Podcasts about Referendum

Alberta is the new angsty teenager of Canada, but no matter how much they whine and slam doors, their referendum on separation from Canada is an exercise in futility. The messaging from Trump seems to have changed from seeding hints of a possible coup to talk of who will succeed him in the Oval Office at the next election. Though the overt planning to disrupt the US midterm elections continues unabated.  

Iran and the Strait of Hormuz crisis reveal how much we owe to our merchant marinersThis week, Nick Cohen talks to author, travel writer and writer-mariner Horatio Clare about the hidden world of merchant marines and the critical role they play in global trade. Horatio shares insights from his experience as a writer-in-residence on container ships, describing the challenging conditions faced by seafarers stuck in the Gulf during the ongoing conflict, including extreme heat, isolation, and the constant threat of Iranian drone attacks. They discuss how modern shipping relies on a largely invisible workforce of approximately 18 people per large vessel, predominantly from countries like the Philippines, who maintain the world's supply chains while facing dangerous working conditions and minimal oversight.Horatio explains how containerisation moved ports away from cities, making shipping less visible to the public while simultaneously making globalisation possible, with shipping costs representing just one cent for goods transported globally. They also discuss the environmental impact of shipping, with vessels contributing significantly to global pollution, and the lack of journalism or union representation in the industry, leaving seafarers vulnerable to abuse and dangerous practices like throwing stowaways overboard to avoid fines.Read all about it! Robert Saunders - @redhistorian - author and academic. Author of "Yes to Europe! The 1975 Referendum & Seventies Britain". "A jaw-dislocating page turner"(Andrew Marr). Co-director the Mile End Institute @MileEndInst , Reader Queen Mary's @QMHistoryHoratio Clare, @HoratioClare is an author, with books including We Came By Sea; Your Journey; Heavy Light, Down to the Sea in Ships, Aubrey and the Terrible Yoot, Running for the Hills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com

Kyle Theige is back to check on Jordan after a series of negative tweets this morning. Everybody yells at one point. We also review the over/unders we did at the beginning of the season. We had a great time podcasting with our friends.

This Day in Maine for Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Is instability the new normal with the UK's broken polticis.In this week's Lowdown podcast, Nick Cohen talks to author and historian Robert Saunders about Britain's transition from decades of political stability to having six prime ministers in ten years and how this reflects deep systemic pressures rather than just poor individual leadership. Robert explains that modern leaders have faced an unprecedented convergence of global crises—including Brexit, COVID-19, and soaring public debt—with very little governance experience. He views Brexit as both a symptom of long-term political decline and an amplifier that polarized the electorate into rigid identities and normalised political dishonesty.Unlike the unstable 1920s, which maintained experienced leadership and defended democratic norms against extremism, today's crisis is unprecedented because both major parties have lost their traditional social roots, resulting in a highly volatile electorate. This instability is compounded by massive public debt, which severely constrains government action. Rather than addressing these constraints honestly, modern politicians have largely abandoned their "educative" role, choosing to hide difficult economic trade-offs from the public.This systemic decay is further accelerated by a plutocratic assault on democracy, led by billionaire-controlled platforms and populist media that actively promote anti-establishment sentiment. Robert argues that mainstream politicians must stop legitimising this "anti-politics" rhetoric and instead actively defend democratic institutions by highlighting their tangible successes. Ultimately, he warns that universal suffrage is less than a century old, and citizens must stop acting as complacent "vandals" of a highly fragile democratic ecosystem.Read all about it! Robert Saunders - @redhistorian - author and academic. Author of "Yes to Europe! The 1975 Referendum & Seventies Britain". "A jaw-dislocating page turner"(Andrew Marr). Co-director the Mile End Institute @MileEndInst , Reader Queen Mary's @QMHistoryNick Cohen's @NichCohen4 latest Substack column Writing from London on politics and culture from the UK and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – The North Carolina Republican-controlled General Assembly wants to ask voters whether we want to cap income taxes at 3.5%. The current constitutional cap is 7%. Democrat lawmakers oppose the ballot measure because they say future legislatures may need "fiscal flexibility." To raise taxes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

