Podcasts about RNC

Lack of required training; unregistered weapons; loss of confiscated money and jewelry: Just a few of the RNC failures around training and inventory according to today's report from the auditor general. We dig into the new report with the AG, and then hear response from the chief of the RNC. (Krissy Holmes with Denise Hanrahan; The CBC's Peter Cowan with Pat Roche)

Join the Ruthless Variety Program crew; Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook, for a heartfelt tribute to Hulk Hogan. Reflecting on his larger-than-life legacy as an 80s icon, from Hulkamania and WWF triumphs to his epic RNC moment supporting Trump, the fellas discuss how wrestling mirrors American politics (shoutout to Vince McMahon's Netflix doc). Packed with laughs: Childhood Hulk sightings, wrestling games, concert tales from Chicago to Fleetwood Mac, Hunter Biden's savage Pod Bros takedown, Dem hypocrisy on Biden's age, and sports blunders like NFL mishaps. Question of the Day: Your favorite Hulk Hogan moment? Subscribe, rate 5 stars, and visit ruthlesspodcast.com for free bumper stickers. Unfiltered fun on politics, culture, and more—stay ruthless! Our Sponsors:➢Pass working family tax cuts. Learn more at https://www.onenationamerica.org/➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley joins the show and talks about the RNC raising more funds than the DNC and a possible run for a North Carolina Senate seat. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

David Waldman is out of here! Almost! Whacha wanna talk about? How about Jeffery Epstein? Other than ”Trump's tiny peen”, the “Epstein files” are the country's most talked about topic. Ghislaine Maxwell is conversant in either subject, of course, but would rather be moving on at this stage.  Donald P.P. Trump says he hasn't “thought about” pardoning Ghislaine and therefore has decided to. That wouldn't quiet much down, as Gops have arranged to keep talking on the subject through the Fall, the DOJ has more than 100,000 pages' of unreleased Epstein materials, Epstein's estate has his 50th birthday book, Rupert Murdoch gets to testify, and Steven KG Bannon has 15 hours of Epstein interviews...  The only way out is for the administration to admit mistakes and defeat… heh, heh. Or they could blame it on AI. How? Well, they'd have to ask AI. Sam Altman tells investors that the first step would be to create an all-powerful AI, the second step would be instant profit and/or annihilation. Just kidding. People don't require something as sophisticated as AI to bamboozle them. You can't fool Jerome Powell. TACO couldn't pull one over on him. There's hope for the future as textbook publishers refuse to go MAGA. Big MAGA dummy Pete Hick-Seth was sharing secret documents, with “SECRET” written right across them, on Signal after all. If you are a Hegseth aide looking to steal a little valor, hurry, your time might be limited. On the other hand, old work buddy Mike Waltz did find himself a new gig as UN ambassador... Mar-a-Lago classified documents witnesses picked up $310,000 tip from the RNC, probably tax-free. Instead of Trump's tiny peen, check out his big, beautiful deal with Japan, although the more you do look at it, the less impressive it becomes.

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Tune in here to this ​Thursday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the developing political buzz surrounding Michael Whatley and the extreme heat wave gripping the region. Brett breaks down the Politico report suggesting Whatley will announce his U.S. Senate run as early as next week—news Brett hinted at on last night’s show. He recaps Whatley's rise through the GOP ranks, his current role leading the RNC, and the growing belief that Whatley may be Trump's pick for the North Carolina Senate seat. Later, Jensen sits down with former Gaston County GOP Chairman Robert King to discuss the potential U.S. Senate candidacy of Michael Whatley and his long-standing influence in North Carolina politics. King, who worked closely with Whatley during their respective tenures leading local and state Republican efforts, describes Whatley as a mentor, a tireless strategist, and a grounded, humble community member. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi award winning host Dan Mandis fills in for Gary and Eric tonight. Dan begins with accusations of a Russian collusion after Donald Trump was elected in 2016 as the Democrats began their war against the President. It began with a dirty dossier from the exiting Obama administration serving as the groundwork for a coop against Donald Trump. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard detailed "striking" findings from declassified documents released Friday, claiming to showcase "overwhelming evidence" that an Obama-era cabal laid the groundwork for what would be the years-long Trump-Russia collusion probe after the 2016 election. Also more fallout from CBS' cancellation of The Late Show with Steven Colbert as Democrats continue to politicize the issue, the Epstein case and the President's lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal, the notion of the DNC actually considering installing Kamala Harris as the Democratic front-runner in 2028, JD Vance is a shoe-in for the RNC in 2028, audio from Barack Obama on how young boys need a second (gay) father influence in their life and President Trump challenges the Washington Commanders to change back to the Washington Redskins, but does it supersede what's considered a business decision. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show is brought to you by these great sponsors: Beam For a limited time got 40% of Beam's Dream Powder. Dream Powder with Reishi, Magnesium, L-Theanine, Apigenin and Melatonin to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed. Just head to https://shopbeam.com/SPICER for 40% off. Delta Rescue Delta Rescue is one the largest no-kill animal sanctuaries. Leo Grillo is on a mission to help all abandoned, malnourished, hurt or suffering animals. He relies solely on contributions from people like you and me. If you want to help Leo to continue his mission of running one of the best care-for-life animal sanctuaries in the country please visit Delta Rescue at: https://deltarescue.org/ President Trump celebrated his first 6 months in office with a historic success list, highlighting all the accomplishments thus far. Even CNN and Jake Tapper were forced to acknowledge all that has happened in just 6 months. Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence confirmed the "Russia hoax" was exactly that, a hoax. There was no evidence that Russia was trying to hack the election. The question is, what now?  We want to see people pay for crimes they commit, we want accountability, we want justice. Sean O'Brien is the General President for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. It was unprecedented to see the head of the Teamsters speak at the RNC but Sean O'Brien is having diverse conversations with diverse people every day. O'Brien is happy to see the progress President Trump's tariffs have made in multiple industries including Hollywood. O'Brien represents 1.3 million members and wants to see more workers get the opportunity to unionize. A $92 billion investment in the big, beautiful bill moves towards AI development, O'Brien is fighting for state sovereignty, and for human workers not to be replaced by machines. As the Epstein storm continues Penny Nance is the President & CEO of Concerned Women For America shines a light on a much bigger problem of people that abuse children for money. This week CWA will also release new data on how many gold medals were stolen by boys and men competing in women's sports. Featuring: Sean O'Brien General President | International Brotherhood of Teamsters https://teamster.org/ Penny Nance CEO & President | Concerned Women For America https://concernedwomen.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ 3️⃣ Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bo delves into political disputes in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Trump's stable approval ratings amid controversies, and GOP Senate efforts to defund PBS and NPR. He also covers the Breonna Taylor case's racial implications and features a discussion with Michael Watley from the RNC about the importance of grassroots involvement in the upcoming New Jersey and New York elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bo delves into political disputes in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Trump's stable approval ratings amid controversies, and GOP Senate efforts to defund PBS and NPR. He also covers the Breonna Taylor case's racial implications and features a discussion with Michael Watley from the RNC about the importance of grassroots involvement in the upcoming New Jersey and New York elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another podcast episode where we're giving you two great guests for the price of one!Our incredible host, Mike Slater, starts off by talking to Benji Backer, founder and CEO of Nature Is Nonpartisan, about President Donald J. Trump's recently announced "Make America Beautiful Again" Commission and why it's a great thing!Following that, Slater speaks with Douglass Mackey, the social media influencer, who has been engaged in a huge legal battle over a MEME THAT HE POSTED IN 2016. No, we're not kidding. Listen in for all of the insane details!

