Podcasts about republican rep

  • 340PODCASTS
  • 734EPISODES
  • 38mAVG DURATION
  • 5WEEKLY NEW EPISODES
  • Mar 18, 2026LATEST

POPULARITY

20192020202120222023202420252026


Best podcasts about republican rep

Show all podcasts related to republican rep

Latest podcast episodes about republican rep

Drew and Mike Show
Who All Seen the Leprechaun & Dave Landau Say Yeah! – March 17, 2026

Drew and Mike Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 149:04


Dave Landau back in-studio, 20th anniversary of the Mobile Leprechaun story, Jerry O'Connell's family beat him, Kouri Richins guilty, and Timothée Chalamet's sad ex-girlfriend porn star. PLUS: WATP Karl with Corey Feldman's One Bad Movie, the vapid podcast The Toast, and Cheryl Hines & RFK Jr. vs Chelsea Handler & Tig Notaro Dave Landau hangs with us today. Rock & Brews had their soft opening Monday and everyone was there! Marc and BranDon couldn't get tickets to the event, but bet your butt Tom Mazawey made it. It's St. Patrick's Day! It's also the 20-year anniversary of the greatest newscasts in TV history. Donald Trump decided to air Republican Rep. Neal Dunn's terminal health information during a presser. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry get smoked by Variety. Everybody hates them. The DHS shutdown is really taking it's toll on TSA workers. Many of them are bailing and just quitting. Alabama basketball star, Aden Holloway, was busted with marijuana and booted from the NCAA Tournament. Starbucks is looking to Tennessee over Seattle, Washington. Karl Hamburger from WATP stops in to laugh at John Melendez, dive deeper into Corey Feldman on One Bad Movie with Stephen Baldwin, rip apart The Toast Podcast and their insufferable millennial hosts, check out Denis Leary on Dear Chelsea and more. Bert Kreischer gets another season on Netflix. He recently lost his tour bus in a freak fire. Buffy the Vampire Slayer is dead! Jerry O'Connell's wife and children physically assaulted him the night Donald Trump won his second presidential election. Drew Crime: Author Kouri Richins is now murderer Kouri Richins. Nice wife. Football star, Darron Lee, consulted ChatGPT for murder advice. Timothée Chalamet is getting bullied in Hollywood. Did you know he used to nail porn star Sarah Tena? Something is going on with YouTube and somebody's not telling me something. Merch remains available. Buy it before it's gone or miss out. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon)

Ralph Nader Radio Hour
Spineless Democrats

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 78:13


Ralph spends the whole hour with progressive activist, Corbin Trent, former communications director for Alexandria Ocasio Cortez to discuss the lack of vision and the spineless leadership in the corporate Democratic Party.Corbin Trent is a co-founder of Brand New Congress and former co-director of Justice Democrats, two grassroots organizations working to elect progressive Democrats to Congress. He was the National Campaign Coordinator for the Bernie Sanders Presidential campaign, and recently served as the Communications Director for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. He writes about rebuilding America at AmericasUndoing.com.This is a [Democratic] Party that is led by sinecurists and apparatchiks who never look at themselves in the mirror after they lose to the most vicious, cruel, ignorant, anti-worker, anti-women, anti-environment, anti-small taxpayer, pro-war Republican Party. They never look into it. It's always: they blame the Greens or they blame some third party or Independent candidate. And they never ask themselves why as a national party did they abandon half the country, which are now called red states?Ralph NaderThe Democratic Party I think, ultimately, is leaderless because it's visionless. It doesn't really see. I don't think the Democratic Party as an entity or as an ideology has a real vision for how to go forward differently. And, therefore, it's hard to be led. It's hard to lead if you don't have a direction.Corbin TrentThe Democratic Party—like your Chuck Schumers, like your Hakeem Jeffries, and like most of the people that are elected there and in leadership positions at all, look at this system, the system of neoliberalism, and they think that somehow it's going to magically start working again. And the fact is that it's not. They have been unable so far to internalize the depth of the brokenness of this system. And then really unable to, I think, really internalize why Trump was powerful, why his messages were powerful. They want to look at it through this extremely narrow and negative lens of racism, bigotry and fear. As opposed to a complete and utter disdain for the system which is sucking from their lives and extracting from their communities. And I think that spells trouble.Corbin TrentIt's not my job as a voter to inspire myself to vote for you. It's your job as a candidate or as a party or as somebody to build a vision that inspires me to vote.Corbin TrentNews 3/13/26* This week, the New York City Council held a hearing on proposed legislation to carry out Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pledge to repossess property from “landlords who have racked up housing code violations and debt from unpaid taxes and fines.” This bill would empower the city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development to turn these buildings over to owners they deem “more responsible.” This would be an update of a program the city has tried to implement before, called “third-party transfer.” However, the council is hesitant to take this step, worrying that it could disproportionately affect small landlords that simply lack the resources to fix code violations or pay fees, as opposed to venture capital backed corporate landlords. Rosa Kelly, chief of staff to the housing commissioner, said the department “views the program as a key part of [their] broader enforcement and preservation toolkit to ensure that housing remains safe and livable for New Yorkers.” This from Gothamist.* In more local news, this week Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser released a long-awaited report on congestion traffic pricing in the District of Columbia. According to the Washington Examiner, the study was conducted in 2021 and the Mayor has delayed the release until now. Along with the release of the study, Mayor Bowser sent a letter to D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, wherein the Mayor described the “congestion pricing tax scheme,” which includes a proposed $10 charge for people entering the city, as a “bad idea,” and argued that D.C. could not be compared to Midtown Manhattan, which recently implemented a successful congestion pricing system. Democratic Socialist Councilwoman and leading Mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis-George refused to dismiss the study out of hand, writing “Now that the report is public, the Council has an opportunity to dig into the findings & explore what they could mean for the District—including opportunities to reduce congestion, improve air quality & public health, & strengthen public transit for residents across the city.”* Meanwhile, on the West Coast, a new poll shows incumbent Mayor Karen Bass drawing under 20% of the vote in the upcoming primary for her reelection campaign. While this still puts Bass in the lead, it is clearly a weak showing and would be far below the 50% threshold she would need to win to avoid a November runoff. This poll also finds former reality television star Spencer Pratt in second place with around 10% support, and councilmember Nithya Raman – who has been both endorsed and censured by DSA LA in the past – in third with just over 9%, per KTLA. The LA Mayoral race mirrors the California gubernatorial race, which features ten candidates, none of whom draws over 20% in the polls. At some point, the party will have to step in to pressure underperforming candidates to drop out and endorse more viable alternatives, but June is quickly approaching with little sign of party unity.* Speaking of the Democrats, POLITICO is out with a new story on how red state Democratic parties are undermining their best chances of toppling incumbent Republican Senators – independent populist left candidates. In Montana, former University of Montana President Seth Bodnar has launched an independent bid for Senate, with the backing of former longtime Montana Democratic Senator Jon Tester. Bodnar filed on the final day candidates could get on the ballot in the state, and on that same day, three-term incumbent Republican Senator Steve Daines announced he would not run for reelection. POLITICO describes this as “an explicit effort to keep Democrats from fielding a strong candidate of their own.” The state party however shows no interest in stepping aside to clear a path for Bodnar. A similar dynamic is unfolding in South Dakota, with the state party feuding with independent candidate Brian Bengs – who has “raised more than five times his Democratic opponent and more than any non-Republican candidate in the state in 16 years” – while in Idaho, former Democratic state lawmaker Todd Achilles is running as an independent and the state party has played their strategy close to the vest. Only in Nebraska has the state party fully thrown their weight behind the popular independent candidate Dan Osborn, who came within approximately 60,000 votes of longtime incumbent Deb Fischer in 2024 and is polling within a single point of Senator Pete Ricketts this cycle.* In Congress, Republicans have independent problems of their own. Last week, Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley announced he would register as “no party preference,” instead of as a Republican, as he seeks reelection to Congress in his newly redrawn California congressional district. Axios quotes a Kiley spokesperson who said it is “not official yet” whether he will leave the party or the conference, adding: “For now, he's just filing as an independent for his reelection campaign.” If Kiley did leave the Republican conference, it would further imperil the Republicans' razor-thin House majority, which has been continuously whittled down over the course of the 119th Congress.* Turning to foreign affairs, Reuters reports that on Sunday, Colombia held congressional elections which saw the leftist Historic Pact win the most seats in the Senate, but with only 25 out of 102 seats, the Pact will have to compete against the right-wing Democratic Center in order to form a coalition government. Democratic Center, led by ⁠former President Alvaro Uribe, won 17 seats. Ivan Cepeda, the presidential candidate of Historic Pact, called the election results a “categorical ​victory.” In the House, Democratic Center won 32 out of 182 seats, followed by the ‌Liberal ⁠Party with 31, and the Historic Pact with 29. Colombia will choose a new president in May, but according to Ariel Avila, a re-elected senator from the Green Alliance, whether that president is left or right they will likely face a “vetocracy” where “lawmakers block parties ​simply because they come from the opposing side.”* In more news from Latin America, the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) reports the right-wing government of Daniel Noboa in Ecuador has suspended the largest opposition party – the leftist Citizens' Revolution or RC – for nine months. If carried out, RC, led by former leftist president Rafael Correa, will effectively be barred from registering candidates for the 2027 local elections. CEPR Co-Director Mark Weisbrot is quoted saying “The government of President Daniel Noboa, who is strongly backed by President Trump, is trying to accelerate the destruction of what is left of democracy in Ecuador.” CEPR Director of International Policy Alex Main added “Democracy has been under attack since the presidency of Lenín Moreno (2017–2021), with not only the exclusion of political parties, but with persecution by lawfare, the imprisonment or forced exile of political opponents, and Noboa's repeated assumption of ‘emergency' powers and other abuses that have gutted civil liberties.” Recently, President Noboa has been closely collaborating with Trump and the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) to carry out joint “lethal kinetic operations” in Ecuador.* Turning to the Middle East, NBC reports Iran is launching its ‘most intense' strikes of the war, firing some of its most advanced ballistic missiles toward Tel Aviv and Haifa and attacking multiple ships attempting passage through the blockaded Straits of Hormuz. Additionally, reports are trickling out through the Israeli press, which operates under military censorship, about high-profile targets being hit inside the country. The Jewish Chronicle confirms Binyah Hevron, son of Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich was wounded by a Hezbollah rocket, with shrapnel penetrating his back and abdomen, while Yahoo News has debunked rumors that an Iranian missile strike killed Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Officially, over 1,200 have been killed by Israeli and American strikes in Iran, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, while 570 have been killed in Lebanon. Retlatiatory strikes by Iran have killed 13 in Israel.* Meanwhile, a new wrinkle has emerged in the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal. Last week, Variety reported that Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have been raising the alarm about financing for this deal coming from Gulf states, including the Qatar Investment Authority, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. This duo have called for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States – an interagency body that reviews foreign investments in American businesses for potential national security risks – to review the deal. Warren told the industry trade publication, “Given the cloud of corruption surrounding the Trump administration's review of this deal from Day One, it's no surprise that Trump's Treasury Department is sticking its head in the sand instead of investigating the national security risks of $24 billion from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds apparently flooding this deal. It's American consumers who will pay the price. Thanks to Donald Trump, a Paramount-Warner Bros. merger could mean higher prices and fewer choices, and might allow foreign actors to control what's on our screens or access our private viewing information.” Ironically, the Trump administration's warlike actions in Iran may have inadvertently solved this problem. Gizmodo reports that the Gulf states are now “reviewing current and future investment commitments in order to alleviate some of the anticipated economic strain from the current war.” It is unclear what would happen if the Gulf states rescinded their financing of this deal, seeing as Paramount is the buyer preferred by the Trump administration and has already paid the $2.8 billion “break-up” fee to Netflix stipulated by their previous agreement with WBD.* Finally, a new Pew poll reveals a troubling reality of contemporary American life. According to the poll, which asked people around the world to rate the morality and ethics of others in their country, 53% of U.S. adults say their fellow Americans have bad morals and ethics. While that may not sound so stark, Pew notes that the United States is the only country they surveyed where more adults described the morality and ethics of others living in the country as bad rather than good, with only 47% saying the latter. Turkey came up second, with 51% saying good and 49% saying bad. Pew is careful to state that they have never conducted a poll on this question before, meaning they cannot say whether this is a reflection of long-held beliefs among Americans or a new phenomenon, but it could be the result of long-term trends related to political polarization and the decline in interpersonal trust over the past several decades. Whatever the reasons behind this fact, it presents a formidable problem for political leaders. How can one unify a country wherein the people do not trust one another or even believe that their neighbors are morally and ethically upstanding individuals? Surely there must be a way forward, but what that is I cannot say.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

