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Showing the Democrat is the Spoiler. 250,000 Miles Meeting the People. Tomato Seeds and Philly's Hero Crossing Guard. Mississippi is showing the outage growing across America. It's supposed to be a lock for Republicans. Fifteen straight Senate losses for Democrats. Five straight gubernatorial losses. A state both parties have written off as settled. Ty Pinkins is inspiring as hell — Army veteran, three combat tours in Iraq, son of cotton-field workers — isn't buying it. On an inspiring Episode 514, he talks with Paul Rieckhoff to lay out why the rigged two-party system is finally cracking, why $89 to fill a tank is doing more political damage than any TV ad, and why a 27-year-old white Republican mechanic just told him he's voting independent for the first time in his life. The people of Mississippi have had enough of all of it.  This is a no-BS conversation about what's actually moving voters six months out from the midterms: the war in Iran, Trump's lies, Netanyahu's grip on American foreign policy, AIPAC money flowing to both his opponents, the stock-trading scandal swallowing Congress, and the quiet revolt of the angry middle that partisan polling refuses to measure. Pinkins makes the case that the Democrat in his race is the real spoiler, that corruption crosses every party line, and that fighting against overwhelming odds is the most American thing a candidate can do. If you're tired of hiring the same two failing contractors to patch the same leaking roof in our democracy, this one's for you. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -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.   -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.

On today's UNCOVERED Ron & Anthony discuss TACO Trump's pause of Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz, the collapse of Spirit Airlines, funding for the ballroom, Todd Blanche's retribution campaign, Rudy's health, Trump's health, his putting skills - and much more! Mars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Former Federal Prosecutor Ron Filipkowski and British journalist Anthony Davis expose the epidemic of false propaganda pushing Republican politics to the extreme far-right. A new episode every Wednesday. 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 The Influence Continuum: 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-showMajority 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

Seattle city council president admits to having a ‘black budget’, calls black voters a ‘political party,’ and then runs away from questions. King County seeks to improve oversight of KCRHA after the shocking findings in the latest audit. // A new study found that Nearly 1 in 4 Washington employers are eyeing the exit — and Democrats’ $9.4B income tax agenda is why. // California’s gubernatorial race is heating up. Could a Republican actually win?

Sports Television Personality Stephen A. Smith makes his return to the morning show to explain why he believes Republicans will get eviscerated in November's midterm elections, before he delves into the rest of the headlines dominating the world of politics today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the simmering race for governor, Democratic Party insiders are coalescing around Xavier Becerra, a lifetime placeholder who is neither left nor right but who can be counted on to do absolutely nothing. Also: Ritchie Valens, Elon Musk, Kamala Harris, heroic El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells, and the guy who burned down Pacific Palisades. Music by Metalachi. Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes: “La Bamba” (Original)  “Come on, Let's Go!” (Ramones)  California braces for uncertainty as last shipment of Persian Gulf oil arrives in Long Beach The Torching of Los Angeles Was Anti-Capitalist Vigilantism California Regulators Apologize to Elon Willie Brown endorses Tom Steyer for California governor Democratic and Republican candidates for Calif. governor lead latest poll How Xavier Becerra became the Joe Biden of California's governor race Kamala Harris endorses L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for reelection Kamala Harris bought a Malibu home. Her neighbors think that means something. LAO: California spent more than it could afford El Cajon sues California, alleges state ‘sanctuary' laws illegally entice undocumented immigrants Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the United States approaches a historic milestone, FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Host of Special Report Bret Baier highlights his new book, The Case for America. He discusses the rising political stars in the Republican party and provides an update on the ongoing war with Iran. Bret shares a hopeful perspective on national unity as the country heads toward this major anniversary and a high-stakes midterm election cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Graham Plattner's campaign is running into the kind of problem that feels very 2026, even if the source material is more than a decade old. His Reddit history, which might have once been shrugged off as niche internet noise, now looks like a liability with real teeth. The difference is not just that the posts exist, it's how easily they can be repackaged. With AI tools, those old comments are no longer stuck as screenshots on opposition research blogs. They can be turned into polished ads, delivered in his own voice, and made to feel immediate in a way that text alone never could.That shift raises the stakes for what would otherwise be a fairly standard controversy. Plattner isn't just dealing with awkward old posts, he's dealing with a narrative that can be replayed, amplified, and dramatized on demand. Campaigns used to prioritize video and audio because they felt authentic. Now, authenticity can be manufactured from written records, and that blurs the line in a way that's hard for candidates to counter. You can apologize for something you wrote, but it's a lot harder to respond when that same thing is suddenly circulating as if you just said it yesterday.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.What really puts him in a bind is how this intersects with the tattoo issue. His defense has been that he didn't fully understand the symbolism at the time, but the Reddit activity suggests he was at least familiar with the debate years earlier. That tension is exactly the kind of thing opponents look to exploit. It doesn't require voters to dig through details, it just asks a simple question that sticks: which version is true? Campaigns love that kind of contrast because it's easy to communicate and hard to shake once it lands.There's also a political instinct test happening here, and Republicans are not being subtle about how they feel. They want this matchup. When the other side is openly enthusiastic about running against you, it's usually not because they're worried. It's because they think they've already got the outline of an effective attack. Plattner's past gives them material, and the new tools available give them a way to present it that feels sharper and more persuasive than it might have even a few years ago.Stepping back, this feels like one of those races that ends up being about more than just the candidates involved. It's a preview of how campaigns are evolving in real time. The internet has always been a permanent record, but now it's also a fully searchable, fully reusable script. Anything a candidate has written can be pulled forward, recontextualized, and dropped into the current moment with very little friction. Plattner may still find a way through it, voters don't always react the way campaigns expect, but if nothing else, he's becoming an early test case for what happens when the entire online past becomes fair game in a much more vivid way.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:05:33 - Graham Platner's Reddit00:14:38 - Iran Ceasefire00:18:46 - Virginia Redistricting00:22:05 - Secret Service Upgrades00:24:37 - J.D. Durkin on AI, Iran, and the Economy01:04:04 - 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