Fireworks at the Alberta Legislature as the UCP sends out a press release announcing a committee decision on an independence referendum...before the vote's even been held. The debacle (intentional or otherwise) has Opposition critics and everyday Albertans crying foul. NDP deputy leader Rakhi Pancholi was in the room as the drama unfolded. She takes us behind the scenes in our feature interview (4:30) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. LOOK FOR HANSEN'S BRAND NEW "DISTILLED BY HER" GIN, WITH A PORTION OF PROCEEDS BENEFITING WIN HOUSE. VISIT https://hansendistillery.com/. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwes... TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  31:45 | Looking for fire and spice? Look no further than this back-and-forth between Jespo and Erika Barootes, founding president of the UCP and host of The Erika Barootes Show. Do you agree or disagree with Jespo about the "send a message" crowd? Send us an email: talk@ryanjespersen.com SUBSCRIBE TO ERIKA'S NEW SHOW: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tZt0T10xZZ4VoKKHDRfj8 1:12:20 | Is there a world where an Alberta Pension Plan makes sense? Marshall McAlister from North Road Investment Counsel brings the facts on the Canada Pension Plan and what an APP would mean for your retirement. CONNECT with NORTH ROAD INVESTMENT COUNSEL: https://www.northroadic.com/ 1:32:20 | Jespo and Johnny debrief after a spirited start to the show, and dip into our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 1:47:00 | Vote for Sonny! We celebrate the remarkable achievements of Sonny Sekhon, nominee for the NHL's prestigious Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award in this edition of Alberta Wins presented by Play Alberta.  VOTE FOR SONNY: https://www.nhl.com/community/willie-oree/willie-oree-community-hero-award CHECK OUT THIS EXCLUSIVE PLAY ALBERTA OFFER: https://try.playalberta.ca/lp/realtalk/ PLAY ALBERTA IS THE ONLY APP IN THE PROVINCE THAT PUTS ALL REVENUE DIRECTLY BACK INTO SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ALBERTANS RELY ON EVERY DAY. VISIT playalberta.ca/realtalk TO LEARN MORE. MUST BE 18+ TO PLAY. IF YOU GAMBLE, USE YOUR GAMESENSE. REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC on JUNE 18 at THE RANCH: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... REAL TALK'S LIVE STREAM IS PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA CLOSETS. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: https://californiaclosets.ca/ SIGN UP for YEGplus, CANADA'S FIRST AIRPORT REWARDS PROGRAM: https://yegplus.com/realtalk SAVE 10% on ONLINE MEN'S CLOTHING PURCHASES at THE HELM with promo code REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ SUPPORT INTEGRATED FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC SERVICE IN ALBERTA: https://www.apffpa.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch SHOPPING FOR LUXURY CASUAL WEAR OR A CUSTOM SUIT? SAVE 10% ONLINE WITH PROMO CODE REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

‘Forever Canada’ spokesperson Thomas Lukaszuk; Conservative MP Michael Chong; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Diamond Isinger, Erika Barootes, Dimitri Soudas and Marieke Walsh.

Výtah Respektu: Izrael se podle agentury Reuters přiblížil k předčasným volbám. Poslanci totiž ve středu předběžně schválili rozpuštění parlamentu. Návrh zákona předložila většina podporující premiéra Benjamina Netanjahua. Vzhledem k tomu, že krok má širokou podporu jak u kabinetu, tak i u opozice, je téměř jisté, že dojde i k finálnímu schválení. Izraelci a Izraelky by tak mohli hlasovat o několik dní dříve. Původně to mělo být koncem října. Proč k rozpuštění vyzvali Netanjahuovi spojenci? Jaká témata budou rozhodující? Má co nabídnout opozice? A budou volby referendem o současném premiérovi? Ve středeční epizodě odpovídá Magdaléna Fajtová.

Keith McLaughlin and Amber Ruddy agree that one way or another, Albertans are heading toward a defining political moment involving some kind of reckoning around stay versus leave. A strange, chaotic last-minute legislative committee meeting has left open the question of whether Alberta's looming referendum will ultimately include a vote on separation, but all signs now appear to point in that direction.This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald. The Hub thanks him for his ongoing support.The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:11 - Alberta NDP says last-minute meeting on petition may signal looming referendum vote. 10:36 - Mapping how Alberta's electoral boundary changes could reshape the political landscape. 21:52 - We take your calls and texts on Alberta's electoral boundaries. 30:21 - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he and Prime Minister Mark Carney have agreed to enter negotiations on B.C.'s priorities for developing the economy. 34:49 - WHO concerned about 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak, with 131 now dead. 41:08 - Premier Danielle Smith will be making some changes to her cabinet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

W niedzielę, w Krakowie odbędzie się referendum, którego celem jest odwołanie prezydenta Aleksandra Miszalskiego i rady miasta. Kampania referendalna w Krakowie nabiera tempa. Gościem audycji jest Magdalena Kursa, dziennikarka Gazety Wyborczej, z którą podsumowujemy cały przebieg kampanii referendalnej. Przyglądamy się działaniom samego prezydenta oraz organizatorów referendum, którzy chcą odwołania obecnego włodarza Krakowa. Analizujemy szanse, na odwołanie Miszalskiego oraz przyglądamy się osobom, które mogą zastąpić go w fotelu prezydenta Krakowa.

