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Senator Lindsey Graham dies suddenly at 71 after a lengthy political career. The death sets off a scramble as the Republican Senate majority tightens, and a fast-moving fight to fill his South Carolina seat begins. More than 200 children and counselors are airlifted from a Missouri summer camp as historic flooding kills at least one person and prompts hundreds of rescues. Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's mother reveals her daughter is reportedly planning to divorce her husband of 34 years following a bizarre scandal and a turbulent departure from the Trump administration. Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com ARMRA: go to https://tryarmra.com/MEGYNto get 30% off your first subscription order Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Today's Headlines: Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday night at 71 from a ruptured aorta, just hours after returning from Ukraine where he'd met with Zelensky and signed a new sanctions deal against Russia — the internet immediately blamed the Russians, his office says it was heart disease. South Carolina's governor will appoint a replacement to finish his term, a special Republican primary is set for August 11th, and Nancy Mace — who came in last in the governor's race one month ago — is already considering running against Democratic candidate Dr. Annie Andrews, which would be must-see television. On a related note, Mitch McConnell's office finally released an actual photo proving he's alive, which matters more than usual this week since Graham's death made the Republican Senate majority even thinner. On the war beat, Trump bombed 140 targets across Iran on Saturday night, Iran responded by firing missiles and drones at US bases across Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, and the UAE, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement promising revenge "whether he himself is dead or alive," which is ominous enough without needing to name Trump specifically. In election shenanigans, Trump fired all three members of the Election Assistance Commission by email ahead of the midterms and the DOJ is deploying election monitors to swing jurisdictions in six states. Meanwhile, Apple sued OpenAI for allegedly asking job candidates to bring Apple prototypes to interviews and having a former Apple employee download technical documents on a company laptop before jumping ship, which tracks with everything anyone knows about Sam Altman. A parasite called cyclosporiasis tied to contaminated produce has infected nearly 3,000 people across 31 states with prolonged diarrhea as the main symptom, the CDC is investigating. And finally, the bipartisan housing bill Trump refused to sign automatically became law after he failed to veto it within 10 days, because he either doesn't know or doesn't care how bills work. Resources/Articles mentioned: Politico: Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness,' his office says WaPo: Lindsey Graham dies of aortic dissection, preliminary medical report says NYT: Lindsey Graham Was Facing Re-election in November. What Happens Now? X: Jake Sherman | Mitch McConnell Statement NBC News: Trump ousts remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission ahead of midterms Newsweek: Map shows states where Trump admin is deploying election monitors WaPo: US strikes Iran again as it tries to limit attacks on ships on the Strait of Hormuz NBC News: Dozens hospitalized with cyclosporiasis as cases of gastrointestinal illness spike in 31 states CNBC: Apple sues OpenAI alleging trade secret theft, says scheme was 'at every level' The Hill: Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump's signature snub Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's Headlines: Mitch McConnell is still missing with zero health updates, Elaine Chao's spokesperson says she left for China two days before he was hospitalized and has since returned. Mitch's absence is now actively complicating Senate business since he sits on the Appropriations Committee that needs to pass a government funding bill by September 30th — so the republicans need him conscious and present, which remains unconfirmed. In other news, The Secret Service apparently made Trump swap planes leaving Turkey out of "an abundance of caution" over Iran escalation concerns about how quickly the Qatari hand-me-down was retrofitted, despite Trump insisting the plane is fine. Meanwhile the White House columns are now covered in a tarp printed to look like the White House, which is a real thing that exists. On the Immigration beat, ICE shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national with no criminal record who had lived in the US for decades and was on his way to work, with federal officials claiming self-defense and no footage to back it up — and Mexico is now reportedly planning to file criminal complaints in the US over multiple ICE custody deaths, because apparently diplomatic complaints weren't getting through. In Texas, Ken Paxton, AG and Republican Senate candidate who literally just created a voter fraud tip line, appears to have voted at an address he hadn't lived at for over a year across six elections including the primary that made him the Republican nominee — information that only surfaced because of his divorce filings — and spent July 4th weekend in England with his alleged mistress, patriotic. On the cost of living beat, Walmart is cutting grocery prices by 12%, DeBeers is making its deepest diamond price cuts ever now that lab-grown diamonds have broken their monopoly, and the government is quietly changing how it calculates inflation in a way that will make the numbers look slightly better going forward, with timing that is, shall we say, convenient. Resources/Articles mentioned: WLKY: Sen. Mitch McConnell's wife releases statement amid his hospitalization WaPo: How Mitch McConnell's absence complicates the Senate's business and war funding ABC News: Secret Service urged Trump to depart Turkey on old Air Force One as a security precaution, sources say The Daily Beast: White House Gets Tacky Tarp Over Trump's New Project AP News: Family demands an independent probe after ICE officer fatally shoots a man in Houston Axios: Mexico threatens legal action over citizens' deaths in ICE custody The Texas Tribune: Ken Paxton's voter registration may violate Texas election law SA Current: Republican Ken Paxton spotted with alleged mistress in England over Independence Day weekend WSJ: Walmart Lowers Prices on Thousands of Items, Including Beef and Coca-Cola Bloomberg: De Beers Makes Diamond Price Cuts for Shrinking Buyers Club Axios: Measurement tweaks will make inflation data look better Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy birthday, America! Our democracy has been hijacked by a convicted criminal, sexual predator, Russian mafia goon. We are fighting back like Ukrainians: by rebuilding from the wreckage. That means forcing every single 2028 Democratic presidential hopeful to publicly commit to appointing a mob-busting Attorney General who will actually take on the mafia instead of emboldening it. This week, Allison Gill of MSW Media joins Andrea to discuss the catastrophic failures of Merrick Garland. We break down how to demand an AG who meets this moment, strategies to Trump-and-Putin-proof our democracy, and how to protect ourselves from the Christian nationalist terrorists on the Supreme Court. This week's bonus show is a special segment called All the President's Criminals, featuring Todd Blanche. Trump's personal defense attorney faces a confirmation hearing, to officially become Attorney General, before a pliant Republican Senate. 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Show Notes: 1,200+ Former DOJ Employees Oppose Todd Blanche's Nomination https://www.thejusticeconnection.org/1200-former-doj-employees-oppose-todd-blanches-nomination/ Jack Smith testimony: Full opening statement on Trump probes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuewjQuaWF0 Jack Smith, in his first interview since resigning as Special Counsel: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WxaXkDfZkpw The World Must Stand Up to Trump's America: The Elie Mystal Interview https://gaslitnation.libsyn.com/the-world-must-stand-up-to-trumps-america Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/06/graham-platner-sexual-assault-allegation-00987737 To date, the DOJ has published around half of the Epstein files: https://www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trumps-acting-attorney-general-todd-blanche-tries-to-dodge-further-release-of-jeffrey-epstein-files/ DOJ alums call on senators to reject Blanche nomination as attorney general https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5956374-blanche-nomination-faces-opposition/ Trump Installs Top Justice Dept. Official at Library of Congress, Prompting a Standoff: The president named Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, as the acting librarian. But staff members refused access to two department officials he chose for key roles at Congress's main research arm. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/12/us/politics/trump-library-of-congress.html Immigrant Arrests Surge to 10,000 in 5 Days as ICE Clamps Down: The agency has doubled its daily arrest numbers without the fanfare of last year's large urban operations, sowing fear in immigrant communities: "Markwayne Mullin, the homeland security secretary, pledged to mount a quieter enforcement campaign following the chaos of a monthlong operation in Minnesota, where federal officers killed two U.S. citizens." https://archive.ph/wFIYV#selection-4627.0-4631.144 Tennessee national guard troops shoot man dead in Memphis: Authorities claim Tyrin Johnson, 20, pulled gun on officers controversially deployed at instigation of Trump https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/06/memphis-national-guard-troops-shoot-man Todd Blanche is a surprisingly competent lawyer. And he's on track to keep his client out of jail until the election. https://web.archive.org/web/20260413020342/https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trump-trial-lawyer-todd-blanche-defense.html US justice department halts funding for human-trafficking survivors https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/22/justice-department-human-trafficking-survivors-support-funding Thousands of agents diverted to Trump immigration crackdown https://www.reuters.com/world/us/thousands-agents-diverted-trump-immigration-crackdown-2025-03-22/ Who is Boris Epshteyn, the controversial aide by Trump's side in court https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/3936390-who-is-boris-epshteyn-the-controversial-aide-by-trumps-side-in-court/ How Todd Blanche Climbed the Ranks in Trumpworld to Acting Attorney General https://www.notus.org/trump-white-house/how-todd-blanche-climbed-the-ranks-in-trumpworld-to-acting-attorney-general-pam-bondi Todd Blanche Is About to Face the Senate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B9uLK_32To Library of Congress official Trump tried to fire can keep her job for now, Supreme Court says https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/30/politics/supreme-court-allows-library-of-congress-official-trump-tried-to-fire-to-keep-her-job John Solly Is the DOGE Operative Accused of Planning to Take Social Security Data to His New Job https://www.wired.com/story/john-solly-doge-operative-accused-social-security-data-leidos/ Alex Karp Has Money and Power. So What Does He Want? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/17/style/alex-karp-palantir.html?smid=url-share
