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What we know about the suspect now charged with trying to assassinate President Trump at a black-tie gala in Washington. Then, the White House rejects a proposal from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, warning signs for Republicans with the midterms nearly six months away. Rob D'Amico, Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, Michael McFaul, Doug Jones, Reed Galen, and Susanne Craig join The 11th Hour this Monday night. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Florida's new congressional map is out, and the more I look at it, the more it feels like Republicans are trying to push right up against the edge of what is politically and legally possible. The goal is obvious: take a delegation that used to split closer to 20 to 8 and force it into a 24 to 4 map. The way they get there is not subtle. It is classic packing and cracking, cramming Democrats into a handful of ultra blue districts while shaving just enough of that vote into surrounding areas to flip them red. On paper, it works. In practice, it might be a little too clever for its own good.The Orlando and Tampa changes are where the knife really goes in. Seats that were at least competitive or lightly Democratic get completely reengineered into solid Republican territory, often by double digit swings. That is not a tweak, that is a transformation. But the tradeoff is that you are stretching your margins thinner everywhere else. You are counting on your voters to show up consistently in districts that are no longer blowouts, and that is where the risk creeps in. If turnout slips even a little, some of these engineered wins start to look a lot shakier.South Florida is the most interesting piece, because it is where the assumptions behind the map really get tested. The strategy is to break up a dense cluster of Democratic voters and isolate them into just a few seats, while turning longtime strongholds into competitive races. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's district is the clearest example, going from safely blue to something that could genuinely flip. But that only works if the political coalitions in South Florida behave the way Republicans think they will.And that is a big if. The theory is that Latino voters in South Florida, especially Cuban, Venezuelan, and Colombian communities, will continue trending Republican, especially given recent foreign policy developments that resonate directly with those groups. If that holds, then this map could deliver exactly what it is designed to do. But if there is even a modest snapback, or if Democratic enthusiasm spikes the way it sometimes does in midterms without Trump on the ballot, then those same districts could turn into real problems.Because the energy question cuts both ways. Republicans may like how the map looks, but Democrats in Florida are fired up in a way that is hard to ignore. These are high turnout voters, especially older ones, and they do not need much motivation to show up. When you combine that with districts that have been made more competitive by design, you end up with a map that is not just aggressive, but potentially volatile.On top of all of that is the legal question, which is not trivial. Florida technically has rules against partisan gerrymandering, and while the state can argue that this is just a neutral redraw, that argument is going to get tested. If the courts decide this crosses the line, then the entire map could get thrown into uncertainty at the worst possible time for Republicans.So I keep coming back to the same thought. This is a high risk, high reward play. If everything breaks right, Republicans net multiple seats and strengthen their position heading into the midterms. But if even a few assumptions go wrong, turnout, demographics, or the courts, then what looks like a masterstroke could end up being a self inflicted problem.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:16 - Florida's Redistricted Map00:21:43 - Update00:22:51 - House Republicans00:26:05 - Texas Senate Race00:29:31 - Iran00:35:17 - Kirk Bado on His Correspondents' Dinner Experience01:23:16 - Final Thoughts and Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

There's plenty of hate and divisiveness to go around, the rhetoric on all sides is way too heated, but the leader of the Republican Party is the king of hate, he's the king of divisiveness, he's the king of cruelty, he's the king of inciting violence. So As long as he is their leader, Republicans own the ugly rhetoric in this country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Republicans across the country are attempting to gerrymander their way to electoral victory, and Florida is the latest state to join this movement. Marc Elias is joined by Legal Content Editor Ashley Cleaves to break down all of the battlefronts in the redistricting war and predict who will come out on top when the dust settles.Support Democracy Docket's mission:https://bit.ly/42wcKUC00:00 The Redistricting War01:02 Trump Started in Texas04:58 Desantis Pushes Forward New Florida Gerrymander06:59 The Legal Ramifications of Florida Maps10:37 Why This Map Could Actually Backfire for Republicans

Join Jim and Greg for the Tuesday 3 Martini Lunch as they react to The View co-host Ana Navarro hoping Republicans were shaken enough by Saturday's attempted shooting to pass gun control legislation, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiling a new congressional map that could flip multiple House seats towards the GOP, the growing feud between […]

On Tuesday, April 21, the Justice Department announced an 11-count indictment charging the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) with financial crimes, including wire fraud and making false statements to a federally insured bank. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the nonprofit organization secretly sent over $3 million to informants inside extremist groups without telling donors what their money was being used for. The SPLC denies any wrongdoing and plans to fight the charges.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!California's Republican candidate for governor.As the midterms approach, we'll interview some candidates from across the political spectrum who are in high-profile, fascinating races. In California, Republican Steve Hilton — a former Fox News host and British politico — is on track to become a general election nominee. Hilton knows he's an underdog, but he sat down with Tangle Executive Editor Isaac Saul to share why he's focusing on deregulation, the climate agenda, and housing in his campaign to turn California red: https://youtu.be/pHHADjuyUBQ?si=HWhiOu47hK4srZ0wYou can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠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: What do you think of the indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center? Let us know.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by: Ari Weitzman 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.

King Charles of the UK is scheduled to address Congress today before traveling to New York City to meet Mayor Mamdani on Wednesday. Mark discusses whether Jimmy Kimmel could be taken off the air due to his jokes about Melania and Donald Trump's lives. He also raises concerns about individuals threatening President Trump, suggesting that they should be prosecuted. Democrats continue their heated rhetoric against the President. Mark interviews political strategist Ed Rollins. Mark and Ed discuss similarities between the recent assassination attempt on President Trump and the attempt on Ronald Reagan. Ed notes that Trump needs to focus on the nation's key issues to win voters in November and believes the likelihood of younger voters switching from Democrat to Republican is low. In addition, he adds that if gas prices decrease before the midterms, Republicans could have a chance to win both the House and Senate. Mark also questions whether it is possible to abandon the script and speak freely on air as the President. There's a real buzz in New York City right now, with real estate investors putting up new skyscrapers all over town. Mark shares some inside scoop on where these impressive buildings are going up and what's driving the latest building boom. Katie Couric of NBC is reportedly writing a book that will address her experiences working with former anchor Matt Lauer. Mark interviews streaming host Bill O' Reilly. Bill recounts being present when gunshots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, sharing his account of the incident. As a result, the likelihood of future dinners being held at the Washington hotel has decreased, with the suspect now in custody. Mark and Bill also discuss how Disney's programming, including shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live, has negatively impacted their business in recent years. Bill reveals the true reason for King Charles's visit to the United States.