This ruling aids in Liberty Counsel's lawsuit which challenges Virginia's pro-abortion amendment for the upcoming 2026 ballot. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

• It's Podmasters' 10th birthday! Get an extra 10% off a year's Patreon backing.   Setting up the stories of the next seven days… Has Andy Burnham set Labour up for a potential extinction event by forcing a by-election in the not-very-safe seat of Makerfield? By making the about rejoining the EU, has Streeting handed Reform a golden chance to turn the vote into Referendum 2.0? Plus Reeves' cost of living nightmare, Musk in court, and the nerve-racking climax of the football season. Ros Taylor and Andrew Harrison chart the week ahead.   www.patreon.com/bunkercast   Written and presented by Andrew Harrison. Audio production by Jade Bailey. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Artwork by James Parrett. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.  www.podmasters.co.uk   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Teden pred nami skoraj gotovo prinaša vložitev kandidature Janeza Janše za novega mandatarja. Že prvi zakonodajni predlog prihodnje koalicije, interventni zakon za razvoj Slovenije, pa bodo skušali ustaviti sindikati, ki naj bi danes v državni zbor vložili zbrane podpise za sklic zakonodajnega referenduma. V oddaji tudi o tem: - Po Trumpu se na Kitajsko odpravlja tudi Putin. Evropa medtem kljub zadržanosti Nemčije razmišlja o ukrepih, ki bi zajezili uvoz cenejših kitajskih izdelkov - Združeni narodi želijo še letos rešiti vprašanje razdeljenost Cipra, kjer pa glede združitve grškega in turškega dela niso optimistični - Slovenski rokometaši potrdili vozovnico za svetovno prvenstvo. Hokejisti medtem na drugi tekmi svetovnega prvenstva premoč priznali Norvežanom

Salt Lake City Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez got booted from her seat, after it was determined she didn't live in her district. Executive producer Emily Means, former Salt Lake City Council Member Darin Mano, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Robert Gehrke talk about what happens next. Plus, updates on the mega data center, picks for your weekend, and in our members-only segment: Billboard icon Julia Reagan is back. Resources and references: Embattled SLC Council member Eva Lopez Chavez forced from seat [Salt Lake Tribune] ‘There needed to be a fight here': How Box Elder County residents plan to stop a massive data center [Salt Lake Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: ‪(801) 203-0137‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Woodward PC Canyon View Credit Union Utah Museum of Contemporary Arts Project Rainbow Salt Lake City Arts Council

Plus: Honda suspends plans for a new Canadian plant, Trump's Beijing visit, the country's springtime real estate market showed signs of slowing sales, and who will headline the first-ever World Cup Final halftime show. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Newly obtained emails, growing business relocation concerns, and fresh criticism from former Governor Chris Gregoire are intensifying Washington's ongoing political and legal battle over the state's new income tax structure. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, Venice AI founder Jesse Proudman explains why he joined Let's Go Washington's initiative campaign to repeal the state income tax, while newly released records continue fueling debate over how the tax legislation was crafted and defended behind the scenes. The episode also covers: Concerns over Washington's business climate Exclusive emails involving the Attorney General's Office The latest legal developments surrounding the income tax Ongoing uncertainty over Washington's legislative district maps ahead of the 2026 elections

This week's court ruling on the Alberta separation petition has only raised more questions about whether the province will be holding a referendum on independence this fall. Whatever next steps Premier Danielle Smith takes will come with a great degree of risk — for her party, for the province and for Canada.This week on The Numbers, we discuss some new polling numbers out of Alberta and what they say about the path forward for the UCP government. We also chat about Ontario Liberal leadership hopeful Nate Erskine-Smith's nomination defeat in Scarborough Southwest and recent polls that show Doug Ford's Ontario PCs losing support. Plus, we have new federal and Quebec polling numbers to dissect before closing with a byelection-themed Quiz.Looking for even more of The Numbers? If you join our Patreon and support this joint project of ours, you'll get ad-free episodes every week, bonus episodes several times per month and access to our lively Discord. Join here! https://thenumberspod.ca/The bonus episodes are also available via an Apple Podcasts subscription.You can watch this episode on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:11 - An Alberta judge has thrown out the petition for a separation referendum. 12:16 - Danielle Smith rejects Alberta judge's ruling against separation petition as ‘anti-democratic'. Do you agree? 19:16 - Will Alberta still vote on separation? We take you calls and texts. 31:09 - We take your calls and texts on separation. 39:02 - Are Canadians reaching their 'breaking point'? New data shows more people filing for insolvency. 49:57 - We continue with your thoughts on the judge's ruling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Day in Maine for Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Državni zbor je potrdil interventni zakon za razvoj Slovenije. Predlagana dopolnila odhajajoče koalicije so poslanci na glasovanju zavrnili, predlagatelji zakona pa so svoja dopolnila umaknili. V Svobodi, SD ter Levici in Vesni razmišljajo o zakonodajnem referendumu. Začetek zbiranja podpisov za zakonodajni referendum so napoedali tudi sindikati. V oddaji tudi o tem: - Američani premirje z Iranci umetno ohranjajo pri življenju, trdi Trump, in napoveduje popolno zmago - V Bosni in Hercegovini po predčasnem odhodu Schmidta pričakovati večji vpliv Washingtona kot pa Bruslja in Berlina - 79-ti mednarodni filmski festival v Cannesu bo drevi odprla francoska romantična komedija Električni poljub.