Republican voters are fighting back...no, more than that, they are fighting back STRATEGICALLY and INTELLIGENTLY! This is what we have been needing, and what just happened in Indiana is the model to follow! We have talked about this before in these episodes:https://youtu.be/6O2nDVr1Q_I?si=yN4cnv7LiziA88iphttps://youtu.be/-97OKXZI3BQ?si=cZNoIpbwiCND04kb------SPONSOR: Lear CapitalWith gold and silver hitting all-time highs and forecasts pointing higher, Lear Capital is helping people protect their wealth with physical precious metals. Whether you want gold and silver shipped directly to you or want to shift retirement dollars into precious metals, Lear's salary-based consultants offer free education and information — no obligation. Right now they're offering up to $20,000 in bonus gold or silver with a qualified purchase.Call 800-707-4575 or visit https://www.Nick4Lear.com-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.000:00:00 – How Indiana Republicans defeated weak primary incumbents00:00:52 – Analyzing the failed Indiana Senate redistricting bill00:01:20 – Why Republicans must fight back against gerrymandering00:04:54 – Rebutting media narratives on the Indiana primary00:07:29 – Voters demand fighters against the radical left00:08:12 – Analyzing the data behind Indiana primary blowouts00:12:07 – Why safe Republican districts rejected weak leaders00:15:16 – Exposing the history of aggressive Democrat gerrymandering00:18:23 – The radical plan for Virginia's redistricting map00:22:44 – How vote splitting protected a primary incumbent00:27:30 – Taking the win and rejecting political demoralization00:30:16 – Calling out subversive voices on the right00:31:45 – Practical grassroots action yields real political results00:34:13 – Differentiating between genuine fighters and online grifters00:36:02 – Celebrating the Indiana victory as a model

Indiana had its primary day yesterday, and damn near every Republican state legislator who opposed Trump's redistricting plan lost. Not a surprise. I know there are still folks out there wishing the GOP will finally rid itself of Trump. That ain't happening. He remains their dear leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Candidates running for office in Texas primaries have made Muslims and what they call the "Islamification of Texas" the center of their campaigns. The state's top Republicans have also passed legislation and made policies targeting Muslim organizations and developments. Stephanie Sy reports on the rise of anti-Muslim rhetoric and policies in the Lone Star State impacting Muslim communities. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Join Jim and Greg for the Wednesday 3 Martini Lunch as they consider a huge win for the GOP already in 2026, the Republicans' efforts to flip Sen. Fetterman, and the Pentagon dismissing any concerns about Iran's supposedly unique weapon in the Persian Gulf. New episodes every weekday.

Associate Editor Lindsey Knuth came across some very interesting and concerning headlines that she decided to investigate further. Both studies of the concerning stories Lindsey found came out of the Pew Research Center and were authored by Jonathan Evans, senior researcher at Pew, and Laura Silver, associate director of Pew's global attitude research. They dive into the differences between Democrat and Republican responses to these findings, how much partisanship plays a role in US finding and which American qualities US citizens are most proud of. 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!You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was hosted by Lindsey Knuth 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.

Rich Zeoli, host of the Rich Zeoli Podcast, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss a few stories from his home state, Pennsylvania. Zeoli discussed the Politico report that Republicans are trying to flip Sen. John Fetterman to becoming a Republican, and why that may not be a successful venture. Zeoli and Benson also discussed Gov. Josh Shapiro's presidential ambitions and antisemitism espoused by a far-left PA candidate who campaigned with Hasan Piker, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Wednesday Tunnel to Towers edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers the "gambling man" Ken Griffin and his bet on Miami over New York City when it comes to moving his billion dollar business aways from Mayor Zohran Mamdani and utter communism. In other news of the day, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman met with President Donald Trump at the White House yesterday, describing the 90-minute meeting as a conversation between “friends," the reigning Miss Israel said she randomly bumped into New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's wife in a Brooklyn cafe over the weekend — and that the first lady “brushed her off'' when she learned she was Israeli, an NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty and in uniform - in apparent violation of department policy, and Project Freedom - the U.S. military effort to guide ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz - is paused for 'a short period of time' amid Iran agreement progress according to President Trump. Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Melanie Shiraz, Peter King & Scott LoBaido join Sid on this hump day T2T installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Stinchfield, President Trump’s economic pressure campaign is hitting Iran so hard the numbers sound almost impossible to believe. Reports out of Iran now show some families facing nearly $70 for a loaf of bread and as much as $500 for a chicken as inflation devastates the country and the regime struggles to contain the chaos. This is what happens when America stops appeasing dictators and starts squeezing them economically. The media mocked Trump’s sanctions. Democrats called his policies reckless. But now Iran’s currency is collapsing, prices are exploding, and the regime is feeling the pain where it hurts most. We’ll expose the economic disaster unfolding inside Iran and why Trump may have proven that financial pressure can be more powerful than bombs. Plus, Republicans finally stopped playing defense in the California governors debate… and why bringing back the Presidential Fitness Award may tell us everything about what happened to American strength.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – After crossing President Donald Trump and refusing to redistrict their state to help Republicans maintain control of the US House, half a dozen of the Indiana state senators who blocked redistricting got primaried yesterday by MAGA candidates. It flips the GOP caucus a majority of members who favor a redrawing of congressional district lines in response to gerrymanders by Democrats in California, Virginia, and virtually every other state under their legislative control.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  