Mark and Ed discuss similarities between the recent assassination attempt on President Trump and the attempt on Ronald Reagan. Ed notes that Trump needs to focus on the nation's key issues to win voters in November and believes the likelihood of younger voters switching from Democrat to Republican is low. In addition, he adds that if gas prices decrease before the midterms, Republicans could have a chance to win both the House and Senate. Mark also questions whether it is possible to abandon the script and speak freely on air as the President.

King Charles of the UK is scheduled to address Congress today before traveling to New York City to meet Mayor Mamdani on Wednesday. Mark discusses whether Jimmy Kimmel could be taken off the air due to his jokes about Melania and Donald Trump's lives. He also raises concerns about individuals threatening President Trump, suggesting that they should be prosecuted. Democrats continue their heated rhetoric against the President. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews political strategist Ed Rollins. Mark and Ed discuss similarities between the recent assassination attempt on President Trump and the attempt on Ronald Reagan. Ed notes that Trump needs to focus on the nation's key issues to win voters in November and believes the likelihood of younger voters switching from Democrat to Republican is low. In addition, he adds that if gas prices decrease before the midterms, Republicans could have a chance to win both the House and Senate. Mark also questions whether it is possible to abandon the script and speak freely on air as the President.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 28, 2026: we're looking at two of the Republican candidates running for the party's nomination on June 9 and for the win in November, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and 5th District Congressman Ralph Norman; while we are in a full sprint to sine die, we wanted to look at these two candidates as we start rolling out our profiles on several statewide candidates; and more!

On Saturday evening, there was a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C. President Trump and members of his cabinet were rushed out of the room, and Trump later gave a surprisingly calm press conference. Authorities have a suspect in custody. Normally, security is extremely tight wherever the President goes, but several journalists reported that security at the event felt surprisingly lax. As politicians took to the Sunday shows to call for unity, internet gumshoes are speculating as to whether the shooting was staged. MSNOW Senior Washington Correspondent and former President of the White House Correspondents Association, Eugene Daniels, helps us make sense of it all.And in headlines, Trump backs out of negotiations with Iran in Pakistan, Republicans use the Correspondents' Dinner shooting to call for an end to the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, and the Department of Justice drops its investigation of former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which opens the door for Kevin Warsh to be named as his successor.Show Notes: Check out Eugene's podcast – https://tinyurl.com/2tfpp6jn Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

One of Donald Trump's few critics within his party is the libertarian-leaning senator Rand Paul, from Kentucky. Paul was recently the sole Republican to vote in favor of restricting the President's power to make war in Iran. He also opposed Trump on tariff policy, and on his budget bill in 2025. “He loves voting ‘NO' on everything,” the President fumed. Paul ran for President in 2016, and is considering another run for the White House in 2028. He talks with David Remnick about how he would differentiate himself from J. D. Vance and Marco Rubio; about his opposition to the attack on Iran; and about Pete Hegseth invoking Christianity in the war. “People quoting the Old Testament about smiting the enemy” concerns Paul greatly: “If this becomes Christians versus Muslims, I don't see a quick end to a war.” Further reading:  “The End of Limits on a President's Wars,” by Ruth Marcus “Why Rand Paul Ran Aground,” by Kelefa Sanneh The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine's writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week. Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Today the Chicks present a montage of RFK Jr.'s most iconic clips. From Democrat smackdowns to sarcastic quips, don't miss RFK Jr's most savage moments!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW:Refresh your skincare routine this spring with a skincare upgrade from Bon Charge. Visit https://BonCharge.com/chicks and use code CHICKS for 15% off sitewide.CowGuys—head to https://CowGuys.shop/Chicks to get your bottle and get a travel-sized mini balm for FREE. No code needed. That's 3-4 months of moisturizer for $34.Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

After law enforcement officers halted a gunman from rushing the Washington Hilton ballroom where President Trump, members of the cabinet, congressional leaders and journalists convened to celebrate the First Amendment and White House correspondents, President Donald J. Trump speaks with Norah O'Donnell in a broadcast exclusive about the experience and what it signals about the state of the country. O'Donnell meets Mr. Trump at the White House for an in-depth conversation. Former Senator Ben Sasse, a conservative Republican from Nebraska – and once among the most popular politicians in the state – speaks with correspondent Scott Pelley about his battle with pancreatic cancer and his hopes for what America can be. Reflecting on politics, community, technology, and faith, Sasse offers meaningful lessons from his own life in hopes of building a better tomorrow. What Kentucky is to thoroughbred horses, Belgium is to elite racing pigeons. Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi reports as prizes in international competitions have climbed into the millions, the best birds have become targets for organized crime. Insiders call the network of break-in artists and smugglers “the pigeon mafia.” 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

In our news wrap Monday, King Charles arrived at the White House as he kicked off a state visit marking the 250th anniversary of America's independence from Britain, the fight over redistricting gained steam with Florida Gov. DeSantis unveiling a map that could help Republicans and United Airlines is dropping its pursuit of American Airlines for a possible merger. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Steve Schmidt returns to the "Daily Beast" podcast to unload a blistering critique of Donald Trump, King Charles III, and the global political order they’re reshaping, arguing the King’s U.S. visit is not just ill-timed, but a historic moral failure tied to Trump’s assaults on democracy and alliances. Speaking to Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty, Schmidt connects the dots from royal controversies and Jeffrey Epstein to Trump’s late-night social media tirades and questions about his mental fitness, warning of a dangerous erosion of institutional checks at the highest level of power. He predicts a political collapse for MAGA, a brutal electoral reckoning, and an internal unraveling fueled by conspiracy and infighting, while also torching both Republican complicity and Democratic weakness. Support The Warning and become a YouTube member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2I50t9-7Ol7AjwryRv-Fiw/join Today's Merch: No MAGA! https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/collections/no-maga SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John and Mark are discussing whether the apparent third assassination attempt on President Trump at the dinner could boost his poll numbers. Bruce Blakeman's campaign for New York governor is gaining momentum, despite national polls showing Republicans trailing by four points ahead of the midterms.

