj has preached jihad abroad and called for an Islamic nation in America through political activism. Bryan cites the UAE's foreign minister warning that “Western naïveté about radical Islam will destroy us.”   Hamas Terrorist Arrested in Louisiana: An illegal immigrant from Gaza, Mahmoud al-Muhtadi, who joined the October 7th Hamas attacks, was living in the U.S. as a Biden-approved resident. ICE also arrested a Texas man offering bounties to kill agents, and a Michigan mayor defended naming a street after a Hamas sympathizer. Bryan warns, “These are the people we've let in — and they want to destroy this country.”   DHS Embraces “Re-Migration” Policy: The Department of Homeland Security announced plans to strip citizenship from naturalized extremists, arguing that fraudulent applications and post-naturalization crimes justify “de-naturalization and return.” Critics call it racist; Bryan calls it overdue.   Trump's Expanding War on Narco-Terror: The U.S. Navy sank another cartel vessel near Venezuela, killing three Marxist rebels linked to Colombia's ELN. Colombian President Gustavo Petro — himself a former terrorist — protested the strike, but Trump said Petro “doesn't want to mess with the United States.” Senator Rand Paul demanded congressional oversight, sparking debate over executive war powers.   China's Internal Purge and the Mineral Wars: President Xi Jinping removed nine generals in the largest purge since Mao, signaling espionage and internal fractures. Meanwhile, Trump meets Australia's Prime Minister Albanese at the White House today to announce joint investments in rare earth minerals and new Pacific supply chains.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: No Kings protest turnout, Zohran Mamdani Imam Siraj Wahhaj jihad, Hamas terrorist Louisiana arrest, DHS remigration denaturalization policy, Trump narco-terror Venezuela Colombia ELN, Rand Paul war powers debate, Xi Jinping purge PLA generals, Trump Australia rare earth partnership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) join Meet the Press for exclusive interviews following the White House meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy — as Trump prepares for a high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sara Fagen, Carol Lee, Susan Page and Neera Tanden join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.