This week we took a hard look at Canada’s Mark Carney. Competent, well-spoken, yet quietly running a neoliberal playbook. Then we checked Trump’s approval numbers, where even Republicans are starting to feel the gas prices, though 84% are still on board, which is somehow both unsurprising and completely bonkers. Chapters Intro: 00:00:00 Quick Takes: 00:01:17 Max Notes: 00:04:51 Killer Left Take of the Week: 00:18:20 Chart of the Week: 00:20:05 Headlines: 00:23:01 Pod Love: 00:24:49 Outro: 00:25:32 Resources Yahoo! Finance: GameStop’s Ryan Cohen sidesteps questions on how company will pay for eBay deal: ‘The details are on our website’ CNBC: Amazon opens up its logistics network to other businesses in new growth push The New York Times: Despite Trade Turmoil, Canada’s Economy Is Expected to Grow and Deficit to Fall Government of Canada: Economic and fiscal overview Global News: Canada in ‘early stages’ of talks on whether to privatize airports: minister Global News: Health Matters: Liberal government faces criticism over pharmacare program Spring: Carney government ditches social priorities in favour of conservative agenda Leeja Miller: The Death Of The Voting Rights Act EXPLAINED Civiqs: Donald Trump: Job Approval, Second Term New York Times: If Democrats Have Appropriate Fear of Trump, They Will Elect Platner Common Dreams: Trump Admin Shutters DHS Watchdog Amid Rampant and Growing Detainee Abuse Dissent: How Mamdani Can Build Mass Engagement Pod Love Economic Update: Marx’s Relevance for Today UNFTR Resources Video: (On The Record 5-5-26 Canada's Working Class Under Attack: Carney's Economic Update Decoded) -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility.Support the show: https://www.unftr.com/membershipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:03:34] Trump Denied Saying "Maybe We're Better Off Not Making a Deal" — CNN Played the Clip From One Day Earlier CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checked Trump live — he had said on camera the day before that "maybe we're better off not making a deal at all." Knight: he doesn't even try to be consistent. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:15:34] Trump Admits the US Attacked Iran to Protect Israel — Rubio Said It Too, Mark Levin Says Neither Said It Trump went on Israeli outlet Kan News and said the attack was because Iran was about to attack Israel — Rubio said the same. Knight: Mark Levin says Trump acts alone, but he says it himself. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:24:12] Mike Johnson Says the US Is Not at War — Just "Policing the Strait of Hormuz" Johnson called the Iran conflict a police action, not a war — Knight: Truman called the Korean War a police action too, and nobody has ever called it the Korean Police Action. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:35:42] Chef José Andrés: The Iran War Is Going to Cause a Multi-Year World Famine by 2026–2027 Andrés warns the world is sleepwalking into a multi-year famine from the silent collapse of the global fertilizer trade. Knight: stop looking at oil tickers and start looking at the soil. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:41:50] Trump Renames the Iran War "Project Freedom" After Declaring It Over — Then Restarts Attacks Trump declared hostilities terminated on May 1st, launched Project Freedom as a humanitarian operation on May 3rd, and on Monday the US Navy resumed escorting ships through the Strait. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:55:30] Trump Raised EU Auto Tariffs Back to 25% — Weeks After Agreeing to 15% in the Turnberry Deal Trump arbitrarily raised EU auto tariffs from 15% back to 25% — Knight: this is why Iran won't negotiate; the man cannot be trusted with any agreement. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:10:00] Congress Is Passing Genius, Genesis, Clarity, Guard, and Trump AI Acts — Knight: Writing a New Constitution for a Police State Five bipartisan crypto and AI bills have support from the most conservative Republicans and most liberal Democrats — Knight: every one requires ID and destroys anonymity across all digital activity. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:22:00] Marsha Blackburn Is Folding the Guard Act Into Her Trump AI Act — It Will Apply to All Americans, Not Just Children Blackburn's Trump AI Act requires age verification for all AI interactions, gives parents no opt-out, and carries a $100,000-per-offense penalty that eliminates smaller AI developers. Knight: doing it for the kids; doing it to everybody. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:50:12] New Fluoride Study Claims No IQ Effect — But Excluded Everyone Exposed During Critical Developmental Years Children's Health Defense notes the study excluded people exposed during infancy and early childhood — exactly when neurological damage occurs. Knight: gaming the study design. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:57:07] Thomas Massey: Trump Administration Sided With a German Corporation on Glyphosate Immunity Bayer wants federal preemption to eliminate state lawsuits — Massey says the administration is attaching glyphosate immunity to the farm bill. Knight: big ag, big pharma. ──────────────────────────────────────── 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.

John Fetterman is apparently too moderate for the democrats, even though he votes alongside them 93% of the time. Politico pushes a story that the GOP is courting the PA senator. The top GOP frontrunner for Minnesota governor drops out of the race. Apparently Amy Klobuchar has already been anointed the winner. Stephen A Smith suggests all black voters do one thing together.  