New details emerge that the suspect's family was in contact with him before the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. Mark analyzes what might have transpired. First Lady Melania Trump has responded after late-night host Jimmy Kimmel made an assassination joke about her and President Trump. The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to impact global oil supplies, with China, Europe, and Iran among the most affected. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews pollster John McLaughlin. John and Mark are discussing whether the apparent third assassination attempt on President Trump at the dinner could boost his poll numbers. Bruce Blakeman's campaign for New York governor is gaining momentum, despite national polls showing Republicans trailing by four points ahead of the midterms.

Mark recaps the dramatic events involving the shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, which unsettled the entire room and the media. Melania Trump may have been the first to notice the incident unfolding. Afterward, President Trump spoke with WOR's Sean Hannity, on the phone, who may have the most comprehensive coverage. The suspect's first court appearance is scheduled for today in Federal Court. Mark interviews NY Post journalist Michael Goodwin. Michael comments on the importance of current security measures at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and similar major events, emphasizing their necessity for future safety. He questions whether the backlash against President Trump over his decisions on the war in Iran is surprising, given that previous presidents were also pressured to address Iran's regime. Bruce Blakeman is seen as a strong contender for the New York governor's race. Lee Zeldin nearly won in 2022 due to Governor Hochul's missteps, but ultimately fell short. Michael believes Bruce Blakeman's visibility at events and on the streets will be crucial for his campaign's success. New details emerge that the suspect's family was in contact with him before the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. Mark analyzes what might have transpired. First Lady Melania Trump has responded after late-night host Jimmy Kimmel made an assassination joke about her and President Trump. The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to impact global oil supplies, with China, Europe, and Iran among the most affected. Mark interviews pollster John McLaughlin. John and Mark are discussing whether the apparent third assassination attempt on President Trump at the dinner could boost his poll numbers. Bruce Blakeman's campaign for New York governor is gaining momentum, despite national polls showing Republicans trailing by four points ahead of the midterms.

Alleged Trump shooter is set to be charged in federal court Monday, Republican Senator Thom Tillis said he will allow confirmation of Fed nominee Kevin Warsh to proceed, and the world's leading central banks are widely expected to hold off on inflation-fighting interest rate rises this week. Plus, Anthropic's cybersecurity AI model could be so effective it actually backfires. Mentioned in this podcast:Alleged Trump shooter was targeting US officials, authorities sayUS prosecutors drop criminal probe into Federal Reserve chair Jay PowellLeading central banks play for time on interest rate risesAnthropic investigating unauthorised access of powerful Mythos AI modelNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson and produced by Saffeya Ahmed and Julia Webster. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's Global Head of Audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tucker Carlson, the right wing pundit and onetime Donald Trump diehard, now says he regrets supporting the President. Carlson apologized on his show for misleading his audiences and said he'll be tormented over that support for a long time. The comments mark a high-profile break between Trump and his former media ally, and they come amid growing divisions within the Republican party over Iran. New Yorker staff writer Jason Zengerle took a close look at Carlson's many iterations and reversals in his recent biography “Hated by All the Right People.” We talk to Zengerle about what Carlson's apparent change of heart signals about the future of Trump-era conservatism and get your reactions. Guests: Jason Zengerle, staff writer, The New Yorker; author, "Hated by All the Right People: Tucker Carlson and the Unraveling of the Conservative Mind" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is presented by Create A Video – I regret to inform you that Republicans are pouncing again. This time it's in response to the fourth assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. Democrats are complaining in a Politico article that the GOP shouldn't "politicize" or "weaponize" the attack against them.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast All the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

Guest Host Trae Crowder is joined by his friend and fellow standup comedian, Geoffrey Asmus! The two dig into the state of Trump's base, including Geoffrey's own MAGA dad showing signs of buyer's remorse, and why economic pain at the dinner table may finally be doing what years of political argument couldn't. They trade theories on why so many working-class voters remain Republican even when their actual policy views skew left and what it would take to build a real alternative.They also get into the comedy culture wars: the rise of right-wing adjacent comics, the Riyadh comedy festival, and explain the term "clapter.” Geoffrey and Trae also address the threat of artificial intelligence to creative work, Joe Rogan's bizarre evolution, the Kill Tony phenomenon, and how the manosphere targets young men hungry for acceptance and direction.LEARN more about Trae and see his standup! https://www.traecrowder.com/WATCH Geoffrey's standup special and see him on tour! https://www.whitecomedian.com/SUPPORT THE SHOW BY VISITING OUR SPONSORS:Save money on your insurance bills with SelectQuote! Visit https://www.selectquote.com/franken today!

The players are also the umpires — and that's why the game is broken. In this on-air conversation, Paul Rieckhoff lays out why the Virginia redistricting fight is a flashing red warning light for American democracy, not a win for either team. Republicans moved first in Texas. Democrats followed. And the 45% of Americans who now identify as independent are watching both parties gerrymander their way toward mutual annihilation while 10,000 voters a week walk away from the two-party system entirely. From there the conversation shifts to the Strait of Hormuz, where Trump's three stated objectives in Iran — regime change, securing enriched uranium, and reopening the strait — remain unmet while 41% of the Navy is tied up and gas prices climb toward four dollars a gallon. Paul closes with a story that should not get lost: the administration's reported plan to send Afghan allies, including 400 children, to the Congo. A betrayal of the people who had our troops' backs, and a warning shot to every future ally who might consider standing with us. Righteous anger, rigorous analysis, and a reminder that independent is an attitude. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Ditch your expensive carrier and support Independent Americans! Make the switch to Noble Mobile. -Join IVA and stand up to Trump's Forever Wars. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Get some of Maine's finest gear - check out Loyal Citizen. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