Voice of San Diego Podcast
Fake Charity Guys Pocketed $2 Million

Voice of San Diego Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 46:05


Who knew selling hot dogs at Petco Park was such a money making venture? After two years and lots of investigating, VOSD's Will Huntsberry saw the finish line for his story which uncovered a fake nonprofit running concessions at Petco Park - and pocketing around $2 million. He explains what the news is and what it feels like to make a difference. Also on the show: We get into a really big news week for local politics with longtime Republican Rep. Darrell Issa announcing he will not seek reelection. The podcast crew talks about what that means. Plus, Scott Lewis wants to know why people can't put their phone down at concerts. Finally, the local nonprofit that prosecutors say stole county money has provoked questions about county oversight. A "special review" is now underway. We'll explain. We're on YouTube now! Watch the podcast at youtube.com/voiceofsandiego. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Review's Radio Free California Podcast
Episode 435: Newsom Presidential Campaign Ads You Won't See

National Review's Radio Free California Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 71:07


California Governor Gavin Newsom says taxpayers will spend $19 million on advertising designed to burnish his record in advance of his White House run. Will and guest Will O'Neill consider recent news stories that won't make the final cut -- skyrocketing oil prices, gender transitioning in the state's schools, the stabbing victim who died after his ambulance was stolen, and the governor's own flirtation with antisemitism. Bonus! Remembering Edward Dickinson Baker, the first Californian to die in the American Civil War. Music by Metalachi. Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes: Army Reserve soldier from Sacramento among six killed in Kuwait drone strike Newsom planning $19-million push to polish California's national image In a Political Campaign, City Officials Can Spend Your Money Against You. They Call it 'Education' He was stabbed while charging his car. He died after his ambulance was stolen Newsom likens Israel to ‘apartheid state,' questions future military support Newsom Digs in After SCOTUS Rebuke, Claims Teachers ‘Forced to Be Gender Cops' Amid angry backlash, serial child molester is rearrested the same day he was set to be paroled Here's how Newsom's spending binge outstripped revenues, creating California's chronic deficit Marathon, Chevron, PBF Warn Governor Newsom of Widespread Refinery Shutdowns, Fuel shortages, Economic Collapse California's economy faces threats with new energy policy changes Nevada governor fires warning shot at Gavin Newsom over oil crisis: ‘Real-world consequences' Fearing GOP upset, top California Democrat urges lagging candidates for governor to drop out of race California Unions May Decide Which Republican Advances In The Governor's Race — And Which One Doesn't Poll: Hilton's rise could spare Dems from disaster in California gov's race Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley files to run as independent A budget plot twist in Oakland: From ‘fiscal emergency' to $17 million in the black Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Morning Rundown
Iran hits oil tankers in the Gulf; Trump insists US already won war

The Morning Rundown

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 10:36


Oil briefly jumps back above $100 a barrel after attacks on tankers in the Persian Gulf. Now the U.S. and its allies prepare a massive release of emergency reserves to steady markets. Plus, intelligence shows Iran had considered drone attacks on targets in California. Now the western state remains on high alert. And President Donald Trump takes his beef with Republican Rep. Thomas Massie to the lawmaker's home turf. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, March 12, 2026.

AP Audio Stories
Trump touts cutting drug prices, slams fellow Republican Rep. Massie during stops in Ohio, Kentucky

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 0:50


AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports President Trump took to the road yesterday, to push his economic message and attack a Republican critic.

The Arrington Gavin Show Ep. 540 "FORMER MAGA MEMBER RUNNING AS A DEMOCRAT!"

"R" Smooth Club

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 59:50


We break down the surprising political comeback attempt of Lev Parnas — a Ukrainian-American businessman who once moved in MAGA circles and played a controversial role during Donald Trump's first impeachment saga.After serving 20 months in prison for illegal campaign contributions tied to a Russian oligarch, Parnas is now making headlines again — this time announcing a run for Congress as a Democrat in Florida's 27th Congressional District, aiming to challenge Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar.We dive into:- Parnas' role in the 2019 Trump impeachment investigation- His work with Rudy Giuliani and the Ukraine controversy- Why he says he's leaving MAGA behind and running as a Democrat- What this race could mean for Florida politics and the national political landscapeIs this political redemption… or another chapter in a controversial story?Let's talk about it.