On this episode of Fox Across America, Jimmy Failla broadcasts live from Mohegan Pennsylvania before participating in a panel discussion at the 10th annual Bold Gold Broadcast and Media Foundation Event. Host of “My View with Lara Trump” Lara Trump shares her thoughts on whether former Vice President Kamala Harris is still the Democratic Party's frontrunner for 2028. Pennsylvania State Treasurer and Republican gubernatorial nominee Stacy Garrity explains how Governor Josh Shapiro is more focused on his future White House ambitions than delivering for people of the Keystone State. Pennsylvania Republican Congressman Rob Bresnahan sheds light on a few of the issues that are most important to people in his district. PLUS, Pennsylvania Republican Congressman Dan Meuser tells your radio buddy about some of the education reforms needed in his state. [00:00:00] Trump & Hegseth double down on Iran operation [00:38:20] What the SCOTUS gerrymandering decision is about [00:57:10] Lara Trump [01:10:20] Stacy Garrity [01:27:33] Rep. Rob Bresnahan [01:33:50] Repp. Dan Meuser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When conservatives wax poetic about their favorite Supreme Court justices from what one might call the “Federalist Society era” of Republican appointments, Clarence Thomas and the late Antonin Scalia take precedence. The oldest may prefer the late William Rehnquist, for a time the lone “originalist” on the court; the youngest may prefer Neil Gorsuch, the libertarian […]

Joe in Peekskill, NY, calls Mark to ask if he met a certain someone. Mark in Nutley, NJ, calls in to ask who Mark thinks will be the 2028 Republican presidential nominee.

RNC Chairman Joe Gruters makes his debut on the morning show with Sid to discuss November's midterm elections and what Republicans need to do to ensure retainment of the House and Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:03:34] Trump Denied Saying "Maybe We're Better Off Not Making a Deal" — CNN Played the Clip From One Day Earlier CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checked Trump live — he had said on camera the day before that "maybe we're better off not making a deal at all." Knight: he doesn't even try to be consistent. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:15:34] Trump Admits the US Attacked Iran to Protect Israel — Rubio Said It Too, Mark Levin Says Neither Said It Trump went on Israeli outlet Kan News and said the attack was because Iran was about to attack Israel — Rubio said the same. Knight: Mark Levin says Trump acts alone, but he says it himself. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:24:12] Mike Johnson Says the US Is Not at War — Just "Policing the Strait of Hormuz" Johnson called the Iran conflict a police action, not a war — Knight: Truman called the Korean War a police action too, and nobody has ever called it the Korean Police Action. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:35:42] Chef José Andrés: The Iran War Is Going to Cause a Multi-Year World Famine by 2026–2027 Andrés warns the world is sleepwalking into a multi-year famine from the silent collapse of the global fertilizer trade. Knight: stop looking at oil tickers and start looking at the soil. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:41:50] Trump Renames the Iran War "Project Freedom" After Declaring It Over — Then Restarts Attacks Trump declared hostilities terminated on May 1st, launched Project Freedom as a humanitarian operation on May 3rd, and on Monday the US Navy resumed escorting ships through the Strait. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:55:30] Trump Raised EU Auto Tariffs Back to 25% — Weeks After Agreeing to 15% in the Turnberry Deal Trump arbitrarily raised EU auto tariffs from 15% back to 25% — Knight: this is why Iran won't negotiate; the man cannot be trusted with any agreement. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:10:00] Congress Is Passing Genius, Genesis, Clarity, Guard, and Trump AI Acts — Knight: Writing a New Constitution for a Police State Five bipartisan crypto and AI bills have support from the most conservative Republicans and most liberal Democrats — Knight: every one requires ID and destroys anonymity across all digital activity. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:22:00] Marsha Blackburn Is Folding the Guard Act Into Her Trump AI Act — It Will Apply to All Americans, Not Just Children Blackburn's Trump AI Act requires age verification for all AI interactions, gives parents no opt-out, and carries a $100,000-per-offense penalty that eliminates smaller AI developers. Knight: doing it for the kids; doing it to everybody. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:50:12] New Fluoride Study Claims No IQ Effect — But Excluded Everyone Exposed During Critical Developmental Years Children's Health Defense notes the study excluded people exposed during infancy and early childhood — exactly when neurological damage occurs. Knight: gaming the study design. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:57:07] Thomas Massey: Trump Administration Sided With a German Corporation on Glyphosate Immunity Bayer wants federal preemption to eliminate state lawsuits — Massey says the administration is attaching glyphosate immunity to the farm bill. Knight: big ag, big pharma. ──────────────────────────────────────── 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.

Howie Kurtz on the Secret Service shooting of an armed assailant near the White House, the escalating situation in the Strait of Hormuz as the Trump administration launches "Project Freedom,” and the ongoing Republican efforts to court Senator John Fetterman despite his refusal to switch parties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Playbook heads to the Midwest. All eyes are on Indiana as voters hit the polls for the primary. It will be Trump's big first test to see if his power still holds with the Republican Party. Jack Blanchard and Dasha Burns break down this unusual state senate race. And staying in the Midwest, a well-known ICE official is gunning for a House seat in Ohio—will it work for the Republicans? Plus, the Strait of Hormuz is back in the news. 