   It's a night I will never forget as Master of Ceremonies at the Clay County Republicans Lincoln-Reagan-Trump Day Dinner at Harrah's casino's ballroom in North Kansas City.     White House Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Will Scharf was the guest speaker and after he gave a wonderful speech about his new found fame introducing all the executive orders and handing them to the President in the Oval Office, I sat down with him on stage for a  question and answer session.  It would be a mix of serious and fun questions... until his phone went off like a fire alarm.  The whole room could hear it and we all thought it was President Trump calling in to say hello to the crowd.  It was not.  It was just a moment after the assassination attempt in DC Saturday night and the next ten minutes would be simply remarkable for everyone in attendance.  Especially Will Scharf.  I have it all on tape and will play it for you.   Then, we go over the full Chiefs draft as it looks like they just crushed it.  They're clearly going in a new direction with the team.   And in our Final Final, NFL owners political contributions are very one sided... to Republicans.

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Today, we're bringing you a new episode of 'On the Road' with Jonathan Martin. Last week, Jonathan sat down with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) at the Masters to talk Trump, 2028 and the upcoming Georgia Senate race. Plus: Kemp on EVs, economic policy and why he's staying focused on 2026 — not the White House.  You can find more episodes in the 'On the Road with Jonathan Martin' feed wherever you get your podcasts.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 25, 2026: we look at the second Republican gubernatorial primary debate that took place this week in Charleston.

One of Donald Trump's few critics within his party is the libertarian-leaning senator Rand Paul, from Kentucky. Paul was recently the sole Republican to vote in favor of restricting the President's power to make war in Iran. He also opposed Trump on tariff policy, and on his budget bill in 2025. “He loves voting ‘NO' on everything,” the President fumed. Paul ran for President in 2016, and is considering another run for the White House in 2028. He talks with David Remnick about how he would differentiate himself from J. D. Vance and Marco Rubio; about his opposition to the attack on Iran; and about Pete Hegseth invoking Christianity in the war. “People quoting the Old Testament about smiting the enemy” concerns Paul greatly: “If this becomes Christians versus Muslims, I don't see a quick end to a war.”   Further reading:  “The End of Limits on a President's Wars,” by Ruth Marcus “Why Rand Paul Ran Aground,” by Kelefa Sanneh   New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Join host David Remnick as he discusses the latest in politics, news, and current events in conversation with political leaders, newsmakers, innovators, New Yorker staff writers, authors, actors, and musicians. New Yorker Radio Hour listeners, we want to hear from you. We have a few questions about the show and how you listen to it. The survey takes about twenty minutes, and your feedback will help us make our podcast better. Take the survey here.

It's Casual Friday on The Majority Report On today's program: Donald Trump doesn't want to give a timeline for the war in Iran. "We we're in Vietnam 18 years...I've been doing this for six weeks" Pete Hegseth continues to whine about the lack of support from Europe for the U.S.'s pointless war. The State Department releases an official statement that states that the U.S. engaged in a war with Iran at the "request of Israel". Astead Herndon, editorial director at Vox, joins the program to discuss his new podcast, America, Actually, and recap the week's news. In the Fun Half: RFK, Jr. is caught manipulating medical studies during a senate hearing by a fellow Republican. RFK, Jr.'s data manipulation is never exemplified better than by his suggesting that trump has lowered drug prices by 600%. Dave Rubin is devastated by Virginia voting to gerrymander their state. Jillian Michaels issues an open call to people from the left to come on to her podcast for a debate and Sam accepts. Michael Knowles goes on a racist rant inspired by Ramy Youssef appearing alongside Elmo for Arabic heritage month. Somehow Knowles' impression of Elmo is far more offensive than his islamophobia. Donal Trump hosts a press conference where he claims to have had more people at his 2016 inauguration than attended Martin Luther King, Jr's March on Washington. After his rant he falls asleep for the rest of the press conference. All that and more.   To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: WILD GRAIN: Get $30 off your first box + free Croissants in every box. Go to Wildgrain.com/MAJORITY to start your subscription. SUNSET LAKE CBD: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.

The latest news in the redistricting arms race between Republicans and Democrats saw voters narrowly approve a new map in Virginia that could advantage the Dems by up to four new seats. Although there's an injunction on that election, if it is certified, that would bring the total number of states with new district maps heading into the midterms up to seven. But Republicans may have more cards to play with a several seat advantage possible in Trump's home state of Florida. Stepping back, could the midterm results end up being a referendum on tactics rather than politics? USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey joins The Excerpt to share his insights.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:12:05] Trump's War Powers Clock Has 8 Days Left — Knight Doesn't Expect Congress to Act Trump has been in undeclared war with Iran for 52 days — the War Powers Act 60-day limit expires in 8 days and Knight says Congress will ignore it as they've ignored every other constitutional requirement. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:15:19] New Epstein Lawsuit: Former Miss Switzerland Says Trump Assaulted Her at an Epstein-Organized Beauty Contest A Miss Switzerland finalist says Trump sexually assaulted her at an Epstein-organized beauty contest in 1992 — she is suing and says Trump told her "stay quiet and I'll take care of you." ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:21:14] Melania Partners With Palantir, OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft to "Empower Children With Technology" Melania announced Palantir, OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft will advance her mission to empower children through technology — Knight: surveillance state takeover using the educational system as the entry point. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:22:58] Trump Family Fortune Nearly Doubled Since January — Oil Bets Placed 15 Minutes Before Trump Announcements Trump's net worth jumped from $1.4 billion to $6.5 billion since taking office — traders placed a $430 million crude oil bet 15 minutes before Trump announced a ceasefire extension, the third such trade this month. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:24:55] Tether Froze $344 Million in Stable Coins for Illicit Activity — Knight: This Is Why You Avoid Stable Coin Tether froze $344 million flagged for illicit activity — Knight: stable coin has all the surveillance and account-freeze capability of a CBDC, just laundered through private companies. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:32:00] House Freedom Caucus Blocked FISA Again — Republicans Now Pushing Three-Year Extension With Zero Reforms After stopping an 18-month extension, Republicans returned with a three-year FISA version with no warrant requirement — a congressman revealed two classified secret FISA interpretations he cannot describe. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:41:23] Pebble CEO: It Takes 29 Years on Average to Bring a US Mine Online — China Does It in Five Pebble sits on the world's largest undeveloped copper deposit in Alaska — its CEO says the US is second worst in permitting and the Trump EPA is supporting the Biden-era veto that blocked the project. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:43:13] By 2040 There Will Be a 10-Million-Ton Global Copper Deficit — China Controls Half the World's Processing S&P Global found a 10-million-ton copper deficit by 2040 — China processes half the world's copper and controls the full supply chain while the US averages 29 years from discovery to production. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:57:06] Chinese Government Is "Chuckling" at America's 29-Year Mining Process — Building Faster Every Year China has no environmental process, no litigation, no delay — it builds processing plants on demand and is already positioned to dominate the copper deficit everyone else is just now noticing. ──────────────────────────────────────── [02:00:32] Senate Voted 50-49 to Revoke Biden's 220,000-Acre Mining Lockup in Minnesota — Goes to Trump's Desk The Senate used the Congressional Review Act to revoke a Biden land set-aside blocking the Twin Metals copper mine in Minnesota — it now goes to Trump to sign. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