WSJ What’s News
Special Election in Georgia Is a Test of Trump's Base

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 14:09


P.M. Edition for Mar. 10. Today Georgia's 14th congressional district holds a special election to fill the congressional seat left vacant by former Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. WSJ national politics reporter Sabrina Siddiqui speaks with reporters Aaron Zitner and Cameron McWhirter about Republican voters' stance on President Trump's military campaigns. Plus, the Senate has introduced a new provision in its housing bill that would force large investors to sell homes within seven years of them being built. We hear from Journal reporter Rebecca Picciotto about how the industry is responding. And oil prices continue their slide as investors hope the world's biggest economies will release strategic oil reserves. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph Nader Radio Hour
The Long War on Iran

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 70:50


Ralph welcomes sociologist and historian Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi to discuss the United States' war of aggression on Iran.Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi is an Iranian-born American historian and sociologist. He is a Research Fellow at the Center for Place, Culture, and Politics at the CUNY Graduate Center. He was the Chair of the Department of Near Eastern Studies and Director of the Sharmin and Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies at Princeton University. He is the author of four books on different aspects and historical context of the Iranian revolution of 1979 and its aftermath.The only countries that I see that are in constant violation of international law is the United States and Israel. And frankly, I am speechless, although I'm speaking, but I am speechless—in what universe can this war be justified as self-defense? You listened to Secretary Rubio's speech in Munich where he laments 400 years of colonial rule being lost to this international law and laws of fighting wars because they want to go back to the way things were in the 18th and 19th century. This is a naked expansionist, extortionist administration here, and that's the only reason they have launched this war, and there is absolutely no justification for it.Behrooz Ghamari-TabriziFor years and years, the Israelis have been assassinating Iranian scientists. They were sabotaging Iranian industries. And actually, the Iranian government showed tremendous restraint in responding to these Israeli provocations because they didn't want to create the situation in which we find ourselves today. But then at the end of the day, calling Iran the aggressor here I think is a total ignorance of history and the context in which this war has started.Behrooz Ghamari-TabriziAll these things are not to suggest that the Iranian government in any form or shape is a democratic and just state. But the question here is about the sovereignty of the Iranian state. And the only inheritance of the revolution that has been kept throughout these forty-odd years was the question of sovereignty. Because that was one of the demands of the revolution. The question of social justice was thrown out of the window after the revolution. The question of civil liberties was thrown out of the window after the revolution. The only thing that is left is Iranian sovereignty. And according to every single intelligence study, what Iranians do outside their borders is a defensive posture. Iran does not have an expansionist agenda.Behrooz Ghamari-TabriziNews 3/6/26* Last week, Bill and Hillary Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee on their respective relationships with financier and sexual predator, Jeffrey Epstein. Hillary Clinton, in a deposition described as contentious, maintained that she had virtually zero connections with Epstein, stating at one point “I am so tired of answering that question,” per PBS. Former President Bill Clinton meanwhile, tried to downplay his relationship with Epstein, describing it as “cordial,” and claiming that he had come to an arrangement with Epstein where the financier provided his private jet for humanitarian trips in exchange for Clinton discussing politics and economics with him. The committee pressed Clinton on this point, noting that Epstein visited the White House numerous times during Clinton's presidency and that there are photos of the two men shaking hands. Clinton told lawmakers he “did not recall those interactions.” These answers leave much to be desired.* Meanwhile, another Epstein associate occupies the Oval Office today – Donald Trump – and on February 26th the Wall Street Journal reported that the Department of Justice, under the stewardship of Attorney General Pam Bondi, has been withholding interviews with a woman who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault back in the 1980s. As the Journal writes, the suppression of this interview “raises new questions about the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files release and the pages that have been kept private.” The Journal adds that “Trump officials initially opposed the release of the files and then fumbled their response, including inconsistent redactions that exposed dozens of Epstein victims and initially kept some prominent men's names hidden.” However, on March 5th, POLITICO reported that the FBI has now published a trio of FBI interviews with the woman who accused the president of sexually assaulting her in collusion with Jeffrey Epstein. Trump and his allies categorically deny any wrongdoing on the part of the president, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt calling the allegations “completely baseless…backed by zero credible evidence, from a sadly disturbed woman who has an extensive criminal history.” This story also highlights what is sure to be the next flashpoint in this saga: on Wednesday, a House committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about her handling of the Epstein files.* Turning to media news, last week we covered how Paramount-Skydance, led by the Ellison family and backed by the Trump administration, outmaneuvered Netflix to close a deal acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery – including CNN. Throughout this process, many have raised the alarm that if the Ellisons were to get their hands on CNN, they would turn it over to their ideological attack dog, Bari Weiss, as they did with CBS News. Variety is now echoing those concerns, reporting that “It's expected that Weiss will have a big role in steering CNN.” Just what exactly this role will be remains to be seen, but given her tenure as editor-in-chief of CBS News, there is much cause for concern.* In related news, Variety reports Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has filed to sell 4,004,149 shares – over $114 million worth of stock – in the company following the announcement of the sale to Paramount, including Paramount's eye-popping offer of $31 per share. Zaslav retains additional stock and options which he could cash out as the deal moves forward. Curiously, even as the Trump administration backed the Paramount buyout over the Netflix deal, the president himself continues to bank on the fiscal stability of the streaming giant, with the Hollywood Reporter documenting that Trump bought between $600,000 and $1.25 million worth of Netflix debt in January, adding to the $500,000 to $1 million in Netflix bonds that he purchased in December. This story notes that while the Netflix-Warner deal fell through, Netflix walked away with a $2.8 billion “break-up fee,” and an investment grade credit rating, unlike both WBD and Paramount.* Looking at domestic politics, this week primaries were held in Texas and North Carolina which yielded the nomination of James Talarico in Texas, beating out Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett for the Democratic nod, and the razor thin victory of incumbent Valerie Foushee over her progressive challenger Nida Allam in the Durham-Chapel Hill region. But many more primary battles lay ahead, perhaps the most interesting of which is unfolding in Maine, where the Bernie Sanders-backed veteran-turned-oysterman Graham Platner is duking it out with Chuck Schumer's preferred candidate, outgoing Governor Janet Mills. Platner, despite damaging stories, has continued to draw massive crowds and enjoys a huge polling advantage. Last week, Platner's allies, led by United Autoworkers President Shawn Fain, staged a sort of intervention with Schumer, with Fain lambasting the “shortcomings” in Democratic leaders' approach to the 2026 midterms, “particularly their failure to adequately listen to working-class voters.” Michael Monahan, a high-level official in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, also sent a letter to the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee strongly urging the DSCC to “refrain from intervening further in [the Maine] primary.” A mid-February independent poll found Platner with a 38-point lead over Mills among likely Democratic primary voters, yet the party continues to back Mills to the hilt. This from NBC.* Our remaining stories this week concern foreign affairs. First, in South Africa, it seems the forces of the Left are looking to pool their support by entering into a political alliance. According to TimesLIVE, a prominent South African online newspaper, the country's largest standalone Left party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has convened with the South African Communist Party (SACP) to discuss such an electoral pact. The SACP has long participated in a tripartite alliance with the African National Congress party (ANC), which has ruled South Africa since the end of Apartheid, but recently announced they would contest elections independently. The EFF and SACP emphasized that their priorities align on the “deep crises confronting South Africa: de-industrialisation, austerity-driven fiscal consolidation, collapsing energy security, mass unemployment, and extreme poverty.”* In another major political realignment, the Green Party of England and Wales is surging as the Labour Party, under the centrist leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, continues to lose ground to the Nigel Farage-led far right party, Reform UK. The rise of the Green Party has been bubbling for some time, as progressive voters feel betrayed by Labour and the momentum behind Jeremy Corbyn's “Your Party” has fizzled, but the first major test occurred recently in the Labour stronghold riding of Groton and Denton in Greater Manchester. According to the BBC, this marks the first ever win for the Greens in a by-election, with 34-year-old plumber Hannah Spencer becoming the party's first ever MP in northern England. Reform ran second, with Labour dropping by 25% into third place. Moreover, Zeteo reports the Greens have leapfrogged ahead of Labour in national polling, second only to Reform and has become the single most popular party among voters under 50. For the past five months, the Greens have been led by self-described “eco-populist” Zack Polanski, and have espoused policies including giving councils the power to control rents, extending free school meals to all children, and imposing a new ‘wealth tax' on assets above £10m.* In Congress, Representative Ro Khanna has introduced the West Bank Human Rights Resolution to Condemn Israeli Settlement Expansion. This resolution is described as utilizing far more specific language to condemn “Israeli settler violence and referencing potential sanctions tools while also calling for a review of US policies that may indirectly subsidise settlement activity,” per the Middle East Eye. In part, this resolution is a response to the Israeli government's February 8th approval of “sweeping changes to land registration and civil control in Areas A and B of the West Bank, which Palestinians say breach the Oslo Accords and advance de facto annexation.” This resolution was drafted in conjunction with Cameron Kasky, the survivor of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting who has become a leading activist on rights for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. In a statement upon the introduction of this resolution, Kasky wrote “this is a necessary measure for Democrats and Republicans to unite behind the upholding of international law. Democrats and Republicans can agree that U.S. taxpayer money being used to subsidize the violation of international law is an outrage.”* Our final two stories concern the U.S. attacks on Iran. First, a bizarre sequence of conflicting claims between the U.S. and Spain have left many observers puzzled. First, on March 3rd, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez addressed the Iberian nation, saying “Very often great wars start with a chain of events spiralling out of control due to miscalculations, technical failures, and unforeseen circumstances. Therefore, we must learn from history and cannot play Russian roulette with the fate of millions.” Sánchez warned of “repeating the mistakes of the past,” and drew a comparison with the invasion of Iraq, concluding his government's position is “No to war,” per CNBC. More pointedly, the Spanish government prevented two jointly operated bases in its territory from being used in the strikes on Iran. Trump responded on the 4th by vowing to cut off all trade with Madrid, saying “Spain has been terrible…We don't want anything to do with Spain.” Then, on March 5th, Karoline Leavitt told the press that “With respect to Spain, I think they heard the president's message yesterday loud and clear, and it's my understanding, over the past several hours, they've agreed to cooperate with the U.S. military.” Yet, the Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares immediately responded that “The Spanish government's position on the war in the Middle East ... and the use of our bases has not changed at all.” This also from CNBC. Trump's threat to cut off trade with Spain would be difficult to follow through on, given that the 27 nations in the European Union negotiate trade agreements collectively,* Finally, far from assuaging concerns about the attacks on Iran leading to blowback, the Hill reports that, when asked during a phone call with Time magazine about whether Americans should be worried about a potential strike on the homeland, Trump replied, “I guess.” Trump went on to say “We think about it all the time. We plan for it. But yeah…we expect some things…some people will die. When you go to war, some people will die.” Stunningly, despite Trump openly declaring that we are at war with Iran sans congressional authorization and even casually admitting Americans could be killed on home soil, the feckless Congress has voted down War Powers resolutions in the House and Senate. In the upper house, the bill introduced by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, failed 47-53, with Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky crossing party lines to support it while Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania crossed party lines to vote nay, per the AP. A similar measure in the House, introduced by Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie – the duo behind the Epstein Files Transparency Act and other war powers resolutions including on Venezuela – failed by a vote of 212-219. In addition to Massie, Republican Rep. Warren Davison of Ohio voted in favor of the resolution, while four House Democrats voted nay, per Axios. Again the question is presented to us, if this won't shock Congress to action, what will?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