Give to help Chris make Truce The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), announced by President Ronald Reagan on March 23, 1983, was a proposed missile defense system intended to protect the United States from nuclear attacks, particularly those launched by the Soviet Union. Often dubbed "Star Wars" by critics, the initiative aimed to develop a space-based shield that could intercept and destroy incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) before they reached U.S. territory. The plan called for the use of advanced technologies, including ground-based interceptors, space-based lasers, and other futuristic weapon systems, many of which were in the early stages of research or purely theoretical at the time. Reagan's vision for SDI was rooted in his desire to shift U.S. defense policy away from the Cold War doctrine of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD), which relied on the threat of retaliatory strikes to deter nuclear war. Instead, SDI aimed to make nuclear weapons "impotent and obsolete" by providing a defensive solution that would render enemy missiles ineffective. The initiative sparked intense debate, both domestically and internationally. Critics argued that it was technologically unfeasible, enormously expensive, and risked escalating the arms race by undermining existing arms control agreements like the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty. Despite its ambitious goals, the Strategic Defense Initiative faced numerous scientific and budgetary challenges, and many of its proposed technologies never moved beyond the conceptual or experimental stages. Nevertheless, SDI played a significant role in the strategic dialogue between the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the 1980s, influencing arms negotiations and highlighting the role of technological innovation in defense policy. By the early 1990s, after the Cold War ended, the program was scaled back and eventually evolved into the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization under subsequent administrations. Sources: Way Out There in the Blue by Frances Fitzgerald Reaganland by Rick Perlstein JFK Library article about the missile gap PBS article about Reagan's security plans Reagan's "evil empire" speech Article from harvest.org about their predictions for Magog Bill Graham's sermon, which uses the fear of communism to create a sense of urgency Armageddon and the Coming War with Russia pamphlet by Jerry Falwell Bill Bright and Campus Crusade for Christ by John G Turner Discussion Questions: What was the Strategic Defense Initiative? What were its goals? Why did they keep it around even after it was obvious it didn't work? Does Reagan fit the mold of conservatives of his time? Of conservative Republicans through American history? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:02:10] Kuwait Exported Zero Barrels of Oil — First Time Since the 1991 Gulf War Kuwait declared force majeure four days after Trump's blockade — exports have fallen to zero for the first time since Saddam's forces invaded Kuwait in 1990. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:09:55] Trump Is Bragging the US Is "Like Pirates" — Iran Used Exactly That Language First Iran complained to the UN the US is engaged in piracy — Trump agreed on stage, boasting it's profitable to be a pirate and admitting the US is a rogue state. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:25:13] Spirit Airlines Gone — JetBlue, Frontier, Allegiant, and American Airlines All at Elevated Bankruptcy Risk Jet fuel up more than 50% has taken Spirit down — JetBlue's bankruptcy odds are over 75%, Frontier at 45–50%, Allegiant at 37%, American Airlines at 3–15%. Knight: Trump doing more damage to airlines than 9-11. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:35:33] Ex-CIA Analyst: Hegseth Is Lying — 52 Iranian Vessels Crossed His "Ironclad" Blockade in 72 Hours Hegseth called the blockade "ironclad" — Larry Johnson says Iranian ships hug within 50 miles of their coast while the US Navy stays 200 miles offshore; 52 vessels crossed in 72 hours. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:47:04] US Launched 45 Armed Attacks in International Waters Killing 157 People — Pentagon Says IACHR "Strayed Outside Its Mandate" The Inter-American Commission says the US launched 45 armed attacks killing an estimated 157 people in international waters — the Pentagon said the IACHR had "strayed outside its mandate." Knight: projection. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:06:03] US Spent $2 Trillion in Two Months on the Iran War — Matching 20 Years of Afghanistan At $684 million per day — more than twice the Iraq War's $300 million per day — the US burned through roughly $2 trillion in two months, matching Afghanistan over 20 years. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:10:24] War Powers Act 60-Day Clock Expired — Trump Declared "Conflict Over" to Sidestep Congressional Authorization The 60-day deadline arrived Friday and Trump declared the conflict over to avoid congressional approval — Republican allies argued ceasefire days don't count, extending the window indefinitely. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:18:18] Eric Trump Backed a $1.5 Billion Merger With Israeli Drone Company Xtend AI Robotics — "Even a Child Can Fly It" Xtend, an Israeli AI drone company, announced a $1.5 billion merger backed by Eric Trump — the sales pitch: anyone, including children, can fly the killer drones. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:26:34] Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire Lost Over 60% of Staff — YouTube Views Down 85% From Peak The Daily Wire shed over 60% of its workforce — YouTube views down roughly 85% from their late 2023 peak. Knight: Shapiro jumped the snark, becoming a lobbyist for Israel. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:49:00] Richard Dawkins Declares Claude Conscious — Knight: Consistent With His Life's Work Conflating Intelligence With Consciousness Dawkins spent three days failing to convince himself that Claude is not conscious — calls the AI "Claudia." Knight: the man who attributed infinite complexity to random chance has been taken in by a text predictor; professing to be wise, he became a fool. ──────────────────────────────────────── 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.

Two months in, $25 billion spent, more than a dozen Americans dead, gas at 4.30 a gallon — and now Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump want to change the subject from Iran to Cuba. This is the forever war machine in real time: shift the target, claim the win, drag allies along, and hope the country doesn't notice. The angry middle is noticing. And they don't feel safer. Pete Hegseth is on the ropes, and the political class is finally asking the questions that should have been asked two months and 25 billion dollars ago. In this solo briefing, Paul Rieckhoff breaks down why the Secretary of Defense keeps comparing Iran to Venezuela — because he wants you to think it was a win — and why the next target on the board is Cuba. The polling hasn't moved. Americans don't support this war. Wars don't get more popular over time, and the man running this one served in one that proved it. This is a no-BS look at how the forever war machine drives away our allies, threatens the bases in Germany and Italy that have kept America secure for generations, and leaves the homeland exposed to domestic terrorism while DHS sits shuttered. Paul lays out the math that actually matters in 2026: 27 percent Republican, 27 percent Democrat, 45 percent independent — and 60 percent of young people unaffiliated. The future is none of the above. From Graham Platner's open field against Susan Collins in Maine to gas at 4.30 a gallon, the angry middle is the battlefield, and this episode is the briefing on how to read it. -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. -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.