This week, the battle for House control shifts to Florida as Governor DeSantis calls a special session to counter a recent Virginia constitutional amendment that could give Democrats four additional seats. While Democrats eye ten potential seat gains across Virginia and Utah, Republicans are pushing for rapid redistricting changes to protect their own advantages held in states like Texas and Ohio. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to explain why this "one-upping" strategy is leaving both parties frustrated, and the courts scrambling to define what a "compact" district actually looks like. The legal and therapeutic status of ibogaine, a Schedule 1 controlled substance, is facing a historic shift as new federal actions aim to fast-track research into psychedelics for treating veteran trauma. Veteran and No Fallen Heroes Foundation founder Whiz Buckley joins to discuss his experience using the West African compound to heal from alcoholism & PTSD, the significance of the recent presidential executive order, and his efforts to provide radical healing alternatives to the pharmaceutical approach of the VA.  PLUS, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of FOX News Saturday Night and FOX News Radio's FOX Across America. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just six weeks from the California gubernatorial primary, Democrats are still auditioning for a lead — and risk watching Republicans steal the show. Can someone please introduce candidate Tom Steyer to the U.S. Constitution? State Senator Scott Wiener's attempt to muzzle ICE melts in the Ninth Circuit. A fake bear wreaks fake terror on luxury vehicles in Lake Arrowhead. Bonus! A brief history of California's Modoc War. Music by Metalachi. Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes: Trump ally Roger Stone hired to lobby for Bay Area tribe seeking control of Presidio ‘San Francisco treasure': City, state leaders blast Trump for firing Presidio Trust board 3 sentenced for insurance fraud after using bear costume to stage fake attacks on luxury cars Takeaways from the first California governor's debate since Eric Swalwell's exit ‘Becerra Bounce.' How Xavier Becerra surged from behind to be a frontrunner in governor's race ‘Dark Horse' Gets Sudden Jolt in Packed California Race Steyer proposes ending ICE, jailing police 9th Circuit blocks California limits on anonymous immigration agents G.B. V. Environmental Protection Agency (9th Cir. 2026) How Newsom Boosted His Book Sales With $1.5 Million From His PAC CA hasn't signed off on a promised deal to help bail out LA if the Olympic Games lose money Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At 4 o'clock in the morning, while most Americans were asleep, four Republican senators crossed the floor and voted with every single Democrat to kill voter ID legislation. I want to talk about who they are, why they did it, and what it tells us about the people we send to WashingtonGET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.000:00:00 Introduction: Republicans fail to pass the SAVE Act00:00:42 Explaining the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act00:01:51 Why the SAVE Act is Trump's top priority00:02:35 Exposing the reality of voter fraud in cities00:04:30 How Senate filibuster rules blocked the voting bill00:06:14 Senator John Kennedy's late night tactical voter-a-rama00:07:45 Identifying the four Republicans who blocked the bill00:08:14 Analyzing Mitch McConnell's institutionalist motivations and worldview00:10:30 Susan Collins and the political calculus of Maine00:13:27 Why Lisa Murkowski continues to defy the party00:16:01 Thom Tillis and the need for better leadership00:18:35 Debunking the Uniparty myth and defending good Republicans00:21:18 Future paths for implementing the federal SAVE Act00:23:35 Assessing Trump's executive order options for verification00:24:51 Empowering states to pass their own election laws00:27:50 Final thoughts: Reward the good and punish bad