Today's podcast is all about the American welfare system and the freaks/losers who abuse it. We're not just talking about the illegal immigrants, either. This is about ALL Americans who are too lazy to GET a damn job. Listen in as our hilarious host, Mike Slater, goes after the ungrateful dummies in our country for taking advantage of taxpayer-funded snacks.Following the opener, Mike talks to Breitbart's Economics Editor, John Carney, about financial health of the rest of this nation. How we doing with our money overall under Trump 2.0? Plus, the two men talk a bit about Superman! It'll make sense when you hear it so tune in now!

Today's podcast begins with our stupendous host, Mike Slater, asking a simple yet powerful question: Is President Donald J. Trump going "soft" on the illegal immigration issue? Should MAGA be concerned that he won't deport the number of people that he should because of his business conflict of interests? All of this is covered and more in our first segment!Following the opener, Slater gabs with Breitbart's London Bureau Chief, Oliver Lane, about all of the important happenings in Europe and how Americans should be viewing our brothers and sisters across the Atlantic Ocean in 2025...

There's been a terrible tragedy in the Lone Star State and we're covering it as best we can. Our host, Mike Slater, begins today's podcast with a frank discussion about the flood damage in Texas with Breitbart reporter Randy Clark and what we can all expect from this region in the near future. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.Following the opener, Slater speaks with an inspiring listener from the Carolinas who has a powerful message about volunteering and stepping up when needed. You'll want to hear this!

The Supreme Court has finished its 2024-2025 term and our lawyer-loving host, Mike Slater, has some thoughts on all of the decisions that the nine Justices made on a variety of different cases! It may sound a bit dry, but these are important matters that will impact ALL Americans in the near future!Following the opener, William A. Jacobson of Cornell Law School joins the program to provide his expert commentary on all of the legal matters and talk about what we can expect from the highest court in the land in Fall of 2025 and beyond!

12 - The left-wing media is even concerned about NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's rhetoric and government officials' aversion to answering questions about him. Dom dives in. 1210 - Trumps is going to “Alligator Alcatraz”? 1215 - Side - all time butterfly/domino effect 1220 - The Church is at odds with the Trump administration over immigration. Where is the disconnect between the White House, The Church, and Catholic parishioners? How does abortion come into play? 1230 - RNC Chairman Michael Whatley joins us. What is the progress on the Big Beautiful Bill getting to President Trump's desk? How do slashes to Medicaid happen with support from both sides of the aisle? What does the RNC think of Zohran Mamdami? Is the RNC worried about his rhetoric and idea implementation? Is New Jersey ready for a political change? How excited is the RNC about the “RapidResponse47” account on social media? 1245 - These poor truck drivers are being forced to learn… English? Your calls. 1250 - Is Zohran not going to walk back some of his more wilder comments?