Four years ago, Republicans stood on the floor of Congress and told the American people that the FBI used FISA - this secret surveillance court - to spy on Donald Trump. They were right. Kevin Clinesmith doctored evidence to keep the Carter Page warrant alive. The whole thing was a setup. And this week, those same Republicans voted to hand that exact same unreformed tool back to the FBI for three more years. No warrant requirement. No new safeguards. Nothing. I want to talk about why that happened, what's inside the classified court opinion that a sitting senator just forced into the open, and why, regardless of which party you voted for - your texts may already be in this database.SPONSOR: Lear CapitalWith gold and silver hitting all-time highs and forecasts pointing higher, Lear Capital is helping people protect their wealth with physical precious metals. Whether you want gold and silver shipped directly to you or want to shift retirement dollars into precious metals, Lear's salary-based consultants offer free education and information — no obligation. Right now they're offering up to $20,000 in bonus gold or silver with a qualified purchase.Call 800-707-4575 or visit https://www.Nick4Lear.com-----SPONSOR: Alliance Defending FreedomThere are over 300,000 kids in the U.S. foster care system — and most states are desperate for more foster families. Christian families are stepping up, but state governments are increasingly shutting them out over their faith. Alliance Defending Freedom is fighting and winning to protect these families, but the work depends on donor support.Give in support of Christian foster parents at https://www.JoinADF.com/NICK-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.000:00:00 – Defining government spying and the FISA court00:01:26 – Understanding FBI and CIA domestic jurisdictional roles00:03:01 – Analyzing historical surveillance abuses and required oversight00:07:01 – Evaluating the bipartisan House vote extending FISA00:08:17 – Examining documented abuses in the Trump investigation00:10:46 – Case studies of successful anti-terror intelligence operations00:15:51 – Investigating the Steele dossier and FISA inaccuracies00:18:11 – Closing the unconstitutional data broker surveillance loophole00:23:03 – Balancing heroic action against necessary bureaucratic safeguards00:27:19 – Demanding genuine legal punishment for surveillance violations00:30:56 – Accepting the trade-offs of living in freedom00:34:05 – Final thoughts on reform and The Man Book

Last week, four judges, all nominated for lifetime appointments, when asked who won the 2020 election, refused to say the truth that Biden won. Last night, a Republican candidate for governor in California did the same. It would be as if they were asked what 2 + 2 equals, and they couldn't say 4. This is Trump's legacy. And so many Americans let Trump get away with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can a Republican Lieutenant Governor be reborn as a Democratic Governor? After failing to create a GOP 2.0, and being harried by Trump for admitting Biden won Georgia in 2020, Geoff Duncan has changed sides—and many of his old political positions. Guest: Geoff Duncan, former lieutenant governor of Georgia and a current Georgia gubernatorial candidate who switched parties from Republican to Democrat last year. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded live inside the Virginia General Assembly, Joe Thomas gets perspective on what happened and what needs to happen next for the state's redistricting battle. Joe hears from one of the newest voices in the General Assembly, Delegate Andrew Rice of Virginia Beach, and one of the most seasoned, Delegate Tom Garrett of Louisa.

There's a redistricting frenzy breaking out across the South following the Supreme Court's Callais decision. Anna and Jake discuss the more than a dozen House seats at play.  Plus, a handful of senior Republicans and Democrats are blasting the Trump administration's sudden decision to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany. Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:02:10] Kuwait Exported Zero Barrels of Oil — First Time Since the 1991 Gulf War Kuwait declared force majeure four days after Trump's blockade — exports have fallen to zero for the first time since Saddam's forces invaded Kuwait in 1990. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:09:55] Trump Is Bragging the US Is "Like Pirates" — Iran Used Exactly That Language First Iran complained to the UN the US is engaged in piracy — Trump agreed on stage, boasting it's profitable to be a pirate and admitting the US is a rogue state. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:25:13] Spirit Airlines Gone — JetBlue, Frontier, Allegiant, and American Airlines All at Elevated Bankruptcy Risk Jet fuel up more than 50% has taken Spirit down — JetBlue's bankruptcy odds are over 75%, Frontier at 45–50%, Allegiant at 37%, American Airlines at 3–15%. Knight: Trump doing more damage to airlines than 9-11. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:35:33] Ex-CIA Analyst: Hegseth Is Lying — 52 Iranian Vessels Crossed His "Ironclad" Blockade in 72 Hours Hegseth called the blockade "ironclad" — Larry Johnson says Iranian ships hug within 50 miles of their coast while the US Navy stays 200 miles offshore; 52 vessels crossed in 72 hours. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:47:04] US Launched 45 Armed Attacks in International Waters Killing 157 People — Pentagon Says IACHR "Strayed Outside Its Mandate" The Inter-American Commission says the US launched 45 armed attacks killing an estimated 157 people in international waters — the Pentagon said the IACHR had "strayed outside its mandate." Knight: projection. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:06:03] US Spent $2 Trillion in Two Months on the Iran War — Matching 20 Years of Afghanistan At $684 million per day — more than twice the Iraq War's $300 million per day — the US burned through roughly $2 trillion in two months, matching Afghanistan over 20 years. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:10:24] War Powers Act 60-Day Clock Expired — Trump Declared "Conflict Over" to Sidestep Congressional Authorization The 60-day deadline arrived Friday and Trump declared the conflict over to avoid congressional approval — Republican allies argued ceasefire days don't count, extending the window indefinitely. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:18:18] Eric Trump Backed a $1.5 Billion Merger With Israeli Drone Company Xtend AI Robotics — "Even a Child Can Fly It" Xtend, an Israeli AI drone company, announced a $1.5 billion merger backed by Eric Trump — the sales pitch: anyone, including children, can fly the killer drones. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:26:34] Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire Lost Over 60% of Staff — YouTube Views Down 85% From Peak The Daily Wire shed over 60% of its workforce — YouTube views down roughly 85% from their late 2023 peak. Knight: Shapiro jumped the snark, becoming a lobbyist for Israel. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:49:00] Richard Dawkins Declares Claude Conscious — Knight: Consistent With His Life's Work Conflating Intelligence With Consciousness Dawkins spent three days failing to convince himself that Claude is not conscious — calls the AI "Claudia." Knight: the man who attributed infinite complexity to random chance has been taken in by a text predictor; professing to be wise, he became a fool. ──────────────────────────────────────── 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.

Guest Hosting on the Todd Starnes Show, we have Chris Salcedo. He's a freedom-loving American who currently hosts The Chris Salcedo Show, which is broadcast on AM 700 KSEV in Houston and 820 AM WBAP in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He’s served as a guest host for major national radio programs, including those of Glenn Beck, Andrea Tantaros, Roger Hedgecock, and The Todd Starnes Show.He has authored several books focusing on political identity and current events, most notably The Rise of the Liberty-Loving Latino and Liberty Rises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fetterman is breaking with Democrats on key issues as tensions inside the party continue to rise. Republicans and Trump allies are now openly courting him, fueling speculation about a major political shift. Is this the start of a realignment, or just a temporary fracture inside the Democratic Party?   BUY CAST BREW COFFEE TO SUPPORT THE SHOW - https://castbrew.com/ Become A Member And Protect Our Work at http://www.timcast.com Host: Tim Pool @Timcast (everywhere) My Second Channel - https://www.youtube.com/timcastnews Podcast Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TimcastIRL For advertising inquiries please email sponsorships@rumble.com

With six months to go until the midterm elections, the political picture is sharpening — and it's a tough one for Republicans. Playbook's Jack Blanchard and Dasha Burns run through six reasons each party can find a glimmer of hope, even as gas prices climb, Trump's economic numbers slip and tensions with Iran add fresh uncertainty to the race for November.

The California primary is less than a month away. The top two candidates, regardless of party, move on to the general election in November. Right now, the race is still wide open, but republican Steve Hilton has been consistently at or near the top of the polls … in what is a crowded field of mostly democrats Hilton, who was a senior advisor to UK Prime Minister David Cameron and a former FOX News host and Contributor, spoke with us on the FOX News Rundown about his campaign and his chances of becoming the first Republican governor of California since Arnold Schwarzenegger won a special election in 2003. He also talks about the issues he's focused on, including the recovery effort following last year's fires in Southern California. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you'd like to hear the entire interview. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our full interview with Steve Hilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The Necessary Conversation, it's just Chad and Haley — the Lib Sibs holding it down. Mom and Dad are both out this week while Bob deals with some health issues. Love you, Dad. Get better soon. ❤️⚖️ Trump had James Comey indicted AGAIN — this time over an Instagram photo of seashells spelling "86 47" on a beach. The first indictment was already tossed by a judge. Acting AG Todd Blanche said they won't prosecute everyone who posts "86/47" — just Comey. We ask: is this anything other than political persecution?

On CNN's State of the Union, Jake sits down with US Attorney Jeanine Pirro to discuss the investigation into the alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter. Jake also presses Pirro on whether she's ruling out reopening the criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Next, Republican Sen. Thom Tillis – who pushed the administration to drop the probe – joins Jake to respond. After, former Democratic Congressman Barney Frank, who just entered hospice care, joins Jake to reflect on his life and his views on Donald Trump and the future of the Democratic Party. Finally, former Republican Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, former Democratic Congressman Conor Lamb, and CNN Political Commentator Shermichael Singleton join Jake to discuss the escalating redistricting fight and what it means for the midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Republican chairmen of the US congressional armed services committees have said they're very concerned about the Pentagon's decision to withdraw five thousand troops from Germany. Senator Roger Wicker and Representative Mike Rogers warned that prematurely reducing America's forward presence in Europe risked undermining deterrence and sending the wrong signal to Vladimir Putin. NATO says it's seeking clarification from Washington about the plan.Also in the programme: FIFA will allow a team of Afghan women refugees to represent their country in international tournaments; and we look back on the life of a former racing driver and Paralympian.(Photo: A soldier pilots a drone during the 'Combined Resolve' exercise at 7th Army Training Command's Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels. More than 3,800 personnel participate in the exercise series, which is a reoccurring U.S. Army Europe and Africa exercise held several times throughout the year for its rotationally deployed troops. US-led army exercise 'Combined Resolve' - media day, Hohenfels, Germany - 30 Apr 2026. CREDIT: ANNA SZILAGYI/EPA/Shutterstock)

Dahlia Lithwick reviews what has been an “exceptionally bad week” for American democracy. Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade explains why the charges against former FBI director James Comey, rooted in the claim that he threatened to kill President Trump – via the medium of seashells on Instagram – are unlikely to stick, no matter how hard Trump's Acting (and actively auditioning) Attorney General Todd Blanche tries. A deleted insta post from a beach in North Carolina is just not going to meet the Supreme Court's true-threat standard as laid out in Counterman v Colorado. But actually, landing a conviction is not the point, McQuade says –– Blanche has learned from Trump's longstanding legal playbook that he can always win by losing. And that's why she is also closely watching the DOJ's indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center under a dubious fraud theory, warning that Blanche is both more skilled and more ruthless in using prosecutions for political ends, with few accountability mechanisms beyond potential disbarment. McQuade's new book, The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government is available for pre-order now. Next, Dahlia discusses this week's devastating SCOTUS decision in Louisiana v Callais with Madiba Dennie who explains how Justice Alito and the 6-3 Republican supermajority set about hollowing out Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, inviting states to redraw maps and entrench racial disenfranchisement, all under the cover of historically distorted “originalism.”Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the fallout of the Supreme Court decision gutting the Voting Rights Act, Republican states across the country are rushing to redraw their congressional maps. Governor Jeff Landry has even called a state of emergency to suspend Louisiana's ongoing primary elections. Marc Elias breaks down what this means for voters, what Republicans will try next, and why we need to stay hopeful in the face of this existential threat.Subscribe to our free newsletters or upgrade to support our work: https://bit.ly/42wcKUCLouisiana governor suspends active election to allow for gerrymanderhttps://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/louisiana-governor-suspends-active-election-to-allow-for-gerrymander/0:00 The Supreme Court Guts the Voting Rights Act3:01 History of Attacks on the Voting Rights Act7:04 Louisiana Governor Suspends Elections11:44 Republicans Dismiss the Crisis18:36 What You Can Do to Fight Back22:43 Why 2027 and 2028 Redistricting Battles Matter25:36 Democracy Has Always Been Under Attack----Democracy Docket is the leading digital news platform covering voting rights and elections in the courts — from an unapologetically pro-democracy and independent standpoint.Covering election and voting litigation is central to our mission. But today's battles over democracy — access to voting, gerrymandering, executive overreach, the rule of law and more — also play out in Congress, in the Trump administration and in states around the country. As Trump and his GOP allies work to dismantle our democracy, we're committed to exposing the threats through in-depth reporting and expert analysis you won't find anywhere else.Catch up on our latest reporting:  https://www.democracydocket.com/Sign up for our free newsletters: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtubeFollow us:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.comX: https://x.com/DemocracyDocketFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/democracydocketInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/democracydocket/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/DemocracyDocketTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@democracydocket

Is President Trump about to strike Iran again? This, as the President says, “it's treasonous” to say that the U.S. is not winning the war with Iran. Gas prices spike almost $.10 in 24 hours.  Harry Enten and Erin discuss whether Republicans agree with Trump's claim of a “great” economy. A CNN investigation finds that a majority of U.S. bases in the Middle East were damaged by Iran. Will Amazon reboot “The Apprentice” with Donald Trump Jr. as host?  Omarosa Manigault Newman weighs in. Plus, the WSJ reports that Spirit Airlines is preparing to shut down, within hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big economic growth, Landry going hard, Trump tells Republicans “don't be stupid”, and LIV Golf loses Saudi Arabian investment. Plus, the Message of the Day, why Disney doesn't fire Jimmy Kimmel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling strikes down racial gerrymandering, giving Republicans 12 new seats. Obama tweets fury as Democrats lose Louisiana's "snake district." Team debates if midterms even matter now. GOP celebrates while Dems scramble for strategy in massive power shift.

It's deadline day for Trump's war with Iran as the Pentagon tries to call timeout to prevent a make or break action from Congress. Plus, a stunning move out of Louisiana where the governor has now suspended elections to allow for a new Republican-drawn midterm map.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pentagon estimates the war with Iran has already cost 25 billion dollars as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the cost of the war in a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday.Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he will remain on the central bank's board after his term ends next month to shield the agency from political pressure.The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the Voting Rights Act only prohibits congressional maps intentionally drawn to discriminate based on race, a decision that could make it much harder to challenge aggressive Republican-led redistricting efforts.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 Andrew Sussman, Rafael Nam, Ben Swasey, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Ally Schweitzer.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.(0:00) Introduction (02:18) Hegseth Defends Iran War(06:07) Powell Stays On As Fed Chair(09:55) SCOTUS Voting Rights CaseSee 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

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about former Trump official Alina Habba's appearance on "The View," where she sparred with Sunny Hostin over James Comey's indictment on threatening President Trump; CNN's Kaitlan Collins having her question for Donald Trump about James Comey's indictment blow up in her face; Hakeem Jeffries having a meltdown over Clarence Thomas and the conservative Supreme Court justices' ruling on the Voting Rights Act, which could alter all future elections in favor of Republicans; Scott Jennings pointing out the flaws in CNN's Donte Mills arguments defending the Voting Rights Act; Pete Hegesth making Rep. Sara Jacobs regret asking him about the state of Donald Trump's mental health; JD Vance telling Fox News' Will Cain why the Trump administration is considering denaturalization and deportation for some of the members of the Somali community who participated in the daycare fraud in Minneapolis; and much more.