MPR News Update
Another federal judge threatens to hold officials in contempt over immigration detainee documents

MPR News Update

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 4:45


Some Minnesota lawmakers are responding to the firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. After news broke of Noem's firing, Minnesota House Democratic Leader Zack Stephenson praised Minnesotans who he says showed the incompetence of immigration enforcement in the state. Republican Rep. Isaac Schultz says he believes President Donald Trump made a sound decision.Another federal judge is threatening to hold government officials in contempt of court for failing to return critical items including work permits and driver's licenses to former immigration detainees. For the second time this week, Minnesota U.S. Attorney Dan Rosen promised a judge that ICE would replace missing personal items or pay compensation.

PBS NewsHour - Segments
GOP Rep. Mackenzie on Trump's economic and immigration policies

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 6:31


Both the House and the Senate are out of town this week, but what they have heard from constituents at home will matter when they return on Monday. One key swing vote belongs to freshman Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie. He represents Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, including the Lehigh Valley and the city of Allentown. Mackenzie joined Lisa Desjardins to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

American Ground Radio
AI, Friendship, and America's Homeless Crisis: What the Media Isn't Telling You

American Ground Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 41:51 Transcription Available


Stay connected with us at americangroundradio.com, on Facebook, and Instagram. You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for February 18, 2026. 0:30 A headline from the Washington Times claims ICE use-of-force incidents jumped 353% after President Trump returned to office — and the media is running with it. But is this a scandal… or a statistics game? As immigration enforcement ramps up and arrests surge, we dig into what those explosive percentages really mean — and what key context is being left out. And we raise a bigger question: why aren’t we hearing as much about the spike in violent attacks against ICE officers? This segment takes on media framing, immigration enforcement, use-of-force data, and the political narrative shaping the debate — asking whether Americans are getting facts, or just headlines designed to provoke outrage. 9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. The first Domestic Terrorism case against members of ANTIFA was quickly declared a mistrial this week. Leftist Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from undoing a costly and ineffective set of policies at the EPA. Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales is being accused of having an illicit affair with a staffer who later committed suicide. 12:30 Get Prodovite Plus from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 13:00 A reporter from CBS asked Karoline Leavitt when President Trump had ever been falsely accused of racism — and the question itself left us wondering: was that supposed to be serious? We break down the exchange, the long-running “racism” narrative surrounding President Trump, and how media framing often assumes the conclusion before asking the question. From “very fine people” to “Jim Crow 2.0” claims from Chuck Schumer, we examine how accusations become headlines — and headlines become accepted truth. 16:00 American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burelson tackle a question that hits deeper than it sounds: would you rather be wealthy with no friends… or poor with true friends? We explore what really matters — money, status, and success, or loyalty, faith, and authentic relationships. From small-town perspective shifts to the pressures of elite culture, we talk about the difference between having everything… and having your people. In a world obsessed with fame, fortune, and influence, we ask what’s actually worth holding onto — and what might cost more than it’s worth. If you'd like to ask our American Mamas a question, go to our website, AmericanGroundRadio.com/mamas and click on the Ask the Mamas button. 23:00 The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Department of Justice executed a search warrant and seized 650 boxes of 2020 election records from Fulton County, Georgia — and now county officials are suing to get them back. We examine the legal fight over those ballots, the claims of irregularities in the 2020 election, and why local officials are challenging a federally approved search tied to a federal race. If this was the “most secure election in American history,” as we were told, why the rush to reclaim the evidence? 26:30 When Elon Musk bought Twitter — now X — many argued it was a major win for free speech. But we ask whether his AI platform, Grok, could be even more important to the future of humanity. We break down viral AI test questions that are exposing sharp ideological divides between platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, Anthropic’s Claude, and Grok — and what those answers reveal about bias, free speech, and the values being programmed into artificial intelligence. If AI is shaping the next generation of information, culture, and decision-making, who controls it matters. We're tackling AI bias, “woke” algorithms, free expression, and why the battle over artificial intelligence may be the most important fight yet. 32:00 Get TrimROX from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 32:30 After our discussion on AI bias, one listener offered a solution: if artificial intelligence leans left, why not push back and help correct it? We explore whether everyday users can influence platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok by calling out biased framing, adding missing context, and steering conversations toward neutral or conservative perspectives. Can users “de-woke” AI in real time — or does the real power still rest with the programmers behind the curtain? And remember, you can join the conversation by calling or texting 866-AGR-1776. The best Hotline number anywhere in the business. 35:00 Homelessness is a crisis in America’s largest cities, and leftist policies only make it worse. In New York, 19 people died last winter on the streets after Mayor Zoran Mamdani halted homeless sweeps — a decision that left vulnerable residents exposed to freezing temperatures and untreated mental illness and substance abuse. We break down the deadly consequences of those policies, why simply building more housing isn’t the solution, and why recent reversals signal a necessary, if overdue, course correction. This segment tackles homelessness, public safety, and the human cost of political ideology in left-run cities — and asks whether compassion sometimes requires tough action. 39:30 We discuss reports of a 90% chance the U.S. may take military action against Iran in the coming weeks, the buildup of fighter jets, and the serious risks involved — a sobering look at global stakes. Then we shift to a brighter note, celebrating Michael Mastrangelo, a Publix cashier whose positivity and dedication raised over $31,000 for the Special Olympics in just six days. Thank you for listening! May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Articles Judge declares mistrial in Prairieland ICE shooting trial over lawyer's 'politically charged' shirt Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections Married MAGA candidate’s grim election odds amid bombshell affair and suicide GOP Lawmaker Accused Of Affair With Aide Who Later Set Herself On Fire Report: Aide to Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales Admitted to Affair with Boss Before Suicide Texas GOP Rep Tony Gonzales allegedly had affair with aide who committed suicide: news report @elonmusk X Post: "The other AIs would STILL rather nuke Earth than misgender Caitlyn Jenner" @BasedMikeLee X Post: "I now know which AI to use—and which *not* to use" ‘That’s The First Time I Saw A Coach Do It’: Tom Izzo Responds After UCLA Coach Ejects His Own Player Mamdani’s Homelessness Crisis: Urgent Course Correction Needed Mamdani brings back homeless encampment sweeps — turning on promise after backlash over cold weather deaths Mamdani wants to end homeless encampment sweeps to focus on housing. HUD funding chaos will complicate his plans Pro-Life Group: Abortion Pill Reversal Saved 8,000 Babies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PBS NewsHour - Politics
GOP Rep. Mackenzie on Trump's economic and immigration policies

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 6:31


Both the House and the Senate are out of town this week, but what they have heard from constituents at home will matter when they return on Monday. One key swing vote belongs to freshman Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie. He represents Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, including the Lehigh Valley and the city of Allentown. Mackenzie joined Lisa Desjardins to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The Ron Show
GA lawmaker's move to shield carpet industry from PFAS fallout should yield a Democratic candidate