12 - The left-wing media is even concerned about NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's rhetoric and government officials' aversion to answering questions about him. Dom dives in. 1210 - Trumps is going to “Alligator Alcatraz”? 1215 - Side - all time butterfly/domino effect 1220 - The Church is at odds with the Trump administration over immigration. Where is the disconnect between the White House, The Church, and Catholic parishioners? How does abortion come into play? 1230 - RNC Chairman Michael Whatley joins us. What is the progress on the Big Beautiful Bill getting to President Trump's desk? How do slashes to Medicaid happen with support from both sides of the aisle? What does the RNC think of Zohran Mamdami? Is the RNC worried about his rhetoric and idea implementation? Is New Jersey ready for a political change? How excited is the RNC about the “RapidResponse47” account on social media? 1245 - These poor truck drivers are being forced to learn… English? Your calls. 1250 - Is Zohran not going to walk back some of his more wilder comments? 1 - How does Zohran attract young men voters like Trump did? Why won't Zohran condemn the phrase “Globalize the Intifada”? 105 - A music group is denied entry into the U.S. over their political beliefs. 110 - Your calls. What is this education controversy in Chicago? 115 - More on Bob Vylan being denied entry to the US over their performance at Glastonbury. 120 - What does this Chicago teacher's union head story remind Dom of? Your calls. 135 - Senate District 6 Representative Frank Farry joins the program. What is the sales tax squabble Frank is fighting for on behalf of his local municipalities? How many Democrats in the senate are on his side? What would the changes look like if implemented? Frank calls out the state representatives on the other side of the aisle to step up and decide whether they are for their suburbs or for Philadelphia? Where does Frank stand on SEPTA's incompetence? 150 - Why do we have to pay for beach tags? 2 - Scott Presler returns to the show for his weekly installment. Why is Scott in Manhattan today? Where do we stand with updated voter registration numbers in PA? Why are the numbers out of Philadelphia so interesting? Who does Scott want to shout out today? Did we see the Presler-Lara Trump segment yet? Why is Thom Tillis on his way out in North Carolina? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Why is Gen Z driving bartenders crazy with their bar tab habits? Dom, Kirk, and Henry discuss. 235 - Jonny Z of Mulligan's hops on the program to discuss Mulligan's bar tab rules. What does he think of the opening and closing of bar tabs? How's business? How did Jonny feel about the sauce vs. gravy debate? 250 - The Lightning Round!

As the fresh fighting between Israel and Iran stops thanks to a shaky "ceasefire" championed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, our intellectual host, Mike Slater, speaks at-length about the actions of the United States of America's military and how it's been informed by the age-old principle of "Speaking softly and carrying a big stick". Where did this "peace through strength" idea come from and does it work today? Tune in and find out!Following that, Breitbart's World Editor, Frances Martel, calls up Mike and reports on all of the important happenings around the globe that YOU need to know about. There's more to this planet than just the latest Middle East chaos ya know?!?!

Today's podcast begins with our fascinating host, Mike Slater, reviewing a news story about a father of three U.S. Marines being detained in California for being an illegal immigrant. Should a man who raised three American heroes be deported? Why or why not? Slater poses this question and listeners like YOU answered with their phone calls! Check it out!Following the opener, Mike chats with Florida's Attorney General, James Uthmeier, on the sunshine state's "Alligator Alcatraz" DHS Project and other big projects. They're doing MAGA correctly down there, that's for sure!

Over the weekend, the U.S. military, under orders from President Donald J. Trump, struck three different nuclear development sites in the nation of Iran. Why did this happen and what will this mean for the American people going forward? Our host, Mike Slater, has some thoughts on all of this and he expresses them completely.Following the opening segment, U.S. Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Blaine Holt joins the show to provide an expert's opinion on the subject of warfighting in the Middle East in 2025 and beyond.

12 - Emily Ratajkowski is supporting the socialist candidate in the New York City Mayoral primary today. Does he have a chance and will this boost his odds? 1205 - If you curse too much, the words lose their luster. So, should we be paying attention to Trump when he curses when speaking about Israel? 1215 - Side - all time bad idea 1220 - There's a statewide “No Tax on Overtime" Bill in the state senate? 1230 - RNC Senior Advisor Danielle Alvarez joins the program. Where and how is the RNC helping in New Jersey? How important is voter turnout and voter protection volunteers? Will the Big Beautiful Bill Bill be on Trump's desk come July 4th? As Trump has negotiated a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, what is next? 1250 - Your calls to finish out the hour.

12 - Emily Ratajkowski is supporting the socialist candidate in the New York City Mayoral primary today. Does he have a chance and will this boost his odds? 1205 - If you curse too much, the words lose their luster. So, should we be paying attention to Trump when he curses when speaking about Israel? 1215 - Side - all time bad idea 1220 - There's a statewide “No Tax on Overtime" Bill in the state senate? 1230 - RNC Senior Advisor Danielle Alvarez joins the program. Where and how is the RNC helping in New Jersey? How important is voter turnout and voter protection volunteers? Will the Big Beautiful Bill Bill be on Trump's desk come July 4th? As Trump has negotiated a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, what is next? 1250 - Your calls to finish out the hour. 1 - Madeleine Dean and Pam Bondi squared off during a 2026 budget request meeting, trading personal jabs and insults in front of the cameras. Dom and Dan react to the condescending tones thrown out by Dean and how that will always lead to a squabble. 120 - More of your calls this hour. 130 - Dom goes off on Miles Pfeffer, the man who killed Philadelphia Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, and how long the legal process has taken, how the parents need to be held accountable, and ultimately, how Pfeffer deserves the death penalty. 135 - We play audio of a previous call from Officer Fitzgerald's widow Marissa and what life is like without her husband. When did we as a society start mitigating circumstances? 150 - Dom finds the info about the prisoner he interviewed years ago and we discuss his story. Your calls. 2 - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity joins us today. Just how many public schools are underperforming across the Commonwealth, and how does that tie into school choice? How central will national and international issues play a part in the next PA governorship? What does Stacy think of the Middle East? How important is energy security to Pennsylvania and how can Stacy tap into our vast amount of natural resources here? How has her time as Treasurer prepared her for the Governorship? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Your calls. 240 - On the anniversary of Title IX, why are people trying to ban a woman from the WNBA? Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

Sean O'Brien, the General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters joined Dan to discuss the Teamsters organization, his relationship with President Trump and his Administration, the speech he delivered at the RNC, which was a rare move for the union to do, and their decision not to officially endorse a presidential candidate.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (06/20/2025): The Rich Zeoli Show is LIVE from the Grand Hotel in Cape May, New Jersey! And he's joined throughout the day by Republican NJ Gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli, Fox News host Jimmy Failla, family farmer Andy Henry, U.S. Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), New York Times best-selling author Jack Carr, and RNC election integrity attorney Linda Kerns.