You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for July 6, 2026. We open with reports from investigative journalist Laura Loomer that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell — who was hospitalized on June 14th after EMS had to restart his heart at his home — has not left the hospital and may not recover. We discuss the lack of transparency from his staff, the separate story of his wife Elaine Chao traveling to Beijing to meet with the Chinese Vice President three days after her husband's cardiac emergency, and the broader question of McConnell's legacy — a man who served as Republican Senate leader longer than anyone in American history while half the national debt was added on his watch, Obamacare was never repealed, and regular order budgets were never passed. In our Top 3 Things You Need to Know, Washington D.C. held the largest fireworks display in American history over the Fourth of July weekend — more than 850,000 fireworks launched in close to an hour, massive crowds, and only four total arrests. Most local D.C. media chose to lead with air quality warnings. Then Graham Plattner, the Maine Democratic Senate nominee who has already survived scandals involving a Nazi SS tattoo, alleged spousal abuse, and sexual messages to women on a predator website, now faces a new allegation from a woman who says he entered her home drunk and forced himself on her in 2021. And Paul Pelosi — husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — has been charged with hit and run after allegedly crashing into a parked car in Napa County and driving away even as his car became inoperable from the damage. This is his second major driving incident in four years. Our American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson recap the Spinks Sisters' 24th annual Fourth of July party — 100 people, a prayer circle, volleyball, a slip and slide, and scenes that made them want to stop and freeze the moment in their memories. They also discuss the contrast between what they saw at the party and what they saw in CNN's coverage of the historic Washington D.C. fireworks show, and reflect on World Cup tourists from around the world going viral saying they had never experienced this level of patriotism in their lives and that they were sorry for believing what their home country media told them about America. We cover a guest on Joy Reid's podcast actively rooting for the U.S. to lose in the World Cup — not because of any team loyalty, but because a U.S. victory would benefit President Trump. We also note that Arizona Senator Mark Kelly spent the Fourth of July in a Mexico jersey at a World Cup watch party — and while anyone can cheer for whoever they want, doing it on America's 250th Independence Day as a sitting U.S. senator is a choice worth commenting on. In our Digging Deep segment, a White House report on the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History finds that the museum has been ideologically captured — with its director on record saying her job is to problematize the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, to move attention away from what she calls an Anglo-centric focus on the American founding, and to use the museum's collection as a tool of social justice and activism. The report concludes the museum no longer treats the American story as a shared national inheritance but as a political instrument to divide and dispirit American citizens. We make the broader point that a museum which teaches only celebration is propaganda — but a museum that teaches only shame is propaganda too. And we return to a point worth making again: separating Black history into its own building while calling Black history absent from the National Museum of American History is not representation. It's segregation. We also cover Sunny Hostin of The View saying that seeing an American flag in a neighborhood makes her feel unsafe as a Black woman — and we connect it to the report that FEMA workers under the Biden administration were instructed to pass over homes flying American flags because they were likely Trump supporters. We make the case clearly: the American flag is not a symbol of white supremacy. It is the flag of the Republic. If the only tool you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail — and if the only lens you have is racism, you will find racism in every American flag. For our Bright Spot, President Trump officially launched Trump Accounts — ringing a bell in the Oval Office that simultaneously opened trading on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq for the first time in history from the White House. More than 6 million accounts have been opened for children under 18, with 1.4 million receiving a $1,000 federal pilot contribution at an annual management fee capped by law at 0.1%. Michael and Susan Dell donated more than $6 billion to the program. We call it what it is — teaching children to bet on America, building financial confidence, and giving kids a real starting point for wealth that no government program has ever offered at this scale. And we close with 32-year-old Kelsey Findler, who spent 43 days alone in the Pacific Ocean rowing from Monterey, California to Hawaii — 2,400 miles with nothing but her boat and two oars — arriving at the Hawaii Yacht Club on July 3rd to become not only the youngest woman to complete the crossing, but the fastest ever, shattering the previous record by more than 40 days. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on America in the MorningU.S.-Iran Ceasefire The U.S. and Iran have agreed to halt their weekend military exchanges as the fragile 60-day ceasefire between the two nations remains in effect. John Stolnis reports from Washington. Mississippi Immigration Law A new Mississippi law takes effect Wednesday targeting people living in the state without legal immigration status. Donna Warder reports. Palisades Fire Retrial A retrial has already been scheduled for the man accused of starting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. Ed Donahue reports. Monday Business Jessica Eddinger has Monday's business news from CNBC. Trump's Digital Tax Warning President Trump is threatening a 100 percent tariff on imports from countries that impose digital services taxes on American technology companies. Sagar Meghani reports. Entertainment Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? Julie Walker sorts through the latest rumors. Second HalfU.S.-Iran Ceasefire Update Another look at the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. John Stolnis reports from Washington. Venezuela EarthquakesThe recovery continues following two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela. Haya Panjwani reports. Fireworks Restrictions Utah is saying no to fireworks. Haya Panjwani reports. Iran Analysis An additional look at the developing situation involving Iran. Ed Donahue reports. Louisiana Senate Primary U.S. Representative Julia Letlow, backed by President Trump, wins the Republican Senate primary in Louisiana. Julie Walker reports.Pope Leo and American religious leaders respond to growing pressures surrounding migration. Walter Ratliff reports. "No-Kill" Shelter Investigation Authorities discover at least 117 dead dogs in what investigators describe as a horrific scene at a "no-kill" animal shelter. Donna Warder reports. AI Security Warning Five U.S. intelligence agencies have issued a rare joint warning that AI-powered hacking tools could soon threaten government and corporate computer systems. Chuck Palm, The New Tech Guy, has more. Entertainment The weekend box office numbers are in. Kevin Carr has the latest. SportsRobert Workman returns from vacation with Monday sports. Gracie the Giraffe Found After wandering away from a Texas ranch, Gracie the giraffe has been found safe. Ben Thomas reports. America's 250th Birthday Series Today begins our special series leading up to America's 250th Birthday. John Jones starts with "The Boom-Box Parade." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of John Solomon Reports, host John Solomon brings listeners an exciting lineup featuring Senator Roger 'Doc' Marshall, the leading Republican Senate candidate for North Carolina Michael Whatley, and rising artist DPAK, whose unique blend of music is captivating audiences across the nation. As America gears up for a 10-day celebration of liberty and greatness, Solomon reflects on President Trump's recent event on the National Mall and the significance of unity in these times.The episode dives into pressing global security concerns, starting with Iran's provocative actions in the Strait of Hormuz, and highlights a surprising Senate victory for President Trump regarding war powers. Solomon discusses critical Supreme Court rulings that bolster the president's authority over immigration and border policy, ensuring that the rule of law is upheld.Listeners will also hear about alarming drone terrorism threats on U.S. soil, as highlighted by a recent testimony from FBI Deputy Director Chris Wray. Solomon emphasizes the need for vigilance and advanced counter-drone technologies to combat this emerging risk.In addition, Solomon teases an upcoming investigation into the intelligence community's alarming missteps under the Biden administration, promising revealing insights into the ongoing vulnerabilities within national security. The episode wraps up with a spotlight on the extraordinary artist DPAK, whose patriotic music is gaining traction just in time for Independence Day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Marco Rubio sets the record straight on the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump warns any attempt by Iran to impose shipping tolls could be a deal-breaker. Joe Pags also explains why he's not ready to put his trust in NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte just yet. Then, outrage erupts after a New York City defendant receives what Pags calls a shockingly light sentence for setting another person on fire. Plus, former Texas judge and Congressman Ted Poe joins the show to discuss Iran, why he believes Republican Senate leadership has lacked urgency, and what the U.S. should do next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
* Julia Letlow has been considered the frontrunner in the Republican Senate primary, but could a low turnout election shake things up? * Did you have a summer job when you were in high school? Today's teens are having a hard time finding ones this year. We'll break it down
Julia Letlow has been considered the frontrunner in the Republican Senate primary, but could a low turnout election shake things up? Tyler Bridges, chief political reporter for The Advocate, joins us.