Sindikati so po sprejetju interventnega zakona za razvoj Slovenije napovedali zbiranje podpisov za zakonodajni referendum. Kot so poudarili, je njihova dolžnost, da ubranijo socialno državo pred razkrojem. V oddaji tudi o tem: - Na zagovornika načela enakosti se je lani obrnilo skoraj 600 ljudi, v 13-ih primerih so potrdili diskriminacijo, kaže poročilo zagovornika Mihe Lobnika, ki se mu letos izteče mandat - V ospredju zasedanja obrambnih ministrov Evropske unije sta nadaljnja vojaška pomoč Ukrajini in krepitev skupne obrambe; med drugim skupnih nabav - Tekmovanje za pesem Evrovizije izgublja glasbeni in dobiva vse večji geopolitični pridih; letošnjo 70-to zaznamuje odstop petih nacionalnih medijskih hiš od sodelovanja

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KSL's Top Story: Some Box Elder County residents plan to fight the controversial Data Center at the ballot box.  Referendums are being filed... in hopes of overturning the project. The story... from KSL NewsRadio's Heather Peterson..

Politika začenja teden, ko naj bi nastajajoča koalicija po napovedih uskladila koalicijsko pogodbo, s potrditvijo interventnega zakona za razvoj pa začela preusmerjati gospodarsko in zdravstveno politiko. Državni zbor bo že danes na izredni seji obravnaval zakon, ki so ga vložili Demokrati, stranka Resnica in trojček okoli NSi, podpira pa ga še SDS. Sprožil je burne odzive v politiki, med socialnimi partnerji in v ključnih državnih blagajnah. Osrednja kritika zadeva učinke na javne finance, saj naj bi povzročil povečanje primanjkljaja za dodaten odstotek BDP. - Nov pravilnik o potrjevanju učnih gradiv razburja založnike. Svarijo pred poslabšanjem aktualnosti in kakovosti pouka. - Trump zavrnil iranski predlog za končanje vojne. Ali začasno premirje še velja, ni jasno. - Amnesty International pred jutrišnjim prvim polfinalnim večerom Evrovizije ostro nad EBU zaradi sodelovanja Izraela.

Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the federalist side is dragging its feet in organizing for a likely referendum on separation in Alberta.  There's a lot happening on the Alberta story, and it seems to get messier by the week. Bruce and Chantal have their Good Talk thoughts on this and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CannCon and Chris Paul close out the week with a Friday show that delivers one of the biggest election integrity wins of the year. Breaking during the broadcast, the Virginia Supreme Court strikes down the redistricting referendum in a 46-page opinion declaring the process null and void for violating constitutional procedural requirements, vindicating weeks of coverage by CannCon, Ash, and Ghost. Tennessee passes its 9-0 congressional redistricting map as Democrat lawmaker Justin Pearson melts down on the floor. The FBI's investigation of Senate Intelligence Committee Democrats heats up as Kash Patel discovers a buried NSA referral over classified leaks used to smear Tulsi Gabbard during her confirmation. A US trade court issues a narrow block of Trump's 10% global tariffs for two importers, and Trump immediately signals he is pivoting to a third legal authority. Three US Navy destroyers transit the Strait of Hormuz under fire, take out everything with lasers, and Trump calls it a love tap, signaling peace deal progress toward July 4. Wisconsin enters the election investigation queue. The first UFO file batch drops, and Chris Paul delivers a cold-water take on government narrative seeding through evangelical pastors.