The Ron Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 89:00


PLUS: a SE Georgia community wants nowhere near a nickel refinery, McBath brilliantly plays Pam Bondi & GA Repub infighting ratchets upIn Northwest Georgia, Republican Rep. Kasey Carpenter is reviving legislation that would shield carpet manufacturers from PFAS “forever chemical” lawsuits, even though investigations have found contamination in local water and communities. Democratic Congressional candidate Shawn Harris has the preferable messaging, but he's not running against Carpenter; so where is the Georgia HD 4 candidate who will, Ron wonders. Meanwhile, Richmond Hill residents are fighting a proposed nickel refinery near schools and wetlands, drawing painful parallels to the 2024 Conyers chemical fire. Hear Ron catch up with a friend who moved, with her husband and daughter, from Conyers fresh off a 2024 environmental disaster, who'd like to avoid having moved to the potential for another. Plus, the Georgia GOP governor's race takes a dramatic turn as new polling shakes up the field, and Ron highlights how the RNC is looking to let Donald Trump decide who should be Georgia Republicans' nominee instead of voters. Then, of course, there's more legal infighting about fundraising, because, of course Repubs who champaign unfettered money in politics can also hate the unfairness of money in politics.Lost in all the Pam Bondi noise was this brilliant, powerful exchange between Rep. Lucy McBath and Attorney General Pam Bondi during a heated House hearing. That said, it's hard not to enjoy / revisit the popcorn-snacking exchanges that has even conservative pundit Erick Erickson calling for Bondi's ouster. AJC contributor Jamie Dupree sums up the fruitlessness of the GOP's clamoring over the SAVE Act as Ron notes the deep flaws that'll even impact MAGA voters. Lastly, between Bondi's antics and the reaction to 'Bad Bunny' by Megyn Kelly, it has to be pointed out that it's notable what MAGA conservative get worked up about and what they don't. Florida-based minister Joe Smith wrote in his Substack about the dichotomy, and there's something for misguided MAGAs (and sometimes even outraged liberals) to do some soul-searching over.Tune in to catch the Ron Show weekdays from 4-6pm Eastern time on Georgia NOW! Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com.#HearGeorgiaNow #TheRonShow #CaseyCarpenter #LucyMcBath #PamBondi #RickJackson #BurtJones #PFAS #NickelRefinery #GeorgiaPolitics

Trump's Trials
Rep. Nancy Mace says she wants Americans to know the truth about the Epstein files

Trump's Trials

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 6:17


NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina, who says she has a "list of names" of people to depose after viewing unredacted versions of the Epstein files.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Federalist Radio Hour
How Do You Save The Republic? Rep. Tim Burchett Says Voter ID Is A Good Start

The Federalist Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 30:10 Transcription Available


On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Republican Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the importance of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, preview Republicans' midterm election strategy, and weigh in on the Senate's talking filibuster option.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.

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
Federalist Radio Hour: How Do You Save The Republic? Rep. Tim Burchett Says Voter ID Is A Good Start

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 30:10


On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Republican Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the importance of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, preview Republicans' midterm election strategy, and weigh in on the Senate's talking filibuster option. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our […]

WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch
The Gerrymander Wars Come to Staten Island / Measles Cases Keep Going Up

WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 25:23


Florida and Virginia are the latest states to consider drawing new House maps before November, as a New York judge orders a redo for the Staten Island district of Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis. Plus, amid a measles outbreak in South Carolina, a top CDC official dismisses such cases as the "cost of doing business." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American Ground Radio
Kevin Sorbo on Faith and Cancel Culture + Why Crime is Finally Falling in America

American Ground Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 41:51 Transcription Available


You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for January 22, 2026. 0:30 Democrats just lost another seat — and once again, they didn’t take it to the voters. They took it to the courts. We break down how a New York judge ruled the city’s only Republican congressional district “unconstitutional,” triggering a forced redraw before the 2026 election. The target? Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis and New York’s 11th District. But here’s the twist: the district isn’t some bizarre salamander-shaped gerrymander. It’s Staten Island and a slice of Brooklyn — one of the most compact districts in the country. So why is it suddenly illegal? Racial gerrymandering, selective enforcement of the Voting Rights Act, and courts acting as political weapons. 9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. The United States has founded the Board of Peace, an international organization created by President Trump. The Department of Justice has begun arresting anti-ICE agitators who stormed a church service in Minnesota over the weekend. A Judge in New York has ruled that the state's 11th Congressional district is unconstitutional under the state's constitution because there are too many white voters in the district. 12:30 Get Performlyte from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 13:00 Is President Trump quietly building a new world order — without the United Nations? We break down Trump’s jaw-dropping new “Board of Peace,” a global coalition where more than 30 countries are each putting up $1 billion to buy into Trump’s vision of international security. From the Middle East to Europe, this isn’t symbolic diplomacy — it’s real money, real power, and real influence. We explore whether this massive fund is reshaping NATO, stabilizing Gaza, sidelining the UN Security Council, and even laying the groundwork for Trump’s bold moves on Greenland and Arctic security. 16:00 Should Don Lemon be in jail? That’s the question we ask American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, after shocking video shows Lemon joining a BLM and anti-ICE activist group to disrupt a church service in Minnesota. What was framed as “journalism” now looks a lot more like activism, as footage reveals Lemon offering coffee and donuts, coordinating with known Black Lives Matter organizer Nakeema Armstrong, and knowingly participating in religious intimidation and political protest inside a place of worship. We dig into the legal and constitutional stakes — from First Amendment rights and religious freedom to whether disrupting a church could qualify as domestic terrorism under federal law. With indictments already handed down to protest leaders, the question remains: was Don Lemon reporting… or was he part of the operation? If you'd like to ask our American Mamas a question, go to our website, AmericanGroundRadio.com/mamas and click on the Ask the Mamas button. 23:00 A viral video featuring a registered nurse wishing graphic medical harm on White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt — who is currently pregnant — has sparked outrage and a serious ethical reckoning. We break down how the Nightingale Pledge, the foundational oath of the nursing profession, is supposed to represent compassion, medical ethics, and basic human decency — and how this nurse’s comments represent the exact opposite. What began as a political disagreement has now crossed into dehumanization, cruelty, and open celebration of suffering. 25:30 New national crime data is turning heads — and rewriting the narrative. According to the Council on Criminal Justice, violent crime in the U.S. dropped sharply in 2025, with homicides down a staggering 21%, gun assaults down 22%, robberies down 23%, and carjackings plummeting by 43%. We Dig Deep into what could be the lowest murder rate in American history, with crime levels now falling below even pre-COVID numbers. So what changed? Is it tougher policing, National Guard deployments, aggressive prosecution, or mass deportations of violent gang members like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua? Crime doesn’t fall because of “economic opportunity” — it falls when laws are enforced, police are backed, criminals are jailed, and punishment is certain. America is once again operating as a nation of laws, not excuses, and Donald Trump’s return to tough-on-crime policies is a major factor behind the historic decline. 32:00 Get Prodovite Plus from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 32:30 A special guest joins us today, actor and faith advocate Kevin Sorbo, who’s launching a “Footsteps of Paul” Bible cruise through Greece and the Middle East. Sorbo explains how actually visiting places like Athens, Ephesus, Crete, and Mykonos brings the New Testament to life in a way no book or movie ever could. Reading Scripture in the very locations where the Apostle Paul preached, he says, changes everything. The discussion also gets real about modern culture: would Paul be celebrated today — or canceled? Sorbo doesn’t hesitate, arguing that faith, free speech, and basic morality are under attack, pointing to church disruptions, political extremism, and growing public apathy. It’s part travel, part Bible study, and part cultural wake-up call — a conversation that blends Christian faith, Western values, cancel culture, and spiritual revival. 39:30 Republicans just blocked a last-minute Democratic push to limit Donald Trump’s military authority in Venezuela, and the vote couldn’t have been closer. With a 215–215 tie in the House and a tie-breaking vote from J.D. Vance in the Senate, Trump’s ability to act without new congressional approval remains intact. It wasn’t really about constitutional checks and balances, but about Democrats trying to weaken Trump politically — even after what they call a successful operation against Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro with zero U.S. casualties. And we finish off with a story about how Barron Trump likely saved a friend's life. Articles: US President Donald Trump, world leaders sign Gaza Board of Peace's official charter Anti-ICE radical who took credit for the invasion of Minnesota church ARRESTED by feds Dem judge rules only GOP district in NYC is 'unconstitutional' because it cuts out minority voters US Murder Rate Plunges To Lowest Level In Over 100 Years, Report Shows Crime Trends in U.S. Cities: Year-End 2025 Update U.S. murder rate hits lowest level since 1900, report says Murders plummeted more than 20% in U.S. in 2025, study shows Hero Barron Trump ‘saved’ a woman’s life after learning she was being beaten by jealous man, court hears Follow us: americangroundradio.com Facebook: facebook.com / AmericanGroundRadio Instagram: instagram.com/americangroundradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beyond The Horizon
The Clintons' Letter to Congress and the Art of Epstein Evasion (1/17/26)

Beyond The Horizon

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 20:38 Transcription Available