The U.S. and Iran have a deal to end the war but the text remains secret with Israel denied a look and Congress asking to see it, as big questions linger over billions in frozen Iranian funds and the fighting in Lebanon. President Trump wraps up the G7 summit in France today, saying Iran is now in the rearview mirror as he criticizes Israel over Lebanon and turns his attention to ending the war in Ukraine.And primary runoffs in Georgia delivered a split for President Trump, whose backing helped Mike Collins win the Republican Senate nomination to face Jon Ossoff while his pick for governor lost to a self-funded billionaire.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Tina Kraja, Rebekah Metzler, Larry Kaplow, Mohamad ElBardicy, and HJ Mai.It was produced by Chad Campbell, Ziad Buchh and Ben Abrams.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Stacy Abbott. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our Supervising Producer is Michael Lipkin.(0:00) Introduction(01:59) Big Questions About US-Iran Deal(05:45) Trump Wraps G7 Summit(09:36) Georgia Primary ResultsSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
G7 leaders welcomed the deal between the United States and Iran and praised President Donald Trump for achieving a diplomatic breakthrough. In a meeting with Egyptian President El-Sisi, Trump warned Iran of the consequences if they don't get along, saying the United States would continue "shooting at them and dropping bombs on their heads." This comes as Trump vows to release the text of the deal.Results are in for primary elections in several states, including Georgia, Oklahoma, Alabama and Washington, D.C. Billionaire Rick Jackson won the Republican nomination for Georgia governor, beating Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, who was backed by Trump. Also in Georgia, Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) won his party's Senate run-off and will face Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) in November. In Oklahoma, Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) secured the Republican nomination for an open U.S. Senate seat, while Alabama Rep. Barry Moore (R-Ala.) won the Republican Senate runoff.The FBI says it has disrupted a plot to deploy drones and snipers targeting last weekend's UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. It comes amid a string of threats against Trump and senior officials. Vice President JD Vance condemned the plot while urging people to tone down rhetoric encouraging violence. The investigation into the alleged plot is still ongoing, and the Secret Service says there are still suspects at large and that they will keep working until everyone has been identified and held accountable.
Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Iran would be allowed to start oil exports immediately under an interim deal with the US and gain access to a $300 billion economic development program. The US Treasury Department will issue waivers for exports of Iranian crude oil and petrochemical products immediately after the memorandum is signed, and the US will end its naval blockade of Iranian ports. The US and its regional partners would create a plan to rehabilitate Iran and allow for its economic development, with financing of at least $300 billion, according to the draft document. 2) Voters headed to the polls in four states and the District of Columbia. The biggest races to watch were two runoff elections in Georgia, where President Trump's endorsement led to mixed results. In the Republican Senate race, Trump-backed Congressman Mike Collins defeated former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley by an 11 point margin - 55.5% to 44.5%. Meanwhile, in the governor's race, President Trump's favored candidate, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, lost to billionaire Rick Jackson, 52.7% to 47.4%. It was also a historic primary night in Washington DC. For the first time in 36 years, Democrats have picked a nominee for delegate to Congress who is not Eleanor Holmes Norton. Councilmember Robert White ran away with the nomination with 63.2% of the vote. 3) Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to hold interest rates steady, posing a test for new chairman Kevin Warsh as inflation erodes households' purchasing power. Several officials have outlined scenarios that could warrant rate hikes and want to eliminate language suggesting their next move is likely to be a cut. Investors will be listening for how strongly Warsh expresses support for the central bank's commitment to returning inflation to the Fed's 2% goal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The U.S.-Iran deal is set to be signed Friday, but Israel finds itself completely sidelined from the agreement and future talks, with none of its core goals on Iran's nuclear program met.President Trump is holding a flurry of meetings on the first full day of the G7 summit in France, huddling with Gulf leaders over the Iran deal and with G7 leaders on how to ramp up pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine. And it's primary day again, with Georgia's Republican Senate runoff exposing a rift in the party as President Trump and the outgoing governor back opposite candidates to take on Democrat Jon Ossoff.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Tina Kraja, Rebekah Metzler, Ben Swasey, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Taylor Haney.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Ben Abrams.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Zo van Ginhoven. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our Supervising Senior Producer is Vince Pearson.(0:00) Introduction(01:51) Israel Reacts To Iran Deal(05:27) Trump Meets World Leaders At G7(08:56) Georgia Primary Preview See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Senator Steve Daines joins Brian Kilmeade to break down why the U.S. must give Ukraine the authority and licensing to launch a strategic offense deep inside Russia to stop Vladimir Putin's relentless barrage. Plus, the former NRSC Chairman sounds the alarm on the critical importance of holding the Republican Senate majority in the 2026 midterms to secure Donald Trump's legacy and cabinet appointments. Daines also reacts to dropping oil prices and shares his deep skepticism regarding the hidden details of the new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Watch the full 1819 News U.S. Senate runoff forum featuring Republican Senate candidates Jared Hudson and Congressman Barry Moore as Alabama voters prepare to choose their nominee for the United States Senate. Due to congressional votes in Washington, D.C., Congressman Barry Moore was unable to attend in person and delivered a recorded message outlining his record in Congress, support for President Donald Trump's agenda, border security efforts, military and veteran advocacy, and conservative legislative accomplishments. Jared Hudson responded by expressing his disappointment that Moore could not face off in person, and then went on to describe the importance that faith, family, and service play in his life. He outlined his passion to bring back affordability and security to Alabamians by supporting the Save America Act, Second Amendment rights, and basic “food-on-the-table issues” that impact the average Alabamian family. This forum provides voters with an opportunity to hear directly from both Republican runoff candidates ahead of the June 16 election.Subscribe to 1819 News for more Alabama political coverage, candidate interviews, and election updates.
Watch the full 1819 News U.S. Senate runoff forum featuring Republican Senate candidates Jared Hudson and Congressman Barry Moore as Alabama voters prepare to choose their nominee for the United States Senate. Due to congressional votes in Washington, D.C., Congressman Barry Moore was unable to attend in person and delivered a recorded message outlining his record in Congress, support for President Donald Trump's agenda, border security efforts, military and veteran advocacy, and conservative legislative accomplishments. Jared Hudson responded by expressing his disappointment that Moore could not face off in person, and then went on to describe the importance that faith, family, and service play in his life. He outlined his passion to bring back affordability and security to Alabamians by supporting the Save America Act, Second Amendment rights, and basic “food-on-the-table issues” that impact the average Alabamian family. This forum provides voters with an opportunity to hear directly from both Republican runoff candidates ahead of the June 16 election.Subscribe to 1819 News for more Alabama political coverage, candidate interviews, and election updates.
Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into Jon Ossoff's on-the-record pushback against 2028 presidential speculation, including what Patricia heard directly from the senator and why both of them think the chatter says as much about the Democratic Party's search for a leader as it does about Ossoff himself. They also size up the Republican Senate runoff, now days away, with Buddy Carter's 25 percent of the primary vote still up for grabs and both Mike Collins and Derek Dooley working to lock in his supporters before June 16th. The governor's race gets attention too, as Rick Jackson looks to consolidate Chris Carr's voters while navigating the volatility of invoking Brad Raffensperger's name with Trump still on the sidelines. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Republican Senate candidate Michele Tafoya joins Chad in studio for an extended interview about her views on several issues and why she believes she can end the long losing stream Republicans have in running in statewide offices in Minnesota.
Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) The US and Iran exchanged strikes overnight after President Trump retaliated against Tehran for shooting down an American Apache helicopter. The US military said it had completed an operation that saw fighter jets strike Iranian air defenses, ground control stations, and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran launched missiles on four American targets and fired drones at the US's main naval base in the Middle East, with no immediate reports of casualties in any of the attacks.2) Progressive Democrat Graham Platner won the party's Senate primary in Maine with about 72% support. Platner's campaign was marked by accusations of past misbehavior, including a Nazi symbol tattoo and disturbing behavior towards ex-girlfriends, which he has denied or acknowledged as mistakes. Platner will face Republican incumbent Susan Collins in the November Senate race, which Democrats consider crucial to reclaiming the chamber. Incumbent Lindsey Graham, who was endorsed by President Trump, is projected to win the Republican Senate primary in South Carolina, according to DDHQ. Representative Nancy Mace, once a close Trump ally, finished in last place in the state's gubernatorial race, saying her support for releasing the Epstein files is why she lost. Trump-backed Pamela Evette, South Carolina's lieutenant governor, and state attorney general Alan Wilson advanced to a runoff.3) Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is set to appear*behind closed doors before the House panelinvestigating Jeffrey Epstein. Gates has reportedly been getting some help from Jake Greenberg, who, according to the New York Times, was spearheading the oversight panel's Epstein inquiry until December. The Gates Foundation, which has launched an external review of Gates' ties with Epstein, told the Financial Times that it regretted "having any employees interact with Epstein in any way." Gates has not been charged with anything and has called his relationship with Epstein a "huge mistake" and denied any wrongdoing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a program devoted to the topic of AI, Ralph welcomes first, Tyson Slocum, director of the energy group at Public Citizen, who tells us about the local backlash against the construction of data centers. Then New York Times climate writer, David Wallace-Wells, explains how the Big Tech CEOs did not count on human beings possibly rising up against them and their machines.Tyson Slocum is director of Public Citizen's Energy Program, covering the regulation of petroleum, natural gas and power markets. He serves on the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's “Energy & Environmental Markets Advisory Committee,” and frequently intervenes before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) representing the interests of household consumers.The basic question is they (Big Tech companies) are developing essentially governmental powers— governmental powers— not market powers or corporate powers. They've reached a level now where they are our government, the corporate government. And we have to escalate our urgencies to that level. It's more than just the hour is late. The hour is over. So we have to go back and respond with a completely unprecedented level of public interest, standards, etc., including whether this technology (AI) should be allowed at all.Ralph NaderI definitely see that we are in a speculative bubble. That bubble will burst. And folks within the AI industry, like Sam Altman, have been very clear where they have publicly said, when the bubble breaks, we expect to get a financial bailout because our AI applications are so important to the national interest.Tyson SlocumAnd the backlash to data centers isn't just about, oh, I'm concerned about my power rates going up or I'm concerned about the noise or the water usage. It's also a civil rights and human rights issue where people are saying, I don't like this vision that Big Tech is laying out for us that is going to be produced in this building down the street from our community.Tyson SlocumDavid Wallace-Wells is a columnist and staff writer at the New York Times, where he writes a weekly newsletter on climate change, technology, and the future of the planet. He is the author of the book, The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming. His recent feature in the New York Times Magazine is “AI Populism is Here. And No One is Ready.”Just over the last six months, there's been a huge surge in anti-AI and in particular anti-data center organizing and activism in the U.S. And you can see that on the ground where you see huge crowds coming to town halls to protest new data centers that are being proposed. You see some towns that have approved those data centers literally having their entire city council voted out of office as a result. And you see it in these surveys where within the span of just a few months. Huge sentiment flips among the American public from being basically agnostic about AI with some misgivings and some optimism to pretty striking majority opposition to the technology and the infrastructure build out that it requires.David Wallace-WellsThis (AI) is a technological revolution that has been designed and is being built by an extremely small number of people with very particular idiosyncratic, in certain ways, I think, somewhat sociopathic worldviews.David Wallace-WellsNews 6/5/26* Our top story this week comes from Congress, where the House has, at long last, successfully pushed through a War Powers Resolution on Iran. As NPR notes “The resolution had originally been set for a vote two weeks ago, but Republican leaders sent House members home early for a May recess when it appeared the largely Democratic-backed measure had enough Republican votes for passage.” However, this did not substantially erode Republican support and the resolution passed by a margin of 215 to 208, with four Republicans, led by Thomas Massie, voting for a cessation of hostilities. The measure now heads to the Senate, where Democrats have been pressing the matter as well but face an uphill battle, and even if it passes through the upper chamber, President Trump is likely to veto the measure if it arrives on his desk. Moreover, House progressives are now pushing a new War Powers Resolution, this one focusing on Lebanon. POLITICO reports Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib forced a vote this Thursday on a resolution calling for the removal of U.S. troops from Lebanon in seven days, despite opposition from the leadership of her own party. The resolution failed by a wide margin, but still garnered a respectable 92 votes, including support from Congressman Massie. Symbolic though they may be, these votes show a growing backlash to Trump's military adventurism abroad, particularly in the Middle East. With oil prices continuing to rise, this discontent shows no sign of abating.* The main news this week however were the primaires. Tuesday saw a wave of major Democratic primaries across the country. Faiz Shakir, longtime advisor to Bernie Sanders and Executive Director of More Perfect Union, reports that election night was a “clean sweep for Bernie's endorsements” with five out of five of these candidates set to win the Democratic nomination in their respective races. One race Shakir highlighted was Sam Forstag's bid for Congress in Montana's 1st congressional district. Forstag, a firefighter – technically a “smokejumper,” who parachutes into remote areas to extinguish wildfires – earned the endorsements of AOC, Jamie Raskin, Pramila Jayapal and others, as well as many unions, in addition to that of Senator Sanders. Meanwhile in the Montana Senate race, Alani Bankhead has triumphed in the Democratic primary. According to Semafor, “Republicans suspect Bankhead will essentially cede the race to [independent candidate Seth] Bodnar (despite her denials), which would make the general election more competitive.” Bodnar is the former president of the University of Montana and his campaign is backed by former Democratic Senator Jon Tester. One recent poll of a head-to-head match up of Bodnar against Republican nominee Kurt Alme shows the candidates in a dead heat.* In New Jersey, two more Sanders-endorsed candidates have emerged victorious: Analilia Mejia and Dr. Adam Hamawy. Mejia won the special election to replace now-Governor Mikie Sherill in April, beating out former Congressman Tom Malinowksi, the heavy favorite in that race. Mejia is very likely to win this seat again in November, as she already defeated the Republican nominee, Joe Hathaway, in the special election. This from MorristownGreen. Perhaps more surprisingly is the victory of Dr. Adam Hamawy. Now a plastic surgeon, he has distinguished himself for his heroism: saving the life of now-Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth when her Blackhawk helicopter was shot down in Iraq, serving as a first responder to the 9/11 attacks, and most recently, for his work in Gaza. As the Intercept puts it, “In 2024, [Hamawy]...went to Gaza to provide medical aid to Palestinians wounded by Israeli forces and was temporarily trapped there after Israel closed the Rafah border crossing. When the crossing was reopened, Hamawy was among a small group who refused to leave on demands that more medical workers be let in.” Hamawy's progressive policy platform includes support for Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, and opposing military aid to Israel. He is almost guaranteed to win this D+13 seat, succeeding Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman.* The candidates Bernie endorsed in California also prevailed, with Randy Villegas poised to win his primary in the state's 22nd congressional district and Jane Kim winning her race for California Insurance Commissioner, but the results from the state overall are more mixed. As of now, Republican Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton leads in the count, with centrist Democrat and former Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra in a close second and progressive billionaire Tom Steyer in third. However, as the count continues, Steyer's margin continues to improve while Hilton's ebbs away – meaning the runoff could end up being Becerra vs. Steyer, though it is still too early to say. A similar dynamic is unfolding in Los Angeles, where incumbent Mayor Karen Bass is ensured a slot in the general election while her opponents – Councilwoman Nithya Raman to her left and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt to her right – continue to duke it out for the second slot. With California's notoriously glacial counting pace and the LA Times reporting that millions of ballots remain to be counted, all we can do is watch and wait.* However, up in Minnesota, another Bernie-backed candidate is on the road to victory. On Tuesday, Peggy Flanagan, the Lieutenant Governor seeking the Senate seat being vacated by Amy Klobuchar, overwhelmingly won the endorsement of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. Her closest rival, Congresswoman Angie Craig, did not even bother to attend the party convention. While Craig decried the supposed anti-democratic nature of a party convention endorsement, Flanagan posted a video telling Craig “If you can't show up and face your own party, then you're not ready to face Republicans,” per the Nation. Flanagan can boast the endorsement of many high-profile progressives in addition to Sanders, such as Senators Elizabeth Warren, Ed Markey, and Minnesota's own Tina Smith, among many others. If elected, she would be the first ever Native American woman to serve as Governor of an American state.* More much-publicized endorsements came this week from AOC and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who both endorsed DSA-aligned legislative candidates, but as City and State NY notes, not the same ones. Mamdani gave his blessing to Darializa Avila Chevalier, a DSA-backed candidate running to unseat powerful Rep. Adriano Espaillat who is seeking his sixth term in Congress. Polling shows Avila Chevalier runs ahead of Espaillat when voters learn about her platform, but lags behind due to low name recognition – something the Zohran endorsement is sure to help remedy. Meanwhile AOC issued her endorsement of four DSA candidates for the state legislature. This all suggests that the two titans of the New York City Democratic Socialist movement are coordinating – with Zohran seeking to boost DSA's prospects without alienating the New York state establishment and vice versa for AOC – but that is nothing more than a hunch.* Looking southward, lame duck Republican Senator John Cornyn this week posted an article on his official Twitter page titled “Libertarian Ted Brown courts disaffected conservative voters in Texas' U.S. Senate race,” from Houston Public Media. Senator Cornyn's comment – “Ruh roh” – set off a firestorm of speculation that this was a subtle endorsement of the Libertarian's campaign and intended to undermine the campaign of his erstwhile opponent and victor of the Republican Senate primary, Ken Paxton. While Cornyn has furiously denied that this is in any way an endorsement of Brown, calling even the “characterization” that he is “promoting” this candidate “fake news,” there is little doubt that posting about Brown from his official account constitutes a promotion of the campaign, albeit not an endorsement. It will be interesting to see whether Cornyn takes other subtle, or not so subtle, digs at Paxton over the course of the campaign, given that he seems to hold a substantial degree of antipathy towards the Texas Attorney General.* Our next two stories come to us from Florida. First, in Florida's 24th congressional district, the National Journal reports longtime Congresswoman Frederica Wilson will not seek reelection. We recently discussed Congresswoman Wilson on this segment when it was revealed that she had been MIA from the House for weeks following an undisclosed eye surgery. Wilson is 82 years old. The National Journal couches this story in the context of aged members of Congress accepting, or more often refusing, to pass the torch. In its gerontocracy tracker, it highlights members like Doris Matsui, John Garamendi, Jim Clyburn and Maxine Waters, all of whom are 80 years old or older, who are actively seeking reelection this cycle.* Meanwhile, in Florida's 20th district, the Sunshine State's redistricting initiative has put the historically Black district in jeopardy. Under the newly drawn lines, the frontrunner in this seat is Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and though she claims the Congressional Black Caucus and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told her that “they know I know our community” the CBC has not endorsed her and Rep. Yvette Clarke, the CBC's chairwoman, said the caucus did not encourage Wasserman Schultz to run in the district. However, there are currently four Black candidates vying for the seat previously held by Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, including Cherfilus-McCormick herself as well as progressive challenger Elijah Manley, former Mayor of Broward County Dale Holness and Luther Campbell the former rapper more famously known as Uncle Luke. Now, according to the Miami Herald, all four of these candidates are meeting to “discuss coalescing behind one candidate.” Manley is quoted in this piece saying that while they have not reached an agreement, they “did agree that we needed to consolidate,” and he said the “conversations are going on. They have been very constructive and fruitful.” It is encouraging that in the wake of Callais decision we are beginning to see a more strategic approach to Black political representation, which has been too long monopolized by powerful longtime incumbents intent on nothing so much as preserving their own fiefdoms.* Finally, in a story shocking to exactly no one, Axios is out with a new report showing that the National Guard occupation of Washington D.C. has done little to reduce crime in the District. Per a new study by the centrist Niskansen Center, while the security theater of the deployment seems to have deterred “opportunistic” property crime, violent crime remained on the same downward trajectory it had been on since before the deployment. Moreover, the promised co-benefit – that the presence of the Guard would free up the Metropolitan Police Department to focus on high-crime areas – did not materialize at all. Despite these lackluster results, President Trump plans to double the National Guard presence in Washington – which already costs $1.5 million a day – ahead of the 250th anniversary events this summer. This is an outrageous waste of taxpayer money especially now that we know for sure how little impact this hostile occupation is actually having on driving down violent crime.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
Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel talk about Ken Paxton winning the Republican Senate nominee runoff in Texas, setting up a showdown with Democratic nominee James Talarico. They also talk about Jill Biden's interview on CBS, another Bari Weiss story, and a sports Emmys snub. Then, they are joined by ESPN and Sirius XM's Frank Isola to discuss his tales of covering the New York Knicks for 22 years. (00:00) Intro(3:40) Texas Senate race(18:13) Jill Biden's interview(25:55) More changes at CBS(32:17) Sports Emmys(36:02) Tales from the Knicks locker room Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel AndersonGuest: Frank IsolaProducers: Isaiah Blakely and Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
DESCRIPTION Today's explosive broadcast covers the growing revolt inside the Republican Party as grassroots conservatives target establishment Republicans across the country. Tara unloads on Lindsey Graham's immigration history, Senate obstruction, and relationship with Donald Trump while also breaking down the anti-establishment momentum building nationwide after major GOP primary upsets. The show also dives into the collapse of public trust in higher education, the backlash against DEI policies at Clemson University, concerns over skyrocketing tuition costs, and shocking polling showing most Americans no longer believe college is worth the price. Plus, Tara reacts to Jill Biden's latest comments defending Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance. SUMMARY This episode centers on what Tara describes as a political revolution inside the Republican Party. The discussion focuses heavily on Lindsey Graham's immigration record, accusations of supporting amnesty legislation, and claims that establishment Republicans obstructed major portions of Donald Trump's agenda. The broadcast also explores the growing backlash against higher education as Americans increasingly reject massive college debt and ideological campus culture. Tara argues universities must focus on workforce development, affordability, and career preparation rather than DEI initiatives. The show closes with analysis of the Republican Senate civil war, grassroots frustration with party leadership, and renewed questions surrounding Joe Biden's mental fitness following comments from Jill Biden about the infamous debate performance. KEY TOPICS Lindsey Graham immigration controversy Amnesty legislation debate Republican establishment backlash Trump endorsements and Senate politics GOP primary battles John Thune criticism College tuition crisis Clemson University DEI concerns Declining trust in higher education Jill Biden and Joe Biden debate fallout SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS “The College System Is Breaking” Tara reacts to polling showing Americans increasingly believe college degrees are overpriced and disconnected from real-world careers. “The Lindsey Graham Revolt” A fiery breakdown of Graham's immigration history, relationship with Trump, and growing backlash among South Carolina conservatives. “Rhino Hunting Has Begun” Discussion of anti-establishment momentum inside the GOP following major primary defeats for longtime Republican incumbents. “Why Smart Kids Are Staying In South Carolina” Tara explains how scholarships and rising in-state university quality are keeping elite students at Clemson and USC. “Jill Biden's Debate Damage Control” Reaction to Jill Biden claiming Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance was unusual despite years of public concerns over his condition. QUOTE OF THE DAY “We are figuring out why we weren't free, and we are systematically going rhino hunting.” SOCIAL MEDIA TEASER The Republican civil war is HERE. Tara takes aim at Lindsey Graham, Senate Republicans, college DEI culture, and the establishment politicians conservatives say blocked Trump's agenda from day one.
Stay connected with us at americangroundradio.com, on Facebook, and Instagram. You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for May 26, 2026. We open with New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani's plan to seize properties from so-called negligent landlords and transfer them to tenant or community ownership — and we explain exactly why this is not a housing policy, it's a blueprint for ending private ownership in New York City. We walk through the deliberately manufactured cycle — impose rent controls that make maintenance financially impossible, wait for the slumlords those rent controls created to fall behind on upkeep, then seize the properties they could no longer afford to maintain — and explain why this is not a bug in the socialist playbook, it is the feature. In our Top 3, U.S. and Iran negotiations continue as American forces struck Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran fired missiles at U.S. ships, those missiles were shot down, and the U.S. destroyed the launchers. President Trump says progress is being made and suggests the end state should include all Arab nations joining the Abraham Accords. Then Texas voters headed to the polls for the Republican Senate runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton — with Trump backing Paxton but Paxton carrying the baggage of an impeachment, an acquittal, and his wife filing for divorce citing biblical reasons in the middle of the campaign. And a federal three-judge panel blocked Alabama from using its current congressional map — creating a collision between the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that required a minority-majority district and last month's ruling that struck down racial gerrymandering as unconstitutional. Our American Mamas Terry Netterville and Kimberly Burleson tackle why there are no good teen TV shows anymore — which leads directly into a conversation about Euphoria, the Sidney Sweeney show that markets itself to teenagers while featuring content that is essentially soft-core pornography. We talk about whether Sweeney will one day regret the roles she accepted, whether the show's director is deliberately using her to make a political statement, and how decades of progressive cultural influence in Hollywood have normalized things on screen that no parent would allow in their home. In our Digging Deep segment, we push back on the left's Memorial Day weekend obsession with George Floyd — and use the data to make the case that the income inequality, incarceration disparity, and educational gap the left attributes to institutional racism are explained far more powerfully by a single variable that has nothing to do with race. We lay out median income, two-parent household rates, high school graduation rates, and incarceration rates broken down by race — Asian, white, Hispanic, and black — and show that the rankings are identical across every single category. The highest-earning, lowest-incarcerated, highest-graduating group in America is also the group most likely to be raised in a two-parent home. We call it what the data actually shows — two-parent privilege. And we make the case that no amount of government spending or racial grievance politics will fix an outcome problem that is actually a family structure problem. We also cover Trump's perfect annual physical exam — and note with some sadness that there are people in this country actively rooting for him to have failed it. We contrast that with how those on the right responded to Joe Biden's declining health — not with celebration, but with concern for the country. For our Bright Spot, a Gold Star widow named Cheryl Ann Shaw posted on social media asking if anyone visiting Arlington Cemetery over Memorial Day weekend would take a fresh photo of her husband's grave — Staff Sergeant Alan W. Shaw, killed in Iraq in 2007. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard — who is stepping down from her position to care for her husband who is battling a rare form of cancer — saw the post, drove to Arlington, placed a coin on Sergeant Shaw's grave, and posted the photo herself. She didn't have to. She did anyway. Mrs. Shaw responded that seeing Gabbard standing there brought her to tears — and thanked her for saying his name and reminding her there are still people in this country who have not forgotten the cost of freedom. We also note that even after losing their entire military infrastructure, Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khomeini is still posting death to America and death to Israel on social media. And we close with off-duty FDNY firefighter Travis Langan, who saw a woman trapped in a flooding Tesla on Jackie Robinson Parkway during flash floods in New York City, jumped on the roof, and pounded through the sunroof with his bare hands until he could pull her out. She said God sent her an angel. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A bruising, record-setting Republican Senate runoff in Texas comes to an end, as Ken Paxton cruises to an easy victory over incumbent GOP Senator John Cornyn. Pope Leo the 14th releases his first encyclical, warning that artificial intelligence must be governed by moral responsibility and made to serve human dignity, not replace it. Vice President JD Vance brings state attorneys general to the White House as the Trump administration works to turn its anti-fraud task force into a national enforcement push. UFC and the White House prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime fight night on the South Lawn, with thousands of spectators, free tickets, and even the Oval Office as part of the show. Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 for a free info kit and to see if you qualify for up to $10,000 back through May 29 SelectQuote: Compare top‑rated life insurance options. Visit https://SelectQuote.com/megyn to get the right coverage at the right price. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On Tuesday, Texas voters participated in a slate of primary runoff elections, including a highly publicized Republican Senate primary between state Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. Paxton defeated Cornyn by a 27.6-point margin and will go on to face state Rep. James Talarico (D) in the general election. Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!What are monopolies?Recently, Executive Editor Isaac Saul sat down for a conversation with political commentator and author of the BIG newsletter Matt Stoller to discuss monopoly and antitrust law. The two discussed the reach of corporations, the power of billionaires, the prevalence of wealth inequality, the collapse of Spirit Airlines, and more. You can listen to the interview in our podcast feed or watch it on our YouTube channel!You can read today's podcast here and today's “This day in history.” story here and today's “Have a nice day” story here.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Take the survey: Who do you think will win the Texas Senate election in November? Let us know.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by: Isaac Saul and audio edited and mixed by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Lindsey Knuth, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SpaceX is gearing up for its IPO, sparking debate about the company's governance and its potential fast track to the Nasdaq 100 index. Investor Nell Minow, chair of ValueEdge Advisors, shares her concerns about SpaceX's fundamentals. This year, the Tribeca Film Festival has accepted a fully AI-generated film entitled, “Dreams of Violets.” Tom Rogers, executive chairman of the production company Fountain 0, believes AI studios offer more opportunities for independent filmmakers. The film's director Ash Koosha points to new roles for workers with traditional production skills. Plus, Trump-endorsed Texas AG Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary, and Micron has topped $1 trillion in market value. In this episode: Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the state's Republican Senate runoff, defeating incumbent John Cornyn with approximately 63% of the vote. Paxton will face Democrat James Talarico in the November election, and Talarico has released a video focusing on Paxton's 2023 impeachment by the Texas House of Representatives. Republican leaders in Washington will have to decide how much to spend to back Paxton, who has significant baggage, including a history of scandal, to ensure the Texas seat stays in GOP hands.2) There is some optimism that the US and Iran will reach a peace deal despite fresh hostilities and uncertainty over the vital Strait of Hormuz. The strait remains essentially shut, subject to blockades by the US and Iran, but at least two non-Iranian supertankers exited the chokepoint on Tuesday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has cautioned that any peace pact would likely take a few days to finalize. Meanwhile, US forces hit targets near the strait, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it fired at multiple US aircraft after they entered Iranian airspace.3) Strategists at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. joined peers at Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank AG in seeing a 17% return for the S&P 500 Index this year. Earnings growth powered by the AI boom will drive further gains in stocks, the Goldman team led by Ben Snider said as they increased their year-end target for the US benchmark to 8,000 points, ditching a previous forecast of 7,600.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Trump says a peace deal with Iran is coming into focus, the deadly Ebola outbreak continues to spread in Central Africa, and Texas voters decide today between the establishment and presidential picks for the Republican Senate candidate. Reporting from Cabot Phillips & Megan Basham. Plus, we speak with Brent Buchanan of Cygnal. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 2806 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsors: Quince - Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to https://Quince.com/wire for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Fast Growing Trees - Visit https://FastGrowingTrees.com to get 20% off your first purchase when using the code WIRE at checkout. Comcast - Learn more about how Comcast is investing in a more connected America at https://ComcastCorporation.com/investment - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Texas voters head to the polls for a high-stakes Republican Senate runoff that could test President Trump's influence once again. Senator John Cornyn is fighting to fend off a Trump-endorsed challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, as both candidates argue they are best positioned to keep the seat in Republican hands ahead of November. With several recent GOP incumbents losing primaries across the country, the outcome could signal how much sway the President still holds within the party heading into the midterms. University of Texas Professor and FOX News Decision Desk member Daron Shaw joins the Rundown to break down the political stakes in Texas, and what the race could mean for Republicans nationwide. Mental health awareness has helped reduce stigma and encouraged more people to seek support, but some experts warn the culture surrounding therapy may be creating new problems. Psychotherapist and author Jonathan Alpert joins the Rundown to discuss his new book, Therapy Nation, and why he believes Americans are becoming too quick to identify with mental health struggles instead of working through them. PLUS, commentary by Karol Markowicz, columnist for the New York Post and FOX News. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When spring storms move through cities, they can intensify — creating dangerous flooding. New findings from Texas researchers may explain why. It’s runoff Election Day in Texas. While all eyes are on the Republican Senate contest between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, we’ll also spotlight some other key races to watch as ballots are counted. […] The post Researchers find cities can change the way storms behave appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Chad speaks with Republican Senate candidate Adam Schwarze about his campaign, why he believes he can win in November, the importance of winning the party nomination and much more.
Texas voters head to the polls for a high-stakes Republican Senate runoff that could test President Trump's influence once again. Senator John Cornyn is fighting to fend off a Trump-endorsed challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, as both candidates argue they are best positioned to keep the seat in Republican hands ahead of November. With several recent GOP incumbents losing primaries across the country, the outcome could signal how much sway the President still holds within the party heading into the midterms. University of Texas Professor and FOX News Decision Desk member Daron Shaw joins the Rundown to break down the political stakes in Texas, and what the race could mean for Republicans nationwide. Mental health awareness has helped reduce stigma and encouraged more people to seek support, but some experts warn the culture surrounding therapy may be creating new problems. Psychotherapist and author Jonathan Alpert joins the Rundown to discuss his new book, Therapy Nation, and why he believes Americans are becoming too quick to identify with mental health struggles instead of working through them. PLUS, commentary by Karol Markowicz, columnist for the New York Post and FOX News. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Texas voters head to the polls for a high-stakes Republican Senate runoff that could test President Trump's influence once again. Senator John Cornyn is fighting to fend off a Trump-endorsed challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, as both candidates argue they are best positioned to keep the seat in Republican hands ahead of November. With several recent GOP incumbents losing primaries across the country, the outcome could signal how much sway the President still holds within the party heading into the midterms. University of Texas Professor and FOX News Decision Desk member Daron Shaw joins the Rundown to break down the political stakes in Texas, and what the race could mean for Republicans nationwide. Mental health awareness has helped reduce stigma and encouraged more people to seek support, but some experts warn the culture surrounding therapy may be creating new problems. Psychotherapist and author Jonathan Alpert joins the Rundown to discuss his new book, Therapy Nation, and why he believes Americans are becoming too quick to identify with mental health struggles instead of working through them. PLUS, commentary by Karol Markowicz, columnist for the New York Post and FOX News. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Voters in Texas decide Tuesday who will represent them in the midterm elections as their Republican Senate favorite, and John Cornyn knows it's not looking good. BUT - he says - he knows it's not him Trump dislikes. (Really?) RINOs pushing against the President's proposed $1.776B "weaponization fund" apparently need a refresher course in what being a VICTIM of the left's lawfare is all about. Spencer Pratt is crushing Karen Bass on all fronts. The question now: With Pratt destroying it in the court of public opinion, how will the deep state steal the LA Mayor's race?
Hundreds of participants gathered Sunday at Reverchon Park for Carry The Load's annual Dallas Memorial March, walking past rows of flags and story boards bearing the names and faces of fallen service members, veterans and first responders. In other news, President Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton scrambled the final days of Texas' Republican Senate runoff; you still have time to save a little money this holiday weekend. Through Monday, Texans can buy certain items for the home and skip the sales taxes when they have the Energy Star or WaterSense label; and in a state where barbecue is practically a religion, a group of North Texas high school students claimed the grand champion title at the 2026 Texas High School BBQ State Championship in April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kentucky Republicans oust Congressman Thomas Massie in the most expensive House primary in history, handing President Trump another major revenge-tour victory. President Trump endorses Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the state's bitter Republican Senate primary runoff. Tyler Robinson returns to court as his defense team pushes to punish prosecutors over public comments and restrict media access at his preliminary hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case. Tom Steyer's campaign for California governor faces a state ethics investigation over allegations it paid social media influencers to promote the billionaire Democrat without properly disclosing the funding. Pure Talk: Dial #250 and say keyword MEGYN KELLY to switch to Pure Talk and get unlimited data for just $34.99 a month! The Wellness Company: Don't let a sudden illness derail your summer—secure your peace of mind and save $45 on a Medical Emergency Kit today by visiting https://UrgentCareKit.com/MK and using promo code MK. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Trump's Purge: 5 Senators Down — Who's Next? Five senators are gone. One was a sitting U.S. Senator nobody thought could lose. Five Indiana state senators got purged in a single move. And now Trump just publicly endorsed Ken Paxton over four-term incumbent John Cornyn — sending a message every Republican in Washington just heard loud and clear. Lance Wallnau breaks down the pattern the establishment is desperate to ignore. Who's next on the list? In this episode, Lance unpacks Trump's bombshell Ken Paxton endorsement, the Republican Senate "war chest" being weaponized to protect RINOs instead of fight Democrats, the six-state primary day reshaping 2026, and the Supreme Court "Kalei" ruling that could flip up to 100 seats and crack Stacey Abrams' $2 billion Fair Fight empire wide open. Is this the most consequential primary week of the decade? In this episode: • Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn — and why the Republican establishment is panicking • The five Indiana state senators Trump just purged for betraying MAGA • Bill Cassidy's stunning Louisiana loss — only the second sitting senator booted in modern history • The Supreme Court "Kalei" redistricting ruling nobody is covering — could flip 30 congressional seats and hundreds of local seats • Why Stacey Abrams' $2 billion Fair Fight infrastructure is now legally vulnerable • The $32 million Thomas Massie race in Kentucky • Burt Jones vs. Raffensperger — Georgia's governor battle heats up • 25 FBI agents dressed as MAGA on January 6 — and Christopher Wray's careful lawyer-speak • A prophetic prayer for America's 250th year Trump isn't just winning elections anymore. He's reshaping the entire Republican Party in real time — and the names of who survives this purge will define the next decade of American politics. Podcast Episode 2125: Trump's Purge: 5 Senators Down — Who's Next? | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast
Associate Dean of Hillsdale's graduate school of government Matthew Mehan joins the guys to discuss his latest work, The American Book of Fables. It's a richly illustrated tour through the nation's wonders, celebrating America in thirteen tales for the whole family. Then, updates from the midterms: Trump endorses Ken Paxton against John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary in Texas, Kentucky representative Thomas Massie faces off with Trump pick Ed Gallrein, and more!Recommended:The American Book of FablesWhat Conservatives Believe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com/subscribe
President Donald Trump's endorsement Tuesday of Attorney General Ken Paxton boosted a combative ally in Texas' Senate runoff while raising Republican fears that Paxton could put a once-safe seat at risk in November. In other news, a driver was arrested Monday after police said he intentionally drove a Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake; Southwest Airlines banned humanoid robots; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was arrested and booked into jail Tuesday afternoon after he was accused of violating his probation; and after five seasons, the Mavericks and Jason Kidd mutually agreed to part ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The results are in from the revenge primaries. Plus, why the president rattles the Republican Senate by endorsing a challenger. Also, as the DOJ slush fund deal bans the IRS from investigating Trump and his family, the administration doesn't rule out paying rioters who assaulted cops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Top headlines for Tuesday, May 19, 2026Televangelist James Robison, founder of LIFE Outreach International and longtime host of “LIFE Today,” dies at 82; Texas' Republican Senate runoff sharpens into a battle for Evangelical voters as John Cornyn and Ken Paxton clash over faith, immigration and party identity; and Texas Children's Hospital agrees to pay $10 million and open what officials say will be the nation's first clinic for detransitioners. 00:11 Televangelist James Robison dies at 8200:58 Cornyn, Paxton appeal to Evangelical voters in CP Q&A01:51 Texas Children's Hospital to create first 'detransition clinic'02:41 Supreme Court rejects churches' challenge of daycare rule03:31 Pro-lifers react to Supreme Court abortion pills by mail order04:20 Women-only app can't ban males claiming to be females: court05:09 Christian group demands probe into Mexico missionary abductionSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsTelevangelist James Robison dies at 82 | Church & MinistriesCornyn, Paxton appeal to Evangelical voters in CP Q&A | PoliticsTexas Children's Hospital to create first 'detransition clinic' | PoliticsSupreme Court rejects churches' challenge of daycare rule | Politics Pro-lifers react to Supreme Court abortion pills by mail order | PoliticsWomen-only app can't ban males claiming to be females: court | BusinessChristian group demands probe into Mexico missionary abduction | World
Minnesota lawmakers are filling in the details of a legislative budget agreement struck this week and will have to hustle to pass the bills needed to enact it.If they do, Minnesotans will see reductions in their vehicle registration, help with rising property taxes, continuation of a lead pipe replacement push and more. A key hospital in Minneapolis would get a lifeline and counties would get money to replace old technology that makes running programs difficult and fraud more of a risk.The Legislature was tasked with a compact agenda and it looks like that is what will result. Items that were seen as politically problematic were kept to the side in favor of proposals that could get bipartisan buy-in. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with the Minnesota's four caucus leaders about how a session-ending agreement came together — two DFLers and two Republicans. Then, a check-in with our state Capitol team, and what they're picking up on, as the Legislature inches closer to its conclusion. Guests:Rep. Lisa Demuth, of Cold Spring, is a Republican and the speaker of the Minnesota House.Rep. Zack Stephenson, of Coon Rapids, is the DFL caucus leader for the Minnesota House. Sen. Erin Murphy, of St. Paul, is the DFL Senate majority leader. Sen. Mark Johnson, of East Grand Forks, is the Republican Senate minority leader. Dana Ferguson is a political correspondent for MPR News.Peter Cox is a politics reporter for MPR News.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation or subscribe to the Politics Friday podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS.
Eleven weeks into the U.S.-Iran war, the news cycle is relentless, but the strategic position has barely moved. Darren looks to step back from the weekly churn to lay out the five durable lessons of this conflict — the things that were becoming visible in March, that have held through April, that are still true in May, and that may well remain true for some time yet. The episode begins with a factual update: the collapse of Project Freedom, the trading of fire that neither side will call a ceasefire violation, Iran's 10 May counter-proposal demanding sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, Trump's dismissal of it as "garbage," and the bombshell New York Times report that Iran has regained operational access to most of its missile capability — directly contradicting the administration's public narrative just as Trump leaves for his summit with Xi Jinping. The bulk of the episode then works through five structural lessons: Coercion doesn't work if your adversary wants it more The geography in geo-economics—how Iran has demonstrated a modern model of asymmetric power Both sides still prefer no deal to a deal, and Trump's overnight Truth Social post tells us more than he realises Policy competence actually matters a lot The decaying pillars of the international order, with the oil market as case study Darren closes with the model he keeps coming back to: what actually constrains Donald Trump. With JP Morgan predicting Hormuz will reopen in June on inventory grounds, the institutional architecture that has buffered the shock running out of room, and Republican Senate primaries clearing through May and June, the question is whether material reality and the political calendar finally converge to produce a binding constraint on a president who has resisted almost every other form. Australia in the World is written, hosted, and produced by Darren Lim, with research and editing by Hannah Nelson and theme music composed by Rory Stenning. Relevant links Adam Entous, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, "U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities," New York Times, 12 May 2026: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/us/politics/iran-missiles-us-intelligence.html Sudarsan Raghavan, "The Art of the Ceasefire," The New Yorker, 12 May 2026: https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/the-art-of-the-ceasefire International Crisis Group, "Iran Crisis Monitor #5," 12 May 2026: https://www.crisisgroup.org/bnt/middle-east-north-africa/iran-israelpalestine-united-states/iran-crisis-monitor-5 Danny Citrinowicz, "How the War Saved the Iranian Regime," Foreign Affairs, 29 April 2026: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/iran/how-war-saved-iranian-regime Gregory Brew, "America Will Pay Dearly for Its Energy Arrogance," New York Times, 2 May 2026: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/02/opinion/trump-us-oil-crisis-strait-of-hormuz.html Jason Bordoff, "If OPEC Falls Apart, It'll Cost Us All," New York Times, 6 May 2026: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/opinion/opec-oil-markets-trump.html
Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy answer listener questions with producer Shane Backler, starting with how competitive Democratic primaries could change the usual crossover voting patterns in Georgia. They also examine whether a recent Supreme Court ruling could trigger another round of redistricting, why Rick Jackson is already targeting Keisha Lance Bottoms, and what counted as a win in the latest Republican Senate debate. The episode also looks at DSA-backed candidates challenging Georgia Democrats, skepticism around prediction markets, and the race to replace the late Congressman David Scott. Shane shares remembrance tape from Marcye Scott and Calvin Smyre on David Scott's legacy and long ties to his district. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Federal Election Commission filings for the first quarter of 2026 showed that billionaires Miriam Adelson and George Soros were the biggest donors backing GOP and Democratic super PACs, respectively, ahead of this year's midterms, while billionaire Marc Andreessen's venture capital firm poured $25 million into a pro-artificial intelligence Super PAC. KEY FACTS According to the filings published on Wednesday night, GOP megadonor Adelson donated $30 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, the major super PAC backing Republican Senate candidates. Filings made by the GOP-aligned Congressional Leadership Fund—which backs GOP House candidates—showed Adelson had given the super PAC $10 million, bringing her overall contribution to $40 million so far this year. Billionaire George Soros, one of the biggest backers of Democratic candidates, donated $50 million to his Democracy PAC in January through an associated group, the Fund for Policy Reform. The Democracy PAC then donated $9 million to Senate Majority PAC—which backs Democratic Senate candidates. FORBES VALUATION According to Forbes' Real Time Billionaire's list, Adelson's total fortune is worth $37.3 billion, making her the 58th richest person in the world. In comparison Soros' net worth stands at $7.5 billion as of Thursday morning. WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT FUNDING FROM SILICON VALLEY ?Leaders from Silicon Valley launched the pro-AI super PAC Leading the Future in August last year, with venture-capital firm Andreessen Horowitz among its main backers. Wednesday's filings showed that the venture firm donated $25 million to the political action committee, with $12.5 million each coming from co-founders Benjamin Horowitz and billionaire Marc Andreessen. BIG NUMBER $27 million. That is how much Democratic Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico has raised in the first three months of the year so far, according to the New York Times. Talarico's strong numbers appear to reflect Democratic optimism about the race in deep-red Texas, as the GOP has been besieged by infighting among its top two candidates. SURPRISING FACT Filings for a Win for America, a super PAC backed by sports betting platforms, showed it raised more than $40 million in the first three months of the year. FanDuel contributed $19.5 million while DraftKings' holding company, DK Crown Holdings, donated 17.5 million. An additional $4 million came from Fanatics' subsidiary FBG Enterprises Opco. Read the full story on Forbes: By Siladitya Ray https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2026/04/16/billionaire-adelson-pours-40-million-to-back-gop-soros-gives-50-million-to-his-democrat-pac/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The three-way Republican Senate primary in Louisiana has become a mess. And the uncertainty and chaos within just five weeks to the primary is throwing a wrench in what was supposed to be a low-drama contest. Jake breaks down the latest. Plus, how Congress could weigh in on an Iran deal. Punchbowl News is on YouTube. Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we're investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
P.M. Edition for Mar. 2. President Trump said the U.S. operation in Iran will go on as long as necessary, and more U.S. troops are being ordered to the region. Journal reporter Aaron Zitner joins from Washington to discuss how that's going over among Trump's base. Plus, oil prices are rising because of threats to the critical Strait of Hormuz. We hear from WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Jinjoo Lee about how this conflict could send oil prices higher. And in Texas, tomorrow's Republican Senate primary has gotten heated. WSJ politics reporter Sabrina Rodriguez says Republican party leaders worry it might provide an opportunity for Democrats. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John welcomes former Republican Senate staffer Amanda Carpenter, who currently works for the non-profit Protect Democracy, to discuss the first State of the Union address of Donald Trump's second term — the interminable length and apparent aimlessness of which, she argues, obscured the ways it was designed to further lay the groundwork for Trump to interfere with the 2026 and 2028 elections. 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
Tragic new details emerge about Monday's deadly shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink, the U.S. and Iran report progress in their nuclear talks in Geneva, and a critical Republican Senate primary in Texas gains nationwide attention – and President Trump is already getting involved in several contests. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 2638- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Quince - Go to https://Quince.com/WIRE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.NetSuite - Get the free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://Netsuite.com/MORNINGWIRE- - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacymorning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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