Chas & Dr Dave discuss Packer's Pecker, This Generation's Joe Manchin, and The Attention Span Of A Goldfish Swimming In Bongwater WARNING: This episode of PEP may contain explicit language. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introducing: Dr Dave  2:10 - Grateful (Detroit Pistons, Onion Wars) 12:31 - Correspondence (Comey, The 1967 Referendum, Predictive Markets, Alito, Political Violence, Twins) 37:36 - Updates (Gerrymandering) 44:22 - Iran: Project Freedom 1:06:25 - Iran: War Powers 1:16:47 - Elections (Ballroom + Platner) 1:34:54 - Elections (Fetterman) 2:00:49 - Elections (National Voter Compact) 2:11:23 - German Troop Withdrawal 2:24:41 - Not Normal (Kim Jong Un, Soldier, Ears, Maths, Medical Crap) 2:39:24 - Unleashed: Not Normal (Arc, Passport) 2:45:56 - Unleashed: Comey  2:47:51 - Unleashed: Iran 2:59:49 - Unleashed: Immigration (Asylum) Homework: * Heidecker as Rogan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLPcyTmnDxo * Heidecker as Maher - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ha6D1LQGD4 * New Hampsire children's bill article - https://www.npr.org/2015/03/20/394334697/fourth-graders-get-rough-lesson-in-politics * US bases in Germany - https://amp.dw.com/en/the-significance-of-us-military-bases-in-germany/a-77015428 * Dave's extra homework on Project Freedom - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/07/trump-project-freedom-saudi-arabia-strait-of-hormuz SHOW LINKS: *Chat with the PEPpers on the Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/WxDD2PPvaW THE (UPDATED) DR DAVE BOOK CLUB MASTERLIST: David Malouf - The Great World (Mentioned 2:37, Ep 258) Connie Willis - Doomsday Book & To Say Nothing of the Dog (Mentioned 4:26, Ep 244) Richard Yates - Revolutionary Road  (Mentioned 1:48:45, Ep 240) Michael Lewis - Who Is Government? (Mentioned 2:19:59, Ep 235) Orlando Whitfield - All That Glitters (Mentioned 2:34:37, Ep 232) John Lyons - Balcony Over Jerusalem (Mentioned 2:45:26, Ep 231) Yukio Mishima - Spring Snow (Mentioned 2:35:12, Ep 227) John Steinbeck - Cannery Row (Mentioned 02:39, Ep 226) David Simon & Ed Burns - The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood (Mentioned 2:21:40, Ep 225) William Appleman Williams - The Tragedy of American Diplomacy (Mentioned 2:11:23, Ep 222) Mahmood Mamdani - Good Muslim, Bad Muslim (Mentioned 2:07:14, Ep 220) Carlo Rovelli - The Order Of Time (Mentioned 06:36, Ep 220) Carlo Rovelli - Reality Is Not What It Seems (Mentioned 06:36, Ep 220) Ryszard Kapuściński - Shah of Shahs (Mentioned 2:21:27, Ep 217) Ervand Abrahamian - Khomeinism (Mentioned 2:23:19, Ep 217) Anthony Seldon - Truss at 10 (Mentioned 1:36:09, Ep 215) Steven Teles - The Conservative Legal Movement (Mentioned 2:12:12, Ep 215) Amin Maalouf - The Crusades Through Arab Eyes (Mentioned 4:32, Ep 214) Geoffrey Blainey - The Causes Of War (Mentioned 43:49, Ep 198) Margaret Levi - Of Rule And Revenue (Mentioned 1:11:16, Ep 195) Margaret Levi - Consent, Dissent, and Patriotism (Mentioned 1:11:16, Ep 195) Sayaka Murata - Convenience Store Woman (Mentioned 2:14, Ep 194) Sid Meier - Sid Meier's Memoir! (Mentioned 16:30, Ep 178) David Simon & Ed Burns - The Corner (Mentioned 8:40, Ep 178) Maurice O. Wallace - King's Vibrato (Mentioned 14:26, Ep 164) Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky - Manufacturing Consent - (Mentioned 32:12, Ep 164) Robert Plunket - My Search For Warren Harding (Mentioned 1:49:12, Ep 158) Ian Lambot & Greg Girard - City of Darkness Revisited (Mentioned 39:25, Ep 157) Max Chafkin - The Contrarian (Mentioned 32:18, Ep 155) Claire Conner - Wrapped In The Flag (Mentioned 31:42, Ep 155) Rita Abrahamsen, Mike Williams et al - Global Right (Mentioned 31:12, Ep 155) Philip Gorski and Samuel Perry - The Flag And The Cross (Mentioned 30:49, Ep 155) Cynthia Miller-Idriss - Hate In The Homeland (Mentioned 30:10, Ep 155) Cory Doctorow & Rebecca Giblin - Chokepoint Capitalism (Mentioned 34:55, Ep 150) Elizabeth Ingleson - Made In China (Mentioned 31:50, Ep 150) John Corrigan - Religious Intolerance, America, and the World (Mentioned 1:16:18, Ep 141) Gérard Prunier - From Genocide to Continental War (Mentioned 48:18, Ep 141) Liu Cixin, - The Three Body Trilogy (Mentioned 1:11:04, Ep 136) Tilman Allert - The Hitler Salute (Mentioned 22:03, Ep 134) Philip Roth - Nemesis (Mentioned 1:56, Ep 133) Joshua Cohen - The Netanyahus Zeke Faux - Number Go Up Michael Paul Rogin - The Intellectuals and McCarthy Cathy Kramer - The Politics of Resentment Naomi Klein - Doppelganger Maria Bamford - Sure, I'll Join Your Cult Wendy Brown - States Of Injury Corey Robin. - The Reactionary Mind Patricia Lockwood - No One Is Talking About This David Cay Johnston - The Making of Donald Trump Jane Mayer - Dark Money Harry Frankfurt - On Bullshit Stephen King - The Dead Zone Elle Hardy - Beyond Belief Federico Finchelstein - From Fascism to Populism in History Robert Jervis - Why Intelligence Fails Alex Haley and Malcolm X - The Autobiography of Malcolm X Jonathan Haidt - The Righteous Mind David Graeber - Debt: The First 5000 Years Jerry L. Mashaw - Creating The American Administrative Constitution Brian Balogh - A Government Out of Sight Paul Connerton - How Societies Remember Paul Connerton - How Modernity Forgets Catherine Green and Sarah Catherine Gilbert - Vaxxers John Zaller - The Nature and Origins of Mass Opinion Matthew Karp - This Vast Southern Empire Robert Fatton - The Guise of Exceptionalism Anatol Lievin - Climate Change and the Nation State: The Realist Case James Alfred Aho - The Politics of Righteousness The substack that Dr Dave apparently plagiarises liberally from! https://luke.substack.com/ James Beverley - God's Man in the White House Jane Chi Hyun Park - Yellow Future Matthias Gardell - In The Name of Elijah Muhammad Gosta Esping-Andersen - The Three Worlds of Welfare Capitalism Suzanne Mettler - The Submerged State Brendon O'Connor - Anti-Americanism and American Exceptionalism James Morone - Hellfire Nation Nathan Kalmoe - With Ballots and Bullets Winnifred Fallers Sullivan - The Impossibility of Religious Freedom Mary L. 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How school referendums are growing the funding gaps between school districts. A local farmer aweathers high fuel prices and federal policy. The difference between a sea shanty and maritime music.

Referendum i nowej Konstytucji Karola Nawrockiego nie ma i nie będzie! - ocenia prof. Antoni Dudek w najnowszym odcinku programu "Dudek o Polityce" Co łączy prezydenta Polski z Bogusławem Lindą i czemu archetyp "macho" tak bardzo mu się podoba? Omówimy też ostatni incydent Sławomira Mentzena, który zaatakował gen. Kukułę, co wywołało wściekłość polityków, w tym także jego koalicjanta Krzysztofa Bosaka. Oprócz tego tematy: "podbieranie" wojsk USA do Polski, śledztwo ws. Collegium Humanum wokół Szymona Hołowni, kontynuacja kryptoafery i co najważniejsze - podpisanie polskiego programu SAFE!

Washington's Supreme Court upheld the necessity clause in Senate Bill 6346, blocking Let's Go Washington's referendum attempt against the state's new 9.9% millionaires' tax. Opponents led by Brian Heywood must now gather 308,911 signatures — twice the referendum threshold — to pursue an initiative. A separate constitutional challenge filed by the Citizen Action Defense Fund remains pending. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-supreme-court-bats-down-referendum-attempt-targeting-income-tax/ #WashingtonSupremeCourt #IncomeTax #MillionairesTax #LettsGoWashington #SB6346 #WashingtonState #Politics #TaxReform #Initiative #ClarkCounty

We explore how school referendums are growing the funding gaps between school districts. We remember Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Dan Bice. We learn how our urban trees are managed. We hear about a local gardening program for people with dementia and their caregivers.

A recent report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum finds that school referendums and the ability to pass them is creating disparities in school district funding.