Today's podcast begins with our incredible host, Mike Slater, going over a couple of different news stories with a particular focus on one regarding U.S. Senator Mike Lee's proposal to sell off federal land for "affordable housing". What is that and is it even a good idea. Slater has a TON of thoughts on this and you'll want to hear them.Following the opener, Mike gabs with Jonathan Skrmetti, the great state of Tennessee's Attorney General, about how he and others were able to notch a BIG win against childhood sex change insanity in the U.S. Supreme Court. A victory for common sense! Hooray!

Agile in Construction: Managing The Network of Promises in Lean Construction, with Luca Cotta Ramusino Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Luca defines success in Lean construction through two critical metrics from the Last Planner Method: PPC (Percentage of Plan Complete) and RNC (Reasons for Not Completing). Success means creating reliable promises in what he describes as construction's "network of promises." The Last Planner Method removes layers of management by having those closest to the work do the planning themselves. PPC measures how reliable your promises are—similar to Scrum's definition of "done"—while RNC identifies where problems concentrate, typically in 2-3 areas. Both the work provider and receiver must agree on what "complete" means for these metrics to be meaningful. Featured Retrospective Format for the Week: Reflect and Disinfect Luca developed this daily retrospective practice where people share what was interesting about their work day without formal meetings. Inspired by both Scrum retrospectives and Toyota's focus on reflection and introspection, this 15-minute format answers three questions: what should we continue doing, what should we stop doing, and what should we start doing? The practice emphasizes that teams need moments to stop and think back in order to improve how they work. The informal nature makes it accessible to construction crews who might resist traditional meeting formats. Self-reflection Question: How reliable are the promises your team makes, and what patterns do you see in the reasons they're not kept? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

In this explosive episode, Tara dives deep into the chilling realities of China's techno-authoritarian regime—where jaywalking triggers automatic bank deductions, facial recognition enforces obedience, and social credit scores dictate your entire life. Featuring highlights from Eric Prince on the Sean Ryan Show, it's a sobering warning about what could happen here if America loses its constitutional foundation. Meanwhile, Israel vows to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat—and possibly the Ayatollah himself—as fresh bombings target uranium sites. Trump doubles down on his decades-long position: Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. But the real stunner? A MAGA civil war erupts as Tucker Carlson shockingly admits he didn't know Iran has already tried to assassinate Trump—with operatives in U.S. custody. Tara plays jaw-dropping clips of his clueless interview with Ted Cruz and unpacks what this internal GOP rift means for foreign policy and the 2024 election. Plus: The DNC is broke, the RNC is thriving, and Laura Loomer threatens to snitch on Trump critics in a spiraling political drama.

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap all the action from the week in professional grappling. We break down the entire WNO 28 main card from FloGrappling, and UFC BJJ Episode 1. We discuss the main event where Mica Galvão put on a dominant performance to capture the WNO Middleweight Championship from Jonnatas Gracie. In the news section of the show, we discuss the debut of the much-anticipated UFC BJJ: Road to the Title, which is now airing daily for free on the UFC's YouTube channel. We analyze the format, a TUF-style reality show featuring two teams of lightweight (155 lbs) and welterweight (170 lbs) grapplers competing in the CJI-style pit and ruleset. We talked about the coaches, Mikey Musumeci and Rerisson Gabriel, and discussed their eventual championship fight at the finale. We break down the team selections, discussing the incredible depth on Team Gabriel with established no-gi stand outs like Andrew Tackett, Keith Krikorian, and Gianni Grippo, against Team Musumeci's squad led by IBJJF World Champion Isaac Doederlein. We talk about the first episode, which saw Andrew Tackett secure a dominant 70-second RNC sub over Aaron Wilson. In the recap of WNO 28 we discussed the main event between Mica Galvão and Middleweight Championship Jonnatas Gracie.We break down Mica's beautiful and fluid body lock passing game, analyzing how his relentless leg pummelling and use of staples systematically passed through the defensive guard of Jonnata's Gracie multiple times in the match. We also talk about Mica's post-fight comments and the potential for future superfights against Pedro Marhino at 205 for his shot at a third belt. In the co-main event, we discuss the huge upset with Kit Dale winning a decision victory over legend Xande Ribeiro.  We analyze how Kit's style and persistent half guard passing from the knee shield completely controlled the pace of the matchPlus, we recap the rest of the stacked main card. We break down B-Team representative Declan Moody's shocking sub-minute inside heel hook finish on Fellipe Andrew. We also discuss the powerhouse women's heavyweight bout that saw Paige Ivette Clymer secure her own inside heel hook against Kauane Ramos. We talk about the return of Lucas "Hulk" Barbosa from his MMA run, as he ground out a tough decision win over the game, short-notice replacement Dory Aoun.We discussed the unorthodox game Kyle Chambers used to secure a decision over Victor Silverio.Finally, we give a brief preview of the upcoming Polaris 32 on June 28th. We discuss the historic nature of the event, as it's the promotion's first-ever Women's Squads card, pitting Team North America against Team Europe in their Squads format. Recorded 7-16-2025