In a combative letter to Republican Rep. James Comer, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rejected congressional subpoenas tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, dismissing the Oversight Committee's effort as a “partisan” attack rather than a bona fide search for truth. They called the subpoenas “invalid and legally unenforceable,” accusing Comer of seeking to “harass and embarrass” them and of prioritizing political theater over genuine accountability for Epstein's crimes. The Clintons insisted they had already provided “the little information we have” in written statements and portrayed the push for in-person testimony as a distraction from more substantive work Congress could—and should—be doing.Critically, their letter sidestepped the broader questions that prompted the subpoenas in the first place, including Bill Clinton's well-documented social and travel connections to Epstein in the 1990s and early 2000s, which have fueled public demands for transparency. Rather than addressing why those interactions and related records deserve scrutiny, the Clintons framed the entire inquiry as illegitimate, weaponizing claims of partisanship to shut down scrutiny without offering meaningful cooperation. By focusing on political grievance instead of clarifying the full extent of their knowledge or engagement with Epstein, their response has been perceived by critics as defensive and dismissive at a time when survivors and investigators are urgently seeking accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:01-12-26-dek-ltr-to-chairman-comer.pdf

The Moscow Murders and More
The Clintons' Letter to Congress and the Art of Epstein Evasion (1/17/26)

The Moscow Murders and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 20:38 Transcription Available


In a combative letter to Republican Rep. James Comer, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rejected congressional subpoenas tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, dismissing the Oversight Committee's effort as a “partisan” attack rather than a bona fide search for truth. They called the subpoenas “invalid and legally unenforceable,” accusing Comer of seeking to “harass and embarrass” them and of prioritizing political theater over genuine accountability for Epstein's crimes. The Clintons insisted they had already provided “the little information we have” in written statements and portrayed the push for in-person testimony as a distraction from more substantive work Congress could—and should—be doing.Critically, their letter sidestepped the broader questions that prompted the subpoenas in the first place, including Bill Clinton's well-documented social and travel connections to Epstein in the 1990s and early 2000s, which have fueled public demands for transparency. Rather than addressing why those interactions and related records deserve scrutiny, the Clintons framed the entire inquiry as illegitimate, weaponizing claims of partisanship to shut down scrutiny without offering meaningful cooperation. By focusing on political grievance instead of clarifying the full extent of their knowledge or engagement with Epstein, their response has been perceived by critics as defensive and dismissive at a time when survivors and investigators are urgently seeking accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:01-12-26-dek-ltr-to-chairman-comer.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

The David Pakman Show
They're defending Insurrection Act as chaos hits the streets

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 54:27


-- On the Show -- Jesse Dollemore confronts ICE abuses directly after agents gas a woman in a wheelchair and refuses to retreat under pressure -- Republican Rep. Andrew Garbarino struggles to criticize Donald Trump while entertaining the use of the Insurrection Act against Americans -- European leaders openly question whether the United States under Donald Trump remains a trustworthy democratic ally -- Speaker Mike Johnson deflects responsibility from Donald Trump and blames Joe Biden while unraveling during a Fox News interview -- German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier warns that Donald Trump is dismantling the postwar global order and isolating the United States -- Fascism scholar Jason Stanley leaves the United States citing authoritarian tactics and political pressure under Donald Trump -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Maria Machado gives Trump her Nobel Peace Prize, Kristi Noem backs up the "show me your papers" policy, Karoline Leavitt gets angry with a reporter instead of answering a basic question, and much more...

The Epstein Chronicles
The Clintons' Letter to Congress and the Art of Epstein Evasion (1/16/26)

The Epstein Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 20:38


In a combative letter to Republican Rep. James Comer, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rejected congressional subpoenas tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, dismissing the Oversight Committee's effort as a “partisan” attack rather than a bona fide search for truth. They called the subpoenas “invalid and legally unenforceable,” accusing Comer of seeking to “harass and embarrass” them and of prioritizing political theater over genuine accountability for Epstein's crimes. The Clintons insisted they had already provided “the little information we have” in written statements and portrayed the push for in-person testimony as a distraction from more substantive work Congress could—and should—be doing.Critically, their letter sidestepped the broader questions that prompted the subpoenas in the first place, including Bill Clinton's well-documented social and travel connections to Epstein in the 1990s and early 2000s, which have fueled public demands for transparency. Rather than addressing why those interactions and related records deserve scrutiny, the Clintons framed the entire inquiry as illegitimate, weaponizing claims of partisanship to shut down scrutiny without offering meaningful cooperation. By focusing on political grievance instead of clarifying the full extent of their knowledge or engagement with Epstein, their response has been perceived by critics as defensive and dismissive at a time when survivors and investigators are urgently seeking accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:01-12-26-dek-ltr-to-chairman-comer.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Jeff Oravits Show Podcast
AZ Republican Rep. Kupper drops anti free market housing bill Ep. 2323

The Jeff Oravits Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 42:04


I'm in my tenth year doing this show and the leftist Democrats annoy me when they propose (and pass) anti constitutional, anti free market and socialist bills. But as my long time listeners know when Republicans drop idiotic bills, it infuriates me even more because I expect more from so called free market conservatives. Which leads me to rant for nearly an hour about the idiotic bill proposed by Arizona Republican Representative legislature Nick  Kupper. His poorly written, ill-conceived, laden with huge downside, dumpster fire of a bill, HB 2325. Oh and the fact that corporate media is cheering it's “bipartisan” (mostly Democrat) support and the fact that it's named the “Own Something and Be Happy Act” should be all you need to know that it's bad news. 

Beyond The Horizon
Epstein Questions, Clinton Silence: How a Refused Deposition Triggered Contempt Proceedings (1/14/26)

Beyond The Horizon

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 15:00 Transcription Available


Congressional leaders are now moving to hold former President Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress after he refused to appear for a subpoenaed deposition in the House Oversight Committee's ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and his network. The committee, led by Republican Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), had subpoenaed Clinton last year along with others to answer questions about his relationship with Epstein; Clinton's deposition was rescheduled multiple times, and when he failed to appear on the most recent date set for January 13, the panel announced it will next week begin contempt proceedings against him. The contempt action stems from his refusal to comply with a bipartisan subpoena that the committee says was lawfully authorized, and Comer's office issued a statement emphasizing that the committee had repeatedly offered opportunities for him to testify before moving forward with this rare enforcement measure. If the committee's contempt resolution is approved by the full House, it could then be referred to the Department of Justice for possible prosecution, with contempt of Congress carrying potential fines and even imprisonmentto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:House GOP seeks to hold Bill Clinton in contempt for skipping Epstein deposition

The Moscow Murders and More
Epstein Questions, Clinton Silence: How a Refused Deposition Triggered Contempt Proceedings (1/14/26)

The Moscow Murders and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 15:00 Transcription Available


Congressional leaders are now moving to hold former President Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress after he refused to appear for a subpoenaed deposition in the House Oversight Committee's ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and his network. The committee, led by Republican Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), had subpoenaed Clinton last year along with others to answer questions about his relationship with Epstein; Clinton's deposition was rescheduled multiple times, and when he failed to appear on the most recent date set for January 13, the panel announced it will next week begin contempt proceedings against him. The contempt action stems from his refusal to comply with a bipartisan subpoena that the committee says was lawfully authorized, and Comer's office issued a statement emphasizing that the committee had repeatedly offered opportunities for him to testify before moving forward with this rare enforcement measure. If the committee's contempt resolution is approved by the full House, it could then be referred to the Department of Justice for possible prosecution, with contempt of Congress carrying potential fines and even imprisonmentto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:House GOP seeks to hold Bill Clinton in contempt for skipping Epstein depositionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

The Epstein Chronicles
Epstein Questions, Clinton Silence: How a Refused Deposition Triggered Contempt Proceedings (1/13/26)

The Epstein Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 15:00 Transcription Available


Congressional leaders are now moving to hold former President Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress after he refused to appear for a subpoenaed deposition in the House Oversight Committee's ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and his network. The committee, led by Republican Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), had subpoenaed Clinton last year along with others to answer questions about his relationship with Epstein; Clinton's deposition was rescheduled multiple times, and when he failed to appear on the most recent date set for January 13, the panel announced it will next week begin contempt proceedings against him. The contempt action stems from his refusal to comply with a bipartisan subpoena that the committee says was lawfully authorized, and Comer's office issued a statement emphasizing that the committee had repeatedly offered opportunities for him to testify before moving forward with this rare enforcement measure. If the committee's contempt resolution is approved by the full House, it could then be referred to the Department of Justice for possible prosecution, with contempt of Congress carrying potential fines and even imprisonmentto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:House GOP seeks to hold Bill Clinton in contempt for skipping Epstein depositionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

COUNCILcast
Politics and Risk with Rep. Kevin Hern

COUNCILcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 26:07


In this episode of The Politics & Risk Podcast, Republican Rep. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District shares how his background as a McDonald's franchisee owner influenced his outlook on employer-sponsored healthcare, expresses his support for individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements, and discuses changes he wants to see to third-party litigation funding. Council Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Joel Kopperud and Vice President of Government and Political Affairs Blaire Bartlett also discuss the issues they are focused on in the new year and if we are headed for another federal government shutdown at the end of January.