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First: The redistricting battle continued this week as voters in Virginia approved a new congressional map favoring Democrats. We speak with NOTUS politics reporter Reese Gorman about how the President's move to START the gerrymander war MAY be backfiring… Then: a conversation with author and political commentator Sophia Nelson about her new book "Redefining Freedom: Thoughts on Bridging Divides and Renewing the American Promise at 250." Finally: Substack author and independent journalist Hollie McKay discusses her reporting on how AI videos and images are shaping public opinion in the Iran conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the Cleveland Browns' selections of offensive tackle Spencer Fano and wide receiver KC Concepcion in the 2026 NFL Draft. They discuss the value of trading back from pick six to nine and address fan concerns regarding Concepcion's drop rate and Fano's transition to left tackle. Additionally, they recap the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointing loss to the Toronto Raptors and examine Todd Monken's candid comments about the team's offensive direction. 02:51 - Draft Night Reactions 07:32 - Evaluating Spencer Fano 13:48 - Analyzing KC Concepcion 18:46 - Referendum on Andrew Berry 26:40 - Listener Temperature Check 36:20 - Character and Leadership Needs 41:31 - Todd Monken Interview Recap 51:17 - Matt Harmon Evaluation 56:38 - Cavs Loss to Raptors 01:03:44 - Mitchell and Harden's Struggles 01:12:34 - Steelers-Eagles Draft Drama 01:21:14 - Mike Vrabel Rumors Analysis 01:29:53 - Caleb Downs Draft Slide 01:39:03 - Daryl Ryder Joins Show 01:52:22 - Quarterback Draft Prospects 02:05:41 - Nathan Zagura Analysis 02:15:22 - Future Draft Targets 02:29:31 - Monken Admits Browns Tanking

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Virginia Referendum Analysis: Former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli appears with Jake Tapper on CNN and says the Virginia Supreme Court may unanimously rule against redistricting. Violent Loudoun Teacher: A substitute teacher in Loudoun County has been arrested after authorities say they made threats of violence against a local high school. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) announced that Hadyn Dollery, 19, of Chantilly, was taken into custody on April 20 following an investigation into concerning statements reported through the Safe2Talk app. (Isabel Soisson) WJLA ABC 7’s Nick Minock reports that the teacher is a biological male who identifies as a woman. Over in Fairfax: ICE arrested another illegal immigrant in Fairfax County after Sheriff Stacey Kincaid ignored ICE's detainer and released him back into the community. Court records show Steve Descano dropped several charges against the accused child predator. (Nick Minock, WJLA ABC 7) Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 24, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Collins is in for Greg Corombus, and Craig and Jim start with the good news that a Virginia judge blocked the state from certifying the results of Tuesday's congressional map referendum, deeming the referendum and the bill that triggered it as unconstitutional. (Don't get too excited, this is just the first step in a […]

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Virginia Judge Blocks Referendum: A Virginia judge blocked the state from certifying the results of Tuesday's congressional map referendum, deeming the referendum and the bill that triggered it as unconstitutional, according to a judge's order issued Wednesday. SPLC Scandal: The media and politicians react to the Department of Justice announcing a bombshell 11-count fraud indictment accusing the Southern Poverty Law Center of secretly funding leaders and organizers of white supremacist, racist and other hate groups that the civil rights group claimed to be battling. (CNBC) Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 23, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2020, Virginia voters passed a bipartisan redistricting commission to take politics out of mapmaking. Now, in April 2026, they voted on whether to blow it up and replace it with the most gerrymandered map in the country...guess which they chose. We are going to tell you exactly what just happened in Virginia with a detailed political analysis, breaking down the numbers and the implications for both state politics and us politics as a whole.-----SPONSOR: Alliance Defending FreedomAlliance Defending Freedom is on the front lines defending free speech, religious liberty, and parental rights. They've won major Supreme Court victories including helping overturn Roe v. Wade and securing landmark free speech protections. Your gift will be matched dollar for dollar.Have your gift matched dollar for dollar at https://www.JoinADF.com/NICK -----SPONSOR: Good RanchersGood Ranchers is the only meat company fully dedicated to America at every step, sourcing exclusively from local American farms and handling everything - from packaging to customer support - right here in the U.S.Get 25$ off HERE: https://www.goodranchers.com/discount/NICK-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.000:00:00 – Postmortem on Virginia's organized political shift00:01:19 – Analyzing the 2024 election results and demographics00:06:38 – Why the new redistricting maps are insane00:12:49 – Exposing the illegal process behind Virginia's redistricting00:20:24 – James Carville's radical blueprint for Democrat control00:27:34 – Why moral busybodies are dangerous for our country00:33:14 – Why petulant voting leads to Republican failure00:54:17 – Replacing weak Republicans with strong constitutional leaders01:01:40 – The permanent ruling class in Virginia's bureaucracy