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/4w7lcrl The episode focuses on the Federal Reserve as Jerome Powell's chair term approaches its May 15, 2026 end and President Trump's nominee, Kevin Warsh, nears confirmation. The main hurdle had been a DOJ criminal investigation into alleged cost overruns at the Fed building renovation, which Senator Thom Tillis and other Republicans cited as grounds to pause Walsh's nomination; the attorney general later dropped the criminal probe and referred the matter to the Fed inspector general, clearing the way for Senate Banking Committee action and a full Senate vote. Prediction markets and fed funds futures quickly repriced, with the probability of no rate cuts this year falling to about 62% and a meaningful chance of one cut remaining. David expects Warsh to argue oil is a supply shock outside monetary inflation, prioritize labor-market risks, and pair any rate cuts with tighter balance-sheet policy and reduced QE to improve price discovery and long-run market credibility. 00:00 Fed Returns to Spotlight 01:58 Powell Replacement Timeline 03:20 DOJ Probe and Senate Standoff 04:37 Investigation Dropped Breakthrough 06:52 Markets Reprice Rate Cuts 08:06 Forward Guidance and New Chair Uncertainty 10:43 Warsh Case for Cutting Rates 12:24 Balance Sheet Over Fed Funds 14:02 QE Exit and Fiscal Discipline 16:18 Market Credibility and Reform Hopes 18:18 Wrap Up and Next Week Preview Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Biased outlets like MSNOW, CNN, and others continue to ignore or downplay polls showing Republicans leading in key areas. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz is under intense U.S. surveillance, with the Navy on high alert as tensions remain serious. Mayor Mamdani has taken shots at billionaire Ken Griffin over his push for the pied-à-terre tax. Critics argue that targeting wealth creators could backfire, since major investors often drive job creation and generate tax revenue that supports the city. Mark interviews John Carney, Breitbart Business News Editor. Mark and John dive into how Jeanine Pirro has dropped the criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite President Trump's concerns over alleged mismanagement and massive cost overruns tied to the $2.5 billion Federal Reserve renovation. Ken Griffin's planned Citadel headquarters in NYC, potentially a major job creator, now appears at risk, thanks to Mamdani's rhetoric. At the same time, retail spending in March came in strong, signaling continued consumer resilience despite economic uncertainty. The media continues to push the narrative that there was no clear plan in the conflict with Iran, but the Trump administration strongly disagrees and has defended its strategy. The president is still being pressed aggressively by reporters, including a questionable line of questioning yesterday about nuclear weapons that seemed more provocative than informative. Meanwhile, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and President Trump are clashing over ICE funding, with Trump rejecting Schumer's criticism and doubling down on enforcement. And yes, the $45 smoothie trend is real, and Mark breaks down why people are actually paying for it. Mark interviews Journalist Steve Cuozzo. He weighs in on Mamdani's $30 million government-run grocery store proposal, which critics see as costly and unrealistic. Steve also highlights the rapid rise of West Palm Beach, Florida—a booming hotspot attracting businesses and residents away from places like Manhattan. With its pro-business climate, modern development, and growing energy, South Florida is positioning itself as a serious competitor to traditional urban centers.

Biased outlets like MSNOW, CNN, and others continue to ignore or downplay polls showing Republicans leading in key areas. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz is under intense U.S. surveillance, with the Navy on high alert as tensions remain serious. Mayor Mamdani has taken shots at billionaire Ken Griffin over his push for the pied-à-terre tax. Critics argue that targeting wealth creators could backfire, since major investors often drive job creation and generate tax revenue that supports the city. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews John Carney, Breitbart Business News Editor. Mark and John dive into how Jeanine Pirro has dropped the criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite President Trump's concerns over alleged mismanagement and massive cost overruns tied to the $2.5 billion Federal Reserve renovation. Ken Griffin's planned Citadel headquarters in NYC, potentially a major job creator, now appears at risk, thanks to Mamdani's rhetoric. At the same time, retail spending in March came in strong, signaling continued consumer resilience despite economic uncertainty.

Biased outlets like MSNOW, CNN, and others continue to ignore or downplay polls showing Republicans leading in key areas. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz is under intense U.S. surveillance, with the Navy on high alert as tensions remain serious. Mayor Mamdani has taken shots at billionaire Ken Griffin over his push for the pied-à-terre tax. Critics argue that targeting wealth creators could backfire, since major investors often drive job creation and generate tax revenue that supports the city.

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:12:05] Trump's War Powers Clock Has 8 Days Left — Knight Doesn't Expect Congress to Act Trump has been in undeclared war with Iran for 52 days — the War Powers Act 60-day limit expires in 8 days and Knight says Congress will ignore it as they've ignored every other constitutional requirement. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:15:19] New Epstein Lawsuit: Former Miss Switzerland Says Trump Assaulted Her at an Epstein-Organized Beauty Contest A Miss Switzerland finalist says Trump sexually assaulted her at an Epstein-organized beauty contest in 1992 — she is suing and says Trump told her "stay quiet and I'll take care of you." ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:21:14] Melania Partners With Palantir, OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft to "Empower Children With Technology" Melania announced Palantir, OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft will advance her mission to empower children through technology — Knight: surveillance state takeover using the educational system as the entry point. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:22:58] Trump Family Fortune Nearly Doubled Since January — Oil Bets Placed 15 Minutes Before Trump Announcements Trump's net worth jumped from $1.4 billion to $6.5 billion since taking office — traders placed a $430 million crude oil bet 15 minutes before Trump announced a ceasefire extension, the third such trade this month. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:24:55] Tether Froze $344 Million in Stable Coins for Illicit Activity — Knight: This Is Why You Avoid Stable Coin Tether froze $344 million flagged for illicit activity — Knight: stable coin has all the surveillance and account-freeze capability of a CBDC, just laundered through private companies. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:32:00] House Freedom Caucus Blocked FISA Again — Republicans Now Pushing Three-Year Extension With Zero Reforms After stopping an 18-month extension, Republicans returned with a three-year FISA version with no warrant requirement — a congressman revealed two classified secret FISA interpretations he cannot describe. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:41:23] Pebble CEO: It Takes 29 Years on Average to Bring a US Mine Online — China Does It in Five Pebble sits on the world's largest undeveloped copper deposit in Alaska — its CEO says the US is second worst in permitting and the Trump EPA is supporting the Biden-era veto that blocked the project. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:43:13] By 2040 There Will Be a 10-Million-Ton Global Copper Deficit — China Controls Half the World's Processing S&P Global found a 10-million-ton copper deficit by 2040 — China processes half the world's copper and controls the full supply chain while the US averages 29 years from discovery to production. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:57:06] Chinese Government Is "Chuckling" at America's 29-Year Mining Process — Building Faster Every Year China has no environmental process, no litigation, no delay — it builds processing plants on demand and is already positioned to dominate the copper deficit everyone else is just now noticing. ──────────────────────────────────────── [02:00:32] Senate Voted 50-49 to Revoke Biden's 220,000-Acre Mining Lockup in Minnesota — Goes to Trump's Desk The Senate used the Congressional Review Act to revoke a Biden land set-aside blocking the Twin Metals copper mine in Minnesota — it now goes to Trump to sign. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

War Room POTUS Calls Out SPLC Fraud, Suggests 2020 Election Results Null & Void As House Republicans Open Investigation Into Democrat PAC ActBlue

FBI director Kash Patel has sued The Atlantic for $250 million. It comes after the magazine published an article alleging that Patel is frequently drunk on the job and that his security team has had difficulty waking him on multiple occasions. Still, The Atlantic isn't backing down, writing in a statement, “We stand by our reporting on Kash Patel, and we will vigorously defend The Atlantic and our journalists against this meritless lawsuit.” But we've seen this move before, and it appears Kash is simply taking a page out of President Donald Trump's book. Trump himself has sued the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times for stories and polls he didn't like. To talk more about the litigious Trump administration, we spoke with Oliver Darcy. He's the founder of Status, a nightly newsletter focused on the media.And in headlines, Dr. Mehmet Oz says Trump's testosterone is top tier, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt recites Iran war talking points, and Republicans are losing at their own redistricting game.Show Notes: Check out Status – https://www.status.news/ Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Erin and Alyssa check in on the latest Bravo-level drama from Trump's wack job cabinet, two recent chilling tragedies in Virginia and Louisiana, Planned Parenthood's foray into cosmetic offerings, Reese Witherspoon's suspicious call for women to use more AI, and more. Then professor Chanda Prescod-Weinstein drops by to talk about her new book, The Edge of Space-Time, what people are getting wrong about the Artemis II mission, and what Star Trek and Octavia Butler can tell us about our current political moment.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.The FBI Director Is MIA (The Atlantic 4/17)FBI director Kash Patel files $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic (CNN 4/20)Labor Dept. Investigates Texts Among Secretary's Family and Staff (NYT 4/15)Feud between Mace and Mills flares as the Republicans trade barbs, expulsion threats (CNN 4/21)Ex-Virginia deputy governor kills wife and himself, police say (BBC 4/17)Haunted by ‘Dark Thoughts,' Louisiana Father Kills 8 Children (NYT 4/19)The Shreveport Mass Killing Isn't Just About ‘Mental Health' by Brittany Cooper (The Cut 4/20)A Planned Parenthood Clinic, in a Pinch, Turns to Botox (NYT 3/11)The Woman Who Knows Too Much: An Interview with Amanda Ungaro (Courier 4/18)Reese Witherspoon Declares “It's Time” For Women To Embrace AI: “Want To Learn With Me?” (Deadline 4/17)We Need Space w. Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

Con Inc. is out blaming the Virginia loss on a lack of money and focus. Con Inc. is also upset that Republican states haven't been as aggressive in redistricting. But this all misses the point. The reason the GOP is losing is that Trump's image, messaging, and policies are toxic and conservatives are accomplishing nothing. And to the extent that there are problems with RINOs refusing to redistrict or a lack of funds from the RNC, that all gets back to the man they refuse to criticize. From the alienation of independent and suburban voters to the stark differences between how red and blue states wield their power, I dismantle the current state of the conservative movement and outline exactly why Republicans are bleeding political capital.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we talk about major breaking updates, including the passing of Rep. David Scott and new developments in a high-profile jail death case. Then we dive into a controversial shakeup at the Navy and a surprising political twist as Dan Bilzerian hints at a run for Congress.Things heat up fast with a deep dive into Virginia's redistricting chaos, where new maps, court rulings, and election integrity concerns are sparking major backlash. Trump weighs in, accusations fly, and insiders break down what this could mean moving forward.On Capitol Hill, RFK Jr. steals the spotlight in fiery hearings—taking on Democrats over drug pricing, vaccine narratives, and federal health policy. His exchanges with top lawmakers quickly turn into some of the most talked-about moments of the week.We also uncover stunning details about the SPLC, including financial controversies and shocking revelations about its past associations. Plus, Ilhan Omar faces scrutiny, campus political battles intensify with TPUSA, and internal conservative media drama unfolds as major personalities clash.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!https://BollandBranch.com/ChicksUpgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch and get 15% off your first order plus FREE shipping. Use code CHICKS; exclusions apply.Elevate your laundry with incredible scent from Laundry Sauce. Get 20% off your entire order at https://LaundrySauce.com/Chicks20 with code CHICKS20Get up to 43% off, free shipping, and a FREE rechargeable frother with code CHICKS at MUDWTR — https://MUDWTR.com/Chicks Don't forget to let them know we sent you!Take the guesswork out of your health with Superpower—now just $199, plus get an extra $20 off with code CHICKS at https://Superpower.com; don't forget to mention this podcast after you sign up.Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

The federal government cracks down on the Southern Poverty Law Center for paying white supremacists; Virginia Democrats strike back with a truly horrific redistricting plan; and Republicans talk about killing the filibuster… as Democrats gain traction in the midterms. Ep. 2411 "Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution" by Mollie Hemingway is available here: https://a.co/d/0gENu0Tr - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://dwplus.watch/BenShapiroMemberExclusive - - - Today's Sponsors: ZipRecruiter - Post jobs FOR FREE at https://ZipRecruiter.com/DAILYWIRE Shopify - Sign up for your $1-per-month trial and start selling today at https://Shopify.com/shapiro - - - DailyWire+: Become a Daily Wire Member and watch all of our content ad-free: https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe

On Tuesday's Mark Levin Show, the Democrat Party sides with Iran and terrorists, including Hamas and Hezbollah. Sen Chris Murphy posted “awesome” upon reading a false report that 28 Iranian ships had escaped a U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Sen Chuck Schumer embraces candidates like Abdul El-Said in Michigan, who compares Israel to Hamas and campaigns with Hasan Piker. Americans will not tolerate elected officials rooting for the enemy. Also, President Trump has excommunicated the Woke Reich, like Tucker Carlson, who is finished. His erraticism, extremism, and long list of isms, and his public decline and unraveling, have been career and influence killing. Later, the U.S. is taking a wait and see approach toward Iran, due to the regime's divided leadership and lack of a single negotiating voice. A divided regime creates the ideal precondition for collapse, so the U.S. should actively assist this by using all tools available to force its collapse and arm the courageous Iranian people. Afterward, Rep Chip Roy calls in and announces the MAMDANI Act of 2026 (Measures Against Marxism's Dangerous Adherents and Noxious Islamists), which enacts sweeping immigration law changes to deport, denaturalize, deny U.S. citizenship, or bar entry to any alien who is a member of a socialist, communist, Chinese Communist Party, or Islamic fundamentalist party, or who advocates for socialism, communism, Marxism, or Islamic fundamentalism. The U.S. has no obligation to admit aliens seeking to undermine the Constitution or promote ideologies opposed to American values.  Finally, Democrats in Virginia just voted to redraw congressional districts in a way that dismantles Republican strongholds, an action led by Gov Abigail Spanberger, who campaigned as a moderate and specifically promised not to alter redistricting. This is the worst gerrymandering in American history, especially in a purple state like Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to https://incogni.com/beast #ad Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles examine the looming post-Trump power vacuum, mapping out a chaotic and deeply personal succession battle as Donald Trump edges toward lame-duck status and a Republican party already turning on itself. From a flailing JD Vance to an ill-fitting Marco Rubio, a wildcard Tucker Carlson, and the unpredictable rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., they unpack a Republican field defined less by ideology than by ego, media power, and proximity to Trump himself. As rival factions circle, alliances fracture, and even loyalists like Marjorie Taylor Greene begin to reposition, Wolff reveals a darker dynamic driving it all: Trump may ultimately sabotage any successor to preserve his own dominance, setting the stage for a brutal, zero-sum fight for the MAGA base where loyalty is fleeting, ambition is naked, and the future of the party hinges on who can survive Trump—while still needing him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on MAGA Mike and Republicans on Capitol Hill completely losing it as Trump's negotiations and plans with Iran and at home have hit a dead end and are an utter failure and Meiselas speaks with Democratic Congressman Sean Casten about the GOP meltdown on Capitol Hill and about Trump's disastrous energy policy. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Crickets from Iran Clay Travis and Buck Sexton outline the administration’s next steps as Vice President JD Vance prepares for a high‑stakes diplomatic mission to Pakistan for renewed negotiations with Iran. The hosts analyze President Trump’s morning comments on CNBC, where he stressed American control over the Strait of Hormuz, refused to extend the current ceasefire deadline, and warned that military action could resume if negotiations stall. The conversation explores whether the U.S. naval blockade is truly succeeding, how Iran is attempting to leverage ceasefire optics, and why negotiations with the Iranian regime are notoriously difficult due to deception, internal power struggles, and the lack of a clear decision‑maker within Tehran’s leadership. Clay and Buck also discuss the absence of any visible popular uprising inside Iran despite heavy military pressure, questioning assumptions about regime collapse and examining whether economic pressure, prolonged embargoes, or stronger military escalation would be required to force real change. Spilling the SCOTUS Tea An in‑depth conversation with journalist and Federalist editor‑in‑chief Mollie Hemingway, discussing her new book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution. Hemingway addresses speculation around potential Supreme Court retirements, explaining why Justice Samuel Alito is unlikely to step down soon while also noting that multiple Republican‑appointed justices are now in their 70s. She explores Alito’s judicial legacy, originalist philosophy, and long‑term focus on religious liberty, including his interest in revisiting key precedent such as Employment Division v. Smith. The discussion also touches on internal Court tensions, Chief Justice John Roberts’ struggles to maintain institutional norms, and the breakdown of collegiality among justices. A major portion of the interview is devoted to exclusive reporting on the Dobbs leak, which overturned Roe v. Wade. Hemingway details how the leak endangered justices and their families, revealing that conservative justices faced sustained assassination threats while liberal justices allegedly delayed their dissent for weeks. She outlines failures in the Supreme Court’s internal investigation, explains why the leaker was likely a clerk or court staffer rather than a justice, and connects the episode to ongoing concerns about politically motivated leaks, slow‑walked opinions, and public attacks on the legitimacy of the Court. Hemingway also weighs in on pending Supreme Court cases, including racial gerrymandering and birthright citizenship, and offers insight into Justice Alito’s continued influence on major decisions. The segment closes with candid discussion of how Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is viewed internally, with critiques of her jurisprudence and legal reasoning. Don't Wear a Bikini on the Job An interview with Michele Tafoya, former NFL broadcaster and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota. Tafoya discusses her record‑setting fundraising numbers, grassroots momentum, and why Minnesota represents one of the most important potential Senate flips in the upcoming midterms. She explains that voter anger in Minnesota is driven by government fraud, lack of accountability for Democratic leadership, rising crime, failing schools, and embarrassment over national perception of the state. Tafoya strongly criticizes Governor Tim Walz, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, accusing them of avoiding accountability and pushing divisive policies. She highlights education failures, controversial ethnic studies curricula, and declining academic performance as key local issues. The conversation also focuses heavily on women’s sports, parental rights, and opposition to biological males competing in girls’ athletics—an issue Tafoya says continues to resonate deeply with parents across Minnesota. She frames the Senate race as both a Minnesota‑specific accountability fight and a nationally consequential election that could solidify Republican control of the U.S. Senate. Kamala: Imma Get Mine Clay and Buck report that Democratic Representative Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick of Florida has resigned from Congress after being found guilty of numerous House ethics violations and facing federal charges related to the alleged misuse of FEMA funds. The hosts explain why this resignation matters nationally, given the narrow margins in the House and multiple recent resignations, and what it could mean for upcoming special elections. The hour also continues real‑time monitoring of U.S.–Iran diplomacy, with fresh reporting that Vice President JD Vance still has not departed for Pakistan, increasingly suggesting that any negotiations may shift to secure video calls instead of in‑person talks. The conversation then pivots to the 2028 Democratic presidential field, with a heavy focus on Kamala Harris and the likelihood of her running for president again. Clay and Buck analyze Harris’s early messaging, particularly her emphasis on identity politics and appeals to Black women as the “backbone” of the Democratic Party. The hosts argue that Harris’s strategy will center on framing herself as the rightful nominee based on race and gender, portraying resistance as discriminatory, and blaming her previous loss on being handed an impossible situation with only 107 days to campaign. They debate whether Democratic Party leadership can realistically stop Harris from winning the nomination, discussing the lack of competing candidates who could effectively challenge her base of support and how the Democratic primary calendar could determine the outcome. 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