America in Focus
Republicans go on attack in hearing over $9 billion of social services fraud

America in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 7:10


(The Center Square) – Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the state attorney general were either “complicit” in the now-estimated $9 billion of social services fraud that has taken place in the state in recent years or “asleep at the wheel,” according to Republican Rep. James Comer, R-Ky. “How could they allow this massive fraud to go on for years? This is why we're here today. We must expose this theft of taxpayer dollars and hold everybody accountable who let it happen,” Comer said. Comer chairs the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, which on Wednesday held the first of at least two scheduled hearings looking into the fraud that has occurred in Minnesota and how to respond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The WorldView in 5 Minutes
J.D. Vance: Woman ICE killed tried to run them over, House Republicans reject Trump's call to be “flexible” on tax-funded abortion, Senate restricts Trump from future strikes on Venezuela

The WorldView in 5 Minutes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026


It's Friday, January 9th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nayereh Arjaneh, a Christian convert living in Iran, began serving a five-year prison term on December 23 because of her faith, reports International Christian Concern. Christian converts are often targets of imprisonment, false accusations, mistreatment, and torture under the Iranian regime, with hundreds of Christ followers targeted by Iranian authorities in 2025 alone. Arjaneh and her husband, Qasem, were arrested on July 7, 2025, after they attended a Christian training event in Turkey. She was initially released on bail and later convicted of “promoting deviant propaganda and teachings contrary to Islamic law” and “providing financial and material support to groups affiliated with Zionist Christianity.” Senate restricts Trump from future strikes on Venezuela Here in America, the U.S. Senate has passed a war powers resolution, which would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further strikes in Venezuela, reports NewsNation.com. Five Republicans voted with Democrats to pass the resolution including Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Todd Young of Indiana, and Josh Hawley of Missouri. The legislation will require Trump to get approval from Congress before conducting any strikes on Venezuela. Democrats have previously failed to pass resolutions limiting the president's ability to strike alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and the Pacific. The move comes after a surprise strike on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Congress was not notified of the mission in advance, breaking from tradition. While only Congress has the power to declare war, presidents have used broad authority to act unilaterally in the absence of a formal declaration of war. The last time the U.S. formally declared war was World War II. Devastating admission by lesbian lover after ICE shooting Wednesday's fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minnesota has brought even more national attention to arrest and deportation efforts, reports The Western Journal. Media members and the public alike took to dissecting Wednesday's footage of Good's altercation with ICE as she tried to stop officers from doing their jobs, parked her car in the street, refused to move it, and threatened to run over an officer. Good's last moments as she tried to drive into an officer have been the subject of intense debate as to what her intentions actually were, but another telling moment from her lesbian lover reveals why she was trying to stop ICE in the first place. In the immediate aftermath, Good's faux wife, was heard saying, “I made her come down here; it's my fault. They just shot my wife,” according to the New York Post. Samuel Short of The Western Journal wrote, “Left-wing media outlets consistently refuse to look at the entire story when a fatal shooting takes place involving law enforcement. In this instance, Renee Good's [faux] “wife” brought her out to do this. Good was a problem for ICE that day already as she refused to comply with officers who told her to get out of her car. Good put her foot on the gas despite the fact an agent was standing in front of her vehicle. “She put herself in a dangerous position, stopping armed federal officers from arresting dangerous people.” J.D. Vance: Woman ICE killed tried to run them over In a White House briefing, Vice President J.D. Vance put the press, which defended Renee Good, in its place. Listen. VANCE: “What's going on here? You guys are meant to report the truth. How have you let yourself become agents of propaganda of a radical fringe that's making it harder for us to enforce our laws? “You just asked me a question that presumed that the reason why this woman died is because she was engaged in legitimate protest. She tried to run somebody over with her car, and the guy defended himself when that happened.” The Department of Homeland Security reported a 1,154 percent increase in assaults on officers in November. That's not to mention deadly shootings targeting ICE detention centers. House Republicans reject Trump's call to be “flexible” on Hyde Amendment Most House Republicans appear to uphold the party's longstanding principle against allocating taxpayer funds for abortion, despite President Donald Trump's call for them to be “flexible” on it, reports LifeNews.com. As President Trump laid out a game plan for Republicans to win on the healthcare issue in 2026, he said, “You have to be a little flexible on Hyde.” TRUMP: “Now you have to be a little flexible on [the] Hyde [Amendment]. You know that you got to be a little flexible. You got to work something.” House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana, who spoke at the March For Life in 2025, said, “We're not going to authorize taxpayer funding for abortion. I mean, it's been a consistent policy. We are not going to change the standard that has been, frankly, bipartisan up until recent days. … I'm just not going to allow that to happen.” The Hyde Amendment is named after the late Republican Rep. Henry Hyde of Illinois whose 1976 amendment to a health funding bill prohibited funding for abortions “except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term.” Since then, Hyde provisions have been a non-negotiable item for Republicans in funding bills. Republican Rep. Mark Harris of North Carolina told The Daily Signal, “All the folks I hear from are very committed to Hyde.” House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris, a Roman Catholic who chairs the House Pro-Life Caucus, also rejected the idea of finding middle-ground on the issue. He told reporters, “There's no flexibility. You're either using public funds to pay for abortion or you're not.” And appearing on Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, Republican Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma said this. LANKFORD: “I'm not flexible on the value of every single child. Every single child is valuable. There aren't some children that are disposable and some children that are valuable. Every child is valuable.” Proverbs 31:8 says, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” Baltimore Ravens rookie kicker turns to Bible after missing field goal And finally, after missing a crucial field goal in the final moments of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens rookie kicker Tyler Loop pointed probing reporters to Scripture, reports FaithWire.com. There's no doubt Loop was discouraged; he immediately buried his face in his hands after the failed kick. But once he was in the locker room, he opened up about how his personal devotional time — and one passage in particular — comforted him. Tyler told sports journalists, “I had written down a little prayer before the game and [I was] just re-reading it. Faith is a big part of my life and, right now, I'm reading the book of Romans. In Romans 8, it says, ‘God works for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.'” The pro-athlete was referencing Romans 8:28. In that verse, the Apostle Paul spoke directly to Christians, encouraging those who have found salvation through Jesus with the promise that — for them — all things will work out for their good. The verse says, “And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, January 9th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

NSPR Headlines
Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65

NSPR Headlines

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 5:02


The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, January 6, 2025.

State of the Union with Jake Tapper
Interviews with Republican Sen. Tom Cotton; Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy; Republican Rep. Jim Jordan; Democratic Rep. Jim Himes

State of the Union with Jake Tapper

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 47:29


On CNN's State of the Union, Dana Bash presses Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton about President Trump saying the U-S is now “running” Venezuela. Next, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy tells Dana that the Trump administration “lied to our face” about pursuing regime change in Venezuela. Then, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan tells Dana that he “trust[s] the president to make decisions that are in the best interest of Americans” in Venezuela. After, House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Jim Himes tells Dana that Jordan “gave the game away” and that “America can see the fact that they no longer have a Congress.” Finally, Dana talks with former NATO Supreme Commander Adm. James Stavridis and former Deputy DNI Beth Sanner about what comes next after Maduro's ouster in Venezuela.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Democratic and GOP lawmakers on uniting to force vote on ACA subsidies

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 8:57


Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to run out for millions in just two weeks. But on Wednesday, there was a glimmer of hope that Congress could extend them. A small group of Republicans defied Speaker Johnson to join with Democrats on a possible three-year extension. Lisa Desjardins discusses where things stand with Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley and Democratic Rep. Jimmy Panetta. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS NewsHour - Politics
Democratic and GOP lawmakers on uniting to force vote on ACA subsidies

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 8:57


Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to run out for millions in just two weeks. But on Wednesday, there was a glimmer of hope that Congress could extend them. A small group of Republicans defied Speaker Johnson to join with Democrats on a possible three-year extension. Lisa Desjardins discusses where things stand with Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley and Democratic Rep. Jimmy Panetta. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Blue momentum: Democrats flip another seat in a special election

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 24:47


On this week's Political Breakfast, we head northeast, where Georgia Democrats gained a House seat recently during a special election. Democrat Eric Gisler's victory for a Athens-area State House seat came after Republicans won that seat last year -- by more than 20 percent. Gisler will replace Republican Rep. Marcus Wiedower, who resigned to focus on his job. National and Georgia Democratic leaders are now all talking about how this shows blue momentum going into the 2026 midterms. The win has huge implications and has Georgia's GOP, as well as strategists Tharon Johnson and Brian Robinson, talking about this blue momentum with host Lisa Rayam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Arrington Gavin Show Ep. 471 "MTG CALLS IT QUITS! IS THIS THE END OF MAGA?"

"R" Smooth Club

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 59:59


- Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is leaving Congress Jan. 6 2026. Is this the start of the end of MAGA? She was the most vocal supporter of Trump, now they are going toe to toe with the personal insults.

Analyze This with Neville James
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - Part 1

Analyze This with Neville James

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 58:54


Part 1 - America's political attention turns to Tennessee. John Canegata joins Neville James as voters head to the polls on Tuesday for a special election to replace former Republican Rep. Mark Green in the 7th congressional district just west of Nashville.