Iran renews its attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz and calls the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports a violation of the ceasefire, as efforts are reportedly underway behind the scenes to schedule another round of peace talks; Senate votes down another Iran War Powers resolution offered by Democrats to cut off President Trump's authority to continue the war; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defends easing sanctions on Iranian and Russian oil at Senate committee hearing; Democrats celebrate Virginia voters passing a congressional redistricting referendum that favors their party, while President Trump claims the result was 'rigged'; Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) on this Earth Day announces three new state parks; Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is asked about abortion medication & vaccine policies, as he finishes up testifying at congressional hearings on the Trump Administration's proposed health care budget for FY2027; Rep. David Scott (D-GA) has died at age 80. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Voters in Virginia head to the polls today to decide whether to redraw the state’s congressional voting map. VPM’s Jahd Kahlil explains where the campaigns stand. Following multiple hostile comments by President Trump about NATO, European nations are working on a fallback plan should the U.S. leave the alliance. The Wall Street Journal’s Bojan Pancevski joins to discuss what it might look like. FIFA and transportation officials in New Jersey are in a standoff over who should foot the bill for increased train ridership during the World Cup. Adam Crafton of The Athletic breaks down why the spat means fans could be stuck with train tickets as high as $150. Plus, Trump’s labor secretary resigns, Apple gets a new CEO, and a record is set at the Boston Marathon. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

VA to vote on re-districting referendum. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks Trump and Iran negotiations. Red Lobster brings back Endless Shrimp, even after bankruptcy claims. World Cup news. The story of Paul Revere. 

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Charles Blahous, the J. Fish and Lillian F. Smith chair and senior research strategist at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss Virginia's looming gerrymandering referendum and explain why the Commonwealth's congressional map problem runs deeper than naked partisanship.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

WMAL GUEST: JASON MIYARES (Former Virginia Attorney General) on Tuesday’s high-stakes special election and the effort to stop the proposed redistricting amendment, which critics argue is a partisan power grab designed to create a 10-1 Democrat map advantage. WEBSITE: JasonMiyares.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/JasonMiyaresVA Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 20, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 19, 2026. That's the date Albertans vote in a referendum with nine questions on the ballot — covering provincial policing, pension control, immigration authority, and the fundamental terms of Alberta's relationship with Canada. And a citizen-led petition has now crossed 177,000 signatures, the threshold to put a straight independence question on that same ballot.Trump administration officials have held multiple documented meetings with Alberta separatist leaders in Washington. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has publicly called Alberta a natural partner for the United States. This is not a fringe movement — it's a constitutional crisis in real time.In this episode, Kelsi Sheren covers:— All nine government-sponsored referendum questions and what they actually mean constitutionally— The $244.6 billion financial grievance that has been building for decades— What the Trump administration's documented involvement looks like and why it matters— What a yes vote actually triggers under the federal Clarity Act— Why even a failed separation vote is a national crisis— What Carney needs to do — and why there's no evidence he understands the urgencyThe Kelsi Sheren Perspective publishes daily on Canadian political accountability, provincial sovereignty, and defence policy. Coverage of the October referendum continues through October 19th.- - - - - - - - - - -Buy me a coffee! - https://buymeacoffee.com/kelsisherenLet's connect!Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@thekelsisherenperspectiveInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/thekelsisherenperspective?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3DX: https://x.com/KelsiBurnsSubstack:  https://substack.com/@kelsisherenSUPPORT OUR PEOPLE - - - - - - - - - - - -MasterPeace - 10% off with code KELSI - https://www.MasterPeace.Health/KelsiKetone IQ- 30% off with code KELSI - https://ketone.com/KELSIGood Livin - 20% off with code KELSI - https://www.itsgoodlivin.com/?ref=KELSIBrass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY  - http://www.brassandunity.com

This week, a Wisconsin city votes to restrict future data center development. Plus, the astronauts on Artemis II take their journey to social media. But first, Anthropic announced this week it has a new AI model called Claude Mythos Preview.The company says it's extremely good at finding security vulnerabilities. So good that Anthropic is not releasing the model to the general public. Instead, it is granting access to a group of over 40 companies and tech organizations, a collaboration called Project Glasswing.Marketplace's Stephanie Hughes spoke with Joanna Stern, founder of the media company New Things, to discuss all these topics and more.

This week, a Wisconsin city votes to restrict future data center development. Plus, the astronauts on Artemis II take their journey to social media. But first, Anthropic announced this week it has a new AI model called Claude Mythos Preview.The company says it's extremely good at finding security vulnerabilities. So good that Anthropic is not releasing the model to the general public. Instead, it is granting access to a group of over 40 companies and tech organizations, a collaboration called Project Glasswing.Marketplace's Stephanie Hughes spoke with Joanna Stern, founder of the media company New Things, to discuss all these topics and more.