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:00pm- Michael Whatley—Chairman of the Republican National Committee—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Jack Ciattarelli earning the Republican nomination for Governor of New Jersey, winning all 21 state counties in the process. Whatley confirms “the RNC is absolutely going to be there” supporting Ciattarelli in every way possible, noting: “We've already set up an election integrity program in the state…We'll have attorneys that are going to be on the ground in every precinct.” 5:40pm- In an opinion piece published in The Washington Post, former Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney defended his decision to make Philly a sanctuary city—and condemned the Trump Administration's deportations of migrants residing in the U.S. unlawfully. 5:45pm- Mostly peaceful Molotov cocktails? 5:50pm- While testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attempted to correct Rep. Linda Sanchez's use of inaccurate statistics—she then nonsensically accused Bessent of being “sexist” for interrupting her.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (06/11/2025): 3:05pm- On Tuesday night, Jack Ciattarelli won the Republican nomination for Governor of New Jersey—capturing 68% of the total vote and winning all 21 state counties. Meanwhile, Mikie Sherrill emerged as the Democratic Party's nominee earning 34% of the vote and defeating Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Congressman Josh Gottheimer. 3:15pm- In an address on Tuesday night, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) condemned the Trump Administration's use of the National Guard and U.S. Marines to halt violent demonstrations taking place in Los Angeles. Newsom baselessly claimed “Democracy is under assault right before our eyes. The moment we've feared has arrived.” 3:30pm- Matt Rooney—Founder of SaveJersey.com & host of The Matt Rooney Show on 1210 WPHT (Sunday's 7pm to 10pm)—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap yesterday's primaries in New Jersey. Will the Garden State elect a Republican governor? Rooney explains: “Trump is extremely invested in winning in New Jersey this year.” You can find more information about the general election battle between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherril here: https://savejersey.com. 4:05pm- In an address on Tuesday night, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) condemned the Trump Administration's use of the National Guard and U.S. Marines to halt violent demonstrations taking place in Los Angeles. Newsom baselessly claimed “Democracy is under assault right before our eyes. The moment we've feared has arrived.” 4:30pm- Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Jack Ciattarelli has already released his first ad targeting Democrat nominee Mikie Sherrill—pointing out that since she joined Congress in 2019, her net worth has tripled to an estimated $10 million! 4:40pm- Listeners React to NJ Primary Results: Will Jack Ciattarelli be New Jersey's next governor? 5:00pm- Michael Whatley—Chairman of the Republican National Committee—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Jack Ciattarelli earning the Republican nomination for Governor of New Jersey, winning all 21 state counties in the process. Whatley confirms “the RNC is absolutely going to be there” supporting Ciattarelli in every way possible, noting: “We've already set up an election integrity program in the state…We'll have attorneys that are going to be on the ground in every precinct.” 5:40pm- In an opinion piece published in The Washington Post, former Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney defended his decision to make Philly a sanctuary city—and condemned the Trump Administration's deportations of migrants residing in the U.S. unlawfully. 5:45pm- Mostly peaceful Molotov cocktails? 5:50pm- While testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attempted to correct Rep. Linda Sanchez's use of inaccurate statistics—she then nonsensically accused Bessent of being “sexist” for interrupting her. 6:05pm- On Tuesday night, Jack Ciattarelli won the Republican nomination for Governor of New Jersey—capturing 68% of the total vote and winning all 21 state counties. Meanwhile, Mikie Sherrill emerged as the Democratic Party's nominee earning 34% of the vote and defeating Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Congressman Josh Gottheimer. 6:15pm- Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Jack Ciattarelli has already released his first ad targeting Democrat nominee Mikie Sherrill—pointing out that since she joined Congress in 2019, her net worth has tripled to an estimated $10 million! 6:30pm- In an address on Tuesday night, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) condemned the Trump Administration's use of the National Guard and U.S. Marines to halt violent demonstrations taking place in Los Angeles. Newsom baselessly claimed “Democracy is under assault right before our eyes. The moment we've feared has arrived.”

2 - Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia joins us today. What can be done to get the New Jersey school curriculum back on track. What does she think of Bill Spadia and will he endorse the Republican candidate in the general? What is the upside of a Mikie Sherrill governorship? Is the Jersey media adequately reporting on all the money Sherrill has made since she has been in Congress? 210 - Dom's thoughts on Mikie Sherrill. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 235 - PA State Senator Greg Rothman joins the program. How has voter registration and turnout changed the complexion of Pennsylvania. Why are young voters more attracted to Trump? Some phone troubles plague the conversation. What will happen with the PA Supreme Court if Democrats are elected to a 10 year term? How can we keep people engaged in voting? Where do people go to help the RNC? 250 - The Lightning Round!

1215 - Side - something you don't want to do but have to 1220 - Why is the Jack Ciattarelli win in the governor's race so important? Your calls. 1230 - Senator Dave McCormick joins the program today. What kind of energy is he looking to bring back to the Commonwealth and where is he targeting with his rallies? What are the negotiations with China going and what are the most contentious points? What can Dave tell us about the tax cuts in the Big Beautiful Bill? Why is there overreaction to the cuts to Medicaid? What made Dave choose his path in the Army? How many jumps has Dave made in his life? What is new on the crypto front? 1240 - Scott Presler has a nice piece up regarding Mikie Sherrill. She voted with Biden how much of the time? 1250 - Why are these LA-style riots going to be coming to Philadelphia? 1 - What are the three R's of Philly schools? 105 - Congressman Jeff Van Drew joins us today. What has changed about New Jersey politics since the last election, and even since Jeff's first election vs. a Kennedy? What is the main sticking point that has been turning New Jersey red? What are New Jerseyans sick and tired off when it comes to national issues? What is Jeff's take on Elon mMusk's recent behavior and comments? What's the next move for Jeff's congressional committee? What does he want to see done about protests and their funding? 115 - Your calls. 120 - Returning to the story of the “Three R's” of education. What are they and how reflective are they of the school system? 140 - Your calls. 150 - How did Lower Merion fight back against pro-Palestinian protests at their graduation ceremony? 2 - Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia joins us today. What can be done to get the New Jersey school curriculum back on track. What does she think of Bill Spadia and will he endorse the Republican candidate in the general? What is the upside of a Mikie Sherrill governorship? Is the Jersey media adequately reporting on all the money Sherrill has made since she has been in Congress? 210 - Dom's thoughts on Mikie Sherrill. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 235 - PA State Senator Greg Rothman joins the program. How has voter registration and turnout changed the complexion of Pennsylvania. Why are young voters more attracted to Trump? Some phone troubles plague the conversation. What will happen with the PA Supreme Court if Democrats are elected to a 10 year term? How can we keep people engaged in voting? Where do people go to help the RNC? 250 - The Lightning Round!

Two guests for the price of one yet again!  U.S. Senators from the the great states of Wisconsin (Ron Paul) and Kentucky (Rand Paul) join our amazing host, Mike Slater, to talk about the continuing drama that's surrounding President Donald Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" and its passage through congress.  Tune in to get the good, the bad, and the ugly of this process. Will the bill pass or will the bill fail? Should you even support it? All of this and more will be explored in one jam-packed podcast!

Things are a bit topsy-turvy on today's BND Podcast!We begin with an interview between our groovy host, Mike Slater, and Eric Teetsel, CEO of Center for Renewing America. The two men talk about "Rescissions Week" and other highly important fiscal topic that are impacting America in June of 2025 under Trump 2.0.Following that, we have a segment with some callers like YOU that are royally pissed off with the SLOW progress on President Donald Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" and are SICK AND TIRED of being told to be "patient" with legislative efforts to truly change things around here. Enjoy the venting because we sure did!

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Today's podcast begins with our excellent host, Mike Slater, going over two HUGE news stories. One is about the upcoming "Recission Week" that'll be going down in our nation's capital this week and the other is the latest horrific terrorist attack in the state of Colorado. Two very different topics, but both are SUPREMELY important and Mike has some poignant thoughts on each of them.Following the opener, Slater gabs with U.S. Congressman Riley Moore (R-WV-02) about his serious legislative efforts to limit the number of student visas that are being handed out in this country to Chinese Nationals. How's that for MAGA? Tune in for the informative fun!

Has humanity reached a pivotal moment in its history? Our incredible host, Mike Slater, believes so based on a recent development with artificial intelligence. Please listen to his frank talk about why he thinks things will NEVER be the same again!Following the opener, Slater speaks with Breitbart's Second Amendment Correspondent, AWR Hawkins, about the gun silencer regulation provisions in President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill". Are they good? Bad? Mr. Hawkins has the info that you'll want to hear regarding this important firearm legislation!

Today's podcast begins with our sublime host, Mike Slater, going over the latest with the "One Big, Beautiful Bill". It's passed through the House of Representatives, but there's now real concern that there's too much kowtowing to the crazy left and their "Green New Deal" nonsense. Is this the case? Can things be changed in the U.S. Senate? Slater explores all of this and more!Following that first segment, Mike gabs with Nick Touran, a nuclear engineer who runs the fabulous website called "WhatisNuclear.com" about the recent moves that President Donald J. Trump has made in regards to nuclear power in this nation and how he's setting things up for renewed American energy domination in the future!

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- On Tuesday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.—alongside FDA Commissioner Marty Makary and NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya—announced the CDC will no longer recommend Covid-19 vaccination for health children and pregnant women, removing the vaccines from the immunization schedule. 6:15pm- Deputy Director of the FBI Dan Bongino announced that the agency will continue several unresolved investigations, including who brought cocaine into the White House in 2023, the pipe bombs left at the RNC and DNC offices in January of 2021, and who is responsible for leaking the Supreme Court's 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. 6:30pm- In a series of articles published over the weekend, The New York Times examined the Democrat Party's continued struggles appealing to the American electorate. Shane Goldmacher writes that Democrats “are still searching for the path forward”—noting that the party spent $20 million studying their “erosion” of support with “young men” specifically. In another article, Goldmacher—alongside June Kim and Christine Zhang—evaluate “how Donald Trump has remade America's political landscape.” They document that 435 counties across the country became more “Democratic” from 2012 and 2024—however, 2,678 counties became more “Republican.” Further complicating matters is the 2030 census which is expected to cause comfortably blue states to lose electoral votes as citizens move to red states. You can read the articles here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/25/us/politics/democratic-party-voters.html. And here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/05/25/us/politics/trump-politics-democrats.html.

Today's podcast begins with our steadfast host, Mike Slater, returning from illness and vacation to address Memorial Day. What's the meaning behind this holiday and how should we properly honor it? Mike has some poignant words on the subject that you'll want to hear.Following that, Slater welcomes U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) back to the show to talk about her recent activities in the House of Representatives which include trying to expel Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10) for being involved with an altercation with ICE officials AND introducing legislation to combat voyeurism! Don't miss this action-packed interview with a true newsmaker!

FBI deputy director Dan Bongino says the Bureau is reopening investigations into three troubling events that happened when Joe Biden was in office: the leak of the Dobbs decision, the baggie with cocaine found in the White House, and the pipe bombs reportedly left outside the DNC and RNC. Democrats begin to realize the voters they abandoned after Obama was elected have now abandoned them. President Trump considers taxing Harvard's endowment and floats the idea of redirecting $3 billion in grant money from Harvard to trade schools.      

But what's in it and what's not? Stigall has been getting a lot of audience incoming about it. We go to the RNC and one of the most conservative House members who just voted this morning to pass it - Representative Eric Burlison. Stigall celebrates the return of masculinity from Trump and his cabinet as yesterday multiple members of team Trump took their opponents to the wood shed in very public settings and you need to hear each one! Stigall offers his first reaction to the heinous murder of two Israeli ambassadors shot in cold blood in DC last night. And many more headlines from the last 24 hours! -For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPodListen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShow -Help protect your wealth with real, physical gold and silver. Texas Bullion Exchange helps everyday Americans diversify with tailored portfolios, IRA rollovers, and expert support every step of the way.

Today's podcast begins with our amazing host, Mike Slater, mulling over the ongoing trials and tribulations of President Donald Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" and the far-reaching implications it'll have on American society if it's passed. Should be all good in the hood, right? There's actually some debate on the negatives in the legislation and you'll want to hear about them!Following the opener, Breitbart Border Reporter, Randy Clark, leans on his decades of hands-on experience to discuss everything related to America's current illegal immigration issues with a particular focus on the recent news that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on the temporary protection status of Venezuelans in this country!

Today's podcast begins with our groovy host, Mike Slater, wading into the dangerous waters that is discourse about "no tax on tips". Is this a good idea or a bad idea? How's Trump 2.0 doing with potentially implementing it? Slater goes over all of this and takes some calls on the matter from listeners like YOU.Following the opener, Dr. Wilfred McClay, Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization, Hillsdale College, joins the program to talk about the video that he recently did for "America250" and get us all hyped up for this great nation's semiquincentennial!

Megyn Kelly is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the Teamsters, to discuss his experience meeting with President Biden and what he saw, Kamala Harris' treatment of his members and all Americans, the arrogance of the Democratic party today, how the Democrats are increasingly out of touch with the working and middle class, their failed attempts at being more relatable, O'Brien's historic RNC speech and what Trump told him before, why Trump is resonating with the working class, Robert De Niro's lecture and why Trump is actually helping the American film industry, Trump's discussions with O'Brien now and how he's bringing jobs back to America, Jeff Bezos vs. his workers, and more. Then Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Andrew Walworth of the RealClearPolitics Podcast join to discuss the arguments at the Supreme Court about birthright citizenship and nationwide injunctions overall, the lawfare against Trump stopping his administration's actions, the backlash Jake Tapper's already received ahead of his book release, his new messaging admitting "humility" over his past Biden coverage, the troubling questions Democrats and the media have to answer about their cover-up, the absurd and racist coverage of the Afrikaners refugees, and more. Then Megyn addresses Michelle Obama's new complaints and her wild marriage rule with Barack.O'Brien- https://teamster.org/Bevan, Walworth, & Cannon- https://www.realclearpolitics.com/Everglades Foundation: Learn more about President Trump's Everglades support project at https://www.EvergladesFoundation.orgSelect Quote: Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS at https://www.SelectQuote.com/MEGYNLean: Visit https://TakeLean.com & use code MK20 for 20% offTax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/MEGYN to speak with a strategist for FREE todayFollow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

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Today's podcast begins with our awesome host, Mike Slater, going over some "abuela stories". We're all comfortable with deporting criminal illegal immigrants, but how comfortable are you with having ICE round up little old ladies and sending them back to their home countries? Slater tackles this thorny subject as best he can.Following the opener, Mike welcomes Steven A. Camarota, Director of Research for the Center for Immigration Studies, onto the show to gab about how many foreign-born people are actually in the USA and what their impact on our culture truly is. It's an entertaining and informative discussion and you'll want to hear it!

This week is mainly devoted to listener questions and feedback. First, Ralph answers some of the questions you have submitted over the past few weeks. Then we invite back last week's guest, Erica Payne, of Patriotic Millionaires, to respond to your very thoughtful comments on the interview we did with that group's plan for preserving democracy by taxing the rich. Plus, Ralph highlights the outrages of the Trump/Musk assault on government programs that help ordinary people.Erica Payne is the founder and president of Patriotic Millionaires, an organization of high-net-worth individuals that aims to restructure America's political economy to suit the needs of all Americans. Their work includes advocating for a highly progressive tax system, a livable minimum wage, and equal political representation for all citizens. She is the co-author, with Morris Pearl, of Tax the Rich: How Lies, Loopholes and Lobbyists Make the Rich Even Richer.The real reason for taxation is democracy protection.Erica PayneI think the question is not: do we need to fix the estate tax? The question is: what is the best, most defensible mechanism through which you can tax the transfer of wealth from one generation to the other in order to protect American democracy from dynastic wealth—that is sufficient that you find five generations from now Elon Musk's kid isn't spending as much money on these elections as their great great great great great granddaddy is.Erica PayneAusterity applied at a federal level to a society that is in distress does the exact opposite of what the proponents of austerity are saying it should do. The tightening of the belt actually cuts off the circulation of the society.Erica PayneNews 5/9/251. While the Catholic clergy convene in Rome for the Papal Conclave, Pope Francis graces the world with one final gift. Vatican News reports, “His popemobile, the very vehicle from which he waved and was close to millions of faithful all around the world, is being transformed into a mobile health unit for the children of Gaza.” This article states this was Francis' “final wish,” and quotes his refrain that “Children are not numbers. They are faces. Names. Stories. And each one is sacred.” The vehicle is reportedly being outfitted with equipment for “diagnosis, examination, and treatment – including rapid tests for infections, diagnostic instruments, vaccines, suture kits, and other life-saving supplies,” and it will be staffed by doctors and medics. Yet, given Israel's track record for the destruction of medical facilities in Gaza, it is unclear how long this mobile health unit itself will survive.2. In more distressing news from Gaza, CNN reports that “A Gaza-bound activist aid ship [part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition] caught fire and issued an SOS, after what its organizers claimed was an Israeli drone attack off the coast of Malta…[on] Friday.” Per CNN, the ship was due to make port in Malta and pick up “a large contingent of activists” there before departing for Gaza. These included environmental activist Greta Thunberg and retired US Army Colonel Mary Ann Wright. Thunberg said this flotilla “is one of many attempts to open up a humanitarian corridor and…[try] to break Israel's illegal siege on Gaza,” adding “for two months now, not a single bottle of water has entered Gaza…it's a systematic starvation of 2 million people.” The United Nations World Food Programme said this week “its warehouses are…empty; soup kitchens that are still running are severely rationing their last stocks; and what little food remains in Gaza's markets is being sold for exorbitant prices that most cannot afford.”3. Pro-Palestine activists scored a major victory in Michigan this week. The Guardian reports, “Michigan's attorney general, Dana Nessel, announced on Monday that she was dropping all charges against seven pro-[Palestine] demonstrators arrested last May at a University of Michigan encampment.” As this report notes, “The announcement came just moments before the judge was to decide on a defense motion to disqualify Nessel's office over alleged bias.” The Guardian itself published a major report “detailing Nessel's extensive personal, financial and political connections to university regents calling for the activists to be prosecuted,” last October. Defense attorney Amir Makled is quoted saying “This was a case of selective prosecution…rooted in bias, not in public safety issues…We're hoping this sends a message to other institutions locally and nationally that protest is not a crime, and dissent is not disorder.”4. In another legal victory, Prem Thakker reported on May 6th that “A federal court has [denied] the Trump administration's attempt to move Mahmoud Khalil's case…out of New Jersey.” The government attempted to move the venue to Louisiana, where they have Khalil detained. A press release by the ACLU, their New York and New Jersey affiliates, and the Center for Constitutional Rights states, “It is the fundamental job of the judiciary to stand up to…government manipulation of our basic rights. We hope the court's order sends a strong message to other courts around the country facing government attempts to shop for favorable jurisdictions by moving people detained on unconstitutional immigration charges around and making it difficult or impossible for their lawyers to know where to seek their immediate release.”5. Trump has released his budget for Fiscal Year 2026. This budget cuts nondefense spending by 23%, per Reuters, while allocating 75% of discretionary spending to military and police, per Stephen Semler of the Cost of War Project. This includes a 13% increase in military spending that tips the Pentagon budget over $1 trillion for the first time. So much for increasing government efficiency.6. At the same time, this country's infrastructure and transportation safety agencies continue to crumble. Just this week, NPR reported “Hundreds of flight delays and cancellations…[hit]… Newark Liberty International Airport at once: [due to] air traffic controller staffing shortages, aging technology, bad weather and the closure of one of the airport's busiest runways.” The air traffic controller staffing shortages, a chronic issue, has been compounded in recent months by the mass layoffs initiated by the Trump administration. NBC News reports that one air traffic controller handling Newark airspace said, “Don't fly into Newark. Avoid Newark at all costs.”7. It might be nice to have competent, energetic leadership among the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee right about now. Unfortunately, the party opted to install 75-year-old, cancer-ridden Gerry Connolly to serve as Ranking Member on that committee instead of AOC. Now, Axios reports Connolly is stepping down from this position after just four months and will not seek reelection to his seat in Congress, citing his declining health. AOC, once-bitten, has opted not to seek the position a second time, the Hill reports. Instead, the top contenders emerging to fill Conolly's seat are Stephen Lynch, a 70-year-old Congressman who won his seat in 2001 and is currently filling Conolly's role on an interim basis, and Eleanor Holmes-Norton, the non-voting delegate representing Washington D.C. Norton is the most senior Democrat on the committee at 87-years-old, having assumed office in 1991.8. Another ghost is coming back to haunt the Democrats: former Senator Bob Menendez. The New Jersey Globe reports, “The New Jersey Attorney General's office will seek a court order to permanently bar…Menendez from ever holding public employment in the state following his conviction on federal corruption charges last year.” Critically if a Superior Court judge approves the action, Menendez could lose his state pension. Menendez still draws over $1,000 per month from his New Jersey public employee pension, even after being sentenced to 11 years in prison for corruption last July. More recently, Menendez has sought to cozy up to Trump in an effort to obtain a pardon. So far, no dice.9. In some positive news, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum continues an unbelievable run. Back in April, KJZZ reported that Mexico will invest nearly $3 billion in “food sovereignty,” to “produce more staples like corn, beans and rice in Mexico over the next five years.” This money will be directed at small and medium sized farms in Mexico and is intended to anchor both the rural economy and the nation's food supply amidst the growing uncertainty of trade with the United States vis a vis Trump's erratic trade policy. Then, after May Day, Labor Minister Marath Bolaños said that “before the end of President Claudia Sheinbaum's term…the government would gradually install a…40-hour workweek,” Mexico News Daily reports. The standard workweek in Mexico currently sits at 48 hours. As this report notes, the 40-hour workweek is Number 60 on Sheinbaum's list of 100 promises. Americans can only dream of having a government that even makes that many promises, let alone keeps them. Perhaps the most impressive of Sheinbaum's recent actions however is her recent rejection of Trump's attempt to strongarm her into allowing American troops to enter Mexico. Democracy Now! reports Sheinbaum told the American president, “The territory is sacrosanct. Sovereignty is sacrosanct. Sovereignty is not for sale.”10. Finally, on the other end of the presidential spectrum, there's Trump furiously posting on Truth Social about the “Movie Industry in America…DYING a very fast death,” deeming that this is “a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat,” and threatening a “100% Tariff on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands.” Obviously, this screed is basically nonsensical and it remains to be seen what will actually come of this threat, but what is notable is the response from organized labor. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) issued a statement threading the needle between supporting Trump's effort to “return and maintain U.S. film and television jobs, while not…harming the industry overall.” On the other hand, the Teamsters – led by Sean O'Brien who has tied himself to Trump more and more since he spoke at the 2024 RNC – issued a statement “thank[ing] President Trump for boldly supporting good union jobs when others have turned their heads.” Would such a policy truly revitalize the workforce of the American entertainment industry? We'll have to wait for the sequel to find out.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

The first 100 days of President Trump's second term have now come to a close. In a live legal special, MSNBC's Ari Melber breaks down the most consequential legal moments of the new administration, including the Trump administration's continued dismantling of key federal agencies, the targeting of private law firms, and the response from the judicial system and the US Supreme Court. Melber is joined by legal experts and insiders, including hosts of MSNBC's Main Justice podcast, Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord. Visit msnbc.com for more coverage.