The Political Orphanage
Cash for Kidneys

The Political Orphanage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 73:37


Thousands of people need kidneys, right now. They are either on the precipice of death, or suffering through dialysis and low quality of life. Jeremiah Johnson of the New Liberal Podcast joins to discuss the End Kidney Deaths Act, introduced to the House by Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis of New York, and Democratic Rep. Josh Harder of California.

Minnesota Now
What is the Forward Independence Party and how is its candidate angling to become governor?

Minnesota Now

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 11:52


Minnesota has two major parties – the Democratic Farmer Labor Party and the Republican Party. That's fewer than in the recent past, when there were four parties with that status. It's important because it provides some built-in advantages come campaign season. The Forward Independence Party has high hopes of getting into the big leagues and showcased some of its candidates Thursday morning at the Capitol. The party introduced Jay Reeves, an Army veteran who is running for state auditor, along with Kelly Doss, the owner of a coaching business, who is running for Republican Rep. Tom Emmer's 6th District seat in Congress. Mike Newcome, a businessman, is running for governor with the Forward Independence Party. Tom Horner has been on a similar journey to the one Newcome just began. In 2010, Horner broke from the Republican party to run for Minnesota governor with the Forward Independence Party.  Horner won nearly 12 percent of the vote that November, and the results for Republican Tom Emmer and Democrat Mark Dayton were so close that they triggered a recount. Ultimately, Dayton won that election. Tom Horner went on to found a PR firm and he writes about politics in Minnesota and beyond. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini to explain this new dynamic of the 2026 race for governor along with MPR news reporter Peter Cox, who spoke with Moini about the Forward Independence Party's origins and goals.

Anderson Cooper 360
Hours Away: House Expected To Vote On Releasing Epstein Files

Anderson Cooper 360

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 47:22


What's behind the president getting behind a bill to force his hand on the Epstein files? Keeping Them Honest, this is something he could have done himself, with no bill and no forcing. Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie, the bill's Democratic and Republican co-sponsors, speak to Anderson. Plus, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, whose support for the bill, among other things, has made her a verbal target of President Trump's, as well as a real target, she says, for violence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State of the Union with Jake Tapper
Interviews with California Gov. Gavin Newsom; Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy

State of the Union with Jake Tapper

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 44:11


On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper sits down exclusively with California Gov. Gavin Newsom for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss his decisive redistricting win, the state of the Democratic Party, whether he will run for president in 2028, and how Democrats can reverse their slide among young male voters. Then, amid mounting travel turmoil, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins Jake to discuss what travelers should expect as the shutdown drags on. Next, CNN Political Commentators Xochitl Hinojosa, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Bakari Sellers, and Republican Rep. Riley Moore join Jake to discuss what lessons Trump and Republicans should take from Democrats' sweeping election wins. Finally, Jake wonders why President Trump isn't taking his past advice on what presidents need to do to end government shutdowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State of the Union with Jake Tapper
Interviews with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent; House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries; Democratic Sen. John Fetterman

State of the Union with Jake Tapper

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 43:38


On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper asks Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent whether the Trump administration will use emergency funds to restore SNAP benefits for millions of Americans. Then, Jake asks House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries whether New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is the future of the Democratic Party. Next, Democratic Sen. John Fetterman tells Jake his party is to blame for the shutdown. Finally, CNN Political Commentators Ashley Allison and Bill de Blasio, Republican strategist Kristin Davison, and Republican Rep. Buddy Carter join Jake to preview Tuesday night's elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Face the Nation on the Radio
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Dan Crenshaw

Face the Nation on the Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 50:11


This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as the government shutdown stretches on, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Democratic Sen. Mark Warner and Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw join to discuss the impacts. Plus, Anthony Salvanto breaks down the latest CBS News poll. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The View: Behind the Table
Ana Navarro On Marjorie Taylor Greene's 'Evolution' & Upcoming 'View' Appearance

The View: Behind the Table

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 25:55


Navarro joins executive producer Brian Teta and reacts to the announcement that Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will be joining "The View" for the first time Tuesday. Then, she weighs in on who is "winning" the government shutdown, a recent op-ed on Trump's deportations and her friend Gloria Estefan's fears about being Latino in the United States. Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Leave us a message here: https://woobox.com/kaoojs. Messages may be used on a future podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anti-Social
He's running for Congress: Robin Peguero

Anti-Social

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 34:35 Transcription Available


WE START OUR TWELFTH SEASON by talking to a former investigator of the January 6th committee who is running for Congress in from Miami and Key Biscayne ROBIN PEGUERO is a Harvard grad, novelist, and former Miami prosecutor who wants to be your next member of Congress. He's one of two Democrats hoping to unseat Republican Rep. Maria Elvira SalazarListen and learn more! Send us a textSupport the showSubscribe to the Key Biscayne Independent today

The View
Thursday, Oct. 9: Hasan Minhaj, Chloe Fineman

The View

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 40:37


As the federal government shutdown enters the ninth day, 'The View' weighs in on Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene urging the House to return to DC. Then, the co-hosts discuss former congresswoman and current front-runner in the California governor's race Katie Porter responding to leaked video where she snaps at a staff member which came on the heels of a recent interview that got heated. After a husband asked Reddit users if he was overreacting for telling his wife to drop her three recently divorced friends, the co-hosts discuss. Comedian and actor Hasan Minhaj tells us about getting down to serious business in the blockbuster sequel, 'Tron: Ares,' as a tech CEO in a race to bring digital super-soldiers into the real world! The hilarious Chloe Fineman tells us what she's looking forward to ahead of the 51st season of 'SNL,' tells us about her wardrobe malfunction as Sydney Sweeney and gives us an impression as her fake assistant Coco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State of the Union with Jake Tapper
Interviews with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox; Republican Senator James Lankford; Democratic Rep. Sarah Elfreth and Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley

State of the Union with Jake Tapper

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 41:19


On CNN's State of the Union, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joins Dana Bash on the latest in the investigation into Charlie Kirk's assassination, as well as his appeal to Americans to turn away from political violence. Then, Republican Senator and pastor James Lankford joins Dana to discuss the rise in political violence and what responsibility lawmakers have to lower the temperature. Next, Democratic Rep. Sarah Elfreth, Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley, CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison, and CNN Senior Political Commentator David Urban break down the path forward for a deeply-divided American. After, the panelists share what's giving them hope in a dark time. Finally, Dana warns about the impact social media algorithms are having on Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The John Fugelsang Podcast
Grab 'Em by the Posse Comitatus

The John Fugelsang Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 98:43


John discusses a judge ruling that Trump's use of the military in L.A. violated the Posse Comitatus Act. Although, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer paused his ruling from taking effect until Sept. 12, giving the administration time to appeal. He also talks about Rudy Guiliani getting the Medal of Freedom and Republican Rep. Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma who was taken to task and blindsided by constituents that were questioning his blind loyalty to Trump. Then, Professor Corey Brettschneider is back to discuss Judge Breyer ruling that Trump's military deployment is unconstitutional under the Posse Comitatus Act. Plus: tariffs struck down, asylum fights, and the chaos inside the CDC. Next, John interviews Dr. Rob Davidson who is the Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Health Care, a West Michigan ER Physician for over 25 years, and the host of the Paging America podcast. Dr. Davidson has been leading the effort with physicians across the country to combat misinformation and fight for health care access, and with the launch of Paging America, Dr. Davidson is expanding his advocacy efforts to also give himself and doctors a space to directly engage other health care professionals and the American public around the very real things happening everyday to undermine science and health care. And then lastly, John jokes with Comedy Daddy - Keith Price on Trump's tyranny and mayhem.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The David Pakman Show
BONUS FREEBIE: Republican Rep says he's spoken to dead voters, Trump targets wind and solar

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 18:30


-- On the Bonus Show: Republican congressman says dead people told him they voted fraudulently, Trump says U.S. won't approve new solar and wind projects, African Union wants a map that better represents Africa's size, and much more... Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership  Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com/  Buy David's book: https://davidpakman.com/book 

What A Day
Amid Bad Jobs Report, Trump White House Leans Into Politics

What A Day

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 22:13


The fallout from President Donald Trump's decision last week to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics over what he called a ‘rigged' jobs report continued Monday, as White House officials rushed to defend his actions. Amid growing bipartisan outcry, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett put the blame on a familiar culprit in the Trump Cinematic Universe: The Deep State. He told CNBC, “All over the U.S. government, there have been people who have been resisting Trump everywhere they can.” Trump is expected to announce his new pick to run the BLS this week, but already he's made that person's job – and the bureau's job – harder by making Americans even less likely to trust their data. Heidi Shierholz, who served as the chief economist at the Department of Labor under President Barack Obama and now runs the nonpartisan labor think tank the Economic Policy Institute, joins us to talk about the BLS, the important data it compiles, and what the hell a revision is.And in headlines: Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott escalated the redistricting fight with state Democrats, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace announced her campaign for South Carolina governor, and the Trump administration has reportedly backtracked on the president's campaign promise to make health insurers cover IVF.Show notes:Call Congress – 202-224-3121Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday